When Alesther's world is shattered by a devastating tragedy, she finds herself on a perilous journey of self-discovery and healing. As she navigates the dark corners of her own heart, she's drawn to David, a childhood friend who's harbored a secret love for her. But as they embark on a tentative romance, Alesther must confront the painful secrets of her past and the fears that threaten to tear them apart. Will their love be the light that guides them through the darkness, or will it succumb to the weight of their emotional scars?
Love's Way
Chapter One: The Beginning of Alesther's Troubles
"Mum, I'm home!" I exclaimed, dropping my bag on the floor as I rushed into the house, searching for my mother. "Mum! Mum! Where are you?" I called out, my voice filled with concern.
Suddenly, a loud crash echoed from her room, like the shattering of glass. My heart skipped a beat.
I ran upstairs, my heart racing, and my mind consumed with worst case scenarios.
I burst into her room, and my world came crashing down. Mum lay motionless on the floor, surrounded by shards of broken glass. I sa5 a piece of the bottle,I quickly recognized it as the one containing the chemical meant for killing rodents. A wave of horror washed over me.
"No! No! No! No! No!" I screamed, tears running down my face.
I dropped to my knees beside her. "Mum, get up! Please, wake up!" I begged, shaking her lifeless body.
I then checked her pulse, but there was nothing. She wasn't breathing. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair.
"Nooooo!" I wailed, clutching her body to mine. "Mum, please don't leave me! Not like Daddy did three years ago! Please mom, wake up!"
In a desperate, grief-stricken moment, I spotted a sharp piece of glass on the floor. Without thinking, I picked it up and sliced my vein, feeling the warm blood gush out. "If mom leaves, I too", I thought deep within.
Just as I felt myself fading away, I heard a voice behind me.
"Alesther, no!" David exclaimed, rushing towards me, catching my already failing body just before I could reach the ground.
I looked up, my vision blurring, and saw David's face filled with worry,and just Then, everything went black.
David's POV
As I walked up the path to Alesther's house, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. I had been away for three months, working on a research project in Shanghai, and I had missed her terribly. I had always had feelings for her, but I had never mustered the courage to tell her.
As I approached the house, I saw the front door wide open, was there a robber here, I wondered within. With great concern, I ran into the house,just then, I heard a faint cry. My heart skipped a beat.
I rushed towards the sound. I burst through the front door and ran upstairs, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios.
I reached Alesther's mom's room just in time to see Alesther slumping to the ground, her wrist sliced open. I lunged forward, catching her in mid-air before she hit the ground.
"Alesther, no!" I exclaimed, holding her tightly as I applied pressure to her wound. She was limp in my arms, her eyes closed.
I quickly scanned the room, taking in the scene. Alesther's mom lay motionless on the floor, a broken glass bottle nearby. I felt a wave of anger and sadness wash over me.
Without hesitation, I scooped Alesther up in my arms and rushed downstairs, careful not to jostle her. I grabbed my phone and dialed 911 as I rushed out of the house.
As I waited for the ambulance to arrive, I held Alesther close, trying to comfort and revive her. She was still unconscious, but I could feel her heartbeat, and that gave me hope.
The ambulance arrived quickly, and the paramedics rushed over to take Alesther from me, also taking her mom along. I rode with her to the hospital, holding her hand and talking to her, even though she couldn't respond.
As we arrived at the hospital, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. Alesther was going to be okay. She had to be.
I sat in the waiting room, my mind racing with thoughts and emotions. I had always loved Alesther, but now, I felt a deeper connection to her. I was determined to be there for her, to support her through this difficult time.
As I waited for news from the doctor, I couldn't help but think about the future. I knew that Alesther would need time to grieve, to heal. But I was willing to wait, to be patient. I would do anything to make her happy, to help her through this difficult time.
As I sat in the reception room,still in shock from the incident, I couldn't help but think about how fate had brought me to thi
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