Novels by Kuno

RAEI stuck my hands out of the car letting my hands dance through the wind as we drove to the hospital, Theo was cleared to leave and that was all that mattered. I had never had anything go my way, the way the past couple of weeks have.It felt like a miracle.I thought it was just going to end at the fall of the Alistair empire and Lianna getting arrested instead Axel was arrested and thrown in jail while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of Lianna. I watched his arrest live on TV and watched Lianna wheeled away into an ambulance, somehow the press broke into the site of the crime and broadcast it live.Rickon and I took a trip to the hospital she was in because I wanted to see for myself.When we got in there, she looked like a completely different person. Her eyes kept rolling to the back of her head, only the white part showing. She had tubes and machines attached all over her body. The doctor said that was all that was keeping her alive because she was brain dead, and the

AXELThe more I tried to do something about the whole mess going on, the worse it got. I never knew the company was linked to several shell companies, I also found out that my mom’s store was used in laundering money. I never knew about tax evasion or whatnot just because my father refused to let me in on the shit that went on in the damn company I was running. I had the prosecution and fucking reporters lurking around me following every step I took so I couldn't go see my father and pour out my frustration.When I got the news from my secretary and rushed over there, fucking blogs were already dropping speculations about why my mom and I showed up at the hospital. My statement was made to ‘clear’ things up and assure the public but that didn't do shit.In addition to the evasion, the main factory caught fire. It wasn't burnt down which would have maybe been a better option because it was locked up by the authorities claiming it had been put under investigation for an expired fire ce

LIANNAI woke up to an empty house. There were none of the house workers around, not even the security at the gate. I didn't understand what the fuck was going on. “They better not bother to return their jobs was fucking done” I said to myself walking into the kitchen. I had to fix myself a cup of tea and I found that extremely annoying. The doorbell loudly rang, almost making me spill hot water all over myself.“What the fuck” I hissed“Who is it!” I shouted dropping the kettle hard on the stove I walked over to the door “Who are you?” I asked when I opened the door to find a man in a suit standing there like a statue“I am a lawyer representing the Alistairs” he said and I stared at him from top to bottom“What do you want then? Knocking on my door this early” I shot“I was asked to drop this” he stretched out a piece of paper“What is this?” I snatched it from him“Divorce papers” he casually said and I froze in place“Excuse me!” I tried to read through but I couldn't see shit a

AXELFor the first time since Rae showed up at my office door changing the whole trajectory of my life in the space of days, I hadn't stepped foot back in the office that was the first time I was returning there because I had a board meeting to attend.I was drained and mentally not in the right headspace. There was my father and mother on my neck, by all means they wanted to take the child from Rae and have custody over the child. Once we got news that he was awake my mom dragged me along with her to not only threaten her but to issue her a court document threatening that the child would be taken away for good if she didn't give up custody. I didn't agree with going about it that way but I didn't have a say.She laughed in my face when I proposed marriage to her but I meant it. She might be mad and claim that she hated me but the world isn't fair to single mothers, no one should be that willing to be one.We should be a family the three of us. Start on a clean slate as I offered. I

After days I finally took a shower, I didn't realize I didn't have any clean pairs of clothes until I stepped out of the shower so I had to run my clothes in the washer tugging the robe around me even tighter. I needed to visit the house and get some clean clothes, also Theo's blanket so he wouldn't miss home so much.“Hey can I come in” The door slid open halfway and Rickon was peeking inside “Yeah I just had a shower” I placed a hand over my chest to keep the robe shut as I spoke to him“No clothes left?” he asked“I had to run it in the washer but I couldn't find a dryer though” I cracked a little smile“It would get even colder at night, you should take my shirt” he was already trying to take it until I stopped him.“I would head home early tomorrow to get some batches of clothes” I assured him, “I would turn the heater up, so don't worry” I added“I would text Jack to stop by the store” he didn't let it go “You don't take no for an answer do you?” I laughed“I never believed

I ran out of the car when it came to a stop in front of the hospital. Jack was pacing around like he had been waiting for a while.“How is he?” I asked“Did they say he is fine?”“Can I see him now?” I threw different questions at him“Yes, let’s go” he grabbed my hand and we both rushed to the ward. He let go of my hand when we came to the door. This time there was no one stopping me from going in, I was only asked to wash my hands, which I did.The doctor stepped out of the way and I walked in. He was curled on the bed. I didn’t carry him in my arms instead, I quietly lay beside him, he grabbed one of his fingers and squeezed it tightly like he could feel my presence. I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore and let out silent sobs, I didn’t want to disturb him. He looked tired and kept drifting in and out of sleep. I could watch his tiny face.Rickon walked in and just stood beside me. He didn’t say a word, but he was trying to comfort me in silence and that was all I needed.At some

