To Good At Goodbye Novels & Stories

This time, I had been given something I didn't intend to waste. I would cherish those who were truly good to me and take my future firmly into my own hands. —The End

Zoe quickly noticed the change in his mood and hurriedly sent over a live video from the wedding motorcade. "Mr. Cole, look. Iris has already gotten into the wedding car. Maybe she just didn't bring her phone with her?" Adrian looked at the video of me dressed in a pure white wedding gown with my head slightly lowered as I smiled. There was joy in my eyes that he had not seen in a long time. For no clear reason, he relaxed, the corners of his mouth lifting unconsciously. "Maybe." No matter what he had done before, after today, he would definitely make it up to Iris properly.

“After this, no more delays. Tonight. Private ceremony. Just us. Then I’m knotting you until you can’t walk.” Tears slipped down my cheeks—happy, relieved, free. “Yes. A thousand goodbyes to everything before. Hello to you.” He kissed them away. “A thousand goodbyes.” We stayed locked on the table, hearts hammering in sync, while the city hummed outside and the bond sang its final, unbreakable note. I was Alisa Moretti. I was Kael Draven’s mate. And I had never been more free.

"Goodbye, Murphy." Tbc…

Everett scooped up a hammer from the floor, glaring daggers at the guy with specs. "Utter one more peep, and believe me, I'll crack your skull open." The cabin went dead quiet, except for the guy's bitter, ragged breathing. Annie peeked out from behind Everett, grinning like the cat that got the cream, and gave her haul of designer goodies an extra little flaunt. She snuggled up to Everett and, as she breezed by me, murmured, "Thanks a bunch for hanging tight, Daniela."

She's cold-hearted! "And I was right. You've been married for so long, and she can't even give you a child! "I think Sophie is much better. She's got a good personality, unlike Isabella, who always looks so gloomy, like we owe her millions! "And most importantly, Sophie seems like she'd be able to have kids."

I think of Luca’s sleeping face this morning. The worst person in my life gave me the best gift of my life. And now that worst person is stepping back into my world. “Clear my schedule for Thursday afternoon,” I say. “Are you accepting.” I meet her eyes. “No.” The word is steady. “But I am not running either.” She nods once and leaves. I sit alone in my office. Outside, Singapore moves forward without hesitation. Inside, something old has shifted. He rebuilt. He found his footing. And now he wants in.

Grandchildren that I can't give them, even though I want to. “I … I’m really tired. I think I’ll go to sleep now. Goodnight, everyone.” I stammer and make a quick getaway, my heart heavy.

For there was no one who was as good as them. THE END

A content, serene smile rested on my countenance. “Goodbye, for now, Pa, Adrian. We’ll visit you again soon.” ~THE END~