Next Time There Won't Be A Next Time Novels & Stories

Fortunately, the person failed to capture her error, and then he continued, "Since you say that I shouldn't give up all the fish in the sea, would you be willing to be my fish?" She stammered. "Er.... I mean...." "Forget I said that. Snow, thank you for accompanying me to talk on the phone. Other than you, I don't know who I can speak to in this way. I'm tired of having to put on a pretence in front of everybody." She was overwhelmed by sympathy for this person whom she had no idea how he looked like, and then his next words hit her unexpectedly like a stone falling out of nowhere. "I have an upcoming corporate event next month to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Do you mind being my date?

Not in this world, not in the next words. This woman was just the perfect woman for me. ***

----- *AN* What's coming next? Do I even need to say...?

No more endings. Just forever.

Like dewdrops on a leaf, her eyes were shiny from tears that wouldn't fall. He looked across the room and saw Alice's eyes again. They both knew something from that look, even though they didn't say a word. They were on the edge of a very high cliff. Very soon, they would have to choose whether to go back to their safe homes or jump into the unknown together. The wall clock struck twelve. The silent sound filled the dining room, which was now empty. Like sand in a sieve, time was running out. It was getting darker and darker where their secret lay. What were the next few days going to bring? Time would tell.

She couldn't do that to them. Finley, though? He was done. Some disappointments cut so deep, they leave nothing behind—not even hope. And no matter what he said, she'd never believe him again.

Not this time. Not ever.

I took a deep breath, the air filled with the scent of coffee and freedom. "I was thinking that I used to believe love was everything in life." I squeezed Leo's hand, looking at the light glinting off my ring. "But the truth is, nothing waits for you forever. Especially a love that you strangled with your own hands." Luckily, when one door to darkness closes, life often opens a window to the light. "Let's go, Leo. We're going to be late." "Late for what?" "For embracing our future."

And I close my eyes feel the road rumble under me. This isn't over. It's just beginning. And next time... Someone won't walk away.

"Your father and I will divide the family assets equally between you and Lily. Even if you never work again, you'll live comfortably." Mom sliced some fruit and poured me a glass of milk. I felt tears prick my eyes. It had been a long time since she'd cared for me like this. "Thank you, Mom." I took a sip of warm milk and forced a smile. "Mom, Dad, I want this surgery as soon as possible. Let's schedule it for the day after tomorrow." I'd done the math. That was the day I'd die. I'd end my life on the operating table.