Time Ch 8

I was stunned by the slap. I stumbled back several steps and hit my head hard against the cabinet. The pain was so sharp that it brought tears to my eyes.   At the same time, blood started to drip from my nose again.   The cancer was acting up again. The pain in my … Read more

Time Ch 7

Chapter 4 Author: Spring Sunlight I stood in the kitchen, slowly chopping vegetables.  Bianca shut the door behind her and suddenly hurled a wooden ladle at me with a sneer. “Do you really think you’re here to cook?”  I winced in pain and frowned. “Just say whatever you want to say.”  She didn’t bother hiding her … Read more

Time Ch 6

She scoffed. “Because you’re shameless!”  Her answer didn’t surprise me.  Bianca was sharp. It was no wonder she could tell I had feelings for Freddie.  “You don’t have to act like this. I’m not trying to come between you two,” I said.  To be honest, I’d given up the day Freddie got back together with … Read more

Time Ch 5

Chapter 3 Author: Spring Sunlight As if completely oblivious to the tension in the room, Bianca strode toward us and greeted me.  Freddie’s eyes softened almost instantly the moment he saw her. “What are you doing here?”  “I missed you.” She leaned into his arms naturally and pouted.  As she spoke, she glanced at me, her … Read more

Time Ch 4

I turned him down without hesitation.   Perhaps it was my pale face or how weak my voice sounded, but Hugo only wore a disappointed smile without saying another word.   The traffic was heavy on the way back. It was already dark by the time I got home.   The house was quiet. Freddie … Read more

Time Ch 3

Chapter 2 Author: Spring Sunlight Freddie finally softened a little and texted to ask where I was.  A glimmer of hope rose in me. I thought he might come to pick me up.  However, the one who showed up was his good friend, Hugo Gilbert.  Sitting in the car, Hugo showered me with concern. He kept … Read more

Time Ch 2

Freddie ended the call before I could even respond.   I stood frozen, unable to make sense of his sudden outburst. But the next moment, a message from his girlfriend, Bianca Reed, popped up. Everything became clear.   “Are you trying to ruin our date? Who do you think you are?”   It was just … Read more

Time Ch 1

Chapter 1 Author: Spring Sunlight It had just started pouring when I came out of the hospital after my follow-up.  Standing at the entrance, I stared at the word “terminal stage” printed on the diagnosis slip. Strangely, I felt relieved.  Both tests came back with the same result. I had no choice but to accept it.  … Read more

Secretary 30

Chapter 30 Liz nodded. “Yeah, Naomi. I have a court hearing this afternoon, so I’m going to prep my materials now.” “Alright. Good luck.” “Thanks.” All morning, news of Zac’s affair with Xena continued to dominate social media. Aside from the wave of insults aimed at them, another topic was starting to trend-rumors that Zac … Read more

Secretary 29

Chapter 29 On the way there, he was overwhelmed with anger, but underneath it all was a quiet, gnawing sense of panic and confusion. Liz had posted the evidence online. It was clear she wasn’t holding back anymore. She was burning the bridge between them without hesitation. Did this mean she had truly decided to … Read more