Forever Yours

Chapter 2: Marcus Mitchell

2 years later

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about that day. The day I broke my own heart all over again and the day I lost the love of my life. Even going to another state for school couldn't stop the hurt I was feeling. I tried contacting Evan afterwards but he would never answer the phone. I wanted him to know how much he meant to me but I couldn't tell him why I had to leave. If the situation were different, I would still be wrapped up in his arms with a wedding ring on my finger.

But it was for the best. But now it was time to stop running.

"You have everything?" Uncle Lawerence asked me as I closed the U-haul truck, "Because we ain't coming back."

"If I left it," I said walking towards him, "It was meant to be left."

We were moving out of my studio apartment and I was glad to be going home. My uncle nodded and I could feel a little bit of his sweat come off his head. I squinted as he wiped his forehead with the bottom of his black shirt. He walked towards his side of the truck as I walked towards the passenger side. I could hear my brother's voice as I approached and could easily tell who he was talking to.

"Yes baby," he smiled, "We'll be back in two days."

I could already tell by the way Darrius wiped his hand across his annoyed face that Caleb was whining about how long that will be. It didn't matter that it took a whole two days drive, Caleb expected my brother to be back by tonight like he was Flash. I laughed getting into the truck and listened as he continued the conversation.

"Chill out! You see me everyday!" He laughed awkwardly, "What is two days?"

I could hear what he said clearly and I couldn't help but joke about it when I said, "Oh so he misses daddy dick."

Darrius hit me on my shoulder out of embarrassment and told Caleb he would call him back once we find a hotel to stay in. I continued to laugh as he hung up and Uncle Lawrence got back in the car. He looked at us curious as to why Darrius was glaring at me as I laughed.

"Do I want to ask?" He said out loud to himself before waiting to say, "No, I just want to sleep."

We all laughed in agreement. I had a lot of things to move and I had to move into my new place on arriving to Dallas. So, I'm sorry Caleb but he was going to have to wait for Darrius a little longer.

Everyone was buckled in now and we took off towards our next destination. As we drove by the scenery, I was just happy that I was on my journey home. California was a nice escape but I missed everyone at home. From my best friend Kevin to Darrius's crazy friend Tre, I missed all of them. I also had to make things right between Evan and I.

I know that he wouldn't be happy to see me but at least I would be trying to salvage whatever relationship we had left. I sat back against the seat while Darrius texted on his phone. I could feel myself drifting off as we were almost out and I closed my eyes as I saw the sign that we were leaving.

**

We stopped in New Mexico for the night and my Uncle paid for the stay. We had separate rooms since we would only be staying for one night but Darrius took it up on himself to come into mine. I turned to my older brother confused as he closed the door behind him and he sighed sliding down the door before saying, "Why does a wedding have to be so stressful?"

I snickered as I threw my bag down and answered, "You're the one that wanted to get married bro."

"Yeah," he said getting up, "But dealing with two Johnsons is getting on my last nerve!"