everybody has their job 9 to five and getting drain they settle for second best scared to risk what the future might bring what the future might bring I hold my breath waiting for someone to knock at my door telling me there is more waiting for me wo [Music] if I love you harder than I've ever done before oh maybe I feelong somewhere above the water my lungs TI I'm running for a long time I think got BL maybe I Bel long if I love a little harder soon after I left feeling pretty surprised by this turn of events but I was going to take any help I could to sort out mom's situation you might be flying high right now little bro but I know what your biggest weakness is and I'm going to use it to bring you down very soon [Music] the next day in class I just couldn't focus on what the teacher was saying because I couldn't stop thinking about how both Dom and Margo's seats were empty and I wasn't the only one where's Margo I saw her last night by the lockers laughing with Dominic they probably sneaked off somewhere I can smell something juicy going on between them for some reason that made me feel kind of sick to my stomach later at recess I could barely get my lunch down jeez your chicken nuggets are begging you to eat them already I'm just full mom gave me some extra Fried Chicken when I did some deliveries this morning and you didn't give me any how dare you you're going to oh no you don't you little butthole I leaned over to see Clover playing a video game furiously you're getting all worked up because of a game I tried it the other day because I was bored and apparently I'm really good at it but also it's become really personal now this unbeatable Beast 123 keeps on challenging me because he or she can't accept that he or she is totally beatable wait your username is sharks can't poop 96 yeah what do you right is it just then I noticed Dom walk in and he was instantly surrounded by a horde of girls which he didn't seem to mind at all so were you able to talk to Mr new found Fame about your mom's deportation problem no but someone is already taken care of it I looked down at A's message on my phone who had texted me earlier saying someone was already working on getting mom's documents in order suddenly I was startled when Clover slammed her hand hard on the table yes take that loser you're such a dork who does this sharks Camp poop 96 think he is you're just a noob and I'll beat you next time later that night I was sitting at my desk with my laptop when an email popped up and as I read it quickly I jumped out of my chair in excitement mom I quickly picked up my laptop and ran down the stairs to the kitchen Mom Mom just then mom came running in with a fire extinguisher where's the fire or or the thief what are you talking about Mom I got offered a huge publishing deal if I sign up they'll give me an advanced payment to start and it could really help us right now Mom dropped the extinguisher and squealed for joy as we both hugged each other and jumped around like kids okay okay I need to calm down I think I'm going to go out for a quick walk but it's rather late I'll be right back don't worry and with that I hurried out the door and started walking around the neighborhood neighor Hood buzzing with excitement all I really wanted to do was call Dom and tell him the good news and I almost dialed his number a couple of times but something held me back then suddenly a car on the road started slowing down next to me and I felt a bit alarmed maybe it wasn't such a good idea to be walking alone at this time I picked up my Pace when someone called out s it's me I sighed in relief and turned to see Ace leaning out his car window what are you doing out here just walking listen I'm glad I caught you I want to talk about your mom's papers can we go somewhere and sit where just nearby hop in I felt a bit awkward but I wanted to know what he had to say so I got in the car I thought he'd take me to a cafe or something but he stopped outside a playground why here it's a beautiful night and I thought we could sit on the swings oh well you just didn't strike me as a swings kind of guy sure I am I just miss being a kid sometimes you've been working for your dad since a young age so that's pretty understandable yeah Dad has always relied on me and I can't let him down you know besides I've always wanted to save the world by doing something great through biotech that sounds awesome Ace anyway about those documents oh right ace reached for his jackets in her pocket and handed me some papers you and your mom just need to read and sign these papers and then the lawyer I'm working with will process them in just a few days oh thank you so much also I just got a publishing deal and I can use the advanced payment to take care of the fees a publishing deal that's amazing I knew they'd get in touch with you wait what how did you know that shoot sorry I wasn't supposed to blurt that out Ace looked away shyly and scratched the back of his head okay you caught me you were behind this since I knew you won't accept any money from me I thought about showing my friend your story online because he's working for a huge publishing company I decided not to tell you about this because I didn't want to raise your hopes too soon wait how did you even find my story well everyone at school has been talking about your interesting pen name oh right so everyone knows princess wwac is me that's kind of embarrassing it's cute and I was really hoping the Publishers would call you Ace can I ask you a question why are you suddenly talking to me this is like the first time in so many years and then you're just doing all this and it's just too much remember that night by the pool when I brushed an eyelash away from your cheek you've never left my mind since then well it's not like I never noticed before how pretty you are I really don't know why we didn't talk to each other before I was caught off guard as he