Twisted Love - Special Edition by Ana Huang
Author:Ana Huang [Huang , Ana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781735056654
Publisher: Ana Huang
Published: 2022-07-18T04:00:00+00:00
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Ava
My friends had mixed reactions to Alexââ¬â¢s and my new relationship status. Jules was ecstatic, claiming she knew Alex had a thing for me and demanding to know what he was like in bed. I refused to answer but flushed a deep crimson, and that had told her all she needed to know. I think Jules would have died of disappointment had Alexââ¬â¢s bedroom skills not lived up to the promise of his devastating looks and intimidating presence. Luckily for me, they did.
Stella, meanwhile, was worried. Happy for me, but worried. She warned me to take things slow and not fall too hard, too fast. I didnââ¬â¢t have the heart to tell her that train had left the station ages ago. Maybe not the ââ¬Åtoo fastââ¬Â part, as Alex Volkov had stolen my heart, bit by bit, over the years, even before I thought I liked him, but the ââ¬Åtoo hard?ââ¬Â Heart, meet freefall .
Bridget was neutral. I supposed princesses were inherently more diplomatic, which was why she said nothing other than if I was happy, she was happy.
The specter of Josh lingered in the background, and Iââ¬â¢d acted so jumpy during our last call heââ¬â¢d demanded to know what was wrong. I told him I had period cramps, which shut him up. Periods sucked, but they were a useful weapon for shutting down questions from men.
Today though, I had another family member on my mind.
I waved goodbye to Bridget and Booth, whoââ¬â¢d driven me to my fatherââ¬â¢s houseââ¬âan hour and a half from Hazelburgââ¬âso I didnââ¬â¢t have to take the train or bus, and unlocked the front door. The house smelled like pine-scented air freshener, and my sneakers squeaked against the polished floors as I searched for my father.
It was his birthday on Tuesday. Since I had class, work, and a photoshoot that day, Iââ¬â¢d decided to surprise him today with his favorite cake from Crumble & Bake.
I heard sounds coming from the den, and when I entered the room, I found my dad poring over papers at the table in the corner.
ââ¬ÅHey, Dad.ââ¬Â I slid my bag strap off my shoulder and let the leather tote thump on the ground.
He glanced up, surprise scrawled over his face when he saw me standing there. ââ¬ÅAva. I didnââ¬â¢t know you were coming home this weekend.ââ¬Â
Michael Chen was not a conventionally good-looking man, but Iââ¬â¢d always considered him handsome the way all little girls thought their fathers were handsome. Black hair peppered with gray at the temples, broad shoulders, and a dusting of stubble on his chin. He wore a striped polo shirt and jeans, his casual outfit of choice, and a pair of wire-rimmed glasses rested on the bridge of his nose.
ââ¬ÅIââ¬â¢m not. Well, not the whole weekend.ââ¬Â I flashed an awkward smile. ââ¬ÅI wanted to drop by and wish you a happy early birthday.ââ¬Â I placed the cake box on the table. ââ¬ÅIââ¬â¢m sorry Josh and I canââ¬â¢t be here on your actual birthday, but I brought your favorite cheesecake from C&B.
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