Gone in the Snow のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

James Sachs' voice wasn't loud, but the room was suddenly silent.It was not until a while later that someone finally tried to break the ice."That was a joke right, James?"I mean, you two were prom king and queen, and we still remember how you cried like a baby after you sent her off. Heck, no storm could stop you from flying to her for three years…"After a couple of awkward laughs, the friend finally asked in an exaggerated tone, "There's no way you fell out of love, right?""I don't get it myself," James replied flatly, appearing almost at a loss despite his usual composure. "It's just… Those three years have been taxing. I'm happy spending time visiting her, but it's all the more lonelier and wearisome wasting half a day on the return flight."Even the gifts have to be different each time—I'm always having to worry if she would be happy or like the gifts."His fingers were chiseled from always using a scalpel, but there was a sense of tiredness as he held up his champagne

Lisa never liked to act on impulse, always staying calm and rational.But in her dream, she was hysterical as she argued with James. "When you said you're tired of traveling, I said I could make the trip instead. But you refused and got upset about me, telling me that I shouldn't doubt your love."You complained that I went abroad, but this is where we end up after talking about it! You said I should lead a life that's more than just about love, and I promised to stick with you after graduation and never leave.""I could see that you were tired and I had asked why. You were the one who wouldn't tell me and kept changing the subject, just because you said you didn't want me to worry."Her questions were maddening, but just like in real life, they parted ways unhappily.Waking up the next morning with a splitting headache, she soon found herself staring into James' eyes.There was a brief silence, and James sighed at her deathly pale face. "Let's just get along and stop fighting,

Lisa's best friend, Zoe Larkin, was smacking the table indignantly."What the hell?!" she exclaimed in outrage before leaning on Lisa's shoulder, concern showing all over her face. "Come on, girl. There's no reason to get upset over a douchebag like him.""I'm not upset," Lisa replied, shaking her head.She was already past it, but Zoe was sniffling as she kept drinking. "Honestly, where did James Sachs find the confidence to think that you'd never leave? Even I know for a fact that you'd rather break than bend."Just let him feel what it's like to lose you! He doesn't know about the new university that you'll be attending, does he? I promise you, he'll be screaming and going crazy with regret when he can't find you!"As she finished, she collapsed on the bar, leaving Lisa stumped.Still, would James really regret it?After picking up the check and making sure that Zoe's boyfriend came to pick her up, Lisa was about to leave when she bumped into James' friend.His eyes lit up a

That was when Tina's mewling voice rang, "Are you there, Mr. Sachs?"Lina turned, stunned as she watched Tina enter after keying in the passcode.She did so without hesitation—it clearly wasn't her first time.Lisa almost laughed despite herself. And this house was supposed to be hers and James'?James was surprised too, distracted by Tina. "What are you doing here?"Tina didn't answer, instead bowing her head at Lisa and sniffling loudly, "I'm sorry! Lisa! It was just Truth or Dare, but everyone got drunk. We thought it was an innocent little kiss that was no big deal, but we didn't expect you to get so upset…"Pursing her lips, she then held out a pair of glass figurines to Lisa. "I made these myself—it's a couple set, meant to be a blessing for your marriage with Mr. Sachs!"Her words immediately struck a chord with James, as he really approved of how mature and understanding Tina was.As for Lisa… He frowned even as he turned to her.However, as Tina ran up to Lisa, aski

When Lisa woke up again, her nose quickly picked up the scent of antiseptics, while a nurse groaned beside her, "Oh, you're finally awake! Honestly, how could you take the wrong pill and at such high dosage?"You're lucky you survived, especially when they brought you in so late. You almost fell into a coma!"Still exhausted, Lisa could only smile wryly. "Thank you…"Still, she soon pursed her lips as she looked past the nurse and saw James entering the room.He paused in silence for a couple of seconds and started accusingly, "You should have told me directly on the phone."Lisa held his gaze calmly. "Tina did this."To Lisa's shock, James nodded and replied, "I know—it was an accident. You were agitated and she just wanted you to calm down, so call it a mistake made with the best intentions. And I've already punished her."Lisa kept staring into his eyes as she rasped, "How?"James frowned. "Docked half a day's pay."Lisa knew he would play favorites, but to think that his b