leaned over from a swing and gently pushed away some hair from my face am I going too fast or making you uncomfortable no I mean it's just a bit overwhelming and I don't know how to thank you for everything there's one thing you can do just go out with me and I'll make all your trouble go away I would really take care of my girlfriend I sat Frozen in my spot Ace of all the people in the world liked me enough to be my boyfriend my mind was spinning and my face felt like it was on fire can I think about it of course take all the time you need I can wait I've been standing outside sti's door for at least 10 minutes hesitant to knock I knew I hadn't been very nice to her lately and I wanted to apologize I started pacing across the porch as I practiced my lines dude I'm sorry about my attitude lately I'm just I'm just hurt because you're not telling me everything especially about what's going on between you and Ace please forgive me I miss you I hope we can suddenly the door opened and I jumped back oh Dom I didn't know you were here sweetie hi Mrs Wilson is STI home her bedroom window is closed she went for an evening walk around the neighborhood she got a publishing deal and she wanted to calm herself down isn't that great news oh but of course she already told you and that's why you're here right w wow yeah of course that's why I came to congratulate her in person but don't you think it's a bit late for her to be walking alone well she called and said she's with your brother oh I see do you want to come inside and wait for her it's fine Mrs Wilson I'll come by later good night I felt anger bubbling inside me as I walked back to my place why were Ace and Sadie suddenly so close why hadn't she even spoken to me about this this was not okay just then my phone rang and I was surprised to see it was Margot hello hey there what are you doing right now um nothing much just getting ready to sleep can you come over now but it's almost midnight it's okay if you can't my parents are out of town as usual and I was just feeling a bit lonely but it's no biggie I thought about it for a few seconds then said I'll be there in 10 great see you soon I wasn't really sure what I was doing but if stie could be out on moonlit walks with my brother celebrating good news in her life well I could certainly hang out with Margot which maybe wasn't the best idea because I was just feeling kind of awkward being there in her living room as we settled on the couch to watch a movie but Margot seemed more keen to talk my parents are super busy I'm always alone here and sometimes it drives me crazy how about Dana and your other friends do they come here often not much I'm not really comfortable with them then suddenly she removed the cushion lying between us and moved much closer I'd rather have you here I hope you don't mind oh yeah yeah no I had some time tonight otherwise I'm quite busy nowadays but suddenly she leaned in even closer and kissed me Square on the lips I felt stunned I think I like you Dom do you like me too a few nights later Clover was at my place for a sleepover but I could hardly focus on anything and kept re-watching Margo's stories on Instagram I mean it just doesn't seem like Dom what doesn't him hanging around with Margot and partying with her circle of elite friends I got news for you girl Dominic always belonged to the elite Circle maybe he's just wondering now why he was hanging out with us commoners all along how come on he's never been like that I just don't get why he'd change overnight and what's worse is that whenever I try to talk to him he finds a way to avoid me it's driving me nuts just admit that you're jealous I'm not I'm just saying all these parties and public displays are more like Aces style not Doms speaking of Ace you need to give me all the details on that I don't know what to make of Ace he's been really friendly the past few days more than friendly in fact he's been flirting with me a lot and he's the one who's been helping me with Mom's problem Clover nearly spat out her soda as she stared at me in disbelief that was him did you give him a love potion or something I find it weird to be honest he's just too good to be true he's even planning to send some bodyguards to protect us from those goons who keep threatening mom what if he's up to something what could he be up to and really what do you have to lose you date a hot guy and get your mom out of trouble you can always break up with him later if you don't like him but I don't know how Dom will feel about this they've always been Rivals and I've been put in a difficult position well Dom isn't around much lately so right Clover was watching my face intently so I forced a smile before I forget Ace actually asked me out to a party then what are you waiting for stop being so boring even just for a night and just go I was almost considering it yeah I think I was going to go D was busy partying with Margo why should I care what he'd think of me going out with Ace I walked into the club on Ace's arm feeling many eyes on us the place was buzzing and everyone was really glammed up which made me feel awkward and out of place but Ace led me straight to the dance floor and pulled me in by the waist isn't this amazing uh yeah I guess listen I don't really know how to dance just follow my lead and move to the Rhythm I was sitting on a bar stool next to Margo when I spotted Ace and Sadie on the Dance Floor and my stomach flipped I felt something close to rage when I saw Ace's hand on her waist just then Margot grabbed my hand and pulled me to the dance floor too and soon enough Sadie turned in my direction and our eyes met I could see she looked surprised and quickly tried to hide it as she gave me a weak smile before looking away of all the guys out there why my rival trater why am I even surprised that he's dating her she's Practically Perfect Margot had her arms around my neck and suddenly she grabbed