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
Sapphire "Seriously, you should stop calling me that around him." I said, nodding my head toward Sean who is scowling and is right behind Brett. "Who cares?" Brett said, with a dismissing look as he took the seat next to me. "I do." Sean said sitting beside me on the sofa. "And why is that?" Brett said. Sean sent him a warning look at Brett just smirked. "I can't believe you guys skipped school for me. Thank you-" "What? Who said we did it for you?"Brett said. "You.. you skipped school not for me?" "No.. what made you think that?" Brett chuckled. "Brett, drop it." Sean said, shooting him a warning glare. Brett, with amusement glistening in his eyes, turned to me. "Did he say we did it for you?" "Yes." I said, with a little doubtful look. "Brett, just shut your mouth-" Sean said. "We didn't do it for you baby doll. Sorry if he got your hopes up." Brett cut him off. "Then why did you skip school?" I asked, curiously. "Julia invited me over to her art gallery tonight. And
Sapphire Sean had his arm wrapped around me as we stepped inside the huge room. The room was glittering with Bright lights, bestowing upon the Grand Tables. A huge chandelier hung on the top of the podium, that twinkled into the room, spreading the spark across the many gentlemen and Ladies present in the room. Thick Canvases hung around the corner of each section, with many audience admiring the little piece of art. "This place looks beautiful, Sean." I said. "But, why are we here?" "Didn't figure out yet, Pretty girl?" Sean spoke into my ear. "It's my mother's art gallery." What?! I snapped my head to look at him in disbelief. "You mother's?" "Yes." he said. "Come on, lets meet her." "What?" I said. "Are you out of your head?" "Do I look so?" "How are you going to introduce me to your mom?" I asked, with a deep frown taking over my forehead. "Easy. My girl friend." "We are not in a relationship." "But we are dating, pretyy girl. That gives me enough reasons to call you my
Sapphire "You called me, pretty girl?" Sean asked as he approached me. "Where were you?" I asked in a stern voice. I didn't know how to not show this anger anymore. It was getting into my nerves and I can't help even a bit of it. "I was with few of my mother's friends. They were forcing me to stay inside-" "-and get drunk and completely forget you have you date standing outside, waiting for you." I completed it for him. He frowned and moved closer to me. "What's wrong? Why are you mad?" "Why am I mad?" I faked a laugh. "Great. I am completely fine roaming around aimlessly in this place while you enjoy your time inside." "I was not enjoying myself inside, Sapphire, if that's what you are thinking." He said, anger evident in his voice. "A friend of my mother wanted to buy one of her painting and he had me stuck theiwr. It is my mother's art gallery and it is my responsibility to take care of it. How could you even think I'd do such a thing, satpphire? I brought you here, didn't I?
"How did you meet my grandson?" "Um.." I hesitated, "there's nothing interesting about.." "Oh come on. Every high school girl's life is interesting.." "Okay so.. I met Sean a few years ago. Like, I didn't meet him, but I crashed into his party. So that was when I first saw him.." "Aw.. that's so cute. carry on." "So.. like a few weeks ago, Sean wanted to be my friend.." So I ended up telling her the whole thing. Of course I had to miss a few details but I pretty much covered everything. She would occasionally say My grandson's such a charmer That is so cute Oh, I wish I were in your position. Why didn't my husband find these to woo me? "That's because, grandma, you are too old for that." Sean commented about the last remark. "It would, not only embarrass grandpa but would make us hide our heads under the table if he got up now and announce he is your fake-boy friend." "Don't you ever dare call me Old, you get that? I still look prettier than your mom." She glared and crosse
My father looked offended. He was angry and it was getting on his nerves,too. It's better we end it. This week has had enough drama already. "Sapphire.." My father warned me with anger. "Do not talk to her like that." Sean said, now glaring at my dad. "You can't tell me what I do with her-" "I can and I will." Sean cut him off. "She might spare you for this but I won't. So, please watch where you are going." "Sean, wait-" I tried to calm him down but Sean already was ahead of me, his chin up while he spoke to my father. "What makes you think she's going to stand this? What is she to you?" Sean said. "She is our daughter." Helen said. Helen was the type of woman that cares less about thereality. Now is exactly the time where she needs to dig out of a powerful comeback to support- or rather impress my father. "And we hold every right to correct our children." "I am not your daughter" I made my point. " Never was, never will." "Is this how you speak to your mother, Sapphire?" Hel
Sapphire I wriggled around in my bed for a quarter hour before I decided to get my ass out of it. Sean promised me that he would take me to Nina's house today. If there is another person that deserves an apology, then that would be Nina. I have been anything but nice to her. She wanted to be there for me. She tried to pull me out of the trap that I was paving for myself. But I'd didn't listen. She tried. But I failed her. I not only failed her trust but I failed out friendship. And I had to build my strength to face her. Though it is surprising that she is still mad at me even after knowing what has happened to me, I should care less about it right now. Because after all, I am like this because I didn't listen to her. I had pushed everything away and suddenly my new friends were allied. I left behind everything for them and it is indeed very stupid of me to do that. I deserve this. I deserve every bit of this for the foolishness that I still carried. Last night was wonderful. The
Sapphire "I am so sorry, Sapphire." "Hey, it's okay." "Really, I'm such an awful friend!" "It's okay, you didn't know, right?" "But still, I should have been more persuasive. I knew you were stupid and I still let them get you." "Hey!" "I don't know if I even deserve an apology from you. My negligence has a worse impact than yours." "It's okay. I don't mind, really." "I'll make it up for you. I will even let you borrow my lunch tomorrow-" "Nina?" "Yea?" "Shut up." "Okay." Sean said there was an interesting cafe in the next street that offers coffee in a very modest charge. I instantly agreed on that because standing on a street and discussing our school's gossip is unhealthy. There are so many people that might hear us. Sean said he doesn't care if the prices are high, but it pulls me back to see him pay so much on my food. So, when we did reach there, Sean asked Brett if he wanted to join us. More like, informed him that we're out. And Brett couldn't resist himself. Bu
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