Xolana has only ever had a passion for fashion , but unlike most women her age she was newly a fiancé. Which has caused her to put her dreams on the back burner . But what happens when she meets a man who drives her to be her best self and brings ba...
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"Are you listening Symphony?" My sister Syanni questioned as I kept my focus on the ceiling fan above the kitchen counter .
"Yeah I heard you sis" I responded while yawning. I had been up since 5 this morning , with no food in my system , no energy & most importantly no Xolana.
Since that night three months ago she haunted my thoughts like a ghost who refused to cross over. "Ima be honest sis I'm not listening , how much do you need?" I spoke as I gave up on this day as a whole truthfully.
"Only 20k Sy, once I pay him back im done for good I told you-"
"This is the same talk we had two years ago , and a year before that . Cut the shit Syanni." I cut her off as I zelled her the money .
Syanni had a serious opioid addiction. It started right when she got to college . She ran off at the end of her freshman year lying to all her friends and my mama saying she got a better opportunity at a fashion school out there.
When in truth the only better opportunity she got was an easier access to drugs.
"I'm done Syanni. That was it . I'm not helping you anymore , if you want to chose your life you will. I can't keep choosing it for you. " as I grabbed my keys and my water bottle I headed for the door.
Having to leave my own house for the sake of my sanity was crazy. I told myself once I got the Vineyard I would live my life for me . As any other grown man should , but Syanni found a way to make that extra difficult.
I had closed on my Vineyard about two months ago. The house on it was perfect . I barely adjusted it . The Mediterranean style home had made it beyond comfortable to live on it.
It came with a couple horses as well , with it being on 10 Acres of land it hand more than enough space for them. I had truthfully only chose not to sell the horses because of Xolana.
As far fetched as it sounds I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted her shit needed her. Even with us not talking now I knew I wanted a home with her.
She had told me how when her and sisters got free-time growing up, they would go to Malibu to ride the horses . It was her favorite "silent activity" as she called it with her sisters. Her mother had a love for horses before her death , even named their daughter Solei after one they had.
As I arrived at the beach I couldn't help but smile . The sky had a perfect tan as the sun started setting against it .
After the week I had dealing with my sister this was the only thing I could do to get some peace of mind.
As I walked down to the beach I saw a very familiar figure walking along it .
"XOLANA" I exclaimed.
Turning around a very confused Xolana faced me as she stopped in her tracks.
"Hey, you never mentioned you liked the beach?" she spoke excitedly. Shocked by her enthusiasm I smiled .
"I told you I don't like to talk about myself ma" I responded . Truthfully at a lost for words . I had expected to see her again of course but in a more planned situation.
"You look-" we both spoke in union . Slightly chuckling I watched as she blushed in embarrassment.
"You look beautiful Xo" I spoke not allowing the silence to settle. "You look great too Sy" she responded putting her hand on the side of my face as she checked me out.
That physical touch shit got me weak in the knees . She might be smoother than me for real.
"Why'd you ghost me? Is there something I said?" I interrogated her thoughts .
"I didn't ghost you I-"
"Yes you did" I cut her off watching her pre-pare to lie.
" I was fresh out of a relationship. That I didn't even realize I needed to be out of I had to deal with my emotions on my own. You did nothing wrong. I didn't want to fall for you. I couldn't fall for you. " She answered truthfully .
The closure I had been looking for , for three months. Yet I needed to know more.
"So why not tell me that ? Why entertain my antics then ghost me?" I questioned clearly not being satisfied.
Watching as she switched all her weight to her other hip I felt the attitude coming . "What was I supposed to say?" She asked with sarcasm lacing her voice .
"The same thing you just said you-"
"Well I didn't want to then I'm saying it now-"
"That's childish Xo-"
"Well I didn't now what. You know what I don't have time for this" she retorted cutting me off as she started to walk away.
"We're talking Xolana." I announced as she continued to walk in the opposite direction of me as she flipped me off from behind.
I couldn't help but to smile . Feisty was truly an understatement.
Following behind her I caught up in no time taking a hold of her hand .
"I don't want to argue ma. I just want to talk" I spoke making her face me .
Sensing her defeat she nodded yes . As we walked back over to the water I could watch the tension over her body loosen up.
"I like you Xo , I'm almost 31 years old ma. I wouldn't play with your feelings so why'd you play with mine?" I questioned.
"I'm sorry. That wasn't my intention, I just didn't want to give you half of me" she responded while shrugging .
Nodding we stood there in silence .
"And I like you too Sy." She spoke as she took back ahold of my hand .
"Is this the part where someone with a camera comes out and tells me I just walked the prank?" I bantered watching that beautiful smile come over her face.
"Shut up" she responded as she hit my chest giggling .
"So what are you doing tonight?" I asked as we stood in the water watching the sun go down.
"Nothing , why?" She answered.
"I have something for you , but you have to come with me to see it " I told her as I looked down at our feet in the water.
"You're not gonna kidnap me are you?" She lifted her head up to look at me while raising an eyebrow with a slight smirk on her face.
"If I wanted to I would now come on" I answered as I scooped her up hearing her squeal in surprise.
As I carried her over to my car I couldn't help but smile ear to ear. Finally , Xo was back home.
