A shot at Love

s Point

head against the cool window, watching the vibrant California sunshine sweep through the streets, i

ur eyes met, he gave me an awkward smile, as if that woul

omed over the entrance of the second gate, its fierce gaze sending a shiver down my spine. The m

think?" And

eplied, keeping my voice neutr

so I wouldn't resist my fate. But no matter how extravagant this h

o sauce. My stomach betrayed me with a quiet growl. My thoughts raced. Was this their way of accepting

y darling," a woman'

e. Her hair was pinned into a neat bun, and her jewelry glistened under the chan

nd hugged her. "Mo

gaze fe

, my palms swe

" she said, stepping towa

er," Andre

udied me carefully before extending her hand. I he

welcome to

, but before I could say any

So this is the woma

irk. Her full cheeks and piercing green eyes made her stri

Andrew

to her gown pockets. "What? We all

She was saying exactl

rning back to me. "Please, don't mind her. She h

uttered, earning a sm

, guiding me toward the grand d

enter, adorned with golden plates, crystal glasses, and a lavish sprea

tista urged, motioning

took the seat beside me, while Anna sat

nal compliments about the food. But so

atista started, "tel

I grew up in downtown California. I worked at

ed. "And what are your hobbies? Othe

d on my

a murderous glare

ghed. "Anna, st

rrender. "Fine, fine. Just

ng my embarrassment. "I en

h made the loudest,

e room we

grin. "Whoa. And here I thought t

ed the bridg

t, simply chuckled. "Oh de

d. "I-I just haven

humiliation. "Well, at least we know she's human

ndrew snapped.

ight, alright, I'll go. But I l

before strollin

s. This was not how I wante

. "Don't mind Anna. She's always b

all smile. "I

g my back. "Ignore he

ork, but the embarrassmen

our of the estate. Lady Batis

re you just pretending?" Anna ask

I don't know if I can ever love hi

ok a step back and l

sinking into

tter match for you-not Andrew. He's cold and pathetic," s

h me. A flash of a familiar face invaded my t

odness he's coming back today. He's such a lovely man. If he were

belief. Now that was d

? Spill-I want to know," she pressed, her brows

to speak, but sh

in. My brother is back! Come, let's g

t, she grabbed my arm

ing room, and my he

g in hand, was a man I ne

ose touch still

had a one-nig

ith me, his expr

he s

col

od ran