Broken Soldier: A Lost Hearts Novella: Novella One (Lost Hearts Series) by Blue Saffire

Author:Blue Saffire [Saffire, Blue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Perceptive Illusions Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2018-05-27T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Here for You

Lakia

I’ve been on cloud nine for the last two weeks, but today is hitting me so hard. While others are out having fun at barbecues, this day brings me so much pain. I was flooded with memories of my brother from the time I woke up.

I didn’t think a simple holiday would dredge up so much hurt. I can still recall the laughter in my brother’s voice the last time we talked. He’d been teasing me about my lack of adult life.

Myles knew I loved to spend time with my books. I can get lost in them for days. When it’s not my books, it’s my son. I rarely go out. I never bothered to date, I just don’t have time for it.

I remember Myles’ promise that day. He laughed his butt off when I told him I spent my twenty-eighth birthday, at Chucky Cheeses with my son. It took almost two full minutes for him to calm down.

“Sis, when your big bro gets home, he’s going to teach you how to have a life. I’m going to drag Parker’s ass to Texas and we’re going to show you how to live. You had a kid, Kia. You didn’t die,” he chuckled.

Another tear slips free, as I play the conversation in my head again and again. I know today must be hard on Mama. She came for Isaac last night, but it dawn on me this morning that she did it as a distraction. I should have known when she kept going on and on about the plans she had for them.

I’m glad my son can give her the reprieve she needs. I’ve found my way into a bottle of wine. Okay, I may have found myself in the bottom of a few bottles. They have been my solace in the mist of my hurt.

I’ve picked up my phone to text Parker a hundred times, but I’ve cut myself off from sending a drunken text each time. I’m still focused enough not to want to embarrass myself. Although, it stings that I haven’t heard from him today.

I look out of the window from my perch on the bench seat. The lights are all off in my house, I haven’t moved since the sun went down. However, I can see the lights are on in Parker’s place.

“What are you doing in there?” I wonder aloud.

I blow out a breath, no longer wanting to be alone, —and I mean that in so many ways. Decision made, I get up to stumble to my room to freshen up. I change out of my jean shorts and tank top, into a strapless sundress. I look in the mirror and start to feel a little self-conscious.

Before Isaac, I was a slim thick chick. Over the years, I’ve become more curvy thick, with some extra cushion. I don’t mind. Although, Toni has made comments before about me letting myself go. I frown at that thought and stick my tongue out at my reflection.

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