He Calls Me Harmony

Chapter twenty two: Drops Of Jupiter

My father’s fortuitous appearance was stomach churning. Not that I didn’t want to see him; I just didn’t want to see him in the state I was in. I was teeth chattering afraid when he questioned the limp in my walk. I wanted to lie to him when he continued his investigation into my absence of the night before. Yet I didn’t. I spilt the truth out like a cup overflowing. His reaction was subtle. He didn’t automatically scold me. He didn’t automatically shun me. He actually took a step back and sat down quietly. This in this case made matters worse for me. My father is never- quiet; so when he was I knew something was wrong. My parents raised me to live by integrity. It is a curse that I felt at that moment could have ended my whole being. There we stood silent. Then suddenly he began to sob. At first it was in audible,but it became louder as the minutes passed. I took in a breath and walked over to him. I place my arms around his neck. As if automatic, he wrapped his arms around my waist. The moment of silence aid more than any words could round up. He has finally let go. He has finally given me my wings.

Michael told me about his and my father’s conversation after wise. I was pleased with the way Michael handled it. I am also pleased with the reassurance that my father has bestowed his blessing upon Michael; finally. I know how important my safety and well being is to my father,but I also know at some point he needed to let go. When that time came he had no choice but to back down. Which he,reluctantly did. A few days has passed since then. Though we came to terms on my side, Michael is still struggling. He has yet to tell his parents. I hate the feeling of guilt wavering over me. Michael assures me that there is no need to worry. I know he is just trying to make me feel better and enlighten the situation,but there’s an elephant in the room. It is not going away. When I express this to Michael, he just smiles and caresses my face and says softly: “Harmony,You have to trust me. What have I told you about doubts?”-,I would sigh and retort: “Michael this is not doubt,this is worry”, He would smile in response just before planting soft kiss on my lips. Kisses that will always make me forget all worries. I have a free weekend today; therefore I plan on talking to Michael about it. I cannot sleep nor eat until Michael tells his family. I reiterate; I was taught to live by integrity;that means no lies. . I am grabbing my blue jacket off the coat rack when my new roommate; Alexandria Hall,walks in. She is a pretty nice girl. She has burgundy shoulder length hair,which matches her equally fiery attitude. She is from Florida. I have been rooming with her for about two weeks now. She smirks at me as I walk past her heading towards the door. I stop and stare at her questionably. She continues with her silent smirk. I shake my head laughing. “Ok what is it?”,She shrugs her shoulders looking away. I stood there for another moment pondering on whether or not I should investigate her smirk. I chose not to do it this time. I say my goodbyes and walked out. I am unfortunately taking the bus to Michael’s side of town. I check my watch before crossing the street to the bus stop. I am right on time. I jog across the street over to the bus stop. It only took the bus ten minutes to arrive. I quickly hoped in paying my fee. I find the nearest seat next to the buses doors. I sit and look around. It is empty today mostly. I still do not know how I am going to get it through Michael’s thick skull that it is important that he tells his family; most importantly to make him see that I will be by his side no matter what. The trip to Michael’s side was a little exhausting so I found myself dozed off after ten minutes. I awake to someone tapping my shoulder; it was the bus driver telling me my stop. I bashfully thank him and climbed off. I slowly walk over to Michael’s apartment. I take in a deep breath once I am in front of Michael’s door. Ok you can do this! Just telling him how you feel about this! My conscious screamed. I nod to myself. “Okay I can do this”,I repeatedly whispered to myself while knocking.

After the second knock the door opened. Michael appeared from behind it smiling. “Hey Harmony”, He said in that soft voice of his. I cannot help but cheese a little. “Hey Michael”,I said softly. His smile widens. He opens his arms asking for a hug. I step closer and wrap my arms around his neck. “I missed you”, He whispered into my ear. I giggle breaking the hug. “Michael I visited you last weekend”,He nods. “I know but I hate being apart from you,I need you by my side”,I cheese harder. The things he says; always make me feel wanted. “I know,But Michael I need to talk to you”, His smile fades and is replaced with a look of concern. I force a smile. He shifts to the left of me allowing me inside. I slowly walk in still configuring my thoughts. After awhile of getting situated, I take in a deep breath. "Michael...", I exhale. "I know you have said that thing's are great, but I know it isn't.", He sighs.  "Joya I have already told you already things are fine.", i sigh again. "Michael just listen and hear me out. Please?", He stares at me silently for awhile before nodding. "Well Michael I have been feeling very guilty lately about you know... And i feel telling them would better the situation. Michael secrets are never good. Honestly it feels like you are a bit shamed...", i admitted honestly. Michael eyes soften. "I did not know you felt that way. I knew about your guilt but do you really think i am ashamed of what we did?", i nod in agreement. He lowers his head into his hands. "I am so sorry Harmony i am", He said in a muffled tone. I take his hands and place them in his lap. He slowly glances up at me. "Michael do not apologize. Just promise me that you will call them today", "You want me to do it now?", I nod. He mumbles something under his breath before standing up. I give him a warm smile. He chuckles and continues walking towards his telephone. I walk over to him and take his free hand as he dails with the other. With each ring he squeezes my hand. Before the last ring, someone answered. I could tell because micahel's breath became shorter from nervousness. "H-Hello?..,", He answered. I kiss his cheek softly indicating that he has my full support. While standing, i watch michael's every facial expression; so far things are going well. Then Michael began to cry. A lone tear falls from his face. I feel terrible. Michael is doing this for me. I fall in love with him more and more. This was just icing on the cake for me. When he finishes. I could hear his mother cooing at him. I let out a sigh of relief. A few minutes pass by before michael hangs up. He turns to me. "I love you so much.", He said leaning down to kiss me. I lean up awaiting for that tingling feeling i get every time our lips touch. Once his lips were on mine, i sighed happily. My world is ever so complete when he kisses me. He breaks the kissing grasping my face in his hands. "My mother, father, and siblings are coming.", "When?", "Next week", I gasp. "Isn't that ypur birthday", He slowly nods. "Yes but please do not make a huge spectical of it because it is against religion to celebrate ok?", I raise my brow in confusion but nod agreeingly. Only problem is, How can i not make a spectical about his day of birth. If it wasn't for his mother giving birth to hin on the eve of august twenty-nineth, than i would not have him today. He returns with that beautifully warm-lazy smile of his. I hope i do not let him down...

To Be Continued