Todos os capítulos de Family Ties: What about love?: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 5

"And done."I sat cross-legged on the floor, looking over my apartment. All of my stuff now packed, waiting for movers to arrive. I sighed in relief. I was busy collecting and placing everything in boxes almost the whole morning. I was dancing and singing along with it, trying to find the motivation to move forward. Looking at my empty apartment, I felt uneasy. What was I doing? I loved my life there in Chicago; I loved my work, loved my friends, and even my surly neighbor, Mrs. Adams. She was 80 years old, she was lonely and very grumpy, but with time, I started to like her. I listened to stories of her life with genuine interest; she was a very wise and kind woman under her exterior. Ugh, these thoughts weren't helping.I was working as a freelance photographer in Chicago for almost four years. I wasn't famous, but I really enjoyed my work. I loved to see lovely couples, happy families, and beautiful women and men through the lenses of my camera.

"So, you decided to come, princess." Matt was a little drunk already. I didn't like seeing him like that. He was smiling, but his eyes were cold. Yes, he was gorgeous as always, but something in him tonight wasn't right. He was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. He looked sexy, but I wasn't in the mood anymore. I didn't like this feeling he gave me—the feeling of being hopeless."Yeah. And I was going to spend this evening in a charming company.""I get the impression that you aren't talking about me.""You're right." I took my wrist from his grip and started walking in the direction of Jake. At least I tried to do so. Matt caught me again, but this time his hands landed on my waist, and he pulled me to him."I am sorry, princess. I was a little bit busy. We had something to deal with. But now, I am yours.""Why do you think that I would be interested?" I placed my hands on his chest, trying to crea

NowI was almost there. I rechecked the GPRS. Yep, I will be at Harris's house in 10 minutes. Was I ready for it? Hell no! Remembering all the details about my past, brought too much frustration and anger to me. I felt agitated, and it wasn't a good sign. Mom sent me the message that movers already left. It meant only one thing. I will be alone with my mom from the very first second. I didn't see her in person for three years. The last time was when she came to Chicago for work, and I had lunch with her. The idea of coming back home more and more was looking like an awful decision.Ten minutes after, I parked my car near the big and beautiful house. The lawn was neat and tidy, and there weren't even any flowers. Okay, she wasn't kidding when she said that there would be enough space for all of us. I hoped that my room would be in the farthest part of this house so that I won't be seeing the smug face of Matt Harris too often.I stop