My Romeo

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Three Years Later....

Taniyah and Jamel POV

[ TANIYAH ]

I won't bore you with the same details that you have already been told by six people, so I will just tell you about what's been happening for me these past years. After the whole Romeo situation I went to go visit him in jail not because I missed him and whatever, but I wanted to let him know that we are actually done since I didn't have the opportunity to do so. I also needed closure. Jamel and Bianca had came with me to support me. The conversation that I had with Romeo went surprisingly well he communicated well with me by answering all my questions I don't know whether they were true or not but in all honesty I was not looking for truth out of him I just wanted to let him know that he was and is a piece of shit who deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison and that we were through. I had to get the last bit of anger off my chest you know.

After speaking to Romeo, I left and went outside to where Jamel and Bianca were waiting for me. We were talking when India had approached us. In all honesty I was very hurt and angry to see her because not too long ago I had fought her, since a cheerleader had showed me a video of her and Romeo, I felt so betrayed and embarrassed. So seeing her again initated my anger all over again. However, she came in peace and wanted to apologise for the incident. I accepted her apology but not because I wanted to befriend her again but because I didn't want to live the rest of my life with grudges against people, I want my soul to be clean and at peace. She told me she was leaving and I wished her the best and from that day on I have not seen her since.

Me and Jamel on the other hand, started talking again after graduation and we both agreed to take things slow with one another, especially since we'd owe it to each other to give one another a second chance. Then a year later we officially got back together, like claim the title of boyfriend and girlfriend. I remember telling my parents about me getting back with Jamel. My mom was very supportive and happy for me but my dad on the other hand was not having it. Resulting in us to argue for two weeks straight. During those two weeks, I couldn't take it anymore and decided to move in with Jamel. My mom eventually spoke some sense into my dad and me and him ended up speaking it out. I understand where he was coming from though because he saw me hit rock bottom whilst me and Jamel were going through our toxic phase, then he was there wiping my tears and hugging me on random days and nights I use to cry after I had broken things off with Jamel, but I assured him that I have changed now and I know how to protect myself and my heart this time around. In the end my parents wanted to speak to Jamel mainly my dad, but they wanted to speak to him regarding his mental health and wellbeing, which is where Jamel told us his story. It was very emotional to hear since I only witnessed half of it and didn't realise there was more he had went through. Ever since that conversation, my parents treat Jamel as family and I am really appreciative of that, they even go with Jamel to his therapy sessions every now and then when I can't go with him. They are even there for him when he is having difficult times or days.

As of right now, me and Jamel are boyfriend and girlfriend, living together in our new apartment that we brought together. We are currently travelling and exploring the world which has been the best experience ever.

[ JAMEL ]

I have finally reached a point in my life where I am happy. I have accepted my grandma's passing now, it still hurts knowing that she is not here anymore but I have been coping well. I have been sober for four to five years straight now and I feel great. I still go to my therapy sessions for my mental health and for my childhood trauma that I had buried a long time ago. Taniyah and I finally got back together and her parents have accepted me once again. They support me in any way possible and I just couldn't ask for a better girlfriend and her family.

During therapy my therapist advice that maybe I sit down and speak with my mom. At first I was against it but Taniyah and her parents suggested that I should do it to get a sense of closure. So I did. At first I regretted speaking to her but once we started to communicate properly rather than yell and argue with each other, I realised that my mom suffered with her own trauma and that she needed help more than I did. However, because she never got support she substituted the pain by inflicting it on me and her other children. I forgave my mom but I didn't accept her back into my life because I knew she would never change her ways it was too late for her to do so, and I didn't want her to mess up my recovery. I love my mom and will forever have care for her because after all she is the woman who birthed me but at the same time it's best to love her from a distance.

Currently as we speak, me and Taniyah are exploring the world together and living our best lives. I officially can't wait to marry her and create our own loving and secure little family together.

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