Shay's POVThe sunlight visible through the light satin curtains was what woke me up, I smiled while sitting up and then slowly dragged myself out of bed and did my usual morning routine but only this time, I was at Sylvia's place. I slept over yesterday, enlightening her with the main highlights of my day with Jason. I couldn't stop talking about him nor could I even stop myself from thinking about him every few minutes. I keep reminding myself that I'm getting a little carried away with my emotions but can you blame me? My whole life was strictly monitored by my parents that ever since the moment I hit puberty, I was not even allowed to talk to a guy unless they allowed me to. Let alone getting a boyfriend. I even tried the whole low-key relationship thing, and I almost kicked out of the house at 16.This whole relationship thing with Jason, it's both new and exciting to me. I like the feeling of being around him, he makes me feel at ease and also safe. Which is why I've been trying

Shay's POVDays turned to weeks, and weeks slowly turned to months. No news or update from the people investigating Shawn's case that now, everyone that I know are almost sure that he's really dead. For the past two months, I stopped going to work and just remained in my big empty room and only coming out when it's time to eat or going outside for some fresh air. Dad kept himself busy at work every day trying to run the business on his own now that Shawn is not here anymore. He's also been contacting the detective leading Shawn's missing case and providing all the help that he can just to assist them with anything.Honestly, I think the only reason why he wants them to find Shawn alive so he can return home and handle the mess and chaos he had created ever since the news about him being missing was released o

Shay's POVThe next Monday, I finally had the energy to go to work. I woke up early when my alarm started ringing around five thirty and then got ready. Ever since the day that dad and I had talked, I've been busy during the weekend figuring out what to do. If I keep ignoring what dad wanted me to do, then sooner or later he'll find out about my work at Cartwright & Evans and I can't risk that, which is why I have decided to go to work today and resign from there before it gets too complicated. Then, next I'll start packing my stuff in secret and go apartment hunting on Wednesday to get my own place ready when I move out of here.The plan is all set and I'm ready to get started but the only thing that's holding me back, is the thought of Jason. A part of me wants to still go out with him and maybe after I

Jason's POVThere weren't many people inside the café, considering that it was still early in the morning so there weren't many people around and I was glad because of that. I easily spotted him sitting in a far corner alone with his coffee so I made my way towards him. He immediately saw me and was about to stand up to greet me with a handshake but I quickly sat down on the vacant seat in front of him before he had the chance. He awkwardly withdrew his hand and then sat down while facing me with a smile on his face."I'm surprised you wanted to meet this early, Mr. Cartwright. So, what can I help you with?"He took a quick sip of his coffee and it totally gives away how unsettled and nervous he was. I sighed before reaching into my pocket and sli

Shay's POVOh boy.Running into Jason's mom was so unexpected for me that my heart even jumped in surprise when she suddenly walks in. My body was frozen in shock and the words were unable to form in my mouth as we stood staring each other with confusion. She stood in front of me and squint her eyes while assessing me from head to toe."You look vaguely familiar. We've met before right?"I finally forced myself to speak and plastered a smile on my face."Yes, we have. I'm shay, it's so nice to see you again Mrs. Cartwright."I reached my hand out towards her and she shook my hand