Sean It had been an hour since I left Sapphire. She must head back by now. But where was she? Something tells me that things weren’t right. Perhaps I should look for her. She wasn’t answering her phone either and it was beginning to worry me. The first thing that came into my mind when I went looking for her was the library. Sapphire spent most of her time in the library. I always knew that whenever she didn’t feel like going to the cafeteria, which was most of the times, she spent time in the library. However, much to my dismay, she was nowhere to be seen in the library. I later went and searched other places in the school but I couldn't find her. I have been searching for her since so long that my legs almost hurt due to the running, I have been doing, but it had been futile. She was nowhere to be found. I came to a stop at a point and leaned forward, clutching my knees with my hands as I released shaky breaths. I was already panting hard when I heard a loud shrill. "MOM!!" I
Sapphire The calmness in his voice made me squirm in my seat. His low sound resonated in my ear yet I decided to stay silent. I couldn't bring words to my mouth with just thinking about how horrifying that was. At his question, I was forced to think about everything that had happened a few hours ago, and it was beginning to make me uneasy again. If I pondered over it any longer, I knew I would start crying again. "Pretty girl, it's fine." He mumbled, ever so softly. "I just want to know what happened. Did anyone…" He paused at that before continuing. But this time, his voice held anger. "Did anyone try to hurt you?" I sighed. "No.” I closed my eyes. “I just… it happened, alright? I guess I was just weak. It does not matter now.” "It matters." he said a little coldly. "It definitely matters to me. A lot." "Sean, this is why I do not want to share it with you. You will target them-" "Of course, I will, Sapphire. If someone has hurt you, I will not spare them. They ought to know b
Sapphire Two hours had passed before I realised that it was time for me to go home. Sean’s mother was out of town for work, hence he didn’t have any problem letting me stay at his place for a while. He even asked me to stay the night at his place if it helped me, but I declined. I was glad he was helping me, but right now, I just wanted to be alone. Moreover, Juliette would definitely grow suspicious if I told her I wanted to spend the night with Sean. I could’ve lied and said I was sleeping over at Nina’s but I just didn’t want to risk it. Thankfully, Sean didn’t force me to stay with him either. He understood that I wished to be alone for a while. Without further questioning, he offered to drive me home. When Sean dropped me home, he thought it was important to let my sister know about what happened today. I obviously opposed it. "Sean, you don't understand." I tried convincing. “It’s the last thing Juliette will want to know. She won’t take it well.” "It's important Sapphire, s
The rest of the day couldn't have gotten any better. I practically had him in almost all of my classes so it was for sure that I couldn't get past the awkwardness. Nina had decided to skip school today, and I had no clue why. Maybe it was just a bad day for me. I had to swap my seats with another student to avoid Sean. And it helped, to a certain extent. But, the worst of all started when I decided to ask Parker, one of the guys I hardly speak to, to sit with me. He's a nice guy and is quite intelligent. He was always good to me so he agreed to my request. But what came after that was a huge disaster. Sean walked into the class and his eyes instantly fell on mine. Then he narrowed his eyes at Parker. He angrily moved to us and stopped before him. "Get up." He said with a stern voice. "Excuse me?" Parker frowned. "Get the fuck up from my seat." He growled. Parker looked at me but my words hitched in my throat. "Is this his place, Sapphire?" I didn't know what to say. It's not li
Sean "You have to start using your fucking brain, Sean. Stop acting like a child!" Brett's angry shrill snapped me out of my own anger. I was already breathing hard, occasionally stopping to take deep breath that would ease my anger but nothing worked. Not even my constant remembrance to count, or my urge to breath slowly, or even my bleeding fist that I used to punch the wall in fury helped me calm the fuck down for once. "What do you even think I should do when the girl I love is practically flirting with some random asshole!" I asked, glaring at Brett. "Sean." Brett said, catching hold of my hand that was bleeding. "She doesn't know he's messing with her. She wouldn't have done that if she knew." "That is not my fucking problem!" "That is your problem, Sean. It's you that is supposed to clear things with her. She's doing this because she doesn't have a single clue what she's up to. She doesn't know about Parker." He said, “But you do. You need to start communicating with her p
Sapphire I was oddly squirming in between a bunch of random people that I had never talked to in my entire existence at Autumn Ville High School. As I tried to be the person I was not, I tried to pull different kinds of smiles. Some fake, some genuine, some forced and some weird. In the end, I was putting up a fake show. Although Parker wasn’t one of my closest friends, I knew him well enough to know who he hangs out with. I didn’t speak to any of his friends much in the past apart from Chloe. Chloe was just a very sweet person and didn’t speak to a lot of people. But the few people she spoke to, she values their friendship a lot. The fact that Chloe was going to be at the table helped convince me to sit with Parker today. Jake was an amazing guy, I'm not complaining. He's been trying to pull me into conversations but I wished that he knew that I suck at sports. Chloe's been really friendly with me. She was the one that actually wanted me here, in the first place. So, I'm kind of
