The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

I barely had time to reply before Eric groaned from the side. "You two are always so lovey-dovey. Have you ever thought about how I feel?"

I glanced at him. "You still don't have a girlfriend?"

Eric laughed out loud. "I'm with Mr. Huxham practically every day, working non-stop. Obviously, I have no time for a date."

I glanced over at Zane. "Once work slows down, maybe we should give him some time off to find a girlfriend."

Zane didn't argue. "Yeah, sounds good."

Eric thought about it for a second, then shook his head. "Nah, forget it. I'm all about making money right now."

Zane didn't ask why and simply said, "Having more money gives you that extra confidence, no matter what you're up to."

Eric showed a sheepish smile.

an appointment with a psychiatrist. He sat in the office, staring at the psychiatrist, who was in the middle of eating. They made eye contact, and they both felt a

with me. I need you to confirm it," Steven said. Right now, he couldn't

psychiatrist looked at his meal. "Do you mind if I

head. "No,

he'd finished, he set the lunchbox aside and asked, "So, what do you think the problem

I'm in love with Annalise," Steven said. He couldn't turn to anyone around him for help on this issue since they all kept saying

seem to think

psychiatrist seemed to understand the heart of Steven's issue. He handed Steven a set of questions

saying, "From what I can tell, it's

pride. Jessica was your first love, and she's still your friend. You want to prove that

so flashy around her. But that's not really about love. It's more about struggling to let go

her being careful with money. Even now that you're doing well, all you can