my face and kissed me and I kissed her back my heart felt like it was breaking as I saw Dom and Margo kiss I needed to get out of here I gently pulled away from Ace I I got to go to the restroom I ran to the bathroom blocked myself into a cubicle and then I burst into tears the next day at school I was still feeling bummed out about the events of the night when I walked over to my locker as I was taking my books out a small silver envelope fell to the floor there was nothing written on it but I found two cards inside the first card said it's it's been years can't wait to finally meet you dad I stood Frozen for a few seconds in Surprise what kind of prank was this and who would play it on me the second card said dinner at 6:00 p.m. Ras de Pierre give your name at the reception yeah sure I'll go to this high-end French restaurant to meet you dad what a stupid joke I slammed my locker shut and tossed the cards in the trash but later that day when I went to my scooter in the school parking lot I found the same silver envelope in the front basket with the same note what's inside someone really thinks this is funny huh just rolled my eyes and started rumaging through my bag for my keys and as I fished them out the same envelope with the same cards fell out oh you have got to be kidding me this is ridiculous I took a deep breath and looked around to see if anyone was watching their prank playing out there weren't many kids around and no one was paying attention to me you know what fine if you're watching me or whatever you win I'll play your little game and find out who has the time to prank me using a father I've never met later that evening I arrived at the fancy French restaurant at 600 p.m. sharp and walked up to the receptionist can you please check for a s on your list madelle s ah yes please let me guide you to your table the server led me to the main dining area and I was about to burst with curiosity I followed him to a secluded corner where a man in his 40s was sitting at a table checking his phone the server bowed his head and left and I stood there confused wondering what to do next just then the man looked up at me and his face broke into a smile as he rose quickly from a seat saie oh my you're actually here please sit who are you exactly sir I was hoping you would just call me dad I just stood there staring at him Frozen in shock I was sitting across from this strange elegant man and I had no idea what to make of this situation is this a joke did someone ask you to do this I know it's weird that I've just sprung up out of nowhere but I swear this is not a joke I really am your dad how do I know you're telling the truth the man quietly placed a folder on the table and pushed it towards me I opened it hesitantly and it was filled with photographs of him and my mom when they were both younger mom had a visible pregnancy bump in one of the photos and there was a sonogram too then I saw some letters and cards unmistakably in Mom's handwriting I I don't understand you look happy here why did you just leave and what are you doing here coming back after 17 years I had no choice but to leave my parents were against my relationship with your mom from the start when your mom got pregnant I told my parents that I was going to marry her my father threatened to hurt her if I didn't stop seeing her he was a dangerous powerful man I had to leave to keep you and your mom safe but I never stopped loving you both why didn't they like her she came from a poor family there was someone else they wanted me to marry and I did it got sick and died 3 years after our wedding why didn't you look for us earlier then I did I found you years ago years ago so what you sit comfortably on your expensive couches in your fancy suits while watching Mom work to death to feed me and send me to school Sadie I tried to come back so many times in the past 10 years but your mom wouldn't let me I was taken aback by that Revelation what do you mean why would she do that your mother hates me and it's understandable tried for years to win her forgiveness but she kept pushing me away it was hard to watch you both struggle knowing I could give you everything I know she kept all this secret from you but please don't hold it against her I know she's just trying to protect you Dad reached out and placed his hands on mine I decided to reach out to you this time without her knowing because I've watched you from afar for too long I wanted to meet you so much and try fixing things this is a lot to process I know I'm sure you're overwhelmed but can I ask you for a favor do you think we could meet again tomorrow I'd like to take you for a day out it would give us a chance to get to know each other better I stayed quiet for a few seconds feeling a storm of emotions and then I said sure I I think I'd like that Dad gave me the widest smile and I couldn't help smiling back the next day we met at a beastro for lunch after which he took me to a luxury Mall death led me into a designer clothing shop where the owner was practically tripping over himself trying to please us and showing us racks of their newest collection I looked around at a few pieces but none of them had price tags ah sir this doesn't have a tag oh miss s we do not put tags on our products but it's for $2,300 oh I see it's lovely I turned around to put it back on the rack but Dad swooped forward and took it from me we're taking that and anything else you want but it's too much I really don't need no butts you agreed to do this with me today by that evening I was surrounded by shopping bags and I was wondering how I'd smuggle them into the house tired actually yes can we go home now I think it's too much already and I'm worried about Mom seeing all this dad looked at me for a moment then sighed I understand let's get you home then I had to get dropped a block away climb over the back wall with all my bags and sneak them in through my bedroom