Prologue: *All Great Things Must Come To An End.
“She got her own thing that’s why I love her, Miss independent Won’t you come and spend a little time . .” Ne-yo Miss Independent
This is it, this is the very moment right here I’ve been dreaming of. As of today i will no longer be a student at the University of California, Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology all the years of sweat and tears finally payed off. It’s a bittersweet feeling knowing that in just a couple of more days i’ll be all on my very own, No longer residing in LA leaving behind my family and friends.
The big apple will be the new place i’ll call home, Already landing an interview and purchasing a astonishing apartment complex up to my standers. I have nothing but good vibes and a positive outlook on things, I feel invincible shit, supreme almost and nothing on god’s green earth is going to stop me.
I guess you can say growing up i had the dream life. My mother and father always made sure me and my siblings had all we ever wanted and beyond more. My father is a plastic surgeon bringing home at least $317,000, Mother’s a Pediatrician she adores her career, helping out other’s was always her thing she’s just naturally a warmhearted person. Growing up in a interracial household there were two thing expected of you. One, Get a education and make something out of yourself. Two, don’t embarrass the family name or that was your ass.
It was pretty tough trying to live up to my parents expectations, we were the picture perfect family to the outsider. My parents had their perfect marriage outstanding careers, and their children weren’t out making fools of themselves we all kept our heads in the books and surrounded ourselves with great people that we know would better us in the long run. Don’t get me wrong we had our share of up’s and down’s and a few skeletons that everyone knew better then to speak upon.
Being the middle child out of 3 i guess you could say i’m the more determined one, I didn’t want my parent to think that i needed them to survive even if it was partially true. Mom and dad always gave me as well as the rest of my siblings whatever we asked for at the drop of a dime, Yeah it’s great at first but the older I’ve gotten i realized that without hard work and actually being able to get out on your own in the real world saying you achieve things all on your own , then you absolutely have no purpose at all. I was fed up with living off of my parents deciding to attend school and moving away was the best decision I’ve made yet.
“Estoy tan orgulloso de ti” I watched as my mother shed tears of joy as we all huddled outside of the field where the ceremony was previously held. “ Thank you mom, I’m proud of myself as well. But i could had never done it without such a great support system” Instantly wrapping my small arms around my father’s tall frame i couldn’t help but to tear up, I’m going to miss my parents more then ever.
“Your so ugly when you cry Luna, Please knock it off”
My older brother Lorenzo teased calling me by my childhood nickname, he sure does know how to mess up a perfect moment. Squinting my eyes giving him my famous mean mug i stuck my tongue out in the most childish way mimicking him “Blah blah your so ugly when you cry Lunaaa, shut up and give me my flowers!” Snatching the bouquet of white roses out of Lorenzo’s grasp I delivered a wack to side of his thick skull. I began Scanning the field noticing that a few more important people were missing My younger sister Monica and my boyfriend Mathias “Dad where’s Monica and Mathias?” Before my father could answer my question a pair of hands wrapped around my face covering my eyes “ Congratulations my beautiful Korelle” I knew that voice from anywhere it was Mathias, taking his hands in mine lowering them from my face I turn around now facing him.
He greeted me with the hugest smirk on his face, not a second later and i found myself in his warm embrace soaking in his sent that I’ve come to adore so much over the years we been together. Still holding me close he ran his fingers through my silk black main, reaching up for his baby face my small soft hand caressed the side of his face feeling his stubble slightly tickle the palm of my hand. in this very moment it was just Mathias and I, that’s all that i seen
I love him more then anything we meet a few years ago at one of my father’s charity events. Too shy to approach each other our parents had to play matchmaker, He was the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on . His oval face and sturdy jawline just screamed perfection, but what pulled me in even more were those almond puppy dog eyes and his bushy black eyebrows that sat perfectly above his eyes. His nose which looked like god himself had came down from heaven and sculpt all so effortlessly, one side of his nostril bedazzled with a tiny studded nose ring. I never though that a guy could pull off a nose ring until i met Mathias.
We exchanged numbers and started hanging out in our spare time, he was everything I ever wanted in a guy. Great sense of humor, Respectful, and beyond intelligent. “Well hello to you too Luna” Monica obnoxiously spat, instantly snapping out of my trance i reach over giving my baby sister a hug “I’m so sorry M I didn’t see you standing there” The field started to empty out still filled with a couple of other graduates and their loved ones “ Alright everyone meet up at the house, were having a BBQ in the backyard for Korelle” My father announced followed by the clap of his hands demanding everyone’s attention. Everyone scattered off into their vehicles, i decided to ride with Mathias instead of my parents since were all meeting back up at the house.
“Babe i just noticed you came to my ceremony empty handed, No flowers no jewelry, no teddy bear no Nothing!” i sat in the passenger seat with my arms crossed pouting like a child. Mathias reached over taking his hand in mine all while his eyes still stayed focused on the road “I didn’t forget about you my love okay? What i have planned for you is out of this world, My queen deserves nothing but the best and that’s what you shall receive” I instantly felt my heartbeat pick up and butterflies dancing in my stomach, what could he possible have planned for me that is so out of this world. Without saying another word i faced the window replaying in my head what Mathias had just said. “What i have planned for you is out of this world . .”
After a 25 minute drive we arrived at the beach, the sun had began to set it was truly a beautiful sight. I’ve always been a big fan of the beach i just feel so at ease . “Mathias what are we doing at the beach? Were supposed to be at my house for the BBQ remember?” He didn’t say a word, instead he unbuckled his seat belt and popped the truck now stepping foot out of the car.
I also did the same following him to the trunk, In Mathias hands were a picnic basket a red blanket and two wine glasses. He’s such a romantic, finally being aware of my presents he smiled at me coyly “I just wanted to spend a little time alone, just me and you. God know’s when we’ll get this chance again before your off to New York” I nod my head and grab his handing leading us to a perfect spot on the beach, laying out the blanket over the sand Mathias pulled out a bottle of Taylor Port filling both our glasses a little below the brim
Receiving my wine glass I take a swig of the cool liquid, Closing my eyes I admire the sound of the waves crashing and the smell of salt water.
“K, I just want to tell you that I’m am so proud of you, and no matter how far we may be from each other this pond right here” he then pointed to himself then me “This could never be broken and that’s why i fee like i need to do this”
Do what? what was he going to do, my heart started racing my palms began to sweat . He reached into the picnic basket once again this time pulling out a square black jewelry box and right then and there i lost it i burst out into tears with my hand over my mouth trying to control myself.
Kneeling down on one keen while opening the box revealing a huge diamond ring “Korelle Nicole Foy, Will you take this ring and do me the honors of being the only woman in my life now and forever?” I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out, was this really happening to me, i was still in complete shock shaking my head eagerly i began to sob even harder. Taking the ring out of the box Mathias placed it on my finger. I instantly crashed my lips onto his sharing the most passionate kiss we both ever had yet.
“I love you Mathias, Always and forever . .”
