TIANA
Animated expressions lit my face upon listening attentively to my mother's story. After checking on the chicken in the oven, I leaned against the counter taking a sip of my wine nearly choking on my drink when my mother cursed.
She giggled lightly," I'm telling you. Your father used to be so fucking crazy. . ." she paused grabbing the gold necklace he had given her and I watched on in awe as a fond smile spread across her face to add a level of youthfulness to her as she bit her lip recollecting that distant memory," as much as I complained about his jealousy, I loved it."
TIANA"Never in a million years, did I ever think I'd be seated here saying this- openly coming out about the fact that for years my first ever sexual experience wasn't with some cute guy whose smile cracked my mask, melting my insides," the young woman paused, audible sniffles soon followed and I felt myself blinking profusely to hold back my tears at the look in her eyes.I could see something was amiss to the rhythm at which her heart beat. And what was left was
TIANAIt had been difficult and tough; days had passed before she finally forgave me. Sadly my mother possessed an incredible ability to hold grudges.Now I see where I got that system from.Needless to say she was still ignoring my calls. I probably deserved it given my behaviour. Granted, I hadn't meant to snap particularly at her. Another part of me- a small, minuscule part of me felt bad for the outburst that chose him as its target.
TIANAThe light draft whipped across me making me shiver at the unexpected chill. I rubbed my arms littered with goose bumps scanning through the desks. Wondering which one fit my price range.I finally overcame procrastination and hauled my ass out of the apartment. There was only so much abuse my coffee table could take.
TIANA"How's Rita," I mumbled pushing the empty plate away only to resort to staring at the ground, unwilling to witness his reaction. I felt him shift next to me, aware of his slightly large body next to my petite frame. "She's freaking out and blaming herself for what happened," he glanced in my direction," we both do.""I should have been more careful," I
TIANAI bit down on my lip hard hearing the tired sigh slip past my mother's lips as she eyed me," Tiana. . .""You can go on without me. I'm not ready yet.""Tim has been in the ground for years now. When will you ever be ready to visit him and your father," she mumbled grabbing her keys.
TIANABlueChartreuse The colours spread around the canvas and my head involuntarily tilted to the side trying to decipher just what the artist was attempting to exhibit
TIANADinner had gone smoothly, and as much as I tried not to- I liked Aunt Jeane,And not just because she smacked the shit out of Luis
TIANATears trailed down her cheeks, fortunately, they were only motivated by the outcome in the courtroom when we won the case. No other feeling I'd ever felt in the life I've had could compare to the joy I felt knowing good had prevailed."I don't know if I've said this enough but . . . thank you," she sniffled as her mother, Lisa rubbed her back soothingly. I could see in her mother's eyes the emotions dying to spill down her own cheeks. Seeing the love and support between them almost had me succumbing to the