So It Goes Novels & Stories

In neat handwriting I didn’t expect from a man as large and grouchy as Hayes. Ella, Had an early meeting. Didn’t want to wake you. Driver is downstairs for you. Black card is on the counter. Turn the penthouse into your dream home. Spend my money, Wifey. — H I stared at the card. Then the word wifey. My stupid heart fluttered like it had absolutely no discipline at all. I pressed the note flat on the counter, trying not to smile. “Okay. That’s… inappropriate,” I muttered to myself. “Totally inappropriate.”

Logan said and before I could even protest he shoved my keys into my hands. “Go” He repeated. His tone held finality and without any protest, I opened the door, slammed it shut, got into my car, and drove home without looking back. My hands were shaking as I held onto the wheels. My whole body shook and my eyes were glued to the road in front of me “Don’t look back. You can’t afford it” I reminded myself repeatedly over and over again while praying that this wouldn’t be the end of me. And if eventually, it wasn't, then I would be in a more bigger trouble with Logan.

My panic started to rise, when Nana's voice calmed me, Do not overthink. Go one step at the time. Be brave for one second. These three lines always help, like my mind just ignores the panic. I am brave. With that I was on my way to school. Getting out of my car, I was greeted by Anna and her fellowship. This is just what I needed to help with my anxiety. One day I will stand up to her, just not today.

What if, after everything, I fail? “Maerilee,” Permiton’s voice pulls me from my spiraling thoughts. He’s kneeling beside me, his hand resting lightly on my arm. His eyes are calm, reassuring, and when I look into them, I can see the depth of his confidence in me. It steadies me, grounds me. “Don’t worry about the future,” he says softly, his voice like a soothing balm to my frayed nerves. “Focus on the now. Focus on getting the Bright Waters. That’s what matters. Everything else can wait.”

The driver reponse was "yes ma'am!. The cub driver drove off. On their way they got stuck in traffic for a while , Ellen wasn't bothered so much about that. What she was concerned was " is Kelvin going to remember everything that happened between us; would he accept this pregnancy growing inside of me. They managed to drive off from the heavy traffic, the driver drove off to one of the fuel station to top up his car's fuel tank. He said "ma'am please let me get fuel then we go okay"?. Ellen answered no problem .

Well. Here went nothing!

"What's with that?" "That's the sound of doom for the three of us," she said. "Come on, we're going to be late at our first subject," she said and grabbed her bag. Sophie did the same thing and walked with Mila. "Dang it," I murmured and followed Mila and Sophie. Seriously life? Are you playing with me? Well then, I have a game for you. Two words, five letters... screw you.

I let out a giggle and spent the rest of the afternoon wishing the day away at the office. I got home around 6pm, I pour myself a glass of wine to calm my nerves and start to get ready for my date with Blake, I'm so nervous my hands are shaking trying to do my eye-liner, suddenly my phone let's out a beep, it's a text from Blake! "Wear red, it will look great on you".

“What makes you think I’d ever go back with you? “Sean, do I need to remind you? We’ve been divorced for a long time. We have nothing to do with each other anymore.” Sean clutched at his ears like he couldn’t bear to hear it, breathing heavily. He stepped forward, reaching for my hand. “Jane, after you left, I realized I can’t live without you! Without your presence at home, I can’t even sleep. If you don’t come back to me, then life has no meaning!”

When he went to bed last night, it was most certainly leather imported from Italy. "Can you stop moving, please? I have to wake up in a couple of hours!" Liam groaned and closed his eyes. She was beginning to work on his nerves. "Wake up, Princess. Time to go home!" "Okay, go ahead. I'll see you at the office," Eden mumbled. "And please don't make a noise when you leave!" Liam glared at her back, tempted to push her off his couch. "Why the hell would I leave my house? You have to go. Kool-Aid's probably waiting for you. And what the hell did you do to me last night? Did you take advantage of me?"