The morning sun painted a warm glow across Alex's luxurious home as he wandered through the spacious rooms. Something felt amiss. He called out for Zac, but there was no response. Puzzled, he made his way to the kitchen, hoping for answers and a comforting breakfast.The chef greeted him with a peculiar look. Alex raised an eyebrow, "Is there something going on I should know about? And where is my mum?"The chef hesitated before responding, "She'll be here soon, but sir, you should check your face. You're breaking out in hives."Alex's hand instinctively went to his face, and horror swept over him as he gazed into the mirror. Hives adorned his skin, an unwelcome and unexpected addition to his morning routine. "What in the world is this? Is there a nut in the food I ate yesterday morning?"The chef shook his head vigorously, "Not at all, sir. Your mother specifically told me about your allergies, and I made sure there isn't a nut around the house. Perhaps you ate something you shouldn'

The morning sunlight filtered through Isabella's bedroom window, signaling the start of a new day. She rose from her bed, the events of the previous night still fresh in her mind. As she prepared for work, her phone buzzed incessantly with missed calls.Curiosity piqued, Isabella retrieved her phone, scrolling through the list of missed calls. The screen revealed a mosaic of names and numbers, including Jessica's persistent attempts to reach her. Isabella, not in the mood for immediate engagement, stowed her phone in her bag, opting to deal with it later.Avoiding the main entrance to her house, Isabella slipped out through the back door. The quiet escape allowed her to sidestep any potential encounters with her mother or brother. The solitude of the morning air enveloped her as she made her way to the car parked nearby.As the engine roared to life, Isabella navigated the familiar streets, the city awakening to the hustle and bustle of another workday. Her mind, however, lingered on

Amid the sterile scent of the hospital room, Alex's phone pierced the quiet with Layla's call. He picked up, a polite greeting escaping his lips, "Hey, Layla. How are you doing?"Layla's voice, smooth and composed, responded with gratitude, "Very well. Thanks for honoring our invite.""Anytime!" Alex replied, trying to inject a sense of normalcy into the conversation.But Layla had other matters on her mind. "Buddy, we really need to talk. What was that about yesterday?"Alex sighed, the weight of the previous night's events returning. "Layla, I had no idea she was going to be around. Did you know about it?""I'm just as unclear as you. Hope you're good, though. I mean, seeing them together last night must have taken a toll on you," Layla empathized."Oh no, not at all. I'm over that," Alex asserted, although the words held a trace of defensiveness.Layla changed the topic, asking about his whereabouts. "Where are you?""Hospital. Hives," Alex admitted, a tinge of frustration in his v

The day's hustle culminated in Alex wrapping up work and heading toward the sales department to find Bambi. As he approached, the sounds of a heated exchange reached his ears, prompting a frown to crease his forehead. Pushing the door ajar, he witnessed a scene that sent a surge of discomfort through him.Becca's voice, laced with frustration and impatience, echoed through the room as she harshly berated Bambi. "Are you telling me you don't know what columns to put these in? After the instructions given to you by Tony? It's even very obvious. You put the ones marked in blue for the voucher, and the red ones for debits. Are you kidding me? Are you this daft? Oh my goodness, I can't with you right now. I really don't know why he's doing this, why he hired you, dumbass. Don't stress me, and get this shit done, you hear me? Dumbass!"Bambi stood there, visibly mortified, her eyes downcast. She didn't utter a word, merely nodding in acknowledgment as Becca continued her tirade. The weight

After Bambi left, Alex rejoined the group inside. Daniel couldn't help but express his admiration, saying, "Yo, unlike that girl, she's good... plus she's fine. Did you see that ass?"John, with a teasing grin, chimed in, "You have a thing with ladies that have a big butt."Alex rolled his eyes, playfully exasperated. "Okay, enough, you guys. And she doesn't really have the backside like that."Zac couldn't resist adding his own comment. "So you admit you do like women with a fat Kardashian butt, huh?"Alex sighed, knowing he was outnumbered. "Sometimes." The room erupted into laughter.Daniel prodded, "So, give us the tea about last night."Alex leaned back, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Well, I was so surprised and kind of relieved to see her, honestly."Daniel raised an eyebrow, adding a teasing tone, "Both your ex?""Okay, stop," Alex laughed. "You know I'm talking about Isabella."Aaron, genuinely surprised, chimed in, "Isabella was at the party?"Alex confirmed, "Yes, wi