Can We Be Strangers Again Novels & Stories

"Distance is one thing. Exploitation is another. The death of Dad led to an ongoing struggle to decide who gets his belongings. My sister became someone whom they didn't talk about anymore, as if she had never existed. They appear to be attempting to wipe our history from existence. "Being smart becomes essential at this point," Laurel stated with more conviction in her voice. "You protect yourself, Audrey. Audrey has the option to remain silent during pointless arguments. There's no need to justify your sorrow with people who won't try to understand it. Your priorities should guide you to protect your memories and maintain your inner calm. If distancing yourself becomes necessary then that'

"It's just a thought. If you're serious about this investor, marriage might be the way in. Think about it." "Marriage for a club membership? That's extreme, Wilson. I need to find another way, a real solution.....I can't afford to marry a stranger and go through what I went through with Ethan all over " "But what if you don't marry a stranger? "

Think long and hard about what you've done, and don't come out until Eden's in a better mood! Alan gave me a look full of disdain. "Do as Dexter says. If you behave yourself, I'll give you a better ceremony. Otherwise, don't expect one at all." I let out a cold, humorless laugh. I'd been through too much to still hold on to any hope for their love. At this point, all I felt was disappointment. "I'm not here to stay. I just came to let you know that I'm leaving," I said. They didn't love me. And that was fine. I'd go back to my real family—the ones who would welcome me with open arms, with love, and with blessings.

“Babe, do you like it? I had it custom-made to fit me. I can connect to it online and manipulate it remotely. Have fun with it for now. I’ll come find you soon.” My boyfriend, Samuel, sent me a voice message. As he mentioned, he needed to get ready to tease me remotely. I might lose my composure and embarrass myself at any moment and anywhere. He was not good, so I seldom got hot and bothered. Nonetheless, I was in the park near the school. If I ran into someone I knew, things would escalate a little.

Before my life belongs to a stranger. The club pulsed with energy. Music thumped through the ground, neon lights rippled across the crowded dance floor, and the air smelled of perfume, sweat, and electric possibility. As soon as Sophia and Ava walked in, heads turned. It was as though the room stilled for a fraction of a second, captivated by their arrival. They walked in slow stride, Beyoncé’s “Girls” blaring in the background, commanding attention without effort. Ava soaked in the stares like a queen on her throne, while Sophia offered only a nervous smile.

There was a brief silence on the other end before he finally spoke. “I gave you one week to sign the divorce papers,” he reminded me. “And when you failed to do that, I generously gave you an extension.” I frowned in confusion. What the hell did that have to do with anything? “And?” I demanded. “How is that in any way related to strangers invading my home and throwing my things outside?” “Because you’ve overstayed your welcome, Camellia.” My grip tightened around my phone as I glanced at my belongings piled carelessly on the driveway.

What the hell was this uncle telling him to dance with strangers. "But uncle I'm waiting for Daddy .." Aiora's words were interrupted because Ellthan held out his hand. "Dance with me miss?" Ellthan stretched out his hand to look deeply at Aiora. Aiora swallowed his saliva. Damn why Ellthan is so handsome. As if bewitched by Aiora, she welcomes Ellthan's big hand.

I trusted you more than all the people I grew up with. What a strange thing for me to do, right? Well, I'm a strange person anyway. doing something to add up on that growing list of all the weird things I did in life wouldn't hurt. Anyways, I also want to say that I miss you. The last thing I heard from you was the plan we were supposed to do yet you never came. Please respond... I miss you... Sincerely, Your Stranger

“I know.” Behind us, Eli shifts slightly in his crib letting out a soft sound before settling again we both look toward him at the same time and something about that moment feels different. Lena steps back slowly creating just enough distance to breathe again but she doesn’t walk away and I don’t either because for the first time since everything fell apart we are standing in the same place again. Not as enemies and not as strangers but something in between and something that might still have a chance. Even if it takes everything we have to rebuild it and this time I’m not walking away.

, Myra spoke as she walked toward Mia. Mia smiled as she felt embarrassed. "Mia I hope what we spoke will be a secret between us.", Myra smiled. She didn't know why for the first time she opened up with a stranger who turned out to be a family. "I will keep it a secret.", Mia patted Myra's hand that was holding hers. Myra pulled Mia into a hug. "If I'm still his wife...then I guess we will have more chances to meet. I hope this strange friendship lasts longer.", Myra spoke as the door opened.