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..."

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

couldn't finish the sentence. No matter what I said, it would be cruel to

that my nails dug into my palms, but I didn't feel the pain. If

excuse is that?" Pete laughed helplessly. "Are you trying

when we've both calmed down.

looked up at the moon and sighed. "Are you going back to the Shelman residence, or should I

now. Even if I were drunk, nothing would

my gaze and said in a

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father, Marcus, and Lucia. One day, you'll find someone who truly

wants your apology?! If you told me you had fallen in love with someone else, fine! I

your happiness!

I would be your brother, personally walking you down the aisle with a smile! As long as you're