Novels by Alohan Lucky-John

“Essie, we thought you would be devastated because of Hanson’s upcoming marriage. You seem well though, and we didn’t expect you to be so cheerful like now. Have you really moved on?” Mandy asked deliberately.At the mention of Hanson’s name, Eva suddenly coughed as if to remind Mandy not to aggravate Essie.Essie’s eyes darkened instantly. It was true that she didn’t have much time to think about Hanson after spending the last few days quarreling with Zac. She realized just now that Zac’s troublesome attitude was actually a blessing in disguise. Since there was no chance for her to end up with Hanson anyway, it would be a waste to think about him.“I’ve decided to concentrate on my work. I won’t date someone before the age of 25.” She vowed solemnly.Eva wagged a disapproving finger at her. “You can’t miss the opportunity to pursue love just because of career! Your youth and good looks are wasted on you if you keep

However, Essie didn’t take further action. Instead, she slipped out of his arms, jumped off the bed, grabbed her sketchbook, and sat cross-legged on the bed.Zac squinted his eyes just a bit to see what was happening.The girl was sketching him without his permission!How dare she!He clenched his jaw and turned to the other side of the bed.She went to the other side and continued.Seeing that she wasn’t going to stop that easily, he turned back and she followed.“Are you fucking dreaming?” Essie grumbled, finally having enough.Sensing her frustration, he decided to cooperate her. If the painting wasn’t good enough, then he would just tear it to pieces and throw it into the nearest trash can.Seeing that he didn’t move, Essie shook her head and sighed. “It seems that you also dream so fast,” she teased quietly.Za

However, the thought of him delaying it any further came into his mind. Without another thought, he reached out for the handle, climbing up to the second floor. Zac gritted his teeth as he hoisted himself up one step at a time. Thunder crackled in a distance, but he didn’t care. All he wanted was to save Essie.Once he arrived, he kicked the glass window and swung himself into the room. Under the light of his cellphone, he could see her lying on the ground. Her whole body was convulsing and her lips were colorless. She looked as if she had just joined the cast of zombies.Zac lifted her up and placed her on the bed. He began to perform artificial respiration.Essie was finally conscious. Seeing the dim light across the room, her fear had been relieved. As he continued to blow air into her system, the muscle in her throat slowly unwound, allowing her to breathe more easily.“Did you have a heart attack? Where’s your

She quickly picked up the bath towel and wrapped it around herself. Her face was tomato red. She looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Zac’s eyes lit up almost immediately, looking like a kid whose Christmas present got in early. In the blink of an eye, he stood in front of her. She was so scared that she completely forgot to run away. Essie bowed her head and stepped back, wanting nothing more than to keep a safe distance from him.However, every time she stepped back, he took another step forward. They continued doing this till he had her backed up in a corner.“What– what are you doing?” she stuttered out, clutching her bath towel.Zac’s strong arms blocked her from going left and right, locking her beneath him. He leaned in so close that she could almost hear his heart beating in his chest. “Did you do that on purpose?” he whispered, his breath fanning across her nose. His voice was hoarse and raspy as if he had just gone

Taking a deep breath, Essie turned around slowly and said, “If you’re so sure of yourself, let’s take a bet!”“Okay!” Sunny smiled complacently. She had been competing with Essie for such a long time. She knew her so well that she could easily predict her moves. Essie was obviously inferior to her. She was like a stupid bug whom she could bait and trap easily at will. Right now, she swallowed her trick hook, line and sinker. “Today is April 3. If you don’t break up with that man on June 3, you win the game. But you would lose the game if you two break up before the agreed date. As punishment, the loser would have to wear a bikini and dance in the Century Square!”“Okay!” Essie agreed without hesitation. She then took her cellphone out of her pocket and asked Sunny to repeat the conditions of the bet. The recording would serve as the proof of their bet, in case Sunny planned to back out when she lost. “You just wait and see how I will punish you!” Sh

His voice was low and it obviously hinted flirtation. For a second, Essie stood stunned. But slowly, his words began to sink in. She clearly understood what he was implying. And as a consequence, her face blushed crimson red. “Don’t mention it. I have forgotten it,” she said, trying to maintain her composure.Zac’s black eyes blinked, unable to believe she had forgotten it.He remembered everything, clear as day! Every second, the scene played in his mind.He woke up feeling hazy today. At first, his head felt unusually unclear, and he was unable to remember a thing! But soon, it began to fill up. Missing pieces of yesterday, came to his mind, one by one. He was a neat freak. No woman could touch him even if he was drunk. But when she was around, the defensive system seemed to be invaded by virus, breaking down instantly. To start with, she wasn’t like any other woman he had come across. She was both beautiful and pure. Even her sme

