The No-show Novels & Stories

I took a leave from work" After Lillian visited the doctor, she took a leave from work and she made the decision herself without telling her husband. "Since when? Nowadays I don't really understand you,you are always moody and lost in thoughts,now you took a leave without telling me,sweets,you really need to talk to me,I think I'm invisible to you. After Mark's statement, the house became quiet,just like a home where there's nobody. Lillian would have cried but she controlled herself, she wanted him to know that he wasn't invisible, that her guilt is the problem,she couldn't stare at him,she looked at the corners of the house to prevent her eyes from meeting his.

Eva should have called by now I bring out my laptop and start working by the time I'm true it's already 4pm. I check my phone to see if Eva has called me and I don't see any missed calls and trying to call her isn't working,it just keep saying her phone is unreachable.I can't believe Eva stood me up, I'm just going to go by myself just because Eva isn't here doesn't mean I should just waste my day.I take my phone and the key card of the room with me and leave the apartment.

"Tsk, look at you. Dressed in rags and carrying that filthy sack. The bank isn't a place for beggars! Don't even think about coming to me for service. You reek. I only deal with high-value clients." The sharp voice snapped me out of my thoughts. When I blinked, the first thing I saw was my best friend, Madison Doyle, pinching her nose with a look of utter disgust as she turned away. Outside the glass partition stood an older couple, their faces etched with worry. Despite the humiliation, they held onto their money bag tightly, refusing to leave.

"Yeah. Totally gone. Just... tired." "Well, you better wake up," Jojo poked her arm. "We were just discussing the guest list. It’s gonna be huge. Even the guys from the rival school are trying to get the address. It’s gonna be total chaos." Elena scanned the room, her eyes subconsciously landing on the empty space near the back where the "troublemakers" usually sat. Noah wasn't in school today. She wasn't surprised, really. After yesterday, after the cafe and the woods and that video call... he seemed like someone who moved by his own moon, not a school bell.

Is this really how a mother acts? "I've already given you a way out. You'd better know when to quit." My patience was completely gone. I let out a bitter, sarcastic laugh. "Mason, if your memory is that bad, maybe you should see a doctor. And don't ever call me again." With that, I hung up. That day, Brenda had to leave for a business trip, while her husband had returned to his hometown. I was responsible for taking care of Abigail for a few days, and she insisted I come to her winter sports event.

“Is there a waitlist? Maybe someone who hasn’t checked in yet?” “We’ve contacted all the no-shows,” she said, sympathetic now, like she could tell I was teetering. “But most confirmed late check-ins. I’m so sorry.” I nodded slowly, even though it felt like my whole body had just gone numb from the inside out. “It’s okay. Thanks anyway.” She gave me a soft smile. “If anything changes, I’ll call the room right away.” “Okay. Yeah. That’d be great.” I turned and walked away, trying not to let the weight of her words settle too deep.

She never cared about anything I was doing the way she did my dad—they were two little selfish peas in a narcissistic pod. She'd managed to thoroughly ruin my evening. I hated playing her games almost as much as I hated being her puppet. Neither she nor my dad gave a shit about seeing me, considering they hadn't once come to New York since I'd moved here three years ago—at least, not to visit me. The invitation was for appearances only, and my attendance was expected. Their friends and business associates would have a lot to say about the heir to the Carpenter throne not showing up, even though not one of them gave a damn about me.

“Now you’re interested now that the offer is off the table?” I pressed my lips into a thin line. “Just tell me the details,” I said. “And if it’s going to be another trick to get me to attend a networking event where you can publicly humiliate me like last time, I’d at least appreciate some warning.” For a few moments, Noah just stared at me with an incredulous expression on his face. Finally, he sighed and threw his hands up in the air in exasperation. “It’s not like that, Hannah,” he insisted. “Can’t you have a little faith in me for once?”

Since this my number is not connected to my F******k account so I know he can't find me there, he now knows my name but there are hundreds of Rose on F******k. *I can track you down as well you know?* I said hoping to threaten him too. *This my number is not registered in any social platform so good luck with that* He replied and he was right, even true caller didn't show his name. Earlier tonight I was heartbroken now I am scared that my name will be sullied by the public, can I stand the disgrace, what will my religious mother think. *How will I trust you won't request for more after the one night* I texted.

When we entered the van and settled down, Liv asked Melody what the show is about “I don’t know much about it but it’s called superstar shake" “Really!” Nora and I said in unison “Do you know what the show is about" Liv asked “Yeah, we know it and we love it” I said “I never thought I will watch the show live” Nora said “I’m glad you like it," Melody said “Hey is Noah coming with us?" Liv asked “No, he left wind-land today.” “Ohh I had no idea"