Fortune Falls Novels & Stories

I opened the door and saw Laura standing there pale as a ghost. She looked awful and ran down like maybe she hadn’t slept in days and also maybe a little high. Tears were streaming down her face and I was just trying to take it all in. “I’m so sorry Kate.” “What for? Oh my god…..” I couldn’t finish my sentence before another person came into my eyesight. I felt like all the blood drained from my body as I made out the shape and then the slimy smile of Curtis Montgomery.

Nate frowned He struggled to keep a stable voice. Another thing he had learnt from his father was that most times, the person who made the most noise was the person on the losing team. “How dare you stand my daughter up?” Mr Wyatt barked. “Do you know the disgrace you’ve caused me and my family? Do you know how much money we’ve spent?” Nate laughed sarcastically. By disgrace, Mr Wyatt meant his stocks had dropped again and this time, the rate at which it dropped was doubled.

I sighed and mustered my strength to pick it up. It was a text from Marcus. "Where have you been hiding? I know I was a little harsh that day, but you should've calmed down by now. Stop with this tantrum, and apologize to Janae. We can act like nothing happened! Also, don't forget about our engagement ceremony tomorrow." My strength left me, and my phone fell to the floor after slipping from my hand. I'd almost forgotten Marcus and I were supposed to be getting engaged the following day. I'd once looked forward to this day more than anything in the world. Now, it was so close and yet so far.

Only silence. Until he spoke words that stripped me bare, leaving me standing in ruins. “You were never my choice, Emily. You were a mistake forced on me. And I’ll never forgive you for it.” The room tilted. My knees weakened. My chest tightened until I couldn’t breathe. A mistake. That was all I was to him. Three years of waiting, three years of trying, three years of sacrificing every piece of myself to a man who only ever wanted someone else—dismissed in a single sentence.

He looked pained, like he didn’t want to hear that. “You’re not,” he said quietly. “But I am, Jillian,” I whispered. “Because I’m falling for you. And I hate it.” His breath hitched. For once, he had no words. I turned away, but he caught my wrist again—gentler this time. “I’m falling too, Christy,” he said. “That’s why this is so messed up.” I froze. “I never wanted to feel anything for you. This marriage… it was supposed to be a contract. A means to an end. But now… I can’t stop thinking about you. Even when I try. Even when Alyssa’s in front of me, I can’t stop thinking about you.”

IT ALL BEGUN like a dream. You know that type of dream that seems to have emerged from nowhere even though you have always been aware of it's existence. It could be felt, it could give a sense of direction, unconsciously at first, till it becomes a reality. "The fortitude". Jared had muttered under his breath that morning while simply replying with a nod.

Something I didn’t expect him to say. But I doubt Luca will give in so I guess it’s my turn to intervene. “Uh, Luca. It’s not what you t-think, really. He—” I sigh. “He fell down on me while he was trying to get the t-tool and you just happened to enter.” He still gives me a doubtful look. “And at the most impeccable timing?” “Y-yeah. He’s…” I try to think of a good positive word for Clarence. “He’s harmless.”

I stacked four huge dictionaries on my arm and climbed up the ladder, taking a risk just to finish my work as quickly as possible, but my luck ran dry as it came because a dull sting came from my left ankle, causing me to miss my footing. I closed my eyes waiting to hit my head on the shelf behind, and then split my skull on the floor, but the fall never came. A nostalgic scent hit me instead as I felt an arm wrap around my waist stopping me from hitting my head as I had pictured. "Still as clumsy?" I wiggled out of the hold on hearing the slivery voice, my ankle stung as I stepped away from Him. My hairband had snapped in the process and my hair had fallen over my face.

The Misfortune Transfer System countdown hit zero. [Misfortune Transfer 100% Complete. Critical threshold reached. Misfortune erupting.] KeyboardFury's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, his face draining of color.

Miss Fortune heard Aunt Rose's words just now and finally coldly said, "If so, then you should find a new job and do it. At the same time, be careful and responsible with your work. I think it's not just me but all the owners in this city. Everyone will do the same as me after seeing that the employee has no potential but also makes a big mistake! You'd better leave as soon as possible, or I'll pay you enough for the damage done by the dishes there!" Miss Fortune finished saying that and left, leaving Terry on the ground in shock and sadness. Harry immediately went to him to comfort him, feeling helpless because he couldn't protect Terry. Needless to say, Aunt Rose was pleased with how Butte