I got out of the car, carefully bundling up my dress so that it didn't get soiled. It was the home coming ball today, and Meredith had taken time to do my makeup.
She did everything to perfection I could hardly believe it was me in the mirror when I saw myself. The Roman baked powder she used on my face was such a fine blend you wouldn't know I had on powder. For my lips, she used nude lipstick and topped it with gloss, that my already plump lips become plumpier, full and glittering.The person right in the mirror wasn't me. I could attest to that."Okay." Meredith said, "I want plenty of pictures and you better have a dance. Mascara is water proof just incase there's any drama. Your lipgloss and mascara are all in your purse."I smiled. "Aren't you coming?"Meredith smiled. "Best of luck . I've got plenty of things to do. Curfew is to not return home before midnight." She said and drove off.I laughed and suddenly butterflies eruptedThe cheers was deafening.Alaine shook his head and held out his hands for me to take and I grabbed it.The crowd continued to clap and I couldn't help but smile. "Fine, I too can dance with whomever I like." Mitchell said and stalked off to were Ray stood, yanking him towards her."Hey!" I shouted, taking a step towards but moved back when the entire crowd turned to look at me."Can I have this dance?" Alaine said smiling.I smiled. "Sorry, I wasn't expecting this drama."He laughed. "It's okay. Besides, it's high time Mitchell and I had a dance with someone other than each other.""Mitchell would freak out if she heard you say that. I said, "I mean for the first time she's loosing her place as the homecoming queen.""We broke up." He blurted out.I have him a blank look as he wrapped his hands around my waist and I instinctively put mine around his neck as we moved in rhythmn with the slow s
The doorbell dinged donged. A sign that someone was at the door.I really didn't want to go down. I just wanted to stay up in my room all day and think about my life. I didn't need any disturbances.The bell rang again for the upteenth time and I swore. God save me if that was Ray. On a second thought, Ray wouldn't knock neither would Alain. I wasn't expecting anyone, where they?Sluggishly, I went out of my room and took the stairs one at a time. I got to the door and flung it open. "Mum!" I screamed in surprise."when did you get back? I've missed you so much!""Two hours ago, love." She pecked me on both cheeks. "How come you're the only one home?""Ray and I fell out." I said, "I left him behind, didn't think I could stomach him.""Oh dear, what happened?" She asked with a worried expression, "Wasn't today supposed to be homecoming?""Exactly!" I concurred , "Homecoming happened! He kissed someone else.""
"I'm going to tell the whole world you killed me." I said, desperately holding on to the railing and trying not to fall."Oh, come on. It's fun!" Ray yelled, gliding past me."Easy for you to say." I replied, "You're not the one desperately trying not to fall.""Come on and quit whining!" Ray said, "leave the rails. If you fall, I'll catch you.""Or I could just stand here and hope that I do not make tomorrow's headlines of death by ice skating.""God! You're so dramatic." He retorted, running a finger into his hair. "Here." He extended his hands for me to hold on to and I laughed."You're crazy if you think I'm letting go." I said. "That's like the tenth time you're promising not to let me fall but you end up doing it anyway.""This is an easier option." He said."What's that?" I asked, narrowing my eyes."This." He said, circling his arms around my waist and picking me up. I was so shocked I let go of
I found somewhere quiet to sit and wiped away tears that had clouded my vision. I needed quiet. "Emmy." Ray said walking towards me."What do you want?" I asked heatedly. "I came her to get away from you, so you can save your explanation for who's interested.""Emmy, I'm sorry." He said, attempting to place a hand on my shoulder which I shook off. "I didn't mean it. All those things I said, I was just pissed off?"I took a step backward. "You were pissed off and you decided to take out your agression on me?"He looked frustrated, like he was going to cry. And I couldn't help but to think in that's moment how cute he looked. But I didn't tell him I'd already forgiven him even before he asked. That he'd won my heart a long time ago and I couldn't ignore him for long. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of that so I continued. "Don't you think I deserve to know what just happened there? Of course you don't! No one is deserving enou
"Faithful God!" I said looking at the tall glass building. "My dad works here?"""Yup!" Alaine replied tugging me through the warm cold lobby, "And the Stormwind's co-owns the building."I gasped, looking at the post surrounding. I knew the Stormwind's were rich. The building was up to 70 floors at most, made up of glass and stood proudly on a street called Blue street.My dad had called some hours ago minutes after Ray dropped me off at the hotel we were staying, and asked me to come over that he wanted show me his office. My dad worked here in New York, which was why he was never at home. But what I didn't know was that the building he worked in was owned by the Stormwind's. Alaine had offered to drive me here since he knew his way around and I wasn't willing to ask Ray to drive me here either. He was stressed already as it seemed."There are several offices here." Alaine piped in as the elevator door opened and dozens of white peop
I stood up from the chair, trying not to get caught in the middle."That's right!" Ray spat, "My girlfriend. You had no right to call her here and get her involved in our matters!""I am not the one making a scene- in front of her." Mr Stormwind said calmly."You are pathetic!" Ray seeth. "I can't beli-""Excuse me for thinking about my son." Mr. Stormwind said and stood up from his seat.I stepped backwards and Ray wrapped his hands around me."Thinking about your son?" Ray said, pushing me slightly behind him. "That's the biggest load of shit that has ever come out of your mouth and that includes the tongue of the woman you cheated on my mother with.""Ray!" Mr. Stormwind yelled but Ray didn't faze."Let's just get one thing straight," Ray said standing directly in my front, "you're going to leave her out of this.""If you have noticed, son, I'm trying to run a multi billion dollars company." Mr. Stormwind said, "Which you are, unfortunately, the it heir to.""A pity." Ray taunted,
Good day guys.I'm so sorry for for the zoom out.been trying to fight writers block of late and it ain't easy but I'm trying.This book ain't gonna be less than 60 chapters cause I'm getting tired already and I can't wait for y'all to read my next book.thing is, I'm beginning a new book, it's a Greek god series. I'll be posting that here alongside the boy Nextdoor until I'm done.I'm going to need your support, through comments and stuff. I intend to start tomorrow, so please, be your sister's keeper.PS; anybody here schools at Jacob's University?I love you all❤️
"Central Park?" Ray said more like he was asking a question rather making a statement. "Here, have this." He handed his cardigan to me."What about you?" I asked, retrieving the cardigan."You're shivering." He said, draping an arm around my shoulders. "Besides, you need it more than I do."We stood in the middle of central park, a heavy silence between us. "you want to talk about what happened today?" I asked finally.He hugged me close, inhaling my scent. "I don't know babe. So many things happening in my life right now, it doesn't make sense anymore. I'm scared of telling you no, even though that's what I want to do, but I don't want you getting mad at me. And I've said a lot no's lately.""Well, if you choose not to tell me, " I shrugged, "I won't get mad at you. I'll understand if you're not ready to talk about it with me.""My dad was never faithful to my mum." He said, like it was something venomous he wanted to be done with. "For as long as I can remember, they've never been a
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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