Novels by Kuno

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

My heart pounded in my chest as I stared at the binder in front of me. I was seated in a tiny corner by the lobby just before the entrance. I slowly opened it not knowing what to expect. My guys told me it had to be something complicated because of how easily he handed it to me as my ‘test’. He didn’t think it was something I could do and the fact that it was my only lifeline to me getting a job sent chills running through my spine. If he kicked me out, I didn’t have anywhere else to go. Not only was I a dead woman just like I wanted, but Axel did just like he promised no one in their right mind would hire someone on a blacklist. Only he could do that, which is more reason why I needed to prove myself and get the job done.“Do you need help?” Jack asked when he saw me staring at the binder still not touching it “I am scared to look” I let out a nervous laugh“It came into the mail today, it is the-”“What are you doing?” Rickcon appeared out of nowhere starling me“Oh my fucking Go

I couldn’t just stay quiet while he spoke down on me. I was tired of being quiet. “Did you call me here to berate me?” I asked “You promised to give me a job” “I never promised shit” he casually said returning to his seat “Is that the type of man you are?” I challenged him not backing down “What type of man?” I asked “A wimp?” I asked and watched his face fold into a scowl “A man that doesn’t keep to his words is a wimp” I added “You know you are talking to the only person who can change your life?” I asked “I asked for a job, I don’t want your money or your gift. I want to work. I don’t know if it makes me sound ungrateful but I am willing to return everything to you” I said because that was how I truly and truly felt “Your husband had a literal bounty on your head, that no one should hire you” he said “Ex-husband” I corrected “I wanted to see the worst he could do once I give you a job” he shrugged ignoring me “But you are dead now, what can a dead woman do for me?”

“I didn’t do anything I promise” I quickly said, raising my hand in surrender. He just stared at me intensely with a blank expression on his face. I couldn't tell if he was angry or not but who wouldn’t be when I somehow destroyed the work that had been done? I couldn’t even begin to explain how it happened “Why are you here?” He asked “To cause even more damage than you have done?” He asked glaring at me “I tried to go up the stairs, but I don't know how it fell” I tried to defend myself but it didn't seem to be working “I asked what you are doing here?” I could see a bit of irritation slip out of his cold expression “You gave me your card and told me to come find you once I was out” I explain trying to find the card in my bag For the job” I kept talking when he kept staring at me like I was speaking gibberish “Come to my office” he said after a while and walked away “Thank you” I rushed behind him picking up the fruit basket I came along with He stepped into an elevat

I didn’t dare sleep all night The first thing I did after mentally settling down was to go clothes shopping. The thrift store didn’t have anything that called out to me so I stepped into a clothes store, I didn’t want to spend too much on just clothes but I also wanted to look good enough not shabby with worn-out clothes. I need something good at least. Just like before, I kept it simple. A pair of black pants, a straight black short skirt, two jackets, one black and the other brown. A black coat, not oversized this time, and a used black purse to match. When it came to the shoes, I chose quality. Something that would last through the struggle. I settled for a pair of leather heels, simple and strong, the perfect choice for what I was about to face. I made sure I didn’t spend so much on clothes. All together it cost five hundred dollars only because the shoe was a little over a hundred dollars and coats are expensive. I had a baby to take care of. It wasn’t about me anymore. I

“You can park right here” I mumbled “Here?” He asked looking at the dilapidated building and back to me “Yes” I whispered in shame “Alright” he didn’t ask any more questions and parked just like I asked “Thank you” I gave an awkward head bow before slipping out of the car I hope he won’t follow me “Shit” I hissed when I heard the car door shut behind me “Let me help you take your things in” he said “I got it you don’t have to worry, you have done enough” I struggled to grab everything myself but it was just too much “Please I insist” he didn’t let go, I accepted in defeat walking ahead of him I held the doorknob hoping it would open with ease and I wouldn’t have to struggle to yank it open. I tugged on the knob and just like a miracle the screeching sound of the metal door scraping against the floor filled the air. My eyes couldn’t have prepared me for what was waiting for me. Karen the hotel owner was naked, naked from head to toe. Her sagging boobs and wrin

RAE I kept peeking my head into the cot every second to be sure he was breathing in his sleep. I was surrounded by some sort of paranoia me that felt like something was going to take him away from me. We both spent a while in the hospital. I was recovering from the accident trauma while he was growing slowly. The first time I was allowed to breastfeed him, I cried. I couldn’t stop the tears. It felt unreal, like I didn’t deserve to hold something so fragile, so alive. I was forever grateful that they saved his life. I would give my life over and over again just to make sure he survived. “My baby” my eyes became teary as I stared at him, he was so tiny. I wondered what he was dreaming about that brought a smile to his lips “I am going to cherish you forever” I sniffled slowly touching his tiny cheek They brought him to my ward for a few hours a week before he was returned to the facility. All I did was stare at him. He felt too fragile to hold in my hands. I always got scar

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.