Chapter 30: Now and Forever
"And do you, Evelyn Sanders, take Luke Stone, to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The priest turned to Eva, who all but cried out, "I Do!"
"By the power bestowed upon me by God, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Cheers erupted from all over the room as the groom finally kissed the bride and flower petals came raining down on the alter, as planned by the bride herself.
Mom and dad looked both delighted and sad at the same time. Luke's mother was reduced to tears while his father consoled his wife. Eva herself seemed to be wiping off heard of joy. Seriously, what's with all the crying on a happy occasion? Nick's girlfriend looked relaxed and happy now that she's seen me walk up to the isle with Ethan. And I was busy glaring at Ethan.
I haven't been able to contact him the whole day yesterday and he even arrived late to the wedding with the excuse that he's had a bad hangover.
Epilogue “If you were ever given a chance to date any one of your characters, which one would it be?” “Any gender?” I laughed. “Then I’ll definitely choose Mia Weller!” “Mrs. Akira Whitmore,” another reporter called out. “Why did you choose Mia Weller as your preferred date? Any particular reason?” “Umm… yes, actually,” I answered truthfully, tucking a strand of red hair behind my ear. “I feel that Mia and I have a lot in common, personality wise we’re the same, reserved at first but when we make friends, we’ll do anything for them. We have similar tastes in men, too, handsome and the alpha kind.” “Is that why most of your male leads are blond?” A girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old asked from the audience, a knowing grin stretched across her face. “Absolutely!” I laughed. “I tried, I honestly did, but I can’t for the life of me, find someone who’s as handsome as my husband! You can’t blame me for being partia
Prologue Ethan's P.O.V As a Master's graduate from the University of Montana, I felt thoroughly insulted when I was recommended Imphal High School as my first choice of schools and to top it of, as a teacher of chemistry. Not only was I a Bio major, I had to go teach in Imphal, a matchbox sized town bordering Montana. Somehow, I feel like Edward Cullen hightailing out of the city so the sun doesn't scorch his ass, but unlike Forks from Twilight with its population of 3,120 people, Imphal's population ranges between a bare minimum of 1,300 to 1,800 people. Not to mention there wasn't even an airport or railway station in sight. The bus ride from Butte, Gold West Country, Montana took me almost 10 hours. Ten treacherous hours of admiring nature at her wildest and gloomiest overnight. So
Chapter 1: New ObsessionEthan's P.O.V:"Imphal Bookies." I read the glowing neon sign on top of the book store. "Could've been worse."It was only 7.30 in the evening but the streets were almost deserted. This is one of the downsides of a small town. I've been here two months already but I haven't gotten used to it. But on the plus side, I can go for long runs right in the middle of the road without worrying about someone running me over.I entered with the list in my hands, began searching almost immediately, averting my gaze from the 40 something woman who gave me a once over as soon as I stepped in. Ignoring her, I went off to buy my books. The seniors would be graduating soon and I can't prepare their question paper without the proper books.I was in the middle of digging through the
Chapter 2: CaughtAkira's P.O.V"...and then, he pushed into me so hard that I could feel him hitting my g-spot right away. And you guys wanna know how he made me climax?""How? How?" a chorus of whiney voices followed. I had a hunch it had more to do with techniques than how the narrator had the most mind blowing orgasm of her life."He bit down on my nipple soooo hard that I still have his teeth marks on them. OMG! It was like, the best night of my life!"Another chorus of "Ooooh's" followed by shrill ear splitting laughter and then everything went quite.“Ow!” I rubbed my ears. Auditioning for witchcraft, someone?I opened the door quietly and tippy-toed out of the stall. Note to self, washrooms are the best place to gather motivation...and techniques.And you must be wo
