Chapter 2

Here in the dark and light

Standing on the edge of life

I don't want to close my eyes.

Holding on tight to my life

Stars shine on from inside

The oceans circle in the night

Don't you know how I feel inside

Your love shine on through the night

All I want is for you to be mine

You are always on my mind

You make me feel so good

I sang those words in my head thinking of a poem to write. It always relaxed my inner soul. There's a saying.

When poetry speaks it echoes through your soul and lingers in your heart and dances in your dreams.

I guess its true cause im a huge sucker for poems and novels hell yeah its my heaven on earth.

Although The drive was long it was silent until my brother asked me about me and what's up sensing something wrong. I ignored the question and diverted it so brother bear tell me why do you have to go to this particular shop the tattoo kings from all the others what difference does it make.

OH bby sister it dose matter you know the shop is famous its the best. The owner had won himself the title of the tattoo king for his outstanding unique design and works of art . Look he said pointing to the beautiful tribal pattern on his forearm. Got to admit it was one piece of art and my brother Josh was the 1st one to have such one until later guys found it sick and copied it thereafter. So I guess he does have a point.

Oh don't think you got away with it you sill owe me a talk he said. I sighed at the mention oh well it was worth the try.

Oh sis you can talk when you ready. We here he said.

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As we entered the shop I felt so welcoming the designs and the art was splendid. I swear I would have loved to work in here since I'm an artistic person myself. My brother had asked for a particular person I wondered why though when there where helpers just sitting. Lisen I heard my brother asking for. I smiled at the mention of the name so beautiful it sounded. I quickly blushed such thoughts away.

My insides were bubbling with curiosity. Who's this tattoo king what is he like. Why was he the mysterious type. Could he be the person my brother had asked for Lisen the name came up again. I saw a muscular figure hug my brother he was dreamy sexy I thought. Yet before I could even see further my phone rang 2 miss calls Emillio.

I sat down on a table surrounded by the art it was so peaceful I could get lost. I sat down waiting for Josh while I returned the call. Contradiction of what ever I said earlier.

HI EMI wats up. Nothing he said why where you not answering your phone. Who you busy with. My face turned a different colour he was always so protective and angry. Nothing Im with Josh doing something. Oh oki so did you tell him we not together and I'm back by my mom. No I said I will tell him later. Oh uhmm my ex saw me today she begged me to unblock her and take her back

I blocked my ears and punched the table hard enough to finch in pain. What Emillio. Oh it's nothing bby I never say anything Im just going through something I'm single bby you know that you the only girl I talk to.

Yea I said hope so single last time I checked you just needed space to sort your problems I never remembered physically breaking up with you. Oh wait scratch that we did which means I have a life to I can't be friends any longer emillio. Oh Lisa relax oki anyways I'll call you later I'm gona bath bye and just like that he cut.

I put my phone down holding the stream of tears. Composure I said. I closed my eyes and prayed. I managed to calm my raging thoughts and keep myself at bay from throwing tantrums so I returned my gaze to the shops peaceful atmosphere.

Why I loved him so much I moved out of moms so that we could live together I gave him everything. Why did my heart shatter like this I thought. To think of it we were talking Normal and I have to wait for him to come back.. Which if yourll haven't noticed the sacarcism is never happening. I put up a fake composure when he phones like I'm not affected but deep down I'm a mess. Anyways with all my stress I know the plans you have for me Lord so guide and protect my heart from. Shattering any more. If you watching over please do.

I walked around and I saw a pair of eyes staring at me Grey cat eyes as If he was studying me to get a PhD or something I Ignored him wen a text from Emillio read. "I know this is hard for you but it's hard for me to I love you very much I just need time and just remember you mine alone Lisa Emma." I closed my eyes and said to myself what will it take to make all this pain disappear.

After a while my brother had came out his arm was covered in ink that was red en swollen it will take time the guy said. He was tall and it was the same person earlier before the phone rang. I felt a strange connection of goose bumps making the hair on my hand stand due to the fact that he was drop dead sexy. I averted my gaze to pretend I never notice him only my brother whose hand was covered in little stars in the middle read blessed and in fine print warrior of christ. It looked amazing like the one aqua man had gosh my favorite. Brothers Girlfriend going to be very lucky I thought.

Ready Josh motioned me to get in I drove giving him time to relax his hand. The drive was slient till we parked at the mall my brother treated me to mug and bean coffee and cake yum my tummy growled already. We sat down and I knew he was going to want me to talk.

So I told him everything about needing a job my studies and about Emillio and I. He was angry he swore under his breath. Bby Emma why didn't you tell me all this. I'm here for you aren't I. Yes I said before tears fell. He hugged me and embraced me. I thanked God for how lucky I was to have him as my brother. He assured me everything Going to be oki. As for the job he gave me a number and told me to call Shanel. So I thanked him..He was a ceo of his own company but I didn't want to be working for him I wanted my own sort of identity.

However when he mentioned Shanel i noticed he blushed so much. I brought myself to ask about her. He smiled and said I like her sis I really do I want to make her mine. Wow I said my bro is in love I'm. Happy for you. He smiled and shushed me. I wanted to ask him about lisen but I shrugged the thought away.

He drove me home and just invited himself to stay over for the week I felt better having my brother around.

I recited the words from earlier to him and he was quite impressed that despite everything. I still came up with beautiful lines. Josh told me i have talent and I should write more offen ill never know what will happen. Yet for me I guess its a hobby and passion and only comes out when im emotional and deep in thoughts like now.

As of now im too tired the bed calls out my name. For dream land awaits me. As of now im sleeping beauty.