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Chapter 51: One prayer away
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Reckless Love Chapter 52: Sand
He didn’t know when the last thing expected by his heart became his priority to know the truth.~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tugging the pen between her lips, Arlet was lost in her fantasy world. Falling in love and altering the situation was so easy in her dreams, just like reading a romance novel where the lead characters went through hell, but the readers knew they would find a happy ending on the last page. If the truth was harsh, the reverie was her rescue. Her unhindered dreams cultivated the hope for dark days, and today she was resting in those dreams when reality exhausted her mind.She refreshed her novel list on her phone and invested her time stealing happiness.Take care of every word in your book for a good life; the story will be the most beautiful ever written right to the last page. Raya was in school while Ruben was in the office. Just when she thought to write some beautiful lines for herself, her phone buzzed and displayed the Baloo.How did she forget? The truth s
Last Updated : 2023-03-28Reckless Love Chapter 53: Excuses
In the hovering of my feature over you, there hid a thousand of reason pulling me back, but that one reason you have given me was strong enough to stay and be with you in that moment.~AUTHOR‘S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The night was long for both of them; swirling thoughts and steering opinions about the last evening was not the only one they battled, but sticking by the promises they made for themselves was more difficult to imply. Ruben felt Arlet knew Milo’s arrival already while Arlet faced the harsh truth in images of Gabriel’s story.The morning strikes early than expected and sprinkles over the sheer curtain, grazing against her skin. Arlet woke up and prayed her morning prayer before getting up from her bed, and as her morning routine, she opened her eyes to see the most desirable face of her life, Ruben.There was a time when she prayed to get up in the morning and see his face first. There was an insatiable desire, an ablaze fervent who wouldn’t want to stop pursuing his
Last Updated : 2023-04-02Reckless Love Chapter 54: Lost battle
He didn’t realize he was getting addicted to her touch, her presence.He caught himself thinking about her, sinning and touching himself. He never did.~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sitting at the breakfast table, Arlet and Ruben avoided eyes contacts with each other. Silently slurping the coffee, he covered his face with the newspaper while she indulged with Raya. Her phone chimed with continuous messages to break this stillness. She slid to unlock, and her smile came through her eyes. The message was from none other than Milo, reminding her about today’s party. Ruben skimmed the date to confirm, knowing that the poise of her beautiful face was someone’s gift.He loathed that he didn't get the same grace in the morning, but it was all anxiety written on her face, as if she was scared of him.He stole glances at how everything rejuvenated inside her, thinking about the man who didn’t accept his love for her.Love is beautiful. It can make you or break you. It hurt him badly, but
Last Updated : 2023-04-02Reckless Love Chapter 55: Heartbeat skipped
Just when I tried to wash you off of my skin. I found you were in my heart. ~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Miles and Roselin entered the ambiance, pulling the attention of the crowd. She was a well-known celebrity among the models and fashion world, and Miles was the perfume king. Two independent personalities complement each other. Arlet always thought Ruben might want a woman like her, bold and self-defined. That is why he chose Reile, but she didn’t know she was changing and challenging his every definition with her simplicity.She slid back, focusing on Raya, knowing they were heading toward them.“Hey guys,” Miles hugged Ruben and greeted Arlet with the same respect.“Hey Ruben,” Roselin pecked Ruben’s cheeks and glanced at Arlet, declaring she had no interest in greeting her.“Hey,” a plain blank work sent in Arlet’s direction.“Miles uncle,” Raya hopped from her place and hugged him.“My gift.” They had a deal. Wheneve
Last Updated : 2023-04-08Reckless Love Chapter 56: Broken pieces
Those broken piecesThis is reckless love: The feeling you get in your stomach when someone has peeled your heart, squeezed it with bare hands, and dropped it on the floor with no mercy. But still with those broken pieces, you call the name.~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Breathless,” Ruben muttered, only to be heard by his friends and Arlet.Arlet's heart skipped a beat.“You heard her show?” Kat questioned.“Every day,” Ruben proudly accepted his passion for this unknown woman.“Yes, she has become a new sensation. And to our surprise, she is here,”The crowd went silent, knowing Breathless was here, sitting among them.Milo skimmed a glance towards Arlet, and she shook her head, warning him not to reveal her identity to anyone.The way Ruben found his association with that name would be dammed if he found out it was none other than Arlet.“Breathless,”“Breathless,” the crowd cheered for her name.“Where is she?”“She is here, maybe sitting next to you, but for now, I would like to
Last Updated : 2023-04-08Reckless Love Chapter 57: Do you believe in true love?
