Loving Eli Novels & Stories

“I filed for divorce today.” He stared at me like the words didn’t compute. “Why?” I didn’t answer right away. Instead I lifted my gaze and looked straight into the eyes I had traced with my fingertips on so many sleepless nights. “Did you ever love me, Elias?” The silence stretched between us, thick enough to taste. Peanuts shifted in my lap, oblivious, his tail giving one lazy thump against the rug. “No,” he said finally. “Not even once?” “I’ve always hated you, Lila.”

He said. “OMG, Chris is here!!!” Maria said while jumping up and down. Valeriana laughed, “Do you like him that much?” She asked. “More than my life! He’s the love of my life!!!” Maria said while touching the left side of her chest. Valeriana giggled. Valeriana

Hoping that one day I'll have someone to cherish and love. Moving swiftly to where my book collection was, I picked one that was titled, 'Perfect Chemistry' by Simone Elkeles. The love story of Brittany Ellis and Alex Fuentes is so beautiful. Two people from two different worlds falling in love has to be the most endearing sight ever. Maybe one day I might experience such love, until then I need to pack up these books before Natalie gets here. Putting all the books in a box, I checked the time on my phone and it was past 4 pm. I decided to wash up before she got here.

Well those few minutes were nice while they lasted. Lilith When I finally landed I rushed to the house my mother-in-law is renting and get to cuddle my little man for hours. We both teared up a little but held it in. We’re not an emotional family so that’s as good as it gets. We are now just sitting here watching TV and I’m trying to figure out a way to break it to Lisa that I want to move to Colorado. I know she’s not going to be against the idea but she has a job here.

I added, kissing her forehead and holding her tightly in my arms. Marlene giggled and snuggled closer, cherishing the warmth and security of our embrace. "See, Mom loves me more than you." I chuckled, knowing that Marlene was teasing Liam. Liam turned to Brandon, hugging him. "Oh, really? Well, Dad loves you more than you." Brandon laughed and ruffled Liam's hair affectionately. "I love you both," he said with a smile. "And you too," Brandon said to me, giving me a loving glance.

He said he needed to be alone. He left. The door closed. Eli looked at me. He asked if I still had feelings for Luca. I said no. Not the way he meant. I said it firmly. He asked what way. I said I loved Luca. Of course I loved him. He was Hope's father. He was my friend. He was family. But I was not in love with him. That part of my heart belonged to Eli. Eli nodded. His jaw relaxed. He kissed me. Soft. Slow.

Her other hand rested on my shoulder as I led us. We didn’t talk; we just moved to the song, and soon Elora rested her head against my chest. I breathed in her delicious scent of strawberries, wanting this moment to last forever. But after the slow song ended, a fast song came on, and we stood there holding each other, unsure of what to do. "I’d like to go home now." Elora said, and I kept holding her hand while I walked her to my car. We drove in silence for a while until Elora suddenly spoke. "Why does Eli hate you so much? Did something happen between you two?"

After we all finished eating and was about to go home, Everett held me back for a private conversation. We went to the farthest and hidden part of their mansion where no one could see or hear us. “You don’t love her. You’re fooling yourself and Ivy,” Everett told me straightforwardly. “I have no choice. You see how mom and dad were excited for us to marry and give them grandchildren. Besides, Ivy loves me and I think I just need a matter of time to love her back.” “Love doesn’t come that way. You can’t force a romantic kind of love. Don’t do this. Look for Bella and win her back.”

Several touch their fingers to their brow and then to the floorboards, an instinct older than any of us, tribute given to a thing they’ve decided is holy because my voice told them so. I hope it sticks. I hope it grows teeth. We reach the cabin and I shoulder the door so hard the latch explodes. I lay Eli down on the table because it’s the right height. He tries to speak, stubborn as worship. The noise he makes is wet and horrible. I bend my head to his and give him the only words I can find. “I love you,” I say, and I don’t care who hears, don’t care if it rings on the street. “Do you hear me? I love you. I will burn this valley down before I let you go.”

When they finally pulled apart, their foreheads still touching, Eli let out a soft breath. "You’re really bad at letting people love you, Blackwood." Lyla huffed out a quiet laugh. "I’m new to it." Eli smirked. "Lucky for you, I’m patient." Lyla felt something warm bloom in her chest. She had spent so long keeping people at arm’s length. But Eli had always been there. Through the battles. Through the doubts. Through everything. And now, when the war had finally ended He was still here. She laced their fingers together, squeezing gently.