Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

"Ariana Jones! Do you even realize what you're saying?"

For the first time, Pete yelled my full name. His face contorted, unable to hold back his emotions any longer.

He grabbed my shoulders tightly and shook me. "Did Nicholas say something to you? Did that bastard threaten you!"

"No, he didn't..."

I shook my head, unable to bear seeing such a proud man fall apart in front of me. My vision blurred when I noticed the tears in his eyes. I had no idea what to do anymore.

The better Pete was to me, the more guilty I felt. I couldn't return the same feelings he had for me. It was unfair to him.

Because whenever I saw Nicholas, the emotions he stirred were far stronger than anything I felt for Pete. I hadn't moved on from the past. Whether it was love or hate, those feelings weren't for Pete.

"I see you as a brother, a friend. If you're willing, I..."

"Ari, have I not been good to you? Do you think I'm not good enough for you? After all this time, can you really bear to sever ties

couldn't finish the sentence. No matter what

I didn't feel the pain. If I could, I wished I could take all the hurt from

excuse is that?" Pete laughed

tomorrow when we've both calmed down. Right now, neither of us is

going back to the Shelman residence, or should I have

am right now. Even if I were drunk, nothing would sober

lowered my gaze and

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When Tabitha gets a bit

have your father, Marcus, and Lucia. One day, you'll find someone

your apology?! If you told me you had fallen in love with someone

happiness! Your

aisle with a smile! As long as you're