Leslie Chow Quotes Novels & Stories

well most times. "Yeah, right!" A derisive laugh was hurled my way , Leslie pushing the safety goggles up the bridge of her nose , her dainty fingers reaching over for a test tube half way filled with some chemical solution by the name of Sodium Hydrochloride. "The same Charli Dawson , whom you were insulting today in front of the school door's before homeroom?" "It's just how we operate," I gave a casual shoulder shrug." We bicker sometimes, it strengthens our relationship. Makes things interesting and all that garbage."

“...And that's why you need your loved ones now more than ever. I don't usually do this. Giving speeches. Motivational quotes and talks to anyone. But you, Lisa. You are special.” She glanced out the window, then back at me. “I have a hunch there’s a lot for you out there in the sky. You just have to reach out to the stars. Focus, work harder and boom!!! You will be a woman everyone talks about, and looks up to. Much like you look up to me.” I smiled, placing my palms over Mrs. Jocelyn's. “You think so highly of me, Mrs. Jocelyn. I am honoured.”

“I can’t picture you eating instant noodles.” “Why not?” “Too undignified,” she said with a faint smile. “You’re more of a steak-and-wine kind of guy.” “Well,” Leo said, leaning back on one arm, “I’ll have you know I’m versatile. Fancy dinners, street food, instant noodles—I can do it all.” Chloe laughed again, the sound brighter this time. “Now that’s something I’d like to see.” Their conversation gradually shifted from lighthearted banter to more personal topics.

"No regrets?" "None! Life is short, and doing what you love is an achievement in itself. Even if the outcome isn't perfect, at least you've tried your best!" Reese said. Chester chuckled bitterly upon hearing that. Reese was confused. "Why are you laughing?" "I envy your broader mindset." Chester exhaled with relief. "Ah? What do you mean?" Reese asked smilingly. Chester said, "I believe that I shouldn't be with Lia until I've stabilized myself."

"Go to‍ Paris. G‌o to Tokyo. I d​o‌n't care. J‌ust‌ get out of New York." "Why?" I demand‍ed.​ "​Why a‍re you do⁠ing t‍hi‌s?" "​Because y⁠ou are a liability!" Lorenzo snapped. "Look at yourself, Chloe! You‍ are⁠ s⁠haking‌. You hav​e blo⁠o⁠d unde​r your fin⁠gernail⁠s.‍ You a​ren't a‌ sol‍dier. Y‌ou are a civilian w​ho got lucky with‍ a gun.‍"

Lewis said thoughtfully. That made Cheryl’s expression soften properly this time. “Breakups make people stupid.” Lewis snorted. “You’re overworking yourself because you don’t want to think about it.” Lewis rubbed his forehead tiredly. “I just need distraction.” “By exhausting yourself?” Lewis couldn't respond because there was nothing else he could say to her. Cheryl shook her head slowly as she continued. “You’re going to burn out.” Lewis looked down quietly again. Maybe he was already burning out. Who knows?

Woman in back: “You dey fear coming back?” Chino laughed quiet. “I dey fear. But I no come alone. Liam dey here. Adanna dey here. Wale dey here. Chioma dey here. And the Lagos wey try kill me… e also the Lagos wey teach me how to live.” Applause—warm, real. Last question—from a teenager, voice shaking: “You give me hope say I fit love who I love. Even here.” Chino looked at him. “You fit. Small-small. Find your people. Find your light. No let anybody tell you say your love na curse. Your love na fire. And fire fit warm. Fit light. Fit keep you alive.”

she finally admitted. "You know," Max said, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Sometimes you can't calm the storm. Sometimes you just have to ride it out and make the best of it. Take the lemons life gives you and make a fine glass of lemonade. Or add some vodka, whichever works for you." He grinned, his words bringing a small smile to Chloe's lips. "I can be quite motivational when I want to be," he added with a chuckle. "Unnecessarily so," Chloe added plainly.

Surely not that loser Liam? "If I were you, I'd keep a tight rein on that mouth. Brag all you want, but at least have the chops to back it up, or you're the one who'll end up looking foolish!" Cheryl's biting words sent a wave of laughter rolling through the crowd. The people closest to Celena joined in with their own biting comments. "Seriously, Celena, out of all the guys out there, why pick a deadbeat like that?" "And he's got such a big ego too!"

Laughter and joy filled the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Samuel grinned as he took a bite of the meal. "Wow, Liya, you're a kitchen genius. You did more than before WOW, see talents?" Liya playfully rolled her eyes, her lips curved into a smile. "Oh, please. Don't give me too much credit. It's just one of those 'mood' things." Whizz chimed in with a wink. "Maybe your 'mood' can teach us all how to whip up a delicious meal."