𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐖𝐖𝐌)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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The light sky catches my attention. On any other day, I wouldn't be lying on the ground in the park watching the sky with Harper. However, it's her birthday and I want to make her happy.

Might I add that I skipped school for her? There is no doubt in my mind that I am an excellent sister.

"Hey, Ari" I turn my head looking at Harper, and hum in response. " Are you ok?" I smile nodding my head yes. "Yes, I'm ok Harper. But today is not about me it's about you" I poke her nose making her laugh.

She smiles "I like when a day is all about me" I laugh lifting myself "Of course" I grab my phone and check the time. "It's almost time that I must get to work. Come on" I reach out to her and she grabs it picking herself up.

We both gathered our things before leaving the park. I wouldn't say I went to the park just for her, but I was thinking about stuff. A long-term friendship ended because of me. Well, they might talk things out.

Hell, what am I thinking? Michael doesn't forgive and forget. I'm pretty sure Michael is plotting revenge as I speak of him. I still feel guilty. It's not my fault but still.

This is the reason why I didn't want to get involved with Polo. I know he will come with drama and I already have enough drama in my life. I thought if I just talk to Polo, say we will never work out. The end.

I thought it would be easier to avoid him, but I don't know if I was right. I don't want to regret not taking the risk and not talking to him. I'm not sure what to do.

I hold Harper's hand as we cross the busy street. The park isn't too far from our house. I'd say it's 8 minutes away.

"Finally home!" Harper says running to the door. I laughed unlocking the door for her "Ok I'll see you tonight" She runs inside I laughed closing the door. Might I add I haven't seen Polo since that night so today I'm going to see him again.

As I begin my journey to work, I begin to feel a bit tired. I've been awake since 6 a.m. helping Mom plan Harper's birthday even though it's today. I take a deep breath and push through exhaustion.

After working in a tense environment for a few hours I knew I had to say something. It's just wrong for Polo not to go since he has known Harper for longer than I have. She is his sister.

Polo locks the door. "Polo you can come to the dinner. You won't make anybody uncomfortable" he sighs before answering. "I don't want to talk about this." He stares at the floor, his hands shaking.

"I didn't like Michael touching you like that ... He took it too far." I walk up to him touching his shoulder. "I know you had every right to do that. But I can stand up for myself." He looks away, embarrassed. I take his hand to mine. "You shouldn't have to. At least with me around. Ari, I want you!"

He fully turned his body to mine "I can't stand when another man touches you" He pulls me close, wrapping his arms around my waist. His lips met mine, and I melted into him.

I don't want to stop, but I have to. "Polo," I say pulling away from him, "you're toxic and you know that. We are not going to work and everybody including you and me knows that." My voice screams, "Why do you continue to do this to me?"

He steps back. "You don't know that?" I scoff. He doesn't understand the damage he does. I can't take it anymore. "We can't get along for one minute. Come to dinner or not I don't care."

I take off my apron and leave the cafe. He doesn't move. I look at him one last time, but all I see is the same stubbornness. I shake my head, not believing this is happening, and walk away.