Sapphire. I had History after the lunch and luckily, I was in time when the class was just about to begin. The teacher just arrived and had excused me since I'm never late. I made up a genuine reason and she seemed okay with it. Brett's in my history but he didn't turn up today. Strange. He never misses any of his classes. Yea, talk about the nerd now. When I survived almost half of the lecture my eyelids began to fall and I had a really tough time pretending to understand what the teacher's been telling. I don't have anything against history. In fact, it's one of the subjects that I like, but I'm just too exhausted and the rant of the teacher which mostly seems like a melancholy song, happens to be the song that I'd wish to use to sleep. Thankfully, I had P.E after history, that would require me to pump up my veins and move my lazy ass out of the classrooms. I headed to our changing rooms and donned my sports dress. I might require to do a few pull-ups or squats that I've been fa
Sapphire As promised, Chloe arrived exactly on time to pick me up. Note the sarcasm. I have been doing a marathon to my windows and the couch, occasionally sitting down to rest my legs that might require more jumping and cheering later today. She promised to be here an hour ago but I don't find any trace of her. Nor do I know what she's upto. When I gave up on her and almost decided to call it off, Chloe pinged me that she's outside my house. I heaved an exasperated sigh. "I'm leaving Juliette. Will be back by 7." "Okay. Take care. And remember, no kiss cam-" "Juliette, we didn't even plan anything for the game." "Just saying." She shrugged it off. "Don't want you airing on live TV." I rolled my eyes and stepped out of the house. I spotted Chloe's car and went straight to it and got in. "Aren't you a little too early?" I asked. "Sorry Sapphire, you know how demanding the makeup is when you're a cheerleader." She said, pouting. "I wouldn't even wish." I mumbled, as she hit o
SapphireThe sun has just sunk below the horizon as my phone ringed to the side. I snuggled closer into covers and buried myself in the warmth, reluctant to open my eyes to the darkness. I felt an arm over my shoulder and a pair of eyes watching me in darkness.The bed shifted onto my side and I heard a small voice."Hello?" She said in a low voice."Baby girl, is that you?" Sean's voice was heard from the speaker. A warm smile spread across my face at his voice."Daddy!" Sarah said in an excited tone. "Why are you calling at this time? You know we shouldn't disturb mommy.""I'm sorry baby, I forgot." Sean chuckled. "What is mommy doing?""She's sleeping." She whispered. "When are you coming back home?""I'll be coming home in a few hours, baby girl." He said. "Are you taking good care of mommy while I'm away? And how is your little brother doing?""My little brother is being a very bad boy." I heard our 3 year old daughter say, "He's always kicking mommy in the tummy. I think he foun
After I had lunch, and Sean just sat quietly stately at me because he's not supposed to eat anything, we headed to the game.We needed to report a couple of hours earlier because Sean is in the team. He left me in the VIP waiting room, and headed to his team.The only time I got to see him was when he was about to leave to play the game."Are you still mad?" He asked me, cupping my face.I didn't know what to say. Should I stop pretending?"Can I get a good luck kiss?" He asked me, looking hopeful.It took a while for me to analyse the situation and reply, but before I could say anything, Sean's face saddened and he shook his head."It's okay.." he said, pulling me into a hug. He let go of me after a few seconds and started walking back into the ground."Wait!" I yelled for him. He stopped in his step and turned around.I quickly walked to him and kissed him on the lips. "Don't ruin your game for me. I love you."He grinned and pulled me into a deep kiss. "I love you too.""I wasn't a
Sapphire So today was just like every other day in my life. Atleast, it wasn't the same for Sean. Well, to be very honest, today is the day I decided to grace this planet by my birth. I was pushed out of my mom's womb today. When I was a kid, my parents used to tale me out with them, with Julliete being the kid who enjoyed the priveleges with me, to celebrate my birthday. It used to simple, we'd roam around, I'd cut the cake and then dad would plan a dinner for all of us. But eventually that came to end when my mom left us, and my dad left me. Since then, until now, it was only Juliette and I that remained. Julliete would bake a cake, which always ended either burnt or too raw, but I would just smile and compliment her that it was amazing. Everything changed in my life when Sean entered. My life became like a fidget spinner. He control it only his fingers. Just like the spinner, I would occasion fall down in miseries, but Sean being the guy that's good at everything, never let th
