A Soapy Mess Romance Novels

Write a story around the theme:   Be careful what you wish for. “I’ve wanted to be his for as long as I could remember.” I thought to myself as I got ready for our first date. I couldn’t believe it was really happening.   He never really looked at me before.   In fact, he almost seemed to ignore most of the school year.   He always dated the popular girls.   I was never the popular kind.   But last week, my crush, Daryn Michaels walked up to me and asked me out. At first, I was skeptical, but then he gave me a pink carnation—my favorite flower.   I was convinced he really wanted a date, so I accepted. And now it was the night of our first date. Daryn showed up at my front door and knocked.   My father answered and proceeded to grill Daryn about his intentions with me.   Daryn won my father over. So we headed out to the limo where the driver was waiting to take us to the school dance—Homecoming to be exact. When we arrived ...

I never thought I would hit rock bottom ‘Til you’ve lived in a homeless shelter When you think you’re above Living in one Then, it happens and You’re living in one Brings a new reality Don’t be like me And think ‘it can’t happen to me’ ‘Cause it can! I made it out After a few months And, while I’m still living Paycheck to paycheck So far, I’m maintaining My new place to live After a year of living in my own apartment On my own

Had a dream. . . Was it a sign that you’re to come? Or, wishful thinking on my part? I was waiting down the road When a car pulled up You got out Where you followed me Inside my home And followed me to my bedroom Where you threw me to the floor And. . . Kissed me!! Then, I woke up. . . . . . . February 4, 2020

Red flags My heart was telling me to trust you Even amidst all the red flags I chose to ignore Has this been my life thus far? My marriage was full of red flags Yet, I continued to trust my husband Despite everyone telling me to let him go And move on…. Now, this…I’m too choked up to think That I made another colossal mistake One I may regret not paying attention To the red flags… I can only imagine what my life holds now…… Still, I fear nothing good will come of this?! Will I ever learn my lesson? Or am I just a desperate lonely victim Just looking for love?????

I know I’ve made a mess of my life Stupid decisions I’ve made In the name of love Just to find out they never really loved me Just used me to get what he wanted What I thought was love Was manipulation Used against me To make me look The perpetrator The one who did him wrong

“Stranger danger”!! Back in my day It was a real thing Parents always told you “Don’t talk to strangers!” But, today. . . . “Stranger danger”, does it exist? It seems we need to be aware Of not just strangers But of everyone Family Friends Acquaintances Teachers Coaches Is “stranger danger” void today Because now we need to be cautious of all!!!!!