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The Boy Nextdoor Raven, Tim. Ray and I
"I'm doing this for Ray. Because we once shared something and I still feel for him, even if he doesn't." Raven repeated the exact same words for the twelfth time that day. I knew for certain it was the twelfth time because I was counting and constantly replied with , "doing what exactly?"Looking at me thoughtfully for a while, she began "Ray broke my heart and got himself into something messy before moving to Florida. You're his girlfriend so I'm sure he must have told you about the not too good relationship he has with his father?" She waited for an answer but when it seemed like non was forthcoming from me, continued. "He always complained everyday about his father and when he did, I felt the hate in his words. He told me he wanted to be rid of the man, to have nothing to do with him, believe me, each and every of those night, had Ray crying in my arms, and I desperately sought out ways to help him." I nodded, trying to comprehend where this story was going. Hope she wasn't trying
The Boy Nextdoor OUR SHIP CAN'T SAIL
"Babe. " He smiled weakly, "That's even legal?""Cut the chase, Ray." I retorted, "What's going on. You're going to tell me or keep hiding it?""I thought you wasn't interested about me. What you doing here anyways?" He asked with a raised eyebrow."A good samaritan though it wise to show me around New york." I smiled, "I didn't want to go at first, but she pressed me on."He was confused and let it show. "Even though I'm confused, I'm going to ask who the birdie is. Like, you're already making friends? That's cool Emmy." He smiled genuinely."Nice of you to notice." I smiled. "You wouldn't believe the stuffs she told me.""Ohhh?" He raised a brow. His interest piqued. "Let's sit somewhere, so we can talk?" He looked apprehensive, like he was dreading my answer."Sure, we should. Thank God you suggested, it. These flats are getting uncomfortable already." I said and almost added, "as well as the awkward interlude of silence between us." But skipped.The silence was unbearable, like t
The Boy Nextdoor SAILING SHIP
I learnt the hard way that hearing the truth is something we aren't prepared for. Now that I think of it, I wonder why I kept on pressurizing him to be open with me if it was something I wasn't going to be able to face? If it was something I was going to run off after hearing like I did? The truth about one's past, hits us in so many ways, and Ray's wasn't an exception.Probably, he was right about keeping his past away from me. He was probably downcasted after watching me run away like that. I myself was embarrassed, the way I acted was childish,and even when i wanted to blame myself.Ray really had a toxic childhood. It was so bad, I wanted to tell him to shut up but couldn't, I knew it was some kind of help to him, because he was sure to feel light-headed afterwards. When he told me how he'd met Raven and the whole shit with Tim, I couldn't resist hugging him. It wasn't a rehearsed speech, it was exactly like Raven had said it. He was everything but weak wasn't one of those things
The Boy Nextdoor IT'S NEVER GONNA BE THE SAME
"Wait girl." Foluke examined my fingers for the fourth time to make sure it was real. "This cost some. Ray gave you a promise ring? Dang, I knew that guy was serious about you.""You can say that again." Meredith nodded. "That guy is so out of this world. I still can't fathom how fast all this happened!"I couldn't too. It seemed like we just met yesterday and today this? Everyday before we came back to Florida, I constantly checked to make sure the ring was real. "Tell us everything again, what what and what went down, and how the wedding was. I don't think I'll tire of hearing." Bisola asked, "We might learn a few things from you."I laughed and recounted my New york's experience and adventure to them that day for the second time. I was about talking to them about Ire when Mitchell walked by our table and stopped to say, "Well, if it ain't the losers.""Oh, certainly, I heard Alaine broke up with you?" Meredith mocked. "Isn't that painful? And you couldn't get down with Ray either
The Boy Nextdoor BEGINNING OF AN END
Truth.Satiation only comes when you're with the right person. Truth? Yeah. I'd fallen asleep in Ray's arms, tired and satiated after we'd done it for the third time last night.I stood in the kitchen wearing Ray's shirt and hung loosely on my thigh and relieving the moment. I shivered remembering how Ray woke me up this morning before he returned to continue with his sleep.That Moment is something that's etched on my mind. I don't think I'll ever forget.I turned on the coffee maker and grabbed my cup when it was ready. Turning, I jerked and spilled my coffee when I came in contact with a naked Ray. "Why are you naked?' I asked, blushing."I came to get you to bed." He replied, sleepily. "Morning babe." He kissed my cheeks. "You made coffee.""Yes. I can fix you a cup." I replied, still not looking at his face, "I just didn't want to disturb you seemed like you were having a beauty sleep."He grinned, sitting on the kitchen counter. "Sure, fix me a cup."The tension was unbearable ma
The Boy Nextdoor How do you withstand all that heat?
