The Day You Left Novels & Stories

The day I picked up the divorce certificate, the sun was bright. Mason looked like all his strength had been pulled out of him. He stared at me from across the lobby and didn't say anything. I had thought the divorce would be the end of it. He hung on me like a ghost. He took an extended leave from the squad and parked himself at the front door of my building. He stood outside with roses in his hand and apologized to me in the same words, every day.

I was paying the rent on our band's practice space when the Brooklyn Indie Fest dropped its first lineup. Our name was on the poster. Only, Lila was listed as the lead singer—the girl who’d joined three weeks ago. I asked Noah if they’d messed up the credits. He sent a voice message: "It suits Lila's voice better. Didn't you always say all that mattered was getting the song out there?" That was my song. I first sang it to him six years ago, in a leaky garage back in high school. He promised me that the day we hit a real stage, I’d sing the very first note. Then we started dating. We worked our way out of that garage and into New York’s dive bars. Whenever I asked when I’d get the mic, he tol

On graduation day, my childhood friend, Liam Carter, handed me a college application. "Apply to Williams College with me, and I'll be your boyfriend." Williams College was tucked away in the mountains, far from home. If I went there, I would rarely get the chance to visit my family. But I took the application without a second thought and signed my name. The day I received my acceptance letter, I happened to see the messages on Liam's phone. They were from my parents, my brother, and Liam. [Has Audrey agreed to go to Williams College?] [Of course! She got her acceptance letter today!] [Now that we've sent her far away, Vera can finally stay with us in peace.] [Liam, you must have had

Nikolai Edevane and I had grown up together in a psychiatric hospital. We were childhood sweethearts who had known each other since we were young. Everyone in our circle said the Edevane family had raised a pair of vicious monsters, and no one dared cross us. "Anthea, monsters that crawl out of Hell are meant to stick together. Neither of us will ever be allowed to leave the other." On Nikolai's birthday, I helped him complete the final piece of his business empire. What I received in return was news that our twin sons had died in a car accident. The chauffeur had been drunk and fled the scene. On the eve of the trial, Nikolai set off fireworks across the entire city to celebrate his "rec

At a party the night before Aiden and I are supposed to officially get engaged, someone starts a round of "Never Have I Ever." One of my fiancé's friends raises his glass. "Never have I ever gotten my fiancée's best friend pregnant before getting engaged." The room goes dead silent for a second. Then everyone bursts out laughing. I pretend I don't hear a thing and keep feeding my fiancé, Aiden Bassett, pieces of fruit like he's the only person in the room. Aiden takes a slow sip of his drink, then looks over at my best friend, Sharon Moore, his expression soft. "Sharon's always wanted a baby, but she never wants to get married. I just helped her out." Sharon looks away shyly. "Okay, eno

LEVI’S POV Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi “I fell by the wayside like everyone else. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, but I was just kidding myself. Our every moment, I start to replace. ‘Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say.” I was singing while I was breaking the shell of an egg. I was cooking some sunny-side up egg, fried rice, and hotdog for breakfast.

He strummed it for a while and then continued speaking. “Our first song tonight is dedicated to all the people out there who are in love but they can’t be with the person that they love.” Lance voiced out and we heard a few reactions from the crown behind us. He began strumming the guitar and the intro of the song commenced. “The title of this song is The Day You Said Goodnight by Hale” Take me as you are Push me off the road The sadness, I need this time to be with you I'm freezing in the sun

Emma exclaimed. “He’s programmed to say that. Aren’t you Ernest?” Lucas said somewhat bitterly. Ernest smiled, placed a hand across his chest, and raised the other saying, “Yes sir, it is implemented in my programming, which is to say I fully believe it when I tell you.” Lucas chuckled, “You got me. Sorry Ernest, I didn’t mean to be rude.” “Not to worry sir, I wish the most pleasant of days for you and Ms Emma.” As they exited the building Ernest’s form had vanished again. The air was frigid but warming up as the sun’s light had consumed the city. There was a slight breeze, and faint sounds of birds chirping in the distance. Lucas grabbed Emma’s hand and they began walking.

He then decided to read out loud; "Dear Jayden, This is me letting you know that I have finally decided to leave for good and please, don't bother looking for me because you will never find me. I feels so good to finally be free from your bondage, it amuses me to know that I will never see your face again. Just as I will move on with my life, move on with yours too. Be happy and forget I ever existed which I'm also going to do. As a matter of fact, I already did that and I please with you to allow me enjoy the remaining days of my life by not looking for me. Recover fast and move on with your life. Your sincerely, Jessica "

You packed in the morning, I stared out the window And I struggled for something to say You left in the rain without closing the door I didn't stand in your way Now I miss you more than I missed you before And now where I'll find comfort, God knows 'Cause you left me just when I needed you most Left me just when I needed you most Now most every morning, I stare out the window And I think about where you might be I've written you letters that I'd like to send If you would just send one to me 'Cause I need you more than I needed before And now where I'll find comfort, God knows 'Cause you left me just when I needed you most Left me just when I needed you most You packed in the morning, I stare