Chapter 3: I’ll Be Your GuideAkira's P.O.VYou know that feeling when you take cheat papers to an exam you haven't studied well for?At first, everything is going just fine...until the Principal decides to make an appearance, and in spite of the fact that he is standing in the front of the class and about to catch you, you can't seem to drop the paper from your hand because you're frozen shitless. Well...that's exactly what I'm feeling right now as I stood there looking like a deer caught in the headlights, while Mr. Whitmore stands gaping at my diary."Oh, wow! I didn't know you were a fan of Miss.OG, Ms. Sanders." He said turning the pages and reading my oh-so-difficulty collected handiwork.I sighed in relief. Good, the jerk hasn't figured it out yet. So I decided to play along. "Yes Sir. I'm a r
Chapter 4: TrappedAkira's P.O.VNever in my life had I thought I could be a marathon runner. I was usually the type who was too lazy to even do chores in my own house unless my mom paid me for it. No, really! But thankfully, both my parents stay away most of the time for business matters in Montana and I usually have my older sister looking after me...who was more interested in breaking hearts than taking care of me. So in short, I have all the time in the world to laze around.But the instant Mr. Sexy Sadist let me out of that classroom, I forgot that I had three more periods left in school, since he pretty much wasted one of them, and ran back home like my ass was covered with gasoline with Prometheus thyself running after me with his stolen torch. You get the picture?I have to call the school later on to inf
Chapter 5: Lesson OneAkira's P.O.V“W-W-what l-lesson?” I stuttered while mentally screaming, “What the fuck did I get myself into!”“Y-your first l-lesson in s-s-sex,” he imitated my voice but on him it sounded like a siren having a panic attack.“I don’t talk like that!” I snapped at him.“Oh, don’t worry, soon you won’t betalkingat all,” he smirked, wrapped his arms around my waist. “You'll bescreamingmy name.”I wanted so badly to slap that smirk off his face, but before I could react, I found myself sitting on top of the counter with him standing between my legs.“Oh, hell no! There’s no way I’m losing my virginity to you in my own kitchen
Chapter 6: Murderous Thoughts and MassagesStupid! Stupid! Stupid!I kept reciting it in my mind like a mantra, scowling so hard that I was worried I would burn a hole through my books.How dare he?!That no-good, perverted, hot jerk!Ugh!How could I have let that SOB just walk into my house and give me the most mind blowing orgasm and then leave me panting like a dog with the promise that he wouldn’tfuckme until Ibeggedhim! The nerve!“Having murderous thoughts are we, Miss Sanders?” The jerk snapped me out of my thoughts with a weird twinkle in his eyes and that hot damn smirk!Did I say hot? God! I meant God! God, help me!I gave him my most deadly glare, which caused a couple people around me to flinch away. But the
Epilogue “If you were ever given a chance to date any one of your characters, which one would it be?” “Any gender?” I laughed. “Then I’ll definitely choose Mia Weller!” “Mrs. Akira Whitmore,” another reporter called out. “Why did you choose Mia Weller as your preferred date? Any particular reason?” “Umm… yes, actually,” I answered truthfully, tucking a strand of red hair behind my ear. “I feel that Mia and I have a lot in common, personality wise we’re the same, reserved at first but when we make friends, we’ll do anything for them. We have similar tastes in men, too, handsome and the alpha kind.” “Is that why most of your male leads are blond?” A girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old asked from the audience, a knowing grin stretched across her face. “Absolutely!” I laughed. “I tried, I honestly did, but I can’t for the life of me, find someone who’s as handsome as my husband! You can’t blame me for being partia
Chapter 30: Now and Forever"And do you, Evelyn Sanders, take Luke Stone, to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The priest turned to Eva, who all but cried out, "I Do!""By the power bestowed upon me by God, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."Cheers erupted from all over the room as the groom finally kissed the bride and flower petals came raining down on the alter, as planned by the bride herself.Mom and dad looked both delighted and sad at the same time. Luke's mother was reduced to tears while his father consoled his wife. Eva herself seemed to be wiping off heard of joy. Seriously, what's with all the crying on a happy occasion? Nick's girlfriend looked relaxed and happy now that she's seen me walk up to the isle with Ethan. And I was busy glaring at Ethan.I haven't been able to contact him the whole day yesterday and he even arrived late to the wedding with the excuse that he's had a bad hangover.
