Of men and Dramas

(ARIELLE'S POV.)

I sat at the dining table, messing around with my laptop, trying to nail down an idea for a food blog. But so far, nothing was really clicking. I was just staring at the screen, at some animated chef holding a tray of pasta. The smile on his face felt almost ironic, given where "My respect, my queen. You still got the mood to work?"

my head was at.

I heard her before I saw her-Ashley's voice echoing down the stairs, and I couldn't help but flash a bitter smile. I looked up, and there she was, walking toward me. She had quietly stepped in to help with Maverick, and honestly, I couldn't thank her enough for it. "He's sound asleep. Was a little sad mummy couldn't read him his favorite bedtime story though," she sighed with a tired smile as she plonked down into a chair beside mine at the dining table.

I let out a long, exhausted breath, slumping back in my seat.

"Thank you, Ash. Seriously, what would I do without you?"

"I know, right?" She did a little happy dance in her seat, then winked at me. "I'll wear my trophies with pride, thank you very much."

I chuckled, appreciating her attempt to lighten the mood.

"So..." She dragged the word out, clearly building up to something. "Two guys fighting over you? For a chance to be with you? I gotta admit, I misjudged Dwayne. If he ever switches careers, he's definitely winning an Oscar. Jared, though? Not so much." "Geez, Ash." I sat up, feeling more self-conscious.

"I mean they literally almost tore out at each other's eyes back in the car," she said on a humorous note and burst out laughing.

"Shhh, you'll wake Maverick," I said, rubbing my temple, but I couldn't help the smile that crept onto my face. I guess that's just how it goes when you're a single mom-finding a reason to smile, even in the middle of all the chaos.

"Oh yeah. Right. Bet he'll find it funny too," Ashley laughed again, quietly this time. "But how're you really?" she asked, her voice growing more serious.

I don't know how to get out. I've got questions, Ash. Why now? Why me? Why am

and fate's offering you up to some really fine men," Ashley said, flashing me a coy smile. "One really fine guy... and another fine guy, but he's

though

advice. What would you do if you were me?" I looked up at

my advice? What's there

on, Ash. Be serious now,"

with the hotter, wealthier guy. He has a sense of fashion as

so she knew it was no time to make silly jokes and she rolled her eyes

this drama is too much for you and Maverick. You're doing great on your own. The last thing

boyfriend to get them both out of the way. That little Stephan guy wasn't so bad, was

"Ashley!"

I have to get it more seriously I bet," she said through fits of muffled laughter, then she sat down next to Maverick's blocks and picked up a green block and a blue block and

acted like a real teacher. "J hurt you deeply in the past,

"I can." I murmured.

""Hey listening!"

I sighed.

feelings." she paused and smiled, took another block which was red and bigger, "this, was Your future Arielle. Well and maybe

J,

experienced is real-miscarriage,

divorce.

wants to come back, asking for a second chance. It's understandable to feel angry and to

you the time and space you need. Get to Know Him. He made such a bold move to pursue you, it's touching, yes. But can he provide you

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