Novels by Hakeem Jaffer

VIVIAN'S POVI narrowed my eyes and idly patted down my short blond hair. Unwrapping the package that was delivered and placed the french fries and hamburger on a round ceramic plate on the dining table,Elena took the wine bottle and emptied the contents inside a tumbler. Her face sparkled as she drank the sweet red wine.I proceeded to have a taste of the red substance but the spiciness of the fries overpowered the delicate taste of the wine. I was almost gone for the big spit belch.A few minutes later I turned on the TV and it was halfway into my favorite show, "Star-Crossed Lovers", a TV series that ran for two straight hours from Monday to Friday."So you're still watching this?" Elena asked"Of course," I replied"I hate TV series, just come up with a full movie at once," Elena said bitterly"But I like suspense, that is why I prefer watching TV series," I said excitedly"Fuck suspense. What's that got to do with this?" The wine was having a profound effect on Elena. She was no

VIVIAN'S POV"Nicholas I'm home" I called as I stepped into the house. Nicholas emerged from the dining area."You're back," He sighed"Yes, Nick" I replied"So, how was school going today?"He asked, reluctantly approaching me. I gasped for breath, closing my eyes in the process. I would rather not have a tussle with him. He has stood by me all this time and has always been supportive since they killed our parents. I shut the space between us and engulfed him in a tight embrace."I'm much obliged to you for moving us down here. I'm glad we left, how else can we feel comfortable living where our own parents got killed?" I asked.Nicholas heaved and gave me a peck on my left cheek."Did you make any new friends today?" He inquired.I smiled, and a light blush covered my cheeks."Go ahead, tell me everything. I'm eager to listen," He requested energetically when he saw the smile on my face. I was too reluctant to tell him anything, since it was my first day at school.I pouted my lips a

VIVIAN'S POVThe next day after school hours, Elena bought a brew mixed with vodka and gin. The gin and vodka combination was far too lethal for my poor liver, so I ended up puking.By noon, I was very weak and exhausted. Creed was so irritated. Several times, he attempted to stop any guy that approached me.I was currently in the cafeteria sulking like a kid. Elena was making fun of my sudden behavior."It is not a laughing matter. I would rather not have a possessive mate. At least for once he should learn to be polite towards other people," I said."Creed has never been great. I don't think he can ever be of any good. You better petition the moon goddess that his character changes," Elena replied, and I took a deep breath."Oh! Here he comes," I muttered to myself. I shut my eyes and trusted that Creed would bring my lunch, since he requested I should wait for him at the cafeteria.When Creed came over with my lunch, I thanked him for the kind gesture and started eating. I just fel

VIVIAN'S POVIt scared the living daylights out of me when I looked up and saw that it was just the instructor at the front row attempting to put the class in order."Alright, settle down everyone.""You will work on a short-term task, or should I say, a project. Which be will designing the costume for the choral group, who will be attending the school prom in two weeks time".Energized mumbles rang through the class. I sat there totally perplexed as many thoughts ran through my mind. I've never been to a prom hosted by the county sheriff. I can't remember having one in where I came from. It was totally strange to me, but it was surely going to be more than just a feast."I'm grouping you in pairs, a duo kind of stuff, you know?" The instructor said with a smirk."For the prom?" I questioned."Yeah, I'm going to call out each duo alongside their partners, and you're going to remain together until the end of the undertaking. We got the first duo on the list, Rob and Jasmine......"She c

VIVIAN'S POVI couldn't stop thinking about my first day at school as I nestled in the covers of the velvet colored bed sheet. The rays of light from the morning sunrise shone brightly on the window frame.I woke up to the whistles of a hummingbird as I with my toothbrush heading towards the bathroom door.I hated this very day. I was kind of nervous and not sure of the type of people I'll end up meeting with. Horrors of my parents' brutal death haunted me every single moment. I was disturbed with my eyes filled with fear and terror. Their screams will sometimes echo in my ears that I found it difficult to concentrate.Stuck in the middle of a metropolitan city after fleeing from the woodlands things never got better but I needed to keep calm and try to adapt. But it was a very difficult thing to do……………"Hop in the car let's get going,""Never mind, I'll use my bike instead," I replied"Just listen to me Vivian. Must you always be a jerk? I'm gonna drive you down there by myself,"Ni