A World Without Us (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 1

Mariposa P.O.V

Winter, it has recalled the most unforgettable memories that I had created and reminded me of the times that I had lost. It was a chance to start anew and be known as the persona that I wanted to be.

It was an opportunity of new beginnings and promises that would most likely never last.

As the radiant sun started to set, I greeted Luna each night as a daily routine. What seemed to be the familiar midnight sky that calmed me at night, occasionally blessed our souls with its graceful presence and never failed to satisfy everyone in its surroundings. The tiny luminous stars shined from above making me reminisce all of those memories in my life.

Including the question I always hesitated to answer, what did the concept love mean to me? I could never bring myself to explain the subject, it was like an interrogation to describe my past and my experiences with this affection that I have never felt with this one person.

But that wasn't the only question that I had in mind. I never expected that January 27 would be the day I would see the person I was escaping from as my heart shattered into millions of pieces as I recalled the repetitive events that would torment me each evening ... my past.

My thoughts had clouded my judgment as I reached my lowest point staring in dismay until I heard that familiar voice that bettered my whole day. 

"Hey, Mari what are you doing here at this time?"

 I replied with a genuine response. "I just came to reflect for a moment and see how our lives changed in merely seven years." Jezrielle looked at me with skepticism, studying my reaction and making sure my statement was sincere. She responded with a meek voice. " All I want to do is to look out for you the way you have done for me, and, I simply want to mention I noticed from a distance what your eyes were stuck on. You need to move on, last time I checked, he was in no ones history books. You should concentrate on the present and yourself, besides, have you not heard he is a significant Casanova."

I snickered in response to her reference, she never faltered to perform an act that would make others smile. Jezirelle was the daughter of a famous film producer, but not like the notorious wealthy snobs. She preferred to stay absent from the spotlight. Most importantly she guided me after my first boyfriend and I parted ways, but even after our break up, I cant help but keep glancing in his direction.

"Hello! Mari are you still there, are you even listening to a word I just said?" I opened my eyes to notice that Jezrielle was still conversing a conversation that I could not recall.

" I am deeply sorry I just spaced out for a moment."

She responded sarcastically " I feel so insulted right now that you would instead make googly eyes at prince charming over there than listen to my angelic voice."

I rolled my eyes and started to walk away as I suddenly halted just to find myself at square one looking in his direction again as I felt this sensation that I have not noticed in years the thing that I vowed not to do, but at the moment it seemed impossible. He left me for my sister. What I was feeling was this recognizable warmth, but it was a feeling that I hoped would be gone permanently. When I looked back as expected, he was not alone.

Nicolas P.O.V

Millions of glistening snowflakes never the same, covered the land as I inhaled a breath of chilling air that would usually release all of my frustrations that have been based on the expectations placed upon me, but it wasn't enough to let go of all my concerns.

Today, meant the world to me because it was the significance of the promise I had made to the person my heart belonged to. But it was also the day I broke that covenant as she took my heart with her, and which ended up leaving me to figure out a way how to get it back.

The pain was too much to handle. She looked at me with complete hesitation and fear. I wanted to be close to her, but there was an image I had to contain and the only way I knew how was to date her sister, she was a well-known actor.

I didn't feel the same affection that Eurielle had towards me. Mariposa couldn't handle my presence and moved to New York to live with her aunt. The reason I left her was to protect her, she needed protection, away from was my scandalous choices and mistakes.

I took the path that I went through when I went out jogging during the fall and the path we took on our first date.

I went on my way while I passed Wishing Star Park as I halted for a moment to look up and notice the moon. I reminisced when she would wave to Luna every night.

I remembered every detail from that day, the way I caressed her tender skin as the moonlight reflected from the surface of the forming ice fragments, and when I laid my lips on hers for the first time, it was like a kiss from mother nature, a moment that would never be forgotten.

I had not realized the time as I stood up and looked up to recognize a familiar face across the pond as she glanced in my direction various times. As I just found out, it was her she moved back home. But she was not alone. I had abandoned her just to ensure her safety, from Nicolas Romen the CEO of Romen Corps, the well-known playboy. Always having to act nonchalant in front of the paparazzi to maintain my reputation.However, with Mari, I was able to express how I felt, like I had a normal life whenever I was with her.

She was different, she always saw the good in people and gave them a chance. The only lady who captivated my love. My heart will forever belong to Mariposa. The thought of spending every moment of time with her morphed into the reality that I had Eurielle's hand in marriage instead of her's.