Sleep has eluded me. The bright, vibrant colors that have painted my moods since birth have settled into a dull null, and I don’t know if I can keep going like this. Kai deserves the best version of me, and I do too. I call up the sadness hotline and speak to a grief counselor…
Vacation Time and Wedding Plans It’s Saturday morning. Jalisa comes down for breakfast and is shocked to see Merlin dressed up. Jalisa: Good morning. Do you have to work today? Merlin: Yeah. I have a client coming in from out of town. Jalisa: Oh. I was hoping we could begin planning our wedding. Merlin: I…
Rest in peace, Quincy Wade Sr. (SV Side Story – Day 19.2). Quincy was a Military hero to many as well as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was often the glue that held his family together, showing them toughness perfectly balanced with love. He will be missed by all. (read Quincy Wade…
The house is finally quiet, exactly what I was looking for, but it doesn’t take long for my grief to begin to envelop me. Now that I have my classes, I decide to get a head start on some of the homework. I manage to get through work for one class before Kai is up…
I answer the door, shocked to see daddy standing there. Prosperity: Daddy! What are you doing here? Quincy Jr.: I needed to check on you. I know how close you and pop were. Prosperity: You flew way out here to see me? Quincy Jr.: That’s what dad’s do. I stopped here on my way to…
Back in Sulani, Quincy Wade Sr. passes away quietly in his sleep. He’s lived a good, long and healthy life, but his heart broke when he lost his beloved wife, and he couldn’t bear being without her any longer. I receive the call very early in the morning. Clouds of dread threaten to suffocate me…
Work and Finances Merlin has plenty of time before work, so he decides to take a soak in the tub rather than take his usual quick shower. Jalisa walks into the bathroom, feeling a bit disappointed that she missed out on possibly joining him for that bath. She settles for a kiss instead. Merlin: How…
I’m grateful for a full night’s sleep and a quiet morning. I have a few moments to think of only myself, and I attempt to enjoy it to the fullest. I start with a decent breakfast and even take the time to workout. Just as I’m beginning to work up a nice sweat, Kai steps…
1st Day Living Together Jalisa wakes up to an empty bed the morning after she and Merlin return from the Blind Dates Challenge’s final date. The obstacles aren’t over, though, now they have to learn how to live together. Jalisa goes downstairs and finds Merlin in the kitchen. Jalisa: Oooh, what’s for breakfast? Merlin: I…
Now that the Blind Date Challenge is over, the real journey begins. Jalisa and Merlin fell in love without seeing each other. Now that the costumes are off, they must learn to live and build a life. But is their love strong enough to keep them together? (Note: Merlin was created by @wabadebadooblr) Below you will…