I recounted my experience with the girls, not leaving out a single detail." You're a woman now." Foluke cupped my cheek, sounding like I had achieved something precious. "He definitely got plans for you.""Yeah?" Meredith grinned. "I can't believe you finally did it, and imagine, the both of you twinning!! It's like a dream!"I rolled my eyes. " We're not twinning, Meredith." I replied. "Call it a coincidence, maybe. Ray personally handpicked these clothes from his closet.""You don't say!" Bisola grabbed my shoulders. "These are Ray's clothes? Damn girl! I heard he shops from top brands!""Well, there's only one way to dispell that rumour." Meredith said, leaning in and reaching for the label at the back of the tee, "Louis Vuitton?" She grinned. "He definitely comes from wealth."Foluke rolled her eyes. " Coming from a fashion model? Meredith, you practically land your hand on these clothes before they come to us. What you on about exactly?"We laughed out loudly. "Meredith has alwa
The Boy Nextdoor EVERY OTHER DAY AFTER THIS
As this book is approaching an end..I'll love to appreciate those of you that stood by me. I want to say thank you for the votes..... I've got something to keep pushing me forward after fighting writers block....keep voting and making me proud.special thanks goes to ... Joy Esplana, Ashley, Katila Ailer, Kelli Harrison and Annetjie Steyn... you're all motivations....thank you.*. *. .....*. *. *. *. *. "Holdup, girl!! You definitely are going to wear that to your boyfriend's graduation?" Meredith asked, looking at the piece of clothing in my hands like it was thrash."Ofcourse!" I rolled my eyes, "Give me two reasons why I shouldn't wear jeans to my boyfriend's graduation.""Girl, you wanna be a laughing stock? Alright. You want to go down greenville's history book looking like that? Alright." Foluke squared her shoulders. "Problem is, you're my friend and I can't let you go to Greenville's high graduation looking like that.
The Boy Nextdoor 4 YEARS LATER
I stumbled out of my apartment in New Jersey, almost tripping on my sneakers. Heaven's help me. I was always late for the bus but not today. It was weekend and that meant spending it over at Ray's.I didn't stop running and tripping until I was inside the bus. Yeah! I mentally congratulated myself. I had a lot to gist Ray about when I got to New York City.I held until the railings of the rickety old bus that led to New York, as though my life depended on it. The gown I wore clung beautifully to my body. Ray would love it, I thought, congratulating myself. The distance from New Jersey to New York was just two miles, and I wondered why he wouldn't let me drive."If it isn't Emem?" I heard someone call my name and turned immediately to acquaint myself with whomever it was. You can imagine my shock when I realized it was Mitchell. Never in my life would I believe in Mitchell using the bus. "Well. Hello Mitchell." I replied, taking the empty sit beside her. "It's been what? Four , fi
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The Boy Nextdoor Authors Note.
Guyyyysss.I want to pretend like everything is over but deep down it's not.I'll talk about this some time later and the fact that Emem and Raynard have been sending you secret notes.I can't believe she talks about me like that in my back!!It's not like she lied tho. It's certainly the truth.... but not Im the way she put it.I recall I was trying to check our some sturvs in the Review column... Not like I was reviewing the book.Dang! I feel so embarrassed right now.But,I'm not mad. I promise you.but for now, Let's move to our next book....WINNING WALKER.Thanks for all you do.But yeah, The Boynextdoor Is over.Like my counter people would say...DONE AND DUSTED.
The Boy Nextdoor Epilogue
6 years later. "Jake has a girlfriend momma." Little Amelia squealed to her mother."He does , Amelia?" Emem asked, surprise written all over her face."He does, momma." She replied, cupping her mother's cheeks. "I'll never lie to you momma.""Right, Amelia. He told you this?""No mummy. But I've been watching him. you know how you always say, keep an eye on your brother? I've been doing that.""That's so cute." Emem picked up the five old child, spreading mushy kisses on her face. "You know her name?""I don't. " she replied thoughtfully. "You know he always shares his snacks with her?""He does now?" Emem asked."ofcourse momma. I'll never lie to you." She confirmed."You know what Amy?" Emem asked."What mummy?". Amelia asked expectantly."I think we tell daddy about this latest information. you know how he loves to tease you about things like that?""I agree momma. That way, he'll know Jake isn't a saint, right mum?" She asked."Sure Amelia." Emem replied, smiling.Some were
The Boy Nextdoor FROM US.
we're getting married!! I'm sure you're excited for us.Ray wanted a big ceremony but I said no. it's going to just be friends and families.And yeah, I'm inviting you all.Guess what? Mr. Stormwind is showing up too!! I'm excited for that too. I know you're going to ask how? well, we patched things up.Alain is showing up to Raven, and Mitchell is going to be there. I can't imagine how that reunion would go.Foluke, Bisola and Meredith are all going to be by my side, cheering me on that big day, I wish you all could come. I'm teary right now.I had my wedding gown shipped in last , and oh!, what a beaut.I know I'm talking to much, but I just thought it would be beautiful to let you guys know how the journey is going.Dang! I almost forgot, Mitchell's going places. I'm so proud of that girl.Raynard's been busy this past months... and oh, how I pity him. I can't wait to get this marriage over with. I laugh remembering how I almost proposed to him. I was in such a haste.I just saw
The Boy Nextdoor TEARS RUNAWAY MY EYES.
