Two Peoples Novels & Stories

As if attempting to recall the sensation of being complete. Beyond the boardroom, the workplace thrummed with normal activity. Within, two kings battled their history, their emotions, and above all, the irresistible fo rce drawing them closer.

Alexander offered. "Yes, please." I whispered to him. I really wanted to know more about this place. He cleared his throat, opening his mouth to give me the story. "Centuries ago, there was a massive war that carried out within the human race. This war was known worldwide, even without the fancy smartphones they have now. There were two sides, and people were forced to fight for a side. You either fought for the East or the West side. Nobody really knew what caused the conflict, but the leaders of the war used to be close before it all happened. When the truth came out, most people sided with the West side." Alexander said.

she said and I looked them over again. " the guys are pretty handsome though but I can see that they are typical bimbos " I said and made my lips into a grim line.. " so where is the number one popular group " I asked and Alex grinned before batting her eye lashes.. " oh I'm getting there Betty.. Patience is the key " she said and I gave her an odd look before smiling.. " there! " she cried out pointing to the table just opposite us, geez don't burst my ear drums visha.. I think I could count like five guys and four girls...

We all watched in awe at the twin reuniting moment. "I missed you so much" her words were muffled in his shoulder but we could hear it clear anyways. "I missed you too Em. I really wished I had you here sometimes" He replied softly with happiness dripping from his voice. We stayed quiet and watched for a few more minutes, but we were all still itching to get our hugs. They finally separated, and Ty had his moment with each of us. From the doorway, I saw a man and a woman around late forties watching us admirably. I assumed that they were Laura's parents. We would meet them later, but I guessed they wanted us to have our family moment.

The person hadn't uploaded an image in the 'display picture' selection, and so she warily replied, "Good, what about you?" A swift response arrived. "Got caught up with work for the day. I'm a bit upset. Do you want to talk?" She thought, why not. She scrolled upwards to view the conversation history that she had with the unknown person in the social messaging application. It appeared that they did possess a special relationship. Albeit having not met each other, Tang Ying Xue had been very trusting of this person.

She stood in the circle. Looked at fifty-two people. “An institution records something,” she said. “A community tells a different story about the same event. Both versions exist.” She held the room. “We’re not going to resolve that today. We’re not going to resolve it this semester. We might not resolve it in any of our lifetimes.” A pause. “We’re going to understand why both are true. And why that matters for every room you’ll ever sit in or build.” The room held it.

she stands up in anger and my soul breaks. “There's never been an ‘us’?”, I scoff, “Lorraine we said we loved each other, we made promises…what about never breaking promises?” My voice breaks and tears trickle down my face. She remains silent and continues to cling to herself all while looking at her feet. I didn't know what to do or what to say, “say something?” I plead. “I'm sorry Matteo,” she finally looks up, “I just can't. We both have different paths, you in Photography and me…well me in my father's company. I have dreams Matteo, dreams that I just can't give up for…for lo..”

Elena continues: "I've been working in that place for almost five years and no one even looks at me. I wanted to make a difference in the newsroom; I wanted to be noticed, recognized. But... But I'm here." James crosses his arms and lets out a wry laugh. "What a defeatist speech, young lady. You just hit the jackpot!" "Yes, I'm lucky to be alive and thank you for sparing me," she mutters, totally dejected. "Not only alive, but you'll get a promotion at work and have direct contact with the Black Wolves." "Black Wolves?" Evan rolls his eyes. "Yes. Me and James." "You're the leaders of all this, aren't you?" Their silence is confirmation enough. Elena just sighs and looks down again.