The Dark Truth

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my robe, I brushed my teeth and headed down the cedar steps in the direction of the sounds. Rosa was by the counter making breakfast, while Darrell and Pharrell were having a seemingly heated conversation as they ate. They didn't even

ou slept well. Please take your

concentration. I was always awed by the way she moved so fluidly in the kitchen. Cooking was

se. I'm only pissed at the fact that you feel we have to date girls in our social class inclusively.

serving as Pharrel

nk it'd be beneficial to have a lady by your side who understands the nature of the businesses because she was raised in that environm

ed to Jerry; Dad and Aunt Michelle specifically had been playing matchmakers since they realized he had his eyes on me. Jerry was rich and had an unwavering confidence in himself; teetering

d in driving Rosa away." Rosa turned from the dishes and smiled.Rosa smiled heartily from a

fteen minutes. I'm handsome as it is. You're the one we

ed, " I don't see the handsomeness though, you reall

ed to me but I ignored them. I'm a beautiful woman, one day of no exfoliating was not going to be the end of me. I blew dry my hair and let it flow over my shoulders. I set out a black fitted jumpsuit with a pair of white heels. I put on the e

rs ago. There was also a football that had been signed by one of Darrell's football idol when he'd been younger. Dad liked to call this hallway our own personal "Hall of Fame and Memories." I smiled as

t it's beautiful." Despite the striking similarities between

rarely ever rave about football any

front of you than to advocate for a change." I fixed my eyes on him an

Dar. You make me look stupid." I

harrell makes a sce

side of the car. He looked up at u

Pharrell and Darrell got in their matching Rolls Royce. The driv

octor scolded me about running in a hospital and I slowed down my steps. Pharrell reach

u have to let me go so

l grumbled as he hel

ell's grip. As soon as she was free, I jumped into her arms. Her lavender scent was to d

a cooed as she stroke my

a." She laughed and

nly my wife is getting a

ed and started another rou

ging him. Classic Theo. Anika, Dar and I started making our way towards them.As Pharrell hugged him, Theo pulled away and looked him in the eyes, "No run

an die in peace." Theo sighed dramatic

t grandparents ever. Still, I could never tell where Aunt Michelle got her authority a

ter. Let's not waste any more time, your Dad has bee

as I neared the entrance to Dad's room. He

everythin

her. Aunt Michelle said she left her at the penthouse bef

oncluded she and Aunt Michelle left for

out twenty missed calls: five from Jerry, four from Camille, seven from Tiana and surprisingly, four from Au

lled to see if you were alright. How's Dad? I wish I hadn't missed the dinner. I should've

'm fine. Really, I am. Only Dad

just mean physically, I mean emotionally and psychologically. It's not easy witnessing such a horrible th

ou. I need to see Dad now, he's awake. We'll talk lat

ear." Tia was even more dramatic than Pharrell. She hung up the phone afte

you." Pharrell said and I walked in.

and said, "Cara,

t over and over again. I tried to pull away slightly when I re

ad said over and over again till those words seemed

t hoarse. I lifted my head from

I said in a playful tone as everyone chuckled. Dar

our strength, it even makes you stronger. Michelle cried t

chelle never cries." Pharrell

lways been Aunt Michelle's bosom friend and sister-in-law. S

" Pharrell asked wit

egory. Bryan, how're you d

ver been better

for not being here right now. I'

s Elena. I kn

n started eating from the chocolates that had been bought for Dad. We all sh

y Br