Ray's POV"You're sure she would love this?" I asked foluke for the hundredth time."Have I ever lied to you? I'm hundred percent certain, Raynard. If she doesn't, have my head. Plus, you owe me hundred dollars for disturbing my sleep. Who raised you kid?" "Will do." I replied."But hold up Ray!" Foluke said, raising a finger. "You're anxious about this? You're definitely swooned.""You don't know anything about that." I replied, marvelling at the accuracy of her statement."Believe me, I Know more than I'm willing to let on. Beside, I don't think we need binoculars for this. It's all over you. In your eyes." She replied."What exactly are we talking about?" I probed."How much you're in love with Emem yonas." She replied, not mincing words."Dang!! Do you always have to be blunt?" I asked."I'll answer that, only if you make what you owe me three bucks." She replied."You're an extortionist." I laughed, shaking my head. "I thought so too. Now you get going, you have a girlfriend to
The Boy Nextdoor letter from Emem.
Guys!!!it's been such a beautiful journey with you. Thinking right now how my journey would be if I didn't have you, I cringe .No one wants to spend eternity alone. Raynard is actually vexed that this took a little longer than planned, but it's nothing a little kiss can not solve. winks* He's that easy.Another thing... Ray's jealous over the fact that we're starting a new story.... With a new make hero , Walker. can you believe that?He thinks walker is going to be way hotter than him.. How absurd Is that. I know he likes to show off.. like, be the center of attention. That's my baby. but whatever, We just have two more chapters to go and we're done.The boy nextdoor was definitely a journey and I pray you find yours. He doesn't necessarily have to live nextdoor.I heard the girl in the next book, Steyn, is strong at heart. I heard she's beautiful too. Honestly, I feel so sad for her because unlike Ray, Walker is going to punish her!!.You see that too??But whatever.... she's a gi
The Boy Nextdoor letter from Raynard.
Hello guys, I'm sure my reputation precedes me... but hey.... I'm much better in real life.A little arrogant with a touch of sassiness... lol... don't know if there's a word like that. I and Emmy's love story is finally coming to an end and I'm sure you enjoyed it while it lasted.I've been pissed with blackgirlsmyth...(gasp... ow! I'm sorry. you lots might not know her by that. it's her instagram handle) that's the writer telling the story, for keeping it longer than expected but she apologized and I'm still considering my reaction.The next note would be from Emmy, and I'm sure you'll love what she has to say...I'll miss you all...yeahhh.... I will.But till then.... if you find someone to love, love them well cuz that shit ain't easy.love,Raynard Stormwind.
The Boy Nextdoor 4 YEARS LATER
I stumbled out of my apartment in New Jersey, almost tripping on my sneakers. Heaven's help me. I was always late for the bus but not today. It was weekend and that meant spending it over at Ray's.I didn't stop running and tripping until I was inside the bus. Yeah! I mentally congratulated myself. I had a lot to gist Ray about when I got to New York City.I held until the railings of the rickety old bus that led to New York, as though my life depended on it. The gown I wore clung beautifully to my body. Ray would love it, I thought, congratulating myself. The distance from New Jersey to New York was just two miles, and I wondered why he wouldn't let me drive."If it isn't Emem?" I heard someone call my name and turned immediately to acquaint myself with whomever it was. You can imagine my shock when I realized it was Mitchell. Never in my life would I believe in Mitchell using the bus. "Well. Hello Mitchell." I replied, taking the empty sit beside her. "It's been what? Four , fi
The Boy Nextdoor EVERY OTHER DAY AFTER THIS
As this book is approaching an end..I'll love to appreciate those of you that stood by me. I want to say thank you for the votes..... I've got something to keep pushing me forward after fighting writers block....keep voting and making me proud.special thanks goes to ... Joy Esplana, Ashley, Katila Ailer, Kelli Harrison and Annetjie Steyn... you're all motivations....thank you.*. *. .....*. *. *. *. *. "Holdup, girl!! You definitely are going to wear that to your boyfriend's graduation?" Meredith asked, looking at the piece of clothing in my hands like it was thrash."Ofcourse!" I rolled my eyes, "Give me two reasons why I shouldn't wear jeans to my boyfriend's graduation.""Girl, you wanna be a laughing stock? Alright. You want to go down greenville's history book looking like that? Alright." Foluke squared her shoulders. "Problem is, you're my friend and I can't let you go to Greenville's high graduation looking like that.
The Boy Nextdoor How do you withstand all that heat?
I recounted my experience with the girls, not leaving out a single detail." You're a woman now." Foluke cupped my cheek, sounding like I had achieved something precious. "He definitely got plans for you.""Yeah?" Meredith grinned. "I can't believe you finally did it, and imagine, the both of you twinning!! It's like a dream!"I rolled my eyes. " We're not twinning, Meredith." I replied. "Call it a coincidence, maybe. Ray personally handpicked these clothes from his closet.""You don't say!" Bisola grabbed my shoulders. "These are Ray's clothes? Damn girl! I heard he shops from top brands!""Well, there's only one way to dispell that rumour." Meredith said, leaning in and reaching for the label at the back of the tee, "Louis Vuitton?" She grinned. "He definitely comes from wealth."Foluke rolled her eyes. " Coming from a fashion model? Meredith, you practically land your hand on these clothes before they come to us. What you on about exactly?"We laughed out loudly. "Meredith has alwa
