Incomplete love stories are beautiful until they are not yours. Pearl walked in the green playground. She heard students shouting, laughing and enjoying their life to the fullest. She couldn't do it, she had a promise to fulfil. She has to make her parents proud. She couldn't enjoy her life as these students who were born with silver spoons in their mouths. Pearl felt alone even when she was surrounded by so many people. Suddenly she felt cold. She raised her hands to cover her arms. She didn't have her blazers as she had left them in her classroom. Suddenly she felt something warm being dropped around her shoulder. She paused to look at him. Dark eyes looked at her. " Daniel.. She saw him smile at her. He took her hand and led her to the bench. " Where is your blazer? " Daniel looked at her up and down. She looked so innocent wrapped in his big blazer. Pearl pulled his blazer closer. She bit her lips. " I left it in the class " Pearl noticed him staring at her. Her cheeks
I would be your trust even when you will have no one around to trust. I would walk with you through your darkest path till you find your light. I would love you even when you would find it difficult to love yourself. I would be happy to be reminded by you when you no longer need me by your side.Pearl entered the sports room. She peeked inside. " Sir, you were looking for me? " She got no reply in return. " Sir, are you there? " Suddenly she was pulled inside in the darkness and the door closed behind her with a bang. " Ah! " Pearl screamed when she felt a hand pulling her inside. She was pinned to the wall. " Who is that? " Pearl heard her sports teacher outside. She tried to scream for help, but she felt a hand on her mouth. " Scream and I will make sure you regret it " Pearl's blood ran cold hearing his voice. It was him! She wanted to bang her hand against the wall to come here alone. After waiting for so long the sports teacher got no reply. He thought he had mistake
Sometimes we feel alone even in the crowd. Daniel stared at the girl before him. She was unconsciously lying on the infantry bed. Her face was pale as if every drop of her blood was drawn out of her petite body. Daniel blamed himself for her condition. He shouldn't have lost control of himself in front of her. She was genuinely scared. " Don't worry she will be alright, young man " The infantry teacher parted his back. " She is just in shock " Daniel nodded. He knew she lost consciousness because she was scared and shocked. Pearl struggled to open her eyes but she couldn't. " Pearl.. " I am sorry.. Daniel held her hand. He saw her eyes move and finally she opened her blue eyes. " Pearl! " Daniel helped her sit up. His movement was slow and soft in order to not move the iv wire. " Are you in pain? " Pearl turned her face to look at him. It was the same face which was abusing Lucas just a while ago, but it showed the expression of concern. She looked at his hand which was
I could look at your face for a lifetime without getting bored. The door was pushed open and a petite figure got in. All the eyes in the room turned towards her. Pearl walked inside and stood before them. She looked confident and there was not a single expression of fear or anxiety on her face. " Pearl, you shouldn't be here " Daniel stepped forward and held her hand. " How are you feeling? " Mister Ashbluff looked at his son, shocked. He couldn't believe, his son was showing so much concern and affection towards a woman. It was the first time he saw him like this. Lucas rolled his eyes at them. " I am fine " Pearl smiled. Mister Whitlock looked at the girl before him carefully. She was beautiful and her innocent blue eyes were shining like stars. No wonder his son liked her. Mister Whitlock turned towards his son. He saw him staring at her. " Aren't you going to talk to her? " Lucas glared at him. He was already frustrated. " So, you are Pearl Hart? " Mister Ashbluf
Pearl's eyes met with Daniel's. She froze in her spot. Her brain turned blank. Lucas saw her staring at the door and he followed her eyes and turned towards the door. He found Daniel standing there. His hands were tightly clenched into a fist. His face showed only one expression. The expression of hurt. " Da.. Daniel.. Pearl stood up and moved closer to him. " It's.. It's not what you think " Daniel continued to stare at Lucas. He never once looked at her. He stood there as if he had not seen her at all. " Daniel.. He pushed her hand back which was going to touch him. Pearl looked at him with tears in her eyes. She had no idea what she was thinking earlier. She couldn't have stopped him, but she didn't. " Get a chill pill bro. It's was just a kiss " Lucas smirked. He knew he was getting on his nerves. Daniel grabbed him by his collar and the two of them started punching and kicking each other once again. Pearl held her head in her hand. She could have prevented this all
Even when you are gone I feel you close, you'll always be the one I love the most. Lucas stared at the frame with teary eyes. He missed his mother everyday, but something was different about today. He missed her so much. Maybe because he felt really alone today. It was night time and Lucas finally opened his door. He came down dressed in his t-shirt and pants. " Uncle brown, what's for dinner? " " It's your favourite chicken, young master " Uncle brown smiled. He was very happy today. Lucas seldom returned to this villa and today was one of the few lucky days that he came back. " So, should I order them to bring dinner for you? " Uncle brown rubbed his hand. He was very excited. " I will wait until father arrives " Uncle brown nodded his head. " Yes yes " He was happy that he wanted to eat with his father. Finally the father and son will spend some time together. Lucas sat on the couch and picked up the tv remote. He changed channels after channel. He finally got a movie
