Novels by Kuno

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

LIANNA I could just feel him slipping out of my grasp little by little and I knew I couldn’t just sit back and let that happen. It was argument after argument. I couldn't remember the last time we just had an ‘us’ moment. Where we cuddled up in bed, lost in our own moment. That felt like forever ago.We barely attended events together anymore like we were slowly fading away, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one who felt that way, it was pretty obvious. That was supposed to be a case that happened with him and Rae because he never loved her. Not in a million years did I think that it would ever be us.I had people talking about how jealous they were of the life I had but I didn't get that anymore. It was all switching before my face.I decided to chuck everything behind me and hold onto my man tight. He wasn't getting rid of me, not ever.“Babe you have to wear a light blue shirt” I said“I would wear whatever I want to wear” he rolled his eyes “Don't be silly, that's the color of m

AXELAll we had was back and forth, I could barely breathe in my own house. No matter how I tried to have a peaceful day with no arguments it almost felt impossible. After fooling me and taking birth control pills behind my back, she still hasn’t shown any form of remorse about that, and just keeps on calling names. It took a lot to hold myself back whenever she spoke so rudely and disrespectfully to me.I spent the whole week not saying a word to her, I spent the night in a different room and whenever we crossed paths I just walked by her without saying a word.Not in this world did I ever think we would ever get to a point like that. But a lot was going on and at the same time, a lot was seeping into my mind.Was the rebellion worth it? Hell no My father was only going to do something to make it known that he was still in charge. I just had to wait to find out what it was going to be.My relationship wasn’t entirely horrible when I was married to Rae, he asked for my thoughts on ce

LIANNAI got home before he did and I was anxious to find out how it went down in the board meeting. I kept watching the time, hours passed, and he was nowhere to be foundDid he go celebrate without me?I picked up my phone and called repeatedly but it all went to voicemail. I decided to call his secretary instead.“Hel-”“Where is my husband?” I cut in before he could speak“I am on my way to pick him up” he said“Pick him up? From where?” I asked“I got a call that he is passed out at the bar” he slowly saidPassed out?That was a stretch? “Bring him home now” I ordered“Yes ma’am” he answered before I ended the callIt was such an easy already laid out plan there was no way it could go wrong. I told myselfI waited and waited for him to get back, almost sleeping off on the couch when I heard the door open. I jumped to my feet waiting for him to walk in but he stumbled in and almost fell to the ground.“What the fuck?” I hissedHis secretary tried to hold him but he smacked his ha

He walked in with his legs not in a wheelchair, and everyone stood to their feet. His eyes slowly scanned the room until they landed on me. I stood up from where I was seated and he walked past me not saying a word to me and just took his seat. That was the most embarrassing thing I had ever felt in my life. All through the meeting I had my eyes buried in the table not meeting eyes with anyone in that room.I wanted the ground to open up and swallow meHow were they ever going to respect me? When he couldn’t just let me do my thing without interrupting and making a fool out of me.The meeting ended on a high note for him and a horrible note for me. He managed to convince them that the rumors were false and that he was perfectly fine. They filed out one after the other but I didn’t dare leave waiting for him to pounce on me. I didn’t want to imagine the worst happening but I felt it coming.He leaned into the chair his breath haggardHe wasn’t okay Dr. Ron rushed in with a suitcase

I went through the contract and the figures that were written in it made my eyes almost bulge out of the socket. It was unbelievable, I had to wipe my eyes and count the zeros all over again to be sure I wasn’t seeing things wrong.The terms were pretty good, for the amount tied to the job I would willingly do three times what was written as my role.I wasn’t doubting it anymore and believed it was the best opportunity I could ever come across. I was a thousand percent on board.I picked up a pen from the table staring at the stack of paper before me.“Let this not come back and bite me in the ass” I said to myself before scribbling my signature on the last page.I paused for a bit waiting to see if I was going to feel any rush of regrets but nothing came. I closed the file and headed over to Rickon’s office so he could sign his part of the contract.“So how are the terms?” He asked “Anything you don’t agree with?”“I already signed it” I placed it on the table“You did?” He looked su

AXELThere was a sharp knock on my office door, a few minutes after I had just settled in, it wasn't my secretary I could tell it was someone elseI let out a heavy sigh“Come in”The door opened and my father’s driver stepped in like he owned the place.“I’m here to get you” he saidI took a single glance at him then returned to my laptop.“Get out” I hissed not taking another look at him“Sir, your father said—”“I said get out!” I roaredBut he didn't leave and he stepped forward instead. “He asked me to bring you home”“Who the hell do you think you are walking into my office and telling me where to go?” I slowly looked up“I’m only doing my job” he firmly saidNo respect whatsoever“Then do it somewhere else” I slammed my fist on the table but he didn’t move still “My father does not summon me like I’m some child,” I said quietly. “So unless you want to lose that job, I suggest you walk back out that door”His jaw tightened but he pulled out his phone“He asked me to call if you