Life With Derek Surprise Novels & Stories

she cried to us as she handed us the painting that was meant for us. I just smiled at her as she hugged us. I looked down at the painting I was holding. "Life in the Darkness" — The Woman Who Lived in the Dark." ** Life in Darkness has signed off.

Lexi where have you been all my life, I knew you were always here so why didn’t you ever let me have my way with you for just once even tho you could see I was really into you. Derek I didn’t know that because you always or let me say mostly acting distance as if you didn’t want me around. You were acting like I was some kind of sickness and diseases you were avoiding. You sometimes act cold and a little weird so I thought maybe it was because of what I was using my life for. Yeah I mean the career part I choose or you don’t see that as a career, I think I choose that because I was just so addicted to getting fucked always here and there without getting tired of it please I mean it feels goo

“It’s been years since we last saw each other. What have you been up to?” Derek chuckled lightly, leaning back in his chair. “Life’s been okay. I’m a gym instructor now. I run a small fitness center with my sister. It’s nothing fancy, but it 'pays' the bills and keeps me busy.” Derek’s parents had died in a car crash, which forced him to leave the neighborhood. Back then, he and I had been best friends and were known for acting like twins. Derek nodded toward me. “How about you? You look… tired, Elias. Last I heard, your father was the owner of the big-time Carter company. So life must be treating you well.”

Derek slowly woke up, more refreshed and focused as usual. It's time to put all his plans into action. But before all that, Derek can put all his plans on hold....at least for the morning. There was reason for him to celebrate. It's his birthday. More importantly, the first birthday he is celebrating with his family. His real family. Derek went about his usual routine, which includes his morning stretch and exercise routine. His shower was longer than usual. He wanted to soak in the moment. After changing into a loose shirt and jeans, he stepped down the stairs, where a surprise was waiting for him.

His eyes held a steady, unshakable light—the look of a man who had survived a thousand storms and wasn't about to be knocked over by a breeze. "I'm grateful for the kindness you've shown me, both of you," Derek said, giving a slight, respectful bow. His voice was humble, but it carried a weight that filled the entire room. "But I truly believe that one day, Michelle will find the one she was actually meant to be with."

I couldn’t hide my surprise. As we settled in, the conversation flowed easily at first. Derek talked about his childhood, about growing up in a small town and how he once tried to impress a girl in high school by learning to play the guitar—only to fail miserably, much to his embarrassment. His laugh, deep and infectious, made my lips curve into a smile without me even trying. “I swear,” Derek said with a grin, “the only thing worse than my guitar skills was the way I tried to serenade her. What was I thinking?”

he said. As we finished our breakfast and continued to chat and laugh together, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Derek's presence in my life. He was more than just a friend - he was a partner in crime, a confidant, and a constant source of laughter and joy. And as we sat at the counter, surrounded by the remnants of our breakfast and the warm glow of the morning sunlight, I knew that this was exactly where I was meant to be. As we finished our breakfast, Derek suddenly got up from his seat and said, "I've got a surprise for you."

Lucas scoffed. “How did.. you!”. Ava suddenly gasped. “You are.. you are not a human!”. “I’d rather you say, I am not Lucas!”. Derek whispered, Lucas' appearance on him slowly fading as his face came into view. “Surprise!”. He laughed. Ava almost fell back in shock. “De.. Derek!!”. She stuttered. “Yes baby!”. He smirks, grabbing her hand and forcefully spinning her around. “Are you shocked to see me alive? Huh love?”. He whispered, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Tried not to look like I was shaking. Everyone went around and said their names, why they were here. One girl had PTSD. One guy said he’d been to juvie and was trying to get his life right. A woman said her mom died and she couldn’t leave her apartment for three months. Then this guy spoke. Derek. He looked wrecked. There were bags under his eyes, like maybe sleep hadn’t happened for a while. He cleared his throat. “I’m Derek.” His voice was too low at first. “My mom, dad, and sister died in a car accident. I was in it too. I made it out.”

Amidst this moment, a contemplative thought arose: Just another ordinary day, he mused. .........… Derek cautiously peeked his head out, having just punched in the access code for the upscale apartment. He then gingerly swung open the door and slipped inside, his movements marked by stealth to elude the awareness of the apartment's owner. His scheme unfolded thus: on this particular morning, he intended to deliver a grand birthday surprise to Verssa, a mischievous grin gracing his features. Reasonably, Vers was likely still slumbering, making it the opportune moment for Derek to venture into the room and spring the surprise.