Novels by Sevenstar

Epilogue: Intense LoveXingyue's POVI was sitting on a bench under a tree, waiting for Xi Song to come. The surrounding area had green grass all around. The chilly wind was blowing my hair after the rain fell.I was scrolling through my phone when I got a text from Xia Na. Staring at the screen, I squinted. I felt taken aback for a moment.Putting a hand over my wide-open mouth, I snuffed. "Is it for real?"She sent me a picture of her pregnancy test, which showed a positive result.Unexpectedly, I found myself jumping in rounds out of happiness.The joy was beyond any explanation. We were finally getting all this bliss we manifested in our rough times. It couldn't be better than this.Xia Na would live her dream of becoming a mom while Tang Xue finally experienced the taste of love. And for me, I couldn't be happier than remarrying him.Time has taught me to value relationships and how sometimes forgiving solves the most tangled problems.If happiness exists, it was there in my life

Author's POVThe day finally arrived, for which everyone was waiting.The stage was decorated with lilies, her favourite flower.He was trying to hide his nervousness by repeatedly adjusting his tie. Seeing him doing this, Han Shuo laughed and asked, "Are you giving any job interviews? Relax." "You'll not get it until you become the groom, Han Shuo," Xi Song commented, mockingly smiling at him."But he needs to find the bride first, Xi Song," Ling Xiao added."Mr. Perfectionist failed to get his girl." Both kept throwing comments at him while he remained silent, feeling helpless.On the other hand, the bridesmaids were busy giving the final touch-up to the bride."Have you remembered the vow, Xia Na?" Tang Xue asked out of curiosity as she nodded her head in a yes."I can't believe our daring honey is getting married." Xingyue wiped her tears, gazing at her."I know, right? No one expected she'd get married before me," Tang Xue chuckled.Hearing them almost made her tear up. She trie

Xi Song's POVAfter an overworked group meeting, I could finally answer his calls.I massaged my neck, laughing at the same old joke.Me: So, did you fail again?Ling Xiao: I doubt if you're really my best friend. But this time, your brother grabbed the chance and turned it into the best proposal.Frowning at his words, I quickly leaned forward and took the phone close to my ears.Me: What? You finally proposed to her?Ling Xiao: She was sobbing. It was heart-touching, I know.I pressed my lips together, trying not to cringe while pulling his leg.Me: Are you sure she was not crying in disappointment at your proposal?Ling Xiao: Yaa! Do you want to die? I'll not let you enter my wedding, but then again, you're my only best friend.Me: I think I won't be able to make it. The work in the US is getting out of my reach. I need to keep track.Ling Xiao: You can't come to my wedding, but you surely can take the time to fly back once a year just to see her from afar, right?Me: Huh?Ling Xia

Ling Xiao's POV"Xia Na, I have something to tell you.""What is it?" She slightly nodded her head and waited for me to continue."I have been practising to tell you this for many days. Please cooperate with me." She pressed her lips tightly, holding back her laugh while making an okay sign with her hand."The thing is..." As soon as I began my proposal, her phone buzzed, cutting my words off.I shut my eyes out of irritation.She picked up the call, heading towards the balcony.I gasped. "It's okay, Ling Xiao. You can do it."I gathered my thoughts within minutes as she showed up and looked at me with pleaded eyes. "I'm so sorry, honey. I've got to go back to the office. There's some urgent work. I promise we'll continue our talk in the evening." She leaned inward and gave me a peck.I clenched my jaw, watching her leave. I vigorously picked up the fork and threw it into the salad. "I failed!"Little did I know the evening would take forever to come..................................