window just as I was inspecting my shopping I suddenly heard a knock on the door sweetie are you there oh my God yes Mom just one sack I quickly shoved everything under the bed leaving only one bag on it before I composed myself and opened the door hi Mom uh hi stie you're smiling really weirdly am I I'm just happy to see you where were you after school you weren't answering my calls oh um Clover dragged me to the mall and she gave me a cute dress and boots as an early birthday present we were busy having fun sorry I missed your calls I see well come down for dinner and 10 okay hi hi Captain you're acting strange is anything wrong not at all mom I'm just excited for dinner Nom Nom in fact I'll just come down with you now and help you mom was looking at me suspiciously as I pushed her out of the room and followed her I had no idea how she'd react if she really knew what I'd been up to that afternoon the next day at school I was standing with Justin in the parking lot when three fancy cars screeched in and Margot Dana and her minion got up of them why are they walking and acting like they're on the set of Mean Girls weirdos I tried not to laugh as Margo approached me with a smile but just then Sadie arrived on her scooter there was something different about her outfit Louis Vuitton boots and a Gucci who is this I only know one person who owns that ugly scooter chicken delivery girl there's no way she can afford those Brands Clover suddenly appeared beside us sipping on a nice latte sorry to burst your jealous bubble but I think she can and she looks good Sadie took her helmet off and she wasn't wearing her glasses then she shook her hair out and I couldn't peel my eyes away she looked stunning she probably got plastic surgery on her whole face I thought you said she couldn't afford those Brands and now you're saying she can't afford plastic surgery make up your mind girl I'm not even talking to you isn't there a button to shut you up Dana slapped the coffee cup out of Clover's hand and stormed off with her minion just then I noticed Margo staring at my face and it felt like she could read my thoughts uh let's go to class shall we yes let's she put her arm through mine and even though I was tempted to I didn't dare look back at S as I got off my scooter I could feel quite a few eyes on me and then Clover came running up to me excitedly how what when why I'll tell you everything hold on we're late for class but it turned out so was the teacher I noticed Dom and Margot talking and he didn't even look my way as I walked in so I ignored him too and went to a corner where Clover and I huddled close together as I told her everything so you're telling me that your dad finally showed up and he's a freaking billionaire Jesus your voice sorry so you're telling me that your dad finally showed up and he's a freaking billionaire yes and I'm not sure how to feel about it Mom's going to kill me if she finds out I met him it's just too complicated but you have to just then Clover got distracted as she looked towards the door your boyfriend is here I turned around to see Ace leaning in the doorway gesturing at me to come out and somehow it just annoyed me wake up my friend your prince charming is calling you can you be any louder wake up my friend your prince charming is calling you you're dead meat I forced a smile and walked up to Ace reluctantly Ace what are you doing here I just wanted to see you do I need a reason but we're having class I don't see any teachers around then he stepped closer to me and brushed his finger against my cheek I saw you this morning and barely recognized you you look stunning Ace Everyone's Watching let's talk later okay okay I was sure Dana was digging a hole in my skull with her glare but I felt more conscious of what dominic must be thinking okay but can I have a kiss what um no I but before I could finish he was pulling me closer and just as I was about to push him away Dom jumped in and punched his face she said no what the heck is wrong with you aren't you satisfied with what you did last night it wasn't enough what are you talking about this and then Ace unbuttoned his shirt revealing bruises all over his body you attacked me because of your stupid jealousy is that how a young businessman behaves what a disgrace to our family just stop it already bro stie just sees you as a friend and nothing more what you're spitting nonsense with that Dominic shoved him back and Ace dropped like a feather to the floor clutching his arm my arm ow my arm I think you fractured it I couldn't believe what was happening I knelt down next to Ace who looked like he was in a lot of pain and then I glared up at Dominic mom have you lost your mind what is wrong with you he turned to me with a hurt expression and just then the principal walked in on the scene what on Earth is happening here Dad had called me into his office and I was feeling both nervous and angry because I knew it was all about the drama Ace had created as I walked in I found dad sitting stiffly in his chair while Ace was smirking in a corner with his bruised face and arm cast you asked for me Dad Dad silently reached for the tablet on his table then pushed it towards me feeling confused I clicked the video on the tablet and I was shocked that it was a recording of the fight between me and Ace in school it showed me punching his face and then pushing him to the ground while Ace wasn't fighting back at all would you like to explain why there is a video sent to my email anonymously of you starting this fight at school Dominic I looked over Ace's blank face and felt anger boil up Dad this jerk anyone seeing this video will think that you're a very violent person Dominic I'm not dad you know this but other people don't the possible future CEO of my company attacking his own brother like a rabbit dog I felt as shocked as Ace looked dad really was considering me as the future CEO dad sighed and