PIECES OF ALLY 🥀

CHAPTER 6: PURPLE HIBISCUS 🌺 💜

《At Alisha home 》

Alisha was taking a quick nap on her bed in her lavender-coloured room, her room was filled with different aesthetic designs and decorations, which gave it a beautiful ambiance.

It was already five in the evening when her phone rang. She was still asleep when the call came in and didn't pick up. The call came in again, and this time she got up from bed, looking drained and exhausted, like someone who needed more sleep.

She grabbed her phone and realised it was her boyfriend, Shawn, who had called. Shawn and Alisha had been in a relationship for about a year.

Things seemed to have been perfect between them until some months later, Alisha got to realise Shawn had a bit of a bad temper.

which sometimes frightened her. she had always tried her best to put up with him because she loved him, and he always tried to convince her that he was working on himself and is getting some therapy for his temper.

But it seemed the more she tried, the more it get worse.

The last time they had a fight, Shawn smashed her phone on the floor and broke it, which really terrified her. she thought that was the height of it and had, had enough of his temper.

She wanted to end things with him after that, but he came around once more. with a brand new iPhone, a newer version than her old one. He got gifts, chocolate and some purple flowers. which was something she really liked.

At first she didn't want to forgive him, but then again, she had to rethink the whole thing after he got her a new phone, and the fact that she still loved him partly held her back.

she knew her mum wouldn't accept what had happened if she found out her phone had been broken.

Growing up in a black American household, her parents were a bit careful and

protective when it came to their kids.

Alisha collected the gifts and forgave him after several pleas and reassurance.

weeks went by and things seemed to have returned to normal. No fights and arguments.

Shawn was someone who got easily jealous and possessive, But For the first few weeks, Shawn was almost the boyfriend she'd always wanted.

He was patient, attentive and surprisingly calm. Alisha began to believe that maybe, just maybe, he really was changing. Or so she thought.

Shawn called for the third time, and Alisha picked up this time.

"Hey, babe!".

"Alisha, baby, this is the third time I'm calling what's up?". Shawn spoke.

" i was asleep. your call actually woke me up", and I won't lie I really need to get more sleep, I had a long day at school today".

"you sound pissed, did I do something wrong?", Shawn asked.

"Nah you didn't. I'm just tired".

"Well, Alisha I miss you, and I really wanna see you, it's been about a week I last got to see my girlfriend".

"Damn! didn't even realise it's been that long already".

"so what you saying babe?" Shawn asked.

"wanna come over?" He added.

"Uhm, I don't know. I miss you too babe, but I feel really drained atm", Alisha hesitated.

"Well I could come over if you want, that's if your folks ain't home".

Alisha bite her lips before speaking.

"welllllllll, no one's home at the moment, they went for an event. don't think they'd be home anything soon.

well, hopefully ".

"so I'm guessing that's a yes?".

Shawn smiled.

"Yeah, it's a yes". Alisha responded.

"Yessss!" Shawn screamed in excitement.

Alisha chuckled a bit, hearing him happy.

"Don't get too excited. my parents might be back early, who knows " .

Well you don't have to worry about that , I could always jump down the window".

Alisha chuckled again. "The f**k babe that's crazy ".

"Trust me, I would do anything just so you don't get into any trouble cause of me". Shawn sweetly spoke.

" Look who's sounding so sweet this evening. Be fast and come over already. I really wanna spoil you with kisses at this point ".

she twirled her hair as she spoke, while biting her lips.

" I sure can't wait, alright see you in a bit". Shawn said before hanging up.

30 MINUTES LATER

Shawn showed up at Alisha's doorstep, holding her favourite flowers, purple hibiscus. he knocked and waited.

A few seconds later Alisha opened the door. wearing a burgundy, long-sleeved satin gown, which stopped above her knees, revealing part of her thighs.

Her hair was pulled into a ponytail, with a few strands left loose at the front. she had on cherry lipstick, and looked stunning. Shawn found it difficult to look away. Alisha chuckled before taking the flowers from him.

"What's up shawn, why do you look so lost", she asked with a smile, bringing the flower closer to her nose.

"thanks for the flowers by the way".

Shawn still stood there looking completely dumbstruck by the girl in front of him. It was the first time he'd seen Alisha dressed up like that, and he couldn't deny how much he loved it. Alisha turned around and started walking inside.

"Ain't you coming in?". She asked, glancing back at him still standing at the entrance.

Shawn, cleared his throat before finally walking in. Shawn couldn't seem to take his eyes off her, He had the sudden urge, to wrap his arms around her petite waist and pull her closer, but he restrained himself. Alisha placed the flowers in the kitchen before walking back towards him.

"Do you need anything?". She asked him.

"Nah I'm good thanks". He paused for a moment before adding.

Alisha you look really pretty, damn I mean sexy as f**k".

He finally said what had been on his mind. Alisha smiled, twirling a strand of her hair around her finger, she stepped closer to him, before wrapping her arms around him, embracing him in a big hug. Shawn didn't expect it, but he was more than happy feeling her warmth and presence after so long. even though it had only been a week, he'd missed her. He wrapped his arms around her waist. After a moment they pulled back slightly and looked into each other's eyes. Alisha bit her lips, before leaning in for a kiss, the kiss was gentle at first but gradually grew deeper, as the tension between them increased. Shawn pulled Alisha closer, sliding his hands down her lower back, she pulled away and grabbed his hand.

"come on, let's go upstairs".

She said in a whisper, leading him up to her room. Immediately they got to her room, Alisha locked the door behind her and wrapped her arms around shawn, who pulled her closer, making her heart race, they got into another series of kisses, heading towards the bed this time, they found their way to the edge of the bed, each lost in the moment, Shawn pulled Alisha closer, sliding his hands down her lower back,their kiss deepened as the space between them disappeared. For a moment neither of them said anything. They simply stayed wrapped up in each other's presence, allowing the emotions of the moment to take over completely, eventually the rest of the evening passed in a blur of affection and whispered words.

Later that evening. They both lay quietly beside each other. The room was calm and silent. Alisha rested her head on Shawn's chest, pulling the duvet closer around herself. Shawn gently held her closer, for the first time in days, she felt completely at ease.

"I missed you," she whispered.

Shawn smiled and kissed the top of her head. "I missed you too babe", he responded.

"I really wish this moment wouldn't come to an end", she looked up at him as she added. " I love you ".

" I love you too", he responded before kissing her lips.

"I really love how things have been lately. I just hope it stays this way". She added.

Shawn looked at her and smiled.

Some minutes later, Alisha's phone rang, she had left it on the bed close to Shawn. Shawn glanced at the screen, and immediately his expression changed when he saw the name Marvin. He picked up the phone and handed it over to Alisha, without saying a word. Alisha's expression changed the moment she saw who the caller was.