Bonus chapter 1Sapphire"Jessie, baby girl, where are you?" I cried out for our little baby as I walked into the living room.I sighed when I didn't find her there too. My head fell back in tiredness. Jessie is always active and is always hiding from her momma.I walked into our backyard and looked around. I smiled when I glanced at my 7 months old baby crawling on the floor.I went to her and picked her up. She lifted her tail up and started licking my hand. We adopted Jessie a few months ago, right after Sean and I moved in together.Since Sean was always at practice and was always roaming around the world for his games, he decided we should get a dog to keep me company. But honestly speaking, he bought it so it could ensure my safety while he's away.I quickly headed back and closed the door that led to the back yard. It was really cool outside and I'm worried about how Sean's going to come home.Sean is returning home after three weeks.After my college, Sean asked me to come liv
SapphireMy eyes remain closed as Nina fixed my eye shadow. I was completely ready until dad came and we had a family moment.He said my mom would be so proud of me and so happy for me if she were alive. I didn't realise I was crying until Nina yelled on top of her voice that I was spoiling my make up.She was so mad at me for being so irresponsible and not worrying about my wedding."I don't understand how you could do that. I worked so hard on it!" She protested as she tried to fix my make up."It's okay. I know you can fix it back.." I encouraged her."Shut up. I know I can do it but it won't be the same. It was so perfect in the beginning.""It'll be even more amazing now." I said."I can't believe how you can remain so calm. It's your wedding! Aren't you worried about your appearance?""No." I said. "I don't care how I look, because I know, Sean's going to marry me anyway.""Good that he's in love with you." Chloe said.I learned that Parker didn't go easy on her because she was
Sean I weakly smiled to myself and leaned back on the couch. I closed my wallet, taking on last glance at our first date picture. Our High School love still seems so fresh in my mind that it involuntarily brings a smile across my face. Ten years have passed and it's finally going to be our wedding. I still remember our graduation, our universities, our long distant relationship. Nothing has changed. We've remained firm together, and walked past all the hurdles that life planned for us. We emerged out with the same love we began with. Our love, through the years, has learned to grow stronger and restrained all our efforts from breaking it. Today, when I look back at the times in our universities, I really wonder how we could stay apart for those years. My university was in West coast and Sapphire's was in East. We knew our dreams wouldn't come in the way of our relationships. Maybe it's our love that made us become what we dreamed to become. I'm now a changed man, that now plays fo
No. No. No. Shit. I quickly retreated from the window and hurried to my sweater. It was lying beside my bed on the desk. I quickly grabbed it and wore it over my head. Opening my door, I ran out. I hurried down the stairs and headed to the main door. Before I opened the door, I grabbed umbrella. The water droplets fell on my face I went out. I quickly tried to open it but it wasn't. Cursing, I threw it away and ran to him. He stood there rooted to his place, as the water drenched him. I wonder how long he's been standing like that. The water dripped down his face, his clothes stuck to his body. He got rid of his bandages. "What the hell are you doing?!" I yelled on top of my voice as I approached him. I pushed him with my hands but he doesn't budge. "Are you insane? It's freezing out here!" I said, the water drenching me. He doesn't speak anything, infuriating me even more. I shake my head as the pouring becomes heavy. I catch hold of his wrist and pull him. "Get inside." I
After a few days. I was back to my home after school. I had managed to submit my projects and assignments and took the quizzes and tests that I'd missed. My grades have fallen back to normal. I was doing well in chemistry and my teacher was pretty pleased. All these days, I tried to forget everything that happened to me in the past few weeks. I succeeded in my attempts. I was good at getting over this pretty easily because I knew there wasn't any possibility of hope. Hope is merely a word that makes people trust in false beliefs. It's a barrier that stops you from moving on. All these days, I haven't caught sight of Sean. He didn't turn up to school. And he didn't call. Brett occasionally talks to me about Sean's progress in health. He was doing well. And Sean heard a different story from his family. They told them I didn't want to see his face anymore since I still hate him. I wasn't shocked at that one. He has to move on too. And maybe, his family might have gotten nothing el
I don't know what would happen if I stay here any longer. It would be the worst choice for the both of us. "Sapphire, wait!" Sean's voice came from behind as he followed me. I hastened my steps so that he wouldn't catch up with me. It's better if we get time to think over things. We shouldn't hurry into anything at this point of time. It is crucial for the both of us and I don't want to make the mistakes that have already been done. The damage ha been caused I'm scared it'll take a lot of time to heal things back. As I exited the park, I briskly walked onto the pavement. Sean was still shouting my name and I had to hasten my speed further me. He shouldn't ask me to stay, please. I need time. I walked away to the footpath and the people around me started to take notice of me. Oh no, I don't want people to notice this. I ran onto the road and hurried to the other end, hoping they'd leave me. Hoping Sean would leave me. But, it happened in a flash.I heard a blazing sound of horn