Finding Us (Interracial Romance)

Closing the Door on Lies

Jeremy

"Dear, God. This is me, Jeremy. How are you doing in Heaven? It's been a while since I talked to you and I am so sorry for not talking to you sooner. Mom told me to turn to you and your word. It's five years and my sister Athena is not speaking to me and Cecilia is not talking to me. Well, Cecilia did speak to me to wish me congratulations for appearing in Amaya's music video a while ago," I correct myself. 

 "God, I miss them immensely. I miss the fun times me, Athena, and Cecilia had before Hannah came in and destroyed my relationships with them. I destroyed them. I miss those late nights with Cecilia where we used to laugh until our sides hurt. I remember the time when the three of us were four, going five years old and spent hours building that epic fort in the living room, only to have it collapse on us. Those were the days, God. I didn't mean to hurt them, it was a misunderstanding. Please tell Athena and Cecilia I am sorry from the bottom of my heart. And please, help me find a way to mend our broken bond. Amen." I finishing praying and rise from the chair to make a bowl of Cap'n Crunch All Berries cereal  with a fresh croissant from Lidl's and a glass of orange juice. Out of thin air, I sense the heavy weight that feels like a ton of bricks lift from my shoulders and it feels like I'm being washed over by the crashing falls of water that brings a serene sense of peace to me.

As soon as I dig in my breakfast, I examine my phone to catch on the latest news and come across an article from E! News. The article shows a display of a letter calling out the chairman of the Grammy's. I read the letter and I grow speechless. 

Dear Chairman,

I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent performance by Sam Smith and Kim Petras at the 2023 Grammy Awards. As a devout Christian woman with strong morals and values, I was appalled by the satanic nature of their performance, particularly the song "Unholy."

The Grammy Awards are meant to be a celebration of the achievements of artists in the music industry over the past year. It is a time to honor talent, creativity, and hard work. However, allowing artists to incorporate demonic rituals and themes into their performances goes against the spirit of this celebration.

As a viewer, an aunt, and a parent, I am deeply troubled by the message that such performances send to our children and the younger generation. Exposing them to satanic or inappropriate content on a platform as widely watched as the Grammy Awards is unacceptable and irresponsible. Keep in mind, this is the same award ceremony my niece won for Best Independent Album. 

I urge the organizers of the Grammy Awards to reconsider the content and themes of future performances to ensure that they align with the values and beliefs of a diverse audience. It is important to remember that music has the power to inspire and uplift, and it should be used responsibly to promote positivity and unity.

I hope that my concerns are taken seriously and that steps are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely, Marcia Perez-Kraft.

 Marcia Perez-Kraft is Cecilia'a aunt and she works for the Federal Communications Commission or FCC. I exit the website, imagining what her aunt must have felt when she wrote the letter, defending her niece. 

I hear the sharp knock on the front door just as I'm finishing up breakfast. My parents and siblings are at church, like they always are on Sunday mornings, leaving me to my own devices in this quiet Los Angeles house. I already know who's standing outside, even before I drag myself to answer it. Who else would show up unannounced like this?