One of my first short stories LOVE, FEELINGS, OLD FLAMES, BETRAYL & LIES has been published in an online magazine called Enjoy Life Magazine created by Lakesha Woods. I've gotten great reviews from readers and I want to develop that story into a full length novel.
If you want to read it just go to ENJOYLIFEMAGAZINEONLINE.COM and go to the Creatively Written section and there I am.
EXCERPT FROM SHORT STORY: Time passes and Bryce and I are just existing together so comfortable with each other but no one mentioning the state of our relationship. Its like if we are not arguing and we still love each other that nothing is wrong. But I'm feeling a void and since this is somewhat a new situation for me having a good relationship I'm not sure if expressing myself and what I feel are going to negatively affect my relationship with Bryce, so I go on like its all good.
In the meantime I'm kind of hiding from Mark because I have not called him or returned any of his calls. But damn if luck didn't catch up to me and I mean that in a funny way. I bump into Mark at the mall and he is like "Why haven't you called me or returned any of my calls?" All I could add was "I don't know". As I stand there with a dumb look on my face Mark is steady talking trying to get answers out of me. He asks if we can go get a bite to eat, I agree since my stomach was talking to my back. We sit down and I feel a little weird because I don't want him to think this is a date. "So you still haven't answered my question, why haven't you called me?" Mark states. All I could get out was "I wasn't sure how to respond to you. It came out of no where you asking me plus I'm in a relationship and you know this." Mark chimes in "I know this already and I'm not trying to take you away from Bryce I just want to get to know you a little better maybe there is room for me in your life. I just don't want to regret not trying."
Weeks go by, Mark and I are hanging out in between the time that Bryce and my schedules conflict. I'm not stupid Bryce has no clue because any man would get jealous and make it more than it is. I see Mark in a different light now that I'm truly getting to know him. I don't feel for him in that way but I have a newfound respect for him as far as his accomplishments and his personality. We are alike in a lot of ways but different at the same time which in a sense we compliment each other plus he is the type I would normally date but I wanted someone different and Bryce fit that perfectly. Bryce and I are different in many ways as far as family upbringing and childhood but our differences make us one. Since we have been having a small problem in our relationship connecting fully I've noticed that our differences are affecting our growth.
Hanging with Mark may not have been the smartest thing but I just needed another outlet and sometimes sister friends can't help. In order for Bryce and me to give our relationship some refreshment we decide to go away on a mini vacation. So we plan a weekend trip to a bed & breakfast. As we lay in our bed just taking in the day we spent together with no worries on our mind. No work, friends, family or the traffic of the city. Bryce says "Honey do you think its time that we take our relationship further? I love you and I want to continue being happy with you". I wasn't sure what to say yes I loved Bryce and was very happy with him but didn't really think about going further. I guess with a stressful job I was just happy having someone to curl up with on my day off you know. "I agree" is all I could say because I wasn't sure where this was going. Before I could blink my eyes twice Bryce was already on one knee. "I'm going to keep this simple because I believe we are on the same path but I want us to ride it together. Will you marry me Lisa?" He says. My eyes swell up in amazement because I damn sure didn't see that coming. For a good 5 minutes I didn't say anything I didn't want to leave a brother hanging but he caught me so off guard. My mind was spinning in many directions but no wasn't in my thoughts at all. I did love the man, he made me happy and I could see this happening. "Yes, Yes, Yes I will marry you Bryce Jerome Hamilton" I sing.
Fast forward a couple of months, since the engagement and the announcement things kind of stalled a little bit. Work became more work as we were winning cases the workload got bigger from more and more clients. It didn't help that we were a black owned firm either. You know our people come out when they need a defense or to get rich off a claim especially when you have a reputation like Johnny Cochran. We hadn't really set a date because we were too busy setting dates to see each other. All the while I was still hanging with Mark less but more than being with Bryce. We decided to move in a few months before the wedding once we had time to shop for a house and set a date. So on one of my gracious off days Mark stopped by to check on me since I've been kind of working from home a little bit. I was a little tired and hungry but too tired to cook and here he comes with food in hand. Good timing is what I call it but that can also be bad. "Hey Mark what's going on, you must have heard my stomach a block away because I am truly hungry" I told him. “I figured you were since you were locked up in here like a slave working hard on these cases that you can’t even feed yourself" He states. As I take a break and we eat and chat I look at Mark in a whole other light not sure where it came from but I looked at him in a way I never did. "He looks good in his cargo shorts and polo shirt" I say to myself. He's talking but I'm checking him out. Maybe my hormones were in need of some attention but I stopped because it was going to lead no where fast. I snapped out of my wonderland and caught the end of Mark's sentence ".........can I have some".
SOME REVIEWS FROM STORY:
SHANIKQUA(nikki): I should have known that you had this in you after seeing you on the train with a book. You always kept you face in a book. First, allow me to say congratulations on your first hand short story. It was absolutely GREAT!!!!! Loved it, keep up the good work, keep a straight and forward mind and look forward to reading more in the future.
COOL HEATH: Damn you got skill great story Lisa is dead wrong. But you know what stuff like that happens for real......... Great Story.
JENIQUE: Damn!!! I'm mad I didn't read this when u posted it....I got my eyez clued 2 tha screen now....lol. OMG! She knew she was wrong from the start but I felt it for her...Bryce tried and I commend him 4 it but man oh man my heart hurt more 4 him.... Pls keep it comin...Omar Tyree move over!!
LYRIC: WOW! I like the way you hold the reader's attention. It's like you're holding them by the hand and leading them throught story. Keep it up, I definatley want more...
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My inspiration for writing is my own life and the things that surround me. Many friends who know me have said I should write a book but didn't think anything of it. Now I'm ready to take that challenge on and take it to the highest level possible. I believe I have a few stories to tell that a lot of people can relate to. My writing style is realistic. It covers romance, betrayl, friendships, street life and many topics that happen in everyday life. I grew up in some tough areas and my writing reflects that. I want to thank each and every person that has read any of my work as well as giving me there support.
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