Love Truly

Sisterly Bond

My back began to ache as I swept the last few little pieces that was on the floor .

For the past two weeks , I been cleaning and throwing away broken items that was in the house . And in the past two weeks , Jermaine has not returned home .

Two fucking weeks .

I have not called to see where he been . I haven't tried to contact him in no shape or form nor did he contact me .

Which to be completely honest , I'm glad . I do not want to see him . I could care less for him at the moment .

My bruises and my scars are fading away . A few are still noticeable and many left permanent marks .

As I finished up , my cell began to ring .

I placed the broom in the corner of the kitchen and went to get my phone from the couch .

I didn't even care to look at the i.d .

"Hello." I answered

"Wassup sissy." My sister cheered .

"Wassup." I said , not matching her excitement .

"What's wrong ? Why you been m.i.a?"

I sighed , "Busy."

"Bitch stop stunting , you don't got no job."

I was stunned by her grammar more than her bluntness .

"Bitch swerve with your insufficient ass." I scolded .

She laughs , "Whatever. Come to the park with me."

"I don't feel-"

"I'm coming to get you in less than thirty minutes."

"Bi-"

She disconnected the call .

I shook my head then threw my phone on the couch . I went upstairs to take a quick shower and to change clothes .

Maybe it would be nice to get out the house . I need a break and a whiff of fresh air .

Within twenty minutes , I was brushing my hair into a high ponytail .

I simply had on a white tank top with khaki capris with my matching white sandals .

When I was done with my hair , I looked in the mirror once again . I noticed a few bruises were visibly shown throughout my chest so I decided to put on a basic blue tshirt .

"You're fine on your casual days sis."

I wasn't even startled . I knew Amber was gone use the spare key that Jermaine have given her .

"Thanks boo." I said not even acknowledging her .

"Let's go." She said .

She grabs my hand and we made our way down stairs . She skipped to my couch and grabbed my phone .

She handed it to me and as she walks pass me , I couldn't help but get a whiff of a scent that seems to be stuck on her .

More of a cologne smell . It was delightful .

My intentions were to compliment her but then the smell became too familiar . That smell is one of a kind . The type of smell that travels over seas .

Not too many people here have that cologne . The name is unknown to me but it was very known that the smell was oddly similar to Jermaine's cologne .

I eyed her as she went down the little steps that led to my front door . I locked the door then proceeded to walk to her car.

She got in on the drivers side as I got in the passenger side .

"Ready to go?" She cheeses .

"Yelp." I fake smiled .

She started the car then drove off .

The car ride was silent . It was somewhat calming . We didn't even have the radio on .

Before I knew it , she began to park the car in a parking spot .

"Remember we use to come to this park all the time." She said .

I nodded my head .

"You pushed me down the slide and I landed on my knee." She playfully punches me in my shoulder .

I faked laugh , "Good times."

She chuckles then exited the car . I did the same .

I was slowly dragging my feet wishing I would've stayed home . Amber was ahead of me eagerly ready to explore the park like a little kid .

"Come on." She begs .

When my attention went to her , it quickly shifted to her belly .

Amber is a petite woman . She always been thin so seeing a small bulge from her belly was shocking .

The craziest thing about it is that I'm probably the only one who would notice .

As I joined her on the track , she grabs my hand . We began to swing our hand back and forward as if we're them old time couples .

She begins to laugh and I couldn't help but to join in .

"Amber." I said .

"Hm."

"You're getting fat." I chuckled as I poked her belly .

She gasped , "I am not." She took that statement to the heart .

"You are. Who you been seeing?" I questioned .

"Nobody." She furrowed her eyebrows at me .

"Umhm."

She didn't say anything else . Normally in these type of conversation , she would swear up and down that she isn't seeing anybody . But what changed ? Why she's being quiet?

"You can tell me anything Amber . It sucks that it feels like you're lying to me ." I said truthfully .

She tighten her grip on my hand . That signaled that she's thinking about something .

I sighed , "Whenever you're ready to talk , I'm here."

She nodded .

"I-" she was instantly interrupted by her cellphone ringing .

"Hello." She answered .

"Wassup wassup." The other voice replied .

Unfortunately her phone was on speaker .

"Shit." She mumbled .

She let go of my hand only to take the phone off speaker .

The crazy thing about it is that the only person who talks like that is Jermaine .

That's how he answers the phone . That's how he speaks daily . I know my fiancé's voice when I hear it .

I just pretended like I didn't pay any mind to it .

"Yes."

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"At the park with my sister."

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I zoned out when I noticed a tall dude staring at me . His complexion was caramel almost lightskin . He was beyond gorgeous .

I would've felt awkward and uncomfortable but I just felt uneasy .

He was playing basketball with a couple of others but he stood out . Mostly because he was looking at me .

I broke the eye contact as I heard Amber say my name .

She giggles, "Yes."

With that being said , she hung up .

"I heard my name." I crossed my arms

"That was just a friend asking who I'm with ." She lied

"Okay."

Arguing with her would be pointless .

"Let's just go get something to eat." She offered

"Alright."