Another Word Relationship Novels & Stories

I said. "I am proposing that the relationship between them be designed for what it actually is rather than what it started as," he said. "It started as a strategic alliance. It has become something different." He paused. "The bond is structural to the function. The organization is structural to the bond anchor's capacity to function as an anchor." He paused again. "These are not separate entities in careful alliance. They are parts of one thing." "One thing," I said. "Yes," he said. The word sat between us.

“Then say it. Plainly.” He took a deep breath, as if steeling himself, and when he spoke, his voice was lower, rougher, different from his usual commanding tone. “A relationship is not stable ground,” he began, the words clearly unfamiliar in his mouth. “It moves. It shifts. Sometimes it cracks. People don’t just walk away every single time something feels wrong or heavy or confusing. They stay. They talk. They… fix it.” I blinked, surprised by the direction. He continued, forcing the words out. “There will always be interference. Other people. Past problems. Misunderstandings. Outside chaos. That does not mean the connection itself is weak. It means it’s being tested.”

"He just came home this morning, looks like the kid is still fast asleep. And why ask him to eat together, Jake will only disturb our date, Cara." Date. That word feels very foreign to me because it is almost never uttered. From the beginning our relationship was not a normal relationship like Jenna and Dane. I used to feel very guilty for being attracted to Alex, even though he is my own brother ... And now ... What is the name of our relationship? I don't think it can be called dating, because this relationship is much deeper than just dating. But I also can't call Alex as my mate ... Because we're not mate. So what label is right for us? "Cara, if you want to daydream later at home."