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  Angelic and I really hit it off, she’s a crack up. Then their is Liza, very thoughtful and friendly, but also stern in her own ways. Vincent, he seems to be the clown of the family, the prankester, but also serious at the same time. Carter... well I guess you could say he is himself and a little bit of everyone in his own way. He’s nice also. Charles seems to be a kind, caring and gentle person. Very easy to get along with. Heaven, I think that she is the sweetest of all, and she don’t care to tell you what she thinks, which is a very good characteristic to have. And last, but not least, their is Mica. He is my favorite. It’s kinda hard to describe him in just a few words. His eyes mezmorize me eveytime I look into them, he is also very sweet, kind, loving and considerate, plus so much more that it would litterally take me all day long to describe the way that I see him.

  But after we were done preparing for their occasion tonight, Mica for some reason insisted to take me out to buy something to wear for tonight. I seriously have no clue to why that is. But I finally agreed to go. It didn’t take long to go and then to come back. I’m now dressed or I should say redressed for tonight, and my hair fixed differently.

  When I walked out of the room where I was done changing, Angelic was standing outside the door waiting on me.

  “Wow! Raven, you look hot. I see why Mica is so interested in you, besides your adoring personality. You are seriously beautiful, and if you don’t mind me saying, you should dress like this more often.”

  “Thanks Angelic.” I said, surely looking embaressed. “But I’m sure that Mica is just trying to make this week great for me. I’ll be leaving soon and he’ll move on.”

  “I wouldn’t be so sure Raven. I see the way he looks at you. He don’t look at any other woman the way he looks at you, Your the only one. Trust me, please. Besides you are vey sweet and kind and you seem like a great person to be around. You fit right in with our family, that’s a good thing. And if you go back home I think that I would like to keep in touch. You would be a good friend to have.”

  “Thanks again Angelic. I would like to keep in touch with you. You also would be a great friend to me.”

  “Then it is settled, when or if you leave we will keep in touch.” She said in her chipper little tone.

  “Sounds great.” I said back to her.

  “Well, come on then. I think it’s time to show you off to everyone. I’m sure that Mica is dying to see you in this outfit that he got for you.”

  “That reminds me.” I said. “Why does he keep insisting on buying me these things? Don’t get me wrong it’s very nice of him, but we hardly know each other.

  “I’ve already told you this Raven. He likes you. pretty much from the first time that he laid his eyes on you.” She emphasized the word first, which was sorda strange, but for what reason I am not sure. “Don’t you see it? “She continued. “It’s hard for him to take his eyes off of you. So just stop being so dag on stubburn.”

  “Of course I’ve noticed, I’m not blind.” It’s easy to be myself around Angelic also. “I just didn’t know why. I mean he’s famous, all of you are and well-- I’m ordinary, plus we just met.”

  “Raven, we were all ordinary at one point. You are so silly. Come on girl. Let’s get you downstairs.” She laughed and I just smiled at her.

  When we got downsatirs, two or three people had already shown up, but so far no sign of Krystal. I would reconize her from the movie, she couldn’t look that different. As I was thinking this, I felt someone grab my hand from behind me. I turned to see Mica smiling at me so angelically with my hand in his.

  “Do you know how beautiful and tempting you look right now? Mica asked starring at me.

  “Well your sister told me how hot I looked in this outfit.”

  “She was telling the truth. “He said.

  “Of course I was. Raven just don’t want to admitt it. She seem’s as though she can be stubburn when it comes to some things.” Angelic told him. I swear she is a perky one.

  “Thanks guy’s, really.” I said trying not to blush at the words they were saying to me.

  “Well I don’t know about you two, but I’m going to go mingle with people.” Then she turned and walked off to go talk to everyone.

  “Raven would you like to take a walk with me, before everyone else shows up. It’s still a little warm out.”

  “I’d like that.” I told him.

  With my hand still in his, we walked out of the back door. The stars were starting to come out, yet it was not completely dark out yet. And like he said, it was still nice out.

  We walked over to a huge tree at the far end of the yard. We sat down in the grass under the tree. He continued to hold my hand while we talked. He wanted to know about my family. I told him some good parts before I met Lavon. He asked me what would happen when I had to go back home, with my situation. I just said it should be fine, that I wouldn’t be going near Lavon and that I would stay with my mom. But as I was saying this, I think he seen my hesitation. His expression changed for a split second, but he pulled it back together very quickly. It was hard for me to be sure if it had changed or not, it was so quick. I don’t know.

  “I really do wish that you would stay longer. I want more time to get to know you.”

  “I have to get back home to get into my mom’s house before she gets to worried about me. I would love to stay longer though but I don’t think that, that would be good right now.” I really do want to stay, but for some reason I felt like I shouldn’t say that to him. I don’t want to rush things, to seem to desparate!

  “I understand. Especially about your mom worrying about you. My mom would worry just the same if it was me even though both of us are grown.” He laughed quietly. Then it was quiet for a moment.

  “I really like you Mica and your family. Eveyone of you seem like wonderful people.”

