Nothing's Better Than This Novels & Stories

She was my best friend. After deciding on what to do, I called Nova, but she didn't take my calls. I used a different number and called her again. When she picked up, I said, "Please don't hang up, Nova. Please, I need to see you. I just want to talk." "I don't want to see you." Nova replied, "I have nothing to say to you. Please just leave me alone. Haven't you done enough? What more do you want?" "Please, Nova," I begged, "I promise I won't take too much of your time. I just want to see you briefly. I have to say a few words to you, please."

“But it's such a shame that there was no weed on ground sha.” “As in ehn.” Betty chipped in too. “Not even a common cigar sef. Na wetin spoil am for me be that,” she added, grimacing. “I mean, the party was dope for sure, but without the necessary highness I expected, the whole thing just felt too soft for me jor. I mean no offense to you, though, Broda Yomi.” Looking over his shoulder, Yomi forced a smile. “None taken, dear,” he said, quite surprised about what he just heard from them. “At least you both enjoyed yourselves. That is all that matters.”

Opposites • • • • "It's this simple law, which every writer knows, of taking two opposites and putting them in a room together." ~ Trey Parker • • • • "Mmm! This is sooo good, grandma." Ate July said while stuffing her mouth with the chocolate chip cookies that nana baked for her just a while ago. "I have baked a lot for you, iha so, slow down or you'll choke." Nana laughed at Ate July's silly behavior.

Sometimes I wonder why I'm in love with him, then he does things like this and I'm hit with how amazing he truly is, beneath everything. I heard the door open, I suspect Lucas came home. I tried to pull away and was immediately pulled back. ''I live in a constant state of fear and misery,'' Zack whispered as he sang along. I hummed along instead, my eyes closed. I read somewhere that the best things in life are experienced with your eyes closed. I'm not sure about the best things but this was pretty great. When Lucas didn't burst in trying to get Zack to leave, I got worried. ''Relax, he passed by,'' Zack said and kissed the top of my head before laying his cheek there.

> POV: Cаrrіе Evеrуthіng Blаkе said wаѕhеѕ over me, аnd wіth іt, the rеаlіzаtіоnѕ ѕurfасе hаrd аnd fast. Mу best frіеnd’ѕ unсlе is a kidnapper. Aрrіl іѕ a pawn. Thеу wіll рrоbаblу kill hеr.

"You guys did a pretty bad job of photoshopping this. Do you really think Joel and I are that stupid?" Chloe gritted her teeth. "Anna and I have never stooped to lying. If you think it's fake, go get it verified." "There's no need," Joel said coldly. His expression was grim as he tossed the printed screenshots into the trash. "Rachel is gentle and kind. She's been a vegetarian since childhood. She won't even hurt a fly. And she would never talk like that. It's obvious this was fabricated. You two just want to drag her through the mud."

"One of these days, I'll sell you and use the money to buy ice cream," "I'll donate your organs for free, Zach, if they are useable," "Is it my turn to shout enough or behave? The two of you are going to waste our time bickering again," Zyaire said with a disapproving frown, "You're like Mom and Dad," "Hey! I learned two new words today!" Savvy squealed with sarcastic joy. "It starts with shut and ends with up," she glared at her brothers. She definitely is the alpha of this little pack.

Looking at the sunset, she remembered an evening at the orphanage years ago when she and Luca sat on the steps sharing a piece of candy. Life was bitter then, but it tasted sweet. Life was better now, but a piece of her heart felt hollow. However, none of it mattered anymore. The journey had been brutal, the climb impossibly steep. But she was here now. This life, this moment with Mattia. Nothing but this. She closed the window and walked inside. Mattia ran over and hugged her leg. "Mamma, I'm hungry." Serena touched his head. "I'll make dinner."

Tessa kept refreshing my results page, muttering to herself the whole time. "No way. This must be a system glitch!" The principal and a few reporters came over, staring straight at my score screen. My score was blank. Below it was a line in bold: "Total score: You are ranked in the top 50. Please check back on the 27th for more details." Everyone in the room was stunned. Even the comments section froze for several seconds before it exploded again.

--- --- Even if it was still uncertain. --- --- Even if it would take time. --- --- Even if it wasn’t perfect. --- --- Because sometimes— --- The best things weren’t the ones you were sure about. --- --- They were the ones you were willing to try for anyway. --- ---