The New York City pavement was so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. Bells from bicycles dinged as children road through the streets. In the distance, the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck played on repeat, exciting the neighborhood kids as it drew closer and closer. Myles Grace pulled open… Continue reading Home Sweet Home
Tag: The Big Apple
Never Thought I’d See You Again
Before you read this have you read 'Caught Up'? The floor of the bathroom rattled as the base knocked heavily against the door. Though the heavy door kept most of the loud screams and music at bay, Paula could still feel all the stomping and clapping that Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ required. Despite… Continue reading Never Thought I’d See You Again
Funny Seeing You Here
Wait a second! Before you read this, have you read 'A Slippery Slope' ? Paula sat on the corner of her father’s desk. Shuffling a deck of playing cards she sat listening to her uncle and father take turns sharing stories from their childhood. Paula's mind drifted back to the other night as the men… Continue reading Funny Seeing You Here
It All Happened So Fast
Before you begin reading this, have you read 'Switching Sides'? Paula laid sprawled out on the cold concrete, her father’s lifeless body to her left and her uncle’s to her right. Looking up at the sky, she watched the clouds float by. Had the sky always been so blue? A thick fog took over… Continue reading It All Happened So Fast
Aftermath
Wait! Have you read 'Catching Them Up' Paula and her brothers talked for hours. Paula told Leo all about their father and uncle’s plan to flood the streets with drugs, told him all about their fight, and what Pauly had said to her. As Leo sat beside her, leaning back in his seat, he shook… Continue reading Aftermath
Going Under
WAIT ONE SECOND! HAVE YOU READ Dr. Roman? Jasmine rolled over to find Perry fast asleep beside her. With their black hair splashed against the pillow and the cover’s tucked snuggly under their armpits, Perry looked like a god. Rolling over, Jasmine faced her lover and took the time to admire them. Since getting to… Continue reading Going Under
The Doctor’s Office
WAIT, BEFORE YOU READ THIS HAVE YOU READ 'Giovanni's' “Got everything?!” Jasmine yelled from the bathroom as she applied her lipstick. Standing outside the bathroom, Perry couldn’t help but chuckle. Jasmine had asked that question about fifteen times in the last minute or so. “Yes mom. Would you like to quadruple check?” Perry joked, causing… Continue reading The Doctor’s Office
Dinner
WAIT, BEFORE YOU READ THIS, HAVE YOU READ Made It To The City? The door of the New York City high rise condo swung open and in walked Jasmine. With her duffle bag slung across her chest and Perry’s camera bag in hand, Jasmine entered the penthouse. Despite being smack dab in the middle of… Continue reading Dinner
Made It To The City
WAIT! BEFORE YOU START READING, HAVE YOU READ ' Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' ? Perry and Jasmine made it into the city around one in the afternoon. Making their way through the streets of Manhattan, the couple drove around aimlessly, killing time as they waited for their Airbnb to be ready. “Oh my gosh,… Continue reading Made It To The City