The Calm Before The Storm Novels & Stories

I wake once to adjust, my cheek brushing his collarbone, his breath catching quietly in response. We don’t move. We don’t cross the line. But the line glows bright between us now, impossible to ignore. When morning finally comes, pale and quiet, the storm has passed. The waves calm. The yacht will return. And nothing—nothing—will be the same again.

she asked, brows furrowed. I nodded, my gaze steady. “Yes. We’re like the ocean, Cali. In the stillness of the calm and serene waters, storms will inevitably come. They might roar with intensity, and the waves may rise fiercely. But no matter how strong the winds blow or how turbulent the seas become; our love remains anchored. It’s not about achieving perfection; it’s about finding a perfect unity amidst the chaos. That’s what makes our love and everything perfect—an unbreakable bond that endures through every storm, forever steadfast and unwavering.” Cali’s gaze softened, her eyes reflecting the warmth of our shared affection as she nestled closer into my embrace.

Paulit-ulit na pinagmamasdan ni Lauren ang mga alon sa dalampasigan.The sea was glistening like diamonds under the heavy light of the mid-day sun. The breeze was calming and soothing but was never enough to still the raging storm of confusion and anger inside her.

But Devance looked ruggedly handsome as he blew the smoke into the cool air. Naisip niya ang kasintahan. Taliwas na taliwas si Devance sa lalaking tipo niya. She realized how lucky she was because Caleb didn’t smoke. Malinis ito sa katawan at walang bisyo. Biglang naging maingay ang ulan sa labas. “What the hell is that?” takang tanong ni Triana na nagpatigil sa kanyang pagmuni-muni. “Oh, that’s a hailstorm. It’s normal here,” sagot ni Devance.

Medyo naging at ease ako pero nung nararamdaman ko ang pag-angat na pag-angat para akong mabubuwal sa sobrang kaba. "Open your eyes, Buds.." Umiling ako. No way! Susuka ako kapag ibinukas ko ang mata ko. "Open your eyes. Don't look down. Trust me." Kumalma ako. Napakalambing kasi nang pagkakabulong sakin ni Storm. Dahan dahan ibinukas ko ang mata ko and I was shocked of what was in front of me. I was so amazed by the beauty of it! It's the sunset! Shucks! Sobrang gandaaaa! Nilingon ko si Storm na nahuli kong nakangiti at nakatitig lang sakin. I smiled at him. Muli kong binaling ang tingin sa papalubog na araw. I heard a click of a camera kaya nilingon ko si Storm. Ibinaba niya ang kaniyang k

The gray sky blurred. The voices stretched thin. My wrist burned so hot I thought it might split open. And right before everything went black, one thought stayed with me. Caelan. I’m sorry.

sagot ko. Natigilan ako ng may umupo sa harapan namin. Si Luther na may kasamang babaeng ahas. Ahas, kasi kung makalingkis kay Luther akala mo naman may mang-aagaw. Mabilis na umayos ng upo si Tyrone ng makita ang nasa harapan namin. Naging formal siya at mabilis na naglahad ng kamay kay Luther. "Tyrone Salazar, pare," pagpapakilala niya. Tumango si Greyson at inabot ang kamay ni Ty.

sagot niya, habang ang kanyang mga daliri ay dahan-dahang gumagapang paitaas sa aking dibdib. Ang simpleng haplos na iyon ay sapat na para mag-alab muli ang tensyon sa pagitan namin. Ang mga mata ko ay bumaba sa kanyang mapupulang labi, pababa sa kanyang dibdib na bahagyang nakalantad pa rin. Sa isip ko, alam kong dapat akong kumilos agad, ngunit ang katawan ko ay may sariling kagustuhan. “Sometimes, Marielle… the best way to calm a storm is to let it out,” bulong ko habang unti-unting lumalapit ang aking mukha sa kanya. “Even in the middle of chaos, you and I… we burn the same.”

Te-takeout na lang niya iyon at magdadagdag pa ng isa para kainin sa bahay. Tinapik ni Nancy ang lugmok na Leighton. “Galit pa rin,” bulong nitong anas. Bumuntung-hininga si Leighton. “Hindi ko na alam, Doc Melendrez. H-How can I tell her?” “Mr. Correa, even storms can get tired easily. Lalo na kapag malakas ang defenses ng lugar na sinasalanta niya. Kaya liliit ang bagyo, maging low pressure area at lilipat sa iba.” Paliwanag ni Nancy. “Hindi ako meteorologist pero ginawa kong halimbawa ang bagyo. Let it pass for now. Kung talagang kayo hanggang dulo, let the fate do its work.”

Umupo ako sa isang silya at tumingin sa labas ng bintana kung saan kitang-kita ang pagpatak ng malakas na ulan. Tama nga ang sabi nil ana there is always a calm before the storm. It’s all so sudden. At ang tanging hiling ko na lang ngayon ay sana… sana hindi umabot ang bagyong ito sa araw ng kasal nila Floryn. Ang ayoko kasi sa lahat ay ‘yung na mo-move ang kasal.