Five Years Of Marriage Novels & Stories

"So, how long have you two been together?" "Five years," Rick beamed at his boss in response. He needed tonight's dinner to go well. Everyone knows that when the big boss of your corporate company invites you to dinner with his wife, you're in line for a promotion. Rick could use a promotion so badly. His wife, Nancy, sat beside him, picking at the peas in her food. He tapped her thighs, gesturing at her to eat properly. "That's amazing," Roger chuckled. "We rarely see marriages that last that long these days. Marie and I have been married for ten years."

“Caius says I should be quieter but I can’t help it.” “Don’t apologize,” Caius said. “I like it.” The way they looked at each other made Thessaly’s stomach flip. There was so much love there. So much ease. “How long have you been married?” she asked. “Five years. Together for eight.” “That’s amazing.” “You sound surprised.” “I am. Most marriages don’t last that long. At least not happy ones.” “We work at it,” Caius said. “Communication. Honesty. Respect.”

Her chest heaved, but no sound came out. Her fingers dug into the hem of her dress trying to stop them from trembling, her long blonde hair scattered over her face. She couldn’t breathe, every sound clawed at her chest. The urge to scream rose in her throat, but she swallowed it back, tasting salt. Five years. Five years since she married him… …Since she’d vowed to endure anything just to watch her child grow. And this was what ‘enduring’ had become. To think she thought she could make this marriage work. After all, she’d been in love with him long before their one night stand.

"This marriage wasn't what you wanted in the first place. Back then, you had no choice but to marry her. You've been carrying that weight for five years. Now that she is asking to leave, you can just sign the agreement and breathe." Vance's face turned to stone. "You're not upset about it, are you?" Aiden probed. Vance stayed silent. "I get it," Aiden sighed. "Five years together. Feelings creep in. You'd miss a pet after five years, but forced love never works. Time will dull the pain. Most importantly, you're not dumping her. She is the one leaving." "Say no more." Vance leaned back, rubbing his temples. "All right, forget it. Come on, let's grab a drink and clear your head," Aiden said, p

Moments later, my girlfriend, Rebecca, said, "Marry him? Don't be ridiculous. I'm just waiting for him to propose. Then, I'll expose the truth about the bet right there. The look on his face will be priceless." A chill settled over me as my heart sank. Tobias let out a soft chuckle. "You've been together for five years, and you're telling me you never felt anything for him?" "I was just toying with him." Rebecca scoffed. "If he took it seriously, that's his loss. Tobias, you should know who I really love, shouldn't you?" Her voice softened at the end, full of undisguised affection. I couldn't feel my limbs as I turned and walked back to the car. Each of my steps was heavier than the last.

“Of course. I’m always thinking about you… I miss you, too, Camila.” And just like that, I watch as five years of marriage are flushed down the drain.

I sank into the leather chair, the whiskey glass in my hand shaking so hard the ice clattered against the crystal. I am married. I have a wife who plays the part of the perfect socialite back in London. We are the "The perfect Couple." We grace the covers of Ovation and ThisDay Style. But behind the closed doors of our mansion, there is a silence that screams. Five years. For five years, we have tried. We have seen specialists in New York, fertility doctors in Switzerland. And three times, God has blessed us. Three beautiful, healthy daughters.

"So you were sneaking around evesdropping, then you used it against me? to bring it up on my anniversary? "You think it's all about YOU but I have news for you, it isn't AND I am not gonna pretend this is a marriage, it isn't, I have no feelings for you, you faked and lied for five years but it all came out when you told your friends you'd never have to work cause Ray has a great job, so far's I'm concerned, you ran this marriage up the wrong track."

He would have reminded me that our marriage was only an agreement and that once the five years were over, we would both be free. Instead, he lowered his gaze. “When we made that agreement, I thought five years would be enough.” “Enough for what?” “Enough for me to live my life and eventually go back to the way things were before you.” My chest tightened slightly. He continued before I could respond. “I thought I could spend five years with you, raise Zuri with you, protect you, and then walk away when it was over without feeling anything.” He gave a quiet laugh, but there was no humor in it.

Five years. Five years was no short time to spend building a life with someone. There had been a time when she believed that no matter what happened, they would always have a chance to make things right as long as they were willing to sit down and talk to each other. She had once thought love would help them endure, even when circumstances became difficult. But she had eventually learned that a marriage couldn't be sustained by one person alone, and loyalty should never be a reason for someone to keep accepting neglect. “Would you like to review everything one more time before we proceed?” Felicia asked.