Page 88 of His & Hers

I slid into the waiting car as Andre looked at me with surprise.

"Miss Fallon?"

"Is a fucking bitch. Just drive," I barked, wanting to be as far away from her as possible.

I'd given it all up for her. She had made me soft and delayed my chances of becoming a father. I was fucked if I was wasting any more time with her. She was beautiful, and I did love her, but maybe I'd just met her at the wrong time.

I knew she wouldn't call me either; she was stubborn as fuck.

Well, unfortunately, so was I.

Anger rose within me as her words echoed in my mind.

'I don't want fucking kids, and I don't want to marry you.'

I closed my eyes, annoyed with myself for ever thinking she would calm down and be wife material. I'd bet within a week she would be fucking someone else, just to try to move on from me.

Good luck to them. They could try to succeed where I didn't.

41

ZANE

"Talk to me."

Alice continued to stare out of the window, her eyes swollen from crying. It broke my heart to see her like this, but I knew if she talked to anyone, it would be me.

Dad had sent me up as soon as I arrived, telling me Lucas had left earlier abruptly. I sat on her bed, reaching for her hand.

"Al, what happened? Why did he leave?"

She swallowed, turning her gaze to me.

"It just wasn't working out, Zane," she shrugged, hiccuping slightly from crying. I loved Alice, but I wasn't stupid. She could be a fucking nightmare. I'd worried this would happen with Lucas. They were the perfect match for each other in so many ways, but also the worst. I had a feeling this was going to be catastrophic.

"So what did you argue about this time?" I sighed, trying not to show my exasperation.

She scowled and reminded me of when she was fourteen.

"I saw the way he looked at Summer and called him out on it. He told me I needed to grow up."

She stuck her chin out definitely, challenging me to argue with her.

"Oh fucking hell, not this again.” I snapped, making her blink in surprise. "She's our sister; she's in love with Gabe. She also loves you to death. Maybe Lucas is right."

She stared at me aghast, her eyes widening in disbelief.

"He's attractive enough to have anyone he wants, Alice. He wants you. When are you going to get over your stupid little crush on Gabe?"

"I don’t—”

I put my hand up to stop her, making her close her mouth instantly.

"You can't lie to me. You have liked him since you were thirteen. But he's married to Summer. That's why you hate her so much, be honest with yourself if no one else, Alice."

She stared past me, shock on her beautiful features.

"I wouldn't ever—”