When Love Steps Aside Novels & Stories

My girlfriend, Tasha, was a hopeless romantic, hooked on using a breakup to test how much I love her. The first time, she threatened to kill herself when I was in the middle of defending my thesis. She pushed me to turn down a six-figure job offer, so I’d spend the day at the beach with her. Later, Tasha told me, “I just wanted to know whether your job or I meant more to you.” The second time, she showed up at my father’s funeral, arm in arm with her guy best friend, Jesse. She demanded a public apology, all because I didn’t answer her call the day before. “I was only testing your emotional stability. Why are you so upset?” The third time came in the fifth year of us dating. S

she said firmly. I thought about what she said, and deep down, I knew she was right. I do feel for her. That is exactly why I feel so hurt and torn up about having to send her away. I can't believe I’ve fallen in love with Emily. After everything that happened years ago, I truly believed I was immune to love. I thought my heart was dead and buried. But it turns out I wasn't immune at all. "You love her... I know you do," Stephanie said, her voice softening slightly. "But I’m sure you’re still going to push her away anyway, aren't you? All because of that crazy idea you have that you don't deserve to be loved or happy."

“What happened was messy. Both of you were adults. No one’s innocent in your whole relationship, but she’s moved on, and honestly? They’re good together.” I nod slowly. “You’re different,” he continues. “Different league. You don’t party like her. Stephen does. You fell into lust.” I exhale. “No. I fell in love.” Kole sighs. “You can love her forever. But from afar. She’s in love with him.” “I know.” “You need to move on.” “Yeah,” I say quietly. “I do.” When I return to my office, Stephen’s gone, and the equipment is done.

Life was good until she caught a glimpse of her boss’s irresistible physique, and suddenly, she couldn’t stop dreaming about him. As if that wasn’t embarrassing enough, Isaiah catches her accidentally revealing her secret crush. Wanting to help his beloved secretary, Isaiah finds himself drawn closer to her than ever before. What begins as an unexpected moment soon turns into a mutual attraction neither of them can ignore. Unable to resist their chemistry, they agree to a no-strings-attached relationship. No promises, no commitments, and definitely no falling in love. But how long can they keep their feelings out of it? Or have they already fallen for each other without even real

For once, I had said what I truly felt instead of swallowing my words to make her happy. I picked up my purse and returned to the bedroom. Alistair was in the corridor with the doctor. A bedside lamp cast a soft golden glow in the room. Cassian was lying in the same position I had left him. His face pale, and his lips had not yet regained their usual colour, but his breathing was steady. I approached the bed and looked down at him. “I wish you knew,” I whispered. “I wish you knew how much I love you.” My eyes settled on his hand resting on the sheet. I had held that hand throughout the night while he was too weak to know who was by his side. But I wouldn't take another touch from him unless

On our wedding night, Timothy Soloman tossed a pack of contraceptive pills at me once it was over. "Amanda, you can't get pregnant." My brows knitted together. "But there's nothing wrong with my body." He shook his head. "That's not why. "I have a son. He's already five. I married you, but I also promised her there wouldn't be a second child." I felt like I'd been dropped into an ice cellar, my whole body shaking without end. "Who is she? Why are you telling me this only now?" I asked. "The girl you used to sponsor, the one who couldn't afford her tuition. She's been clinging to me, and I can't shake her loose. "But don't worry. You're the only one in my heart. You will always be my

, she argued strongly. “It’s not just about our love anymore, Stephanie. We really have grown apart so much. I might have loved you then. No, I did love you. I loved you so much, but you didn’t hold my hand. My peeled heart has already healed and I have moved on. I am in the middle of an ocean fighting against a huge storm that I can’t afford to look back from. Just like how the snake sheds off its old skin and never looks back, there are many things I had to shed off, and I am still shedding, and your love is part of it”, he responded. “I am sorry Stephanie, but it is time you looked forward and admitted that I am not your choice. You are young, beautiful and excellent, so there are many su

It's not love if I can't love myself first. With all the courage I have gathered and my determination to for an end to this incomplete story, I stepped down the stairs; Taking one step at a time, deep down hoping that I'd not have to look at his face before leaving because all that'd do was make things hard for me than it already appeared to be.

Sebastian's POV On the lawn outside the wedding venue, Hawaiian music begins playing from the DJ. Madelyn lets out her breathless laugh. “Well, it wouldn’t be a wedding without the music and dancing!” As my new stepmother starts to dance with her daughter, the two laughing and spinning, I walk up to my father’s side. The two of us say nothing for a moment. However, I gather my courage to ask something I’ve never asked. “Why do you love Madelyn?”

"But this union was necessary for the well-being of our packs. It doesn't mean that my feelings for you have changed." Stephan met my gaze, his eyes filled with longing, intently studying the contours of my face. "Let's run away," he softly spoke, his touch tenderly caressing my cheek before settling on my lips. "You know I can't," I said, lowering my gaze and biting my lip. "I know," Stephan said with a sigh. "Fuck, I feel so helpless." "Stephan," I tilted his gaze to meet mine, and for a moment, the world seemed to disappear. "I love you, I always will, but I think it's best we move on."