Love Next Door Novels & Stories

It wasn't just a feeling though, it was a fact. I earnestly looked forward to our next meeting, but it never came, or at least not as I had expected. However, two weeks after our first encounter, Ms. Ellen appeared at my parents doorstep with a jar of cookies, and a wide smile, introducing herself as our next door neighbour. And then I knew the world was playing tricks on me.

He shook his head, doubting that the person at the door would be Kris. "Hold on, I need to see who is knocking on my door" he said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The phone line was still on, when Allen walked to the door. He opened it to see Kris standing there. "You've got to be kidding me" he said, ending the call. Allen put the phone back in his pocket, and fixed his eyes on Kris. She hasn't changed a bit. She still looked like she was, the first day he had met her. Allen couldn't deny that he still felt something for her, but it was not love. It was pity, Maybe? or was it hate? Was it because their relationship didn't end with any of them ending it properly?

“How did I know you wouldn’t have kept the invitation card?” Because he’d immediately threw it in the trash bin? Of course, he wouldn’t tell her that. “Send it and I’ll see you on Thursday. I love you,” he said after a short pause. “I love you too, son. I’m so very glad you’re coming.” He hung up the phone and looked down at his phone. Thursday. Hell. He was supposed to meet Anika on Thursday. Finally getting to meet Anika. He'd planned meticulously so as not to appear overly concerned.

Later-that-night Dex walks to the front door as a knock is heard, and I lift my head from the couch where I was sitting with Kate. He starts talking to someone, and I glance at Ken for answers. He looks from the front door with the people to look at me with a serious look. "Well, I would say that the wedding will be perfect tomorrow, Mrs. Wilson," I hear Kate say. I look at her as she stands up. "We are done?" She looks at me with a smile.

One day, while Bella was working on a work document, her phone vibrated. Claire's name popped up. "Hey, Bella! There's a reunion tomorrow evening. Wanna go? Everyone's dying to see you." Bella massaged her temples. "No. I'm busy lately. I'm not in the mood." "Oh, stop selling your soul to work," Claire replied. She sounded like she was begging her to reconsider. "How long has it been since you've gone out to any event? It's just a gathering. Everyone keeps saying they haven't seen you in forever."

(Phone Call) [Loud Noises] Hello, Bes! I think your ex-boyfriend mom is here, and she's causing a scandal. [Shocked] What?! Whose this lady? Hold on a second, I'll get as far as I can. [Gasping] You should be there as soon as possible. Take care my best friend. “Okay, wait for me. Just handle this lady for me. Thanks a lot, Shainna”. She said. I heard a loud bang in the door. I hope Shainna will be alright.

Kent and I started as neighbors with benefits and now who would have thought, that our neighbors with benefits relationship will lead us to happy ever after and ending up as husband and wife. The End

Perhaps just love at first sight. That evening, she took permission from her mum and went to the hill. From afar, she saw that he was already waiting for her. She hurried up to join him, "I am sorry I am late". "It's Ok", he replied. He was silent for a few minutes, possibly looking for some words to initiate a conversation. "You are beautiful!" He blurted out. "Thanks. A lot of people said that", she replied. He smiled, looked at her, "you are smart too". "How did you know?" She asked. "I just guessed". She looked deep into him and said, "You are a werewolf". He was shocked, "how did you even know that? Are you a witch?".

As I thought, my uterus was gone. The doctor consoled me when he saw how upset I was. I forced a smile and said I was fine. I was not fine. I had been hoping for a baby for five years. As a child, I never had my parents’ love. Just as I was lost and wondering why, Victor appeared in my life. He gave me all his love. He showed me what it meant to be happy, to be loved. My childhood taught me that not all parents love their children, but Victor made me look forward to starting a new family. I wanted to start a family with him.

I murmured. “I love you,” he whispered back. And for the first time in a long time, I felt the kind of peace that comes when love is certain, steady, and alive. Tomorrow would bring more fun, more adventure, more laughter—and maybe a few more cheeky surprises—but for now, it was just us, the stars, and the soft sound of the waves.