“Tears, idle tears, I know not what they mean,Tears from the depths of some divine despairRise in the heart, and gather to the eyes,In looking on the happy autumn fields,And thinking of the days that are no more.”― Alfred Lord Tennyson Flashback from nine years ago :- " Daniel, do you know noodles are made up of worms and earthworms " Daniel stopped eating. He looked down at his bowl of noodles with disgust. " Really? " He turned his face towards the boy beside him. " Are they really worms? " Lucas nodded. " Yes " " But they don't taste like them " Daniel was lost in his thoughts. He looked confused. " How do you know how worms taste? "Daniel nodded his head. He was right; he didn't know how they tasted. " You are right. I should not eat them now " Daniel pushed his bowl away. He looked disgusted. " But you know, if you share it with others it will no longer be worms " Daniel's eyes glowed. He looked at him with his innocent eyes. " Luc, let's eat together then "
Sometimes we do certain things which we were sure of not doing. The Alarm kept on ringing on her phone. Pearl stretched her arms and stopped it. She pulled her blanket and woke up from her sleep. She stretched her arms above her head. Pearl picked up her phone to check on the time. Its screen displayed 5 am. She yawned, putting her phone down. She studied till late last night. She pulled herself out of her soft bed and pushed herself towards her bathroom. She entered the bathroom and brushed her teeth. After that she took a warm shower to relax her body. After scrubbing and washing up for some time she finally got out of her bathroom wrapped in a towel. She picked up a clean set of her school uniform. Fifteen minutes later she was dressed in her uniform. She sat down before the dressing table and looked at her reflection in the mirror. She picked up a comb and started brushing her hair. She pulled them up in a ponytail. She took her bag and threw it over her shoulder. After lo
I was abruptly awakened by the jolting movements of Lucas as he became ensnared in the grasp of a nightmarish dream. I lifted my head, my eyes adjusting to the dim light of the room as I took in the sight of his tensed body and the sound of his soft moans. I felt a sharp pang of concern, and my hand instinctively reached out to touch his arm, trying to gently wake him up. As my fingers brushed against his skin, I could feel the cool sweat that had gathered on his brow and the fast beating of his heart. “ Lucas ” I called out gently, I could hear his faint gasp and soft murmurs. I leaned in closer to him, trying to hear him more clearly. “ Rosie.. ” “ Rosie.. I love you, I love you! ” My hand paused on his arm, my entire body freezing in shock. I sat back in stunned silence, my eyes wide and my heart clenching in my chest. The name "Rosie" echoed in my head, a stark reminder of the fact that he was still carrying a torch for her, even in his dreams. I felt a wave of hurt and betr
“ Do you love me Lucas? ” “ Yes! Yes I do ” “ Not enough to recognise me? ” “ No, I will always recognise you ” She smiled. A sad smile. “ You don't ” “ Rosie.. ”“ You don't.. You love her not me.. ”“ Rosie.. I love you.. I love you! ” I opened my eyes. My body jerks awake, a trembling breath escaping my lips. I sat up in bed, my body covered in sweat and my heart pounding in my chest. As I came to my senses, I realizes it was just a nightmare - a cruel reminder of the past. In the dream, I had been transported back to my childhood, and the image of her, who had died all those years ago, was as vivid and real as if it had been yesterday. I could still see her face, hear her voice, feel the touch of her skin on mine. I turn to look at Pearl, she is sleeping soundly beside me. The sight of her calmed me a bit. I reached out, gently brushing a stray strand of hair away from her face, my touch feather-light so as not to wake her. I carefully untangled myself from the blanket a
I couldn't sleep for the whole night, I kept tossing and turning throughout the night. I was so worried about the cub, I kept thinking if he was fine, where his parents were. Soon enough I felt an arm wrapping around my waist and I was pulled closer. My back pressed against a strong, warm chest. “ What's wrong? ” I heard Lucas's deep voice behind me. I realised I had woken him up. “ I am sorry, did I wake you up? ” “ No, I can't sleep either ” I turned to face him. “ Why? ” He shrugged his shoulders, reaching out to touch my hair. He wrapped a strand around his finger and twisted it around. “ Because you can't sleep ” I smiled and then my smile disappeared. He noticed it and lifted my chin to look at him. “ What's wrong? ”He asked again. I sighed. “ You couldn't find his mother? ” He shook his head. My eyes dropped further in disappointment. “..but Matthew just reported something to me ”My eyes lit up. “ You found her? ” “ No, but there's evidence that she is dead ”
