TIDES OF LOVE FOR A STEP DAD

Sonias pov Once upon a sun-kissed morning in a picturesque coastal town with a sea view, the world awakened to the gentle lullaby of crashing waves and the salty embrace of the ocean breeze. In this town, where secrets dance upon the lips of the sea, lives my family with a story waiting to unfold. As the sun peeks over the horizon , i wake up to the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore. Living in the coastal town of serenity cove is like being in a romance novel, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the magic of the ocean. I stumble out of bed, still half asleep, and make my way to the kitchen. There i find my stepdad, Edward, a kind-hearted man who stepped into my life when i needed him the most. With his warm smile, he became a pillar of support and love in my world. We exchange our morning greetings ,a mix of mumbles and laughter ,as we both get ready for the day ahead. It's the special bond we share, that warms my heart and makes me feel loved. "Dad,"i yawn ," I can't believe how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place. It feels like a never-ending vacation , doesnt it? He chuckles and ruffles my hair." You bet, Sonia. It's paradise right at our doorstep. Now hurry up, or you'll be late for school! But don't forget, your dreams are waiting for you, too. You have the power to make them come true. After a quick breakfast , I grab my backpack and head out the door, ready to conquer another day. As a 21-year-old in my final year, I am determined to make the most of my college experience. With a backpack slung over my shoulder, I make my way through the bustling campus. I love the vibrant energy ,the smell of freshly cut grass, and the sound of laughter echoing between the buildings. It is in these halls of higher education that i discovered not only my passion for art, but also my love for storytelling. "Hey, Sonia !" Rose greeted me with a warm hug." Did you catch the sunrise this morning? It was absolutely breathtaking." I nodded, excitement bubbling inside me. "I did ! It's like nature's way of saying,'Good morning Serenity Cove!We giggle and continue chatting, sharing stories . Through my entire academic years, I found solace in the company of my best friend, Rose. Rose, with fiery red hair and infectious laughter, was always there to share in my joy and sorrows. We had formed an unbreakable bond, a lifeline in the unpredictable tides of small adults. As we head to the classroom, we bust into fits of laughter ,struggling to contain our amusement as we navigated the crowded hallways .The sound of our laughter echoes through the corridor, drawing the attention of our classmates. Amidst the joyful chaos,I cant help but steal a glances at my boyfriend ,Josh .He stands by his locker ,engrossed in conversation with his friends .My heart flutters as our eyes meet,and a smile tugs our corners of my lips.I cant wait to see him later in the evening ,to share stories of our day at his house after saying goodbye to Rose. Finally,the school day comes to an end ,and i find myself eagerly making my way towards our favourite meeting spot .The sun begins its descent ,casting a warm golden glow across the horizon .As i approch,i spot josh waiting for me ,his smile brightening up the entire street. "Hey beautiful," he greets me his voice filled with affection ."How was your day ?" "Hey my love,"I answer him as i procced to hug him."It was amazing and quit jovial ",thankyou for asking. We walk hand in hand and our conversation flowing effortlessly .We talk about our classes,our dreams,and little moments that made our day special.The world around us fades into the background as we lose ourselves in each other presence ,cherishing the simple joy of being together.At last we get into his house and i rush rest at the couch after a tiresome day that we had in school. "U look so exhausted ,are you okay?" Josh asked as he came closer to me . "Would u like some coffee ? "he added giving me a forhead kiss . "No just some cold water would be okay." I responded knowing perfectly that i would have loved coffee but I wanted water just to calm my nerves down just from his touch and a simple kiss .Each day I spent time with Josh i feel some amazing jovial in myheart.He is my first lover ,and the only person who made me know how it feels like to fall inlove .Have loved him since I met him just two months after joining Bristar University to purse Nursing course. "Here you go hun ,"he swiflty handed me a glass of water and sat near me ,placing his hand on my left thigh .Of course I loved it when he did that ,I felt some type of feeling that have never experienced before.I loved when he got closer to me ,his lips on my lips,and of course that is what i expected . He moved closer to me,gentle he placed his forehead on mine ,and in seconds i had closed my eyes ,ready to get every bit of his body and especially his skin .Deeply he kissed me and all i could hear was wind blowing outside ,and my soft moans as he went further and further . "Josh..joo...jo",i whispered unto him. "Please we cant continue ,whats the time ?i really have to get home before mom throws some dirty words for getting home late .I will make time for us on the weekend .please my love,"I distracted him . "Its still a bit early ,u can make it home before late evening ,but its okay i understand ,that has always been your excuse most time when we pass by ,you are always in a hurry yet your parents know that we are dating "Josh complained as I stared at him feeling guilty . How on earth would I be able to explain to him that my own mother compares him to my biological dad who got her pregnant and left when she needed him the most .I trust josh and im sure he wouldnt do that to me .I have witnessed his love,care,afection and how he has been an uderstanding man unto me. "Lets go,i dont wanna get you into trouble ",he ultered as he moved a litte distance from me . We walked a distance and i luckily got a cab home.I found my mom ,Georgina sitted outside the house.It was like she was waiting for me to make my late entrace at the gate .As soon as I walked in ,she gave me this intense look .I couldnt help but feel a little bit nervous about what she might say or do next . "Where have you been? and dont lie to me that u had extra work at school .!" " You are 30 minutes late from your usual time ,so whats the lie about this time.?" she questioned . "Good evening mom ,I had some important talking to do with Josh later on after school,"I respectifully answered,hoping that this conversation do not lead to more words about her former husband that left her heartbroken till today . "Get inside and do something constructive ,"she commanded .I quikly rushed inside, words of 'Not all men are the same'rotating inside my mind ,but i wouldnt dare ulter that unto her. I wasnt sure why she was with my step dad if she had it in mind that all men are the same.