il

e phone that I instinctively pulled it a

sly fucking hot?" Her tone was practically a

e was t

ting my words like that?" I hissed,

ut. But had I not checked him out? Damn it. I was

lmost teasing. "So, what's your plan now, innocent Hailey?

those goddamn looks. Yet, clearly, he had a lot on his plat

tried to brush her off, but I kne

to start grasping these things. Oh, Hailey, what am I going to do

apple, observing the way his veins accentuated, and witnessing the captivating allure of his eyes under the h

I rein in my emotions and see him solely as that-

en a better opti

ident that I'd be able

? You're practically yellin

intment evident. "Do whatever you want, but be cautious

It was just my nerves acting up because, well

s usual. "This is a first. You never seem to find men attractive.

hem, to be honest, especially when they revol

n to act. But I just didn't want to give me

up,

elieved it was more about timing or, perhaps, I hadn't encountered

d, "Be prepared because I have a strong feeling that something interesting might come your way soon. It might be unconventional, but I won't discourage you since you desp

the

call before

always leavi

t cherry?" I bl

urying my face into the pillow. Her words ringing inside of my head with the plea

his won't l

, my voice muffled by the pill

*

late

hat after just one night, I'd be moving to an entirely different house in a completely different city. I'd be living u

charming

genuinely happy for my mom and Coby. But I didn't

ve much change in my life, especially not something as monumental

song voice as she helped me pack my bags, neatly folding clothes

oby's grand mansion? That person was, without a doubt, my mother! She had a penchant for tidiness and order. Perh

meticulously put together. E

ed and composed individuals, I s

resided in this city, however, my mother shattered that assumption-it turned

some time for both of us to adjust, but eventually, we'll figure it out. What do you say?" I tried to soften my tone, steering away from

t want to move in with h

'll never get adjusted anywhere wi

g her a glare. I was beyond frustrated because I'd been trying

n none of this, literally none

time for me to settl

s quick with her comebacks, completely composed and co

down onto the bed, finally accepting the bitter

me," she chuckled softly,

ave a feeling I'm goin

eeling you'll l

e wrong

e always rig