PAIRING:Â Jey Uso x OC Ebony
Warning: Fluff, breakups, reconciliation
Jey Uso breaks up with his girlfriend Ebony during the height of the COVID era, pushing her to pursue her dreams. What happens when Ebony shows up five years later, a well-known Broadway star, to watch Jey win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania.
Will they find their way back to each other? Or have they shared their last couple of minutes together?
Jeyâs & Ebonyâs House
âThis all you got left right sis?â Jimmy asked, coming out of the bedroom I shared with his twin brother for the last four years carrying a big box.
âYea, thatâs the last big box. I know you barely got room left in your car and mine filled to the brim.â
âYea, it is.. Â Iâmma go back to da house to put this stuff in the pool house.â
âOk, Iâm right behind you, just gonâ finish packinâ this small box,â I sighed trying to hurry up.
âOk, sis..Iâll see you at da house,â he said closing the door behind him. I sighed grabbing a few pictures and my other things that I didnât want to part with.
 âWell, thatâs it,â I whispered, packing and taping up the final box. Then I heard it, the front door opened, then closed. ..Ugh, damn him..He promised he wasnât going to come home till I left.
âJey, Iâm just getting the last of my stuff and Iâll be outta your hair.â
âI wanna talk to you, baby. I want you to understand-â
 âItâs nothing to talk about or understand.â
âEbony, can you just stop for a second and look at me, Ma.â Jey's voice cracked, coming further into the living room. I froze; I didnât want to look at him. If I did, I'd cry.
And if I cried, I didnât know if I could walk out that door and leave him.
Jey gently pulled the box from my hands. âIon wanna leave it like dis. We mean too much to each other to do dat.â The tears I had been fighting all morning began to burn my eyes as I fought to hold them in.
âEbony, I love you,â he said, hands grasping mine as I finally looked at him. Just sayinâ he loved me was breaking him down. Tears filled his eyes as I tried to process how we even got here if he felt this strongly.. âI love you so much, it hurts to breathe Ebs.â
âThen why are you breakinâ up with me?â I asked, with what little strength I had left. I was just tired.
âBecause I love you and I want whatâs best for you.â
âThat don't make no sense, Jey.â
âIt does if you just listen-⊠Really listen to me, baby.â
âIâm tired of listeninâ!â I cried out in frustration. âThatâs all I been doinâ is listenin to you, Jey! So can we just stop talkinâ bout it? Iâm tired.â
Jey gently caressed my cheek. âEbony...You so talented baby. You need to share dat and let da world hear it,â his voice full of conviction in spite of the tears still gathering in his beautiful brown eyes.
âI don't care about that,â I sighed closing my eyes unable to look at him.
âWell, I do, MaâŠPlease understand,â he pleaded.
âWhy do you care if I donât?â I asked, glancing back at him wishing I hadnât, seeing tears streaming down his face.
âI care because you got Broadway or somethinâ greater callinâ yoâ name and you sittinâ here waitinâ on me to get my shit together.â
âBecause I wanted too, Jey. We had a plan-â
He laughed sadly, cuttinâ me off. âYea, me travelinâ da world three hundred days outta the year, uprooting you whenever I feel like it.â
âYou waitinâ at home all aloneâŠHaving you at the shows but still canât be wit you how I want cause of all the shit we have to do before the show. â
âIt doesnât bother me..I have to work too-â
âYea, all alone on Roman's bus trying to work remote, while me and Jimmy tryinâ to get to the next level. That ainât fair to you, iâm tyinâ you down, Ma and ion want dat. You literally have to take Covid tests to come in the fuckinâ PC every week.â
âI love to travel with you; I love being there for you.  We had a plan, JeyâŠ.. In five years, youâd be more settled, making more money, then weâd get a house in New York and I would pursue my music.â
Jey closed his eyes, resting his forehead against mine.
"I don't want you livin' your life around my schedule, I done let you do it long enough and you deserve to chase your dreams too.â
âThat isnât your choice to make for me-â
âYou think ion know you did that virtual audition and got that part in dat Broadway play but you took the remote job instead?"
That was all it tookâŠI broke, I couldnât stop it. âWhat Iâmma take it for just to be in New York alone waiting for this shutdown to pass. They didnât even know when they were going to be able to go back to work with all these Covid cases. I just wanted to audition to get a feel of what it was like and get that experience.â
Jey pulled her into his arms âI know but -â
âIf you know why you are trying to change my mind. We had a plan-â
âBecause sometimes plans change. I know you wanna sing and ion want you to wake up one day and regret this..Regret us.â
âI won't, I promise,â I whispered burying my face in his chest.
