Novel & Cerita Big Time Rush Welcome Back Big Time

Not the rushed departure, but the inevitable return. He was back. Dread, cold and paralyzing, flooded my veins, turning my limbs to lead. It warred violently with a surge of pure, incandescent fury that burned through the numbness, leaving my skin prickling. The humiliation, the abandonment, the echo of “Get out", they coalesced into a white-hot coal in my chest. He. Was. Back. “Naomi…” The whisper was barely audible, strangled. “He’s here.”

It was as if she had been terribly wronged. Just then, a guy in the back row stood up and said, "Come on, it's not a big deal. We're all classmates. What's wrong with adding one more person? "Melissa, you live in the same dorm. Don't be so petty." He was Oscar West. Sienna might have been a little weird, but she was attractive. A few guys had tried to pursue her when she'd first come to campus, and Oscar was one of them. I rolled my eyes, but just as I was about to speak, Jessica cut in and said, "Since we're all classmates, just let Sienna join your group. Our group is full anyway. Adding one more won't hurt, so why make a fuss?"

My gaze lingered on it longer than I meant to. The lobby stretched wide beneath it, structured and symmetrical, designed to impress without trying too hard. The walls carried a green-and-white botanical pattern, old-world and deliberate, softened by polished pink accents that reflected the light in subtle fragments. Jenny tightened her hold on my arm slightly. And I kept walking. A few faces I recognized appeared through the crowd. Before I could fully process it, the entire lobby shifted. A sudden, booming chorus erupted from every direction. “Surprise! Happy Birthday…”

The hushed whispers of my former colleagues drifted over, accompanied by a barrage of judgmental stares. Gabriel Watson strolled casually over to me with a smug grin. "Henry! When did you get back? You should've told us so we could throw you a welcome party. But looking at you… I guess that overseas deal fell through, huh? Man, what a shame. But don't worry. Sharon and I won't hold it against you." I slapped his hand off my shoulder. His smile flickered, replaced instantly by a look of aggrieved innocence. "Are you mad at me for taking the position that was supposed to be yours? Look, I'll give it back. I just don't want any bad blood between us."

After three long years of being shoved to the margins in Aronespire, stepping back into a home where I was cherished was overwhelming. Hot tears spilled uncontrollably down my face.

"Try to come home early tonight, Ellie. You'll be a bride tomorrow, don't overwork yourself." When I didn't reply, he picked up his phone again and sent another message. "Take care of yourself, and don't forget that the wedding is at nine tomorrow morning. Don't be late, I'll be waiting for you!"

"Ellie?" She looked up at him and David could not believe his eyes. He put one hand over his chest as if to protect his heart from bursting out. Ellie quickly collected herself and gave him a wan smile. "Hello, David." "Ellie? When did you get back?" "Some days ago." David scoffed. "What.. What are you doing here?" "Same thing you came here for. To taste wine." "How did you get an invite? Because this event is strictly by invitation."

Before he could answer, I took my three children by the hand and walked out. Behind me, Jared was struggling against the guards holding him back. His voice grew louder and louder, shouting my name, but I ignored it. Pulling out my phone, I sent a message. [Thank you for inviting me. I’m sorry for ruining your competition.] The reply came instantly. [On the contrary. This incident gave us traffic and revenue. You’re the real queen of profit.] A huge transfer hit my account, followed by another message: [Your payment, and my gift. Nirvana is the perfect name. Congratulations on your rebirth. Can I attend your company’s launch event?] I smiled. [Mark, you’re always welcome.]

Ryle exclaimed with a proud smile on his face and Anaya couldn’t help but laugh. “Thank you. You can wait outside.” Anaya said and the bodyguard bowed before leaving her office. “Ryle.” Anaya got down on her knees as she hugged him tightly. “I missed you so, so much.” She breathed his scent, happy to have him in her arms again. “I missed you too, Mommy! You took so long on your trip and when you returned, you didn’t come to stay with us in our house again. Why?” Ryle pouted and she smiled as she stroked his hair.

"Frank from Azure Shores called earlier. Mrs. Fisher said to throw away all her and Ms. Bambi's belongings." Harvey scoffed. "No wonder—she found herself a new backer." Just then, his phone vibrated. He answered, and a male voice came through. "Harvey, congratulations! You've passed the preliminary screening for Glory Entertainment's male escort division. With your looks and physique, you can start taking clients as early as tomorrow!" A rush of heat surged to Harvey's head, and his temples throbbed violently with fury. "Do you know who I am?" he asked coldly.