Everything is not the same now. Feels like all my life has changed, nothing is going to go back to the way it was before. As a matter of fact, this is now the new normal - being home alone with Austin and everyone else but not Jacob - never Jacob. It’s so hard to live in a house where I am used to seeing him and talking to him but now, I can’t even do that even if I wanted. Every corner of this room reminds me of Jacob and how sweet and loving he’s always been. I really miss him and just like last week, I can still feel his presence isn’t here but he is never here. It’s like I am being plagued by his absence. Every corner and angle of the house seems to whisper his name, reminding me of the moments we shared. I still miss him like I do every single day and I still crave to be with him but now I have come to understand that it can not happen. I have finally found the heart to accept the truth that Jacob will never be back and I might forever be hunted with his love and affection. I
~ ASHTON’S POVI stood in front of the cemetery, my heart pounding with a mix of anxiety and sadness. I couldn’t bring myself to muster the courage to step in as I wanted to and I just couldn’t help but let my gaze roam around the yard, studying each gravestone. I have been doing this for nearly five minutes now, unable to stop. It's like I'm drawn to the stories and memories held within these grounds. It's both eerie and mesmerizing at the same time.I want to walk in but something inside of me isn’t ready yet. Maybe a part of me knows how hard it will be for me if I step in, or maybe I just still find it hard to believe the horrible reality. I’d rather be kept in an imagination than believe the truth of the death of my own brother.It’s been more than a week now since Jacob passed away and honestly, life has been pretty much messed up. As a matter of fact, I hate living knowing that I have no family left. Jacob was my only family and now that he is gone, I am all left alone with no o
My heart raced as I tried to figure out which scent it was, my mind racing through memories. And then, like a jolt of lightning, clarity struck me. Her scent. The one I hadn't sensed in what felt like an eternity. At that moment, my eyes widened in sheer surprise. She's back!No! She can not be back! She’s gone and she is not supposed to be back. She’s never meant to be back at least not when I do not need her again. She’s not back! I refuse to believe that, I must be hallucinating. She can not be back. It’s been five years since she left and she has always been running away from me. It’s not possible that she suddenly decided to come back. I refuse to believe so, my nostrils must have failed me. A whirlwind of emotions and thoughts about her coming back into my life came crashing into my mind as it led me to this overwhelming and confusing moment feeling like I had no control over what I wanted. It’s hard to figure out how to react in a situation like this. I know for sure that t
~ BELLA’S POVReading novels just hasn't been the same without Jacob by your side. I find it hard to concentrate and focus when all I can think of is the times he and I used to read together, wrapped around each other’s arms and clouded with a cozy blanket. I miss those days and I certainly miss reading with him. Although since reading isn’t on my agenda for now, I found a new hobby to keep myself occupied; watering plants and taking a long walk around the garden.It’s just so relaxing and therapeutic, always clears my mind, and finds some peace in it. Nature is definitely my new absolute favorite place too. I wish I had realized how amazing those walks were when Jacob was around. We could have spent hours just talking and enjoying each other's company, without a care in the world. It's those moments of pure connection and freedom that I now long for. I wish Jacob was here. While diligently attending to the plants, I happened to catch sight of Austin's vehicle as he made his way back
Today is the day.I seriously can not believe that today Austin is going to mark me. It's such a mix of emotions for me right now. The thought of Austin marking me today makes me really nervous and uncomfortable, but at the same time, there is a part of me that is very curious and wants to go through with it. I mean, I need to do this right? It’s for Jacob and Austin too, I need to do this for both of them.Although, It's just so strange because Austin is Jacob's brother, and even though we have been intimate before, this feels like a whole new level. I'm not sure if I will be comfortable having him marking me. I know this was my decision, and I thought I was ready to do it when I said it but now, deep down inside of me, I can't help but feel really uncomfortable about it. It's like this overwhelming feeling that I'm just not ready, you know? Who am I kidding, I'm not ready at all. I don’t think I can do this. Since morning, I have been thinking about it nonstop, and it's driving me
