ALEX POVLeaving Regina behind, I hastily picked up Jake's call."Where are you, man?" Jake's voice echoed urgently through the phone."I'm at Kalamaki Beach," I replied briefly, my gaze fixed on Regina. I couldn't shake off the fear that she might slip away."Good," Jake sighed with relief, and in the background, I could hear Jenna's panicked voice."Tell Jenna that Regina is with me."Jake quickly handed the phone to Jenna, who sounded desperate on the other end."Regina is with you? How is she? I need to apologize to her," Jenna's voice trembled with concern."Yeah, Jenna. She's safe with me. She seemed better, but there's a lingering sadness. She's sorry about..." I trailed off, my eyes drifting upward, lost in the expanse of the clear sky."I'm sorry too. We both disrupted your perfect wedding," I confessed."We should have known. She lost him five years ago, but it seems like she's still clinging to the past," Jenna passed the phone back to Jake."Alex?" Jake whispered, his voic
REGINA POVTwo weeks had passed since Jenna's wedding, and I was determined to make amends with her. I decided to purchase a ten-day trip package to Turkey for the couple. It seemed like the least I could do after nearly ruining Jenna's special day.Fortunately, I had attended the wedding reception and managed to capture a few photographs. As I flipped through them, searching for the perfect one to include in Brandon's diary, my eyes landed on a picture taken in front of the Parthenon. In the image, Alex and I were standing side by side, our smiles radiant. The joy in our faces was evident, as evidenced by the gentle crinkles at the corners of my eyes. In that moment, happiness enveloped me.A smile spread across my face as I recalled that it was Alex who had suggested adding the picture to my blog. Speaking of my blog, I realized that I hadn't updated it since returning from Athens. It was high time I shared my incredible travel experience with my readers. With determination, I sat
REGINA POVAs I walked into the grand ballroom adorned with shimmering chandeliers and exquisite floral arrangements, the air filled with an electric buzz. Tonight was the highly anticipated charity gala, an event that brought together influential figures and philanthropists from all walks of life. I was attending as a guest of honor alongside Brandon's mother, Brenda, who had graciously invited me to join her.Dressed in a stunning floor-length gown that hugged my curves in all the right places, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness. The room was filled with the soothing melody of soft jazz music, creating an enchanting atmosphere as Brenda and I gracefully navigated through the lively crowd. Conversations swirled in the air, adding to the vibrant ambiance. Finally reaching our destination, we approached a table adorned with an elegant sign that read 'Brandon's CancerCare Foundation,' designated for four people.Feeling a mixture of nerves a
REGINA POVThe weight of Brenda's confusion and unspoken questions filled the room, casting a heavy atmosphere. Brenda's eyes widened in shock as she turned to me, instinctively reaching out to grasp my hand."What is he talking about, Regina?" she asked, her voice filled with disbelief. I could see the tears welling up in her eyes, mirroring the emotions churning inside me. But this was neither the place nor the time to delve into it."It's nothing, Brenda," I replied, my voice trembling as I clasped our hands together, seeking comfort in our connection.Her gaze bore into mine, silently conveying her understanding of the unspoken truths we shared. Brenda shook her head, lightly tapping my shoulder in a gesture of support."Regina is not my daughter-in-law, unfortunately. She was engaged to Brandon, my son," Brenda spoke softly, her words barely above a whisper, laden with a mixture of sadness and acceptance."She still wears Brandon's ring as a way to remember him, and sometimes peo
ALEX POVRegina, a single woman, attended Jake's wedding that day. It was during the event that Jake shared with me the tragic love story of Regina.However, Jake had specifically warned me not to mention anything about Brandon's passing. Unfortunately, the slip of my tongue betrayed me, and now I deeply regret it.After driving for about an hour, we arrived at Regina's place. I parked my car in an empty spot and turned off the engine. The atmosphere was heavy with silence as Regina kept her emotions bottled up inside, and I could sense a storm brewing in her heart.Slowly she opens her door bur then she stopped and turned her body, facing me.Regina slowly opened the car door, but then she paused and turned her body to face me."Thank you for the invitation," she said in a stern voice, lacking any hint of genuine appreciation.Taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor, I sat there, trying to comprehend what was happening. It was clear that something deeper was bothering her, beyon
Chapter 1"Brandon," I hold his hand in mine as he lay on the hospital bed.He seems so weak. It's hard for me to look at him in his eyes. Brandon was the captain of our high school football team. His enthusiasm for the sport was evident in his eyes. He is ready to push himself every time during practice.The gleam in his eyes as he punches his victorious waves in the air was a sight to see. I was there, in his every game, cheering him up. The smile plastered on his face as he scored the goal still hangs there in my mind.Gone the bulging muscle on his arm and torso, leaving only bones. His eyes that one sparkles every time he smiles replaced with sadness. He is the love of my life and will always be. His view on life was different from mine.
TEN people!I have to wait for ten people before ordering two cups of cappuccino.Slowly, pulling down the zip, my fingers touched a thousand things that I chucked into the bag hastily this morning.my eyes widened with a wicked smile plastered on my face as I found the thing that will push the plan forward.Glancing around, I have to make sure that nobody sees me or looking at me suspiciously. Satisfied that nobody is watching me, I throw out the plastic snake on the floor while screaming on top of my voice, like a crazy banshee. "snake, help."With people running around, trying to save themselves from the 'poisonous snake', I moved forward, placing myself at the front.
Chapter 3(unedited) The light in the cabin flickered, on and off before going off. Did I tell you that I hate darkness? The only light in the cabin is the light from the thunder outside. My hand closing my ear every time the light brightens inside the cabin. Add that to the list, thunder with flashes of light. Just the right combination for a perfect horror story. Ironically, this is what I pictured whenever I read a thriller or a mystery novel. It's in a situation like this the murderer will come to the heroine, hiding his weapon stealthily under his coat. You will read further with your heart pounding behind your chest as if you want to warn the heroine or the main character, hey look out. As if god is granting my wish, I saw an obsidian shadow nearing me in a very suspicious manner. My eyes flew open, fearing my life. This is not how I expect my life to end. Taking trembling step backwards, I looked around. Someone help me, please.