Novelas y relatos de Could Have Been Us

“I-“ It was an offer that I should have taken in a heartbeat. “They’ll still think I am leeching off of you, that I’m a gold digger that I’m not-“ “I won’t let them.”

Said, Precious "Don't try to change my mind. I thought about this a lot. " Said, Precious "To be honest I don't know what to do either. I have never experienced this before, but I also know how a single mother will suffer because of people's opinions and the harshness of life. I also don't have the right to say anything to you. And if you have made your decision, I can't do anything except stay by your side and wait for you. ” Said, Alex

Things you wish you were there for and things you weren't for. I'm not sure what is saddening me more. Clinton's death or the fact that I wasn't there for Justine when she needed me the most. Or Cole, even. He's barely lived anything and he doesn't know what it's like to have a father. And the possible person who could've played the father figure or supported him like one was absent. Me. I was absent. No wonder she told him about me. I'm brought out of my reverie by the ringing of the phone on my desk.

I'm full with the joy of spending this weekend with this beautiful and wonderful people over here. What matters is that we all are together at last.we are " CRAZY BEAUTIFUL US"

By the time we switch places, I’m breathing heavy and there’s sweat dripping down my back, but there’s a big smile on my face. B was right. This did make me feel better. Note to self: it feels good to punch some shit. As B and I leave the class, Rachel, José, and Miranda catch up with us outside. “Ladies! Let’s go get a drink!” Jose says way too gleefully after a work out. I look to Bianca and she’s smiling at him, and then glances at me. I shrug. Why not? It’d be fun I think to myself, and we march off down the street.

Maya tried to smile. “I figured you wouldn’t come to school today,” Kennedy said, stepping inside without waiting for permission. “The posts went viral last night. I thought you might need caffeine or a getaway car.” Maya’s stomach dropped. “It got that bad?” Kennedy nodded as she handed her one of the cups. “You and Zane were trending in our corner of the universe. Some girl on TikTok posted a whole slideshow. Music and everything.” Maya took a slow sip, letting the cold bitterness flood her mouth. It was better than letting her feelings rise.

Mickey My life was a mess. I was beating myself up everyday and at the same time was still trying to put myself together over what happened. But still, I could not stop thinking about that text message that I have received. All day, it played on in my mind, causing havoc within me. The words kept burning inside of me like they had been carved into my skin. "I can help you get the post taken down. Meet me. You know where. If you don’t, the next post will be worse."

“Of course… Every single moment I was with him. Every single moment I spent with him and our girls. What did you think?” “Honestly? I thought you were miserable all these years. I thought you felt trapped in this… unwanted marriage. I always thought you regretted giving up New York.” “What? Giving up New York? Giving up… how?” “You know… The runway. Having your picture in every fashion magazine, traveling the world…” A short laugh parted Helen’s lips. “Oh, that.” Her shoulders rose, then fell. “Mackie, that was a dream I had a long, long time ago… Maybe in another life…”

I could have used a little self-trust right about now. ***

Master Song shook his head and said, "But he will be used again in this life…" Knock knock… They both heard a knock on the door…