In the eye of the Storm

ght of the past three years of my life crum

le, tears and snot streaming down my face. It felt like a li

of a

I waste so much time?" I whispered, my voice trembling with

lind? I thought I had found something real, a place whe

t was thanks to that bastard. But still, how could he have b

rificed for him, how much I had to lose to keep him?" I said as I walked up to the f

would show his true colors soon." girl, are you ok? I managed a chuckle, 'Yeah, just tired. I'll text you later. 'Wait!' Stacy yelled before I could

ould hear Stacy through the door. "I hope you're dressed, that place is gonna be packed we need to hurry,

aph?" Stacy said as she stared me down before finally running i

on't take no for an answer." Stacy exclaime

t? Where would we go?" I asked her as I rolled my eyes. "Don't worry;

to her bag and brought out a sleek black dress that

yes alight with excitement. "Come on,

y. What is that mosquito net you're

this dress specifically for you, Daph," s

cate fabric with trepidation. It was completely unlike anything I would normally

feeling the fabric cling to my curves in a wa

exclaimed, her grin widening as she surv

h?" Stacy asked, a misch

already have me in the mosqu

let's d

ouse. Before I knew what was happening, I was in an Uber on my way

ue Coral, and even at three in the morning,

Saturday," I murmured as I

acy yelled over the thump,

How exactly do you plan to pa

you know that, Daph," she smirked, pulling

e club, his muscular frame filling the doorway. His arms crossed firmly over his chest, exuding an aura

e you doing, Devan? Me and my girl really have to get inside, and d

door. "Come on, Daph, let's go before one of them back

ounded as we moved through the c

" I remarked as we maneuvered

alled out to the bartender. "Two gi

ts of black de

t you that hard?" Stacy quippe

even missed work, Daph sand I still gave you space, but I can't let this go

ut you know what? You're right. He isn't worth it. I was able to start over before. What's a relationship I wouldn't be abl

m talking about. He never deserved you in the first place," Stacy co

th a mix of concern and determination. "Daph, you can't let one guy ruin yo

mpt to lift my spirits. "I know, it

l. And maybe, just maybe, we'll stumble upon something unexpected,"

hispered, a mischievous grin playing on her lips. Stacy leaned in closer, her excitement palp

bar. His eyes, a captivating shade of blue-green, that seemed to hold a million different stories within them. With jet-black hair, he stood towering at 6'4", with a figure th

allowing everyone to appreciate the symphony of charm and grace he effortlessly displayed. Amidst the vibrant chaos

elp but blush. The handsome stranger held my gaze for a moment longer before turning back to his friends. And in that moment, I

leaming with excitement as she brought me bac

," I said with

linger in my mind, making me wonder what secrets he held. The night at Blue Coral became a turning point, little did I know that