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Rekindling Joel's Heart

Author: Queenebunoluwa15

Chapter 1 Prologue

Word Count: 1298 | Released on: 26/07/2024

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ank

great a

, my love who I'd always dr

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d replied, though

men

ools r

I ca

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was

right now, remin

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arms, but I could

irst

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t l

't be ha

ply, trying to keep

the disappointment in her o

award goes to... " I felt my heart

feeling

concerned about

il.

ick and Ceci

, wh

ould

this be

tend prom together, Joel. "

held her hand, while

best couple award? " Her que

ith self-doubt, her question made me

ayb

e'll win if w

eah

ng you wear the crown o

me h

e made me snap out

eah

and for a moment there, I was

id, as our gaz

eir crowns? " Those words interrupted me from my

as we held hands and mad

e squeals and shrieks didn't do any g

l made a crick sound as it

d the moment felt ethereal, Because for

when I'm gone, Joel. " Her

e when you ar

ing and queen. " A round of app

be happy, bu

something,

nt beach before heading home? " Ceci

as head home but as it was probably the last time we

nodded, slowly gett

was cool

so many years remind

ve each other till

hat young love mostl

sh I

are beauti

o me and I saw it agai

Joe

eah

ing so adamant on pushing me away? " Her voice

ed, preparing mysel

ause.

t felt as if I'd been struck by light

eact, and just before I could stop myself. I pulle

iss intensified and by the time we'

t beautiful eyes in the world

ned beside me as I deeply contem

mbled at my words, made my heart ache and I knew instantly that

was so raw that I forced mys

ile. I want to love yo

That? It only beats for Her, Jemmy. " The pain in her eyes was evident and her mouth formed a

She spat befor

saw he

wasn't

my heart was

. " My Aunt's voice rang in my ears

o forget; The day I'd lo

cried, whilst struggling t

el. You are mine. " And I'v

stronger to

weak, as

quite intense. What

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Rekindling Joel's Heart

Queenebunoluwa15 Young Adult

“"Cecile..." The words felt heavy, and they added to the intensity of the atmosphere around them. "Joel...?" Cecile's voice wavered as she stared at him, eyes brimming with unshed tears. How could she not have known? How could she have hoped for something more between them... more than friendship? How could she? "I don't feel the same for you..." His words sliced through the air, like fiery knives piercing her already wounded heart. "You...?" Cecile's breath hitched, and the tears she'd been holding back began to fall in large drops, blurring her vision. "I'm sorry..." His words were thick with regret as he turned his gaze away from her, looking out at the vast sea before them, unable to face her pain. "My heart only beats for her... for Jemmy..." Cecile's world came crashing down, the confession cutting deeper than the loss of her own sister ever had. "I hate you!" She stood up abruptly, her anger and hurt driving her to run off, leaving Joel behind in the thickening silence. Joel stood there, paralyzed, unable to follow her, the ghosts of the past haunting every inch of his being. Guilt overwhelmed him-he had never meant to hurt her, never meant to make her cry. --- Joel Maverick has always been haunted by the loss of his first love and the trauma of his past. Even when Cecile Grayson, a lady who loved and cared for him deeply, came into his life, he couldn't accept her love. Instead, he pushed her away, hurting her in the process. Now, the question arises: Can Joel let go of the past? Can he heal and open his heart to someone else? Or will the memories of Jemmy and the weight of his troubled past keep him locked in an endless cycle of heartbreak and distrust? Read this book to find out. " Rekindling Joel's Heart " by Queenebunoluwa15”