  “My family likes you, and well-- I really like you.” He stared into my eyes. It’s like he is hyptmatising me. “So you say you like me. In what kind of way do you like me?”

  His question caught me off guard. “I-- like you like you. Probably more than I should...”

  Before I could finish, his lips were pressed against mine, for the third time. His lips were gentle and the kiss was more passionate, more full of hidden desires than the other two.

  As the kiss began to grow even more, we were interrupted by Angelic clearing her throat. When we looked up, before anyone could say anything, we seen Krystal standing a few feet behind Angelic. She had followed her outside. I sighed. Krystal had an expression on her face that could burn you alive, if it was possible. Then she turned to make her way angrily back to the house. Mica looked at his sister more harshley than he should have.

  “Mom wanted me to tell you that everyone is here and that we are getting ready to eat.” Angelic had a apologetic look on her face and in her eyes. Then she turned to walk back to the house.

  “This can’t be good.” I mumbled under my breath. “Mabe I should go. I don’t want to be the cause of any trouble for you.

  “Don’t worry Raven. It will be fine. I know how to handle her. C’mon let’s get inside.”

  He stood up and took my hand to help me up off of the ground. He kept my hand in his and led the way into the house. I hope she doesn’t cause a scene.

  When we walked in, I seen Heaven and Charles bringing the food out from the kitchen and setting it on the table. We started toward the table to sit, but before we could, Krystal approached us.

  “Would you care to explain?” She asked Mica while glaring at me.

  “Their is nothing to explain, because it is none of your buisness. He said in a quiet but harsh tone.

  “I think it is. Did you tell your little friend what goes on at work between me and you?”

  “Your being dillusional. Nothing happens, but for us playing our parts for the movie. You
need to go sit down. You are disrespecting me, my family and our home with your nonsence.” He pulled me past her and we sat down at the table. I sat next to Angelic and Mica sat next to me. Krystal-- who is for sure going to irritate me, intentionally sat beside Mica.

  I kept up a smile and listened to some of their stories about the funny things that happens on the set of the movie. But as I was listening I was thinking about how much I wanted to shove my fist right down Krystal’s throat, with all the little remarks she was throwing my way, but acting like it was nothing of that sorts. I’m not stupid.

  After we were done eating, everyone lingered around the house talking and enjoying themselves.

  “So Raven, are you having a nice time?” Angelic asked me.

  “Trying to!” I said with a little frustration in my voice.

  “Don’t let her get to you Raven. She’s just jealous. I mean look at yourself, plus she wants Mica and she can’t have him.”

  Krystal came over and interrupted our conversation. “So, tell me Raven. What was your mother thinking when she named you?” Their was a devious smile on her face and she laughed quietly.

  I had to close my eyes and take a deep breath, before I did something to ruin everyone’s night. Like I said, I have a bit of a temper.

  “Look Krystal, I happen to love my name, and if it bothers you so much mabe you shouldn’t be over here.”

  About that time Mica came from the kitchen, where he was helping his parents put away the food.

  “What’s going on?” He asked.

  “Why don’t you ask Krystal.” Angelic said to her brother.

  Krystal spoke. “I was wondering Mica. I thought you said you didn’t want to be tied down to anyone. That you wanted to be free. Besides I thought you were happy with our friendship with benefits.” She smiled smug, and stroked her finger’s down his biceps.

  I spoke before anyone could say anything else. “Mica. I’ve had a nice time with you here in New York, but I think it’s time for me to leave. Thank you for everything. It was very nice to meet you and your wonderful family. You guy’s have been nothing but nice to me.” Then I looked over at Angelic. “Angelic, I hate to ask, but would you mind driving me back to my hotel, please?” I asked her because I didn’t think it would be good to hurt myself further by letting him drive me when possibly he might want me to stay. He may be able to persuade me. Definately Angelic could take me.

  “I don’t mind. Let’s go.”

  “Raven wait! Don’t leave yet.”

  “Sorry Mica, but I really think that it’s time for me to go. Trust me on that.”

  He followed me out to Angelic’s car, trying to talk me out of leaving. Just like I figured that he would.

  “Raven, please just listen to me first.”

  I turned to look at him. “What is it Mica?”

  “I really don’t want you to leave. “He said as he wrapped his arms around me.

  “Mica look. I don’t belong here. I can’t put up with this type of stuff.” I said pointing in the directon of Krystal, where she stood in the doorway listening. “Things like this is one of the reason’s for me leaving my ex. I’m sick of all of the drama. I really do like you Mica, but like I said to much drama.”

  Before I had the chance to turn and get in ther car, he pulled me closer and crushed his perfect lips to mine. This time Angelic did not interrupt. He parted his lips slightly I could feel his cool breath on mine. I felt a shiver through out my body. I wanted to pull him closer to me, but I forced myself to push away from him. I was breathless, but their was still something that I had to say to him.

  “Mica, please don’t make this any harded for me. I have to go. It’s better this way.” I got into the car and we drove off , leaving Mica standing in the driveway watching us drive away.

