I Not Alone Novels & Stories

The house was empty and no one knew of their whereabouts. Then, on the internet, was a video going viral to the surprise of everyone; Felix, Claudia and most especially Bella. Bella was shocked and stunned as she watched the video. Her heart felt shattered to pieces. In the video was her supposed would-be husband, Alexander and his ex, Sophia announcing their marriage to the public and also revealing to the people that they were currently out of the country.

When no other sound followed, she thought she was alone but then Sabrina added softly, "I'm sure he'll be back and sleeping beside you before you know it." ~~~ She was wrong. Lucas didn't return all night and Ava knew this because she didn't get to sleep until the sun began to rise. She was so used to sleeping with him beside her that it felt unusual to be alone. Mixed with the worry of where he was and the unsettling feeling she had in her stomach, it was almost impossible to get a good night's rest. But when the birds starting singing and the sun began to peak through the window, she closed her eyes tightly, forcing herself to get some sleep.

“You aren’t going back to that house.” “Why not?” She glared at him, “It’s my house.” “It’s not safe,” He growled. “And I’m safe with you?” She asked making him nod. “You know you are, Trouble,” he smirked. He sighed, “I know you are scared and just trying to keep me at bay because your pretty little mind and shattered little heart are trying to tell you that you are too broken. I get that they are trying to convince you that I will leave you and you will lose your best friend, so you are trying to push me away before that happens, but it’s not going to work, Trouble.”

I heard my father clearing his throat. Ignoring him I started talking. This is your chance Isabella Collins. Show your acting skills!! "Who cares for you? You are all alone in this world Isabella!! What to do? There is no one to take care of you! Every one is busy while some one locked you and caged you in your room. Selfish world! What to do? No one is there to ask me if I'm okay or not? No one is there to set me free! Have I done something bad? All I want is to lose myself for a night! Who cares for my happiness? I'm all alone in this world!", I spoke to myself.

And it doesn’t happen overnight. “I try to.” “Then try harder. You are destroying your present, living in the past.” She spoke extremely professionally and I couldn’t help but nod in agreement. We sat there chatting away about Caleb. T was more like I had to listen to her say everything about Caleb. After the long night, I decided to head home. It had been some days and now I was accustomed to sleeping alone, a little. Settling myself under the covers I scroll through my phone one last time, before shifting and pulling the covers up till my chin.

"Um, I just did a solo ride. It's a bit boring at home so I thought of riding," "So, you mean you just rode alone and no one was with you?" "Yes, you're right," "Isn't that sad?" Ivan asked while he was busy eating his food. "I'm used to being alone again. My friends are no longer here, I work far away and the others have their own families. So here, I'm alone," I said while drinking a glass of water. "All this time you're alone?" Troy asked hesitantly with obvious concern can see on his face

If it weren't for Aldo, I would already be part of that company. "Ki, I'm going to go first, okay!" I walked over to Keiko who was serving several customers. This morning, I stopped by the girl's boutique shop. Apart from Keiko and without that girl, I will definitely always feel lonely. Grateful, in times of trouble like this. I can still meet the right best friend like Keiko. Since coming home from abroad, I haven't gone to visit my mother. Because I wasn't ready yet, and even now. Only Hamdan said that mother missed me, and Anna? My mom hasn't even texted me this forever.

Please. But I don't call. Because some decisions have to be made alone. Even when alone feels like falling. Especially then.

Or so I thought. Until I woke up to an empty bed. No note. No message. Just alone. Alone. Again.

The carousel was still there, spinning round as if nothing had changed. I bought a ticket and sat on the same familiar horse. The wind blew against my face. I closed my eyes. For a moment, I could still hear my daughter's laughter… and David warning me, "Be careful." This time, no one was with me. I rode alone. A wave of dizziness washed over me. I knew death was near. I forced my eyes open, but the world grew more and more blurred. With trembling hands, I pulled out my phone and used the last of my strength to dial a number I had not called in years.