This is Chapter 1 from my current work in progress. Not yet published. There were rules in the cash-for-beauty game. The money held the power. The beauty followed the rules and jumped through the hoops. Noura I knew what everyone would think if they knew the truth about my marriage. They'd be shocked and appalled...
Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.
Ryder comes home to a Christmas surprise. This short takes place before the events in The Big Gamble.
Brooke goes out of her way to make Brian's birthday one he will never forget.
Brian gets put through the ringer while taking care of his eight month old daughter, Ella while Brooke is gone for the day working.