âIâm not where I want to be in my career and Iâm just dragginâ you around wit me. Jimmy goinâ in for surgery next week, I donât even know if they gonâ renew my contract.â
âThey are I know they are, because you are meant to be a star, Jey. Youâre going to be world champion one day; I really believe that because I believe in you.â
âYou don't know that for sure Ebs, and I love you enough to do what I gotta do even if you hate me right now. I canât keep lettinâ you do this.â
âI could never hate youâŠI love you, too even though this hurts.â
âI know that and Iâd father cut my own hand off than hurt you.â His voice was raw, full of emotion as he gently kissed me with so much passion and love I felt a glimmer of hope until it dawned on my he was savoring the moment.
 Every breath..Every piece of me as he held me closeâŠSlow..Painful..Final.
So final neither of us wanted to move as we slowly pulled apart.
âThree minutesâŠI Jus ainât ready yet,â he pleaded barley above a whisper as my eyes filled with even more tears as I nodded in understanding.
Three minutes before I walk out that door and everything changes. Three minutes before we become strangers and all the good times weâve shared becoming bittersweet memories.
âThree minutes,â I exhaled as we walked over to the couch together and sat down.â The couch that had witnessed many movie nights, lazy days, arguments, laughter, holidays, makinâ love, and most importantly our hopes and dreams for the future.
Jey wrapped both arms around me, holding me as tightly as he could. I turned into him; my feet draped across his lap and my head against his chest. Our quiet tears rendering us unable to speak as he gently kissed my forehead.
I couldnât help thinkinâ about da many days and nights we spent on this couch. How it became our safe space during the best and worst of times.
I knew letting her go was the right thing to do but I couldnât make my heart understand it.
Trying to be strong, I ignored the way my chest ached, and how my throat was burning. Everything inside me telling me it was a mistake, we could make it work, but I knew lovinâ somebody didnât always meant stayinâ.
Sometimes it was about stepping aside and hoping the person you loved found everything they deserved and if it was meant to be it would be.
Three minutes came and went, neither of us acknowledging the timeâŠWe just held each other, neither of us wanting to admit this probably would be the last time we would see each other.
How life unfortunately would go on after she walked out that door. âI love you,â I whispered unable to stop myself as Ebony lifted her head slightly to look at me. Her eyes, hauntingly beautiful, full of love and hope, but broken.
I couldnât help it; I had to kiss her one last time. âWhen we're older,â she whispered against my lips as I nodded, stealing a searing kiss.
âWhen we're older,â I sighed, holding her even tighter refusing to let go. I didnât want this to end.. I didnât want to imagine doinâ this shit without her by my sideâŠBut I had too.
âOh my god did that just happen?â Trin squealed as I hugged her again.
âYes, maâam it did, he won,â I smiled trying to calm myself down. Jey had just defeated Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship to open up the show.
âSend me those pictures, Iâm going to post them later.â
âExcuse me Ms. London,â I heard someone ask softly before I could answer Trin.
As I turned, I was met by a an older woman and a little girl who looked to be about six years old.
âHello,â I whispered back with a smile. âWeâre sorry to bother you but do you think my daughter can get a picture with you,â she asked as I nodded. The little girl came closer, almost starstruck as I kneeled down to hug her.
âI love you, Ms. Angelica Schuyler.â she said innocently as I chuckled. So, she was a Hamilton fan. âWell, I love you too, sweetie. Do you want to take a picture,â I asked as she wrapped her arms around my neck tighter. âYes maâam.â
As we posed for a few pictures, Trin grabbed my phone and snapped a few pictures as well. âThank you so much for coming over to see me. Whatâs your name?â
âItâs Abby,â she said shyly as I gave her another hug.
âWell, thank you Abby, you made my day coming over to speak to me,â I told her as her little face lit up.
âThank you so much for this I just couldnât let the moment pass. We saw Hamilton on Disney plus and sheâs been a fan ever since. We spotted you the moment you came in.â
âItâs no problem, it was nice to meet you both,â I assured her giving the little girl one more hug before they left.
âMy sister done got famous as hell.â
âNo, I havenât, Trin Iâm just me,â I said as she gave me back my phone.
âWhatever you say, I sent myself those pictures too. I got to go meet security; Jimmy just text me.
âOk, well give me a hug then, Iâmma gonâ head out.â
âWhat? You ainât coming back with me?â Trin asked as I shook my head.
âNah, I donât want to make it awkward,â I said giving her a hug.
