Novels by Viv3vienne

I arrived at Dean's school, glancing at the familiar huge buildings with a soft feeling of nostalgia. This was Edward's elementary school too - and I'd find it coincidental that Dean would also be a student here. Sighing, i walked into the building. "Mrs Smith, long time no see. Are you here to pick up your ward?" - I watched as Edward's homeroom teacher approached me with a bright smile on her face. I was stunned by the sight in front of me - Dean sat down on a little metal chair, his small head was bowed deeply. Giving off a sad, deplorable look - his school uniform was soiled and muddied. His hands were filled with scratch marks and they were some bruises on his leg.Across, I saw Edward sitting at the other end with an ugly sneer on his face, in partially the same condition - except that he was in a much better state than Dean was."Mrs Hudson, it's indeed been a long while." - I shook her hands briefly. " But i wonder what happened and why these kids are in this state." Dean

I blinked, crossing my legs - one over the other. Acting as though i was clueless."So you really aren't going to spill it?" I shook my head resolutely. She sighed, giving me the ' I'm totally disappointed in you' look."Anyways, I'm glad that you're back." - She shrugged, casually dismissing her earlier curiosity and probity."Not for long!. I'll be leaving -". I paused, glancing at the electronic clock on my desk. "In the next four hours." "For reals, Selene?!. You've got to be kidding me." Rachel expressed her dissatisfaction, collapsing in her seat ; possibly exasperated.I shrugged my shoulders care freely, not perturbed."Then why did you come back if it wasn't because of the project?. Or was it because you missed me?" - She teased with a playful smirk." Because........ I have something important to discuss with Bennett." - I spoke in a flat tone.Rachel gasped,her lips forming a slight 'O' shape. " I'll have someone send her over." - She pouted her lips, feeling silly." Ts

I stepped out of the Civil bureau, dressed in my yesterday's clothes with a marriage certificate in hand. Staring at the bright rays of the sun, i exhaled deeply - Today, i had officially become Richard's wife albeit only on paper. Glancing over my shoulders, i could clearly see him standing at the far off with his certificate - grinning from ear to ear, one would think that he had actually won a lottery ticket. "Remember, this marriage is only on paper. As agreed, I've done my part and now I'm expecting that you will also fulfill your end of the deal." - I said to him, watching as he snapped out of his happy daze. "Ah!." - he walked up to me in a few strides. "Most definitely....... I'll keep my side of the bargain." "I'll be keeping tabs on you - so please don't disappoint me." - Really, I wouldn't want to be disappointed and that too at a time like this. He smiled brightly - heading towards his car, humming a jolly tune as he walked past me. This marriage seemed to bring out

He let out a deep throaty laugh, walking into the laundry room before dumping my clothes into the laundry machine as i watched it spin around in circles. "Now why would i do that?" - he asked, bending his shoulders down - such that our eyes were on the same level. "You're helping an absolute stranger with no apparent reason. Isn't that the height of being dumb?" - I retorted, my pale face reflecting in his eyes. He lowered his gaze to the floor with a sigh before standing erect, adjusting his posture. "I've already told you - I've been trailing you for two years, so I know quite a thing or two about you. I'm not obligated to ask you questions.......... neither are you obligated to answer mine." He led me out to the balcony, staring at the starless night. "Unless it's of your own free will to tell me,i wouldn't force you to tell. And no matter the decision you make - I'll always be right behind you. That's why i asked that you use me as a last resort." His hands fumbled in his p

I held on to the little child tightly - feeling like a missing part of me had been put back in place. "Is this where you live?" - I cupped his adorable face, his crystal clear green orbs stared at me with a bit of a smile. "Hmm!" - He nodded his head slowly. I smiled, exuding a sense of maternal instincts i had once lost. He grabbed my coat tightly, unwilling to let go as he rubbed his face against mine. We spent the whole time talking and giggling, catching up on the time we spent apart. "Dinner is -" Richard walked out of the kitchen, dressed in an apron with his hair tied up - a look of astonishment adorned his pretty face. "Dean!" - He gazed alternated between me and the child who was happily lost in his playful tantrums. I blinked - The child's name was Dean?!. I clasped my face with my hands, suddenly realizing that i had never bothered asking for the child's name. Dean halted abruptly at the sterness of Richard's voice. "Dad!!." He ran, burying himself in my

"Sure thing - so we just have to wait for the issue to resolve itself." "Yes, we wait. Besides, this is an involuntarily promotion. So it works in our favor." - I ended the call after a few minutes of briefing Bennett on what to do." Thanks!!" - I returned Richard's phone, expressing my gratitude politely."You're welcome!!" - He flashed a bright smile, his eyes squinting as his dimples deepened. "So where are you going to stay for the night. It doesn't look like those guys are about to leave anytime soon." He drew my attention back to current homeless situation, i stared outside - it was dark outside, with the absence of the moon and stars. Like the entire world was just an orb hidden under a large dark cloak with the street lamps being the only source of light."Guess i haven't figured that out yet." - I sighed briefly, as i tugged at my blood stained coat. Not until now had i realized how actually comfortable it was to have a home to return to - although it wasn't tastefully fu