  I tried my best to hold my tears back, but one or two escaped. Angelic dropped me off at the hotel with a promise and her number, that we would stay in touch. She said she hated the fact that I decided to leave early. I gave her my number told her thanks for every thing then walked into the hotel.

  I called the airport and I was set to leave in the morning. I was dreading to see what awaited me back home in Maine. What Lavon would say and do to me. Well at least I got a few good memories out of my trip to hold on to. Something that I can remember forever. Mica”s family and him and his wonderful kissing. I just wish that Krystal wasn’t anywhere in these memories. I should have known that this kinda life for me would be too good to be true. To be something without drama, everything has some type of drama attached to it anymore.

  Chapter Seven

  Not Ready For That

  It’s been a month since I left New York. My first week back after I told Lavon how it is, I pretty much locked all my feelings away. It was easier to cope with what I did, when I left New York when Mica didn’t want me to. I still hate myself for that. It wan’t easy for me to leave, I wanted to stay. To be with him, but the drama.

  I talk to Angelic and Liza about once a week when their not working. They are sorda mad at their brother. They think that if he cared he would come here after me. I tried to tell them that, that wouldn’t make it easy for me. They just keep saying that I’m being stubburn and need to get over it. It’s strange how close me and Angelic and Liza are in such a short time of knowing each other. But I love them to death already, they truely are great people to be around and talk to. I try not to think about Mica, but sometimes it is hard with everyone I know talking about him. Especially when I talk to his sisters they are alway’s mentioning him to me.

  I’m staying with my mom for now. Lavon was mad when I told him like it was. I just told him that we were through. I can’t deal with his crap anymore and he will never own me and that he will never lay another hand on me again. The arguement was a little bit worse, he did put his hands on me again. He hit me a few times and left marks, but I fought back this time. I’m not going to get into those details though cause it got pretty bad, but I survived and I’ll put it this way he’ll think twice before he lays a hand on me again. I found out after our fight that someone had showed him a picture out of this one magazine. It was me and Mica kissing at that party the first night I was in New York. You could say people think I’m famous for kissing him. But it’s not like that for me, I really do like Mica for who he is and not for his fame or his fortune. He is the one that I wish I could spend the rest of my life with, the rest of eternity with if such thing was possible. I don’t see that happening though with me being stubburn- as Angelic puts it- about me seeing him again just because of Krystal. This subject is so confusing.

  But anyhow. A week after mine and Lavon’s issue that we had, I decided to call Lavon and tell him that we could try to be friends but that was as far as it is to go, that he has no rights to me anymore. I mean we were together for five years. But I have made it clear to him that we can never be any more than just friends. I will not make that mistake again, besides I like having my own mind, and comming and going whenever I feel like it. It is a nice change to my life. I know it might be stupid to try and stay friends with him, but it may make it better to keep the peace.

  Well today I am going to look for an apartment, now that I’m working again I can afford it. I mean don’t get me wrong I love living with my mom, but were just to much alike, we’ll start bumping heads soon. Then it will just go down hill from there. But we love each other very much. She just worries way to much about me and alway’s has an opinion on everything that I do. It’s not a bad thing at all, It’s nice that she cares enough to give me her opinion and her outlook on things that I do. I mean she does know things, she was my age once. So I guess.

  Lila is here with me today, she’s gonna help me find a place.

  “Wow! Raven. you look hot in that outfit.” Lila told me when I walked downsatirs where she was waiting on me.

  I smiled.” You
r not the only that’s told me that.” I remembered Angelic telling me the same thing when I was in New York.

  “Is that one of the outfits that Mica bought you?” She asked innocently, not thinking that I might be upset by the mention of Mica’s name, since I’m trying not to think about that whole situation.

  I frowned at the memory brought up by that question. That wretched night when I left the person I so desparately want and need so bad. The one that since I’d watched him in the Dark Love movie, have wanted and had these reoccuring feelings that won’t go away and has had me thinking that with him and his family is where I am truely supposed to be in my life. All of the fantacy’s the dreams of him I’ve had. The one I said, I would do anything to have him want me the same way that I feel of needing and wanting him. I think that Lila seen the change in my expression.

  “Oh! I’m sorry Raven, I didn’t mean to......” She trailed off.

  “It’s not your fault, don’t worry about it Lila. Your not the one who ruined that night for me. Krystal did and I did for leaving, which I’ll never forgive myself for that stupid move, but I was just so mad.”

  “Why don’t you just call him?”

  “Haven’t I told you. I was told that I am being stubborn.” I tried to smile.

  “Well at least you havn’t lost touch. I mean you do still talk to his sisters.”

  “Yes I know, but Mica, he was just so convincing when I was there. I’m not sure how he really feels. Krystal made that part unclear for me. I’d rather avoid the whole thing, it makes it easier. It’s just to much drama, I had enough of that with Lavon.” My phone rang and interrupted me.

  Ring, ring, ring.

  “Thats mine.” I said. “Hold on a sec Lila.”

  “Okay.”

  “Hello.” I answered.

  “It took you long enough to answer.”

  “Hey Angelic, Whats up?” I asked her.