Secondhand Serenade Your Cal Novels & Stories

"Give me just a second, and I’ll bring out a couple bottles." As I wait, a woman slides into the space beside me. Tall, dark-haired, and dripping with confidence, she looks like she was born in this place. “First time?” she asks, her tone somewhere between curious and amused. I blink. “Um. Yeah.” She offers a lazy smile. “I’m Serena.” “I’m—” I pause, glancing back at Caleb. The second our eyes meet, it just clicks. He told me to get water, not to chat. And without even thinking about it, I adjust. “Here with someone.”

“All of a sudden.” “There's a court out back,” I said. “Might be good to blow off some steam. Competitive streaks and all.” He just smiled a little. “We'll see.” Moments later, as I placed his king in checkmate, the sound of footsteps approached. Sera appeared in the doorway, her hair slightly tousled by the breeze. “Cal,” she said softly, her voice quite serious, but not urgent. “I need to talk.”

I replied with a smirk. His one move made two of us one, and I felt Serene. THE END

But to think It is him! Althea calmed herself first before replying. *** : I did, just this morning. *** She added a follow-up message. *** : What's with that, though? *** It didn't take a while before her phone vibrated again. *** T: What's wrong with flowers and chocolates? T: I like chocolate myself. T: Hey if you want to serenade me in the future, just forget about that and bring me chocolates. *** Who said I'll serenade you?! Serenade yourself!

Serenity had pushed her enough, and finding authority in Ember's words, Serenity clenched her jaw. Suddenly, Serenity's eyes caught sight of the hickey on Ember's neck, a mark left by Ivan. Seeing it shattered Serenity's heart into a million more pieces. "For him, you're nothing but a slut, and I am disgusted with you, Ember," Serenity exclaimed. With that, she spat on Ember's face, causing Ember to close her eyes in disgust. This feeling of disgust was nothing compared to the loss of dignity and respect. Ember felt immense humiliation.

I almost shouted at her. "Shhhh, don't shout. I turned off the second call indication as it was getting annoying when we talk." she said. "Are you for real? Second call intimation is invented to let you know that there is someone else trying to talk to you." I said. "Pch, I know, de. Stop taking classes. Ok tell me, what now?" She asked me, pulling me to her and making me sit beside her. "Mom was talking about an alliance to me, right? It looks like our horoscopes match perfectly." I told her.

Serene just rolled her eyes at him. As they waited for their order, Crystal, who was in high spirit asked Serene, “Ms. Pax --” “-- call me Serene. It’s Serene Ellis. Felicity and Pax are my children’s’ names.” she smiled at Crystal. “Serene,” Crystal corrected herself, then continued, “You seem to know Justin and Dylan well,” Dylan choked on his drink from Crystal’s question, making him cough. Serene rubbed his back and gave him a tissue. The action drew Justin’s irk and cast his dagger looks at Dylan.

It was high time that she ruled without the fear of her second in command breathing down her neck every time she turned around. Serene hoped it was him so she could get the deed done. The door to her quarters opened and in stepped Gabriel. He adorned his clothes like he owned them but his gaze held so much more. His intent was clear and she knew what that was. “What do you want?” she nearly snapped. “Shouldn’t you be off planning to dethrone me or something?” Her voice filled a confidence she never had before and she enjoyed it when she saw the look that Gabriel gave her. “I’m not stupid. I know what your great plan is. To murder me in my sleep and make it seem like one of the servants did i