Illuminous Dark Book 1: Love & Blood

Chapter 12

Raya's point of view

My beloved soulmate Usiku walked me home after school. We had wonderful conversations as usual and held each other's hands as we walked, feeling the beautiful, powerful connection be kissed Usiku goodbye on my lips, and he kissed me back. I watched as he flew up into the sky, going home. I go straight inside the house. I say hi to Mom when I walk in, and she says hi back to me.

"How was school today, baby?'', Mom asked.

"It was good how was your day?''I asked.

"It was good'', She said, "so Raya I was thinking after dinner do you want to help me and your dad decorate the tree?''

"Sure, Mom," I said. I went upstairs to my room, shut the door behind me, and sat on my bed. I took out my school materials and textbooks for my finals. Finals are coming up, and Christmas break is almost near, I needed to study and get this over with so that I could relax. I continued to study for my finals, and suddenly, I received a text message from an unknown phone number.

Unknown Number: Hey, Raya. It's me, Chris. Can we talk, Baby girl?

Raya Mason: Chris, I know you did not just make a new phone number and decided to text me out of the blue. And stop calling me baby girl. I'm not your baby girl. You've got some nerve texting me. And no we are not talking😠😡😤.

Unknown Number: Raya, please. I love you and I miss you.

Raya Mason: No, you love that blondie Barbie bitch Cassandra. And news flash, I don't miss you. You were so disrespectful to me and toxic to me. Why would I want to be with someone like you who is toxic and decides to cheat on me?

Raya Mason: So fuck off. You have toxic energy, Chirs. And you need to get a life. Besides the reason why you want me back so badly is because you envy me and Usiku's relationship. Trust me I'm no fool. I see right throw you, Chris Adams. I'm not going to allow you or Cassandra's jealousy or cruel intentions to destroy me and my peace.

Unknown Number: If I can't have you then no one can💀.

Raya Mason: Oh, shut the fuck up. Don't be trying to threaten me. You don't scare me. Now if you excuse me I have to study for my finals and you need to leave me the fuck alone.

After texting my ex-boyfriend Chris, I once again blocked him and continued to focus on my studies and study for my final exams. I was so proud and relieved of myself for telling Chris off and standing my ground. But at the same time, I also had a bad feeling about what Chris's next move will be. I could feel intense shivers down my spine and my body shaking with fear and nervousness. I took 5 deep cleansing breaths in and out until I was as calm and collected as a leaf. I continued to study until it was time for dinner and after dinner, I helped Mom and Dad decorate the tree. Christmas music was playing and I released all of my worries and troubles and focused on being with my parents and decorating the tree. Mom had a big plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies she made from her special recipe for the three of us, which were delicious. I thought about learning some of her baking and cooking recipes from her someday when I'm ready. It would be so wonderful. After we finished decorating the tree, Dad put the black angel on top of the tree. The tree was so beautiful and fascinating that I couldn't take my eyes off it. It was a beautiful sight to see. Even my parents were looking at the tree with wonderful fascination in their eyes.