All Chapters of Within My Grasp: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter - 10 | The Party - Part I

It was finally Saturday and we were already at Noah's place.My dad didn't give a damn as usual and his party organizers were all over the place working on the full swing when we left home. I remembered to lock my room, so no one would get in. I hated strangers in my room.Elsa was full of energy and at the moment and she ran around in a pair of her pajamas with wet hair as we still had time for the party. We came earlier so we could help Mrs. Parker with the cooking.Noah and his dad Josiah were setting up the backyard for the party while his sixteen-year-old sister Natasha busied herself with the cake."Natasha baked the cake today," Mili stated proudly and the corner of Natasha's lips lifted slightly.Natasha has a keen interest in baking and one day she wanted to start her own business. I admired the way her fingers worked skillfully on the cake. She was drawing Elsa's favorite cartoon characters on it."This is so beautiful," I praised

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Chapter - 11 | The Party - Part II

"How long have you known Josiah? I want the truth, Nolan!""We met recently," Nolan's reply came unaffected by my mom's demeanor."Nolan!""What?" He asked again in a nonchalant tone. "You won't talk to me, don't respond to my messages and don't send a thank you card for my gifts. I had to find a way to talk to you.""Nolan..."Mom's voice came out weaker this time and we all released a breath we were holding as we relaxed against the wall. A smile filled with relief spread across our faces."Why are you not talking to me, Kate?""I-I–""We were best friends. At least I thought you were. How could you throw away everything we had in a heartbeat?" Nolan's pain filled voice brought tears to my eyes."Nolan, it's not what you think. I–""No, Kate. It isn't. If my parents said something to you, you should've told me. You should've asked what I wanted. You didn't give me a chance.” Nolan’s accus

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter - 12 | Forced Engagement

That bastard!Mom was furious when she read the entire article. Another photo of my dad and Irwin together was published on the side. It was enough for me to connect the dots. So, this was the reason they cheered last night. If a bunch of fools thought they could decide my future they thought wrong.My insides felt like molten lava as my breathing quickened. I threw the first thing I came in contact with the wall. The coffee mug kissed the clean beige colored wall, breaking into several pieces before it touched the ground.The rage I felt within was nowhere near subsiding. I wanted to tear Irwin and my useless father into pieces.I had to see my dad first.With the decision made, I raced to my room for a quick morning routine. By the time I exited my room, ready to go see my dad, Noah, and my friends barreled into my home."Sophie, what the fuck is this?" Jennifer yelled, her face flushed with anger."I am gonna tear that creep into p

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Chapter - 13 | Stolen First Kiss

The setting sun or the beautiful orange glow it cast on the sky didn't hold my interest, unlike the other days.Noah left a while before with my friends. They offered to hang out more, to which I declined politely, wanting to be alone.A knock on my door distracted me momentarily."Come in!""Hey sweetie, do you wanna join me for grocery shopping?""Not today, mom. I just want to be alone," my voice came out tired and drained of energy."Trixie, do you wanna go girl?"Trixie lifted her head from the pillow and looked at mom and me for a moment before shaking her head and lying back on the pillow."All right, then. I'll be gone for a while. Food is in the fridge if you get hungry.""Okay, mom."I went back to stare aimlessly at the sky when Trixie pawed me."I am not in the mood, girl. Can you manage by yourself just today alone?"Her face fell, but she went to take care of her business.I didn

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Chapter - 14 | The first official Kiss

Next morning had me wake up in an unfamiliar cold bed.The absence of Trixie's warm fur against my face and the usual soft sheets confused me for a moment. The soft rays of sun peered through the only window in the room. The soft punk curtain danced in the morning breeze lazily as I sat up, looking around.I don't remember when I fell asleep last night. My sleep was not a pleasant one and whenever I woke up during the night, Noah was there, holding me tight in his embrace.Speaking of which, where's Noah anyway?There was no clock in the room and my phone was dead. Finishing my morning routine before I went out, I stepped into the small washroom, which held a small washbasin, toilet and a shower stall.I cleaned the small mirror and frowned looking at my appearance. I was a wreck. My eyes were red and puffy, my face was swollen slightly and my lips slightly bruised with all the scrubbing I did last night to remove the remnan

