Driven by artistic passion and a longing for change, Clovel boldly uprooted his life, moving to California to break free from the stagnant cycle and advance his art career. Motivated by providing for his family, especially after his father's passing...
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The following morning — Friday, July 27th
As the morning sunlight filtered through the windows, Tiana slowly awakened, a soft smile gracing her lips as she recalled the beautiful moments of the previous night. For a moment, it felt like a dream, but the warmth in her heart assured her it was real.
Glancing at the clock, Tiana realized she had to get ready quickly for her workout session with Carmen. "Shit" she mumbled as she gently moved the blanket on Clovel, who remained in a deep slumber.
In a rush, she scrambled to collect her belongings after quickly completing her dental hygiene and skincare regimen. The sound of the doorbell rang through the house, echoing in her ears. She swiftly descended the stairs, eager to discover the identity of the visitor. "Tia, open the door, I know he here" Carmen says from the other side. She turned to face Clovel, who was now waking up due to the sound.
Tiana and Clovel exchanged surprised glances at Carmen's words. Tiana quickly opened the door, revealing Carmen standing there with a mischievous grin on her face.
"Good morning," Tiana greeted, her voice filled with a mix of curiosity and amusement. "Goood Morningg" Carmen says.
"How did you know Clovel was here?" Tiana asserted.
Carmen stepped inside, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "Oh, come on, Tiana," she replied, playfully rolling her eyes. "I've known you for years. I can sense when something's different. Plus, I saw his car parked outside, even though he parked on the other side." She turned her attention to Clovel, "Good Morning."
Clovel chuckled, shaking his head. "Morning". Deciding to freshen up, Clovel made his way to the bathroom. Once inside, he turned on the faucet and splashed some cold water on his face, letting the refreshing sensation wake him up. He reached for the toothbrush and toothpaste, squeezing a pea-sized amount onto the bristles.
Carmen's eyes gleamed mischievously as she settled onto the recliner. "Soo...Clovel spent the night? What did y'all do last night?" Carmen teased, raising an eyebrow as she glanced at Tiana. Tiana, feeling a slight blush creep onto her cheeks, swiftly moved to her laundry room to change into her workout attire.
"We went stargazing," Tiana replied, her voice slightly muffled as she pulled a shirt over her head, "then we came back here, watched a movie, and I ended up falling asleep." She emerged from the laundry room, now dressed and ready for her workout.
Carmen smirked knowingly, her playful tone still evident. "Ah, so that's why you didn't text me back last night after you made it home...interesting," she said, emphasizing the word with a wink.
Tiana rolled her eyes playfully. "Yes, I lost track of time," she admitted with a chuckle. "But it was a really nice evening. We had a great time."
Carmen couldn't contain her grin, clearly delighted by her friend's newfound happiness. "You're in loveeee," she exclaimed teasingly. Tiana playfully rolled her eyes and grabbed a nearby pillow, throwing it at Carmen. "Shut up," she retorted, but there was a playful glint in her eyes.
