Curved Edges ✔

(95) You are loved

♡ FELI

I listen to Donté talk about Ama. Finally. He didn't want to bother me with it but I didn't take no for an answer. He is worried about her. He heard Mona say Ama wasn't doing well when he dropped the key off.

He says: "Right before I wanted to leave, a guy walked up and I'm pretty sure Ama was hiding behind him. Also pretty sure that was Noah. I just don't get it. Why would she hide from me? And what's going on? I'm worried and probably horrible company."

He sighs and I put my hand on his leg. "Yeah, horrible. Providing me with a warm fire, wine, clothes, and a listening ear. Such a horrible person you are."

He chuckles a bit sad and I stand up to get my phone out of my bag. I send Ama a message asking her how she's doing. Simple and short. I hope she replies though cause now I'm worried too.

She doesn't reply and I worry even more. She always replies. She's always on her phone. I frown and decide to message Noah. Why not go straight to the source, right?

Hey Noah.

Do you know what's going on with Ama?

Tried to message her but she's not replying.

He clearly read the message, but after 15 minutes there's still no reply. And Donté is looking worse by the minute. He really cares about her and that's a rare sight. He's as closed off as they get. He's staring into the flames and doesn't even hear the elevator doors slide open on his floor.

I get up and make my way over to the elevator. I look up at Montell and read the shock in his eyes when he looks over my outfit. I can tell he's thinking about leaving without a word and I blurt out: "Please. Tell me Ama's okay. We're worried."

He mumbles, "Yeah, you probably should be."

I raise my eyebrows and my eyes demand him to elaborate.

He clears his throat, "She saw you two in the club."

I hear Donté's voice crack as he asks: "She came to the club? After her date with Noah?"

"Yeah, man. And saw you two... in a compromising position. She ran out crying. So yeah..." 

Montell rubs the back of his neck and stares at the floor for a second. He sighs and looks Donté straight in the eye and asks: "Is there anything going on between you and Feli? I mean, I don't think you would... I just have to ask. I hope you understand..."

Donté and I answer in unison, "No."

Montell looks relieved and Donté says: "I have to talk to her. If she thinks I... with Feli... I have to talk to her."

Montell holds his hand up, "No. Donté, listen to me. Leave her be. She's already doubting what she thinks she saw. She was spiraling into a dark place." 

He looks at me, "You both know I've seen enough broken women to know. Give her time. Time to work through everything that happened to her in a short time. Let her find her footing."

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♡ MONA

I'm on my way to my parent's house in Montell's car. He wanted to come with me but after Feli messaged all of us, we decided he should go to Donté to explain things. I sure hope they are hearing him out and that he can convince them to leave her alone.

She needs the world to revolve around her for a change. Because it never did. She has been through so much bullshit in her life with her damn parents, work, and the idiots who pretended to love her. I hope this yoga retreat helps her find her true self again.

To bring out that bubbly, loving redhead that found a place in my heart all those years ago. This is not just a regular friendship. I'd help her hide the body or bail her out of jail, if you get what I mean. And I pray every night that my love is enough to keep her here. To keep her going. But the darkness I saw in her eyes scared me.

How much can a girl take? She is so loving and caring to everyone she meets but doesn't even get half of that love back. And at some point, you're drained. She needs to love herself as much as she loves the strangers she greets with a smile. As much as she loves me. Because her love alone is enough to keep me going. It makes you feel better right away and makes you believe in yourself.

I drive up to the house and jump out of the car, dashing up the steps to the front door. The door opens before my hand reaches it. My mom pulls me into her arms and hugs me tight. I feel better on one hand and heartbroken on the other. Ama never had this. Yeah, I shared my mom with her. And my mom loves her with all her heart, but it's not the same.

Mom helps me pack Ama's stuff. Comfy clothes, fitness outfits, sneakers, her favorite heels, and a sexy dress or two, just in case. I add a 'Go Banana's' bath bomb to her make-up bag and grab her toothbrush from the bathroom too. I look around and grab a few hair ties before opening the drawer under the sink and find a collection of condoms. I chuckle and add them to the bag too, stealing one of the glow-in-the-dark ones for myself.

Dad walks in with the stack of her favorite books from his library. He smiles wide and puts them down on the bed. He picks up the picture frame from the nightstand and I can see the tears form in his eyes. "Please don't dad. I will cry too."

He blinks a few times and takes a deep breath. "She will be okay. She has to be. She's our girl. She's strong. She's loved. So much."

Yeah, I don't know about you, but the tears are streaming down my face at his words. My mom is sobbing too. We hug each other and send all the love we have for Ama into the universe. Once we're calmed down, I ask them to huddle close to me for a selfie. I take the picture and add some text and hearts to it. 

'Never forget that you are loved. We're your family. Forever.'

I pack the framed picture too and zip the bag closed. I kiss my mom and dad and walk out of the house to drive to Noah's house. 

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Yeah yeah, I know it's been decades since the last update.
My mood was lining up with Ama's and that made it hard to write.
But it's flowing, it's going, results are showing and my heart is glowing.
LOL. I clearly need sleep.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. More to come soon!
Love you!

Donté => LnDscripts

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