Rekindled Devotion (Completed)

Eleven

Jaiyana

I've been trying to fall asleep for the past two hours to no avail. I've been up since 5 a.m. just thinking. Last night with Cairo did not go as I had planned at all. I thought he would be happy to have me here in Atlanta with him, but it seems this entire plan may have backfired on me. I know that Alex dumped me, but if anything it was just a push to get me to confront my true feelings. I liked Alex I really did, but he is not Cairo. And he never would be. What happened between me and Alex just confirmed that. I know Alex is not the one for me, no matter how much of a nice guy he is. Cairo is the love of my life. He was made for me and I was made for him. I believe we are meant to be. I'll never be able to love anyone the way that I loved him. I sigh as I sit up in the bed. I grab my phone and see the time is almost 7 am. It's still kind of early, but I may as well get up. I know Cairo will be up soon also, so maybe I can make him breakfast. I get out of bed and make my way to the bathroom. I brush my teeth, shower, and do my hygiene routine. After applying lotion and a bit of perfume, I put on my underwear, bra, a t-shirt and a pair of leggings. I grab a pair of slides and slip then on before I make my way to the kitchen. I go into the fridge to see what is available to make. I decide on eggs, french toast, and fruit. I prepare everything the way I know Kai likes it and I make a plate for him along with a cup of orange juice. As I am placing the cup of orange juice on the kitchen island, I see Kai resting against the kitchen doorway staring at me. I can't really read his emotions right now.

"Hey Kai good morning....I made breakfast. Cinnamon french toast and eggs with cheddar cheese," I said softly. Kai's eyes travel to the plate of food and then back to me. He nods his head and takes a seat at the kitchen island. I sigh because he couldn't even respond to me. I make my plate and glass of orange juice and I sit down next to him and we both start to eat.

"....This is good thank you," Cairo said softly after a few minutes of silence.

"You're welcome baby...oh shit...I'm sorry," I said quickly. Why did I let that slip just now?! Just being with him brings me back to the times we were a couple. I feel Cairo's head snap in my direction and I swallow the contents in my mouth before looking at him. Cairo eyes me closely before taking a sip of orange juice.

"....I'm sorry about last night," I said.

"I don't want to talk about that right now Jai," Cairo said while rubbing his left temple.

"Ok....well....do you want me to leave? I don't want to make you uncomfortable," I asked.

"....Right now I'm not sure."

"Ok....uh what are your plans today? You have meetings for the business?"

"Yeah....I have one at 10 and then one at 1, then I'll be done for the day. Tomorrow will be busier."

"Ok...well after the meetings would you want to explore Atlanta a bit? I can find us some things to check out....maybe find a good place for dinner?," I offered.

"You know what....I do want to talk. I want to know why you followed me here to Atlanta. What was your plan?," Cairo asked in an aggravated tone. I sigh as I set down the fork in my hand and turn towards Cairo.

"I just wanted to be with you Cairo," I said softly.

"That's all you have to say?"

"What else is there to say? I have told you how I feel about you. I tried to give myself to you and you rejected me," I said.

"Because it wasn't genuine."

"It was Cairo. Why don't you believe that?"

"You could have been trying to get me back the second you got back to Houston. Instead you went out and dated someone else for months."