" Which one of you cheated ? " Suddenly Mom's face lit up like she remembered something , and she pulled us in close . " Oh my God , I just realized something super weird . " ] " What ? " " Today our housekeeper Mrs. Coleman told me she scheduled a deep cleaning for this Saturday . " ] ] " Asked us to go out for the day . " [ ] I asked Mom : " And you said yes ? " She nodded . ] ] The truth was starting to emerge . [ ] No wonder when I lived in that shitty apartment , I always thought Sutton's clothes and jewelry looked familiar . ] And ever since we moved back yesterday , she ditched all the designer stuff and went back to basic school uniforms . ] Except for those limited edition sneakers . ] " Mom , " I pointed at the shoes I wore today by the door . ] " How many pairs of these did you originally buy me ? " Mom thought about it . ] " Two pairs . " " One signed , one not . " ] I immediately had Mom call the cleaning service to fact - check . Bingo . Just like I suspected . ] So here's the tea . Sutton isn't some rich princess . ] She's our housekeeper Mrs. Coleman's daughter . [] Mrs. Coleman has been our housekeeper since I was born . ] ] During the fifteen years Mom was cosplaying poverty next to Grayson's place , she kept our penthouse running . ] I only met her when I was little . ] " * Chapter The occasional times we came back , I never ran into her . ] Turns out while we were gone , Mrs. Coleman and her daughter Sutton moved into our house . No wonder Sutton and Grayson clicked so well . ] Birds of a feather . So they want to kick our family out and throw a birthday party in OUR penthouse ? ] Well , I'd love to see how she handles this . [ ] After strategizing with the parents , I started kissing ass in the group chat . " OMG I've literally never seen a house this gorgeous - Can I come ? " ] Classmates immediately mocked me : " Wait , didn't you say Rolls - Royce guy was your dad ? How've you never seen a mansion downtown ? " ] " Yuna was defending her earlier , swearing that old dude isn't her sugar daddy . Girl , just own it ! " ] " Fake bitches like this are exactly why Grayson upgraded . " " Hope you know birthday parties need gifts . Don't show up empty - handed . " ... O Sutton stayed quiet . ] Only after everyone finished dragging me and the chat died down did she finally @me : " Of course you can come ! Stella , you don't even need to bring anything Still expecting me to bring her a gift ? Oh , I'll bring her something alright . ] Two matching reality checks , one for each cheek . ] ( 0 ) Title: Committed In CrushReel's ongoing novel "Committed," a man, grappling with the pressure to propose to his girlfriend, finds himself at a crossroads when he unexpectedly encounters a runaway bride. Seeking an escape from his relationship's demands, he embarks on a journey to Greece where he crosses paths with the enigmatic former... Exploring themes of love, commitment, and serendipity, this modern romance delves into the complexities of relationships and the unexpected turns life can take. As the protagonist navigates between duty and desire, readers are drawn into a tale of opposites attracting amidst picturesque Greek landscapes. What sets "Committed" apart is its heartfelt portrayal of emotional conflict and the pursuit of true connection. Dive into this sweet romance that promises twists of fate and heartfelt revelations. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a story that resonates with the beauty of unexpected encounters.