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Getting Ready For Break

Isla’s POV The days started to blur together, but one thing was painfully clear, Shane was moving forward like I didn’t exist.And I hated it.I sat back on the couch, watching him move around the house like a man on a mission, pulling suitcases from the basement, organizing, sorting, packing. It was almost robotic… efficient. Focused. Like he had already detached himself from everything that used to be us.I exhaled slowly, crossing my arms.Florida.Of course they were going to Florida.And of course… I wasn’t.Not that I wanted to be around his family anyway. Just the thought of them made my irritation spike. His cousins—loud, nosy, always in everybody’s business. And his aunt? Worse. Way worse. The last time I went down there, it felt like I was being interrogated every five minutes.No, thank you.I’d rather stay right here.Still… as I watched him kneel on the floor, lining up suitcases for the kids, something twisted in my chest.Lily already had her suitcase, bright, childish

Ready For The Weekend

Shane’s POV As Thursday rolls around, and we’re just two days away from leaving for our trip, I’m already bracing myself.Our flight is set for Saturday afternoon. Florida is locked in.But of course… because life loves testing me, my dear soon-to-be ex-wife decides she wants to make things difficult.She went and bought her own airline ticket.I don’t even know whether to laugh or be annoyed.Good thing she couldn’t get on our flight. Not with only two days’ notice. So at least I don’t have to deal with her on the plane.I took it in stride.Then she had the nerve to ask me where we’re staying.I told her straight up that I’m not staying in a hotel. I’m staying at my cousin’s house. The have a brand new big place, pool, jacuzzi, plenty of space. My kids are comfortable there. The girls have their cousin to play with, SJ has his older cousin… everything is set.But I made one thing very clear.“If you’re going, you’re not staying with us. Get a hotel.”Simple.She said she’d “call us

Vacation Ready

Third Person POVAs the rest of the week passed, nothing major came about.The entire Michaels and Morgan company remained on high alert, prepared for anything or any move, any accusation, any attempt to shake their foundation. If something came flying their way, they were ready to block it before it even had the chance to explode.They were ready.Shane continued preparing for his children’s spring break trip, making sure everything was set and organized down to the smallest detail.Crandon and Tempest stayed cautious, keeping their guard up just in case the unstable professor decided to resurface. The flowers had already crossed a line and there was no telling what could come next.Keisha and Kole continued navigating their lives, Keisha balancing her demanding role as COO while dealing with the unsettling harassment, and Kole staying alert, especially with Akeisha seemingly disappearing without a trace.Everyone was moving forward…But in reality?They were all just existing.So w

Sprinkle Sprinkle

Maya’s POVAs I pull up behind my brother’s car in front of Sienna’s beautiful, and I mean beautiful, home in the Bronzeville area, I sigh to myself.I glance in the rearview mirror at Gabby.“You ready for this, mama?”She lights up instantly. “Yes, Mama!”I smile because I already know why. She loves playing with Sienna’s son, Carter. Those two get along so well. Now, her daughter on the other hand… yeah, that little girl and, if I’m not mistaken, Knox’s brother’s daughter? Those two fight like cats and dogs, but they’re toddlers, so it is what it is.Carter is closer to Gabby’s age, so I’m thankful for that.But me?Yeah… I’m nervous.Because today… I’m meeting Shane’s kids for the first time.And even though we’re just being introduced as “friends,” I still want everything to go right. Maybe they’ll just assume I work at the company or something. That would be easier.I glance down at my outfit.I tried to dress casual, tried being the key word. With a body like mine, it’s hard no

We Have Arrived

Kole’s POV As we pull up to my brother’s house, I glance over at Keisha, studying her face for any cracks. “You okay?” I ask. She exhales slowly, leaning her head back against the seat. “I’m fine. We needed to get out. I get to see my girl, and… I love this house.” She smirks. “Even if it’s thirty minutes away.” I chuckle, cutting the engine. “We have a beautiful home too, you know.” She turns her head, giving me a look. “We do. Actually… we should start having more parties. We’ve had zero. I didn’t even get a baby shower.” I nod, stepping out of the car. “You’re right. Meanwhile, Kira’s on her fifteenth.” Keisha laughs under her breath as she grabs her purse. “Exactly.” I grab Mabel’s bag and walk around the car, meeting her at the gate. I hit the buzzer, but before I can even say anything, the gate clicks open. Of course. Grandma Mabel. “I know that’s you,” she calls out. “Get your ass in here, boy.” I grin, bending down to kiss her cheek. “Hey, Grandma. How you been?”

