Her eyes almost popped out when she saw the number, and she screamed, "225 THOUSAND DOLLARS???!!"
Everyone in the room froze. Rachel's mouth was wide open, Phoebe slowly blinked like she wasn’t sure if she’d heard it right.
"Is that even legal for a high school party?" Chandler mu...
2025-07-15 10:58:10 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the ice cream stop, Rachel and I decided to head over to Monica’s apartment (she was one of the reasons I came here).
When we reached the familiar building, Rachel led the way up. I didn’t even need to knock—she pushed the door open like she owned the place.
"Look who’s ...
2025-07-14 10:11:27 +0000 UTC View PostA few days had passed, and the final one arrived (for November 2001). I was on the phone with Anthony at 6 a.m.
"We bought 100 million shares of Enron over the past few days, closing out our entire short position," I said, pacing the hallway.
"Since our average sell price was $51.50 a...
2025-07-13 12:39:19 +0000 UTC View PostAs I closed the door to my room, silence wrapped around me like a blanket. The thick walls muted everything—no laughter, no chatter, no Carly yelling over Sam. Just peace.
I threw myself onto the bed and reached for the book on my nightstand. It was Crime and Punishment—dense a...
2025-07-11 11:30:08 +0000 UTC View PostI walked to the living room. Missy was talking with Paige, and Mom was next to her.
"Oh look, the subject has arrived," Paige smirked.
"Missy, don’t you want another smartass in your house? I even paid for that," I declared.
"Too bad, there’s no refund," Paige replied. "Righ...
2025-07-10 10:53:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, I was on the phone with Paige while getting dressed.
"Yes, it was as I explained," I said. "I will go to the funeral, you four can go without me."
She sighed on the other end, but I could tell she wasn’t going to argue (for obvious reasons).
"Hey! Let's get t...
2025-07-09 12:46:03 +0000 UTC View PostI was sitting at the kitchen counter in Malibu, munching toast and sipping coffee. Two new songs was released today, Feel So Close (Calvin Harris) and Hey Brother (AvinciI)
Charlie sat across from me, nursing a Bloody Mary like it was a cure-all, while Alan was mid-r...
2025-07-08 14:27:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe bell rang loud and clear through the halls of the school, but it wasn’t what woke me up.
It was Pippa.
She leaned over my desk, her freshly dyed blonde hair falling to one side as she poked my cheek with a pencil. "Rise and shine, popstar. We’re not in the afterparty anymore."...
2025-07-07 11:11:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe music was still pulsing through the speakers when I stepped to the side with Tasha to grab another drink. Paige was with us too, lingering just behind.
I reached into the cooler and pulled out a cold can of Monster. Everyone else grabbed one too—Tasha, Paige, even Freddie. Cracking mi...
2025-07-06 10:08:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe applause was still echoing when I slid my fingers down the last keys of the piano. The lights dimmed for a second before returning to their normal hue, and I stood up, giving a slight bow. The crowd clapped once more.
"Seems like I’m still good," I said with a smirk, then placed my fi...
2025-07-04 14:34:18 +0000 UTC View Post"He doesn’t know who owns JD Company. Out of 500 million, he’s assuming the company took 350 million—the rest being used for payments, as would be in your case. He wouldn’t believe we have billions in our account. I sometimes don’t," said Pepper.
"With four finished films and four...
2025-07-03 13:05:05 +0000 UTC View PostAfter greeting a few more guests, the seven of us—Paige, me, Regina, Henry, Thomas Siebel, Ralph Lauren, and John Doerr—regrouped near the garden lounge. The afternoon sun cast long shadows over the perfectly trimmed lawn, and the soft hum of conversation floated through the air.
I made...
2025-07-02 11:31:05 +0000 UTC View PostAlex looked smitten, her earlier defiance melted into awe. Her eyes held a mix of disbelief and reluctant admiration.
Paige rolled hers. “He’s bullshitting you, Alex. Wake up.”
Before Alex could respond, Claire moved quickly and wrapped an arm around her daughter, pulling her in...
2025-07-01 10:27:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe group was now spread across the patio, lounging on separate couches. Haley, Alex, Manny, Paige, and I were gathered on a large C-shaped sofa, comfortably sunk into the cushions. On a similar couch nearby sat Claire, Phil, Alan, Gloria, and Charlie.
Claire kept sneaking glances toward ou...
2025-06-30 12:24:18 +0000 UTC View Post"Yes, she is now. She’s 13. She entered Harvard last year," I said.
"What??" Alex screamed again.
Poor girl was having a reality check, I thought.
Paige looked at me, annoyed. "Stop saying 'Cowtech.'"
"Oh, come on. It’s funny. I heard Missy call it that, and I adopted ...
2025-06-29 13:48:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Why are we going to this lunch again?" asked Uncle Charlie.
