JUST ONE CHANCE

Leo couldn't believe his eyes. The one girl he thought he'd never see again. Ella. They had been together three years ago, but she broke his heart in the worst way possible. And now, here she was, standing in front of him.

"Ella? What are you doing here?" he asked, confused.

"I'm...well, Leo, can we talk?" she said softly.

"Hell no!" he refused, his voice sharp.

"Please, I know I did you wrong," she pleaded.

"Yes, you did more harm than good, but I don't want to talk to you! Never!" he replied, his voice rising in anger.

Liam, sensing the tension, spoke up, "I'll leave you both to talk."

Leo shot Liam a look, "No, Liam stay!"

Ella took a step closer, "Leo...please, just...listen to me."

"Listen to you? After three years? What do you take me for? A fool or someone stupid?" he spat out in frustration.

"Leo!" she called out.

"You know what, I'm done here," he said, picking up his car keys and heading toward the door.

"Leo, please just hear me out," she begged, chasing him until she tripped. "Ah!"

Turning around to look at her, Leo said, "You know what? Stop chasing me because that's all you'll be getting. Pain!" With that, he got into his car and left the premises.

Ella was left on the floor, crying. "I'm sorry, Leo. I just wish you could give me another chance. A lot happened. I was stuck in between family and love, and as much as I loved you, I couldn't choose you. I'm really sorry," she muttered to herself.

Liam approached her, "Ella! What happened?"

"He wouldn't listen to me. He's really mad at me, Liam. He hates me," she said, tears streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry about that. He just isn't prepared for this. Things took him unaware. But you can't blame him for his actions. You brought this upon yourself. Three years isn't three days, you know. He needs time to process things," Liam reasoned. "How about you go home and get some rest while I try to reason things with him?"

"Are you sure he's ever going to listen to me?" Ella asked, uncertain.

"I don't know, Ella, but I'll try my best," Liam assured her.

"Thank you," Ella said, before walking away, her heart heavy with regret.

AT SIREN'S HOUSE

The silence was almost too much to bear, and Logan was desperate to break it. As he entered the living room, he registered the flickering images of a movie on the screen and the outline of Nalani curled up on the sofa. It was just the two of them alone in the house, and he longed for her to say something, anything, to break the heavy silence between them.

"Can we play a game?" he tried, hoping to entice her.

"What game?" Nalani replied in a monotone voice.

"Truth or dare," Logan suggested, thinking quickly on his feet.

"Logan..." her voice trailed off, but he begged her to play, telling her that he just wanted to do something with her, no matter how small, for old-time's sake.

Nalani agreed, looking bored and disinterested, and asked if they had anything to drink to make it more exciting. She offered to fetch some whiskey or wine, but he insisted that she just show him where the bar was so that he could make his own choice. Minutes later, he found himself back in the living room with two bottles of vodka and two glasses.

"I'll go first - truth or dare?" he asked.

"Truth," Nalani said quickly.

"How are you?" Logan asked, hoping to spark some emotion in her.

"I'm okay," she responded flatly. "Truth or dare?"

"Dare!" Nalani was feeling bold.

"I dare you to tell me everything you're feeling now," he said with a resigned sigh.

Logan watched as Nalani took a deep breath before admitting that she felt empty, betrayed, and unsure about her place in the world. Tears streamed down her face, and Logan quickly offered her reassurance, telling her that she could lean on him if she needed to.

I don't need you. She said. Truth or dare?

Truth.

Why are you really here?

Because I want a second chance. One last chance with you. He shocked her by revealing that he wanted her to take him back, hoping for a second chance. Nalani seemed unmoved by his words, and when she drank the first bottle of vodka as part of her dare, Logan felt guilty for making her do it.

But before he could stop her, she insisted on opening the second bottle and challenged him to empty it himself. It wasn't long before they had consumed far too much alcohol, and Logan could tell that Nalani was drunk and getting more relaxed and open with each passing minute.

Truth or dare Nalani.

I'm going to take a shower, I'm not feeling too good she said leaving me. After pondering for a while I decided to go to the room and wait for her.

In the bedroom, I watched as Nalani emerged from the shower wearing only a pink robe. I couldn't help but stare, my eyes travelling down her body until they met hers.

"You're here," Nalani said, her voice laced with surprise.

"Yeah, was waiting for you. You didn't finish your turn. So answer me - truth or dare?" Logan said, his smirk turning into a knowing grin.

Nalani's eyes darted away from him, and she hesitated before choosing "truth" again.

"Do you still have feelings for me, or am I no longer in your heart?" Logan asked, his voice slow and deep.

Nalani refused to answer, and Logan couldn't resist issuing a demand.

"Take off the robe then," he ordered, feeling a rush of power. "That's your punishment. Thirty minutes with nothing on."

"What?" I protested, looking shocked.

"Yes, that's the game. Play by the rules," He taunted me. If you can't answer then take your punishment.

Nalani hesitated for a moment before slowly stripping the robe off her body and dropping it to the floor. She was wearing a red G-string, but she covered her chest with her hands, her body language defensive and uncertain.

But Logan didn't want her to hide herself. "Don't cover up. Let me see everything," he ordered again.

As I approached her, I could feel my pulse quickening and my desire igniting. I didn't care if it was the alcohol or not - I wanted her, and I wanted her badly.

He took my hands and pried them away from my chest, revealing my breasts to his hungry eyes. He ran his palms over my curves, his fingers finding my nipples as he began to explore my body with reckless abandon.

Before I knew what was happening, he had captured my lips in a feverish kiss, one hand tangling in my hair as he pulled me closer to him. His other hand slipped down to my panties, his fingers tracing the outline of my sex before sliding inside and exploring my depths.

I moaned and gasped, my pleasure building with each passing second as he took me to the brink of ecstasy. I was intoxicated with the sensations coursing through my body, and nothing else mattered at that moment except the man who was driving me wild with desire.

I continued to kiss and touch her with reckless abandon, my own need growing with each passing second but I dared not go further without her permission as I laid her on the bed gently looking into her eyes.

Nalani... Can I? I asked seeking permission to go further.