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“I did it! I got the job!” Whistles and cheers resonated around the group as they congratulated me one by one. Warner seemed as happy as I was as he engulfed me in a bear hug. Finally, after so many days, something good happened in my life. “Now that our dear Emerald got the job,…

“What is it?” I eyed the white envelope she handed me. Something churned in my stomach. Oh no! Was I already fired for some reason? “Your transfer letter,” she replied, with no emotions on her face. “You’ve been transferred to another city in one of this company’s branches.” “What?” I gaped. “What do you mean…

“Oh, thank God! I thought you died out of relief.” She teased. I straightened. “It’s nothing like that. I don’t care if she’s his girlfriend or just a friend. And you called me to inform this?” I could imagine her rolling her amber eyes. “Yeah, right! That’s why you vanished after that night. Don’t lie…

And about touching you—” he leaned in, his nose brushing mine, “—no one can stop me from touching you. Not even you, Rosebud. Because you’re mine to touch.” His forehead pressed against mine. With our noses touching, stormy gray clashed with my turquoise as strong arms clutched me to them in a possessive grip. My…

I didn’t know. “So, you decided to forgive her?” Cassie asked, raising a brow. I shrugged, twirling the fork into my spaghetti. “I’m happy that you’re solving your problems with your sister, Em. Life is too short to hold grudges forever. I agree with your dad.” Beth smiled. Cassie scoffed. “These things only sound good…

Other than that, I couldn’t give him anything. And he never complained, even though I felt his desire to take our relationship to a next level. But tonight, I couldn’t even give him a kiss. A tear slipped down my cheek. I swear, I tried. I tried my best to get out of my barrier,…

I must have misunderstood his eyes. After all, assuming wrong probabilities had ruined my entire childhood once. I wouldn’t make the same mistake again. “You will know, soon.” Again, incomplete answer. I opened my mouth, but the pompous cheers and loud announcement cut me off. The race was finished, and the winner’s name could be…

I’m now at Coopers Fabrics for the interview. Do you have anything else to say?” “It’s nothing, Em. It’s just that I’m worried about your sudden change of heart. Anyway, I called you to give you some good news. I will meet you tonight at your place.” His voice dripped with excitement. “What good news?…

I found him at the feet of the huge staircase, talking to a bald middle-aged man. But his gaze was on me. Averting my stare, I stopped a passerby waiter. “Yes, ma’am? What’d you like to have?” He pointed to the variety of drinks on his tray. “Nothing, but I need you to do something.”…

Mom agreed with him. “No, Dad. I’m not a kid anymore. I can’t crash here just because my college is over. It’s time to build my career. So, I have to go back.” “But what’s wrong with Los Angeles? You can easily get a job here,” Mom argued. “If you want your privacy, honey, then…