P R O L O U G E

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- September 16, 1997 -

As my chest heaved up and down trying sustain the bit of self-control I had left. My breathe staggered with each time I inhaled, I wasn't ready to come to terms with the reality I was being obligated to face.

I refused.

The turning point of everything was almost invisible, I was blinded. Or maybe, I'd been looking with my eyes wide open, naive to what was in front of me.

And now I'm here.

I quickly wiped away the tears welled up in my eyes, I refused to let fall. I heard my name be called. I rose from my sit, patting down the small bits of lint that were on the surface of my black silk dress.

I walked myself up to the podium, a mess I'm sure anyone with eyes could see. But none the less pulled myself together the best of my ability.

Straighten my voice, I held my mouth to the microphone.

" For those who may not know me, I'm Samirah...."

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