Xi Song's POV"Xi Song!" As soon as I turned, I heard my name. For a moment, the entire world seemed to have stopped. I looked back with longing eyes. She was not there. The one my eyes yearned to see made my heart restless; she was not there.I lowered my eyelids with a disappointed face when Ling Xiao put a hand on my shoulder and asked, "Were you expecting someone else? Haha!"I put on a smile. "Of course... Not. You're here already."I hugged him and patted his back. Breaking the hug, I picked up my bag and then went ahead.This time, I knew that even if I looked back, I would find emptiness in my destiny. I moved ahead with my head raised. In just a moment, the flight took off for the US.Maybe I accepted our story as incomplete.........................................................Xingyue's POVI reached the airport while running. There was no time to even breathe.I immediately asked an air hostess standing there."Has the flight to the US taken off?""Yes, Ma'am. It left 1

Xingyue's POVBy the time I reached the office, everything was in a rush. The telephones were constantly buzzing. Taking a step forward, I went to Xia Na's desk. She seemed engaged in attending others' calls.Hanging up the phone call, she glanced at me timidly. "What to do, Xingyue? The entire company is in a mess. Clients are calling to verify the rumour. And more than that, I think Tang Xue is stressed.""Don't worry. You handle the media and press. I'll go and check on them."Under the plan, she sat back and continued to reply to emails.I let out a sigh, walking towards his cabin.I was about to knock on the door when I heard Tang Xue's voice. Peeking from a tiny open space, I saw them screeching at each other.The entire company was in amazement when a press company leaked a photo of Han Shuo and Tang Xue hugging each other.Within five minutes, it went viral, and people started talking sh*t about her.Some said she seduced her boss. While others pointed out her character, calli

Life taught us two lessons: first, when we asked for something. Second, when we got that. Lisa's story was full of twists and terms."Excuse me, King Mike. But my daughter is not ready for this marriage yet."Mom turned down that proposal. Perhaps she knew the dark truth inside of that palace. However, Lisa's bewildered heart was the opposite of her decision.She secretly planned on going to the event.She had decided everything under cover of night.Packing a black robe that could cover her whole body in the bag, she waited for the morning.She opened a secret drawer, took out a book with pages stuck in it, and started writing with a

The truth shocked us that even a word could not come out of it.I still remember his every word, all the stories he told me about the island and Lisa Dorling.The curse, abuse, her sacrifices, everything was horrific, and the fact I lived it.Covering my shivering legs, I curved into a tiny ball. The sweat fell off my forehead; I searched for words, yet failed."It's all a game of power. One day, even a flower has to be withered. Who knew the joyful-playing Lisa's life would turn out to be worse than hell."I listened to him carefully, still couldn't find the answer to his riddles. The secret behind his strange laugh was in-depth.

My soul was trembling in fear. The heartbeat kept on growing, fading. Over time the sound was increasing.A dusty window from where a gust of wind came caught my attention as I moved my head following it.Just at that moment, the flashlight fell on my eyes, and I glanced back at the entrance with a minimal gaze.I noticed a shadow standing in front of me, wearing a long white blanket and holding a lantern in one hand."ARHHHHHH!" I screamed, rivalled by the blast of thunder and rain.Moving back, I tripped my leg and crumpled to the ground as the shadow started approaching me."Bell! Anna!" I screeched helplessly, but when I turned around, no one

As I walked, gazing at the dilapidated dwelling. I shivered as if hail had replaced my spine. The chilly gust wrapped the entire body.Even the added layers of clothing couldn't protect me against the deathly numbness.The windows were all tiled up as if what was inside was too terrifying to witness.The stairs leading up to the entrance cracked with my one touch.Terrified, I moved back and rested my hand over my chest.It was just the beginning of this rollercoaster ride, yet my heart pounded out as if it would break my ribs anytime and come out.I looked at them with dreadful eyes, and distress showed on their faces too.

Even today, remembering those horrific scenes, my heart trembles.The mistake of going to Norwood Island ruined my life. And stepping into the palace could derive my worst phrase.Ages ago, when I began my journey with my friends, Anna and Bell, we were unaware of the dreadful sight that may be coming our way.We were taking our last sleep, looking at the setting sun of the evening when the ship started overflowing with water.As the ship rose to the top of the wave, we noticed an endless enormous sea rolling towards us, and all we could do was scream our lungs out.We double-lashed everything and decided to land on a nearby island. Bell opened the map, and there was no island around