I was with Uncle Charlie in his new car, a 2001 Lamborghini Murciélago.
"Because Grandma invited everyone. And she did it in my house (she asked me first)... she said hers was under renovation"
After that day, Jay con...
2025-06-28 14:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post"I learned everything, I just choose not to apply it," Paige said, sticking her tongue out playfully.
"Acting like a jerk for no reason, being impulsive, getting into fights over nothing, and thinking it's cool to treat people badly," Freddie murmured. "You basically described Sam before sh...
2025-06-27 10:41:39 +0000 UTC View PostJay blinked, then turned to Claire with a mix of disbelief and amusement. “You dated Charlie?”
Claire winced. “It was one date! Maybe two. It didn’t mean anything.”
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Lunch slowly wrapped up with the clinking of cutlery and last sips of drinks. Plates were cleared, c...
2025-06-26 10:06:08 +0000 UTC View Post“So, Jake, are you and Scarlett secret lovers?” Cam asked, leaning forward with an eager smile.
I was mid-sip and nearly choked. Scarlett just gave a casual shrug.
I dabbed my mouth with a napkin.
Cam waved a hand. “I just want to break the ice.”
“Pretty sure you...
2025-06-25 09:06:31 +0000 UTC View Post"What??" Missy exclaimed. "Not for me," Sam cut in. "I got a year of all-you-can-eat... and something more." "He didn’t want to give one to
"What??" Missy exclaimed.
"Not for me," Sam cut in. "I got a year of all-you-can-eat... and something more."
"He didn’t want to give on...
2025-06-24 13:02:04 +0000 UTC View PostIt was morning when I got a message:
Scarlett: Hiii, I'm in L.A., want to have lunch?
Me: Helloo. Sure thing. Where?
Scarlett: There's a restaurant I used to love when I lived here. We can go there. Nothing fancy though.
Me: I don’t mind. W...
2025-06-23 09:57:34 +0000 UTC View PostPaige smirked, stepping forward with her arms crossed.
"Everyone, this is Paige—my little sister," I said, gesturing toward her.
They all greeted her with a mix of smiles and casual waves.
"Hey, Paige." "Nice to meet you."
"Cool costume," Lauren added.
Paige nodded...
2025-06-22 14:41:48 +0000 UTC View PostI was still standing in front of Pippa, who tilted her head at my last comment, a soft laugh escaping her lips.
"You really think this looks cute?" she asked, gesturing to her chaotic mix of colors.
"I mean, yeah," I replied, still watching her. "It shouldn’t work—but somehow, it ...
2025-06-21 13:45:02 +0000 UTC View PostMom and I were in the kitchen having afternoon coffee when Paige walked in wearing a Halloween costume (the party wouldn’t start for a few more hours).
"Check it, I'm a scary black cat," said Paige.
"Dear, the only person that costume scares is me. Go change it," said Judith.
...
2025-06-20 10:33:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe front door creaked open as Charlie, Dad, and I stepped into the Malibu beach house.
Alan burst through the entryway, singing. "Sherri, baby," he crooned dramatically.
He spun on one foot and pointed both index fingers toward Charlie and me. "Sherri baby," he sang again.
Char...
2025-06-19 11:47:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Can't we just go home?" my dad groaned as we walked into the small beachside coffee with Uncle Charlie.
"If I gotta drag you to the doctor," Uncle Charlie began, pushing open the door, "at eight in the morning..."
He gestured toward the counter. "...you can cool your jets while I get...
2025-06-18 10:43:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe episode continued, and the room stayed quiet for a few minutes—one of those rare moments where everyone was too engaged to talk.
"That was really good," said Cher. "I'm happy for Laura."
Everyone else chimed in with their praise, nodding in agreement.
"Let's send a message...
2025-06-17 14:05:42 +0000 UTC View PostTwo weeks had passed, and the group was getting together again at my house in Santa Monica. Paige had adapted well to her new life—which wasn’t surprising. My friends are nice, and she could enjoy a life of comfort (and luxury).
She had quickly managed to transfer to Caltech.
I wa...
2025-06-16 10:56:19 +0000 UTC View Post"Don’t worry, I will help you," I said. Paige nodded and gave me a kiss on the cheek. A chaste one, with no other meaning involved. "Thank y
"Don’t worry, I will help you," I said.
Paige nodded and gave me a kiss on the cheek. A chaste one, with no other meaning involved.
"T...
2025-06-15 14:13:37 +0000 UTC View PostShe looked at me for a long moment. "Are you serious? Why are you doing this?" "I'll be honest with you," I said, meeting her eyes. "Because
She looked at me for a long moment. "Are you serious? Why are you doing this?"
"I'll be honest with you," I said, meeting her eyes. "Because you...
2025-06-14 11:09:56 +0000 UTC View Post