Okay, Anthony is so in her business to want the engagement to be off and Natalie free but what the hell are you going to do about it Ant?  She is not going to be alone while you getting screwed three ways from Sunday with Sabrina, the hormonal witch next to you and yours?  The ball is in your court at this point Ant?  You have to convince Natalie she is what you want and need and that will be a tall order.  I don't know how he would accomplish that. 

Now for Rich showing up on her doorstep.  I feel like this is a step in the direction of friendship zone.  I think Rich wants someone who won't throw things in his face and maybe just look past the cocky asshole behavior as to why he is acting this way.  Obviously Rich is hurting and hurting very badly and I don't think the family really understands why.  I just feel like Rich lost his love and has been in self-destructive mode since. 

Loved how Nat said to Ant at the end of their conversation that "at least he's honest".  You got that right.  Rich Jr. may be a butthead in how he words stuff but with others, he is honest, more than Anthony is being since he was questioning her and didn't say anything about his own damn plans with Sabrina.  Ooohhh, I want to yell at Ant " Punk a** b*tch!!.  thinking like a woman but not acting like a man."

Now I wonder is anyone going to ask where Rich Jr. is since he isn't with the family celebrating xmas?

That was a terrible place to leave this chapter!  How many people just show up at her house though!!!  This is a great story.  Thanks for sharing.

you know i love Ant, right? but i'm not happy with him. this miserable life he's "living" isn't right and he's the only one that can change that because Sabrina isn't going anywhere - no matter how badly he treats her so if Anthony wants out then man the f-up dude...!

i was super proud of Nat because Richard is charming as hell...! there were part in ch 23 when i nearly melted, lol! so when she decided that she would tell Richard right away that there weren't going to be any seconds chances and applauded her but shiiiit...these Talerico just keep on showing up on her doorstep ...!

hahaha! I mean RICH...!?  Rich showed up! 

Suddenly, I feel the need to take up for Ant--it's hard, though :-/  

Ant may be young in years but he is really an old soul and he is ultra-sensitive where Nat is concerned--ask Rich :-).  All Ant wants is a sign from Nat that he has a chance with her.

Ant has never been sure of where he stood with Nat.  He misread her thinking she wanted him, when she really wanted to use him to hit back at her ex (his dad), he stands by her thinking there would be a child, he falls for her but leaves when asked to--these two have never really been honest with one another, bc if Nat had asked Ant to stay he would have and vice versa. 

Ant needs to let Sabrina go because he knows he is using her.  She will cry, she may even throw down the baby card, hell I wouldn't be surprised if she tells him she was only with him bc his dad paid her.  He needs to cut this crutch loose and knows it.

Until Ant tells Nat why he did not tell his family about her and does tell them, I am afraid Ant will never be the man Nat needs.  

I just started reading this story last week and I'm finally caught up. Wow, Anthony you ain't shit. If he ends up with Sabrina, then he deserves every bit of unhappiness coming his way. He doesn't love her and Sabrina knows he doesn't love her either but I guess she's willing to settle for whatever he's willing to send her way. They're both sad and pathetic. At least Natalia is finally getting her stuff together. Hopefully Anthony wakes up and does the right thing and stands up to his family and fights for Natalia who clearly still loves him, otherwise, he's the punk of all punks. I hope Natalia and Rich don't end up sleeping together. I really hope Natalia gets a happy ending whether it be with Anthony or someone new because she's been through so much already. And the way Anthony has been acting lately, I'm leaning toward someone new who will make her forget about all those jokers from her past

I love this story! Great job!

I just started reading this story last week and I'm finally caught up. Wow, Anthony you ain't shit. If he ends up with Sabrina, then he deserves every bit of unhappiness coming his way. He doesn't love her and Sabrina knows he doesn't love her either but I guess she's willing to settle for whatever he's willing to send her way. They're both sad and pathetic. At least Natalia is finally getting her stuff together. Hopefully Anthony wakes up and does the right thing and stands up to his family and fights for Natalia who clearly still loves him, otherwise, he's the punk of all punks. I hope Natalia and Rich don't end up sleeping together. I really hope Natalia gets a happy ending whether it be with Anthony or someone new because she's been through so much already. And the way Anthony has been acting lately, I'm leaning toward someone new who will make her forget about all those jokers from her past

I love this story! Great job!

Anthony is worst than a teenager. What a wuss. Like seriously, he is so pathetic. I just can't feel sorry for him, nor his stupid girlfriend Sabrina. Natalia is all talk. She constantly talks about getting a restraining order against Richard and Barbara, but she still didn't do shit. Especially against Richard. I don't think he will give up easily. So she will have to get her point across by getting a restraining order and also stop being nice towards him or let him in to her house. She will have to be more firm with him. I get that she was once in love with him and that she cares about him. But if he doesn't want to take no for an answers and respect her wishes, there really is no other way.

Don't let her go there; she can not sleep with Rich, they are best friends material. 

I was hoping that Natalia would not make the mistake of going back to Richard and the end of this chapter convinced me that she is her own woman and will not live a life of lies once again. Powerful. 

You warned us.

This is a clusterf*ck. I am so done with Anthony right now. He's complaining about his life and circumstance when it is he who has put himself in this position. He's lost his balls if he ever had any. Stringing that chick along. Will he be so passive as to actually "fall" into marriage with her? He deserves every frickin' bit of heartache if he does.I can't dredge up one iota of sympathy for the maroon.

Nat really needs to be shed of all things Talerico. Father and son are both fuckers. I mean, really. I am so pissed with the son right now. And I can't believe anything that comes out of Fucker, Sr. mouth. At least Nat isn't buying what he's trying to sell. Good onya, Nat. I'm pushing for you, girl. Get on with your life. Grieve for your baby, grieve for the lost of Anthony and then get on with your life. Become a whole person before you give your trust to another. Because the two that you gave some of your trust to, did not deserve it.

Really good update, Chica.

After reading this chapter, I have to admit I was quite disappointed in Anthony.  Regardless of how weak Nat has been, she has always to a degree stood up for herself and honestly, Anthony not being able to stand up for Nat just like Richard when it comes to their family is sad.  If I remember correctly, she stood up to her friends and family about Anthony and yet Anthony didn't show her that same consideration.  Are these women such gargoyles that the men can't be men.  At some point, honey cut the apron strings or you will end up just like Richard Sr., he was soo concerned about what the family would think, he lost a good woman and ended up with less than that.  I wonder if Richard Jr was in love with his wife or did he cave and marry someone the family approved of.  Anthony regardless of whether Nat was accepted or not, she wanted to know she meant as much to you as your family and you failed to show that, then almost cheated.  He need to grab the balls he keeps trying shove into Sabrina's holes and man the f*ck up or settle for Sabrina and live a life of misery and unhappiness like your dad, catering to your family.  Sabrina, you manipulated the guy to bring you to Thanksgiving and then want to act hurt that he isn't being loving.  Bish he don't love you.  You know this and any manipulation you do just makes it that much harder for him to.  It appears you are less than genuine.  Why are you so desparate? 

I am soooo happy Nat did not fall into Richard's arms but I can guarantee Richard is going to say something to Anthony at Thanksgiving dinner and I think sh*t is going to hit the fan as they say.  Now wouldn't that be interesting.  Part of me wish that Anthony sets his father, Sabrina and family as a whole straight.

You keep my feelings teetering from love and hate.  I absolutely love it.

If Anthony denied her man!!!! She thinks he loves the women he is with...if the girl on knew she is the one he wants.

Wow that was so good. I don't know how you do it, but your storytelling ability is off the charts. I love it.  Everything flows so well and I swear I can see each character playing their part in my mind.  Anthony...God he's hurting and needs to realize what he really wants.  He knows, but he's scared...Nat hurt him deep but he caused most of it.  Nat...she was nice to Richard.  Did he deserve it? Aahh I must admit I felt sorry for him and I believe what he said (am I crazy??!)  Anyway, he held her and helped her that night.  She needed that cry and I'm glad he gave her that, but she loves Anthony.  There's no use leading Richard on unless she is going to let Anthony go forever and give Richard another chance!?  Ahh hell...well whatever your vision I'm here for the ride :)  now I need another update...like right now! jk...not really. :)