Page 16 of Her Pisces Allure
“Is love always worth fighting for?”
Today, I’m spending time with Nana and want to get her opinion and advice on my situation with Fayth. While I’m all in with our relationship, I can understand Fayth’s reservations despite not having any myself. Rome and I are best friends, yet our friendship will never hold more weight than the joy I feel about being with Fayth.
“Well, that depends,” Nana Ruby tells me, pausing the kneading of the dough she’s working with.
“On?” My brows hike in question, and my breath stalls in my chest while waiting for her response.
“How about you tell me why it matters to you? I mean, many people believe that they have what it takes to fight for love, onlyto give up when the battle gets thicker than a bowl of day old oatmeal.”
“She matters because she is possibly the one I’ll give my last name.”
“Hm. Those are strong words. Are you sure?” Nana Ruby’s assessing eyes peer into me, causing me to squirm slightly.
“I am. In fact, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s it for me.”
“Can I share something else with you, baby?” Nana Ruby’s inquiry stalls the additional thoughts swirling in my mind.
“Of course.”
“I knew you two would find your way to each other. I can’t wait for you to become one.”
My eyes balloon, and my chest pounds like I’m at a rock concert, causing my mouth to open and close.
“Wh—who are you talking about, Nana?”
“Oh, are you not talking about little Ms. Fayth? Although, I reckon she’s not a little anything these days.”
Records scratch, and glass breaks in the deep recesses of my mind as my mouth hangs open at Nana Ruby’s statements.
“H-how?”
“You must have forgotten what you said before leaving town for work two years ago.”
Oh shit! The memory of the passing conversation with Nana Ruby slams into my mind, nearly stopping my heart. I had forgotten all about what I said.
“Don’t worry. Your secret has always been safe with me.” Nana Ruby winks before returning her focus to the dough while my words from back then echo loudly.
“What would you do if you didn’t have any resistance? Contrary to your unbreakable countenance, I know you, and I can see that there’s something other than sisterly thoughts running through that head of yours.”
My eyes disconnect from Fayth’s supple hips moving to the beat of the song playing around the yard. Nana Ruby wanted to get out of the house, so I brought her to Ms. Miles’s cookout so she could eat and have a good time.
“I would shoot my shot or do my darndest to show her that I can be more to her than her brother’s best friend. I feel something magnetic whenever her light brown eyes collide with mine. I already have a sister so that’s never going to be a role, Fayth Miles will fill where I’m concerned.”
“Mhm. I know, and I’m praying you get to shoot your shot or whatever you just said one day.” Nana Ruby smiles before walking away, humming a tune only she knows.
Me:
Meet me at Adoring Pearls in an hour. Please.
Peaches & Cream:
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Me:
I’ll answer all of your questions then. See you soon.
Peaches & Cream:
