n like him never miss their chance and, if necessary, will walk over anyone to get what they want. Just remembering his arrogant face makes me want to rip off this ridiculous mourning outfit. He

friend of our family, but s

no. Enough. Decision made. As soon as my father returns, I'll endure a couple of unforgettable days in his company and then leave

one inside the car-which is exactly what I did. Mom appeared beside me only after more than half the guests had

help asking. She was glowing brighter th

about," she replied casually a

in town? Nina is already wai

ember-you need to b

g me?" I smiled. "Just tell me one thing-y

idn't give it much thought. If Aunt Amina wasn'

mile and pulled the scarf off my

blonde locks fell softly over m

uty," my mother said unex

air and eye color from my father, but my delicate, gentle features came from my moth

g me headfirst into nostalgia. Watching the car disappear down the road, I lifted my gaze to the sky, where heavy clouds were alr

rance, she jumped to her feet and rushed toward me with arms wide open. Our shrieks could have been ignored only by someone deaf, and

he table she had just been sitting at. "You've c

same," I replied, taking

nce, but seeing each other in person after s

asses anymore," Nina remarked

cake and a cup of tea, then turn

oot by the pool and accidentally fell into the water. Lost my contact

ed. "That was you in the latest

made a living, but for some reason it felt

, then lowered her gaze to the plate with the cake the waiter had

But if my manager doesn't see i

intensity that it made me nervous. I remembered that look from childhood a

manager be against you ta

an, I rolled my eyes, sighed heavil

from all of this

it was almost impossible to refuse. Whether Valen would agree was

but I'm warning you-he

omise. Your face won't be visible-j

nge

shoot their new lingerie collection for men and w

d I didn't dare interrupt her enthu

well. Does that mean

ith the perfect body yet. I still

at Darvin's funeral? Are things bet

. I didn't know what exactly their families had fallen out over, but the feud had been dragging o

ill love Vlad?" I gro

one she wanted-but not me. I knew she still loved him. It was written all over

g my attention to the dessert

quickly finished my tea and said goodbye-Nina had clearly sunk into gloom. I could tell

eather had completely deteriorated, and the only thing I wanted now was to take a bath and curl up in