Between The Two Of Us Novels & Stories

The space between us was no longer just physical—it was everything. And I wasn’t sure how, or if, we could ever bridge the gap.

The quiet tension in the office had become its own living, breathing thing. For the first two days after their return, Isabelle and Damian maintained a perfect, professional distance. They communicated through emails, despite being in adjacent offices. They spoke in hushed, businesslike tones during project reviews. The wall was up. But every so often, the facade would crack, a brief, silent admission of what had passed between them in the storm.

"Okay then, it's the two of us." ***

And i smiled, followed by laugher, while tears leaks from my eyes. “While don't you freshen up before we eat what they prepared for us and then go on honeymoon?” He suggested and I nodded my head, still smiling and hoping things will be this way between us. Twenty minutes later, we set out for our honeymoon In his car. Seeing the awkwardness between us, I closed my eyes to think about nothing, my mind filled with thoughts about the future, and I wasn't sure when I slept off.

The bond between us hums with potential—for reconciliation or further conflict. Only time will tell.

Knows to hold me. The bond hums between us

And without thinking, I said “No, this is just between us.”

he said. "Both of us," I agreed.

No more almost. Just… us.

But inside this moment, there was only the two of us. Still breathing. Still ours.