âGirl, that man misses you.â
âHe is seeing someone Trin or whatever they doinâ together,â I whispered somewhat hurt thinking about him touching someone else.
âHow you know bout Asia?â She asked, pulling her hat down a little further trying to stay hidden.
âLetâs just say I have my own little birdies who keep me in the loop.â
âRoman, I bet,â she said as I laughed. âWhy you assume itâs him?â
ââCause yaâll always been tight outside of you and Jimmy. If it ainât him, maybe itâs SoloâŠHeâs your third favorite,â she said and I pointed at her.
âBingo, but itâs cool. He was just warning me if I saw anything, but I told him I was just coming to see his match and leave. I got an early show tomorrow.â
âYea, but I hate you didnât tell me you were here earlier. We could have hung out today. Though coming out here and finding you standing by our seats was an amazing surprise.â
âI didnât want to put you in an uncomfortable position hanging out with ya brother-in laws ex and cause problems.â
âGirl, you ainât no exâŠYou familyâŠAlways. I just wish yaâll would talk to each other.â
âTrin, we havenât talked in five years,â I sighed standing up putting on my jacket. âWe broke up and life went on.â
âAnd yaâll both done accomplished what was the whole point of the break up to begin with. Thatâs all the more reason yaâll need to have a conversation.â
âEh, maybe one day but not today⊠I just wanted to come, support him and go on my way.â
âWell promise to keep in touch and keep me updated on this new project,â she said giving me one last hug.
âI will..Love you and give everybody my love.:
âWill do,â she whispered before heading back to meet back up with Jimmy.
I waited for Romanâs security team to come get me. I didnât want to take a chance of running into Jey or anybody for that matter backstage.
Thankfully they came shortly after and whisked me away before anyone really saw me. I was still blown away by how much Roman and Jimmy cared about me being here on the biggest night of Jeyâs career thus far.
How they made sure I got here, wasnât bothered, and was able to slip out unnoticed should definitely be studied.
On the way back to the airport, I saw Trin had already made a post and tagged me. âDamn 3000 likes and itâs barely been posted 30 minutes ago,â I laughed.
Seeing Jey and Jimmy in the background celebrating just did something to my spirit. I responded to her post and told Jey congrats and got off. Cracking a small smile, I had an idea. I went to Jeyâs Instagram page and sent him a quick personal message before putting my phone back in my purse with shaky hands.
âI got something to show you, but I donât want you to get mad,â Trin said as Jimmy shook his head.
âHe ainât gonâ be mad just show him,â he said as she handed me her phone.
I looked at Trinâs phone in shock. âWait, Ebony was here?â
âYep, we got to catch up a little and cheered for you like crazy. Sheâs real proud of you,â Trin said not seeing the problem..I mean it wasnât one, but damn why didnât she come backstage to let me see her.
âSo, yaâll really watched my match together, then she left?â
âYea, she had to get back to New York.â
âWhy you didnât text me before my match? I could have seen her.â I was becoming agitated because I could have seen her, talked to her, hell touched her.
âShe didnât want me to tell you she was here and I found out at the last minute that she was here. I literally walked to my seat and there she was cause somebody-â
âDonât say somebody, I did it. I knew you both needed it and I was right. Plus, I knew she would want to see this twin do his thing. Roman got her here and I got the tickets,â Jimmy said as I sighed giving Trin back her phone.Â
âThank you for doinâ dat, twin. You and big uce.. I just wish I coulda seen her.â Picking up my phone, I saw I had a lot of Instagram notifications of DMs. I almost ignored them, as I always did, till I saw a familiar name amid the others.
âEbonyBroadway sent you a message request,â I mumbled, rushing to read it as Trin squealed.
âYes, finally some communication, damn! What she say?â
 âItâs private, sisâ I said without looking up. She really had reached out to me even though I didnât get to see her.
âWe gonâ let you get dressed,â Jimmy said as I nodded, still looking at her message in disbelief. âI told you congrats on Trin's post; I hope that was ok. I also know how you are about social media, so I decided to message you just to say congratulations again... And to tell you thank you.â I frowned.
Thank you?..... Why was she thanking me? Then, all of a sudden it hit me. The Broadway shows, the awards she had won, the life she had built. She was thanking me for letting her go.
I felt my eyes welling up because after everything... After all the pain. After all these years, she still didn't hate me. She understood. I sighed in relief, lowering my head. For five years I wondered if she'd ever forgive me. If she'd ever understood why and now, I had my answer.
