Novel & Cerita The Lives We Live

Except the future that's waiting. Except the peace we've found. Except the love we've earned. Except the life we deserve. Except the home we've made.

His lamentations were enough for her to hear. After all the bitter winters and healing autumns that life has brought to them, their sufferings have not ever sprouted. So the day has come for her. The most doleful day that she is only alive, being hugged and kissed, in the most cherished memories of the people who remembers her. But in reality, she is no longer… Shanta has already been erased from the world and from the minds of these people who once became a part of her life. Because three years ago, she was declared dead. And now, she wanders like a restless soul.

Elena. Seeking refuge within the confines of the house, I huddled together with Camilla, Mrs. Cali, and the children. We understood that our survival depended on remaining hidden, shielding ourselves from prying eyes that could expose our vulnerable position. Fear gnawed at our insides as we darted from room to room, desperately scavenging for any available weapons to defend ourselves.

"We are gathered here to celebrate the union of two lives." Two lives. Not two empires. Not two fortunes. Not two bloodlines to be merged for the benefit of shareholders. Two lives.

"Do you think we can continue on like this? Living two lives, I mean." "We can only try. We are under the same doctrine that we may leave at any time. Our activities in the city do not affect our lives here." "Maybe only in this house," I grinned, looking up at him. "Yes, in this house, we are between both worlds. I am happy in both worlds as long as I am with you."

“None of your business.” “But did you have to kill him?” Hunter turned around. Ludo could see the hideous face she was scared of. The beards made him look even more horrifying. Ludo moved back trying to hide her face. “Welcome to our world young girl. BLOOD LIVES HERE,” Hunter started the engine.

"She deserves it, now I miss her so much, it's even barely two days" Leon rubbed her shoulder and she continued after a sniff. "This week is a very long and sad one isn't it? Mum passed on yesterday, Lost a job today, expecting an arrogant brother tomorrow and meeting my so called dad next after a very long time" she sighed.. "If I only had the power to control my own life, I would have done so a long time ago, I would have programmed it to go the way I want" "The weather is getting cold, would you like something warm to drink?" Leon asked and Mareili nodded with a sad smile..

What about that life that was given to them to be lived as they pleased but preferred to look into other people’s lives to see what theirs are lacking? Life is not only a process we have to live because, first of all, “have to” it’s not the phrase we should use when we refer to life. Life is a pleasure, life is seeing that hopeless world turning into a world full of magic, of colors, of wishes, of love.

“You really think leaving will make a difference? They’ll find someone else to buy from. Our spot will be filled in an instant. This is the life we chose, and it’s given us everything. Wealth, power… memories. Nothing could have brought us this far.” “Memories? Look around you! What memories are we making? Watching our neighbors getting killed? Listening to the wails of families mourning their loved ones? This isn’t living, Aries—this is survival. And not even survival at its best!” I couldn’t help the desperation creeping into my voice.

With her, nothing is forced, the company is familiar, and nothing is expected. We just live when we’re together. The driver merges into the main road, taking us toward the first stop. Through the tinted windows, the city flashes past—endless stores, people basically living the usual robotic life of scrolling through their phones while walking down the streets or walking out of buildings. I can never understand why no one wants to live in the moment these days. It’s just phone and social media. I feel so alive today… “Maybe we should go buy cars,” I say suddenly, leaning toward Kate, eyes wide like I just had a brilliant idea.