Impossibly Love by Morgan Shane

Author:Morgan, Shane [Morgan, Shane]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: TSW Books
Published: 2013-10-21T21:00:00+00:00

Light flickered through the window from the living room as I entered my house. Momma was home from work. She liked watching television in the dark.

Momma called out the second I walked through the front door, “Moya?”

“Yeah, Momma, it’s me,” I replied, gliding into the room to sit down on the crimson sofa beside her.

“Hey, baby girl,” she greeted me, rubbing my arm as I placed one of the yellow-orange, striped accent pillows on my lap.

Slipping off my shoes, I settled my bare feet on the warm carpet and made myself more comfortable. “How was work?” I asked,

Momma brushed back my curls as she said softly, “Not bad. It was a good day. Went out with Nessa?” she asked.

I kept my eyes away from hers and on the television, where she was watching an episode of Scandal. I didn’t want to tell Momma about Branden. There wasn’t anything to tell. Not yet. Not until I sorted out whatever it was that I’d suddenly started to feel for him.

“No,” I said, glancing back at her. “Just went out for a walk by myself.”

Momma leaned her head while regarding me with concern in her eyes. She reached over and squeezed my hand. “Is there something bothering you?” she asked. “People usually go for walks when they have a lot on their minds.”

I smiled to reassure her. “No. There’s nothing. I just needed some air.”

She relaxed her gaze on me then, gracing me with the heartwarming smile I loved so much. “Well, if you ever want to talk, I’m here, baby girl.”

I nodded in a way to say ‘I know’.

Getting even more at home, I sat Indian style on the sofa as I watched the rest of the show with Momma.

It went to commercial break, and immediately Branden popped up in my head. I wondered why he hadn’t asked for my number yet. Then again, I hadn’t exactly indicated to Branden I’d want to give him my number, when I’ve been so apprehensive about going on a date much less. Still, he seemed so troubled tonight. I wondered what was bothering him. Argh, why was I doing this again? Why couldn’t I snap out of it?

I should clarify my feelings. I needed to.

Scandal came back on and I zapped out of my thoughts. Then, I noticed Momma glancing back and forth from the television to me, almost like she wanted to say something. After hearing an exhausted sigh and seeing how her body tensed up, I had to ask, “Is everything alright, Momma?”

She quivered, surprised. “Of course, everything’s fine.” Her enthusiasm wasn’t natural. If anything it seemed like she was forcing to appear cheerful when she really wasn’t.

Momma got up, tightened her head wrap and made sure her long curls were all tucked in. “I’m tired, baby. I’m going to bed.”

“You’re not going to finish watching the show?” I asked, giving her a quizzical look.

Momma lowered and kissed me on the forehead. “I’ve already seen the episode.” She stroked my cheek then headed out of the room.

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