Chapter 29: Insecurities"We're gonna be sooo late!""No, we won't.""Yes, we will. How can you even say that?" I raised an eyebrow at him."Akira, we have two whole days to take part in the preparations." Ethan took his hands off of the clutch for an instant to take my hand and give it a light squeeze. "Don't worry, you'll be able to take part in everything that's been planned.""Okay!" I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. Okay, maybe I am being a bit paranoid, but I still can't believe that my sister is getting married!It's not that I'm the last one to get the news, but my semester finals ended the day before yesterday and all flights were reserved for that day as well as yesterday, so we had no other options but to catch the early morning flight today and then travel the rest of the journey via Ethan's car, so it's already 4.09 in the afternoon and we had just crossed over to Imphal."We're here." Ethan pu
Chapter 28: Make-up S*x“…many jobs that he held during the middle ages were page, soldier, messenger, valet, foreman, administrator... these helped him meet new people and explore different ideas that helped him write theTales...”“Oh, god!” I muttered under my breath, bored out of my mind, and fighting a losing battle with sleep with every single second that passed. First day of class in University and I was about to drop dead.Why you asked? Because right now I was hundreds of miles away from my boyfriend, in The University of New Brunswick, studying Creative Writing, while Ethan was still teaching chemistry at Clearwater High, Clearwater, Idaho.I asked him on my graduation day, with my entire life on the line, if he could at least move to a school nearby but he’d crushed my hopes and stomped on my heart. He’d simply said that he couldn’t. Shows how much he really loved m
Chapter 27: Goodbye Ms. OGI ran my hands through Ethan’s hair a couple times to wake him.“Mmm… Keep doing that, feels good,” Ethan whispered sleepily, so I obliged and continued to stroke through his silky blonde hair. Why was he the one with such nice hair?“So… if I do this, will you help me pass your chemistry project?” I asked hopefully. I hate organic chemistry and he’d intentionally given my final project based on that subject. Such a brat!“Nope!” I huffed at his declaration and went back to working on my laptop, leaving Ethan sprawled up in my bed.It was now February, almost the end of winter vacations, with the finals right around the corner and Ethan was here in my house lazing around since Dylan and Ember had taken over his apartment for the day, his words not mine. And for once, Ethan had used the front door.And we couldn’t have sex because E
Chapter 26: The Final LessonThe day after the event, Nick came to me to inform me that in two days he’d be leaving for Alberta, Canada, where he would finish high school and he had also been accepted into the University of Alberta for a bachelor’s in Ancient History.It was his way of telling me that he was sorry and he knew that no matter what happens, we can never go back to being friends or anything remotely close to how we used to be, because even if I forgave him for what he put me through, I had not nor would I ever be able to forget.He did visit me before he left with his mom, Silva having transferred to a hospital in Alberta, where she could spend more time with her son. He had dinner with my family and then parted from me on a remotely comfortable note. I knew that he still had feelings for me, if the way he kept looking at me with regret in his eyes were any indication, but I think he knew that there couldn&rsquo
Chapter 25: What the Heart Wants“Umm… hi, dad!" I smiled awkwardly at his glaring face.“I’d prefer if both of you explain yourselves now rather than after dinner,” he said calmly. Shit! It would have been better if he was mad. Now there was no telling what was going on inside his head.“We—”“We’re together,” Ethan cut in, wrapping an arm around my waist. “And I know you won’t believe me if I say that I’m in love with her, but that’s the truth.”I looked up at him wide-eyed. Was he nuts? Dad was definitely going to shoot him now. But I had to admit, my man’s got guts.“You are correct, I don’t believe you. Akira, go back to the dining table while I escort Mr. Whitmore out,” dad used his no-more-arguments-and-I’ll-deal-with-you-later-young-lady voice on me. I was aghast. This seriously could not be
Chapter 24: Thanksgiving DisasterDespite my moaning and groaning, mom drove me to school the next morning. I knew it had more to do with judging people’s reactions than not wanting me to stress out. And though I didn’t admit it out loud, I was glad for it as well. Having her beside me gave me the strength I needed to face everyone.It was only when no one pounced on our car or do something drastic that mom finally left. I thought the scene would change once I stepped out of the car, but still nothing. The only thing I got was polite smiles and a few good mornings from my classmates.Suspicion rising, I began my hunt for Ethan. Found him in his classroom.“Hey!” He greeted, looking up from a pile of project work.“Hi.” I shut the door behind me and pulled on the latch. I’d arrived early so there were still twenty minutes left for the first morning bell to ring. Ethan pulled me down on his l
Chapter 23: Night Out“Aki!” Mom called from downstairs. “Are you up? Nick’s here to see you!”“I’m up.” I answered from my bed where I was finishing off my homework.Nick’s smiling face appeared at my doorway and before long, I was engulfed in a bear hug. “Aki! How are you today? Does your head still hurt?” He gushed all at once.“Nick, calm down! I’m fine.” I moved out of his embrace. “I’m fine, okay. Don’t worry.”“You know I care about you, Aki. You matter to me.”Because you matter.Ethan’s words reverberated through my mind. Why did I just compare them anyway?“Alright, no more stressful thoughts.” Nick smiled that innocent smile—the smile I grew up seeing—of his that has the entire female population of our school, except me, falling at his feet. &ldq