looked curious about our conversation, it told me he didn't eavesdrop on me even though I would have done it on him, probably. But I didn't feed his curiosity either. I prete

anding. As Evan would say, more human. I didn't think that was true though, I think Nick

E

t date out, focused on doing my make-u

H

E

own I glanced over my sho

, "Your bra is showing. I'm sure you don't wan

e was right. Pushing my top up, I also fixed

nderwear, but I'd appreciate i

found it all that amusing to see me rushing, flashing him my bra because I was late

t and shrugged it on, "You looked kind of pissed

en I noticed his eyes wandering to my chest, "It had more to do with the fact that

that my mind went there again, "I

't mean to bring that up." He stepped to me, grabbed my chin and made me look

ded to know that because things were that pretty. I thought I could start over, have a new family, a family I chose. That wasn't how things worked though. My past caught up with me, Max showed up and

lk over p

retrieve my bag, "I'm not eating pancakes for break

out to him, smiling when he took it, "That's fine. You can

"Let's go. I do have to be

here. He didn't visit the restaurant as frequent anymore, but they were still friends. I loved the place since

*

d as he sipped

ing the fork to my lips, "He

process what I told him which only ad

glanced down at my belly, "Otherwise we need to have

again, "You know what I mean. So Max came to look for you because of your dad? Are th

just Max

your

e. I didn't want to tell Nick about my family, but I told him we would talk. We couldn't go backward in our relationship

ng out on us coming back to me, causing my heart to beat faster and my breathing

y been Max a

y when my dad got drunk and complained about her. He was ambitious, the same as Nick, but strict and very traditional. He was fucking proud of Max, never shutting up about him. I was the one who walked away and never looked back. I wasn't worth it, he d

home. Dad first complained about it, but he was glad I left. I stayed in touch with Max in the be

messed

the fork and gave me a new one, "I just don't wan

eyes on me, "Wha

go to Florida

reath while he processed things on his own. He was a smart guy, without much

or her all the time. His reluctance made you think he didn't care, that Max was the only kid he cared for so you

short versio

why is Max suddenly pushing

hould care, but I told Nick before. I didn't care much for them. I had m

is s

he didn't voice it but his e

ful for not wanti

best how the situation was. The things they made you feel is not something I can ever imagine. But he is family, Em, I can't make y

ut pout, "Why are

clue, some people ar

at him which made him chuckle, "You should head to

my hand tightly in his, "Promi

d, "I p

n. Dropping my bag on the floor I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed myself up against his firm chest. My belly got in the way, but Nick didn't seem to care. He ran his hand through my locks and gripped it, tilting my head back as he deepened the kiss. Pulling out of the kiss Nick trailed his lips do

ic

jacket and bag, "Just a little something to get me through my

ack on, "Now if you excuse me I'm missing my meeting with Evan. We have

n, I couldn't get that neon pink bra out of my head the

go nuts, "You'll forever be the only one

" Nick confirmed o

ated being left like this though. Not wanting to worry on my own I kicked off my shoes, headed to the bedroom to grab my laptop and installed myself on the couch to rant to Evan. Evan always made time for me. It was good to see his face again and hearing his voice. I told Evan everything. I told him about my past and

changed his mind, maybe he does

reminded Evan, "We sign

the thought of Nicolas Woods wanting to marry them.

riage ruins