That's Not How It's Done Novels & Stories

Her actions had put her in this situation, and she was afraid that she might unintentionally harm me if she continued to do things her way. "You seem really down today, huh?" I said, giving her cheeks a playful pinch to try to cheer her up. "Let me tell you something." As she looked at me expectantly, I continued, "Imagine you have a pair of well-branded sneakers that you've worn for a long time. It seems that the left pair starts to show more wear and tear than the right. It's always tripping you up and getting dirtier faster. Meanwhile, the right pair remains in good condition. One day, while walking down the street, you notice that the left shoe is critically damaged. It's still holding t

No big deal. Except, doing something like this, was quite a big deal...

Serena shut it down, fast. "When did I ever say I'd marry you? Last I checked, you're still married to Maggie. I only came here to say one thing—stop contacting me. I've moved on. I don't want anything to do with you." She turned to leave, no hesitation. But his friends jumped in, blocking the door. "Okay, yeah, he married Maggie—but it's not like he cheated. Why are you being so dramatic?" "Right? He lost his job trying to clear your name. Then got in a car wreck. Can't you show some compassion? Let the past go."

“What?” “It’s done.”

Or do I do it the other way? No. This way was better.

This wasn’t how things used to be. But it wasn’t bad either. Just… different.

“A sweet request.” “That wasn’t a request.”

Not even close. Not yet.

Not yet. Not ever.