My chest was rising and falling as I gave a full bow to end the performance and the sound of applause filled the air, people cheering a screaming at my performance. The cast came in and we gave the final bow together, people threw flowers onto the stage and it was just so beautiful.I lifted my eyes and tears filled my eyes as I stared at the crowd. I did it despite the odds I did it I stood there with tears in my eyes, blinking hard to hold the tears back. The school director walked up to me and placed a bouquet of roses in my hand, her smile was tight, forced, I knew she wasn’t happy, I knew she never wanted me here. But I took the flower anyway. I smiled back, wide and proud.One of the most popular directors was present and he walked to me and the tears I was fighting came slipping down my face,“You did great” he took shook my hand and handed me his card“I am here because my son told me to check you out and I am blown away” he smiled“Your son?” I asked“Jeremy, he finally agre

NOVA“You need to see this” Dylan stood beside me holding his phone“See what? You took my phone and disappeared” I frowned“Don’t show her. Has it been taken care of?” May asked confusing me even more, they had been acting shady “What are you guys up to?” I asked“Something happened” Dylan said and the look on his face had me scared for my life“What is it?” I asked my heart beating heavily“They made a post” he said“A post? About who?” I looked between them and he handed me his phone, I took it from him with shaky handsI read the headline and immediately knew that they were talking about me. I clicked on it and it took me to an article and I immediately recognized it. I remember reading it when I was at the hospital.I sat still not knowing how to process what I was staring at, I had questions but I couldn’t open my mouth to ask them. It made sense why they were trying to hide it from me, why they took me out of the theatre. “Everyone has seen it?” I asked my heart hammering in

“Caleb bring down the video now” I said with my chest heaving“Elliott try finding out who posted it please start with Amelia, she is the only person I can think of” I yanked in hair in frustration “I would go find Nova” I rushed out“Wait up” May followed behind me.I ran to find her, praying that she hadn’t seen it just yet. She was already going through a lot. It would be a tragedy to add that to it. I had to find her, I almost tripped but got on my feet immediately and kept going, pushing people out of the way so I could get to her fast enough.“Nova!” I shouted as I entered the theatre “Nova!” I searched around with my eyes trying to find her, ignoring the eyes on me.“What’s the problem?” Laron walked up to me“Nova” May gasped when she saw her walking in looking between us confusedShe hadn’t seen it yet, and I sighed in relief“It is an emergency please could you cancel the rehearsal today?” I pleaded with Laron knowing Nova would be hell bent on staying and refuse to leave

DYLANShe refused and insisted on heading back to school after the hearing was done. The sentencing would be done the next day, I could tell she was nervous but refused to go home and rest, she insisted on attending rehearsal. She was devoted to her role and really wanted to do the play.No one's words got to her once her mind was made there was no stopping her.“You should have lunch first” May tried to get her to eat “I’m not hungry, the rehearsal won’t take a long time” she said kicking her shoes off her feet and switching to a pair of sneakers “Um turn around” she said “O-oh-oh sorry” I stammered turning away so she could change into regular clothes she packed along with her on the rooftop. It was just a few minutes left for school to be over so I brought up the idea that we take a breather on the rooftop before she gets to attend the rehearsal.“Um I want to thank you guys fo-”“Nova please don’t start” May sighed“What type of friend would I be to not be beside you?” May aske

“Why did you guys come?” I asked May while we waited for May to pass through security “I felt you would need someone around so I changed my mind and came over but I met Dylan parked by the gate like some stalker when I came” she told me, I slowly turned in his direction where he was walking through the metal detector My mom agreed for them to come with me she also thought it would be a good idea to have people around me. May was my best friend she had always been there for me so I wasn’t surprised she showed up. I shouldn’t be surprised about Dylan showing up because he always did but I just couldn’t help but feel that way. He was so intentional about me I didn’t want to admit it before but it was true“You guys didn’t have to wait for me” he smiled walking towards us“Come on let’s go” he grabbed my hand as we walked forwardWe were early so we had to sit in the waiting room waiting for the doors to be open for us. I sat still wiping my sweaty palm on my skirt repeatedly, my nerv

AMELIA I was a spectacle for mockery. People went from whispering behind my back to saying it to my face not bothering to hide while talking about me. My reputation was slipping through my fingers, because a nobody has repeatedly thrown words at me, they have watched her grow bold and they think they could act however they liked with me. “I love how she is put in her place” I heard some whisper as I walked by and I knew I couldn't just walk by without doing nothing. I paused in my step anger rushing through my veins. I slowly turned to her and she didn't look scared and smiled instead challenging me with her eyes asking me what I was going to do and I was going to fucking show her. “What did you just say?” I asked “Anything you heard” she countered, I bit the inside of my cheeks and slowly nodded my head. Everyone was watching, waiting to see what I would do. I tried to lay low because my mom warned me about bringing attention to myself but nope that was out the window.

