Smile Because It Happened Novels & Stories

My face formed into a frown. Why was she smiling? I just admitted something big to her and she was smiling like it was some sort of joke. Just as I opened my mouth to speak, she interrupted me. “Before you chop my head off, I’m smiling for a good reason.” “How?” I asked, my voice tight. “You’ve finally confessed the reason why you are thinking of making such a dangerous decision, and I’m happy that you’ve said it to me.” I was still confused. “You are thinking about it because you feel guilty. You just want to punish yourself because you feel horrible about it.”

” She rushed with an apology, but I quickly shook my head and touched her lips to silence her. ”Shush, my dear, it's not you. They look at me. It's been a while since they have seen me smile so wholeheartedly.” I smiled at her and stole glances at the crowd, ”Or they had never seen me this way. They probably know me by one facial expression: grumpy. I am laughing now, thanks to you, so don't apologize. Enjoy that.” I leaned and pecked her nose before linking everyone to continue the party, but the shock was more substantial than my suggestion, and nothing happened.

Nothing, there was nothing in the world that could make me happy ever again. The only thing which can bring a smile to my face was Emily opening her eyes, speaking to me and calling my name, her calling me by the pet name she gave me, that was the only thing which could bring a smile to my face. No amount of joke, no matter how funny it was, it would never make me smile.

“Which one?” I lowered my hand. “Don’t make me put you on the list too.” The corner of his mouth moved slightly, then immediately regretted it because it hurt. He winced again. “See?” I said. “Even your smile has medical expenses now.” “I already paid with insurance.” “Hilarious. I’ll laugh when your face doesn’t look like a Renaissance painting about bad decisions.”

He even poured my drink into the glass. He had a serious expression as he did all of this. I couldn't help but smile at him. Before my smile could widen, I took a bite of the rice and ham. But now, I found myself laughing. Why did it seem so easy for me to forget the negative events when he was around? "Why?" he asked, noticing my laughter. I simply shook my head in response. He didn't say anything further and started eating as well.

Fear mingled with anger as I struggled to process the gravity of the situation. “Suprise surprise!” Jim said with a mischievous smile on his face

I gave him a serious look that instant. He smiled and then added, “I’m serious. Good things often happen when you think all hope is lost.” Chuckling dryly, I asked, “Like what?” “Like me meeting you,” he said softly. First it was a smile but then I laughed, really hard while he smiled broadly. “Okay,” I said, smiling at my can. “You win, that was smooth.” “I have my moments,” Benny said, leaning back on his palms. Just then, his phone buzzed.

"It's going to be okay." I smiled.

They didn’t understand that the real monsters knew how to smile while doing it. And I? I was born smiling. Literally.

Sage and I tried different delicacies at each store, and to be honest, I had fun. ​ For a moment—a real smile only shows up when I’m genuinely happy, returned. ​ I forgot when the last time a smile crept on my face was, the moment I finally felt someone was there with me. But today, with Sage, everything feels light, like I have no problem at all. ​