AWAKE MY HEART
Chapter 1
‘Kathy I’m glad you were able to have lunch with me today.
I’ve missed you.’
‘I’ve missed you too girlfriend.’ Ti’s bubbling mirth fills
the car.
‘Forgive me for laughing Kathy, but at least you’re getting
better; you’re almost a natural at saying girlfriend.’
‘Thanks, I’ll consider that a compliment coming from you.’
They share a giggle and then Kathy says, ‘I have some thrilling news that I
want to share with you. No one knows, and to tell the truth, I can’t share it
with my family just yet, but I want to tell someone who matters.’
‘I’m honored Kathy, really I am. What’s this thrilling news
that has you glowing?’
‘Well… Will and I are getting married!’ Kathy’s voice rises
several octaves in her excitement.
‘Oh my gawd Kathy, I’m so happy for you!’
‘I know! I’m on cloud nine! I’ve been wanting this for so
long. Will is finally choosing me over his family.’
‘I am truly happy for you Kathy,’ Ti says glancing over
quickly at her friend. ‘So, what are your plans, have ya’ll set a date?’
‘Will wants to break his engagement to Alison in person.’
‘That’s a good thing, so why the long face?’
‘Because it’s easier said than done.’
‘Why?’
‘Will can’t break his engagement until Alison comes back.’
‘Come back from where?’
‘She’s out of the country for the next couple of weeks.’
‘Ooh, I’m sorry Kathy, girl that really sucks.’
‘Yeah it really does. Until then, we are going to keep it
private.’
‘Well, I certainly…
Ti cries out, the sound penetrating Antonio’s restless slumber.
Turning over in bed, he shakes her gently, “Wake up Baby, you’re having a
nightmare.” Tiressa gasps as she comes fully awake shaking, her body feeling sluggish
from the nightmare that seemed so real because she lived the actual events of
her dream. “Antonio,” she breathes into the side of his neck, clutching him
like a lifeline, absorbing his warmth, his strength and the soothing sound of
his whispered words. “Shh, Baby, it’s okay, I’m here. You’re here with me and
you’re safe.” Antonio places a kiss on Tiressa’s warm caramel shoulder,
holding her trembling body in his arms, gently running his hands up and down
her back in long soothing strokes. After several minutes, he nimbly rolls her
onto her back bracing himself on his elbows above her. “Look at me Ti.” When
she hesitates, he places gentle fingers under her chin coaxing until her shimmering
onyx-colored eyes meet the scrutiny of his worried silver gaze. Gently tucking
glossy strands of jet-black hair behind her delicate ears, he bends his head
and takes her soft full lips in a tender kiss. “Are you okay, Baby?”
“Yes, I am now,” she sighs, running her fingers through his wavy
black hair, cradling his ruggedly handsome face in her slightly trembling hands,
she leans up to capture his firm lips with hers. “Umm,” she moans against his
lips, “Make love to me Antonio.” Breaking the kiss, he touches his forehead to
hers. “I want to Ti, but that’s not going to help you.”
“Yes it will Tony. Your lovemaking always puts me into a deep
sleep,” she teases, only half joking. Ignoring her kidding, he lays back down
and moves her on top of him with her head resting on his chest. “Tell me about
the dream.” His request is met by a long moment of silence, and then finally relenting
with a long drawn out breath, she replies, “It was about the accident.”
“I thought so,” he wraps his arms around her, resuming his
long slow strokes down her back loving the feel of her warm satiny skin. “Maybe
it will help if
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