Novel & Cerita The Tide Between Us

Evan chipped in. Maureen sighed. “Fine, I understand but we’ll still talk." She faced Evan. "Since you’re my friend’s boyfriend, I’ll treat you as such. You better make me come out well in the documentary and treat your girlfriend right.” Evan laughed, pulling Aria closer to himself. “Sure, I’m an award-winning director. Can we go enjoy our date now?” Maureen nodded. “Enjoy yourselves, lovebirds.” Evan was still holding unto Aria’s waist as they reached the car. He opened the door for her and helped her go in before he went in, himself. He started the car and drove away.

--- Liam and Alex: The Calm Before the Storm The days after the news of Chester’s engagement felt like an emotional storm for Alex Her thoughts had been in a constant whirlwind—her son, Liam, and now the reminder of the life she had once shared with Leon. But amidst all the chaos, she was slowly finding a new sense of peace.

“But not forever.” Elise’s throat tightened. “Will I see you again?” Theresa’s smile turned bittersweet. “I’m always with you,” she said. “But not like this.” The wind picked up again. The sea roared louder, almost impatient. Theresa began to fade. “Wait,” Elise said urgently. “There’s so much I didn’t ask you.” Theresa reached out one last time, her presence brushing Elise’s forehead like a kiss. “Trust the tide,” she said. “And trust yourself.”

“ he don’t love me “ I painfully spoke. It felt difficult to breath and felt like rocks in my throat refusing for me to swallow nor let out. It was stuck and I wanted to be free from all the problems. “ I am sorry “ She pulled me in her arms and hugged me as I finally feeling the touch of someone mine, broke down. I held her arm, crying out loudly with my face buried in her forearms. “ shhh. I am here “ . . . I sat on the bed after changing my clothes as aurora kneeled down in front of me. She held my hands in hers and squeezed them tightly. “ Adeline “ She called my name making me look at her. I let out a deep sigh feeling my heart clenching at the thoughts but I pushed them back. Well, tri

The air between us felt charged, thicker than the humid tropical heat. We anchored in the secluded cove. It was a hidden paradise of white sand, crystal-clear water, and jagged rocks that shielded us from the world. No other boats. No people. Just the three of us, the gentle lap of waves, and the distant cry of seabirds. Ryan suggested exploring the tide pools first. As we waded through the shallow water, Jake stayed close, too close. His arm brushed mine as we bent over a small pool teeming with colorful fish.

Tide came in and kissed the rock, but not her. I wasn’t afraid of monsters with legs anymore. I was afraid that sand would have to be enough. ---

I pressed my trembling hand to my lower abdomen, inside me was a secret Ethan Blackwood didn’t know existed, a child conceived on that one night he came home drunk, exhausted and vulnerable, he whispered my name like he still needed me. I had a pregnancy test just two days ago and it was positive. “I’m sorry,” I whispered to the tiny life growing inside me. “But we are better off without him.” The restroom door opened, I looked up into the mirror and froze as I saw Sienna already standing behind me, looking flawless, confident and victorious as ever. “I heard,” she said lightly. “You signed without a fight.” she said. I straightened slowly and wiped my mouth. “Enjoy what you won.” She smiled