joecarlson

4th March, 1942 Everything - the vase, the sofa, the cushions, the desk - remained where they had always been as if they were waiting for me to come back. When I walked back from the Williams’, I was worrying that my house would have become a battlefield because, according to Jake, mum had been throwing and destroying things. However, as far as I could tell, nothing had changed a bit – it was the same setting, the same feeling, and the same ambiance. ‘I’m back,’ I said to myself, feeling great

OMG cannd, thanks SO much for your comment. i am not worthy of your time in writing such a long comment for me. Thank you sooooooo much. words can't describe how happy i am to read you comment. it really gives me brilliant ideas of the direction of the story and I hope the following chapters will not let you down. Readers' insights and thoughts are the GREATEST things that the readers can give to writers like us. Thanks a lot Cannd, I dont know how to repay you. your support and critics are what keep me writing. I am so blessed to have readers like you, I will try my very best to write the following chapter.I am really really grateful for your support and kindness. Love ya, JC

I feel sorry for Jake too, that's why I decided it's time for Xavier to go home. Jake's mum's sickness is totally a result of the anger that A&X had triggered and for A&X to go home would be like adding oil to fire. I'm sure their mum will be punished for what she did to A&X. Thanks Lisa for everything. I really want to give a present to you. check gmail

Since the day that the yellow envelope and the Temiskaming Speaker rolled up, all of us seemed to have lost the ability to smile. It seemed that grief was tangible in every corner in the house. I no longer had to fret about when the Williams’ would find Axel and me a burden and ask us to leave, because right now, they were more than grateful for our presence. After the bombshell was dropped at the Williams’, I became the only one keeping the household running – while the Williams’ would ensconc

Life is a roller coaster ride. there must be ups and downs - that's what i learnt in all these years. happiness means nothing if sadness doesn't exist. it's the contrast that makes happiness so valuable, i guess.Lisa, do you have the time to be the editor for this story? PM me if you have the time=) lots of love, JC

Thanks a lot for your support! You guys are the exact reason why I haven't given up writing. I am so glad that you enjoy the story, it means the world to me =3Lots of love, JC

Early-January, 1942 Axel and I had lived under the Williams’ roof for nearly two weeks. Due to the glacial and inclement weather outside, we were like encaged animals in zoo, totally deprived of mobility. Day after day, the same things repeated - sleeping, eating and housework. Not having much to do, Axel and I were left with abundant time for each other – sexual adventure, pillow talk, touching and kissing. Those were the only things that made our humdrum lives meaningful and endurable. When

My tests went well, but of course, never good enough. Thanks a lot for your support, Lisa. love you as always. A late Merry Christmas to you and your boys=) and Happy New Year!

things will get more interesting, i promise. thanks a lot for your support, Andy. your comment really brightens up my dull day=) next chapter will be uploaded within a week=) lots of love, JC

omg you are so right! i didn't realize that the PoW camp would be farther away from Xav's house. Thanks for point it out, I have just amended about that part =)Cannd, thanks a lot for your support all along, words can't describe how grateful i am for you comments and suggestions. Your words keep me writing and it really means the world to me. I will update the story asap. Lots of love, JC

It has been two hectic months for me. I am utterly sorry for not being able to update the story, please forgive me. I am pretty free now as semester break has just begun. I will try to end this story by mid-January, so frequent update is on the horizon. I hope you will not give up reading this story, it really means the world to me=) Recap: The romance between Xavier (the Canadian farm boy) and Axel (the Nazi prisoner of war) blossomed in a time when homosexuality was nothing but a taboo. Caug

Thank you so much Canuk! I'm so glad that you like the story. Your words give me the greatest incentive to write on. Haven't seen you around before, hope you will keep following this story until the end. Lots of love, JC

