Novels by Yui Sakura

Casey POVLike, my whole world of love, passion, and everything I knew just flipped upside down. I was such a clueless girl, totally naive about everything. I lived in this bubble my parents created. They were so overprotective, I never realized life had a dark side. Black and white.Before moving to Wood Town, I was totally zero about all the shady stuff, but now? Wood Town seems chill on the surface, but it's got a ton of darkness that's slowly coming to light.Hooking up with Noah made me public enemy number one for all the girls at school, especially Cressida. And Lucas, of course, he was heartbroken, but I'm trying to keep our friendship alive.Noah and I were seeing each other every day, and every time we hung out, we made sure to make out, hook up, just enjoy being together. I'm not innocent Casey anymore. I'm laying it all bare for Noah. We're getting wild. Every chance we get. I'm not thinking about anything except my thing with Noah."Stop, Noah. Please.""No way, Babe.""Wh

Casey POVMy heart was pounding. I didn't even know what I was saying. Noah's stare was getting intense. His eyes were red, like he was holding back something he'd been keeping bottled up forever. I couldn't even read his expression.Totally aware of what I was doing, I looked down, regretting saying something so dumb."Why are you so stubborn, Casey?" Noah grabbed my waist, pulling me closer. "It messes with my head."His lips crashed onto mine, soft and warm. My blood started racing. For a few seconds, my brain just shut down. Noah was kissing me. I don't know... it felt different. Not like before. He wasn't showing that wild side of his."Noah," I said, pushing him away."Give me a chance," Noah said."What?""I don't trust women, okay? That's why I don't want to be in a relationship with anyone, but… you're driving me crazy. So, can I be a part of your life again, Casey?""What do you mean, Noah?"My heart was pounding. I knew I shouldn't get my hopes up, but I was getting butterf

Casey POV"This is fuckin' boring!"It's been an hour and nothing's happened except for this art auction. A few paintings have sold, but Noah and I haven't bought anything. I don't really get art, and Noah's been totally spaced out since we got here. He's just been checking out the other people at this thing."Should we get outta here?" I asked. I was seriously bored.Noah shook his head. "We gotta buy something," he said."You haven't even bid on anything.""Nothing interesting.""Do you even know anything about paintings?""Not really, but I'll buy something if I like it.""We don't have any money.""Kendal gave me some.""How?"Noah just shrugged. I watched the woman at the front, waiting for people to make bids. I just stood there doing nothing. Finally, a few more paintings were sold, leavin' just one big one that was covered with a black cloth. When they took the cloth off, I was stunned. I just stared without blinking.It was a painting of the ocean. A girl was sitting with her

Casey POVI headed back to the meeting room. A man was standing there, giving a presentation. Cressida wasn't doing jack. Lucas was typing away on his laptop. Noah was just watching, all serious. I went straight for the seat next to Noah because it was the closest. I reached for my laptop, but Noah stopped me, like he wanted me to just focus on the guy talking. So, I did, without making a scene. I just listened.After a few minutes, I realized Noah was still holding my hand. I glanced over. He let go. Lucas saw the whole thing. I just decided to pay attention to the man's explanation.This went on for over an hour. Luckily, I understood everything he was saying. After the presentation, we got a tour of the company. It was the first time I'd ever been inside a real company, seeing people actually working. We ran into Kendal. She waved at us. Noah just smiled.I was so naive. I mean, Noah's a guy with a ton of experience with women. He's not serious about anyone, and I was hoping he'd f

Casey POVSix months have passed since I left my hometown, and now I'm back here again. Just breathing in the capital city air, Center City. So many memories just popped up. My old life here and my friends.The streets in Center City are still the same. The crowds and the noise are just normal. Wood Town is quiet, but I think Center City is safer."Why are you so quiet, Casey? You thinking about something?" Lucas asked me after I'd been staring out the window at the street for a while."Oh, just some sentimental stuff, no big deal.""You wanna see your dad?""Emm, no. No need. We're here to work on the assignment. I don't want to make Cressida and Noah wait.""This whole thing was Cressida's idea. I heard the company we're using for our research belongs to one of her family members who lives here. She just wants to show off how rich she is."I just smiled. Just by looking at her, anyone can tell Cressida is rich and fashionable. I never minded or cared about that. I'm just not comfor

Casey POVSomehow, I ended up in James' car. I was so freaked out waiting for the bus for so long that I didn't really have a choice. James is giving me a ride home. It's so awkward because I know he doesn't like me being around Noah."How's it going, Casey? I haven't seen you around lately."I gave him a fake smile. He's acting like he doesn't know anything."Noah probably told you we wouldn't be hanging out anymore.""Oh, you guys broke up?""Broke up? We weren't even a thing. Didn't even get to be a thing." I gave James a closer look. "Wouldn't you be happy if I wasn't close to Noah?""Don't get me wrong. I did it for your own good. You shouldn't be hanging with scumbang like me or Noah.""Noah is not a scumbang. He still has a chance to change, and so do you, James."No response. It got quiet real fast. Did I say something wrong?"James, sorry.""You're not wrong, Casey. You just don't get that the world isn't as simple as you think. We're not in some superhero movie where good an