(Max POV)Sleep at this moment was the last thing on my mind. I haven't even undressed yet as I stood at the window overlooking the city below. It was alive out tonight as all of downtown beamed with action.I had poured myself some whiskey that I soon forgot I held in my hand. I am severely distracted at this point. Not by the little red and white lights below zipping by in the street below. But, by someone. I was distracted with my kiss with Kira.As if it branded my lips, I could still feel their softness on mine. God, it felt so good.I turned and placed my tumbler filled with my untouched whiskey on a nearby table and slowly undid my now loosened tie.I was a little exhausted but at the same time anxious like a kid waiting for Christmas morning to arrive. Taking a deep breath I undressed and jumped into the shower. The hot spray of water from the showerhead massaged my head with the force of its stream

"That one is a prescription only Max, which means I still must see a Doctor." I slouched in minor defeat."Right," he murmured and continued to read."Plan B One-Step is an emergency contraception a backup plan that helps prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or birth control failure...." He paused and I watched his eyes settle on mine.I bit my lip nervously. That would be the one considering tomorrow will be the third day. I watched him take a deep breath and meditate over this."But is this safe?" He looked at me for the answer with concern in his gaze. I had no clue how to answer it."I think it is," so unsure of my answer, I looked away.I sat there and watched him continue to read. I was so anxious and afraid. A chill passed over me and had to hug myself. I licked my lips, trying to moisten them, but it was useless. I couldn't resort to chewing on my nails because I will ruin a perfectly good manic

(Kira POV)If I could describe what I was feeling right now it would be utter fright, confusion and uncertainty. From the moment I presented the design on the P&L bid, I was confident. I was a little nervous, but confident and excited because it all went perfect. Until, I saw him.My eyes at that moment I thought were deceiving me and I thought my mind was playing tricks with me. I was in total shock that instant when I find out that the gorgeous guy I had a one night stand with is none other than Maximilian Chase.My heart was careening out control as I stared into beautiful gray eyes that were just as surprised to see me as I was to see him. Then we were introduced and we shook hands, they felt strong and warm. A part of me didn't want to let them go.The strangest sensation washed over me as our fathers talked and then he spoke. His velvety smooth voice had a timber to it that made me tingle all over. I was

(Max POV)We decided to talk about handling our situation first before getting further into the design bid with P&L.I've heard at one time the name of an emergency contraceptive called Plan B that Josh mentioned his girlfriend using a while back when his condom broke. Yes, we guys do talk about these things.I barely knew anything about it. Although, I did slip once or twice and had sex with Bianca unprotected. Meaningless as it was, she was on birth control. She made sure she took it religiously for the simple fact she detested kids and she never wanted to ruin her figure.I looked at Kira and I mentioned it. I got her full attention and that when she confessed she thought about it, but the fear of going to the family Doctor. She didn't.I understood her completely.I wanted to know more about it so I pulled out my phone and I began scrolling through the screen and found the info on it. I read

Suddenly I felt uneasy praying that they weren't going to start comparing who was the best child. Laying out our achievements like prized possessions."What are your interests Kira?" my dad asked. Her eyes rested on mine, then quickly looked at my dad and answered."Pre-Med. I want to be a Cardiologist," she answered with a smile.Immediately my eyes met hers again and I was so stunned."Well, I'll be damned Winthrop it seems as if we both are predetermined to have Doctor's in the families," my father boasted.Her father chuckled and looked at me with a wide smile."Max? You're into medicine as well, I take it?"I smiled and nodded looking at him, then at her."I'm in my 3rd yr. After that, I have one more year to complete my Bachelors in Science and then I will be able to take my MCAT exam, but I'm taking a year off to help out my father," I watched her eyes widen in awe I could tell she was amazed.At this point, I was

I frowned, I could see he had very little sleep and probably slept on the jet."Emergency meeting?, What is it about?""Peterson & Lark have decided to pull a new angle on their campaign. They have worked with us in the past and loved our work and they have worked with Chase Industries as well...They have decided to use both companies and moved forward to put in for a design with a joint effort."I could tell my dad didn't like this at all. Work with Chase Industries. It wasn't something he planned to do in a while. Well, never."Daddy, can they do that?" I asked with concern.He looked down at me and smiled at me. "I am afraid they can pumpkin, but don't worry about that." He turned to face me."It appears you will be working with the Graphic designer of Chase Industries." He tapped me on my nose playfully."And I want you to show your best work yet." He smiled."I will daddy, so when does this need to be done?"