The day finally came. She dressed up in her mullet-fitted dress; she sported minimal makeup with her hair tied in a waterfall braid. She took a pair of silver cluster earrings and wore them while fixing her pumps.Glancing at her reflection in the mirror, she let out a sigh of relief."Best of luck, Rong. You can do it." Putting a smile on her lips, she walked out of the house................................................As they reached the venue, he grabbed her hand and stopped her in front of the entrance gate."Anything?"He opened the box in his other hand and took out a heart-shaped diamond pendant. He reached out his hands around her neck and tried to put the necklace on. His warm breath hit her cheeks, sending chills down her spine. She clenched her fist firmly, trying not to overreact.Just then, he moved back; she glanced at the pendant and giggled. "Thank you. I'll return it after the party."Her soft smiles somehow melted his heart. Even he seemed unaware of this feelin

"Rong, do you have a date today?"Choking on her breath, she instantly refused. "Are you kidding me? I'm going out for some work."As they were talking, her phone buzzed, gathering their attention. She glanced at the screen. It was from Wen Shaoqing."Zhao Ming, I'll come late today. You can have dinner alone."...............................................Hiding behind a car far away, she was squinting at Rong. She swam several times to see the face of the man standing beside her. Wrapping her arms around, she narrowed her brows. "Who the heck is this guy?"Just then, she heard a whisper coming from behind, making her flinch at her place. Soon as she turned with a little scream, a familiar hand covered her mouth, stopping her from screaming further.Glaring at him, she threw his hand away. "Xiaomi Ge, what are you doing here?""The same thing you're doing. I'm observing my best friend.""Your best friend?" She narrowed an eye while turning to glance at them. Her eyes widened when t

Leaning back, she rested her back and got lost in thought.*Flashback*He brought her to a nearby room and made her sit on the bed. Opening drawers, he searched for the medkit.After a while, he sat near her, gently cleaning her bruise with cotton.Unaware, Rong felt strange seeing him take such care of her.It was the first time she had no words to express her feelings. She was clueless about the bluster of those heartbeats.The whole time, her eyes were only asking to see him. There was something at that moment that she could not express. Perhaps she didn't know what had happened to her.A text notification snapped her out of her thoughts, making her smack her cheeks."Cong Rong, what are you even thinking? Stop it."She extended her hand to reach the phone and opened Ming's chat.Ming: Rong, can you help me pick up a parcel from nearby? I guess I'll be late today.Rong: Alright, no problem.Ming: I love you. Tomorrow's breakfast is on me.Giggling over her text, she sent a heart em

While having a phone call with Zhao Ming, she carefully pressed the top to close the steel lunchbox.Rong: Ming, can you send me your boss's address?Ming: Xiaomi Ge?Rong: Not him. I'm asking about Mr. Wen.Ming: Wait, why did you need his address? What's going on?Rong: I'll tell you later, for sure. Can you do me a favour, please?Ming: Just don't let him know that I gave you the address.Rong: Deal!Hanging up on her call, she headed towards the given address.After a quick ride, she arrived in one of the most expensive areas. She could feel wealth in the air, as most of the houses were worth millions.She gasped before entering his house. She easily got access, as the guards weren't there at the moment."Woa!" Her mouth remained open as she watched the living room. It appeared simple yet sophisticated and luxurious.She kept walking until someone called her out."Miss?"She turned to face a middle-aged woman wearing a black and white shirt and skirt."May I know who you are lookin

Tearing up the wind and taking long breaths, she ran towards the turn.As calm as Zhao Ming looked, she looked full of anger. That anger only came out after seeing people close to her in trouble. Even when the boys tried to tease Rong while shopping, Ming stood up for her like a true friend.Reaching further into the turn, she called out her name and informed her, "Cong Rong, they're coming. Be ready!"Saying this, she turned left.*Bamp!!*A voice started echoing amidst the calm weather. Holding a baseball bat, Rong opened her eyes as Ming began to panic."Boss!""Boss?" She looked down at Ming with puzzled eyes. Her hand covered her wide-open mouth as she realised it was none other than Wen Shaoqing. She gulped, stepping back to hide.He put a hand over his head and rubbed it in a circular motion."What were you even doing?" He asked, throwing a pissed-off look at Ming.She quickly bowed and asked for an apology. "I'm so sorry, boss. Some goons were after us. We were only trying to

