True Beauty by Shelia E. (Lipsey) Bell

Author:Shelia E. (Lipsey) Bell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction, romance, beauty, love, forgiveness, secrets, true, christian, trust
Publisher: Shelia E. (Lipsey) Bell

Layla read Envy’s text. She was thrilled that Envy would be able to put her past behind her and move on with her life.

Layla planned to do the same. She met Tyreek at Precious Cargo. He told her to keep her car parked and she got in his Dodge Challenger. He drove downtown to Tom Lee Park, named after Tom Lee, an African-American river worker who single-handedly saved the lives of thirty-two passengers on the M. E. Norman Steamboat in 1925. Luxury homes and condominiums decorated the top of the bluff that overlooked the park and the river. During the spring and summer, the park was often alive and vibrant with walkers, joggers, the famous Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, and riverfront concerts. Several cars were parked along the strip to enjoy the night view, while other couples strolled along the paved two-mile parkway or cuddled on the benches lined along the park.

The night was clear so the couple could appreciate the panoramic views of the Mississippi River, and the shores of Arkansas across the water, with the lit-up M-shaped bridge connecting the two states.

Layla listened with amusement at Tyreek telling wild stories about some of the things he encountered from customers.

“You know they say that people pour out their troubles to the bartender. It’s true. One man poured out his insides all over the bar one night. I needed a drink myself after that.”

Layla burst into laughter. “I can’t take it anymore. You’re making my jaws hurt from laughing so hard.”

“I like the sound of your laughter,” Tyreek said in a serious tone. “Hey, let’s take a stroll along the river walk,” he suggested. “I know there’s a cold breeze coming off the river, but it’ll be fun. And it’ll be an excuse for you to cuddle up next to me.”

“One thing is for sure,” said Layla.

“What’s that?”

“You know how to keep a girl smiling. I like that.”

“I like you,” Tyreek replied. “Come on, button up that jacket, sweetheart, and let’s do this.”

Layla said, “I’m ready.”

Tyreek got out of the car and ran to the other side to open the door for Layla. He extended his hand toward hers and she placed her hand in his.

They strolled along the river walk, and Tyreek pulled her body close to his. She had to admit that it felt good, real good. It wasn’t the same as being out on a date with Dennis, or going to a basketball game with Omar. There was something about being with Tyreek that felt totally different.

This brother has it going on. He has to have a lady. Prob’ly has a harem. She laughed.

“Hey!” He stopped and looked at her. “Tell me.”

“Tell you what?” asked Layla.

“What you’re laughing about.”

“Oh, nothing really.”

“Oh, it was something.” He pulled her even closer to him and gave her an affectionate kiss on the cheek. “Tell me,” he insisted.

“Okay, since you’re going to whine about it.” They both laughed. “I was thinking that a guy like you, I mean you meet all types of women in your profession.

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