 I wanted to tell her I never stopped loving her. Beg her to come back to me, dat we old enough now. Tell her how I think about her everyday.  Instead, I kept it simple and short. âThank you, baby. Congrats on everything, I âm so prouda you, Ebs.â
 I stared at the message wondering should I take the word baby out, but I hit send anyway releasing the breath I was holding when she loved what I had typed.
 I waited a few minutes to see if she would respond but she didnât. I took a chance and followed her Instagram and she almost instantly followed me back.
âWhen weâre older, Ebs,â I mumbled, smiling to myself going to go shower.
I rushed back from Raw to catch Shawn Stockman's show, On That Note. Trin had called me earlier to remind me that Ebonyâs episode was airing tonight. After I got out of the shower, I set up my iPad and sat at the desk.
Damn, I had time zones confused, the damn interview had already started.
âSo last night you won your first Tony Award for your role as Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway play Hamilton. A role youâve been playinâ for the last five years. A role that youâve won many awards for, but that Tony just seemed out of your grasp.
âYes, I did; the streak is finally over.. I won the damn thing, Shawn,â she laughed. âThen my best friend Trin was there; she flew in from Florida to go with me to the Tonys; it was really specialâ.
âI know that must of felt awesome to have her there with you?â
âYes, it really did and sheâs extending her stay so weâre gonna have some girl time this week and celebrate.â
âI know your schedule is chaotic so thatâs good you are going to get a break after this. Have you had a chance to watch it back?â Shawn asked as she shook her head.
 âNo, we performed after that, then I had I press and I had to come here this morning.â
âWell, letâs take a look.â
âAnd best actress in a musical goes to." A five-way screen that had live cameras on Ebony and the other actresses suddenly filled the screen. All smiling, but you could tell they were nervous.
âOMG! The streak is over! Ebony London for Hamilton!â
Instant tears pooled in her eyes as she hugged Trin, then the guy beside her. Then he helped her up and gave her a kiss on the cheek before grabbing the train of her dress.
âWho the fuck is that?â I growled like I didnât have my own situationship going on with Asia. âThis is Ebony's fourth nomination for her role as Angelica and her first win,â the show's announcer said as the crowd seemed to clap even louder; hell, even I was clappin'.
I watched as the unknown man helped her walk to the top of the stage, then went back to his seat to stand and clap with the audience, giving her a standing ovation. The whole damn room was standing.
 As Ebony stood at the podium commanding the room with poise and grace, I never felt prouder than I did right now. I didnât get to see it last night because we had a house show, and I couldnât find any actual video clips last night, only pictures. Â
âDatâs my girl.. You did it, Ma. Jus look at you.â
She nervously sighed, trying to hold her tears at bay. âPlease sit down, you guys.â Humble was an understatement. âIâm really going to miss this,â she said as I frowned. Miss it? Where was she going?
âFive years ago, I almost skipped out on this role, but someone special saw something in me that I didnât see in myself and selflessly pushed me to move here to New York and take it,â she said, choked up.
âI had virtually auditioned, got it, turned it down, then took it. I was so pissed off yaâll, I came to New York kickinâ and screaminâ,â she laughed as did the crowd. I chuckled shakinâ my head trying to hold back my tears.
âBut because of that selfless action, Iâm here today. Â I just want to take the time to just say, this isnât just mine, this is ours,â she said holding up her award with a watery smile.
âDamn right it is!â I yelled, clappinâ again as if she could see me and how proud I was of her. âYou did it, baby..You did it,â I whispered, overwhelmed.
âThank you to my fans, and itâs on to the next chapter and I canât wait to share it with you all..Thank you.â The music began to play as the crowd clapped and she walked off to the side of the stage with the presenter.
They came back live in the studio, Ebony was smiling at the monitor, then back at Shawn. â I still canât believe it. Thank you for that.â
âIt was amazing and after hearing your speech, I just have to ask. Does this person know you gave them a shout out?â
âUh, he probably knows by now, and I know he's going to see this interview because Trin canât hold water,â she laughed as I heard Trin off-camera.
âI havenât told him nothinâ, yet...Thank you very much.â
Shawn laughed as Ebony shrugged her shoulders. âShe's going to tell him, but I'm seriously thankful for the journey, though itâs been hard. And we both have fulfilled those dreams we used to talk about lying on our old couch all those years ago.â
All those memories I happily drown in every day. Smiling I pulled out my phone, opened up my Instagram.
I knew I probably shouldnât, but I wanted her to know how proud of her I was. I went through my camera roll looking for the perfect picture from last night of her that I had saved.
 Finally, I decided on one of her posing with her Tony and posted it on my story.
She deserved her flowers and to know how proud I was of her. I had DMâd her last night, and she told me thanks, but I needed the world to know it, and I donât give a fuck who didnât like it.
Jonathonfatu replied to your story. âDatâs whatâs up Twin, let her knowâŠlove yaâll.
Trinity_fatu replied to your story. âAww brotherâŠLove you and I canât wait for her to see this. P.S. donât trip bout ol boy... Heâs one of her co-stars and a good friend.â
I never felt such relief in my life. Ok so she wasnât wit anybody.
Asia_nxt replied to your story. âUh, why is this bitch on your story and you donât even post me.â
I shook my head ignoring her message. âCause datâs my woman and gonâ always be my woman.â I mumbled to myself.
Romanreigns replied to your story. âI know that win meant the world to her and you. It wasnât in vain, cuz. I hope yaâll find the time to finally see each other and talk. Tell her what you feelinâ.â
Sighing, I put my phone down, I didnât feel like responding to anybody. I knew Roman was right though. I needed to tell her how I felt and I had to straighten out my mess with Asia and my damn life in general.
I knew Jaliaâs graduation was next week and I knew Ebony would be there, she had to beâŠI know she wouldn't miss it for the world.
âIâll talk to her then,â I mumbled to myself finally dozing off.
I did not miss Florida traffic I tell you that. I was so happy when Jey and I moved to Atlanta. No, I wasnât, I hated traffic period and Atlanta wasnât any better.
 âDamn, fancy neighborhood,â I whispered driving through the swank gated community.
âYea, it is and where you at,â Trinâs voice boomed through the radio.
âIâm cominâ, I swear,â I said as my GPS told me my destination was on the left.
âYou must have got caught up in traffic, after we left the school. You know these Samoans be ready to party,â Trin chuckled as I saw Jalia coming out the side gate of the beautiful house as I pulled in.
âHey auntie!â Jalia yelled waving as I waved back. âHey baby girl. Trin, I just parked, see you in a minute,â I said hanging up before she could respond.
 I grabbed Jaliaâs graduation gift and got out to meet the excited teenager. âThank you so much again for coming, Aunt Ebony,â Jalia smiled giving me a tight hug, almost knocking me against my rental.
"I told you I wouldn't miss it for the world, sweetie.â
"I'm glad you flew out," Jalia said, as I gave my gift to her and we began to walk towards the back yard.
âMe too baby, everything was beautiful today.â I had went to her graduation but hung back after hearing Jeyâs girlfriend at the last minute decided to come. I watched from afar in the stands cheering Jalia on.
âI have I have to tell you something though, I donât wonât you blindsided,â she said as we reached the gate.
I saw her nervously chewing her bottom lip and instantly knew it wasnât good.. I took a breath trying to brace myself for whatever bomb she was about to drop. âOkay, what is it?â
âI wanted you to come so bad,â Jalia started, her voice getting lower as she reached out and grabbed my hand.
âI know thatâs why I said I would come over, just tell me what's going on, Jalia.â
Jalia leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. âI just want y'all to talk.â
âJalia what have you done?â I asked my patience wearing thin as she looked away. âI know you would have said no if I told you where the party was,â she groaned, slightly beginning to pace.
I sighed already, having an idea whose house it was. âJalia who house is this?â I asked as she dropped her head. âUncle Jeyâs,â she whispered as I felt my stomach drop.
I looked around thankful nobody had seen me but her so I could haul ass. âJalia, does he even know that I was coming here?â
âUncle Jey was happy when I told him you were coming.â
I swear I couldnât breathe; this was too much. I looked at Jalia, hope radiating off her as I looked up at the sky silently asking God why. Taking a breath, I gave her a small smile.
âJalia, he has a girlfriend. You can't just do stuff like this, baby. You can't just plan a meeting in the middle of your graduation party.â
âI just want y'all to talk,â Jalia whispered upset as I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into a tight, protective hug.
âI know, baby,â I murmured, pulling back just enough to look Jalia in the eye. "But this was wrong. You can't just spring this on me. There are boundaries and peopleâs feelings.â
Jalia shook her head quickly. âUncle Jey ainât even happy with her... She's just... she's just there. She pressured him into it.â
 âBaby, that is their business. It's not my place or yours to swoop in and disrupt whatever they got going on.â
âDonât leave please, yaâll need to talk..If yaâll talk-â
 âIâll be at your dadâs when yaâll get home; we can hang out then.â Just as I was about to head back to my car, the gate swung open, startling us.
