Daring to Live

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ve hit Platinum! I'm so

ess. My best friends were always so supportive, showing their love and happiness through the most over-the-top

ithout him being a constant. Although he had hurt me, I loved him all the same and respected him, all for the wo

he had fought for me and our relationship, rebelling agai

ite all my achievements in the past six months. I had thrived away from the famil

d propelled me to amazing heights and so had Jonah, my ever-faithful and supportive manager who had pushed m

rything and anything. She was my twin flame, my best friend, and the two of us had grown our little family by bringing Aniyah and Calliope into the fold. The four of us

d the rest of us laughing out loud. She was always so bubbly and crazy, attributes that melded seamlessl

und her, brushing her shoulders as she danced around her room. Her Ethiopian heritage shone through her chocolate

credible job, Bell

r-radiant smile. Her words made me smile w

you coul

fist of approval. She had always been my biggest fan, supporting me through my m

ught Break Free would have become such a girl

far I'd come, to show my Father my success, and ask him to acknowledge me, to allow me to spread light and happiness in our home once

we going to cel

her ever-mischievous grin. I chucked at the sight, watching

o surprise him with the news and my early return home. I'll link up with you guys a l

olerated the famous actor for me. With fame and attention had come love as I caught the attention of one of the most famous and well-sought ou

, the best boyfriend I could ever ask for. My best friends had felt differently, though, as they discovered his love for the nightlife that he had integrated me into in some ways. The girls were, of course, alwa

lored party scene drugs but I had promised moderation. I had promised that I would be careful with my

my friends, promising them to be safe as we looked forward to seeing each other soon. Alighting the SUV, I gazed up longingly at the penthouse that had become more like a pseudo-home for me. A

nce to come back home early to not only surprise him with my return but also the exciting news of my big break. The elev

tment code, the assuring click of acceptance as the doors s

Lobby once you're read

I exited the elevator, waiting for it to descend

where I knew Chase would be for the night. We had talked after my arrival and I had been sneaky enough to inquire about his wherea

making me grin as I prepared myself for the grandest of surprises. He would be happy, and excited by my return home

that would come. Taking a deep, calming breath t

thing different. A moan

ithin me. My body was suddenly sluggish as time seemed to slow, a voice in the back of my mind begging

iend. They were in the throes of passion, Chase's arms that had once wrapped around mine holding

top of Chase, moving her hi

really love you. Can I sa

ting Aliya's plump bu

ontented voice lik

I can't help but start to fantasize about the

devotion with breathless sighs and moan

anguish, the sting of betrayal and anger at myself for not seeing his fascination with her, his devotion to her that was certainly more than friendship. He had l

o beautif

was sure I had lost my mind as I continued to wheeze through the crazed laugh, tears streaking down my cheeks as I did so. Chase se

.baby, it

p from the venomous snake still on his bed. I ignored her, focusing instead on the man before me who seemed genuinely shocked by my actions. He had not expected it, of course.

what th

emed harder than the first one judging by how hard his head whipped to the side. I embraced the sting of the impact, re

to lose it on account of this asshole...I wo

r me. I will burn all your fucking things in my house. I will erase you from my life and when I am done, you will be noth

ation but it did not compare to the anger and surprise on my ex-boyfriend's face. I gave him no time to recove

confines of the ride down to the lobby. I thanked my lucky stars for holding me together, for allowi

it hurts so

a million pieces. I knew he was alarmed judging by the urgency in his voice but he was quick to act, carrying me in his arms easily before making

er how much I tried. And so he held me as I cried, tightening his arms around me as I let out all my anger and frustration. Pain had always been

all the people in my life away...I am no