He has a heart of stone... but for her he's burn the world.
Kieran Diaz has thought about one thing since he was seven years old: killing the man who murdered his father. He doesn't have time for love and that's just the way he likes it.
But when he...
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"DAHLIA MAURA HARPER," My mother's voice was loud enough that everyone in the boutique could hear. "You're in love."
I playfully throw my flip-flops at her. "Could you be any louder mom?"
My mother grinned. "I can be if you want me to."
"No need. I'm sure everyone in the store heard you." I giggled before focusing my attention back on the task at hand, which was getting the clasp of one my heels to fit into the hole.
Today was our bi-weekly mother-daughter date, and as per usual we were spending it shopping courtesy of Christian Harper's credit card.
"So are you going to deny it?" My mother pressed. I glance up from my ankle, seeing my mother pierce me with her stare. I could deny it, but my mother was too smart to believe me. Besides, I didn't want to lie to my mother.
I never have.
I never plan to.
But telling my mom how I feel would be me admitting to feelings I haven't even told Kieran yet. "No, I'm not going to deny it." I finally answer.
My mother squeals in delight before rushing over to me and squeezing me. It was moments like this that made me realize how lucky I am.
Stella Alonso wasn't just my mother.
She was also my best-friend.
"Tell me everything!" She demands. "Who is he? Is he nice? Where did you guys meet? How long have you guys been dating? When can your father and I meet him?'
"Mom, breathe." I giggle. "Okay, if I tell you, you have to promise not to tell dad."
"Why would you think I would tell your dad?" My mom appeared offended.
"You tell dad everything." I said deadpanned.
"I do not-" She began to argue but stopped once she saw the look I gave her. "Okay, maybe I do," My mother blushed. "But if you don't want me to tell you father than I won't."
I inhaled a sharp breath, debating if I should tell her or not. It wasn't like I was trying to keep Kieran a secret but our relationship was also still very new, but I went with my gut and decide to tell her anyways.
"It's Kieran." I confess and watch as my mother's eye widen.
"Wh-what?"
I nod my head grinning at her stunned reaction.
"Mom he's so sweet and funny." I gush.
"How can you tell? The man hardly speaks."
"No, that's just because you have to get him to let his guard down," I defend.
"Aww, seems like he just needed you to help him do that." My mom smiles.
"That's all you have to say? You're not worried about his age?"
