Nothing's Better Than This Novels & Stories

I fell headfirst into a reckless love. A love that beat so loudly I knew I would go deaf, but I didn't mind because it was the only sound I wanted to hear. A love without half spoken promises and empty words. I fell into a blazing love, a brave love. A love that burned with certainty, without fear of what tomorrow might bring. Arik was the best thing that ever happened to me. He transformed my chaos and pain into something beautiful, a memory I can cherish whenever I want. He shifted my worries into a better mood and thawed my stone-cold heart into a tender romance.

"That's great! Now there's one more person who knows how incredible Mommy is! "Beau always thinks Aunt Niamh is the best, but I know Mommy is a thousand—no, ten thousand times better!" Theodore's thin lips curled into a warm smile as he said, "She's a diamond covered in scratches. That's why some people mistake her for an ordinary stone." But in the end, only Elara herself could polish herself and reclaim her brilliance. "Miss, you must be participating in next month's Advanced Logical Intelligence Mathematics Competition, right?"

I say. “I’ll clean this all up, I swear.” He says with his mouth full of pastrami. “That was never really up for debate buddy.” I pull up a seat by kitchen counter. “You know,” He pauses to lick the mayo off his fingers. “Now that you and Cam aren’t together anymore, no one would judge you if you went for the better brother.” He says, motioning to himself and flashing that signature Blackburn smile with the one dimple on his left cheek. I shake my head and roll my eyes. “I think people would judge if I went for a child.” I scoff.

The doctor shook his head, and worry began to creep in. After adjusting my blanket, he left. My chest ached dully, and everything was eerily silent. I must have drifted off to sleep. When I woke again, I could hear faint voices. "Did you hear about the fireworks display last night? They say the Thompson heir set them off for his girlfriend of seven years." "You mean Jake Thompson? That's so romantic!" "Yeah, seven years together. Who knew the rich could have true love too?" "Well, all we can do is wish them a lifetime of happiness..."

My phone beeped, and it was a message from Charles. He also bought me this phone. He mentioned it was a promotion where he would get another phone for free after purchasing one., and since he didn't need the extra one, he handed it over to me. I certainly didn’t believe his nonsense. "I'm at the hospital," I replied to him. After about half an hour, harles ran towards me in a basketball jersey. "What did the doctor say?" I lowered my head, deliberately looking disappointed. I saw his eyes darken, but then he pretended to be calm and said, "It's okay, Jennifer. I'll be with you all the way..."

I couldn't help the smile that spread my lips. Sly bastard. “Is this entire date an audition for ‘what happens there?” I finger quoted the end of the sentence and he barked out a laugh. “Again, I don't think I have to audition to get you to go home with me.” “Arrogant much?” “You call it arrogance, I call it confidence and self awareness.” I rolled my eyes and we stopped talking as the food was set before us. The grilled octopus was charred to perfection. It was paired with a spicy peanut dip that burst in my mouth and I couldn't help the small moan that left my mouth in appreciation.

Instead, I simply raised my hand and slapped him across the other cheek. Everyone gasped, and the entire room fell into stunned silence. This time, Jayden was truly stunned. He stood there in a daze, his eyes wide with disbelief and simmering fury. "You, you dared to hit me?" I calmly withdrew my hand, my expression serene, my voice flat. "So what if I did? Jayden, it's time you faced reality. This isn't about revenge. I married Charles because I like him. In every single way, he's a better man than you."

I feel everything when all I want is nothing. I want nothing. I need nothing. Nothing is better than this. Being no one is better than being someone with no one. No one to love, no one to trust. I lost it all I will lose it all. The hated becoming the hater. This was my curse. I’m the reason for the pain the suffering. Maybe I should be the one dead. I didn’t want to feel like this anymore. I wanted it to end.

Picture perfect, you don't need no filter Gorgeous, make 'em drop dead, you're a killer Shower you with all my attention Yeah, these are my only intentions Stay in the kitchen cookin' up, got your own bread Heart full of equity or an asset Make sure that you don't need no mentions Yeah, these are my only intentions Already passed, you don't need no approval Good everywhere, don't worry 'bout no refusal Second to none, you got the upper hand now Don't need a sponsor, nope, you're the brand now You're my rock, my Colorado Got that ring, just like Toronto Lovin' you now, a little more tomorrow That's how I feel, act like you know that you are Picture perfect, you don't need no filter Gorgeous,

Let's end this. ***