After A Long Time Mga Nobela at Kwento

Just long enough to listen. Just long enough to care. ---

"That is a long time from now." Solenne smiled. "The watcher is patient. It has waited centuries. It can wait a little longer." --- The story was not over. The story was just beginning. End of Chapter 136

“And a letter. And it was real. And it’s in the box.” _Silence._ “I know,” Adrian said. Not surprised. “I put it there.” “Does it help,” I said. _Thump-thump. Thump-thump._ Adrian thought. Long time. “No,” Adrian said. Finally. Honest. “But it doesn’t hurt. Not anymore. Because he’s nothing. And we’re 7. And _AFTER_ is longer. So… we carry it. Until we don’t have to.” _Silence. 9:35 PM._

The quiet harmony that had settled over the estate felt like a long-awaited reprieve. For the first time in a very long time , Adrian and I weren’t consumed by battles, betrayals, or ghosts of the past. Instead, we found solace in the simplicity of being together, away from the chaos of the outside world.

Sitting for a while longer I made up an excuse to get into my room, not any longer. It was also at this moment that I realized something that 'as long as my heart is still fluttering, I just need to look at it for a long time and wish to be with me.' It has already been so long, I thought it would sink into the past, thought time would vanish, and finally discovered that it was always present in my mind. As you are always in my heart, reigning in my heart, filled with sorrow.

Her parents doted on her so much growing up that they didn't even blink when they gave him the company -- and maybe, that's where everything went south. At that time, he already had an idea that his wife was having issues with him but he was just so busy, with the additional company, he couldn't find time to just sit down with her and ask her all about her worries one by one. He swore he'd protect her, but then they've reached this point. Six months turned to Three years and now he knew that the inevitable must happen. He must let her go so she could cool down. He was positive that they would find their way back to each other, even if he had to force the fate themselves.

I respond, making sure to leave right after. I am only ever able to let out a relieved sigh, once I am out of the premises. I realize that I had spent quite a long time there because it is late afternoon and there is a change in the weather. The sun is no more and the clouds have gotten a little darker. I spent so much time with Ava that I almost forgot, that I had to leave.

"Come closer. Let's share this little meal, my nephews. Your aunt has missed you for a decade." They pulled their stools closer to the table as she served them porridge. Then they began to eat, Aunt Agero only smiling and nodding in admiration. "I'm delighted you came. How's home?" "Home's fine. Everyone's doing pretty good, except our remaining baba who's now been ailing for three days," replied Gumba. "Three days! You said he got ill yesterday," interposed Okech. "Oh, that's just a slip of the tongue. I meant, for a day," Gumba corrected himself.

For the first time in a long time, that felt like enough. *****

I don't expect a happily ever after, there will always be a lot of Afters to our imperfect love but I pray for the strength to keep getting through it. Remembering the Nova that told me to fuck off back in highschool, she happens to still be the same but more matured and I have learnt to love that crazy part of her. I wish all of you lovers out there a Maybe Ever After! The Nordan Story AFTER! by PLEASYMATT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The End. Please don't skip the next chapter, it's worth it, I assure you.