No Te Pertenece Novels & Stories

So Tyler ran to her—complaining like a child. A wave of exhaustion washed over me. "I'm not making a scene. I really do wish you both well," I said. She fell silent for a beat, then softened slightly. "Don't get the wrong idea. I was the one who asked Tyler to let you know. Make sure you come to the family dinner tonight. Mom and Dad are not happy with how you behaved today. You can explain it to them yourself." Without thinking, I refused. "There's no need. I'm just an outsider now. No reason to crash your family dinner."

Not an exit strategy. This...

Not even her. Not ever.

Because someone who treats you like this… someone who cheats, lies, manipulates… doesn’t get to control your heart forever. Not me.

Not a chance in hell. ******

"Oh no" *************

No. Hudson?

“Hey, we're short on our soccer games. Why don’t you come join us?” I stared at him for a long second before I shook my head, “No, I’m okay.” I answered. “Oh, come on.” He said, insisting. “I don’t really know how to play,” I said, trying to give an excuse and I honestly don’t know how to play any sport really since I hardly ever joined in.

“No, you don’t. This is – different.” “Different how?”

Not free. Just waiting.