After A Long Time Novels & Stories

I will be back after 2 weeks because I have to stay with my uncle after coming back. ----------------------------------------------------------- Just after 5 seconds his reply came. ----------------------------------------------------------- Harry: Oh! I'm missing you. I've got a surprise for you. You will get it soon. -------------------------------------------------------------- What the hell is he upto?

Is love just like a prank for him? === Dash suddenly woke up as the light enters through his windows. Someone raised the window blinds. What time did he sleep again last night? “Dash, get up. It’s almost 1 pm and you are still in bed!” her mom Samantha said. “What time did you come home last night?” she continues. “I am sorry, Mom but I am not sure what time.” He spoke. “I know you are already grown up, but you shouldn’t be abusing yourself going out and coming home late.” Her mom said as she stares at him with concern. “Your father is not happy at all with the night activities you are doing.”

Killian The loud noise that resonated from somewhere in the house violently yanked me out of my impromptu nap on the couch and the words. "100!" Flew right out of my mouth as I rolled off and fell face-down to the ground. Fuck. I groaned, using the coffee table as leverage to get my sore self back up. My eyes blinked a few times and without a doubt, I knew I'd slept too long. Crap. Still trying to process exactly how I had fallen asleep, I dug my phone out from underneath me to check the time but a message sent by Hope twenty minutes ago popped up on my screen.

Perhaps death was also a way to put me out of my misery. Derek would also finally get the chance to be with the person he truly loved. … For two whole weeks after my visit to the hospital, Derek did not realize I had moved out of his house. He was probably too engrossed in spending all his time with Ivy. The last text message that could be seen in the chat window shared between me and Derek was from two weeks ago. "I need to work a lot of shifts recently, so I won't be coming home." Derek finally started sending new text messages today.

he says. “We have been waiting for you for such a long time.”

My sister had sharp eyes and found the letter under the old pillow. Dad wiped away his tears and unfolded the paper with trembling hands. "Mom, Dad, and Heidi. By the time you see this letter, the countdown should have ended. I'm so happy I get to live with all of you. Thank you for your hard work in the last 18 years. I hope we can still be a family in my next life! Oh, right, use the money in the piggy bank to buy a toy for Heidi! Consider it an early birthday gift."

THE TIPPING POINT The days after everything fell apart were unbearable. I still woke up early and made Adrian’s coffee and breakfast. That morning he walked into the kitchen and paused. “You’re up early again,” he said. “So are you,” I replied, sliding the plate toward him. “Busy day ahead?” “Always.” He took a sip of coffee. “You’ve been quiet lately. Is everything okay?” I forced a smile. “I’m fine.” He didn’t push. He finished his coffee and said, “Don’t skip lunch,” before leaving.

Liam let out a soft laugh and playfully tousled my hair. "Selena, it's been ten years. You've grown distant from me!" I pretended to be annoyed and pushed his hand away. "Ugh, you've ruined my hair again!" It was as if we had been transported back to the days when the three of us were thick as thieves. Once my fever recovered, Liam stuck by my side, helping me pick up all the essentials I needed to get by.

** I don’t respond. But I don’t delete the message either. Because eight weeks suddenly feels like forever. And not nearly long enough.

“Just a little longer.” The scent lingered. So did I.