The Other Side of Love

Beautiful Pain.

Two months later-

Asia Pov:
I'm 60 days clean. And I feel amazing. Like a brand new person. I haven't really thought about that night much. I never speak on it unless I'm at a group sessions or in counseling. My therapist name is Anastasia. Shes a very beautiful black woman from London. She has helped me through so much. Most  importantly she helped me to see I have purpose and a reason to live.
A nurse told me I died that night and they revived me.

The doctors told me I was in a barbiturate-induced coma, or a deep sleep. I was just in deep unconsciousness. I stayed that way for two weeks. Then one day I just woke up. After staying in the hospital another week I was taken to New Chances Rehabilitation Living Center. It's about 6 hours away from Destin in a large gated community.                                    The whole city overlooks an isle of water. I had my own room in the east wing of Smith Hall.
I haven't talked to anyone except for Isabelle and Shiane. Not even Damien. When I do log in to my social medias he's the main one saying he loves and misses me. I wrote Kris a few times. He couldn't write back because I didn't include a return address in any of my letters. He did send a few to the Rehab. But I just couldn't bring myself to read them. No one really knows where I stay except for Belle. I've been asking her to come visit, but I know she's busy.
    Kris has a girlfriend. She's beautiful her name is Erica. And they looked so happy on Insta. I should have done right by him. I have the option to get released back to Destin or be relocated. I haven't decided yet.
I found out something new about myself. I have a knack for art. All forms of it. I didn't know I could play piano, but apparently I can. I've learned how to read music. And I plan on going to college. I would love to be an art teacher and a juvenile center. Help young girls not go down the road I went down.
I also learned something else less pleasant. I'm a sex addict. Well a recovering one. I think learning that hurt the most. Ana has shown me other ways to be intimate. She told me I was a conversationalist and that I attract most people with my strong personality. BuI'm I overshadow that with giving into sexual desires. It all made perfect sense now.
Talking about all of this made my subconscious mind open so every dream I had. I drew. I may try to sell some paintings for money when I go home. Wherever home is.

Ashley Pov: I was locking up the church after service. It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I just wish I could spend it with my King. I'm missing him so much. Especially now since my birth is right around the corner. Everyone keeps asking me what am I going to do. Nothing as usual. I wanted to just go home and he be there waiting for me. That would be the best present I could ever get.
I sighed as I put the church key in my purse. I was backing up to turn around when I heard a gun cock. "Might as well put that purse down and hand me that key." Lord please don't take me before I have my first child with the man I love.

Charles Pov: I watched as nephew put Ashley in the trunk. I was getting tired of waiting for Floyd so I made a move. Grant doesn't know anything about this, but I bet he will be excited to see me take some initiative. He's with that wife of his. I cringed at the thought of them together. Jamel hit the back of my truck twice letting me know I can leave now. I drove off heading to go see Will.
He preached a hell of a sermon today. He always said a metaphor for us to catch. I didn't hear anything today which mean there may be a meeting soon.
We have made literally millions of dollars since that Miami trip. Apparently some woman down there had cooked up a new drug, but she needed help with the recipe and distributing the product.
Will took care or everything and soon Twinkles were selling all over the streets and some urban stores and liquor stores. Money was just rolling in left and right. Will didn't seem to be pleased though. We started to have less and less business transactions and  more church events. Drew has been pastor for a while. I don't know why Will preached today. I don't really trust Drew. He too nice.
I made it to Will's house and waited for someone to open the gate.

Kendall Pov:
I was sitting on my kitchen counter waiting for Ky. We were about to get started on dinner. Her and I have grown very close, but I'm not sure if it's romance between us anymore. It's like having a little sister now. I don't know it's really weird. I still have feelings for her, but it's like every since Asia left we just fell off.
We have never did anything other than kiss. And it really upset me because I want more from her. Willis and I are really just co-parenting. I hate going to these marriage counseling sessions. The individual sessions are okay though. It's nice to have someone to talk to.
I did go on that vacation with my kids and I took my brother because he wined like a baby. I was tired of the usual island scene so I chose to go somewhere exotic.
We spend three whole weeks in Dubai.
It was the most relaxation I ever felt. I did everything from getting a massage to jumping off a cliff into a waterfall. I really found myself again and I'm happy.
I do miss Asia. I honestly wanted to apologize to her and tell her how much I love her. I can't wait to see her. Nobody really knows where she went after she left the hospital. I'm not sure if she went to one of her family members house or what.
I asked Kris has he talked to her almost everyday he just continues to say no.
I don't know if he lying or not.

Kaia Pov: I just finished doing Daniel hair.  He got damn near more hair than Keni.
"Thank you Ky. You were right it didn't hurt one bit."
I smiled. "Told you. You can go finish drawing now, but don't wake your sister up."
"Yes ma'am."
He kissed me on the cheek and left. Things have gotten way better between us. One day he just started talking to me. It was strange at first then I actually started getting comfortable with it. He's a real cool dude.
I went in the bathroom and ran tuned the shower on. I hate feeling like I have hair on me. I been working on his head for almost two hours. And he had good hair. It's just a long process. I had to wash and condition. Then rinse out and a leave in regime. And blow dry then straighten his hair before I twisted it. It turns out beautiful though.

When I stepped in the shower I started crying. I don't know why I just have been having breakdowns throughout each day randomly. I bet it's because I miss Asia. I haven't talked to her since Miami. She didn't really say much when I went in the room to visit her. She just kind of looked at me. Kendall said she did the same thing to her. I hope she gets home soon.

I got dressed and headed downstairs. Kendall was sitting on the counter. I walked over to her and leaned on the counter next to her and put my head on her shoulder. "You sure you feel like cooking?"
She shook her head no and she pulled me closer. We both looked at each other. And said "Gracie's." at the same time. Since Laurence wasn't needed as much at the house he open up this restaurant he named it after his wife that passed away a few years back. I miss him. I wish I would have treated him better when he worked for us. He said he would come back anytime and work for us again. And that Will and I are like family to him. I don't know though. Something tells me to keep old wounds bandaged.
My Dad has been dating someone. He seems to be happy. My momma hasn't said anything and that's weird to me. Maybe she found her someone herself. He asked me to set up a time where we can meet her. Might as well be tonight. The kids love him and I'm sure we'll all love his new boo.

Katey Pov: "Okay Jas girl see you Wednesday. I got the next  two off." "Love you too girl."
Whoo I'm so glad to be off it don't make no damn sense. Kay really had started a new damn plantation around this bitch. I need this job, but damn man I need a break too. I unlocked the door to my Acura and sat my purse in the passenger side. I got in and pushed the button to start my car.
  I always sat in the car and just scrolled on social media while the car got cool. I was hungry so I was thinking of where I wanted to grab a bite from. I haven't talked to Sam like that for real. He has a  new woman. I'm not really mad. I got me a few pieces here and there. But ain't nothing like your first love. I guess.
I decided on going to McDonald's, but then I heard a radio advertisement that said Gracie's was having all you can eat pasta and seafood day. I quickly switched lanes and I was headed there. It would be happy hour by the time I make it there and Lord knows I need this drink. Well drinks.

I finally pulled up and I seen Kendall I assumed Ky was with her too. I still don't understand what the hell is going on with them. I been working so much I haven't had the time to spend quality time with my baby. I plan on doing that for my days off though.
   I parked next to this nice looking lifted up Jeep. Ima be looking for those keys. I laughed to myself because I'm always trying to chase a sack.
I stepped in and I was right I seen Ken and Ky together along with Kendall's kids. They're so freaking cute. I looked over at the other door and I seen Samson walk in with some young girl. Smh. No wonder he can't answer his phone.