~ AUSTIN’S POVWhoever is the person that had just knocked on my door at this hour has the most perfect timing because I can not think of a better moment to knock on the door. I normally do not like having guests at this time of the day but today is just different. I am beyond happy about this, as a matter of fact, I feel a hint of relief from whoever it is that had just knocked. This is because I am feeling super nervous about being with Bella regarding the marking situation. I don’t think I have ever been this nervous before. My mind, my brain, and my heart ain’t working together right now. All I can think of is marking Bella and ruining her life - I don’t want to do that. I have done enough already, ruining her life completely is just not the right thing to do. To be honest, this whole situation is just so crazy. I am really torn because deep down, I have this intense feeling that she might regret it down the line. I am not sure if Bella has an idea what this is all about, I mea
~ BELLA’S POVI was getting a hell lot of nervousness. Austin was taking too much time downstairs and I was basically just walking around and about the room trying to wave off the unshaken nerves growing inside of me. I do not think I have ever been this anxious and nervous at the same time. It’s almost as if I can not even think or do anything else that isn’t being nervous. My mind is just going on and off about one thing; Austin and I sleeping together. One mind kept telling me it was a bad idea and it was like cheating on Jacob while the other mind was basically telling me otherwise; It’s a good idea and I just have to do it if I want Austin to survive.Certainly, I can not think of anything more than saving Austin’s life. He saved Layla’s life by getting her admitted to the hospital, paying all her medical bills and even allowing her to stay in the comfort of his house. I can not be any more grateful for his help and I believe that I should do the same to him, let him mark me an
As I slowly awaken from my slumber, I stretch my arms above my head, feeling the gentle pull in my muscles. Opening my eyes, I take in the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. With a drowsy yet contented sigh, I sit up and use the back of my hand to gently rub my eyes, clearing away any remnants of sleep. A yawn escapes my lips; a brief melody of tiredness and readiness for the day ahead. As I turned around, feeling the rush of the morning, I caught sight of the clock and my heart skipped a beat. Only twenty short minutes left until breakfast! Without a moment to spare, I threw off the cozy covers and dashed into the bathroom, determined to freshen up quickly. I know how much Austin values punctuality, and I didn't want to keep him waiting.Speaking of Austin, I couldn’t help but think about how things are going to be right now. I mean, Samaria is back, and now that it seems like she’d be living with us for as long as I don’t know but quite a few days through. I am pret
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~ AUSTIN’S POV Just like every single night, this scene keeps playing over and over in my head; a nightmare. It's etched in there, haunting me like the sound of a thunderstorm that won't let up. I can see it vividly, like a movie playing in my head. Jacob, he's there, begging for mercy. His voice and pleads are dancing in my ears, echoing and lingering. I wish I could do something to help him, I wish I could rush in and save him, hold him close, and tell him that everything's gonna be alright. But I'm stuck. It's like I'm frozen in time, unable to change what will happen no matter how much I try. I can see the killer attacking Jacob, he isn’t saying anything but his silence scares me. I watch him take slow steps closer to Jacob like a lion ready to prey. Though I can’t see his face, I can tell that he is dangerously aggressive. From his moves to his body to the shape bloody axe he is holding; it all screams danger and death. My heart immediately starts to race a mile a minute as
"Layla, are you done getting ready?" I ask, stepping out of my room. "Yes and I'm right here," she replies with her cute little voice, peeking out from the corner. I turn to look at her, and my eyes light up with delight at her appearance. "Wow, you look absolutely stunning!" I exclaim, unable to hide my admiration. "Thanks, Bell! I really love this dress. It's definitely the best Christmas gift ever," she says, her face beaming with joy as I wrap my arms around her. As we pull away, I can't help but smile. "Oh, silly girl!" I cup her face "The dress is just a present, not your actual Christmas gift. That's waiting for you under the tree." "Really? Can I open it now?" she asks eagerly, her excitement palpable. "No, sweetheart. We have to wait until after dinner," I reply, trying to contain her impatience. "Okay," she says, though her tone hints at her eagerness to tear into the presents. She's always like this when it comes to Christmas gifts. As we descend the stairs, I feel L
~ BELLA’S POVThose weeks seemed to pass by in a blur, and little by little, I felt my heart and soul healing. The pain and confusion I once felt about why Samaria tried to hurt me started to fade away. It finally clicked in my mind that she did it because she wanted to be with Austin. I can understand her perspective, but I can't help but think that her approach was completely wrong and unacceptable.If she had just talked to me, she would have known that my heart never throbbed for Austin. He's always been just a friend to me, nothing more than that. It's frustrating to think that if she had followed the right path, she could have had Austin without causing all this unnecessary pain. But alas, she didn't realize it.A lot has changed in the past few weeks, and I've noticed some interesting things. Layla has been doing so much better lately. She's not spending all her time sleeping anymore, which is a huge relief. And as for Austin, he seems to be a lot happier overall. But there are
