Present History Quotes

“Crying isn't so bad. I mean, I have a sister..." He paused, and she had the distinct impression he was debating whether or not he should elaborate. On what, Ellie wasn't sure.
"And I cry all the time," he said, his voice slightly higher pitched than it usually was.
"You do?" Ellie ventured, her voice sounding muted from crying.
"Well, it's been a while...and by 'a while', I mean about two days,”
― Ashley Nikole, Present History

“She tried lowering him slowly, but he ended up falling and taking her down with him. Ellie couldn't tell which of them groaned the loudest.
"Seriously! Could you eat a little less?" she groused, pushing back onto her haunches.
Ethan smirked and shook his head. Motioned to his well defined torso. "Muscle, not fat.”
― Ashley Nikole, Present History

“You'll yet find happiness."
A twang of anger snapped within her at his words.
"Shut your trap, highness, or I'll bloody well shut it for you!" She lunged forward and grabbed the front of his shirt. Her fingers itched for- for what? A weapon.
She berated herself for her violent state of mind.
Hands still fisted in his shirt, Justice felt their trembling and prayed he did not.
Jonathan glanced down at her hands, face impassive, then returned his eyes to her face. When Justice finally gave in and lifted her gaze, her vision blurred at the empathy written in his eyes.”
― Ashley Nikole, Present History

“Sarah was Ethan's dear little sister." He made a clicking noise with his tongue. "Poor woman." There was something akin to anguish in his voice. "I will always regret her."
Ellie grimaced in disgust "'Was'? Are you saying she's dead?"
Terrence nodded, and in the dark, her eyes were finally beginning to adjust so she could better see him. The sadness in his features spoke volumes.
So, he had one human bone in his body. He wasn't ALL divisive and wicked.
Too bad that didn't matter a load of poo to Ellie.”
― Ashley Nikole, Present History