The soft sound of the ocean waves was the only thing I could hear. The sun was setting, and everything around me looked golden and calm. I stood by the edge of the yacht, letting the breeze run through my hair as I looked out at the view that was before me. The air felt fresh, and for the first time in a while, everything felt peaceful.Leon came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He rested his chin on my shoulder and placed soft kisses there, making my heart feel full. “How are you feeling, my love?” he asked softly, his voice filled with warmth, causing a smile to spread across my face at the warmth of his voice “Light and free” I said simply, telling him exactly how I felt. “The air feels nice and clean” he laughed, taking in a deep breath“Tell me about it” I laughed, soaking in the sight that was in front of me.I felt free, like I could breathe properly again. I can’t remember the last time I ever felt that way, but it felt like a blessing to be able to feel a

Just like that I was locked up in a cell for days on end, they refused to grant me bail when I spoke to the police chief he made it known that there was nothing he could do and the bunch of lawyers I hired kept saying there was no way I could get out of it free, the evidence was not only concrete it was all over the press. If only I had seen that, I would have fled the country or found a way to get out of it, but I was caught red-handed and thrown behind bars with no regard. My shouts and threats shook no one, they all stared me down while laughing in my face.I was fucking helpless and I knew well enough who was behind it. If only I had taken care of him all those years ago, along with his pathetic mother, I wouldn’t be stuck in the mess I found myself in. That was the only thing I could find myself doing, reminiscing about what I could have done differently. All I really needed to do was to find a way to get out of fucking prison and end the son of a bitch with my own hands.“Hey, g

JENNIFER It was just like every other day, nothing special. The only difference was that I was still nursing the sting of defeat, the shame of losing to Leon, even after all the things I did to get rid of him. I had tried so hard, fought in every way I could, but in the end, none of it worked. Still, that didn’t mean life was over.I wiped my hands clean of Ryan and anything that had to do with him. I didn’t want to be tied to his failure. He was a mess, and I wasn’t going to let him drag me down with him. I reminded myself that I was still the wife of Kane Valois, the founder of Valois Group. That title meant something. It carried weight and power, and no one could take that away from me, not even Leon. My plan was simple now just to walk in that name, carry it with pride, and leave Ryan far behind.He wasn’t worth the headache anymore. Just like his father always said, Ryan would never amount to anything. I spent so many years trying to prove Kane wrong, trying to shape Ryan into

I rushed behind Kayla, taking a hold of her hand, but she yanked it away roughly and continued walking away“Honey, please,” I begged, rushing to stand in front of her“I don't want to hear anything let me fucking be” she hissed“Please, Kayla I can explain” I begged“Explain?” she scoffed“What could you possibly explain? You are a liar and a manipulator” she hissed“I am your mother” I sobbed“You are dead to me and I never want to have anything to do with you” she shoved me hard, almost making me fall to the ground before I caught myself“I didn't do anything wrong to you, I have never treated you badly!” I shouted after her“Every damn thing is your fault, not only did you come into my fathers life to use him. You birthed that evil bitch that ruined our lives and took everything from us” she cried as she spoke“It was my past, I made a mistake, I know but we have to stick together, I am still your mother,” I told her “Stop it! Stop! Fucking stop!” she screamed yanking her hair ti

AMARIEI was in the middle of trying to reason with Kayla when the call came in. A lot has been going on and the fact that I saw it coming but no one took my words for it now it has blown up in our face and I am still the only one having to run around trying to pay the bills and lawyer fees, I went on my both knees in front of my in-laws people that loathe me for getting married to their son but I went to them regardless to ask for help that was how helpless I was. They of course, reminded me how I was no good for their son, and if he had gotten married to a woman from a rich family, we wouldn’t be as stranded as we were and sadly enough they weren’t wrong.I have sold every penny left to my name and have even incurred debts in the process. Was anything even worth fighting for anymore? After paying exorbitant fees to expensive ass lawyers there was no assurance that my husband would go free without having to serve jail time. Kayla refused to be helpful, she chose to lie in bed all day

KAYLA I couldn’t help it but rush after her as she rushed out of the house with so much urgency, something fishy was going on, and I needed to find out what it was about. I walked a few feet behind her and waited until she got into a cab before I did the same“Follow that cab,” I said to the driver as I slipped into the car“Where are you headed?” He asked like he was fucking deaf or something“I said follow the damn cab in front of you if you lose them it is over for you” I hissed not bothering look at his face“Go, go, go,” I hit the car seat angrily before he started to drive closely behind the cab my mom got intoAfter a long drive, the cab kept driving further and further into the city, At some point, it felt like we were just circling the same spot, but then finally it came to a stop in front of a hospital, which was really odd. I watched her get out of the car and into the hospital before I did the same“Hey! Where is my money!” The cab driver's voice called me back“Shit” I c