COOKIES N CREAM-1 Chapter 12

EJ: That's what friends are for. I felt a twitch as he referred to us as friends. Deep down, I wanted more but on the surface, I just wasn't ready and I don't think he was either. Plus, there was the secret I've been keeping from him. Guys just break your heart, lies, create drama, turn your life upside down and leave. No! Happy Ever after doesn't exist! Zenia's POV The following morning, as I was about to leave for the boutique, I spotted my mother in the doorway talking with a man. Must be someone else in the building I assumed. I walked up to them. " Good Morning ma." She turned to me and gave me a sad look. "What's wrong?" I asked. "Good morning Zenia," her melancholy voice spoke. "What's wrong?" I asked again, studying the man's...