la’s

she began tying her shoes again, and

ble looks. They were awful on my end, but on his, he viewed his gaze as a means to make me feel so undermined and dominated. I thought him overwhelming and threatening, which he utilized t

c model; you certainly have the looks,” she beamed at her brother, then returned my gaze. She

, expecting him to grow furious or simply chilly. Or to remark that I’d appear like a twig in a swimsuit or didn’

flushed brightly. I didn’t look over George this time since I wanted to savor my pr

her brother a little embrace and waved off. She w

rkaholism. My mother and I were always lonely in that enormous home, don’t get me wrong, we were delighted when there was no company, and my father was working a minimum salary job at a corporation. But as soon as the b

d, jolting me out of my reverie as he leaned again

dusted my jeans and returned to th

aw him leaning on the island I had just cleaned away.

or us to have a relationship; stay away from me; I’m not the guy for you,” he said as he cocked his brows, seeking a yes

couldn’t disgrace myself any worse than he had. His remarks had conflicting implications for me since a

Someone who is unmistakably unique. I believed we were finall

would fall for his illogical mind tricks. I felt compelle

due for some fun and that she wouldn’

with

were aware of any decent clubs in the a

y: G

ised me to sta

soon as possible. My e

n’t get an arg

at recently opened and I have yet to see. Dress s

wardrobe for this one garment I had purchased at a thrift shop; it was a low-cut black dress with sleeves. It looked just like a club dress.

’s voice mixed in with her brother’s.

or

hour. My younger sister was standing outside in the col

ere?” I laughed as she walked in and hastily shut the do

,” she murmured as I tossed her a jacket. Sh

doing here?” I respond

od what was happening. I remained there restrained,

ked, and she gave me the ‘you

la, my Camila, in a little black dress; she was gorgeous. And I had shaped her in this manner. He

anced at Avery and then at me as if s

you?” she wondered aloud as Avery wal

she doi