After spending years in an abusive and draining relationship, Brittany decides to dedicate all of her time attending to herself and her daughter but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson. 

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"It's you" She announced softly

"So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly.

"You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind.

"And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words.

"What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly.

"That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory.

"I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

Riptide

I closed the door, the sound of the television greeting me slowly as I checked my watch making my way to the source. 


“You’re up late,” I pointed out the minute I got to the living room, gaining her attention her eyes roaming over me in what looked like appreciation. 


“What time is it?” she asked softly as I placed my duffle bag on the floor moving closer to her, her fresh haircut and retwist increasing the perfect features she held, the sight leaving me in a state of admiration. 


“12:38,” I answered leaning forward placing a small peck against her lips, her presence relaxing my tense body slightly. 


“Aren’t you tired?” I asked softly knowing how hectic her days could get. 


“Yeah I am, I just got up to make a call and ended up here,” 


“No, you remember Dion?” she asked referring to the man she helped a few years back after he left prison who was now a well-respected lawyer. 


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