~LEONA~"What's that Leo? That mark, what is it?" He asked and got up as well." Nothing. Don't worry about it." I walked to my dresser and got my lotion and began to apply." But I still want you to talk to me about it."" No, really it's nothing."" Even if it's nothing, I want to know." He came closer to me persistently." Just drop it, Dave!" I yelled quietly.He went silent.I turned to look at him and my eyes met the tattoo on his abdomen. "Nice tattoo you got there.""It's not a tattoo." He answered." Then?" I asked and plugged my hand dryer and sat in front of the dresser." It's a birthmark. It's been there since my childhood." He took the hand dryer from me and began to dry my hair."Can I have a look?"He moved in front of me but continued to dry my hair.It was in the form of a heart with the bottom forming a rose flower. It was cute. "It's beautiful." I traced my hand on it then pressed my lips to it.He gasped quietly and sighed heavily.I'm glad to know that he's n

I know I like him, I know I want him and hell yeah, am enjoying what he's doing to me but I've still got some self-respect. It's gon' be hard but I gotta try. He can't just barge in here like a hungry lion and pounce on me like his prey that he's hunted to devour.Besides, he was around the entire night and morning. It's not like it's been ages.I stopped kissing him and tried to get him off me.He groaned and moved his lips from mine but he didn't get up. His eyes bored into mine as his lips which were swollen from the kiss twitched. His breathing was distorted like mine. We stared at each other as we tried to catch our breath."What now?" He whispered before getting up.I got up and pulled the shirt I was wearing down."What are you doing here? I thought I told you that I want to sleep." I scolded quietly and stood beside my bed while he stood a few feet from me." I missed you." He whispered."You saw me just today.""Yeah but.. I don't even know. You're responsible.""Excuse me?

~LEONA~I hope I'm not hallucinating because I can't picture Yolando at some lingerie shop. What will he be doing here anyway? If Yolando is around, then it will be because of me alone. He won't while away his precious time at this place.Besides the cologne wasn't made for just Yolando, others can also use it even Kathie.I wish I could go and sniff her just to clear my doubts but I can't. She'll think I'm crazy.I stopped a taxi and once I got in, Raymond texted me their location. I'm not conversant with the route here in New Jersey so I gave the driver the address.I tried calling the only contact on my list apart from Raymond but it was busy. I tried it again but the same. I texted him and placed my phone back into the purse.I wish my life wasn't this boring; no friends, no family except for Raymond and Leonard whose father I am yet to find. As if that was not enough, I have to deal with Yolando and worry about where he's holding my family captive.Once again I wish my life was

LEONA it was as if time stopped moving and the air was like it was sucked from the room. The air became thicker as an uncomfortable silence engulfed us. No one was speaking and I wondered if a spell had been cast on Kathy in particular.Everyone seemed speechless.I expected her to be shouting and pulling my hair now but she's just standing, probably staring at me. Anyway, no one plans a murder out loud. She's probably thinking of the fastest way to get rid of me. Dave's silence was more than enough for me to realize the truth. He confirmed what Kathie said.His silence was also a cue for me to go. I spotted my dress which I had folded earlier. I have no idea where my panties were.I didn't plan on getting up soon due to the pain but I still have to try anyway.Kathie's eyes were on me and I know that if eyes could kill, I would've died long ago.Without looking at either of them, I wiped myself with the sheets and managed to get up. My knees were still weak and

~LEONA~" You don't have to say things you're not ready to say but yes, I have a few questions for you, and trust me, Leona, I won't rest until you answer me. You'll have to!" He sounds determined." Oh really? What makes you think that am gonna tell you something? Or is it because of the sex we had that..."" Low blow Leona! Just stop it, will you?. Stop using that against me." He growled pleadingly.I feel for him but I can't help it. He should start staying away from me and the only way is for me to be harsh and stop entertaining him. Today there was an attempt and I'm yet to find who was responsible. I really don't want to endanger anyone. Fighting Yolando or whoever is my job to do not some innocent people. I'm glad he didn't fight them because I doubt he will be capable and also because I can't bear to see someone putting their hand on him."You started having these guts the first time we kissed and now that we've gone overboard with everything, you think you have the right