“You know, it’s your fault, Charlie. You couldn’t keep your man,” Regina said after she applied lipstick. She chuckled and flipped her black hair, and while turning to Charlie, Regina added, “Really? You have been together for two years, yet you haven’t done it?” “Charlie, he is a man! You practically starved Luke!” Regina declared. … Read more
As Taylor had promised, he was up early and about to leave for basketball practice at seven a.m. He was already in his basketball jersey, but given the bad weather, he wore a jacket over his frame. He was really tall. At six feet, he towered over Charlie. Taylor caught Charlie having another food … Read more
Fine,” Taylor acknowledged. “I have an early morning practice daily, so I’ll shower at six am.” “I don’t like clutter, so make sure you clean up after yourself. Then, I don’t like noise. I hope we can keep things quiet around here,” Charlie added. “I’m often out, practicing basketball, whatnot,” Taylor revealed. “You … Read more
At the condo, Charlie and Taylor sat in their seats, staring at each other. Both of them were clearly second-guessing the situation. “I still can’t believe I ended up in this mess,” Charlie muttered. “You are the worst possible roommate I could ever have.” “Really?” Taylor reacted. “This is given your experience of … Read more
“What is there to think about?” Charlie asked, her face reddened from frustration. “I don’t know. I just want us to think this thoroughly, Charlie Blondie,” Taylor said. He checked the time and said, “If I don’t leave, I will be late for class.” Taylor got up, threw his backpack over his shoulders, … Read more
###FLASHBACK: TWO DAYS AGO ### “You have to try to get out of trouble! I’m tired of the school calling me every time…” Taylor’s father was ranting about the recent fight he had been involved in at school. Taylor was rarely home, yet this lecture served as his welcome-home speech. Taylor, however, barely … Read more
“Your new apartment is great!” Charlie’s sister complimented. Charlie gave her sister a virtual tour of the new place through a video call. It was late at night, but she was pumped up. She could not sleep! “I know, it’s clean and spacious. I guess it’s worth $3000. Haha!” “Pfft,” her sister, … Read more
Charlie looked up and met the guy’s gray eyes. His eyes were so beautiful, but this man was angry… and had a cut on his lip! ‘Taylor West?’ Charlie silently named. Her heart raced as she mused, ‘How did he get into a fight early in the morning?’ “I said, watch where you … Read more
“Space, huh? You needed to focus on basketball?” Charlie reacted with sarcasm. “Wait, don’t tell me you just met this girl today? Because we just broke up the other night!” Following Charlie’s arrival, The Nook & Brew Café fell silent. She caught the look of horror on her best friends’ faces—Ashley and Sofia. … Read more
‘I love you, Charlie, and you’ll always have a special place in my heart, but I need space. Let’s break up,’ Luke’s words the other night rang in Charlie’s head. ‘I need to focus on my studies and basketball. Scouts will be in town this year, and this might be my only chance to get … Read more