Chapter 07 - The blind dateOn a beautiful morning, Ming & Rong's face was blooming like a flower. No doubt, they were in a good mood.They held some handbags in their hands and enjoyed a pleasant day while chatting. Their shining smiles spread all over their faces, revealing their happiness."Ahh! Nothing is better than shopping," Ming commented while spreading her hands in the air."Indeed. It makes me feel free from all worries," Rong replied.After yesterday's mess, both of them came to their favorite mall to refresh themselves.Stopping for a while, Ming put her hand inside the bag and took out a black packet."Surprise!!" She showed it to Rong as her smile curved into a tiny grin."Where did you get this one? I thought it's a limited edition of a new face mask."With her eyes gleaming, she flipped her hair. "Hmph! I'm a master of sales. I got this pack at a discount. Also, with a get on

Her heart paused for a second, meeting those blazing eyes. The fear she had was taking over her. Her feet automatically cut off their closeness as she moved back and stood in silence. With her head lowered, she stared at the ground, making his bitterness worse. He witnessed the cowardice in Selena. It throbbed in his heart how she didn't even try to explain the situation. The silence was like a white blindfold over his eyes, and she didn't even bother to unfold it. Perhaps, she knew his reaction from the start. She understood his insecurities. Still, she didn't wish for a cage.

Watching himself in the mirror for the last time, Mr. Hendricks smiled. It wasn't to put off a fake show before entering the party, but was genuinely coming out. He wandered his hand over his suit, and a flashback hit his mind. *Flashback* Turning the riddle of the time, Mr. Hendricks went to see Selena. He had come to know about her, and his fellows were keeping an eye on her all the time. A shiny black car stopped outside Selena's fashion studio, shimmering in the sunlight. A man wearing a black suit came out and opened the back door. Another man came out

She wrapped her hair into a bun and leaned towards the gas station. "Alright! I'll teach you how to make the lemon cake." She started making the batter, but it appeared as if his mind was still stuck on how she flawlessly wrapped her hair around. He was more likely doom on her and her imperfectly perfect smile. While she seemed busy with baking, someone had his eyes stuck on her all the time. His heart fluttered, noticing how focused she was. "And now, we'll add cream." She glanced at him as his pupil extended because of unimaginable eye contact. Her eyes were like a free ocean, calling him to swim in them. "Would you like to do it?"

Moving the paper around, Selena looked at everyone with her intense eyes and declared. "No, I'm rejecting it." Everyone was startled to hear her. Sharron raised her voice against her decision and asked. "But why, Selena? You know we don't have any inverters. If someone's investing in it, then what's the problem?" "I said no already, Sharron. Besides, Chris invested already. We'll find someone else." She gave Kasey a chance to use it against her. As a result, she didn’t hold back. Her sharp words made everyone believe in her. "You got the right for the final say. That doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. Mark is ready to invest, then why not?"

The cold weather had arrived. It was getting chilly too.Shawn was waiting for Selena outside her company.'Hwah!' The sound came out of his mouth, and he started rubbing his folded hands.When Selena didn't come for a while, he called her.Fortunately, she picked the call and asked in a frustrating voice.Selena: Shawn, what do you want? I'm not in the mood to talk.Shawn: Who made you upset?Selena: Nothing much! I'm pissed off today.That's when a lively idea came to his mind, and he asked Selena to look outside

It happened that the smile, which showed you lost in love, was just glued to Selena's face.That melodious melody mixed with the tune, she whirled around.Returning to the office was as if her happiness had caught sight of someone.She stepped in and found a broken vase on the floor with roses scattered around. It pierced her heart as it was a remarkable gift by Shawn.She wanted to keep those flowers in her office. And every day, she aspired to keep their love alive by giving them water.But all her hopes were crushed under Kasey's feet.She was startled to see this and took the support of the wall to stand furthermore.