*Back to Present*
Bakari's POV
"What happened after?" Bakari questioned
"Our career choices took us separate ways, Reece's job was based in California and I wanted to move to New York, so we broke it off. He and I are still really good friends and he'll always be something special to me".
"I'm sorry, I didn't know all that about you Babydoll". I turned and switched our bodies so she was resting upon my chest. I rubbed her back as soft tears flowed from her eye opening, hitting my chest, and creating softened and damp spaces on my white tee.
"I let her get raped, maybe that's why she kissed Donavan". She cried softly
"No. No. There is no excuse for that. She didn't have to kiss anyone and you didn't let her get anything".
"But I did". She cried some more.
"You only let her get raped if you saw it and didn't try to do anything. Which you didn't do, you tried and ended up almost getting hurt yourself. You're the best friend ever," I whispered to her, looking down at her like she was a baby."I'm thankful, thankful that bastard saved you and I'm thankful he hurt you".
"What!" She jumped up, looking at me as if I was crazy.
"You wouldn't have ended up with me, I'm happy I got the chance to find you".
"Don't say things like that Bakari, you frightened me."
"I'm sorry, Princess. You know I'd never really want someone to intentionally hurt you. If I was there you wouldn't of had to worry on him.." I mumbled. "I'm happy you're here now, I had to figure it out then, and I'm still figuring it out now, but you're making it a lot easier".
"Thank God, for people like me". I fake gloated
"You're silly". She lightly slapped my chest before laying back down. Soon I heard her soft snores and realized she had fallen asleep. So I allowed myself to fall into a peaceful slumber such as she.
I was relieved to find that we both have crazy past lives, these things can change people in serious ways. Oliva can't seem to forgive herself after that incident, and I have trouble letting women into my life. I know with time, everything's going to be alright.
Waking up the next morning my jitters were back, I'd have to spend the entire day without her and spend it with her father. Something I have highly been trying to steer clear of. I can only do that for so long, I guess today is the day I can't get out of.
Oliva was going to stay in bed a little longer, she didn't have bridesmaids dress shopping until later. As I was getting out of bed she jumped on my back.
"Oliva, I got to get dressed," I mumbled.
"5 more minutes, you're so warm". Her face pressed into my back her arms gripping my neck tightly.
"What about your father's tuxedo shopping," I chuckled.
"He can wait 5 more minutes, you're too warm, please". She begged. "Just until I fall asleep again".
"I can't baby you know that," I countered.
"Please," she whined
"Now please don't act like that, princess".
"Please, Daddy". I groaned as I slowly found myself gliding over to the bed again taking my place right beside her. Pulling her into my chest, her head crashing into it.
"You know I have to go, why are you messing with me". I spoke clearly and quietly
"I'm sorry, I just.."
YOU ARE READING
Say You Won't Let Go *EDITING*
RomanceA young beautiful girl named Olivia decides it time to fulfill her dreams to becoming a fashion designer. She believes that moving to New York is going, to be a jumpstart in her career. What she didn't know was that she was going to meet Bakari Mo...
