Novel & Cerita A Chance Encounter Book

“It’s not every day you run into a man like that and he asks you to be his pretend girlfriend. You even live in the same complex as him. If that is not fate, then I don’t know what is.” “Shut up.” My cheeks were warm. She was right though. This was a once-in-a-lifetime situation. It didn’t happen every day and if I hadn’t quit my job that day, I never would have met William. If I hadn’t gone to get coffee and had just taken a taxi back home, we would have never crossed paths, but that didn’t mean it was fate. It was simply a coincidence. “If I were a writer, I’d write a book about this and I’m not even kidding.”

Yet she kept riding the late train. On Friday afternoon, something strange happened. She slipped into her favorite little bookstore after work, seeking distraction among the dusty shelves. As she reached for a worn copy of *The Secret History*, a tall man with a face cap did the same. “After you,” he said softly. Their eyes met for a brief second. A strange jolt passed through her..... half recognition, half heat but it vanished before she could grasp it. He looked like the stranger from the train or was it just her mind? He smelled faintly of cedar and rain. Just another handsome stranger.

I’m in my apartment now with the books that I bought months ago. It’s funny that Ace really gave it to me now because it was not suitable for me back then. But I feel embarrassed that he knows what I am about to read. What if he thinks I’m into this? Argh! That would be more embarrassing! I hate it. I don’t even have experience with any of it. I don’t even have a first kiss… Well, except for that. I mean, you know, that smack accident. Thinking about it makes my cheeks feel hot. I think I’m blushing at the thought of it.

The chance encounter with Alex had sparked a sense of anticipation and wonder, a reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that life often took, leading to new opportunities and connections that enriched her path. As the day drew to a close, Hazel's thoughts drifted back to Alex, their brief yet meaningful interaction resonating in her heart. The prospect of rekindling their conversation and exploring the potential for friendship filled her with a sense of excitement and possibility, a spark of anticipation for the new connections and experiences that awaited her in the college community.

Chapter One Hundred and Four: Echoes of the Past Years before the chaos, before the tangled mess of memory and fate, there was Grant and Lilly—a story that had once been painted in soft pastels, rich with laughter, shared dreams, and the gentle hum of love that grew over time. They had met by accident in a cozy little bookstore tucked between taller, grimmer buildings in the heart of the city. Grant had been attempting to juggle an armful of novels when one slipped free, tumbling directly into Lilly's side.

’ Chance said. ‘All you’ve missed so far is….’ Clarissa said rummaging through her bag. ‘… it’s your birthday in a few days, so I got you this’ She stretched her hands to give Chance two books which he accepted beaming with smiles. Chance looked at Marley expectantly. Marley scratched his ear and muttered a miserable ‘I forgot. I’ll get you some next time.’ ‘That’s what he always says.’ Chance said and Clarissa burst out laughing at the look of exasperation on Marley’s face.

I warmly welcomed her and directed her to the house,, With the help of Andrew and Michael ,Andrew's friend we had prepared everything in the house so it was in order,all meals were ready. We enjoyed the dinner together and there after the two friends left to give us ample time to talk privately I had not talked about Amanda's beauty.She showed up in a red mini dress that showed her admirable figure. Her makeup was on point.All this time I was just salivating.I couldn't wait to hold her so tight in my arms. We were just enjoying our drinks as we talked more since we wanted to know each other more. Chapter 5 Slowly I moved next to Amanda,zero distance they say, my fingers were moving slowly in

"Aww a mini Lance. That's so adorable. And what's the book about." "About a girl falling for someone unexpected. The same guy that told her on her worst day that, one day a stranger will walk into her life and will flip her world upside down. And it will make her realize as to why it never worked out with anyone else but him." I smiled while looking at him in the crowd. "The book is called, My Personal BodyGuard. Based on true events." I smiled. Once my interview was over there was a meet and greet. I walked over there and there was a big line. It lasted about 2 hours.

Not because of anything specific, but just because there were no distractions that required my attention. In the secrecy of my head, I wondered what could possibly go wrong. What if Alfred was right? But those people were not of us. Rumors said that they were not to be trusted and that they thought only of themselves. If the rumors were correct, we weren't worth their time and effort anyway. I took the books from the shelves one by one, reading through the titles slowly and meticulously. I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I didn't realize how dark it had begun to grow outside until I noticed the moonlight.

Instinct pushed me harder, faster, until I reached the library. The doors were thrown open. Papers lay strewn across the floor, smoke hung heavy in the air, and Eamon fought two men in a brutal clash of steel and muscle. Shelves cracked under the force of their bodies. It was a savage, ugly fight, but my stomach dropped at the sight that mattered most. Rissa wasn’t there. My gut twisted. Then the side door slammed against the wall, and through it I glimpsed her, stepping into the hall beyond. A shadow detached itself from the darkness and moved toward her, deliberate and slow. A predator closing in.