In the middle of my chaos there was you holding my hand, artistically reciting the words from the deep of your heart.~ AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~They drove back in silence. Even the chirping of the little birdie went speechless. Raya’s perked-up ears and longing heart wanted to know why Arlet was silent. Her little hand stroked down Arlet’s hand, giving her silence with empathy.Ruben is sitting in the passenger seat, stealing glances from the rear mirror. Whatever happened between Milo and her was none of his business, but there was an impulse rippling in his hand to smack Milo’s face for hurting her like this. How rude was he to leave her alone in the alley without looking back? He called himself her best friend, which he delivered, calling her onstage and hurting her when unaided.Trevor pressed the brakes, and the vehicle came to a rest. As always, Arlet turned to help Raya to settle down on her chair, but Trevor was there to conclude her efforts.“Don’t worry, Miss Rodrigu
Last Updated : 2023-04-10Reckless Love Chapter 58: That pure bond
Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reason to stay.~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~The morning rushed, and when Arlet fluttered her eyes to adjust her cornea, Ruben had already left for the office. Rubbing her eyes, she walked down the stairs, only to see Magda holding the empty dishes from the breakfast table.“Good morning, Arlet,” Magda chimed with morning warmth.Arlet reached next to the table, grabbing a glass of water to wake up her senses.“Raya?”“Oh! She went to school, and Boss went to the office,” Magda added as she directed herself toward the kitchen. She came out of the kitchen momentarily, holding a hot mug of coffee for Arlet.“How are you feeling?”“Boss told me not to disturb you,” Arlet smiled and circled the cup with her fingers. She skimmed through her phone, but there was no message from Milo. Arlet finished her coffee and ran to prepare herself. She mentioned Magda for her departure towards the city, and she will be back by the evening, and
Last Updated : 2023-04-16Reckless Love Chapter 59: Wants
Nothing was ok, and everything was hurting. But why did my hearts wants you beside me, knowing you are not the right one for me.~AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Give me the mushrooms,” Milo yelled, watching at his seventy-inch T. V“Look at the menu, and give me the items, Arlet,” he added in a rush.They lost controlling the two characters, playing a cooking game.“What?” The timer buzzed, and they could hardly collect two stars and lost customers.“Why didn’t you give me the chicken on time? It takes time to chop and fry it,” who knows? These two asking for forgiveness were now fighting over a silly game.“It’s you, busy chomping popcorn,” Arlet snapped, pointing at the half-filled bowl of spilled popcorn on the carpet.“I was hungry, besides you took lots of time to prepare the salad and fish,” he pretended, the nostrils flared.While these two fixed their day with tears, anger, and laughter and came to where he read the letter and respected her decision not to accept the shares.
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Take small steps forward, to navigate the path of healing together.~~~~~~~~~The morning brought a new beginning to their lives as Arlet found herself waking up to the comforting presence of Ruben, his strong hands still holding hers and her head nestled against his chest. She attempted to shift away, intending to create some distance, but the firm grip of his hands pulled her back into his embrace.“Please, don’t leave,” he whispered, his voice filled with a mix of vulnerability and longing. “Stay like this. It feels so good to have you close to my heart.”Arlet felt perplexed by his words, unsure of how to respond. She looked up, meeting his gaze, and found herself lost in those beautiful gray eyes she had always dreamed of looking into. There was a mixture of hope, affection, and a hint of apprehension in his expression.“Good morning,” he finally added, breaking the silence that hung between them. His voice carried a trace of uncertainty, as if he was unsure of how she would reac
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Let me take care of you.~~~~~~~~~~The beeping of the machine reverberated in the silent room. Arlet’s eyes were closed while the nurse pushed the chart into the box. Since morning, they have kept a close look at her health.The weight of guilt bore heavily upon Ruben as he stood by her bedside, his hand firmly clasping hers. Each passing second felt like an eternity as he anxiously awaited any signs of improvement.Memories flooded his mind, each one a painful reminder of his past mistakes and the consequences they had brought upon him. He couldn’t forgive himself for the way he had treated Arlet, for the love he had failed to acknowledge until it was almost too late. Regret gnawed at his heart as he realized the magnitude of his actions and the depth of his own blindness. He had lost his brother, Raya, to his own foolishness, and now the woman who had loved him unconditionally was fighting for her own survival.The door creaked open, and the doctor walked into the room, holding a f
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"I no longer yearn for the love you once held, for now, I mirror the indifference you once showed me."~~~~~~Arlet arrived at her parent’s house, a place that had remained closed for so long. However, she couldn’t think of anywhere else that could provide the solace and comfort she desperately sought. This house held a history of love and care in her life, and in her current state of despair, it seemed like the only refuge available to her.Grateful for her parents’ foresight and protection, even in their absence, she appreciated the inheritance they had left for her. The house and a substantial amount in her bank account served as a lifeline, offering a sense of security and stability amidst the turmoil of her shattered marriage.Unlocking the front door, memories flooded her mind, causing tears to well up in her eyes. She was instantly transported back to her childhood, remembering how special she had felt within the walls of this home. With her bag abandoned at the entrance, she s
