All Chapters of A Lie Away From You: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

It is 6:00 pm and crowds arriving home from their activities to their families, pets, and that special someone disturbed the roads. Doors kept opening with people entering their residences. You could hear the loud noises of emotions, arguments, and conversations from every angle of the streets. Far west of Brooklyn, where the streets gleam and never fall asleep, stood a house near the Harper family bakeshop. Its owner appears to be lonesome, yet he is a kind married guy who endured being devoted to his spouse. The door of his yellow-painted home opened, and he stepped in, with his hands occupied with Jennie's fa

A stiff breeze carried a quiver down Jackson's spinal cord. And outside the snow was thick on the footway. The snow had sheltered the trees and presented them sparkling at first sight. The delivery guy had a thick sweater concealing his uniform. His hair was messy from the snow."You are Mr. David, right?" He inquired while he shivered from the chill."That's correct, although I did not request flowers. I purchased mine this afternoon. Is there a possibility you got the order wrong?" Jackson answered while the delivery man laid the bouquet in his hands.

The next morning the sun had awakened, and the Lenovo smart clock on the desk next to the bed ticks. Jackson tossed on the mattress to avoid the irritating noise from his alarm clock. He did not want to wake up from the bed. His heart still hurts from last night's incident. And what he desires is to stay in bed and not have to go out. He did not want to explain himself to his best friend. Who always notices when he's depressed. However, what he is experiencing is worse than depression. It is a heartbreak without the breakup part. Who could have guessed that he would spend his anniversary mobbing and alone in bed

"Honk..." Jackson signals the car ahead of him to ride faster, except his effort was of no use. The driver kept driving beneath the speed limit on a road that barely had traffic. Eventually, the policeman pulled him over, and Jackson speedily drove past the driver. He arrived at his job site a few minutes late. Jackson enters the building called Tech and Knowledge, where he works as the vice president. The sunlight flashes on the surface of the glass building, presenting it bright and energetic from the inside. There was stillness within the atmosphere. Although the company had hundreds of employees, a pin drop

The powerful wind blew through the yellow house when the door opened, and an À la mode woman stepped in. She turned on the light and felt disgusted by how dirty the living and dining room appeared. Empty alcohol bottles and dirty dishes with food in them were on the dining table. Burn out candles, rose petals, and daisies scattered on the floor. Jennie became upset. The one thing she despises the most is littering, and Jackson knew that. He had never been this sloppy since they lived together because he understood it offended her. "What has changed about him over these past months?" She questions herself when she enters the kitchen and notices stains, empty whiskey bottles, and spilled food spots on her white marble counter. However, what alarmed her the most were the several bloodstains on the table. Jennie felt anxious, and her mind when wild. She thought something severe had happened to her husband, but she cou

"Hey Steven, is that invitation still open? I believe Jennie loves to bandage and reopen my wounds! She left me a voicemail while I drove home, saying it is unlikely for her to arrive home tonight because the airline delayed her flight. I just reached home, and I need to drink my frustration." He told his best friend.   The other end of the line remained mute. Steven knew that Jackson felt hurt, and when he got heartbroken, alcohol usually became his best friend.   After a few seconds, Steven replied, "I got a date, plus she is a Hermosa Mujer. I apologize, brother. However, I will book you a ticket. If you can arrange a lady in time, then you can come over. Although, that is impossible because Jennie is the only woman you have eternally accepted. Anyway, I envy you, dude, and I got to hang up cause this party is legit."   As the call ended, Ja

Julie entered her house, and to her astonishment, her parents were awaiting her in the living room.  "Don't you people feel bored or something? Why are you still awake at 1:00 am? You guys are too old for morning patrol." She told her parents and let out a sigh.  Julie noticed that her dad looked sleepy and angry. He kept drowning his head and waking up from his sleep every time his wife spoke.  "I guess this is not dad's idea. So mother, what do you want to know?" Julie asked her mom in a sarcastic tone.  Mrs. Harper frowned at her daughter's statement. "How was the party? And to be honest, I was the one who forced you to go. So, I deserve to know what happened?" She told her daughter.  "This club is impressive and dope!" Julie screamed toward Jackson, who stood closer to her.  He

The gate opens, and a 2019 Volvo XC40 drove in. Steven got out of his car and advanced into his duplex. The morning was merely starting, but Steven could sleep for two days. His body felt exhausted, and he felt like cuddling with his pillows.  "Julie would be the best person to cuddle with, though." He said to himself and entered his room. Steven took a warm shower, got dressed into comfortable clothes, and relaxed in his gray lacquered brown bed.  Since Steven broke up with Chloe, he had nurtured himself by spending his money on luxurious classes of material. Like the Espresso silk duvet cover he lies under, and the Versailles Loveseat couch set he has in his living room. The red diamond bathtub with 3D Blue Space Floor Mural in the bathroom. He only buys brands like Oscar de la Renta, Gucci clothing, and footwear.  Chloe damaged him, and spending his money on himself is his approa

The sunlight reflects through the window and flashes its lights across Jennie's face."Ummm, hmmm!" Jennie said as she tried to keep her eyes shut. But, the sun did not consider the fact that she's just arrived home from her trip. And she had been crying all night because of her conflict with Jackson. It kept intensifying its lights in their room.  "Five more minutes, please." She cried and placed the pillow over her head. Jennie felt a movement on the bed, and she quickly threw the pillow off her head and sat up.  "Good morning, hubby." She whispered and tried to reach out for her morning kiss from him.  "Morning," Jackson said in his deep voice and left the bed without touching his wife.  He did not look back as he walked into the bathroom. Jennie seemed upset, and she felt hurt. Tears settled in her eyes, but she held them back and told herself, "

At Mr. and Mrs. Harper's home, Julie rested in bed, staring at her ceiling. "Knock," Julie's door sounded, and Mrs. Harper entered her daughter's room with a breakfast tray and hangover pills. She sits the dish next to Julie. And kiss her head.  "Jul, wake up and have breakfast. Do you need a hangover pill? Did you drink with the guy you met last night! Is he one of Jackson's friends? Is he a nice guy? How about his appearance? Is he handsome and tall? What did you guys discuss?  He must be a charming guy for you to tell us about him." Mrs. Harper keeps inquiring from her daughter.  "Mom, please stop. I don't have a hangover, okay? He is a guy that I met at the club who happens to be Jackson's friend. Thank you, mom, for this delightful breakfast. But, I am exhausted, and I honestly want to stay in bed to regain my energy in silence.  So..." Julie told her mother while trying her best not to sound offensiv