I gently lifted the cub into my arms, my touch tender and gentle. The young panther snuggled into my embrace, its body quivering slightly as it sought comfort and warmth. It lifted its head, rubbing its soft fur against my face and neck, seeking reassurance and affection. My heart melted at the sight. I held the cub close to me, stroking its head and back gently with my free hand. I could feel its small body trembling against me, its heart beating fast and its breaths coming in short little gasps. It looked up at me with large, round eyes, seeking comfort and safety in my embrace. I stood up and walked towards Lucas and Matthew. Lucas turned his face to look at me, his eyes softened when he looked at the cub. “ We can't leave him here, please can we keep it? ” He reached out to touch my head, smiling gently at me. “ Of course, whatever you want ” I looked up at him, my face glowing with happiness and excitement. I held the cub close to me, its small body a warm, comforting weigh
He trailed his lips over my neck, nipping gently at my sensitive skin. I gasped, my neck arching involuntarily in response to the sensations. He planted soft, slow kisses from my earlobe down to my collarbone, his mouth hot against me. His hand moved underneath my shirt, tracing lazy circular patterns on my stomach and side. I shivered. And suddenly he paused. His body went stiff all of a sudden. “ What's.. What's the matter? ” I spoke, my voice low and hoarse. “ Shh.. Listen carefully ” I tried to concentrate and my blood ran cold. I could hear the sounds of movement outside the tent, the rustling of leaves and the soft crunch of twigs. It was a rustling noise, as if something was moving around in the bushes nearby. He pulled away from me, his eyes darting towards the tent's entrance. “ Lucas.. ” His hand tightened on my arm, unconsciously drawing me closer to him in a protective gesture. “ I am here ” He whispered, his body tense and alert. He listened closely, trying to m
By the time we were done eating the sky above us was slowly turning dark. I could see the beautiful sunset stretching before us. The sun was slowly setting behind the mountains. “ Wow, the sunset ” I whispered. I turned to him, my eyes wide with excitement. "Can we go up to that cliff over there?" I ask, pointing to a tall rocky outcrop that overlooks the forest. "I bet the sunset looks amazing from up there." He nods, a smile on his face. "Anything for you," He says, his tone affectionate. He takes my hand and leads me towards the rocky trail that leads up the cliff. It was not that tall but it was enough for us to see the sunset clearly. We climb up the rocky trail, my hand firmly held in his strong grip as we make our way up the incline. The air was cool and fresh, the forest spreading out beneath us in a carpet of green and gold. The sun is low on the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange as it begins to dip below the treeline. I gasped as I noticed the
“ Yeah, hold it tight. ” “ Is this tight enough? ” Lucas nodded, we were setting our tent as we were going to spend the night here. I was so excited. I held the rod tightly with both of my hands as he tied the knot. We worked together to set up the tent, Lucas's movements were efficient and practised. He focused on getting the tent framework up, while I gathered up the tent stakes and pounding them into the ground. Occasionally, I saw him looking over at me. I could feel his gaze on me, but I kept my focus on the task at hand. While Lucas did most of the work from unrolling it and setting up the supports. I helped him here and there. We worked silently, our movements rhythmic and efficient. Once the tent was up, we stood back to admire our handiwork. “ Wow ” I breathed out. The tent looked incredible. I looked up at the finished tent, my eyes brimming with awe. The canvas was taut and taut, the supports sturdy and secure, creating a strong and cosy shelter for us to sleep in to
We sat there for another hour before returning to the castle. It was good to finally meet his mom. As we were driving back from the cemetery my heart was feeling heavy. I turned to look at the boy beside me. He had no one but me with him. I reached out and placed my hand on top of his. He turned his eyes at me. I gave him a sweet smile. “ I love you ” “ I love you too ” He raised my hand to his lips. “ Thank you for letting me meet your mother ” He squeezed my hands gently. “ Thank you for meeting her ” We smiled at each other. We reached the castle and I got out first. The castle was a sight to behold at night, the soft moonlight casting a silvery glow over its towering spires and intricate stonework. The ocean that surrounded it shimmered in the darkness, its surface rippling like black silk under the light of the stars. The effect was breathtaking, the castle standing like a sentinel over the water, majestic and imposing in its beauty. I stared up at the castle, my neck cr
I froze. What was I supposed to do Or say? I looked over to Lucas for help but he was already trying his best to hold his laugh. Sigh. I have to think of an excuse. “ Mom, I am at a friends house ” My mother looked at me, her eyes narrowed. She didn't look convinced one percent. She didn't push me further, we talked about my school and all that stuff. Once the call ended I took a deep breath of relief. I walked towards the couch and sat beside him. “ Your mom sounds strict ”I nodded. Yes, they could be very strict sometimes. “ Yeah, my parents want me to focus on my studies and make them proud. ” “ Hm, talking about that you have never told me anything about your parents ” I realised that he was speaking the truth. We have been dating for quite some time now and I have never ever discussed my parents. “ Yeah, you never asked ”I shrugged my shoulders. “ So, tell me now ” “ Okay, what do you want to know? ” Lucas inched closer to me and draped his hands around my shoulder