Novels by Rejoice_Agenyi

Josh sat back a little more comfortably, one arm draped behind the couch, the other resting on his knee.He looked at her out of the corner of his eye.He didn’t know why, but the thought had been in his head since she knocked on his door.Could he trust her with the truth?Who he actually was. Why he hid. Everything that could blow up the second it slipped out.He didn’t even trust people easily. But with her... something felt different. It wasn’t just comfort. It was like she saw him , not the version he gave people, but the actual him.He shook the thought off for now.Instead, he said, “I’ve been thinking about getting a job.”Sabrina raised a brow. “Really? What kind?”“Just something part-time. Im trying to keep things simple for now." She stared at him for a second. “Why not go for something better? You’re smart, Josh. Like... scary smart. You could do anything.”Josh smiled a little. “True. But simple draws less attention."She wanted to ask more, but before she could, thund

Downstairs, Daniel was sprawled on the couch, legs kicked up, a blanket half over his lap like he lived there full-time , which, to be fair, he did.Josh sat across from him, quiet, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.Daniel let out a loud, dramatic sigh.“I need my girlfriend.”Josh glanced at him.Daniel stared at the ceiling. “No seriously. This long-distance thing between me and Alicia being upstairs is killing me.”Josh rolled his eyes. “You saw her an hour ago.”“Exactly. That’s sixty full minutes of emotional starvation.”Josh smirked a little and shook his head.But Daniel narrowed his eyes, noticing.“You’ve been quiet.”Josh didn’t answer right away.Daniel leaned forward. “What’s going on in that scary brain of yours? Is it about Mabel?”Josh nodded slowly. “Yeah.”Daniel sat up straighter. “You found something?”“Not yet. I made a few calls. I’m having someone dig into her charity records, her assistants, recent events… all of it.”Daniel nodded. “Good.”Josh looked ah

Sabrina sat at her desk, clicking through a report that honestly didn’t need as much focus as she was pretending to give it.The office was calm for once. No one arguing. No one knocking things over. Just keyboards tapping and soft chatter.Across from her, Alicia leaned back in her chair, stretching.“You look weirdly rested today,” Alicia said.Sabrina glanced up. “Do I?”“Yeah. Like, your eyes aren’t screaming.”“I slept at Josh and Daniel’s place.”Alicia raised a brow immediately. “Oh?”“Not like that,” Sabrina said quickly. “I just didn’t want to be alone.”“Mm-hmm. And that has nothing to do with Josh being tall and fine?”Sabrina gave her a look. “Seriously.”Alicia laughed. “Okay, okay. But for real, why’d you stay there? You never sleep over unless something’s wrong.”Sabrina hesitated, then shrugged. “The power went out. And I was too tired to deal with it.”Alicia didn’t look fully convinced, but she nodded. “Still a better excuse than ‘the vibes were off.’ I’ll allow it.”

Josh and Jessica walked slowly, side by side, down the quiet path leading to the bridge. The night breeze was gentle. The streetlights glowed a warm yellow. It was peaceful. Jessica’s hair kept blowing into his face every few steps. She laughed and tried to hold it back. “Sorry. My hair’s having a moment.” Josh looked at her, then reached up without thinking and gently tucked a loose strand behind her ear. Jessica blinked, caught off guard. Then she smiled, a little shy. “Thanks.” He nodded, suddenly unsure why that felt… weird. They stopped at the middle of the bridge. The view was calm and beautiful. Lights from the city reflected on the water below like little pieces of glass. Jessica leaned on the railing. “This is nice,” she said. Josh looked out with her. “Yeah. It is.” “I needed this,” she added. “It’s been a while since I’ve just... enjoyed someone’s company.” Josh gave a small smile. “Me too.” She turned to face him. “You’re really not that bad, you

Just as Sabrina started to edge away, Mabel’s voice rose again. “Whatever she picks out, I’ll pay for it.” Sabrina stopped. She looked up slowly. “I’m fine, ma'am” she said quickly. “I can—” “Nonsense,” Mabel cut in, still smiling. “Let me.” Sabrina glanced at the vendor, who looked thrilled. “Pick what you want, dear. Don’t be shy.” “I really appreciate it, but I can manage,” Sabrina said, her voice tight but polite. Mabel turned to her fully now. Her eyes met Sabrina’s with a calm, unreadable stare. Still smiling. Still soft. But there was something in her expression. A flicker. A stillness. Like she was waiting to see what Sabrina would do next. The crowd didn’t notice it. The vendor didn’t feel it. But Sabrina did. The message was clear. Take the kindness… or make it awkward. Sabrina nodded slowly and reached for a few tomatoes, her fingers trembling slightly. “Thank you,” she said. Mabel stepped closer, placed a hand lightly on Sabrina’s should

Jessica stood in front of her open closet like she was trying to solve a world crisis. “Why do I have so many clothes but nothing to wear?” she mumbled, pulling out one dress, then another, tossing them all over her bed. She held up a red dress. Too much. A floral one. Too casual. A black one. Too funeral. She groaned and flopped down on her bed, arms spread out like she’d just run a marathon. “I swear, this is why women lose their minds,” she muttered to herself. “Just one date. Just one perfect outfit.” Then she shot up again, suddenly remembering a short, off-shoulder cream dress she hadn’t worn in a while. “Found you,” she grinned, holding it up to her chest in the mirror. She twirled once and smiled at her reflection. Not too dramatic. Not too plain. Cute, but confident. “Alright, Josh,” she said to herself. “You’re not ready for this.” --- Meanwhile… Josh stared at his closet like it had personally betrayed him. “What do guys even wear on dates thes