Count Your Lucky Stars: A Novel Novels & Stories

She came hard, trembling against the bookshelves, her moans swallowed by my lips while I kept fingering her through every wave, drawing it out until she was a shaky, dripping mess. I pulled my fingers out slowly, brought them to my lips, and licked them clean while she watched with wide, dazed eyes. “See?” I whispere d, smiling. “I told you I’d handle it.”

I increased the pressure, causing the knife to cut into Regina's skin and drops of blood to bead. Regina didn't look the least bit flustered. Instead, she met me with an innocent expression. "What are you talking about? I don't understand. What does your bad luck have to do with me? I was born lucky. Of course, I'm luckier than normal people!" I let out a cold laugh, my mind racing. "Let me think. When did you start to get lucky? Oh, right after I had that kidney surgery…"

"Dad, are you okay? Mindy's always causing trouble." Graham angrily wiped the mud from his face and shoved me into the nanny's arms. "The shaman said she's a lucky star, the bringer of fortune... Why is she acting like that so suddenly?" Jade bit her lip and muttered, "She's been born for a year now, but she hasn't brought us much luck. Maybe it's all a lie? The other day, she bit me while I was looking after her. She doesn't look like a lucky star at all. In fact, she..."

"Honey, I bought this for you. Here. If I gamble, I'll definitely have good luck, won't I?" I smiled as I took it. "Of course. You'll have all the luck in the world." Then I added, sweetly, "And Honey, you want your parents to be healthy and live long, full lives, don't you?" Clutching the locket and bangle, lost in fantasies of wealth, he replied carelessly, "Of course." That night, I bought him a ticket to a casino notorious for its shady dealings. Through the barrage, I watched it all unfold in real time.

She seized Father's wrist, her face full of disbelief. "Gideon Frost! I climbed the steps to the Chapel of Wisdom on my knees for that charm the year we married. It was the love token I gave you on our wedding day. How dare you give it to someone else?" Father looked genuinely puzzled by her reaction.

I felt Vicky tap my elbow. "I-I'm Aliana R-Reeves. I've been with Stardom for almost eight years already. They're t-he ones who helped me get to where I am right now in the industry, and they actually opened a lot of opportunities for artists like me. And I-I am forever grateful to them," I said, looking at everyone except him. I want to slap my face right now for stuttering a lot because I can feel him staring as I talk. Anyone in my position would understand. Imagine having a one-night stand with a stranger and hoping you would never see him again. Then one day, he'll just appear, offering a major sponsorship to your agency—the amount of bad luck I have.

Claire ⋅•⋅⊰∙∘∘∙⊱⋅•⋅ Eleven Years Ago... Stars and dark blue sheets... I've spent countless nights counting every single one of these stars. One hundred and twenty-three tiny luminous dots scattered across the expanse of these dark blue sheets. At this moment, I'm not here. I'm far away, lost among the stars. I close my eyes, imagining myself twirling among them, each twinkling a distant universe, each gleaming a moment of serenity far removed from this reality.

he said as he took his leave. "You’re welcome," Mr. Alen replied politely. Dillbert turned around and walked unsteadily toward his car, parked in Mr. Alen's yard. His gaze was empty, his soul shattered by the realization that Caroline was married. The driver opened the car door for him, and Dillbert got in. His body was limp, as if he had lost all will to live. He sank into the seat, leaning his head against the backrest. Staring blankly ahead, his mind replayed the happy memories he had shared with Caroline. Only those cherished moments remained vividly stored in his mind.

Lashe asked. “Because they help each other shine, none of them actually shines than the other” Ibukun replied and Lashe smiled. At first, he really didn’t understand but he understood better now. A lot of people had helped him shine, his fans, his grandma, Uncle Sam, everyone around him and most important Ibukun. “There’s why you’ll never hear a star in the night sky” Ibukun added as she sighed and continued talking. “They always say STARS IN THE NIGHT SKY” THE END.

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