He Calls Me Harmony

Chapter twenty one: Coming To Terms

Sacrifice. Something that many humans do daily. Whether it be for religious reasons or for love; one always makes a sacrifice. As for me, i sacrificed my religion. I broke the first law in my relighion. I do not know how i will explain this to my mother. Being the hard Jehovah witness she is, i know she will not take this lightly. Yet in my heart and in my soul, the sacrifice was worth it. Becoming one with Joya was like a dream that became reality yet still felt unreal. Keeping that memory in my heart was well worth the sacrifice.

It has been two days since our night of blissful communion. Yet i have not heard or seen Joya since. The morning after she stated about getting a day of rest for her morning classes the following day but spoke of nothing more. It scares me. She is not like this. She would not just cut contact with me for this long, not after the night before. Of course my worries became curiosity. What happened to the cat who was also full of curiosity? Curiosity turned around and murdered the poor cat. Luckily for me; i am not a cat. Anyways, i decided today i would look into the reasoning's of Joya's absence. I am currently on my way to her dorm. I know that she should not be in class since it is mid-day. As i am driving i can't help but find myself panting like a dog. It is hot here in California; something i am still getting use to. The sun is directly reflecting off the hood of my truck into my eyes. Once i near a stop light, i take this time to fidget with the sun shade. After it was in a comfortable enough of position for me, i turn my gaze back to the red light. When it turns green i make a right turn. The entire route to Joya's university is agitating. Too many turns and roads. Not to mention the security breech there. Thirty minutes past before i finally make it inside the actual campus. Next obstacle; parking. Luckily today, it only took two minutes; three minutes top to find a park. I slowly climb out of the car. I check my self in the rear view mirror. Fidgeting with a few wrinkles, i turn and head to the main office to be checked in. I know, long process just to visit a girlfriend. It is worth it. After checking in and going through security i was chauffeured to Joya's dorm by a nice lady. I thank the kind lady once we stopped at Joya's room door. She nodded at my gratitude and clicked-clacked off. I took in a deep breath before knocking.What if she ignored me on purpose? No no Joya would not do that! Would she? Once the door opened my thoughts ceased to exist. There he stood, Tall, dark, and displeased by my presence. I felt a huge lump began to swell in my throat. I quickly forced the lump down before speaking. "Hello sir, i-it is nice to see you", I said in a weak tone. It is something automatic. "Why are you here?", He said in a low tone. "I-I came to see J-Joya s-sir", I stuttered aimlessly. He mumbles something under his breath before stepping out and closing the door. I quickly step back scared for what is to come next. I dared to look up into those dark eyes of his. Those eyes made my body shiver in fright. He shakes his head and rubs his temples. "You have some nerve boy", He snarled. I don't respond. He continues. "Some nerve, coming here wanting to speak to my daughter. She has school! She does not have time for you little romeo wanna be! You think you can waltz up here whenever you please huh?", Not knowing if that was a rhetorical question or not; i again keep my silence. "Answer me boy!", He barks. I jump and shake my had in disagreement. "No sir, this is my first time up here...sir", My voice was weak and soft. I hate this. He huffs. "You are something else I bet you didn't think i would find out huh?", Now it was my time to question. I furrow my eyebrows quizzed. "What are talking about sir?", He let's out a sarcastic laugh. I stand trying to find his reason of amusement. "You thought i woudn't find out you took the most precious thing my daughter has!", His voice boomed with rage through out the quiet halls. My heart race increased. My palms and forehead now beating with sweat. "I-I..", I could not get my words out. He knows, He quickly swivels around on his heels facing the door. He continues his rant by murmuring to himself. I watch silently scared to say anything. A moment passes before he speaks. "Look I want you to listen to me and listen good. If you break my daughters heart, I'll break you. Got it?", He said still facing the door. "Yes sir. I promise to you and Joya I will never hurt her, I-I love her", I did not understand why he didn't just blow up again. Yet I know in some twisted way he was accepting the fact that I am not going away. Nor is my love for Joya. Silence as if on cue, makes itself known. Maybe for once silence is golden. I still have one question that has been eating at me. "Mr. Riley, where is Joya? ", "She's out with her mother, Michael let that have been the last time you let your body take over your mind OK?", I smile to myself. The fact that he acknowledged me by name, made his approval vouchered. "Ok I will call her later, Have a nice evening Mr. Riley", I turn to walk away. "You are a good kid Michael ", He said in a near whisper. My smile widens. I turn around only to be greeted by the click of a closed door. I sigh happily and continued down the hall. Finally closure...

To Be Continued...