Never Say Never Novels & Stories

"All the properties and jewelry I gave you are revoked. Any endorsements or deals you secured using my name—you bear the penalties. And prepare for court. Fraud, defamation, incitement to violence. You'll spend the rest of your life paying for this." Hannah went pale, her face drained of color. "Theo, you can't do this to me! I really love you!" At that moment, a lawyer stepped forward.

"What... What did you say?" "I said, I'm not interested in doing charity," I repeated and met his murderous gaze with unwavering composure. "Mr. Zackman, how much do you make a month? Is it enough to buy your mother's medicine, pay your brother's tuition, and support a family? My parents raised me for over 20 years. I can't let myself marry another man just to suffer alongside him." Matthew jumped to his feet, pointing at me. "Jamie! You... You're insulting me! Don't underestimate a young man's potential! I—"

In a child's world, a simple apology might fix everything, but for adults, apologies solved nothing. She looked at Henry seriously. "Henry, an apology is the least useful fix. And stop calling me Mom. Since the contract ended a year ago, we're no longer mother and son." Henry didn't fully understand, but he grasped one thing. Kimberly didn't want him anymore. Standing helplessly by the road, he started wailing. Daniel wept too. After a while, he managed, "Kimberly, I'm sorry. I didn't know Siena was like that. I shouldn't have hurt you repeatedly because of her. Can we start over?"

My heart was killing me at the moment, I couldn't breathe. Albert opened his eyes, smiled at me then heaved a sigh before planting a kiss on my forehead. "One. Nine-eleven attacks." My forehead furrowed. What did he mean by one? He kissed the tip of my nose, "Two. Mozilla Firefox," I gasped. I let my brain backtrack from what he was saying. He kissed my cheeks. "Three. Ousting SH. Four, F******k."

“You know what's true? What you say is true, what I say is true.” “Deny everything, and admit nothing.” “Rule three, the most important of all, no matter how f**ked you are, never, ever, ever admit defeat.” “Always claim victory.”

, she was still trying to buy me into her idea of fate. “ And you think I would believe him even if he were to get on his knees? Look, even this musician said it……um…. what's his name again”, I tapped my head, trying to remember his name, “ yes, Alec Benjamin, he said it, the devil doesn't bargain. He will never change because devils never change”, I said and Sasha laughed again.

HA! You only get one life. Follow your dreams. NEVER APOLOGIZE for setting a goal and coming up with a plan to achieve it. I will help you. I promise. If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that we only get one. Life is short. And no matter how hard you try to soak in each day, today is the only day that’s promised. Yesterday is for memories and learning. And tomorrow is never promised. Don’t live in fear, sweet girls. Fear is a liar that will steal your joy. So live each day with love for others, love for yourself, and faith in something bigger than yourself.

Trying to fight it but it's even getting hard to take a breath, trying to fight my body and take a deep breath. "Fuck Kian!"

• RULE NUMBER 08: Never listen to Nathan’s nonsense statements. • RULE NUMBER 09: Never date a guy. • RULE NUMBER 10: Never speak any foul words. • RULE NUMBER 11: Never believe in anyone. • RULE NUMBER 12: Learn to apologize and forgive. • RULE NUMBER 13: Learn how to wait patiently. There’s always a next time. • RULE NUMBER 14: Never deny your bestfriend. • RULE NUMBER 15: Never lie to your Mom. • RULE NUMBER 16: Learn to be a part of the change.

Not to her. Not to anyone. neither said anything. Then Ava laughed softly. “That’s probably the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me.” “It wasn’t meant as a compliment.” “I know.” The smile returned. Small. Fragile. Real. Noah found himself smiling too. Minutes passed. Then more. Neither seemed interested in ending the call. The conversation drifted from one topic to another. Embarrassing memories. Marcus accidentally setting off a smoke alarm trying to cook. Maya convincing everyone she could cut her own hair when she was twelve.