âThere two of my favorite girls! I was just asking Jimmy bout you, Ebony,â Jeyâs dad all but yelled, voice just as loud as I remembered.
"Hi, Pop," I said, a genuine smile finally breaking out on my face before I could stop myself. âHey, sweetie,â He smiled pulling me into a loving, comforting hug.
 âIâll be back,â Jalia whispered quickly disappearing as I frowned knowing she was up to something.
âIâm so happy to see you, sweetheart,â he murmured.
âHappy to see you, too.â
âI saw you during graduation too.. Tryinâ to hide from us.â
âIt wasnât that, I just didnât want it to be awkward. Trin told me at the last minute Jeyâs girlfriend had decided to come.â
âAnd she does mean the last minute, only told Jey this morning that she wanted to come,â he sighed shaking his head. âDat boy gonâ wise up yet.â
âBabe, let her come in! You trying to hold her hostage out here or what?â
I chuckled recognizing Jeyâs momâs voice as she came towards us. I felt myself fighting tears as she opened her arms and I all but collapsed into her arms on autopilot.
âI know you werenât tryinâ to leave without cominâ to say hey to me,â she asked as I looked over at Jalia who had shrugged her shouldersâŠLittle snitch.
âIon care who donât like it, but donât you ever come somewhere we are and not come say hi, young lady,â she scolded gently, the warmth in her eyes betraying her.
âYes, maâam.â I smiled, ,wiping my tears. I truly missed her.
Jeyâs Office
Jeyâs POV
âSo we peepinâ out the curtains to spy on our exes now?â Aisa asked as I sighed turning around to face her.
âI just heard talking and looked out to see who it was,â I said honestly because that was what had happened.
 âThis ain't gonna work, Jey. You gotta tell Jalia this is the last time that woman will be around. She's your ex for a reason.â
âI'm not going to tell my niece she can't see her Ebony. They close, Asia. You can't just erase a bond like that because of how you feel.â
Asia scoffed, her arms crossed over her chest. âYea, the whole family loves her apparently. Look, this is dead between you and her, Jey. If you gonâ be with me, you end this today.â
I didnât even flinch at the ultimatum, I moved from the window âIt ain't dead, doh.â My mind da clearest itâs been in five years.
âWhat did you say?â Asia asked unsure if she heard me right.
 âI said Ebony will never be dead to me, Asia. The love I have for her ainât gonâ never leave me. She da one I set free praying one day sheâd be mine again when da time was right.â
"So, you're choosing her?!â she yelled, slapping me. I took it head on without flinching because I knew I deserved it in some way shape or form.
 âIâm not choosing her over you, and Iâm not choosing you over her. Iâm choosing me cause I need to get my shit together before I try to be in a relationship wit anybody.â
I watched the anger leave her body. âYouâre doing this for her because you never wanted a relationship, and I pushed you?â
âI'm doing it for me, Asia,â I said softly, glancing toward the window. âAnd for Ebony. The truth is, she deserves the best version of me, and you deserve someone who wants to be in a relationship wit you.â
Asia looked away, the reality of everything sinking in. âThe stories everyone was whispering about were true. You really didn't want to break up with her, did you?â
 âI couldn't stand the thought of holding her back. Ebony would have followed me through fire, but then I saw the opportunities she was passing up, the doors she was closing just to stay by my side-â
âYou let her go,â Asia finished as I nodded trying to calm myself. Talking about it, was stirring up emotions I knew never left.
 âJust stop, I get it, Jey. You love her, thatâs why I could never really reach you,â she said defeatedly.
I pinched the bridge of my nose, feeling a lump form in my throat. âI really am sorry, Asia.
âIâm sorry too,â she whispered, burying her face against my chest as I held her close.
 âNo, I kept pushing you, Jey. I kept trying to force a connection that just wasnât there and I see it now just listening to you talk about her.â
 She pulled back, looked me square in the eyes with a sense of clarity and I felt a little better. âI really hope you two figure it out,â she whispered with a final lingering look before she left me alone in my office in deep thought.
The weight of the last few minutes, hell the last five years seemed to leave my body. I had chosen me. Chosen to give myself the space to process my shit.
My chest feeling lighter as I left went to join my family The sounds of laughter outside filled my heart and I couldnât wait to join my family. As I rounded the corner, I saw Ebony and my mom talking at the kitchen island.
âWe have missed having you around here, baby,â my mother said patting Ebonyâs hand as she smiled. âI missed being around, Ma. But I just donât want to step on any toes. I donât want to be the reason for any friction.â
My mother scoffed at her. âI understand that and I wonât stop you from leaving but I just needed a moment to see you and to tell you how proud we are of you.â
âI never saw this happening for me, but Jey didâŠHe always did,â Ebony sighed as I felt my throat tighten listening to two of the most important women in my life talk to each other like no time had passed.
