Bruised Hearts & Christmas Lights
Chapter 1
It was morning, the sun had rose and the wind outside was really chilly
Beep...Beep...Beep
The alarm kept ringing
Yuki
Ugh... It's already time? *tired*
Yuki, a 19-year-old girl, who had to wake up early to go to work
Yuki
Thank god i don't have classes in the morning today *getting up*
As Yuki got out of bed she heard yelling from downstairs
Mary
Yuki!!! Come here right this instant*yelling*
Yuki
What did i do again? *signs*
Mary
The electricity bill needs to be paid...What the hell are you doing?
Mary
Also you better go grocery shopping today *blubbering*
Yuki
*already getting a headache*
Ok ok...I will do everything.
I am going to work so i will go for groceries later
Mary
Hmm! *leaving*
Make yourself useful.. You need to make up for all those years i raised you
Mary
Don't call me mom if you aren't paying the bills Yuki... You only have one job
Yuki
*signs* I can do this
Yuki hurriedly left the house and went to the convenience story she worked at
Yuki
Hi Lumi, how are you? *smiling warmly*
Lumi
I couldn't be more happy
Yuki
Did something happen?
Lumi
Hmm, my mom's project is going amazing
Lumi
She really worked hard
Lumi was Yuki's friend. They met at the convenience store, both of them doing part-time job
They also attend the same university
Lumi's mom was working with other small businesses and was looking for ways to make them shine
Her project really did wonders for many neighbourhoods
Lumi
Now enough about me...Tell me how are you?
Yuki
I am perfectly fine
The only thing that ruins my day is my afternoon classes
Lumi
Ah i also have classes 😭
The day at the convenience store went smoothly and both girls left for their classes
Yuki
That was tiring... *rubbing her neck*
Lumi
I know right! Thank god we don't have any other classes this week
Lumi
I have to go now...Me and my dad have prepared a surprise for my mom *looking at her phone smiling*
Yuki
Of course, again congratulations. I am really happy for you and her
Lumi
Thank you so much Yuki! *hugging her*
Yuki
*hugging her back* Go now, you don't want to be late
And just like Lumi left...And Yuki was alone again
Lumi was the only light in her life...She was the only best friend she had
Yuki
I don't want to go back home
But Yuki knew she didn't have anywhere else to go
So she walked back there... Where her life was miserable.
Henry
You are late Yuki *waiting by the door*
Yuki
Ah, dad. My classes just ended...I didn't go anywhere else
Henry
Hmm... Whatever
I am sure your mom informed you this morning about the electricity bill but also the groceries
Henry
You better get them done now
Henry
That is if you want to continue living with your parents, who so much love you *empty smile*
Yuki
I will pay it now dad
Yuki
(Love me? Don't make me laugh...)
Yuki paid the bills with the money from her job and went shopping
Yuki
*looking at the list* What else...Hmm
Yuki
*bumped her cart into someone* Ack! I am so sorry
Elijah (Eli)
Haa...I decided to go out of my house after so long and this happens... I hate life *mumbling*
Yuki
Excuse me? I am really sorry...Are you ok?
Elijah (Eli)
Hmm...Yeah yeah i am fine
Yuki
Thank god...Again i am really sorry
Elijah (Eli)
Stop saying so much sorry you sound like a broken record 🤨
Yuki
Oh ok😐
(Guess i should have asked him if he was ok )
Elijah (Eli)
Be careful not to kill anyone with the cart ...I bet i am going to have a bruise 😒
Elijah (Eli)
At this point i doubt you are...I said stop saying sorry 😑
Yuki
Weirdo😶...*whispering*
Elijah (Eli)
What the hell did you just call me?!
Yuki
Ahem...I was just looking at my list
Yuki
I didn't call you anything 😊
Elijah (Eli)
I am not deaf lady 😑
Yuki
But from the looks of it you need to get your ears checked...
Elijah (Eli)
(I need to calm down...He said i shouldn't do anything bad while i go out) *taking deep breaths*
Elijah (Eli)
I guess i will get my ears checked *forced smile, leaving*
Yuki was left speechless...
Yuki
(That was... interesting? 🧐)
She eventually finished the grocery shopping and went back home
Author
Hellooo
I am writing a Christmas themed story
It won't be any different from my other romance stories apart from the holiday spirit 😌☃️
Author
I would love your support so like and comment ✨
Author
It may not look like it so far but ✨trust the process ✨
Chapter 2
Yuki was feeling tired, she could barely walk
Even though work didn't last many hours it wasn't easy. University was equally hard since she needed to study and she had to do whatever her parents said
Her life was difficult to say the least
Yuki
Well you gave me quite the long list
Mary
Are you talking back to me? *shocker*
Mary
Ugh! I told you not to call me that
Yuki
And what am i supposed to call you?
