Moving On

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    After the talk I had with my mom, I was upset for sure but i tried not to let Morgan see. I cried not because I still wanted Allen. I cried because I felt I didn't have control anymore . I was back to where I had suffered to start from. I was back to square one. Allen coming into my life again was not helping my case .

I was okay now though as i was in mom's arms most of the night.  She had to escort me back to my room after a long conversation, of which i avoided speaking about Allen's return to Florida.
The days went by gradually and I made sure to make the best of it by spending time with Ciara and mom. It's not like i wanted him to but Allen hadn't called again after the last time I and Morgan fought. I made time to visit dad's grave with Ciara a few times. Morgan usually tagged along too.
Two days before my return to Florida , I and Ciara went to a bowling alley. Morgan offered to come along but Ciara insisted she wanted us to be alone which he agreed to. The sun was merciless and I had to get myself a hat before we stepped out.  We got to the bowling alley and I smiled when I noticed how happy Ciara was.  We found a spot for ourselves and placed our bags on a nearby lounge chair as we readied ourselves to have some fun.
  I pushed the rim of my shades up my nose as I stared around at the people playing and when my eyes refocused,  my eyes met Ciara's.
She gave me a toothy smile as she grabbed a ball. She was in shorts , a tank top and black sneakers and i decided to put on baggy trousers and a white top.
" You're psyched to be going back to work?" She asked readying herself as she stood infront of me .

" Meh"

She chuckled and leaned for a ball.
" Morgan " She said mischievously

" what has he done ?"

" Nothing.  It's just ..ain't he too clingy?"
I could see she was trying to be cautious with her words so as not to upset me . She rolled the ball and she got a number of bottles at the end. She stepped back hands on her waist and looked at me as she waited for an answer.

" The relationship is fresh. I am pretty clingy around him too"

Ciara's eyes sparkled with amusement.
" Girl, i don't see it . He's the clingy one "

I took a step around her and got myself ready to play too .
" All the same, I don't really mind, Ciara"

"Oh you shouldn't mind .I'm not saying you should . It's just an observation "

I jokingly gave her a dirty stare as I bent down to roll the ball.
" No one asked you"
We both laughed and I was happy when she didn't talk about Morgan again. I made sure not to spare Ciara as I played and beat her at every single turn. She didn't seem to take much of a liking to my winnings though so i had to go easy on her.  Ciara would not let me hear the end of it . She would constantly keep talking about how I was aggressive at games . She was pretty much of a sore loser .
We finally got home around 7:00pm and I prepared my bed for the night once I got to the room . I smiled when Morgan came in. I fluffed the pillows and patted the spot next to me when I sat down. He joined me but he had this odd look on his face.
" You good?"

" Yeah" He said and skimmed a finger across my cheek.

" Are you sure ? Is this because you didn't come bowling with us today?"

" What? No of course not " He said and managed a small laugh.

" Then what's eating you up ?" I asked rubbing my feet .

" It's the food truck next to mine "

I realized I hadn't asked Morgan who was handling his business all this while .

" What happened? " I asked slowly .

"There was a little issue with the owner of the food truck and my friend . He's the one handling it in my absence "

" Still haven't answered my question"

" Don't worry . It's not anything to worry your head over "
I raised my eyebrow ,still not convinced as I leaned on a pillow .

" Uhuh"

Morgan held my hand as he laid down too and got closer. 
" Trust me " he said.
I smiled and laid on his chest but I couldn't ignore how tense Morgan's eyes seemed. I've never seen Morgan so tense before.  Upset ,yes but never tense.