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The Fire
Second Chances Under the Tree /Asita Ali
CALLIE I swiped to answer, pressing the phone to my ear. “Mrs Reynolds?”“Callie, oh my God!” Her voice trembled. “Your house… your house is on fire! I called the fire service, but it’s bad. They’re here now, but… but so much is gone.”The room tilted. “What?” “I… I tried to help! I saw the smoke and called for help as soon as I could, but…” Her words trailed off into a sob.I shot to my feet, the chair scraping loudly against the floor. “How bad is it? Is it still burning?”“The flames are mostly out, but it’s… oh, Callie, it’s terrible. You need to come home.”My legs felt like jelly as I stumbled toward the door. Lucas stepped forward, alarmed. “What’s going on?”“My house,” I said, my voice hollow. “It’s on fire.”Lucas’s eyes widened, and without hesitation, he grabbed his jacket. “I’ll drive.”I nodded numbly, unable to think past the chaos swirling in my mind. Sebastian’s lifeless form behind me. My burning house ahead.The ride to my neighborhood was a blur, my heart poundin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-20Where is he?
Second Chances Under the Tree /Asita Ali
CALLIEI turned to Lucas, confusion written all over my face. “Quiting? Lucas, what are you talking about? You love your job.”He took a step closer, his eyes heavy with emotion. “I can’t do it anymore, Callie. Working for the Thompsons… it’s too much. Sebastian did the right thing when he walked away. They’re monsters, Callie. If Sebastian’s own father could do this to his son… put him in the hospital, what do you think they’d do to me? To anyone they consider expendable?” My heart sank as his statement settled in. Lucas was never one to back down from a fight, but the fear in his voice now was unmistakable.“Lucas…” I began, but he held up a hand.“I mean it, Callie. I’ve been trying to convince myself for years that I could handle it, that I could stay one step ahead of them. But this?” He gestured toward the smoking remains of my house. “This is too far. They’ve crossed every line. Sebastian was my best friend, and they’ve nearly killed him… nearly killed both of us in that accid
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-20Nothing left
Second Chances Under the Tree /Asita Ali
CALLIE My legs carried me down the hallway, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest. I followed the group of doctors as they hurried toward the stairwell. Lucas was right behind me, his heavy footsteps matching my own frantic pace.As we reached the top of the staircase, I gasped, freezing in place.Sebastian was there, at the bottom of the stairs. His body lay sprawled on the tiles as if he’d been tossed down like a discarded doll. Blood smeared the sides of the steps, and his shirt was stained crimson.“No… no, no, no,” I whispered, my voice breaking. My knees nearly gave out, but Lucas grabbed my arm, steadying me.The doctors rushed past us, barking orders. “Get the oxygen mask! We need a stretcher, now!”One of them knelt beside Sebastian, checking his vitals. “Oh my God, he’s still alive!”The words barely penetrated the haze of shock gripping me. My hands trembled as I gripped the railing, staring down at the scene below. Nurses were swarming around him, carefully positionin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-24The Good news
Second Chances Under the Tree /Asita Ali
LUCAS I leaned against the cold wall, staring at the closed ICU doors. My hands were trembling, clenched into fists, my knuckles white.This was my fault.Sebastian was lying in there, barely clinging to life because I had dragged him into my mess. I’d told him to follow me out.I squeezed my eyes shut as the memory flashed back. Sebastian had been so excited earlier that day, his usual stoic demeanor softening as he talked about Callie.“I want to get her something special,” he’d said, pacing in front of me. His voice had been lighter, almost boyish. “Something she’ll remember. A purple bouquet… her favorite color.” He’d paused, running a hand through his hair. “I’ll grab it later in the day and surprise her during the New Year’s countdown.”I’d laughed, clapping him on the shoulder. “Purple flowers? That’s what you’re going with?”He’d shot me a mock glare. “It’s not about the flowers, Lucas. It’s about what they mean to her. Callie deserves something beautiful.”I hadn’t argued wi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-12-24
