Chapter One (Unexpected connections)
Leah,a 25 years old Artist who's very quiet and vulnerable owes an art shop in the beautiful streets of New York, she struggles with self doubt and the fear of rejection because of past reasons. She's self employed and the CEO of Painted Hearts Studio in New York.
Xavier on the other hand is 28 years old, he's a model,a dancer and an artist as well he's a very passionate and an adventurous person. Samantha is also Leah's childhood friend and her best friend, she's a well known business woman across the country she owes lot of restaurants worldwide.Jamie is the CEO of Silverline Enterprise.
Along the journey of love and life choices, Leah was in her studio the smell of paint clung to Leah's fingers as she arranged her canvases under the soft New York evening light. She went out to catch some breath after she finished up her drawings.She was taking a walk on the streets when she noticed people shouting and clapping,she got curious and decided to take a look just at that moment she saw Xavier with a beautiful body ,lips and a nice Melanin skin she felt butterflies in her belly and a little spark in her eyes she left instantly to her apartment to rest from the long day stress.As she say on the couch her phone rang it was Samantha.
Leah: Hey hunny bunny!!
Samantha: Yep half, you've been missed.
Leah: You can't imagine how badly mine is at the moment. When I'm I seeing you again.
Samantha: Soon half.
Leah: Can't wait to clingy to you.
Samantha: Can't wait to do same!! Guess you have some gist saved up for your girl.
Leah: You're covered just hurry and get back soon.
Samantha: Love you half and see ya soon.
They ended the conversation Leah went upstairs to take a nap.
The morning fragrance of brewed coffee filled the streets of New York and every Saturday the art studios in New York held up an art market for everyone to come take a look. During the art market Leah visited one of the art shops and greeted one of the famous artist from France along side other guests. Whiles she tried socializing with few people, she took a break just then a voice from behind echoed her name Leah Blankson,she said yes and turned to see who that was.
Leah: Wow!! You know me??
Xavier: Who doesn't know the famous artist Leah Blankson,you all over the net and on different magazines for your amazing works.
Leah: Thanks for the compliment, And you're??
Xavier: I'm Xavier a model,dancer and a musician.
Leah: Not really a fun of the media always busy painting.
Xavier: I can tell by looking at you, and I like your aura.
And I admire you a lot, you're always dedicated to your work , I'll say you're an inspiration for the upcoming youth who wants to be an artist like you and you're beautiful and charming.
Leah: Thanks for the compliment I'm grateful.
POV: Leah couldn't stop blushing and staring at the man before him. Xavier on the other hand couldn't get enough of the beautiful figure Infront of him. They both stood there in silence staring into each other's eyes, Xavier broke the long silence.
Xavier: Mind if I add you up so we become friends.
Leah: Why not??
Xavier: Guess that means you'll let me be your friend??
Leah: It wouldn't be a bad idea nor choice so it's a yes.
Xavier: And trust me you aren't going to regret.
Leah excused herself to talk to other guests after the art market came to an end Xavier offers Leah a walk home. They walked together, Xavier talking about his love for music since he was little and his dreams whiles Leah shares about her artistic aspirations. The connection grows hotter and stronger,they found themselves drawn to each other now. Due to this encounter with each other Xavier's music inspired Leah to draw more artistic works which she showcase during art markets.
As they spend more time knowing each other they developed strong feelings towards each other. They exchanged numbers so they could call each other, Xavier invited Leah to one of his street performance. Leah was hesitant at first but she gave in weeks later Leah attended his performance, seeing Leah this beautiful and elegant Xavier couldn't take his eyes off her after his performance he thanks Leah for coming
"feels so good seeing you here,thanks for showing up".
She was feeling so drawn to Xavier but due to her fear of rejection she couldn't bring herself to thinking Xavier could be hers.