Yuki
(What am i? Back at school?)
Henry
*suddenly appeared*
Hey Yuki, there's another thing you need to pay
Henry
This *handing her an envelope*
It was her father's dept...
two thousand USD
Henry
Why are even going to university if you can't understand what it says?
Yuki
(I can't believe this) *feeling suffocated*
Henry
I am sure you can gather the money
Yuki
I only work at a convenience store, how can i get this amount?!
Mary
When i was raising you i spent more than this
Yuki
(I can't even process what they are saying)
Henry
You have three months
Mary
Yes...Do we need to repeat everything for you here?
Yuki
Ugh... *going to her room*
She closed the door and just laid on her bed
Her body relaxed but her mind was filled with hundreds of thoughts
Yuki
How can i gather so much money?
Yuki
Do i need to start another job?
Yuki
Can i even attend university or am i going to drop out?
She was exhausted just by thinking the future
Her hands trembled, her breath quick and uneven
Yuki
What if...What if i leave and never come back?
Yuki
I prefer being homeless than continuing living like this
She kept thinking until morning arrived
Safe to say she wouldn't survive the day
Elijah (Eli)
I can't do this!
Ethan
What happened? Why are you so damn loud? *mad*
Elijah (Eli)
Do you see this?!
Ethan
Where did you even get hit? Did someone hit you?
Elijah (Eli)
There was a weird lady! I can't even call her lady, she was around my age! She hit me with her cart! UGHHH
Elijah (Eli)
Like a thousands time 😒
Ethan
Soo what's your problem?
Elijah (Eli)
She even called me weirdo!
Ethan
She wasn't lying...*finds the situation funny*
Unknown
Why are you being so loud *walking in*
Elijah (Eli)
Oh i am so sorry your majesty did we wake you up? *dramatic tone*
Unknown
I see you don't value your life much today *throws a knife at him*
Elijah (Eli)
Ugh...*dodged*
Elijah (Eli)
No..I value my life too much
Unknown
Then stop saying nonsense
Unknown
So what happened? Why were you being so loud? *curious, sitting down*
Elijah (Eli)
There was a girl who hit me with her cart at the market
Elijah (Eli)
I have a bruise now
Unknown
Overreacting much..?
Ethan
That's what i have been saying...
She even apologized to him
Unknown
And here i thought you guys had a serious conversation 😑
Elijah (Eli)
Whatever *rolling his eyes*
Unknown
Did you find what i asked you?
Elijah (Eli)
The info for Luca B.?
Elijah (Eli)
Of course i did. Here * handing him a file*
Unknown
The organization said not to interfere but it doesn't hurt to have his information
Ethan
If i remember well, they said we should leave him for at least a year alone...To see what he will do
Unknown
Anyway, good job Eli
Unknown
Let's see what you will do in a year Mr. Luca *whispering*
Author
You may have some questions regarding the plot/characters but it will be soon answered
Author
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Chapter 3
A month passed and Yuki wasn't even close to the amount she had to gather
Yuki
(I should just disappear at this point)
Lumi
Is everything ok? You look really tired
Yuki
Yes, i just started another part-time job
Yuki
I need money for... something
Lumi
Is it something you can't tell me *worried*
Lumi
(I guess she will tell me when she's ready)
Lumi
Hello! *professional smile*
Ethan
Hello *smiling, looking around*
Yuki
Are you looking for something specific?
Ethan
My friend asked me to buy him some snacks and i am trying to find them
Ethan
No no thank you *smiling*
After the ten minutes of looking he found out the snacks for his..friend
Ethan
Hmm... Actually please wait a minute *going to grab something*
Ethan
Here now i have everything *bought a beer*
Ethan
(Ugh...This kid will make me broke 😑)
Yuki
Thank you, have a nice day!
Lumi
Are you blind? My bestie can't see handsome men 😭
After a bit he reached their house
Ethan
There! But i am not going again!
Elijah (Eli)
Yeah yeah whatever
Ethan
Is that all you have to say?!
Ethan
*giving him the bag*
Unknown
Stop being so damn loud! *yelling from his room*
Elijah (Eli)
Sorry sleeping beauty 🥱
Unknown
Do you wanna die?
Elijah (Eli)
No thank you *innocent voice*
Elijah (Eli)
Seriously? Drinking so early?
Ethan
So? I just wanted to have a drink now 🥱
Elijah (Eli)
If your liver fails i ain't giving you mine
Safe to assume...They were best friends 🤧
Author
I will start speeding up the story because i have a feeling it's a little boring 😕
Author
With a little bit of time skip we will finally see who's the Unknown and also the relationship between Fl and ML
Author
Sooo please like and comment 🤧🤍
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