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G10 Sara stuck the knife into my cheeks. The pain was one imaginable because the knife came out of my cheeks and sliced the top of my tongue. She raised the knife to give me another cut above my nose. Just then, another car rammed into hers, effectively blocking us all in the alley as … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 10” »
C09 Ashley’s POV “Ashley, you bitch. Stay away from Jared. He’s mine.” Those were the words scribbled on the office mirror in red ink when I arrived. Because I spent a lot of time watching Jared‘ fireworks, I didn’t go to bed on time so I woke up a late and got to the office … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 9” »
08 I got another strange box the next morning. This time my boss disposed of it by himself before I could open it. I was surprised that Sara was still after my life because I had already let go of Jared for her. I didn’t understand what she had to be threatened about. That was … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 8” »
07 C “Jared, please let him go. He has nothing to do with what’s going on between us. I promise he’s just dropping me off home.” “Why does he get to drop you off and I don’t even have access to you?” He let my boss go down slowly. My boss asked with a shocked … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 7” »
C06 “Stop, let me go. Do you know my boyfriend is? He’s going to come after you.” I screamed and punched as I tried to sit myself free from my kidnapper. All my words proved futile. The kidnapper did not stop. He walked even faster. Even as I continued to fight and scream. He did … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 6” »
C05 I arrived at the movie theatre a little nervous, partly because I was hoping to see Jared and work things out with him. Even though I was still mad at him, he was still dear to me. Just as I got to the door, I heard Kimberly speaking. “I only invited her because it … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 5” »
04 For the next couple of weeks, Jared didn’t seem to understand that I wanted to be left alone. He kept showing up at my office with a bouquet of flowers and trays of delicious food. When I reported to my boss and the security men had him banned from the office, he tried a … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 4” »
03 “Is there a reason I should be?” I raised my brow. This question has to be a set–up. “I mean, it being your birthday and all.” Sara said with a smirk waiting for me to throw a tantrum as I would’ve before. “I spent the night eating hot ice cream, cold food and watching … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 3” »
C02 The next day, I was able to leave work a little earlier than usual. At exactly 6:05, I stepped out of my office. As I did, I heard a car beep. I looked at the car park and recogniz Jared’s black sports car. I kept walking, pulling the strap of my bag higher on … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 2” »
C01 As I stared at my phone, I realized that I was alone again. It was my 22nd birthday and I had cleared out my whole day, even though I had a lot of work to do to, spend the day with my boyfriend, Jared. We had made plans three months ago because Jared is … Read More “After the Fireworks Faded Ch 1” »