A Festival or Something

Crandon POV As we step into the backyard of Knox Michaels’ place, I stop for half a second and just… take it all in.“Man,” I mutter under my breath, shaking my head. “What the hell is this?”Tempest squeezes my hand lightly, but I can feel the tension still sitting in her fingers.Because this?This ain’t just a sprinkle party.This is a full-blown damn festival.Kids are everywhere. Running, screaming, bouncing in those inflatable houses like they got unlimited energy. I try to do a quick headcount in my mind, but it’s pointless.“This can’t just be the Michaels’ kids,” I say, glancing around. “Ain’t no way.”Tempest lets out a small breath. “Probably coworkers’ kids… family friends…”“Half the damn city must be invited then,” I mumble.But even as I joke, my eyes stay moving. Always scanning. Always checking.Because of him.That psycho isn’t done.Not even close.I glance down at Tempest again. “You good?”She nods, but it’s not convincing. “I’m okay. I’m not gonna let him ruin t

The Call

Third Person POV Crandon’s Perspective The afternoon had stretched into something warm and easy, the kind of gathering where time slipped by unnoticed. By the time Kira and Martin finally arrived, an hour and a half late, as expected, the backyard was already alive with laughter, music, and the constant hum of children running wild. It didn’t even matter that they were late. There were so many kids, so many conversations, so much movement that no one had time to focus on anything else.From across the yard, Crandon watched the scene with a quiet kind of awareness. His eyes moved naturally, taking everything in with the adults clustered near the bar, the older kids forming their own little circles, and the younger ones bouncing between games like they had unlimited energy.That’s when he spotted Shane.Shane was fully immersed in dad mode, chasing after a group of giggling girls, his laughter carrying across the yard as he pretended to lose whatever game they were playing. His two d

Ready For The Weekend

Shane’s POV As Shane continued playing with his girls and Maya’s daughter, the laughter came easy, the kind that settled deep in his chest and made everything else feel a little lighter. The kids were having a ball, running between the games and the dessert table, their energy was endless. He had made sure they sat down earlier to actually eat something real instead of just loading up on sweets, and now he felt a little better letting them run free.His attention shifted to SJ, who was now sitting with a group of teens. A girl who seemed older, maybe fourteen, was clearly interested, leaning in close, smiling a little too much. Shane watched carefully, his protective instincts kicking in immediately. He had already caught them exchanging numbers, which didn’t surprise him. That was part of the reason he had given SJ his phone back for the trip. Still, it didn’t mean he wouldn’t keep an eye on things.SJ was tall for his age, easily mistaken for someone older, and Shane made sure peop

The Florida Man

Isla’s POV Isla’s Saturday had been, for lack of a better word, irritatingly uneventful.Her family had already left ahead of her, leaving her to book a very last minute flight and figure everything out on her own. So instead of traveling together like a normal family, she found herself standing outside, waiting on an Uber and double checking the time, making sure she wouldn’t miss her flight out of Midway.And yes, Midway. Not O’Hare.Of course.By the time she got there, everything felt rushed and overpriced. She checked in at the counter, handed over her bag, and then paused when they told her the total.Her brows furrowed.“When in the hell did Southwest start charging for checked bags?”She sighed, already annoyed. She hadn’t flown Southwest in years, and clearly, things had changed. Still, she paid the fee, because what choice did she have?Once she boarded, it didn’t get much better. Her seat was all the way in the back, her least favorite place to sit. She felt every bump, ev

Weird Behavior

Shane’s POV Day one really wasn’t bad.We got here, and met up with my cousins, got settled in… and I made sure everything was smooth from the beginning. I rented a van, because we weren't about to be cramped up. Not just a regular van either… damn near a mini bus. Eighteen seats. Everybody had space, nobody complaining.The kids?Man, they were ecstatic the second we walked in to my cousin's new home.Rooms were shown very quick, bags dropped, and just like that, they disappeared with their cousins like I didn’t even exist. I just stood there for a second, watching them… smiling. That’s all I wanted. For them to be happy.Of course, not even five minutes later, here come the questions.Stephanie pulled me to the side first.“Why are you still with your wife? Why is that woman coming here?”Straight to it. No filter.Same old, same old.Then Mark comes behind her, looking me up and down from earlier like he analyzing a case file.“Isla's really coming here? I thought she didn't want

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