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
Sean. I broke the first thing that came into my hand. I ripped my shirt off my body and threw it onto the floor. I didn't even bother bathing properly as water just ran down my back and I stayed still in my position. I was fuming with anger. I could sense that every muscle in my body was tense. The events started playing my mind and I gripped my wet hair in frustration. Bloody hell. I stopped the shower and got out of the bath room to change. I changed into a pair of track pants and didn't bother wearing a shirt. It's chilling outside but I can hardly feel anything as my whole body wet numb with the cold water. I couldn't feel my fingers nor my toes as they are still frozen with the impact. With the cold and numbness outside, the blood in my body was boiling through the veins. Every piece in my body shook with anger and my palms instantly fisted at my side. I took deep breathes to control the fury that was rasing up in me but it all went vain as the the images came flashing to
Sean I was just driving around in the city,with no clue where I was heading. I was just randomly roaming about to different parts of the city, with my roof down, masking my face in the darkness. Cool air brushed against my face and numbness overtook the features of my face. I could hardly feel anything, where I was in a position to think of nothing. Nothing. I was sick with it. Sick of comforting myself over my heart breaks. Over the lies that I fed myself. Because truth is tough to know. And tougher to accept. But I was in a position where nothing can be undone. Everything was over. Everything. I heard the ring of my cell phone, making me snap out of my thoughts. I groaned and tossed it around. The rings faded away, only to come back again. Something at my heart tells me it's important. I reached for my phone and pulled it up. Focusing my eyes on the screen, I frowned looking at the caller ID. It was an unknown number. With curiosity I answer the call. I press the speaker t
Sapphire. The thumping on the door grew louder each time. I frantically ran back and forth, kicking the things that's came to my view and trying to search some loop hole that would let me of this place. My heart was thumping in my chest and demanded shivers that ran down my spine. I never felt this scared in my entire life. They will drug me if I go now. I can't risk it. And no one can help me. I am trapped. And suddenly, the door knob of the room broke. It fell on the floor, playing loud as the whole room went silent. I slowly approached the place and went towards the door. I unconsciously went for the broken door knob when the door blasted open, to reveal three hooded figures. "You thought you would escape and we'd let you do that?" A angry voice, which I assume is of Parker's, rang into the thin air. I gulped, staying rooted in my place. In an instant, Jake came closer to me and held my forearms tightly and pressed them together. I groaned in pain and he hushed me in the ear
Sean I was already shaking with anger when Sapphire completed narrating the story. She hesitated to look into my eyes, and oddly fumbled with the sheet of the bed. "I told you to stay away from him. He was dangerous. I knew he's messing with me. But never have I ever dreamed that he would do this." "I didn't know he was dangerous..." she mumbled. "I would have never been with him if had known.." "But why did you have to be so stubborn. I tried to tell you, Nina tried to tell you, you never listen. Did you even think of the consequences?" "In my defence, you never warned me. It was just Nina and I really am guilty about not listening to her. But why are you mad at me? I thought you've forgiven me." "Forgiven you for being foolish? Yes. Forgiven you for dating Parker? No." "Wait a second there. What makes you think that I ever dated him?" She scowled. I frowned. "What do you mean?" "That's exactly what I mean. I never dated him." What?! "What? Don't give me that look.. wait, d
Sapphire "D-Dad?" Juliette asked in disbelief. Disbelief, yes. Because standing before me was my father who disowned me years ago and whom I haven't seen for months. "Juliette. Jacob." He nodded his head. I was staring at him intently. How much I longed to look at that face. How many days I just wished he would come, if not to check up on me but at least to let me meet him. Only if I knew he would turn up if I end up in hospital, I would have tried drugging myself a lot earlier. "How is she?" He asked my sister. "I'm fine." I said. He turned to Jacob and asked. "The police?" "The students have been reported. They're interrogating them. They haven't taken Sapphire's statement yet." Sean answered for him. I almost forgot he came along with my father. My father looked at him and narrowed his eyes. "Who are you to her?" oh no.. "Boyfriend." Sean said proudly. I choked on my own saliva. What the hell??!! My father glared at him and then looked back at me. Is Sean out of his
Sapphire With that I cut the call and got out of my bed. I quickly wore a good outfit that is both warm and comfy. By then, Brett arrived. Slowly sneaking out of my house, I went to his car. "You surely have your way to get things done for you." He said, moving the car. "Tell me something I don't know." I grinned. "You were not even in this city in kindergarten." "Yea, I messed up a little there." Soon, we reached Sean's house.I got down and leaned down to look at Brett. "Good bye, baby doll." I frowned. "You are not coming in?" "Unless you want my nose broken." He chuckled. I smiled. "I'll call you when I am done." "I don't think you'll need me. Sean will never risk sending you with me." I grinned and waved my hand. His car roared away as I turned around to look at Sean's house. I never knew Sean had such a huge one. It looked so handsome. I quietly moved inside and headed to his door. And slowly, like in a slow motion, I raised my fist and knocked the door. I rang
Sapphire I sucked in a deep breathe as the words left his mouth. Sean's father is no more? "Though we never talked, though I never liked him for what he was, I don't blame him. He was in love after all.. he loved her and he waited. he waited for as long as he can remember, But my mother was stubborn. I can't blame her either, she already lost her heart to someother person.." I gasped, as my mouth gaped open. "What?" He nodded. "He was her choice. When she put him forward to my grandpa, he rejected him. My mother loved her father way too much that she married unwillingly for him. But that didn't stop her from meeting her lover. She couldn't love my father, her heart was already with someone else.." I went for his rigid shoulders and felt them relax under much touch. After a few seconds, he leaned onto me. "So, that's how it happened. My life." He said. "That's about me." Tears almost pricked at the corner of my eyes looking at his futile attempt of smiling and making me feel ever
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