âWe all saw it in you, and I know you wanna leave but I want you to promise me something before you go.â
âOk shoot,â Ebony said as my mother smiled brightly at her.
âWhenever you come down to Florida visiting everyone, come by and see an old lady, ok.â
It felt good to talk to Jeyâs mom again. I had really missed her and how close we were. âYouâll be one of the first people I call.â
"What about me, Ebs. You gonâ come see me, too.â I stilled⊠That damn voice..That voice I hadnât heard in person in six years still sounded just as intoxicating and still made my heart race.
âHey Jey,â I whispered not looking at him as his mom shot me a small smile.
âSon, I see Asia left,â his mother said trying to change the subject as I dropped my head, trying to avoid his gaze.
I knew me being here was probably the reason she stormed outta here.
âYea, I ended things, Ma.â Jey said coming closer. His admission hung in the air, my shoulders slumping even more.âŠYep..I caused thisâŠ
 âAye, don't do that, Ebs,â Jey said softly, gently lifting my chin. Our eyes meeting for the first time in six years and Iâll be damned if he wasnât staring into my soulâŠDamn him.
 âWhat happened was on me..Not you, Ma. Ainât no reason to eva hang yo head.â
I cleared my throat, looking away just in time to catch the satisfied smiled playing on his motherâs lips.
âAlright, Iâm gonna head back out to give yaâll some time..Itâs overdue⊠Donât you think, son?â she asked as I caught Jey smiling at her.
âWe love you, too,â we both said without even thinking, both of us smiling in spite of the awkwardness.
As the back door closed behind her, the kitchen felt smaller. Jey didnât say anything at first, he just stared at me, then cleared his throat. âCan we go somewhere and talk?â I hesitated for a second at his request as he took my hand in his.
âItâs just me, Ebs. You know Iâd never hurt you, Ma.â
âI know,â I sighed, allowing him to lead the way. He opened the door to what looked to be his den, allowing me in first before closing the door behind us.
For a few minutes neither of us spoke. I looked around the room, trying to think of a conversation starter. âUm. So, you ended things?â I asked turning to look at him, but his back was turned standing at the bar.
âYeaâŠI ended it,â he said, almost like he couldnât believe it himself as I watched him light up a cigar.. âŠWhat the hell? Since when does he smoke?
Since when are you smoking now?
I frowned, âSince when do you smoke, Jey?â I asked before I could stop myself.
It's been a while, let me know
Jey exhaled a slow cloud, his back still turned to me. âJust somethin' I picked up. Ion do it much doh,â he said, turning to finally face me.
âI hope you donât, itâs bad for you,â I frowned again as he sighed.
âStill worry about me, huh,â he said putting out the cigar as I smirked. âStill knowing when to back down I see,â I whispered shyly as he nodded.
âYou know I could never say no to you cause I know you always had my best interests at heart. One look from you and I was willing to do anything for you..Still is.â
Like, when did you end up moving house?
âUm, so when did you move back to Florida?â I asked, taking in the calm colors and family pictures everywhere. Yep..I changed the subject.
âBout four years agoâŠ.I just... I needed a change of scenery. Every corner of that house felt like a reminder of the things Iâd given up.â
I nodded in understanding, my eyes landing on a royal blue, modest sectional. I couldnât shake itâŠ.It looked familiar... The color was wrong, so it couldnât be.
âYa mind ainât playinâ tricks on you. I found a cool company that was able to refurbish it and change the color,â Jey murmured reading my mind.
âWhy did you keep it?â
âA lot of great memories on dis couch I ainâ wanna part wit, Ebs,â he whispered our eyes meeting once again as a I felt my skin flush and my heart race.
You're the only one who knows that name
âYou know that youâre the only one who has ever called me, Ebs.â The confession spilled from my lips before I could stop it; the walls began to slowly fall.
Jeyâs lips curved into a slow, knowing smile, his expression softening. âGood,â he whispered back, his beautiful, soulful eyes staring into my soul as if I was the most precious thing in this world. âI wanna be the only one callinâ you dat.â
You're the only one does that face
âThen you lookin' at me like that. Jey, this is dangerous,â I sighed, unable to pretend anymore that it wasnât affecting me.
Jey paused, his chest heaving as he took a step closer. âLookin' at you like what?â he asked, his voice thick with emotion.
