Bent Not Broken Novels & Stories

“How? Harrison has all the money and power in the world. We have nothing left. He can keep attacking forever. We can’t keep defending forever.” “So you outlast him.” “That’s not really an answer.” “Yes it is. You survive one more day than he thinks you can. You take one more hit than he expects you to handle. You win by not breaking when he’s sure you will.” “I’m already broken.” “You’re exhausted. There’s a difference. Exhaustion can be fixed, broken is forever. You’re not broken, Lena. You’re just really, really tired.” Quiet tears ran down my face. Not the desperate kind, just soft relief. “How did you get so wise?”

I didn't let go, I couldn't let go of her she was hurting, and it hurt me that she was hurting. "Kat." She said in a soft tone. "Yeah?" I asked as I pulled out of the hug slightly to see her face. "I fucking loved him." She said as she broke down even more. "He's not worth your tears babe." I said as I pulled away from the hug and wiped away her tears.

He took a deep breath and continued. "I can't take the weight of your love, I just can't. I'm getting lost on you, I feel like you'll be safe in the hands of another. I'm beyond damaged, I'm broken to the core. There are times I've felt maybe I'm not broken, just bent, but now, now I know I'm broken. Despite knowing broken things still work, I also know there's an expiry date. Broken things work till they don't."

I said quietly, my fingers grazing the edge of the tray, the words heavier than they sounded. She blinked. "For what?" "For not treating me like I’m broken." Sophia tilted her head, eyes narrowing thoughtfully. Then she gave me the softest smile… the kind that reminded me of sisterhood. The kind that reassured me. "You were never broken. You just bent a little and at a point in every man's life, we all bend. It's just your turn." We both laughed at that… not loud or long, but deep enough to loosen something tight in my chest.

Bethany frowned and said, "You over thought it. You're not even in my thoughts." Bent was amused. He took off his glasses and wiped them after laughing, "Oh? Really? Then I’d like to see if I can get into your heart.” "You may try." Bethany had a stern expression. Bent stared at her for a while and withdrew his gaze with a smile, "I'll definitely try,but not right now because I've got things to do. Bethany, I heard that you're not an official employee of the Blue Ridge Group, right?” Bethany nodded, "That's right. What's the matter?"

"The spy. The whispers. The fear. The betrayal. You did not break. You did not run. You did not hide. You did not give up. You did not become the monster they feared. You became the leader they needed. You became the light they were searching for. You became the hope they had lost." "I bent," I said. "I bent under the weight. I bent under the fear. I bent under the doubt. I bent under the whispers. I bent under the grief. I bent under the burden. I bent under the pressure. But I did not break. I bent, and then I stood back up. I bent, and then I kept going. I bent, and then I grew stronger. I bent, and then I learned. I bent, and then I became more. I bent, and then I found my way. I bent, a

He told me he loves me every much even tho am broken, be said, he will protect me and my child so I trust him. Lucas didn't say much but listened as she told her story. Am sorry you and your daughter have to go through that nightmare. Now that your reunited with your daughter Amy, she will have a fatherly and motherly love that she has been craving.

"Someday in one way or another, I will get my revenge on you. Remember that and remember me. I will be back and then you will be sorry for ever crossing my path." He banged his hand beside me, turned around, and left. I huffed out a breath and sat on the stool close to me. I try as much not to put any meaning to his threat but I don't have just myself to think about. I try as much as possible not to make enemies but it's inevitable. I pinch the bridge of my nose and close my eyes begging the universe for strength to finish the day. "Cici, Cici," Aden called me out anxiously.

It sets you free. She prayed she and Beau and her siblings and friends stayed happy and loving in their relationships. They had been through a lot together. They broke each other yes, but they fixed those cracks with gold and it was beautiful. There was wonder in destructionand they had each other to get through the rubble of brokenness. *BREAKING YOU* *ThE end*

I asked My three other employees, sincerely I don't know their name but I know one work in the marketing department. "It's a party boss, it doesn't matter how much we drink" The black haired spoke with an Italian accent, obviously tipsy. The bar tender pushed a glass to me and I murmured a half thank you. Jim stood up smiling and missing one step after the other " I am gonna go talk to that burnet" he pointed to a girl who wasn't a burnet but dark haired. I nodded and held Emma back as she moved to follow him. " can't I go dance?" She asked