My Love, My Life

We Met....

Theodosias P.O.V

It was the next day and I decided to call Phillip to congratulate him for getting first place. He seemed like he'll make it through the first round. I sighed since I had mailed him a small congrats presant. I sure hope he'll like it. I decided to call him and I had just finished my classes and was in the practice room, playing my harp. I sighed waiting for him to pick up as he said," Hello?" I said," Hey Phillip!" He said, " Oh, hey Princess! How are you? " I smiled fiddling with the hem of my jeans said, " I'm great! Congrats on getting first place! How's it like over there?" Phillip said, " Cold. It's snowing..." I said," Whoa! That's cool, I've never seen snow before..." He said, " Really?" I said, " Yeah. It's kinda crazy. " He said, " Oh." I asked, "What are you doing? " He said, " Well, I finished practicing with my piano teacher. " I said, " Oohh! What song did you play?" He said, " Oh man, it was a lot. Mostly just scales and arpeggios and chords....we didn't really play songs but we're getting there..." I asked, " Does she teach beginners?" Phillip said, " No, she teaches me personally. Anyway, we only did all that just so she can see if I can actually play...actual if I remember. Y'know I haven't been performing in a year right?" I said, " Oh, I forgot about that? How come?" He was quiet then said, "Well... I  just needed a break. And something happened that year too...that I wasn't there for." I asked, " Do you want to talk about it?" Phillip said, " Um...well...no. but I think it's best that I do." I said, " You don't have to baby." He sigehd said, " Well, I choose to. One of my aunts passed away. And my grandma. It's been weird since my grandmother always sat next to me during the holidays....and now it'll be weird since she won't be there. And my aunt and I usually hang out a lot but that'll be weird too since she won't be there. And I'm still grieving over them since I had a strong relationship with them." I said," Oh...I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences. " He said, " Heh, you don't have to say that, " I asked, " Is there anything I can do to help? " He said, " I don't know. Anyway, what are you doing? " I said, " Practicing my harp. I liked the song you played yesterday. " Phillip said, " Y'know I'm in a different time zone right? It's night time over here. " I said, "  Oh. " Phillip said, " I'm six hours ahead of you guys." I laughed said, " Thats...weird." He laughed said, " Well, at least I'm leaving this country next month. What's today's date?" I said, " Um...let me check..." He said, " Mmkay."

I said, "November eighteenth. Why?" Phillip said, " I don't like it here. Too cold." I laughed said, "Oh well, your aren't staying there forever! Did you meet anybody?" Phillip said, " I made a new friend named Peter. A lot of girls are trying to hit on me. It's super annoying. " I said, " Oh, it's isn't really a difference over here. It's kinda the same for me." He asked, " People are hitting on you? How can they not notice that big ring on your finger?" I said "I dunno...How you feeling sweetie?" He said, " Eh. I'm alright. I'm thinking of inviting Peter over. We were going to play video games. We wanted to celebrate!" I laughed said, " Well, you go have fun. I have to go. I love you baby. " Phillip said, " I love you too baby girl. Bye." I said, " Peace." I ended the phone call as Zuri jumped on me as I yelled. She laughed said, "I heard that whole sappy conversation! " I laughed said, "Get off me! I can barely breathe!" She laughed climbing off as I sat up and stood up. She asked, " When are you guys gonna see eachother?" I said, "The week before graduation. Why do you want to know?" She said, "Just asking. " I said, " Ookay." We were quiet as I asked, " Is there something you're not telling me? " Zuri said, " There's nothing I have to say." I said, "Okay."

Later...

I was by myself, as I decided to just go order a pizza. I began to make my way to the door but heard really loud gunshots. They shot like...fifteen times. I heard sirens wailing as I leapt to Phillips bed frightened as I decided to video call him. I waited as he picked up asked, " Hey Theo-Whats wrong?" I said, "I heard gunshots and I think someone died. It scary over here..." He said, "Hold on..." I waited as I looked around. Hopefully Zuri and Jamal and Destiny and Kenya and Angie are okay... Phillip said, " Okay, what happened babe?" I said, " I heard fifteen gunshots, and there police cars going by... It's scaring me." Phillip said, " Just breathe baby girl." I said, " I want you back..." He said, " I know. I wanna come back to you too. Trust me, you'll be okay. Do you want me to stay on the phone with you." I said, "Y-Yeah." I sighed as I pulled the covers on me as he asked, " Is there anything you want to talk about? " I said, " I think this has to do with the protesting. " He said, " Oh. Well, have you ever been in a situation like this?" I said, " When I was ten. Me and my Dad were living in the hood at the time so it was like this a lot. We always heard frequent gunshots and stuff. There were riots too. It wasn't fun...." He said, "What did you do?" I said, " Well, I'd...sing." he said, " Well, why don't you do that?" I sighed took a deep breath as my hands were shaking. I began to sing the song Farewell from Harriet.  He sighed listening with a small smile on his face. When I finished, Phillip said, " That sounded nice." I said, " Thanks." He asked, " Do you feel better?" I said, " Yeah, thanks for the help."

Phillip smiled said," Anything for you Princess." I said, " Thanks Pip." He said, " Anytime sweetie. Bye." I said, " Bye bye." As we ended the call. I heard knocking as I opened the door as Zuri flew in pulling Jamal along as Kenya and Destiny and Angie came too. I asked, " Y'all okay?" Zuri said, " My dad got shot!"