Fake it 'til you make it has been the motto I live by since my mother died.

I'm also doing a really bad job at the making it part.

The night we met, I was at my lowest.

But you gave me a reason to feel happy again.

For the first time in over a year, I was optimistic.

You and I? We're the same. Don't form attachments. Follow the rules. Don't dream of a future.

Too bad our hearts wouldn't listen.

And this storm we're going through? The one that threatens to rip us apart?

It doesn't care that I'm falling for you.

Falling for You is created by Jennifer Van Wyk, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Falling for You

"I’m nervous." I admit, pressing a hand to my stomach.


"You know what it’s going to say, just look."


I narrow my eyes at him. "Don’t rush me, Rex. This is a big deal."


He rolls his eyes and snatches the object out of my hand. "I’ll look."


"No!" I shout, stopping him. "No. I can do this. I need to do this. Just, hold my hand while I look?"


He doesn’t make fun of me for my dramatics or tell me I’m being ridiculous. Even though I kind of am. He’s right. I know what it’s going to say when I look, but knowing and seeing are two very different things.


I scrunch up my nose and glare at him, take a deep breath, squeeze his fingers and look down.


Paul: I’d love to come for dinner. Thank you.


Ethan: Yup. Us too. Liv wants to know what to bring.


"See? I told you it wouldn’t be a big deal."


"Not a big deal? Are you high? It’s a huge deal, Rex! My brother and his father are coming over for Christmas Eve dinner!"


Chapter 46: Just Look