To My Surprise Novels & Stories

The shock registers on their faces, a mixture of surprise, gratitude, and a hint of uncertainty. It's a moment frozen in time, where reality seems to blur with the unexpected turn of events.

Nothing, absolutely nothing at this point in my life, can come to me as a surprise. ~~~~ I walk into my office and everyone immediately stops whatever it is they were up to, to stare at me and they went on with it for what felt like forever. Some look surprised and happy to see me and by some, I meant very few actually and the rest of them look irritated and annoyed but I'm not surprised, they never liked me anyway. I look around trying to find Fabian or Martha but I'm caught off guard when Martha squeals and jumps at me unexpectedly and if she wasn't so small, I'd have probably collided with the floor from the impact but fortunately that didn't happen.

Alcandar’s pov Seeing Mirabella standing right in front of me after I have thought for the pass weeks that she was dead really sparked an element of surprise within me. I was speechless and struggles to speak out even a single word. I just stared at her in what must look to her like awe whereas it was nothing but pure shock and surprise. Anyone that know me knows how I do not do well with surprises. I hate to be taken unaware. I always have this satisfactory feeling within me when everything is just under my control. If you understand this, you would understand why I hate to be surprised.

The shock that coursed through my body was palpable, as if someone had injected me with electricity. I sat up abruptly, my heart racing, trying to process the profound revelation. My mind raced through a whirlwind of emotions—fear, uncertainty, and a flicker of excitement. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. A baby growing inside me? It felt surreal, overwhelming, and yet, undeniably miraculous.

I repeated for what felt like the hundredth time, waiting for some kind of explanation. He only muttered softly, “Surprise.” I was still speechless, still in shock at the transformed space, when my phone pinged. A text from an inconspicuous, unknown number.

“I don’t know. I mean… I was surprised.” Her shoulders slump, and I instantly feel guilty for my honesty. “I didn’t expect…” “I didn’t expect this either,” I interrupt. “We were already falling apart.”

I quipped, raising an eyebrow teasingly. Belle chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Actually, it's a surprise for you," she revealed, her voice filled with excitement. Before I could respond, the car door swung open, and to my utter shock, there stood Chris, a warm smile on his face. My heart skipped a beat as I struggled to process his unexpected presence. What was he doing here? And more importantly, what was the surprise about? "Chris!" I exclaimed, unable to conceal my surprise. "What are you doing here?"

Her disbelief was written all over her face. I nodded slowly, almost smiling at her expression. “You’re surprised.” I muttered. “Of course I’m surprised,” she said finally, shaking her head like she was trying to physically shake the thought out. “Why me? That makes no sense. I wasn’t even… God, I wasn’t even the obvious choice.”

she said coldly and bothered. "Yes Miss Grey" she replied. I walked out and the other's were looking disappointed when they heard the news. I walked slowly behind them and rode the elevator together. I can't believe I'm just going be a damn PA to that woman. By the looks and attitude of her, I could tell she's rude, moody and cocky. Well at least I'll be busy working no time to think and cried about Alex or reminder of that night with that stranger. I think I'm going to be sick just by remembering sleeping with a stranger. What if he has STDs or anything? Yuck!!!! "Taxi!!" I called out

The sickening thud of flesh meeting flesh echoed in my ears. Noah stumbled back, completely caught off-guard, his eyes wide with shock. But honestly, he wasn’t as off-guard as I was. In that moment, as my hand hung in the air, blood still rushing in my veins, I realized something that nearly knocked the breath out of me. I wasn’t just surprised by Noah’s reaction—I was shocked by my own.