âL-Like Iâm the only person you see,â I said nervously as he nodded.
âWell ion see da problem cause you are EbonyâŠ. I love you, been in love wit you, Ma.â
He couldn't, not after all this time. Think of a way to steer the conversation in another direction, Ebony.
âI-I been seeing the stuff thatâs been goinâ on with the internet trolls, how are you holding up? And donât say it donât bother you cause this is me,â I said as a long weary sigh escaped his beautiful lips as he sat down on the couch.
I just wanna know if you're okay
âNice subject changeâŠWhy you care so much, Ebs ion won the title now? I proved them wrong,â he said leaning back staring up at the ceiling deflecting himself.
Only have a couple minutes, it already kinda feels like
I didn't move toward him, instead I sat at the opposite end of the sofa. âI'll always care about you, Jey. No matter how things ended between us and I know all the noise gets loud sometimes.â
âIâll always care about you too, and Iâm good. Especially since I done seen you now,â his gaze shifting from the ceiling to me filled with love and longing.
âIâm proud of you, Ebony.â
I felt my heart swell at his words as I smiled at him. âIâm really proud of you too,â I whispered.
Jey leaned in slightlyâ So, tell me what the next move is. I know you leaving the play, I heard you talking bout it on Shawnâs show.â
 âWell, I just got the official news last week. Iâm going to be filming a movie with Ryan Coogler, but enough about me. Letâs talk about the real news. How long are you going to keep the title? It looks good on you, and I'm loving the storylines they got you in.â
Jey laughed, shaking his head at me. âI think they leaninâ towards me keepin it for a minute..I hope, but if they don't, I feel blessed that it happened," he smiled, then frowned.
"Ebony, wait a minute, hold up-â
 âYou know what and you know I ainât bout to let day shit fly. You out here bout to work with Ryan Coogler and you tryinâ to downplay yourself.â
âIâm not, I donât even know when we start filming.â
âBut you got the part and that's awesome, Ebs. I always knew,â Jey said reaching over caressing my knee as I blushed.
"We did pretty good for ourselves, didn't we?" I asked softly as he nodded slowly, his eyes softening. âWe really did, Ma.
A comfortable silence settled over us, the distance between us becoming smaller and smaller as Jey leaned in closer, his eyes never leaving mine as he whispered the two words I never thought I would hear again. Two words that never failed to make my heart race.
Tears pooled in my eyes as I gave him a watery smile. âThree minutes,â I whispered back as he released the breath he had been holding.
Reaching out her pulled me against him and instantly I melted into his side. A sigh of relief escaping my own lips, my forehead resting against his chest and my legs in his lap.
The missing piece of the puzzle had slid back into place. Silence filled the living room as he held me close. As we breathed in each other.
It's alright, think I'm fine with the silence
There's some good in goodbyes
I knew he was fighting back tears just by his breathing, âI love you EbonyâŠI never stopped lovinâ you,â his voice raw and full of emotion as I held him tighter.
âI love you too, Jey and I never stopped either.â I felt him release a shaky breath, the tension leaving his body slowly at the revelation.
âI gotta get my shit together,â he rasped trying to pull away, but I melted further into him, refusing to let him go.
âYouâre not the only one,â I whispered against him. I wasnât about to pretend I was whole; I was surviving. We both had shit we needed to figure out before we even tried to get back together but the love we shared was still there and stronger than ever.
âWhen we're a year older,â Jey murmured, strong, determined and hopeful.
âWhen weâre a year older.â I agreed, the heartbreak from all those years ago began to soften as our lips met in a gentle kiss.
âTwin! Food ready!â Jimmyâs voice boomed through the door. âMa, told me to come get yaâll.â
 âFuck,â Jey growled in frustration and I buried my face in his neck smiling. âBe nice,â I whispered as he relaxed against me.
âAâight we cominâ!â
 âTime to go back to real life, huh,â I whispered as he nodded in agreement even though neither one of us didnât want to move.
âYep, back to real life,â he sighed, helping me up.
âWhen weâre a year older.â I reminded him as he slung his arm around my shoulder, pulling me close and kissing me gently on the temple.
Only have a couple minutes, guess we're going back to real life
âWhen weâre a year older.â
Only have a couple minutes and we're going back to real life
Spinning The Block Never Looked So Good!
Broadway actress/singer Ebony London was seen out and about last night with WWE superstar Jey Uso in New York. The pair once dated some six years ago and have apparently found their way back to each other.
Spinning the block never looked so good, and we wish them all the best. Below are Ebony and Jey's Instagram stories seemingly confirming their reunion.
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