slowly shook his head do you remember the story I used to tell you when you were kids oh no Dad please don't no you both need a reminder there once was a wise chimpanzee who ruled the forest he took in a lion cub and a wolf cub and raised them like brothers they both grew up to be strong and Fierce and no one dared to hurt their Kingdom when those two stood together but then a slimy old python started to whisper to them both you're better than your brother you have the stronger jeans you should be king the two started to fight viciously and then everything fell apart their poor old dad was killed in asleep by the python because no one was looking after him and then the pythons took over and banished the wolf and lion from their Kingdom forever okay Dad we get it I'm so disappointed with your actions today Dominic I'm sorry Dad it won't happen again make sure that it doesn't I'll leave you two to sort out your issues then Dad got up and left the room and I turned to Ace you sent that video to Dad did you get a friend to film the whole thing for you can you prove it maybe I just got lucky that someone had their phone out I don't hear a denial I just know you too well little brother anyone gets close to STI and you will act without thinking what is your deal with stie just stay away from her and who are you to dictate anything have you asked her if she wants me to stay away stop using her to get to me that's so low of You All is fair and Love and War dmy you might have won dad's favor to consider you for CEO but you'll never win Sadi over she's not some consolation prize to be won because you didn't get what you wanted who said she's a prize I stepped closer to Ace we both know that at this point I'll probably end up becoming the CEO getting a little more confident huh I hope you can maintain that Ace's lips curled into an evil smile and I turned and left the office before I punched him again after their crazy fight I hadn't seen either Ace or Dom at school for the next couple of days and I was keeping my mind off of them by hanging out more with Dad as I was coming home one night after meeting him I saw the living room was dark and I figured mom was in her room I was quietly tiptoeing my way to the stairs when the living room was suddenly flooded with light and I jumped out of my skin what are you up to these days stie sweet zombie kittens mom you scared me m you really seem to be enjoying your dad's company lately huh I froze in shock what how did you know Mom sat down on the couch looking really upset I saw you walking out with him from a restaurant a few days back I've been waiting for you to tell me about it but I guess you didn't have any such plans I knelt down next to Mom and held her hands mom I swear I've been planning to tell you but I just couldn't find the right time mom pulled her hand away from me stay away from him understood and don't even think about asking for help from him could you talk to him just once everyone deserves a second chance mom you believed all his words didn't you if you're going to choose your dad then fine go ahead you're going to have a more comfortable life with him I can't believe you're saying that Mom I just want to have a complete family well I guess I'm not enough for you Mom it's not like that but Mom just got up and rushed to her room I ran after her but she closed the door in my face I kept knocking but she wouldn't open up Mom please we have to talk about about this I finally gave up and went to my room in tears I called clover but she wasn't answering her phone either I looked over at Dom's place and I felt even worse I felt I needed some fresh air so I climbed out my window and lay on the soft grass tears streaming down my face as I looked up at the stars just then I spotted something in the grass from the corner of my eye it was a praying mantis oh wow it's been a while since I saw one I was about to crawl quietly to catch it when someone else got to it first and I looked up to see Dom what are you doing here chasing some praying mantis obviously are you crying what no my eyes are just sweating because it's hot it's actually quite chilly Sadie is everything okay you can tell me like you always do you know Dominic leaned over and gently wiped the tear off my cheek and my heart skipped a beat but I quickly tried to hide it wow look at you ignoring me for weeks and now pretending that everything's fine what's happening to us buddy and why did you get so aggressive with Ace Dominic stared at my face for a few seconds I don't know either but I just wanted to just then a suddenly called out to Dom from their balcony hey bro your girlfriend has been calling you non-stop she's not my you should go I got to head back inside anyway see you around and then I walked away with fresh tears pouring down my face the next morning as I shut off my alarm I sleepily checked my phone and my eyes grew wide at a text I'd received it was from the principal saying she wanted to place an order for 50 Fried Chickens for a lunch party wo for real I ran downstairs to the kitchen where Mom was already frying chicken mom mom continued frying like she hadn't heard me I got 50 orders from our principal for lunch okay I'll prepare for it I walked up to her and gave her a bare hug from behind I miss you Mom I don't like you being mad at me Mom unwrapped my arms and kind of pushed me away I'll call you once the ord's ready okay and I left the kitchen with a heavy heart a couple a couple of hours later I was running breathlessly to the principal's office carrying her huge order I knocked at the door before entering then walked up to the desk and plac the food on it good morning ma'am here are your 50 Fried Chickens phew but the principal looked shocked and almost terrified I I have an allergy to chicken get that away from me what but I got an order from your number ma'am look this is yours right the principal narrowed her eyes as she looked