Natasha immediately wiped her face. She didn't want her boss to know about this. She didn't even know why she suddenly started crying."No, um. I got something in my eye. I think the weather is bad. My eyes are dehydrated."Anastasia quickly returned to the front. Customers were waiting to order coffee. Robert noticed Natasha's behavior. Even though she didn't say anything, he felt that Natasha was hiding something."Well, at least she's still professional," Robert muttered.***Christian stared at the cup of coffee on his desk. His gaze didn't move an inch. The coffee, which had been hot, instantly cooled because it was being stared at."You want some coffee, Chris?" Jonas said."Hmm..." Christian muttered.Jonas was confused because Christian had been staring at the coffee for some time. He said a few things about work, but Christian only responded with a serious muttering. Jonas checked the time. There was no movement at all."Is something wrong?" Jonas asked.Christian looked up,

This morning Christian woke up very early. He and Jonas jogged before leaving for the office. Christian glanced at Jonas several times. He still feels bad because his parents plan to set him up with Ana."Jonas, you want us to take a vacation?" asked Christian trying to open the conversation. "To be honest, I'm getting tired."They ran side by side so they could chat."You have much work to do. Did you forget? That this week you have a meeting with investors," Jonas said without expression, and his tone was even."Let my father meet them. I want to take a trip overseas. We can go up North. I hear the girls there are hot and attractive," Christian says.Jonas suddenly stopped. He looked at Christia. His facial expression looks annoyed."What?" asked Christian, afraid of his friend's expression."You're getting engaged to Ana. Why are you still thinking about other women?" Jonas looks annoyed. Very annoyed.Christian shakes his head. "I'm not going to do it," Christian replied, tapping

Christian sits in the dining room with the guests. Anastasia was busy talking to Linda and Alan. Meanwhile, Tina and Peter were also busy praising Christian to his parents.Christian is not calm here. He is concerned with his best friend and assistant, Jonas. Occasionally Christian looks at Anastasia or Ana, as she is usually called. Ana is beautiful. She is a smart girl from a fairly well-off family. Christian doesn't understand why his parents set him up with Ana. All of this is too sudden. Christian never even thought of Ana as a woman."Chris, why have you been silent all this time? Is something wrong?" asked Tina, Ana's mother.Christian would love to say that he has no feelings for Ana. Instead, he wanted to set Ana up with Jonas because he knew that Jonas had had a crush on Ana for a long time. Even though Jonas never said anything. Christian knows very well that Jonas' attitude is different every time he is with Ana."Oh, I'm just a little unwell. I just got back from the hosp

"I just wanted to thank someone, Mom. Is that wrong?" Natasha asked. Her face changed, not as cheerful as before. Her eyes suddenly dimmed.Marry approached Natasha. She then turned off the stove because the water was already boiling. Natasha looked at Marry, the woman she now called 'Mom.' The woman who saved her life for the past five years."Change your clothes. I will make tea for your guest," said Marry.Natasha was silent for a moment. She sighed as if feeling very tired today. She then rushed to the room like Marry wanted.While Natasha was changing clothes, Mary brought tea and snacks to the living room. When she saw a handsome young man sitting in the living room of her house, Marry was stunned. Natasha never invites anyone to come to this house. This is a rare thing to happen.Looking at the photos, Jonas was surprised when he saw a middle-aged woman coming with tea and snacks. He immediately stood up."No need. Please sit down. I just want to know my daughter's guests," Marr

Christian is still in that position. The position where he was on top of Natasha's body. Staring at the girl's face with his heart beating increasingly erratic. He wanted to get up, but his chest felt very strange."Ah!" Christian squealed, clutching his right chest.Doctor Nick Brown watches as Christian groans. He immediately helped Christian quickly get up. Christian sat down while Natasha was still on the bed. Now she felt something strange. It was clear that Phillips was here, but this man made her feel the presence of Philips, who had been dead for five years.Natasha's tears welled up. She didn't understand what this feeling was. She looked at Christian, who was being comforted by Doctor Nick. The man turned out to be a patient.Natasha got up too. She stares at Christian's face. It's weird. She wasn't wearing this man, but why did she feel something so familiar?"Tell me who are you?" she asked. This time it was in question.Christian turns to Natasha. He's calmer now, likewise

The Doctor's door suddenly opened. Christian looks, sticking his head out."Hey, you. Come in," Christian says.Immediately Jonas stood up. He steps into the room, but Christian blocks him from entering. "Not you, but that women," Christian says.Natasha turns when Christian points at her. "Me? What's wrong with me?" she asked."Just come in," Christian orders. Yes, orders. Because Cristian was never taught how to ask for help.Jonas turned. He looked at Natasha, hoping she would do what Christian said."We'll get this over soon, Miss. I promise you, we won't be bothered again after today," Jonas said.Natasha stares harshly at Christian. Her eyes narrowed in disbelief. How could she distrust a man who kissed her for no reason? Natasha is not a slut. She had no reason to be happy about being treated like this, even though Christian was rich."Alright." Natasha also relented. "I'm going in." She then stood up and walked into the Doctor's office.Jonas wants to go in too, but again Chris