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter - 15 | The plans for future

The evening brought along my vengeful friends, who christened my ears with so many colorful words and a bunch of revenge plans. It took a while to console them all and cool them down so we could just hang out and relax."You sure you don't want to do any more damage to that bastard?" Jennifer asked for the umpteenth time and I smiled warmly at her."I think I've done enough damage already. Let's leave it right there, shall we? I just want to forget everything and move on with my life, probably I should find a job to support mom.""Jenni, Sophie is right. There is no point in going after that piece of scum. But, my question is, will Irwin let this matter slip?" Hayden questioned and I couldn't help the foreboding stirring in the pit of my stomach for the past few hours."Let's not think about it now," Noah intervened. "Our exams are close and we need to concentrate on our studies.""Yes, the Spring break is nearing and do you have any plans?" Tracy

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter – 16 | Outburst

"Mom, I want to come with you," I pleaded for what felt like hundredth time.Mom let out a tired sigh before locking her eyes with mine. "You have classes to attend. Besides, I am fine, really.""Jaxon will be there and I don't want you to do this alone," I pulled her close and held onto her, feeling like a kid again.Mom patted my back, rubbing soothingly. "Nolan is giving me a ride. Also, I don't want to drag you in this. Divorce proceedings could get ugly it Jaxon tried to pull some stunt.""That's the exact reason why I want to be there for you. I'm nineteen and I can-""Sweetie, I love you and I understand. But, I can do this. All I want now is for you to concentrate on your studies. Your finals are only a week away.""Okay," I agreed with a displeased pout. She chuckled and kissed my cheek."Call me as soon as it's over, okay.""Sure."A few weeks had passed and our lives seemed to go normally. Mom found a small ap

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter – 17 | Forgiveness, maybe not

It was the last day of our finals and my eyes searched the exiting crowd, looking for Noah.He'd visited me at home on the day of my suspension, making me believe that he forgave me, but unlike my friends, who acted as if nothing happened he continued to give me cold shoulder and I couldn't help but accept the punishment.The trio was back for the exams, sprouting many rumors about Noah dumping me over the fight. Sandra was officially addressed Noah as her boyfriend and it was hard to hold myself together.Noah, Hayden, and Alec were selected for the state-level championship and I was hurt when Alec informed me first. Our friends tried their best to patch us up, but Noah wouldn't relent. When I cornered him once and begged for forgiveness, all he said was he needed space."I'm still angry at you. What were you thinking? I never thought you would be so reckless. I'm sorry to say this but I need some space, Sophia."That was his exact words.

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter – 18 | The Arrangement

A person with mere sanity would think twice or even a hundred times before doing what I think I would do.I felt nothing when I stepped into my father's office. I was given a warm welcome, literally with hot chocolate and a few muffins. It felt as if my father knew I would need those to get through this meeting he had arranged with Irwin.Irwin sat on the comfortable couch as if he owned the place. His face has healed and I couldn't help the smirk noticing the small white scar, he'd hid with a concealer. Beside him was a woman, I've seen only in the newspapers. Martina Pierce, his mother and the twin of Cruella De Vil–not in the literal sense.Dad's office was the same as I remembered–nothing changed much since my last visit. The white walls and blinds reminded me more of a hospital room. Even the furniture was white.I stifled a yawn when Irwin spoke. He spoke nothing new, not that I didn't expect what he needed from me–a lovel

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

Chapter – 19 |Best friends are forever

For the first time in years, I didn't feel like going anywhere near the college campus. I didn't even check my phone for the messages or the voice mails I would have.The entire campus would know about my engagement with Irwin and I didn't even want to think what the Queen bees would say about this. Sandra was already trying to dig her claws on Noah.Noah is no longer your concern. He is a grown-up man and mature enough to make his own decisions.There goes my shitty self-pity self again. I believe wallowing in self-pity was a thing for a Pisces. That was all I was doing for the past couple of weeks, imagining every negative outcome of my destructive decisions.Then this wicked part of me wanted to flaunt the engagement ring in front of Noah, to give a taste of his own medicine. I am sure he would fume though he would say nothing.Am I too bad for feeling like this? I still loved Noah. I will not be able to change that fact ever.

Last Updated : 2022-04-07

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