Disclaimer: From this point forward, there will be no more sections from Mike's POV. Everything will be told through Alaya's eyes. The book is nearing the end so that the next can begin. Enjoy :)
Alaya
"I haven't spoken to him in a few days."
My friend gasps on the other end of the phone in exaggeration. "Seriously, Lilo? This shit again?"
I shake my head as if Stacia could see me.
It's been a few weeks since my breakdown. After that night, Mike hasn't been himself. He seems more distant. When we are together and around others, he is the perfect boyfriend. But instead of sleeping over, I wake up to an empty bed after he slips out in the middle of the night. Instead of being held, I rock myself to sleep during my depressive moments. Instead of being there for me, he seems to be too busy for me now. And it's only gotten worse.
Me and Mike have been getting into arguments left and right lately over simple things. Misunderstandings through text messages. Forgetting to call or text one another back. Inconsistency in our communication. Even arguments about the cap of the toothpaste being left off when he actually decides to stay the night at my apartment.
"So..." I hear Stacia pop her gum in that annoying way she knows I hate but she does purposely because I hate it. "What was it this time? Did you forget to kiss his ass after sucking his..."
"Stacia! Really?!" I cut her off before she can finish and hear her burst into a fit of giggles. I can't help but do the same. Seems like she is one of the only people who can make me smile while this is going on. Whatever "this" is...
"Girl, honestly, I don't know what the hell is going on. Last argument we had was about how I haven't been texting him back like I used to. Quickly after he texts me. But I told him that work has increased because it's the busy season so I'm not able to pick up the phone as often as before. He doesn't seem to think that's a good enough explanation."
"You know niggas usually act this way when..."
"Don't say it. He's not cheating..."
The words echo against my brain as I try to believe them myself.
"Ok, sis. Well...look, you know I don't want to leave you hanging and all but I have to get Jaiden from her dads soon. And you know how that goes." She groans as we close the call with I love you's and promises to catch up later.
I lay on my back and stare at the ceiling. Recently, me and Mike have barely said 2 sentences to each other in the past 2 days. I pick up my phone and scroll through our text stream:
6/29/12
10:37am Me: Hey, baby. Good Morning.
2:54pm Mike: Sorry babe. Busy day. What's up?
3:12pm Me: Nothing much. Missing you.
10:31pm Mike: Miss you too. Super tired. GN.
10:32pm Me: Oh...ok. Goodnight, then...
7/1/12
1:25pm Me: So...are we not talking or something?
1:34pm Mike: What? Why you ask that?
1:38pm Me: Never mind. Will I see you today?
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A Day In His Life (Completed)
Fiksi UmumMichael used to be in love. But because of previous heartbreak, he's hesitant to love again. Until he met Alaya. She would tell you she is just your average girl, but Mike knows better. Yet, he can't seem to allow himself to accept what he feels, un...
