Promises
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Last published Wed, Feb 13, 2019
Nessa was a 22 year old college student, living in a different country. Back home she left a 3 year old son with her mother to pursue her degree in Dermatology. The new city has its own deep, dark secrets. Can Nessa survive the heat and hurt of Cape Town or will she be left broken and unrepairable after all is said and done??
Jaquan is a 29 year old man working part time at a convinient store and owns a garage/car sales. Already having lost his wife, Jaquan feels like the world is against him and all he can focus on is himself. What happens when he crosses paths with Nessa? Will there be a happily ever after or happily never after ...??
Read more to find out more as their journey begins...
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