Samaria stood in front of me, her eyes fixed on mine, waiting for a response. I tried to meet her gaze, but something held me back. Was it because I still had feelings for her, or was it just my own anxiety getting in the way?"I don't love you anymore," I say, looking into her eyes. It's hard to believe I actually said it, but strangely, I don't feel as anxious as I thought I would. It's like my heart knows it's the truth and it feels liberating to finally be honest."No!" she shakes her head, refusing to accept it. "You're lying to me. I can't believe this.""You have to leave now. I don't have time for this," I inform her, trying to be firm."No, you can't just tell me to leave, Austin. You need me," she insists."I don't need you," I reply, my tone resolute."Yes, you do. You need me," she repeats, holding on to hope."The door is that way, please," I point towards the exit, choosing to ignore her plea."I can't leave, especially when you need me," she says."For the love of God,
~ AUSTIN’S POVSamaria is definitely behind this. She has to be the one who tried to drug Bella, it only makes sense that way because she was the only one present there and she had the pill bottle with her. I am not so sure of this but I find it very much believable that she can do something of such. She’s done a similar thing in the past so I won’t be that much surprised if she tried to do it again. I have been constantly thinking about this and I want to let it slide but at the same time, I can’t. It’s hard to let go of a matter that is more of a life-and-death situation. Samaria must have been fully aware of the purpose and effects of the medication to intentionally use it on Bella.Leaning against the chair, I try to reason it, all pieces of this situation tell me how badly Samaria is behind this. I mean, first, she gets extremely upset at Bella for no particular reason and then suddenly she tries to get to know her better…. I knew something was off the moment Bella told me that
~ AUSTIN’S POVI have done a lot of thinking and I believe this is best for me. I just have to do it no matter how hard it is or how much it’s going to hurt me. I know this is going to be extremely tough but I believe I can handle it. I have dealt with so many tough things and even though I know that this won’t be easy, I believe I can do it. I have spent years being in constant pain, just trying to strive and be myself. I think that everything will be fine if I just go back to Samaria. She has always been the one my heart desires and maybe, just maybe her words are true and she wants to be back together. I know it's a long shot and I've said in the past that I don't want to be with her, but the truth is, my heart yearns for her. Every part of me is calling out her name, and all I can think about is spending the rest of my life with her.I thought of letting her go and just be with Bella but what if Bella doesn’t want to be with me? What if she wants to be with someone else? I mean B
~ AUSTIN’S POVI'm feeling super overwhelmed with all these thoughts and emotions flooding my brain. It's like my mind is running a marathon, going a mile a minute! And the craziest part is that I can't seem to control my own thoughts. It's like they have a mind of their own, trying to take over the little space in my head.And it only gets more confusing and complicated because, for some reason, Jacob keeps popping into my head, and that's so out of the blue because I usually never think about him. I try my best to keep him out of my mind to avoid getting hurt, but it's like he's on repeat in my thoughts and I can't hit the pause button. It's driving me nuts. I wish I had a magic trick to make those thoughts disappear, but unfortunately, I'm still figuring it out myself.It's been a tough week for me, and I didn't make it to the cemetery to meet Jacob because of all these negative thoughts clouding my mind. It's so strange how my thoughts keep circling back to Jacob, even though I ca
I've got every little detail meticulously planned out. It's going to be absolutely flawless, without a single blunder. I am determined to make sure everything goes smoothly so I can end this once and for all. I really need to put an end to this madness so Bella and I can have the perfect peace we deserve.I am pretty sure that I sound like a bad sister but trust me, I’m not the bad sister, Bella is. She is the one who is trying to take my man away from me. She is the one that trying to impose hateful comments about me on Austin. She is the one that ruined my life and now, I am going to make her feel the same. The only difference is that it won’t hurt as much as it did to me. I've got my plan intact in mind to ensure Bella rests in perfect peace before Austin returns home. After doing some research, I discovered that taking that large amount of pills would lead to death, but it takes time for them to take effect. All I am wishing now is for Austin to not come back before then, as I don