What Lies Between Novels & Stories

My chest rose and fell, then I felt nervous. But I liked it. I didn’t want to think about it, but I couldn’t stop. I lay back on the bed, and pulled my clothes up over my waist. I was breathing faster now. My legs felt soft and open. My hand moved down to my clit. Almost by itself, brushing over my panties. At first it was just a light touch, almost accidental. But then, I felt a strange lovely pain. It made me stop for a moment. The feeling was hot, and it made me curious.

I cut him off, pointing out, "You may not know, but you touch your earlobe when you lie." His hand hung in mid-air, then dropped as he tried to pull me close. "It's not what you think. I can explain." I pulled up the video and shoved it to his face. "This is why you bailed on me seven times, right?" I looked him in the eye. He held me, flustered. "I had my reasons." I waited for him to continue, curious about the reasons that had pushed him to marry Vivian behind my back and lie for three years.

⸻ That Night In bed, wrapped in soft sheets and half-asleep limbs, Elena whispered into the dark: “I submitted a new series to the gallery.” Adrian’s voice was low. “Yeah?” “They want to feature it. In a permanent collection.” He smiled in the dark. “Proud of you.” “There’s more.” She hesitated. Then: “I named the series Falling Between Us.” Adrian turned toward her, fully awake now. “And why that?” “Because everything we thought was a fall…” she whispered, “turned out to be a way forward.” He kissed her forehead.

We both knew I wasn't telling the truth. The air between us grew thick with tension as we stared at each other. I was waiting for her to reveal her true intentions, but she seemed content to keep me guessing. For now, I'd play along, but I was determined to uncover her secrets.

" Reynold fell silent instantly, sliding down the wall until he sat helplessly on the floor. Brian crouched beside him and patted his shoulder. He said, "I've known you both for years, and I've witnessed everything Adrianna has done for you. Five years ago, when your company's funding dried up and debt collectors came after you, she stepped in front of them. Without her, they would have torn you apart. He continued, "Later, she went around securing sponsorships, drinking and entertaining business executives until she had ulcers—and she never told you about it. "But what about you? Look at what you've done—which of your actions has shown any appreciation for her sacrifices? Think about this t

079 I gulped as Stanley leaned in closer, our lips mere inches apart. His question echoed in my mind, intensifying the tension between us. He was right—we both felt the pull, the undeniable spark that crackled in the air. So, what was holding us back? The answer came crashing in like a wave: fear. The memory of my heart shattering into a thousand pieces, the pain of betrayal still raw from past wounds. I couldn’t let it happen again. Not with Stanley.

she opened the wardrobe and the gown was stood out among all other dresses. " Hehe...it was just there " Pauline said nervously hoping they won't catch up on her lie. " I don't want to try it on again maybe next time ". Paula looked at Pauline skeptically while squinting her eyes. If she thinks they bought that lie then she's wrong. Well, maybe Diana did but not her. " So where did you go last night " Pauline asked trying to get all attention away from her. " You guys should not be shocked by this " Diana said as she sat down ready to give them the gist.

“Don’t lie to me, Rhea. Please, tell me what’s wrong.” “I don't know.... I'm just... “ My vision became blurry. Tears I've been fighting so hard to hold strided down my cheeks. “Where are you exactly?” “I’m…I’m in my car.” “You're driving right now?” “Yeah, I just… I had to leave. I couldn't stay there, I couldn't…” “Okay, breathe for me. Slowly. Can you please pull over for a second?” “I can't... If I stop, I'll fall apart and I can't…I can't do that. Not yet.”

"I'm off to bed now,we've got school tomorrow." I raise one brow and tease her, "Uh-huh. That or you don't want me in on your phone call conversation. You just told me best friends don't keep things from each other." "Yeah and you said even still..." she chuckles and wears her flip flops lying on the floor next to the edge of the bed. "See you later Troy." she says and strolls out of my bedroom.

She placed a small notebook at the base of the headstone. Inside were pages of her,her pain, her joy, their memories. A legacy. A goodbye. A start. As she walked away, the wind picked up again. And somewhere, in the silence between her footsteps, she swore she heard him say her name. Soft. Warm. Home. End of chapter 10 End of when love lies.