Never Say Never Novels & Stories

I was confident she would rather never see Minnie again. Minnie and I watched silently as Christian pulled out his phone and dialed my number. Eloise had thrown away my SIM card and phone long ago. No matter how many times he called, the result would be the same. How could a dead person answer the phone? When the call went unanswered, Christian furiously began typing a text to me. Christian: [Rachel, bring Minnie back immediately! Do you think I won't find her if you take her away? Try me. I'll make sure you never see her again!]

Then, a ringing slap reverberated through the private room, followed by a deathly silence. Ivy cupped her cheek, staring at me incredulously. "Ivy, don't tell me you don't know about Oli's condition? He can't drink—" While I interrogated Ivy, I was interrupted by the sound of another slap. Except this time, I was the one who got hit. And the person who struck me was none other than Oliver. Oliver glared at me ferociously, like a lion protecting its own food. "Sienna, do you really think that I'd marry you? You need to know your place. What right do you have to be speaking to Ivy like that?"

And I realized I liked that gaze very much—and the person behind it even more. I started the car again. In the rearview mirror, Samantha finally picked up the shredded ticket and limped away into the street corner. Snow began to fall. Celine turned on the heater, and soft Christmas music played through the car speakers. I pressed the accelerator, watching her face glow gently in the snowlight, and suddenly understood—true rebirth is not revenge, but learning how to plant flowers in the ruins. This time, I could finally say it without hesitation. Goodbye. And never again.

“You’re quiet.” I smiled nervously. “I’m nervous.” “Why?” I lowered my eyes. I didn’t answer right away. Tiar gently lifted my chin. “Laya.” “Hm?” “You can tell me anything.” I took a deep breath. “I’ve never done this before.” He went quiet for a moment. Then his expression softened. “I know.” I looked at him. “You know?” “I can tell.” I laughed nervously. “Is it that obvious?” “No.” He smiled.

Never have i ever failed before this! Never, not even once in my life have i faced any rejections!!! No! It's her! It's Saanvi Verma!!!! She'll be the first and last to reject me! Never have i once been slapped before she slapped me? No never! She's the first woman on this earth to slap me! Not even my parents raised their hands on me!!! Never! She'll be the first and last woman to do so! This time i let her go, even after her rejection and her slap!