Neither One Of Us.

"Can't you understand Matthew! We can't be together! I am not fit for your family! You just said it along with your father!"

"Taila! please! Don't go! come on, I don't want to lose you! T, I love you!" Matthew shouted out as T stopped in her tracks before turning around, looking at him as a tear went down her face. She shook her head at him as Matthew came running towards her, holding her tight in his embrace.

"Please, Taila! don't do this to us, don't give up on us!"

"I am not giving up on us! You gave up on us! Have fun in Boston on your scholarship!" Taila said, letting go of his embrace as she ran towards her car, driving off fast. The rain started pouring, and just like that, Matthew lost the love of his life forever!

Matthew J. Marston was the star hockey and wrestled in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was the all-American boy from a rich family , and his last name was access to get into anywhere in town. His last name was famous in town for generation for having lawyers and attorneys in his family that always got anyone in the Marston family out of trouble.

Taila Mickelson was you all around girl next door. The perfect friend that you can call on night or day. Her last name was famous in town as well, as her mother owned the best beauty and hair salon in town. Her father owned the best BBQ restaurant in town as well. Her last name was spread out like Matthew last name, she like being just your friendly friend next door who can help you whenever you call.

Even though both families were well known in Natchitoches. Life for both families is different. It was the early 70s, and the race was still very strong in the small town, white hang out with white, black, and hung out with Black. Even though they came together for school events, parents panel, fair, and more, they knew the limit to not hanging out with others.

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