A new Beginning

In a way, I killed my mother. I fell hopelessly in love with my stepfather and stepbrother. It wasn’t something I was proud of, but temptation got the better of me, and I gave in. When my mum found out about the affair, the shock was too much for her—she had a heart attack and died right in front of me.I know everyone will blame me, but deep down, I don’t believe it was entirely my fault. I was trapped in something I couldn’t control.My life had already been broken once before, on the eve of my birthday, April 14th, when I lost my father in a terrible car accident. I was only ten years old, and from that moment on, everything seemed to fall apart. I still remember that night like it was yesterday. I was in the living room, waiting for my father to come home with my birthday gift. Every year he brought me something special, and I was excited to see what it would be this time. But the hours passed, and by 11:00 p.m., he still hadn’t returned. My mother paced back and forth in

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Unsettled Desire

Robin and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. At some point, he told me how he felt, but back then I didn’t take it seriously. We were just kids—we played together, shared everything, spent most of our time side by side. Looking back now, I realize he never let any other guy get too close to me. I thought it was just him being protective. To me, he was like a brother, nothing more. Who would have thought he’d end up actually becoming my brother?“Are you good?” I asked, brushing his hand off mine. I watched his face closely, waiting to see if he’d be upset that I pulled away. Thankfully, our parents hadn’t noticed anything between Robin and I.“Yes, I’m good,” he replied. His voice had grown deeper, heavier, almost unsettling. And the way he looked at me—his eyes lingered in a way that made me wonder if he still held onto those old feelings. I forced a smile, pretending his little stunt hadn’t bothered me.“Are you both getting along?” my mum cut in. Her face gl

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Temptation

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as I longed for intimacy—real intimacy. Ever since Chris and I had that night together, I hadn’t felt satisfied. Instead, it left me craving something deeper, something more intense. I never dared tell Chris how disappointing it was. I knew it would crush him. Yet, the next morning after that night, he had the nerve to ask how I felt about it. I just smiled, rolled my eyes, and lied, that I enjoyed every moment. Even though he’s my boyfriend, I know one thing for sure—I’ll never spend the night at his place again. Ever since my mum got married, loneliness has wrapped itself around me. I saw it coming. She no longer has time for her only precious daughter. It doesn’t even seem to matter to her whether I come home or not. Robin is always the one checking in, calling to make sure I’m safe. Sometimes, he even offers to leave work early just to drop me home, but I always refuse. My Mum and I used to have dinner together every even

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The Breaking Point

Mr. Fred and my mum rode in their own car, while Chris and I went with Robin. We had no idea where Mr. Fred was taking us—only that it was supposed to be a surprise for my mum. So, we trailed his car from behind, heading toward some unknown destination. The ride was silent, but Robin’s expression gave him away. He looked tense, restless, and finally, he couldn’t hold it in any longer.“Did you really have to bring him along?” Robin snapped, his voice sharp with irritation.“Yes,” I replied coldly.“What are you trying to prove?” he pressed.“Nothing.” I shrugged, my nonchalance clearly fueling his frustration.“He’s not family, Ariana, and you know that.”“He’s my boyfriend,” I shot back, my voice rising. I knew those words would sting Robin, but I didn’t care—or at least I told myself I didn’t. Still, the look he gave me unsettled me. It sent a rush through my body, a sudden realization that I had just made things worse. I’d only brought Chris to spite my mum, and now it was

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All Chapters of Family Ties: The Harem of Lies: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

A new Beginning

Unsettled Desire

Temptation

The Breaking Point