at my phone screen there's been some misunder understanding because I never texted that number just take them away now the smell will make me break out into hives any minute feeling dazed I picked up the order and left the office why did she have to be so rude no wonder they called her rude tank yeah tank for being fat they had barely taken a few steps down the hallway when I found myself face to face with Dana and her minion how dare you take your chickens to my mom you could have killed her with those I'm just a delivery girl doing my job I'm not a psychic who can predict an insecure girl's plan to like a stupid prank on a small business you're indeed a writer you're good at making up dumb stories I bet her stories are as embarrassing as her you can always read one to be sure not interested in reading something by a cheap chicken girl who's trying so hard to fit in so now you're making up some mysterious long lost billionaire dad just so you can impress someone like Ace oh so this is what it's about and why would I need a rich dad to impress Ace you've always had one he's never paid any attention to you as I started to walk away Dana suddenly snatched the bag from me and flung it aside everyone in the hallway gasped as all the Fried Chickens went flying across the floor and then Dana's minion started crushing them with her feet what makes you think you can treat people like this do you have any idea how much hard work you ruined in seconds of course you don't because you're just a stupid spoiled brat you know what I actually feel sorry for you because you are the most pathetic person I've ever met how dare you Dana leftt forward to attack me but just then Margo stepped in calmly holding her iced coffee Margo you have got to start taking my side chicken girl started it as usual she always provokes me Marco turned around to me with a strange face and for a second I thought she was going to do something to me but then she abruptly turned back to Dana and flung her coffee in Dana's Direction and some of it got over Dana's shoe I already warned you Dana but you never listen what is wrong with you I can't believe you do this to your own friend don't think I don't know the things you say behind my back I'm not sure you know how to be anyone's friend I thought a cat fight was about to break out between them but then Dana leaned away come on girl let's go as she turned around to leave Clover suddenly appeared and stuck out her foot Dana tripped and fell on the floor with her head first in some fried chicken m tastes Heavenly right you're all going to pay for this as she stormed off crying Maro suddenly grabbed my arm her face expressionless you and I we need to talk meet me in the chemistry lab lab after school before I could respond she walked away too what was this about I was at the lab before Margo and she turned up about 10 minutes late she sat down on a stool and looked at me squarely listen stie let's get this done in a civilized way I know Dom's into you I'm not so stupid that I wouldn't notice it so I need you to stay away from him suddenly her pretty face became threatening you don't want to see my other side stie you know my dad right he can do anything literally and well my mom she's a senator with a lot of connections I can just tell them how violent Dominic is and how he tried to hurt me everyone already saw what he did to his own brother I can ruin our scientist lover boy's life in just a snap so really it's up to you how do you want to play this I was speechless for a few seconds wow I didn't expect that from you why are you doing this because I can s because I can Marco got up and exited the lab gracefully while I sat there in shock after talking with Clover and thinking a lot about everything i' finally made some decisions I walked over to the pool next door where Ace was doing laps when he spotted me he quickly came to the edge well I wasn't expecting to see you here you haven't been answering my texts or calls listen I'm sorry I upset you that day I shouldn't have tried to kiss you I didn't know you weren't ready Ace never mind all that we need to talk Ace just looked at me as I sat down on a pool chair you've been very good to me and I'm grateful for everything you did but I don't think we should see each other anymore why because you don't deserve to be with someone who isn't sure about you for a second I saw a furious glint in his eye but then his face softened again if you give me time I know I can change your mind I'm really sorry but you know I'm willing to do anything right I processed your mom's papers didn't I so what you just used me no you offered to do it you said we're friends right and I tried being more than that but I just can't and then everything that's happening between you and Dom what is that I know he's not a violent person so are you making that up wow you saw him punching me and pushing me and I didn't even fight back and you think I'm the liar here I don't know what to think except that I need to end this you do know that I can reverse the paperwork I got done for your mom right is that a threat you know what now I feel certain that I've made the right decision goodbye ace and I walked away quickly feeling relief wash over me as we were having a silent family dinner one night Dad suddenly cleared his throat so I made my decision regarding this company ace and I quickly looked at each other before turning back to Dad my heart was beating a mile per minute and after careful deliberation my making Dominic the CEO of the company by the end of this quarter oh my god dad are you kidding me Dominic has proven himself with this research and gained the trust and respect of the board I've made the decision that makes the most sense right now Ace's face had Twisted in into rage and suddenly he swiped the plates off the table and sent them flying into the wall Ace have you lost your mind no dad it looks like you have you've