Come Share My Love - By Carrie Macon Page 0,25
friend happy with the man she loved.
“Zackary I understand what you’re saying, but don’t let go of your feelings for Shyla because of the hurt someone else inflicted on you. I know it only makes you miserable.”
“Sounds like you’re speaking from experience.”
“All too well,” she replied. “I’m still in love with the man that broke my heart and that was almost seven years ago. Until I can get pass that I haven’t allowed myself to get involved with another man. Shyla had some problems in a relationship and she’s reluctant to go back in there and try. I think it also has a lot to do with my situation. The difference between her situation and my situation is that Shy isn’t in love with another man. She’s in love with you and if you ever tell her what I said, it’s me and you in my backyard. Understand?”
“Yes Miss Kemah. I understand quite well,” he chuckled. “I’ll tell you what. We have a five day weekend coming up for the fourth of July. Shyla and her cousins were invited months ago to come to my parents place in Napa. At that time she agreed. She may have changed her mind since then but I think I know how to get her there.”
“How?”
“Essence, of course.”
“That’ll do it.”
“You’re welcomed to come to Kemah.”
“Sorry doc, but I already have plans. It’s time I took up offers to go out with a few decent people. I can’t continue to just put my life on hold because of my unresolved feeling for some man who has probably married and have about ten kids.”
“Ten kids? Wow, that’s a lot.”
“I know but when we talked about marriage and starting a family we decided on ten kids. I don’t think he’d give up that dream for anyone.”
Zackary could feel her feelings through the phone. He silently hoped and prayed that she found her happiness. Kemah was good people.
“Kemah I hope you have luck finding that special someone. You deserve it.”
“So do you and Shyla. You promised me once that you wouldn’t give up on her.”
“I did promise and I haven’t given up. I may talk a lot about being hurt but what I want most in the world is for Shyla and myself to become a family. I don’t plan on stopping until I reach my goal.”
“Well you go on head, big boy. I’m happy for the both of you. Make sure I get the first invitation for the wedding,” she laughed.
“You know you’ll be helping to address them. That’s one of the jobs of the maid of honor. Your day will come Kemah. We’ll have you married off in no time.”
“From your lips to God’s ear.”
Just then the door opened. Shyla peeked in.
“Hey, my partner has just stepped in and she doesn’t look at all too happy.”
“I wish I could see her.”
“Don’t worry you’ll get your chance soon enough. Anyway, I’ll talk to you later, and keep me posted.”
“I will. Thanks.”
“Bye.”
“Bye.”
“Who was that?”
“Just a friend.”
“A friend Kemah? Holding out on me? Anyone I know?”
Kemah winked. “Maybe. What’s up?”
“Lunch. Aren’t you hungry?”
“Starving. You’re actually going out to lunch today?”
“Kee, please. I need a rest from this place. I love my business but I’ve been here too damn long.”
“I’m surprised to hear you say that, but happy to say the least. What’s the weather like out?”
“It looks hot so don’t put on anymore clothes.”
“Where do you want to go?”
“Any place where we can stay a couple of hours.”
Kemah nodded. “Oh yeah. You really want to get away. This is good. Let’s drive to Red Lobster. They take forever to bring your food but it’s delicious.”
“I’m up for that.”
They head off to lunch and end up taking the rest of the day off for themselves.
Chapter Seven
Some months later
“Felton isn’t here.” She practically yelled when she snatched open the door. Shyla wasn’t in the mood to deal with Zackary Trellis today. She had tried for weeks to reach him but her phone calls went unanswered. For someone who claimed to have feelings for her he sure had a weird way of showing it. After 3 weeks she completely gave up. She was more angry than hurt. She had let the hurt melt away gradually but it still bothered her some. Still she felt the electricity that ignited within her each time she saw him.
“That’s cool. I came to see you anyway.”
“Me? How did you even know I would be here?” she turned and looked towards the kitchen door where her cousin