To My Surprise Novels & Stories

“I didn’t expect it to be this bad.” My eyes widened from the shock. “What?!” My eyebrows raised, almost reaching my hairline. What a smart ass thing to do?

The unexpectedness of my actions elicited a gasp of surprise from Lucas, his eyes wide with astonishment. It was at this exact moment that a voice shattered the charged atmosphere, causing us to hastily separate and glance towards my office door. "Oh my god, what are you doing?" the voice exclaimed. A dull thud followed, resonating through the room, serving as a stark reminder of the reality before us.

It was a message that caught me off guard, making my pulse quicken and a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me. The words on the page seemed to dance before my eyes, and a mix of surprise and uncertainty washed over me. Who could have sent this? And why? My mind raced, trying to decipher the meaning behind the enigmatic message. I scanned the paper, my eyes hungrily devouring each word, searching for clues, for a glimpse into the sender's intentions.

As the first rays of sunlight gently filter through the curtains, my eyes flutter open, only to be met with a wave of startling reality. A jolt of realization surged through my entire being. The abruptness of this revelation striked me like a lightning bolt, lacing my thoughts with a mix of confusion and awe. Was it a dream? A figment of my imagination? No, the weight of this newfound truth bearded heavily upon my consciousness, leaving no room for doubt or denial. I found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions, trying to piece together the fragmented memories that have now resurfaced in the recesses of my mind.

If you have lived as long as I have, then you do not get surprised that easily, for by now, you have almost seen everything that the eyes can see. Now, what do you define a surprise as? Well, I do believe it to be an unexpected and astonishing thing. In saying that, I can safely say I have just been surprised, for I did not expect that click-clack sound to come from these feet.

A deep voice startled me all of a sudden, making me yelp in shock and surprise. I turned around to look at the culprit and my eyes widened. I thought he wasn't home!

I wondered, my mind whirling in disbelief. As doubt and wonder swirled within me, a surreal thought crossed my mind. What if I was merely dreaming, and any moment now, someone would wake me from this dream I had no desire to leave behind? To confirm my reality, I pinched myself. Ouch! The pain was very much real. I blinked in astonishment, my voice momentarily failing me as I processed the whirlwind of emotions. I was utterly taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.

I paused, "and now they are surprised... wait...” It suddenly dawned on me that Kal’s interest and their surprise was for a reason.

she answered and I couldn’t tell if she was being serious or sarcastic. Irrespective of her real intent or whatnot, surprise still washed over me, mingled with a flicker of gratitude. The idea that someone, even Iris, would express concern for my well-being felt foreign yet strangely comforting. "I didn't expect you to care," I admitted, a trace of vulnerability seeping into my voice.

Well, I must have been wrong, they were not playing, actually, I wouldn't know how to describe this. Their attention turns to me and they freeze, looking at me with eyes widened. I am here to surprise but the table has turned, I am the one who has been surprised instead. I have caught them in the act! What will be his explanation? Wait, am I dreaming again?