LUIS
The minute I closed the door, I already felt a pull to go back and stay by her side simply because the very idea I couldn't see her with my own eyes scared me. I practically glued myself to the door still coming to terms with everything whilst feeling relief that she was safe.
When Lisa came and confessed her connection with my father, past the shock along with anger for his ow
A few weeks laterTIANAHere he was. . .
TIANAWe had been walking on the beach for some time. The only sound being that of the waves kissing the shore with a soft hiss. Taking a deep breath I found myself feeling grateful at the fact I was here, there had been a point in my life I thought I wouldn't make it. That I'd never get the opportunity to travel the world like I once dreamed whispering th
LUISShe's mine.All mine.Since the day when the sun burned a beautiful orange glow we vowed to be together. And chose to love despite what has happened simply because w
LUISI watched her for a few seconds in awe of her beauty. Even with the flour on her cheek she looked adorable mixing the chocolate batter. Aunt Jeane had, as usual invited us over and Tiana had decided to make a sweet treat for dessert.I swear she was set on turning me into a serious sweet sycophant.
I year laterTIANA
TIANAI want to smile.I really do.But my lips refused to lift and pretend as if the sunflowers in my mind still bloomed at the feel of finally holding a degree in my hands. "I am so proud of you, Tiana," my mother said as she hugged me, squeezing me a lot tightly as if to place some of her strength into me. It hadn't been easy for her, no parent ever wants to bury their child and as she pulls away to look me in the eye, it's in t
TIANAOnce we passed the threshold an unsettled feeling, crept in causing a sudden chill up my spine. Still, I dragged my lead feet into the dark house choosing to ignore the feeling that something was amiss- only to jump in surprise to find the light suddenly on to reveal the smiling faces of a few friends and people we considered as 'family'."Surprise!" they all yelled, I felt my heart rapidly beat against my ribcage reacting to the noise.I relaxed slightly moving further into the room once I realized there was no danger awaiting us. And nodded my head acknowledging t
TIANAAlong black and white lanes there's a peace and ease that reverberates throughout the essence of our souls. A serenity that many can easily take advantage of. I had lost that calm, beaming sun in my life once he left and I felt trapped in a perpetual storm. And just when I felt I had managed to find adequate resources to somehow survive each agonizing day, the sound of bells ringing melodiously triggered a swirling tsunami into my life at the voice on the other end. And my body no longer felt like my own. Even when I swirled my tongue around my dry mouth to gather