Taking A Chance In Love Novels & Stories

And in doing so, she had opened herself up to the possibility of a love that was not confined by contracts or societal expectations. With determination burning in her eyes, Katie rose from her seat, ready to face whatever lay ahead. She had taken the first step on a path of self-discovery, and now, she was prepared to navigate the twists and turns that awaited her. In the realm of love and romance, there were no guarantees, but she was willing to take the risk, to follow her heart and see where it led her.

VALENTIA'S POV It sometimes seems so simple and so easy, just love hard and all will work out. Just give it your best, hold nothing back, be brave, be vulnerable, and everything will work out for you. Right? No, not really... Because you know that is not always the case. Because sometimes we can love someone with everything we have, and we can still get it wrong. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. So you ask yourself why do we then even take these chances? Why do we risk heartbreak and tears and sleepless nights, if we know that there's a small chance that we could get it all wrong?

“I don’t know why he can’t understand that we don’t want to see or hear all of that. Shoot. The last two weekends at the bar were enough for me. I can go for another year without having to see any of that.” Chance shrugs his shoulders. “I find it cute. I just wish that I could be that much in love with someone one of these days.” I shake my head. “All I see are two horny bunny rabbits that can’t keep their hands off of each other. Ugh. Can’t they show some mercy to others?”

She had to be a relative or a friend of someone… My heart was racing, my whole body started to sweat. “Ben! Look at me,” Chance said, grabbing my arms. “I’m okay. I’m … oh. My wives!! They’ll be furious. I was just with two, I should shower before I meet her,” I blabbered on like an idiot. Chance smiled and shook his head. “Man, I got damn lucky with Katrina. Like the mate lottery winner right here. Perfect, smart, beautiful, and NO STRINGS, no drama,” he laughed. I was already fumbling out of my clothes and Chance sat on the sitting sofa just outside my closet.

She thought it is just one-night stand, why the hell did the doctor tell her that she is pregnant now?!

She probably already knew. The wind picked up suddenly, sending leaves flying in our direction. Leaves danced across the lawn and landed near Elena's feet. They fluttered about in circles, gathering dirt. She watched them intently, not making a move to collect them or brush them off. “I am ready to admit the truth, I am in love with Emily and I want you to help me find her,” I tried to make my confession as easy as possible “I know that you have every right not to help but please don't push me away. I need you to help me”.

His words almost melted my heart but I remembered our circumstance. "So you suddenly care?" I threw out. "Hayley, let's not do this here. Your potential clients are waiting for you out there. Let's not fight now." Kyle pleaded weary. I looked at him for a moment contemplating. I had to admit, him showing up here has topped my chances of The Cooper giving me this contract. "Okay for now. What's the catch?" I asked suspicious. "There's no catch." I narrowed my eyes. He couldn't possibly be doing this from the goodness of his heart? Or could he? It was difficult to tell with Kyle because he was so unpredictable.

Finally, he spoke, his voice low and husky, sending shivers down my spine. "Be my lover," he said, his words dropping like a bombshell into the silence. I froze, my body paralyzed with shock. The air seemed to suck out of the room, leaving me gasping. Be his lover? What did that even mean? My eyes searched Julian’s face for answers, but his expression was unreadable. Was he serious? Was this some kind of twisted joke? I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Julian’s eyes gleamed with anticipation, his gaze burning into mine.

I look okay but I am losing my mind without you. When I hear your voice, I think of the sweet sound of calm waters swooshing over rocks. It calms me. And your laughter is a melody that makes my heart race with excitement. Olive Moretti, I do not want to lose you again. And despite how corny this sounds, I do not want to live my life without you. In your eyes, I've found my forever where every glance feels like a lifetime of love. Give me another chance to do it right, to love you the way you deserve.

I yelled. Herbert spoke up again, his voice pleading. "Sophie, I am not aiming to take your dad's spot. That is something I could never do and would not want to do. I just want a chance to know you, to love my flesh and blood. A chance to make things right, if I can." I fell silent, overwhelmed. I looked at my mom, seeing the encouragement in her eyes. Then at Alex, who nodded supportively. "I'm not promising anything," I said slowly, each word feeling heavy. "It might be strange at first. Actually, it already is strange."