Novels by Mikayla Rivera

It felt like a dream. Everything I'd said last night felt like a disturbing dream. I began to hesitate about actually doing it, especially when I arrived at the clinic where I work. I wondered how I could possibly do such a thing."Nina, are you okay?"Doctor Pierre's voice startled me, instantly snapping me out of my disturbing reverie."G-good morning, Doctor?" I greeted him impulsively. Pierre looked confused, as if he knew something was wrong with me."Good morning, you look a bit disheveled today, unlike usual," he said, teasing my disheveled appearance this morning. How could he not? I hadn't even gone home to get my clothes, makeup, or phone. I hadn't brought anything, and Jake had been kind enough to lend me money for the taxi fare."I'm sorry, Doctor! I didn't go home last night, so I wore the uniform I found in my locker. Sorry if it's a bit dirty, I—""No, that's not it! I mean, you look like you're having a hard time. Are you okay?" He asked, his voice filled with concern.

I froze at his ultimatum, it was clear he was trying to warn me. I couldn't move and was forced to stare at his face, which was right in front of me. I'd seen something I shouldn't have."I-I'm sorry, Jake! I just wanted to get a glass of water and-""I told you that you had to prepare everything before entering the room. You know? I don't like people who can't keep their promises. You're no different than that jerk, you're the one who can't be trusted!"His words scared me even more, and I realized I'd made a fatal mistake. I didn't know what I was doing here."I-I'm sorry, Jake! I'm really sorry! I promise I won't tell anyone about this, I'll definitely keep it a secret-""Who cares if you can keep my secret or not! This isn't something I can keep a secret anyway!""W-What do you mean?""As I told you, ma'am! This is my job, and it's not something I can keep secret!" He said. I was stunned, trying to swallow even though my throat was extremely dry.I glanced briefly at the cameras h

I was speechless after hearing that name, which reminded me of an old wound. Maxime Andrew, the name was definitely familiar. But even so, I knew it wasn't the same person.My hands were shaking, and I tried to hide it. Now I was too afraid to ask anything further."What's wrong? Is there something you want to ask?" Jake asked. He asked suspiciously. I felt nervous; if I was right, he was Max's son, that meant there was a chance I'd see him again."No, it's nothing! I'm feeling a bit tired. Can I rest now?" I asked. I'd been feeling overly tired lately."Okay, I'll show you to your room!""To your room?""Yes, there's a spare room you can sleep in.""But is that okay? I don't mind sleeping on the couch. You're willing to let me stay at your house tonight, and I'm very grateful, so—""I have to work tonight, and I'll be using the sofa in the living room, so you can't sleep here. The bedroom is on the second floor, and there's a bathroom inside, too. So you don't have to go outside if y

Kyoto, JapanJuly 28, 2008"Hi Nina? How was school today?" The man asked every time I got home from school. It was a very hot day, and even though I was wearing a short school skirt, it was still very hot."Do you need anything, Mr. Andrew?" I asked, trying to offer him a friendly smile and the courtesy of being a guest at our inn. It was a traditional inn with hot springs and a very popular natural attraction. Despite being an old inn, the building was over 100 years old, tourists still came to stay."I'd like a cold beer if I have one, but it seems like everyone else is busy."He smiled at me kindly, and his handsome face sometimes made me feel uneasy. I felt guilty toward Kenji for having to reject his advances because I seemed attracted to a much older man."Okay, I'll have a cold beer delivered to your room right away!" I said. I began to feel a strange flutter in my chest every time I saw him. It's strange, I've met many inn guests since I was little, but this is the first time

I stood in front of Jake's door, staring at his backside, which was right in front of me. I began to doubt myself. Was it okay to stay overnight in a man's house like this? Would it be a problem?"What should I worry about? Simon clearly doesn't love me anymore. He chose Erika over me, so what should I be afraid of?" My heart was churning. I felt uneasy, realizing that I might have done something wrong, and feeling hurt and angry at my husband's betrayal."You're so beautiful, Madam! You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Even without makeup, you're so beautiful."For some reason, I remembered the words Leo had said earlier that day. Beautiful? He said I was so beautiful? If I were that beautiful, my husband wouldn't have left me and chosen another woman over me. He wouldn't have cheated on me."What's wrong? Come in!" Jake's voice interrupted my thoughts. I felt so hurt and confused. It didn't matter how much I prayed and confessed my sins. God still wasn't on my side, he st

I endured the pain with a bitter smile that I still tried to put on. Let's just say he was right and I was wrong. This was his house, after all; even if I were his wife, it wouldn't be my home."Okay, I'm sorry!" I said as I headed to my bedroom. My mother-in-law and her three children were holding back their smiles at how Simon was treating me; I could see their smiles.Maybe this was for the best; I didn't have to involve myself with this family anymore. I stripped off my clothes and sank into the bathtub. I hoped this would immediately ease some of my stress. But before I could fully enjoy it, footsteps rang out, and the door opened.I gasped in surprise when I saw Simon's face behind the bathroom door. He was still acting the same, cold and curt. I thought ignoring him would be much better, but in reality, he still couldn't completely free himself from me."What are you doing?" He asked me, trying to calm down in the quietest part of the house."Can't you see I'm taking a shower?"