On the wings of a butterfly

By Amelia K Oliver

All proceeds from this book will be donated to Cancer research.

 

I thought I had a whole lifetime to live. To do all the things I wanted to do. Have kids. Bag myself a hot husband. Have a career. But after I take a tumble off a bus, my life crashes and burns.

We get one life, can I make the most of what little is left of mine?

 

 

Dedicated to my auntie Barbara and auntie Andrea, whom both fought cancer with dignity and grace, but sadly cancer won. To my aunt Shirley, who has fought this awful disease several times and continues to be the victor. To all men, women and children who fight, you're all in my heart. I'd also like to dedicate this to the scientists working hard to beat cancer. Thank you for all that you do.

****WARNING****
There is NO HEA.
The FMC has cancer.
The FMC doesn't make it.

 

if you like Five feet apart, Miss you already, Five feet apart, Me before you, Before I fall, The fault in our stars, 50/50, My sister's keeper, then you'll love On the wings of a butterfly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amelia K Oliver
• Release date: Jun 6, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393635734

Book preview

Chapter One

July 1st

The bus was tightly packed with people just trying to get home after a gruelling day at work. Jessica coughed into her hand, attempting to be polite in the middle of the packed bus. If she was getting sick, she didn't want to spread it around. Hot liquid sprayed her palm so she wiped it on the leg of her pants and thought no more of it.

Excuse me, she tapped the man in front of her on the shoulder, I need to get past. He didn't acknowledge her at all. She tried again but the tall, brawny man didn't hear her. She let out a soft sigh as the bus driver sped past her stop. She would need to run back, her mum needed her meds and Jessica was determined to not let her down. When she was just fourteen, Jessica became a full-time carer for her mum. The burden was heavy, but one she carried with a lot of love. She was determined to get to the nursing home before her mother had time to worry. It was dark outside, colder than it should be for July. Her thin coat and the many people around her didn't stop the chill from seeping into her bones, making her shiver. The man reached his hand out to press the button, the bell rang out and the driver signaled he was about to turn into the next stop. Jessica smiled, she could finally get off the bus and get to her mum. 

She shuffled forward, strangers pressed into back, urging her forward. As she stepped out onto the pavement, Jessica felt another cough work it's way up her throat. The white paper bag in her hand rustled as she stumbled, her foot slid off the metal step. As she fell through the air, Jessica coughed again. Blood shot out of her mouth, spraying a red mist around her. She was unconscious before she hit the ground.

Chapter two

July 2nd

Jessica peeked her eyes open only to slam them shut again. The lights above her seared her eyes, making them water. A tear escaped, rolled down her cheek and landed