icon 0
icon TOP UP
rightIcon
icon Reading History
rightIcon
icon Sign out
rightIcon
icon Get the APP
rightIcon

Try Harder

Chapter 5 Second attempt

Word Count: 1232    |    Released on: 14/07/2021

othes. They chatted and she bravely asked how she came

times, but it's not meant to be. We've been friends ever since, bu

rmation she was given. She bit h

can you tell me a

eyebrow. "Well, what d

d that Christan r

met, how they fell in love, how they dated? It's all in the past. She's gone. What you nee

those lines when she asked that question. Gia's right. She

intrigued by her smile

first wife? Does he hav

be, aren't you? Isn't that the whol

e setup. It wasn't part of her plan. It has its own pros and c

She and Gia were in love

ut still elegant in this

ssets. It was a somewhat tight fit but st

he time they arrived. Thankfully, there were vacant

ow, there's a tacit agreement on what they would like to have. Also, they trust Chri

d I have a lot in common so w

ned. That,

an. She must do something, is what she figured. A

e bar when Gia abruptly turned in her seat. While doin

rise, inhaling sha

thought someone called

ten seconds. Gia already grabbed the napkin C

good thing we shopped earlier. Why don

g the woman has ill intentions, she figured out what she's trying to do.

s still flustered and didn't bother looking ar

Aren't you going to help h

iquid in her glass. "In fact, I

w her to speak about the incident, though. They're still in the ba

n't look like that. Own this dress. B

king it fit her curves. Taking a deep

She sounds doubtful. Gi

ey returned to their seats. She only looked a little uncomfortable. This

e did wipe her body dry earlier, bu

. "Ripe for

mpt at teasing. Christan

et's ask Christa

at her. What i

n eyebrow upon h

gorgeous on her but she's d

ooked at herself and made sure she's poised. Then, she looked up

t suits you." He

you compliment a woman. If it looks good o

es at her. She's setting him

He said this to Ale

. She decided to let it go and contin

beach sometime. My hu

ule, then." She replied be

and his kids. He takes them out to the

ours, they decided

after they entered the latter's car. T

Gia knew what she

ht you were sabotaging me."

statement and expression. It

ter we shopped?" She was curious. Was it r

ought his attention to your..." She pointedly looked at h

beforehand because...?"

ting, so I figured it could only be a natural re

u. I was rattled, so I didn't notice...

caught him glancing at Alena a few times.

Claim Your Bonus at the APP

Open
Try Harder
Try Harder
“Alena Reed is a hopeless romantic. And when she falls for someone, she falls hard. Too bad she'd set her eyes on Christan Taylor. He's twelve years her senior and a very successful businessman. She realized they have business ties but they weren't acquainted. That is, until her sister got married. The first time she'd seen him, she was moved by his story. But of course, she knew that wasn't the whole of it. He'd been married before and has two children. His wife was killed years ago. Does she pity the man? No. But in her eyes, he's extremely attractive and in need of affection. Love. Despite her father's disagreement, she still chased after him. He rebuffed her many times, but she promised to try harder. Whatever it takes.”
1 Chapter 1 First meeting2 Chapter 2 Business relations3 Chapter 3 First attempt 4 Chapter 4 Meeting the kids5 Chapter 5 Second attempt 6 Chapter 6 His past 7 Chapter 7 Third attempt8 Chapter 8 Seduction9 Chapter 9 Prohibition10 Chapter 10 Avoidance11 Chapter 11 Seeking comfort12 Chapter 12 Overdue conversation13 Chapter 13 Tanya's words14 Chapter 14 Change of mind15 Chapter 15 Innocent meeting16 Chapter 16 Last try17 Chapter 17 After party18 Chapter 18 His place19 Chapter 19 Planning a date20 Chapter 20 The date21 Chapter 21 Calm days22 Chapter 22 Disapproval 23 Chapter 23 Picnic 24 Chapter 24 Trouble 25 Chapter 25 Beginning 26 Chapter 26 Open up27 Chapter 27 Commitment 28 Chapter 28 Three words 29 Chapter 29 Mommy 30 Chapter 30 Grandparents 31 Chapter 31 Preciously32 Chapter 32 Grandsons 33 Chapter 33 Mom's gifts 34 Chapter 34 Wedding preparation35 Chapter 35 Trouble 36 Chapter 36 Family37 Chapter 37 Rescue 38 Chapter 38 Safe 39 Chapter 39 Her Refusal40 Chapter 40 His Past41 Chapter 41 The Taylors42 Chapter 42 Background43 Chapter 43 Wedding44 Chapter 44 Resolution 45 Chapter 45 Ending