been preparing me to be the CEO my entire life and you just gave it to this lowlife what do you expect me to do roll over and drool I expect you to respect my decision and behave yourself you'll regret this Dad you're making a huge mistake and with that Ace stormed out slamming the door hard behind him I think he's just shocked dad he'll be fine I really hope so sorry that this moment has been ruined for you congratulations son I'm sure you'll always make me proud thanks Dad I'll do my best as dad retired to his room all I wanted to do was run over to Sadie and tell her the news in fact I wanted to talk to her about a lot more but before that I had to speak to Margo and I headed to her place immediately when I reached Margo's Mansion a maid let me in and informed me that the family was having dinner and I could join them as I got closer to the dining room it seemed like there was an argument happening inside and I stopped at the door how many months will you be away this time Mom do you need an exact deadline it will be longer than usual but it's my birthday next week it's just a birthday we can always celebrate later why are you throwing a tantrum I'm not throwing a tantrum oh before I forget Dominic's father told me that he'll be announcing Dominic as the official future CEO of Biotech any day now oh my that's wonderful the company will be in good hands with him he also has this Perfect Image in the media which is beneficial for us Margo it really is one thing you've done to make us proud darling you chose the right guy nothing else about me makes you proud mom I just give you a compliment Margo why do you always make everything so negative I think we should announce an engagement between Margo and Dominic soon the public loves that kind of news and it'll make my deal with biotech all the more secure what engagement but how are things going between you two everything's great he's he's the sweetest that's amazing maybe I could postpone my appointment so we could throw a grand party on your birthday we'll raise a toast to Dominic for becoming the CEO too and make him feel special how does that sound oh wow really I'd love that I backed off quietly and went to the living room suddenly things were making a lot more sense Margot had only gotten close to me to win her parents' favor and they obviously cared more about their image than did about their daughter I was still lost in thought when Margot walked in looking surprised hi there how long have you been waiting oh not that long listen there's something I need to talk about oh my God I think I already know your dad made his decision didn't he are congratulations in order he did yes but Margot that's not why I'm here I have to say something else Margot looked at me then quietly said this is about STI isn't it I'm so sorry Margo I don't think this will work between us I realized that some time ago but s like likes your brother what are you going to do about it I don't know all I know is that I need to be honest to you and to myself Margo came closer to me and put her hand on my face that's a good start thank you for being honest Dom I would never want someone to feel stuck being with me I care for you and S too that means a lot to me I have to get going but please don't be a stranger I won't I kissed Margot on the cheek gently and then left it had gone much better than I'd hoped if I'm not happy I'll make sure no one else is e either Clover and I sat silently on my bed staring at the photos I'd received in the mail last night I told you Marco wasn't kidding she'll use these fake bruised pictures of herself to destroy Dominic's image and it won't matter that it's not true it's just about creating enough doubt she's influential enough to make a big deal of it in the Press once that happens the board of directors will definitely suggest that D shouldn't be the CEO for the company's image this means too much to him Clover I can't ruin this Marco's crazier than I thought I get what you're saying but you also can't let him be with that witch I said the same before you have to tell him everything and let him deal with it I'm not sure about that he's just become the CEO and I don't want him to be dealing with a press Scandal did Dom tell you about the CEO announcement himself nope I just read it in the news like everyone else just talk to him zie suddenly we heard loud angry voices downstairs and cl and I looked at each other in alarm before we ran down and I found my dad in the lounge with Mom yelling at at him uh I see you guys have finally met again you asked your father to pay off my debts and he's the one who has sorted out my immigration papers how could you do this without asking me can you just calm down no I don't want your help we were doing just fine without you by then I just had it no we're not Mom we are not doing fine I know you've been working yourself to the Bone to take care of me and I love you for that but we can't handle everything ourselves I had asked someone else to handle your papers before but I couldn't trust him anymore and I can't worry about you being deported one day or deal with the idea of thugs turning up to terrorize us mom and I've got my own stupid School drama it's just all getting too much for me mom mom looked at me stunned as tears rolled down my cheeks you don't have to forgive dad right away you're allowed to feel angry but I do want to have him around and I want our lives to be less stressful so please Mom for for my sake just try to make some peace with the situation I hate that you're mad at me you're my best friend hey that's me no one gets my spot mom and I looked at her and suddenly we all started laughing believe me I'm not trying to take Sadie away from you I have no expectations from you either except hoping that you'll forgive me one day and accept me as part of s's life I won't help you again without running it by you first okay Mom sighed and sat down on