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"I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS." That is it. That is it. Finally, my world shattered into a million, no zillion, pieces. I do not know how to react or what to say. My mind and body have stopped processing. My entire system has shut down. Nancy held my hand and did something; maybe she made me sit somewhere. I do not know how much time has gone by, and I am still sitting here. Again, I felt some movement around, but I do not know what was happening. It feels like I am frozen. I could hear some mummers, but nothing was clear, and my vision was blurry. Why can't I hear or see anything? I guess I need a doctor. I felt a shake in my body. First, it was slow, and then it was too strong, like someone wanted to hurt me. I was looking here and there to see where I was, and I was at the cemetery. I saw a coffin in front of me and saw my grandmother in it. Why is Granny sleeping here? And finally, my mind started processing, She is bidding me her last goodbye. She is no longer with me. S
So finally, I am here in Melbourne, Australia. I applied long ago here but never joined, and because of my significant marks, I have been getting requests from them to join. So here I am. I got the room in my college hostel, as usual. I am not interested in friendship with anyone, so I mind my own business and get the entire room for myself. Well, how? I guess money can do everything. I have never had a money issue since I was 16. I was always interested in computers and learning about hacking. Yes, I am a hacker, but I am an ethical hacker, and I have an A+ certificate as well. When I was 17, we had a competition in my school, and I won and got the first prize, and there I met Mr. Luca. Mr. Luca Thomas came with the chief guest, and after the ceremony, he spoke to me regarding helping me solve some confidential government work. He spoke to my principal, and it was a government assignment my principal agreed to. That is, it was from then that I have never seen back. I get a he
Why is destiny, again and again, playing games with me? The more I want to run away from everything, the more things come running behind. By the evening, I had finished my work, securing their system. I sent the culprit details as well. Mr. Luca already knows I like to keep myself hidden, so I do not have to worry about anything. I somehow started enjoying my life here with my two friends. Oh, yes, my second friend, Nathan Moore. Sam and Nathan have become best friends, and that is how I know him. He is tall, has a good body, brown eyes, and a cute smile. Nathan and I are in the same batch. He is a brilliant and sharp student. He has a fantastic knowledge of computers. Well, I do not like to make friends, but they call me their best friend. So practically, we are best friends. We are together most of the time. Sometimes I feel Nathan has a liking for Sam, but I do not know why he takes no initiative. When they both are together, they generally forget about me and are lost in t
After one week Getting up, I sat on my bed. Life has changed so much. I am 24 today. "Happy Birthday, Sarah Rose." I wished myself a smile and got down to get ready for the office. After getting ready, I look at myself. A gray knee-length dress with matching shoes and some minimal makeup looks nice today. With time and mostly because of Sam, my dressing has changed a lot. Now I do not hide my curves. My height, 5.7 slim body with good curves in the right place, and long hair make me more confident. I went down and heard the most annoying voice of my life. SAM I am still cursing the day I met her. And she has stuck with me like a leech since then. Happy Birthday, My Pumpkin! She came running and engulfed me in a tight hug. "Let me breathe, Sam," before she moves. I felt one more hug. Wow, god, are you calling me? Is this my last birthday? I thought, rolling my eyes. "Guys, leave me. I cannot breathe." I shout. They both finally broke the hug and grinned at me. "What?" I sa
Sarah Rose Hudson The other gentleman, Mr. Eric Johnson, was talking to Nathan and I were listening. I cannot understand why he is repeating the same thing. We have already said no to them for this work. After he finishes, he looks toward me, and so does Nathan. Ok So now I must speak. Having no choice, I cleared my throat. I do not know why it got dry. "Well, Mr. Johnson, we appreciate your offer, but I do not like to beat around the bush. So let me come straight to the point. You have been trying to get my appointment for the past few months for the same thing we discussed. If I am not wrong, we have already informed you that we would like to work on our creativity rather than correcting others’ work. Moreover, as per my knowledge, if you have a full-proof security system, then what is the need to upgrade the system?" I asked while taking a hand rest on my table. "How do you know we have a full-proof, secure system?" The first time Mr. Hudson spoke in his husky voice Does h
What just happened? And what did he say, Baby Birthday, Darling? How come he knows it is my birthday, first of all? And why is he calling me with endearment? Why? I was standing there for, I do not know, how long, still trying to get what just happened. I felt someone shake my shoulder. I looked up and saw Nathan looking at me with questioning eyes. I know what he is asking. I huff and nod in affirmation. He banged on the table. "I should have thought of it: why is such a big company behind our lives, and why would they be persistent enough to meet you only?" He spoke, flaring his nostrils. "It could be a coincidence, Nathan. If they are a big company, let us be honest; we aren’t small either. We have made our name in such a short amount of time." I said, sitting on a chair. "Agree, but then again, why did they want to meet you?" He made his point again. "They wanted to meet MD, not me, Nathan. And it has been five years. He does not care about whether I am dead or alive.
I do not want to go to my house right now; I need to be alone. I text Sam. I will not be back tonight, so do not worry. I will be home tomorrow morning. They both know that sometimes I will not be alone, and I have my hidden place, which no one knows. Yes, I am secretive, and I like to be like that. I do not like to share everything with everyone. Few things are too personal, I guess. ‘I told the driver the address, and he looked at me weirdly, but dude, you are going to get your money, so drive the car and do not look at me.’ I thought. In 45 minutes of the drive, we reached a place far away from the city, and he stopped the car in front of a small house surrounded by a forest. There is not even a single house other than this. It is a silent place. I paid the driver more than the ride amount and noticed a pleased look on his face. Nodding towards him, I went inside my small house. Once inside, enter the gate and be welcomed by a small garden. I open the door to my small livin
What do you not want to see again, Mr. William?" I heard the voice I did not want to hear again. I looked up and saw Sean coming inside with all dominance, giving an intense gaze to my father, and coming towards me, kissing my forehead. I could see my father stiffen a little in his gaze. And I shiver the moment his lips touch my skin. "Nothing; I was just telling her I do not want to see her like this again." He spoke in one go, started walking towards the door, and left. Not before nodding towards Sean. Well, guess what? He did not bother to reply to my father’s nod. This man is full of attitude, and let us not lie. I like it. I looked up and met beautiful blue eyes looking at me with so many emotions, like, what, love? Concern? Care? I laugh at my thought and shrug it off instantly. Why would he think like that for me? Let us not forget that he is the one who never accepted me. Oh, no one has ever accepted me. I am cursed. I smirked at my thoughts and tried to sit back. I