Cannd, thanks for telling me your ideas about how this story should go on. they really helped me in writing the story and inspired me a lot. So please keep them coming. I am terribly sorry for writing so short, but I have already tried my very best. It always takes me one whole day to write one chapter (i could've written faster if i can stop myself from browsing youtube or other sites xp), please forgive me... I will have to skip updating for 2 weeks because mid-term quizzes and term papers are flooding in. I am very very sorry about that but I hope you will understand. sorry for the long wait in advance. Thanks so much for following this story for so long and giving me constructive criticism & advice from time to time. they are more than precious to me. I sincerely hope that you will keep stopping by until the end of this story. it really means the whole world to me to have readers like you. i really learnt a lot from your reviews. Lots of love, JC

a good story needs villains. The following chapters will be about how Xavier deals with Otto. You're the best Lisa. How's the moving btw? all settled down now? Lots of love, JC

After Jake had left, I felt like my world was disintegrating. The scene in which Otto kissed Axel replayed and replayed in my head while the heart-ripping scream of my incensed mother echoed in my ears. Pain and sorrow flamed in my heart. I wanted to cry but the tears just couldn’t come out. I felt like I was lost in a labyrinth, unable to escape. Axel, who had been sitting on the bed watching me, walked over and wrapped me up with his strong arms. It felt good to be hugged, but my heart was co

I am terribly sorry about my slow update. As I am a very slow writer, it usually takes me one entire day to write one chapter. As school has already started, I don't have much time spare for writing the story... I'll try my very best to shorten the time lag between each chapter. but I really can't promise anything since essays/research papers have begun to flood in. Anyway, I am very very glad that you like the story. Thank you for your support and I hope you will keep following it. It is my honor to have readers like you. Lots of love, JC

Haha, it's time for a shocker!!! XD What's going to happen to Otto and Axel??? stay tuned!!!! I have been designing this shocker for soooooooo lonnnnnnnnggg. Glad that you find it surprisingX) For stress out, i'm sorry... I have really tried my very best to be very meticulous about each word... but anyway, please forgive me =) Lots of love, JC

You are more than welcome Andy =) I'm so glad that you like the story =) Thanks for your support =3Lots of love, JC

‘What do you want?’ I said, irritation welling up in my chest. ‘What are you two doing? I want know.’ Otto said as his devilish smile disappeared. ‘It’s none of your business.’ I said harshly. Axel, who had just arrived at the door, interrupted, ‘What happen Otto?’ Seeing the arrival of Axel, Otto immediately switched to German. After a few lines of exchange, neither of them spoke. Awkwardness seemed to be touchable in the silent air. ‘What does he want?’

anything you want Cannd=)whether Otto wants to join in, stay tuned xd the horrible mum will get punished for what she did, for sure. thanks for being another best readers on planet earth. Lots of love, JC

Thank you so so so much for you comments! knowing my readers likes my story is one of the best things in my life. I am so glad that you like the story. I hope you will keep catching up with the upcoming chapters, see you around=)Lots of love, JC

I would bring you to the best restaurant in town if i could. thank you for being the best reader on planet earth. love ya =3

Thank you so much for your comment, it really means a lot to me. I notice that you've been supporting this story for quite a while, and I am very very grateful for that. Your words give me the motivation to write on and I will definitely keep writing for readers like you. It really feels so good to read comments from my readers and they really are the best rewards for writing the story

‘Why are you two here?’ Andy asked, puzzlement on his face. Knowing this question would be asked sooner or later, I had scripted a list of response in my mind beforehand. ‘Otto let us in last night. My mum… she…she threw us out.’ I said, feeling tongue-tied despite my mental rehearsal. ‘What?! Why?’ Andy asked as his face twisted in angst and surprise. ‘You don’t want to know. Please… Please let us stay with you for the time being.’ I pleaded. ‘You have t

It was 1 o’ clock in the morning. A few hours ago, I had everything that a happy man possesses – the love of my life, a warm and loving family, a snug bed, and sufficient food – my life was simply perfection. But look at me now - banished from my own home, limping painfully across the freezing cold. Life is unpredictable, it really is. Under normal circumstances, it took roughly ten minutes to walk from my home to the Williams’ house, but the sleeting sky and the unforgiving gusts on that night