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STEINMy cheeks hurt from smiling. Kai had finally confessed his love to me again! He told me he loved me, and he actually smiled. Finally! Humming, I walked around the grocery store and got everything he wanted. For the fresh ingredients, I went to the farmer's market. It took me over two hours to get everything, but it was worth it.I sang on the drive back, smiling because I couldn't contain my happiness at finally getting what I had hoped for all week.I parked the car and grabbed the bags, taking the front steps two at a time. The house was quiet when I entered, but that wasn't unusual. Kai was probably upstairs resting, or maybe exploring the rooms I had denied him for weeks. I smiled, imagining him in the library, or standing on the balcony overlooking the garden.“Kai?” I called out, setting the bags on the kitchen counter. “I'm back, Schatz. I got everything on your list.”With the bag containing the wine I got for him, I took the stairs slowly. The bedroom door was ajar, and

Life was better than in my dream, and I couldn't have asked for it to be any different. Without Stein in my life, I was convinced I would live longer. I had died at 36, on my freaking birthday. Even though I was still 25 in this life, the future looked brighter with Adam by my side. “What would you like to have?” The Barista asked. Before I could place an order, Adam, who was hanging on my right arm, beat me to it.“We'll have two espressos, please.”I blinked at Adam. “Since when do you drink espresso?”He grinned, and his grey eyes crinkled at the corners. “Since I decided to pull an all-nighter for the swim meet tomorrow. Caffeine is my best friend.”“You're going to be jittery on the blocks.”“Worth it.” He bumped his shoulder against mine. I leaned down and placed a kiss on his lips. He blushed and averted his gaze, feeling shy. We moved to the pickup counter, and Adam held me close as if he were afraid someone would steal me from him. He shivered.“Cold?” I asked, already sh

All I could think after meeting Stein was his girlfriend. I shouldn't, but it kept eating at me, which was odd. Shouldn't I be thrilled that he had someone he liked and wouldn't be a thorn in my side anymore? I should focus on my life with Adam instead of thinking of that bastard. Yet, my thoughts kept on drifting to him each chance I got. Which was why I decided to focus more on Adam. I love him. Yes. He should be the only one in my thoughts and not the psycho who drove me to my death. A future with Adam is safe. But one with Stein?? Nah, nah.“Are you going for lunch break in the office cafeteria or at the restaurant opposite us?” Adam bent to give me a peck on my right cheek.I smiled. “Where do you want to go, darling?”After that night at the restaurant, he hadn't asked about Stein, which was for the best. “The restaurant. I heard they updated their menu.”“Then, we'll go there.” I wrapped my right hand around his waist and tugged him down to my thighs. He shrieked and looked

Adam dragged me into the restroom. Before I could ask him what was going on, he kissed me. Stunned, I didn't react for a second, only for a surge of disgust to grip me.I pushed him off me and wiped my mouth with the back of my palm, narrowing my eyes at him. “What the damned hell is wrong with you?”Panting, he glared. “I should be the one fucking asking you about that! It has been two bloody months since we last had sex and three weeks since our last kiss. What is wrong with you? Why do I feel you're slipping through my fingers?”“I'm not.” Folding my arms, I leaned on the washbasin. Letting out a deep sigh, I focused on him. "Then why didn't you kiss me back? Why did you push me away?" I shook my head. “I'm not in the mood —”“Yeah,” he snorted. “We both know that's only a damned excuse. I knew something was wrong from the day we met that bastard Stein. You've been so out of it.”“Adam —”“Stop.” His eyes welled with tears, and he sniffed. “Did I do something wrong? Is there anyt

“Mum, can I talk to you for a sec?”She looked up from the novel she was reading and raised a brow. “Is everything okay?”“Not at all.”Though we didn't grow closer as I thought we would, Stein had stopped giving me a freezing stare each time our eyes met. He now smiled as naturally as he did on the first day we met, and that was more than I could ever ask for. Moreover, he didn't reject the lunch I made for him every day. He ate it all and didn't share with the others. I knew this because I overheard Arnie begging for a bite two days ago, and he rejected her. I couldn't be any happier.My relationship with Stein was okay now, but the same couldn't be said for Adam and me. Each day, I felt us drifting farther apart, and I didn't like it. But I couldn't settle things between us without knowing where I stood.She patted the space next to her on the couch, and I hastened over and sat down. Dad went to watch Max's game, so I knew I could talk to meet without them overhearing.“What's goin