the couch okay I need time to accept all this but I am willing to try for stie I'm sorry honey I didn't realize the toll it was taking on you I sat down next to her and hugged her you know Mom I have an idea let's go to Cuba to visit Grandma you haven't been home in the longest time and with your paper sorted out it won't be an issue now I really think we could use a break don't you Mom looked up at me and pressed my hand let's do it it had been a crazy 3 days since Dad had made the announcement and with all the meetings briefing and press interviews I was coming back home really late every night tonight I'd come back a little early and I decided I just had to talk to S just as I was going over to her place the phone started ringing you need to come back to the office right now is everything okay no it's not but I can't discuss this over the phone okay I'll be right there and when I got to biotech I was even more surprised to find Ace in dad's office with two security guards standing next to him what's going on here I had a feeling I couldn't trust your brother anymore and I was right I one of my men approach Ace acting like a competitor who was interested in buying the research you worked on for a lot of money and guess what Ace made a deal with him I stared at Ace in shock are you serious I know you hate me but you would really do that to Dad's company what is your problem Ace leapt from his chair about to attack me but the security men held him back my problem is that I'm just better than you I've always been better than you and you rob me of something I've been dreaming of my whole life Ace I don't know how to deal with you right now this is breaking my heart even if I made Don the CEO I expected you to be by his side helping him build the company up but you're too busy tearing him down and you don't even care about how it hurts me I'm sending you away to France to live with your mother I don't want you around not till I can trust you again if I ever can go home and pack your things Ace looked shocked then stormed off with the security guards behind him I was still reeling from the news when I saw tons of missed calls from Clover I excused myself and called her back oh my God finally ow can you please not shout come outside the office building now I rushed out to find Justin leaning against his car while Clover was pacing around impatiently what's going on why are you two here together she can't drive and she forced me to bring her here because the princess couldn't take the bus and it's some sort of emergency can you please shut up Dom STI is leaving Margot threatened her you have to talk to her to stie not Margot well also Margot tell that witch to buzz off what are you even saying and then Clover thrust an envelope in my hands I opened it and was shocked to find pictures of Margot with bruses on her arms what is this Marco sent these to Satie she's been threatening Satie to stay away from you or she'll make these public and say you hurt her Marco is insane you can't be with her Dom oh my God she is insane and I broke up with her a few days ago anyway well I guess she still doesn't want to see you and stie be happy together which by the way if you want to be you got to tell her something right now like right now before she takes a plane to Cuba stie is going to Cuba you've been really busy and stie has been dealing with a lot so she and her mom are going to Cuba for a month to take a break from all of it she told me to give you this file after she was gone but I thought you should know everything right away and you shouldn't let her go without talking to her also FYI she never liked Ace dude just go to the airport and talk to s so this weirdo can stop talking my mind was all over the place but I just had to focus on one thing catch STI before her flight okay okay I'm off thanks wish me luck and with that I sped off in my car do I need to drop you off home too I have an important game to get to oh my God I play this too wait you're unbeatable Beast for real I've been beating your butt for weeks your sharks can't poop yep come on drive me home and we'll stop by for ice cream on the way I'll teach you some of my winning tricks ah crazy girl mom and I had just gotten through the long security lines at the airport and I was about to switch my phone to airplane mode when I noticed a bunch of missed calls from Dominic just then I heard someone shouting s wait STI please wait as he ran up to me I stared at him in shock Dom what are you doing here I I oh God I need to catch my breath okay I'm fine listen how could you just leave without talking to me for a month you've been been ignoring me for weeks what's another month stie I'm so sorry I was really stupid I I just got really jealous seeing you and Ace together I think he led me to believe some things that weren't true and yes I was flattered by Margo's attention but I think I just agreed to go out with her just because you were seeing ACE also Clover told me Margot was threatening you and I'll take care of that also I broke up with her a few days ago it just never felt right because well I've been in love with you for a while and it's okay if you don't feel the same way I just had to tell you I threw my arms around him I think I feel the same way about you dummy you think aw you guys this is so sweet sorry to interrupt but it's the final boarding call unless s you don't want to go oh no Mom of course I'll go you don't have to love you can stay with Clover or your dad you'd be okay with that wait your dad see you two have a lot of catching up to do and yes I'll be okay with that stie I'll see you in a month Dom and I waved her goodbye as she left for her flight then we turned to each other feeling kind of awkward this feels a bit weird right a little but weird in a good way I agree Dom smiled at me warmly and I just couldn't help pulling him in for a kiss he kissed me back and it felt just right [Music]