From One Night To Forever のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

“Uhm, big sis. I don't feel so good.” Amelia tried to maintain her balance as she staggered. “Are you sure Derrick is waiting for me in that tent?” She almost fell but was caught just in time by her elder sister, Erica. “Of course I'm sure.” A smile curled at the corner of her lips. “Just behind that curtain is your newly wedded husband waiting to give you a treat.” But the look on Erica's face suggested she was up to no good. “Ahh!” Amelia cried out as her back hit the mattress, but she couldn't find the strength to get back up. “Enjoy your night, Amelia.” With that, Erica fled the scene. A look of satisfaction on her face. Amelia felt weak. It was as if she had just taken down 12 bottles of Alcohol in one go; her head throbbed like a drum, and she couldn't stand or sit up, like an invisible force had pinned her down. She felt her insides burning, her face red from the intensity she felt inside. All she could do was try to unzip her wedding dress, in an attempt to escape this mas

“Uh Mrs P, remind me again why I'm hiding in this closet?” ************************ It's been six years since Amelia started her new life; she had kept the pregnancy and was happy she did; her son, Mikey, had grown up to be quite the six-year-old, smart with a sense of creativity. After dropping out of her master's program due to the pregnancy, Amelia took on whatever jobs she could find. But there weren’t many places willing to hire a pregnant woman. Eventually, she landed a position at a small newspaper house and slowly worked her way up to being a local journalist. She also picked up part-time photography gigs whenever she could. Over the years Amelia had accumulated some debts in her name, she couldn't afford an apartment to live in, so she turned to her only friend Mel, who owned a small apartment, seeing as Mel couldn't let Amelia roam the city homeless, she took her in and let her stay pending when she'd get her own place. Nothing ever came easy for Amelia, every day was a

Amelia's eyes fluttered open, her head spinning as she tried to adjust to the harsh hospital lights above her. The ceiling was blindingly white, making her squint.“Where...Where am I?”The doctor in the room glanced up from his clipboard. "Ah, great! You're awake. Your husband and son have been waiting outside. I'll bring them in." He checked a few notes and then added, "I'll be back to check on your vitals. We should be able to get you discharged today, Mrs. Fox." with that he left.Mrs Fox? Did I die and wake up in some weird parallel universe?Before she could think about it, Kris stormed into the room, a mix of relief and panic on his face. He was obviously worried. "Amelia!" he rushed to her side, his voice laced with concern. "Are you okay?"“I'm sorry you got hurt because of me” Leo stood there, guilt rushed through his veins. He blamed himself for the incident.“Kris? Why did the doctor call me Mrs Fox?” Amelia asked, still skeptical if she was in the right reality.Kris hiss

“Uhm Ryan, right?” Amelia asked, feeling her cheeks heat up. “Last night was uhm... interesting.”“Interesting? That’s one way to put it,” Ryan said with a laugh. “You were pretty feisty for someone who doesn’t look like she parties often.”Amelia rolled her eyes. “Well it’s not exactly my scene. I just needed a break, you know.”Ryan tilted his head, his expression softening. “Tough day?”Amelia sighed. “Tough life. Let’s just say I’ve had a lot on my plate lately, and last night was my way of forgetting it all, even if it was just for a moment.”Ryan nodded, his gaze steady. “I get it. Sometimes you need to let loose. But hey, if you ever need another escape from reality, I’d be happy to join you.”Amelia hesitated. “Uhm, I don’t know if that’s a good idea…”Ryan raised an eyebrow, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Huh? Are you saying no to a good time, Amelia?”She laughed despite herself. “Fine. But don’t expect me to be all dancing and acting crazy again.”“Nah, I'll be

Amelia groaned as her phone buzzed loudly against the wooden nightstand, it's screen flashing a name she didn't want to deal with—Kris.Without bothering to check it, she hissed under her breath and tapped the screen to silence it. “It’s too early for whatever drama you wanna drag me into, Kris,” she muttered, swinging her legs off the bed.After freshening up and getting dressed, she called Mikey to hurry up, “Mikey you're going to be late, again! Hurry up please" But as usual, he took his sweet time brushing his teeth and zipping up his school bag. Once he was in the car, munching on a granola bar, she slid into the driver’s seat and exhaled.“Ready?" She asked as she fastened Mikey's seatbelt.Her phone buzzed again.Kris.She rolled her eyes and put the phone on silent. “Whatever it is will have to wait,” she whispered to herselff.She dropped Mikey off at school, waving goodbye before heading off to work. “Time to start the day" ********As she reached the office, Mrs. P smiled