You Didnt Have To Ask E-Book

Richmond Samuel

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018

Beschreibung

They were childhood sweethearts; from ever since Kindergarten they were inseparable. As the years flew by their friendship grew from strength to strength as they moved up from Kindergarten to Junior High and Senior High. At prom they admitted that their friendship was actually a foundation for something much deeper – their love for each other.

Unfortunately, after discovering their deepest affection for each other, tragedy struck and their idyllic life was shattered. It was at this point that Leandra would journey into a world of partying and all sorts of unquote behaviour to fill in the missing half of her heart. 

Unexpectedly during one of Leandra’s attempts to commit suicide something paranormal happened. She decided to make peace with what has happened and stands at the edge of her favourite place, filling her with memories that brought her heart so much joy, she knew it was time let go.

Rishawn awakens in a garden filled with people standing motionless from as far as the eyes can see. No matter how he tries to get their attention they simply stood still whilst looking for to the bright light which could be seen in the distance. With no idea of what was going on, Rishawn tries to piece together how he got here and where here could be. Suddenly he heard her voice and within that instant he disappeared, which got the attention of the man who was observing him.

Leseprobe

Richmond Samuel

You Didnt Have To Ask

BookRix GmbH & Co. KG81371 Munich

You Didnt Have To Ask

You didn’t have to ask

Romance novel

Written by: H. Richmond Samuel

Chapter 0

It had been years since Leandra visited their special place. The wondrous scenery enthralled her. Even after all these years, there it stood the hardwood tree with its paradise-green leaves that sparkled under the sunlit clouds whilst its lush greenery swayed gently in the breeze.

In every direction Leandra looked, she could see a moment in her past of their time together. Like a river rushing down the mountains the memories overwhelmed her. Her feet felt the full force of gravity weighing heavily on her but in truth, it was really her heart that felt such a burden, which made it even harder to breathe.

Dazzling from the rays of sunlight a single tear drop fell to the ground and like rain drops falling from the sky more tears quickly followed. Barely able to stand, Leandra engraved the last X within the carved heart on the tree which she and Rishawn made in the beginning. Feeling sorrowful joy, Leandra rest the pocket knife on the ground then slowly wiped the tears from her eyes. Deep down she knew this would be the last time she’d visit, so she gently passed her fingers over the heart, touching each letter, every line, every X that they carved, stitching every precious moment into her soul as she walked away.

With each step Leandra took she could hear the sound of kids playing and chasing each other to her back as she slowly walked away. Tears fell off her cheeks and danced within the wind. His voice filled her lungs with air to breathe. His touch felt like the warmth of the morning sunrise. With every step she took through the lush grass, her heart ached as she made her way closer to the edge of the cliff overlooking the vast ocean.

Looking into the distance of ocean and sky she thought to herself that there could be hope, love and even a future filled with happiness but instead, she chose to close her eyes to see his eyes, gazing back at hers. He’s, her love, the other half of her heart beat, she could hear his voice calling.

If there were any fear within her heart, it ceased to exist as she took one last step. With a smile on her face, she was thankful for all the sweet memories, from the very first day to their last day.

Each one flashing before her eyes…

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

As Donna took her daughter Chelsea out of the car they could hear the Kids ranting and raving in the backyard as everyone were invited to Leah’s 7th birthday party. Some of the kids jumped in the bouncing castle, a few blew bubbles others ran up and down except for the birthday girl who seemed to have slipped under everyone’s radar.

Leaha stood in the kitchen staring up at the cupboard, it was finally within her grasp. Determined more than ever she turned to her right looking at the makeshift ladder she created using pots and books. This would be her final attempt to reach up into the cupboard and retrieve her favorite doll which her mom Nancy hid from her.

With a deep breath she began climbing up her fidgety ladder unknowing to her there was a little boy peeking at her from behind the counter. Every step she took a pot would jiggle and he’d hold his breath as if that was the moment she would fall, but to his surprise she kept on climbing and made it to the top. She reached out her hand to grab the handle of the cupboard but couldn’t hold on as her feet began to shake causing the pots to wobble. Suddenly Leaha came crashing down with the pots making heaps of noises.

Nancy heard the ruckus and ran into the kitchen to see pots, pans and books laid everywhere with Leandra laying on top of the little boy who rushed in to break her fall. But sadly the little boy got hurt and had to be taken to the hospital.

After A few hours the little boy’s mother came out of the hospital room that Rishawn was kept in, relieved and thankful that her son’s injury wasn’t serious and saw Leaha with her mother Nancy waiting in the corridor, she gave Leaha the ok to go in and see him whilst she spoke to Nancy.

Leaha gently closed the door behind her as she watched the boy who saved her laying on the bed, she walked over to him seeing his hand wrapped in bandages.

“Does it hurt?” she asked whilst she stared at his hand.

“A little” the boy sighed

“I didn’t ask you to save me you know” she stated

The boy cringed in pain which made Leaha blurt out. “Thank You”

“You didn’t have to ask” whispered the boy.

Leaha kept staring at the little boy’s bandages not realizing what he’d said.

“Can I touch…”

Suddenly their parents came in, the boy’s mom went over to his bedside bent over and kissed his forehead.

“I think we should let him get some rest now Leaha” Nancy uttered

“But mom…”

“You can come visit him tomorrow if that’s ok with your mom” said the boy’s mother.

“Mom can I?”

“You’ll be grounded but yes I’ll bring you to see him tomorrow. Now come on lets go home your father waiting in the car… thanks again Mrs. Samuel”

Leaha began to walk off but realized, that she didn’t even know the boy’s name, so she turned around.

“Hey am Leandra, my friends call me Leaha, what’s your name?”

“My name is Rishawn”

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Few weeks have passed since the incident at Leaha’s birthday party and to Nancy’s surprise the two have become inseparable. From school to lessons and even playing in the park, Leaha and Rishawn stuck together. In school they would share their lunch but Leaha would never share her fireball candy which she says is a burning sensation that has her mouth tingly, she would always give Rish the sour ball so she could laugh at his face when he sucked it.

In class when Mrs. Watson would come to sit down she’d think twice knowing that one of the kids would play a prank on her. Last time someone left chewing gum on her chair which got stuck in her fabulous dress that she used to make Mrs. Lapit and Suzie jealous which only backfired and embarrassed her. Mrs. Watson eyes gazed at each student but when it got to Leaha they stayed directly on her for a few extra minutes knowing that she was in the top 3 students who were always mischievous.

She breaks a gaze then starts looking around her desk and under but there seems to be nothing out of the ordinary, Mrs. Watson exhales with a sign of relief.

“Open your math book to page 23...” Mrs. Watson uttered as she began to open the text book herself hearing the sighs coming from the students as they never liked mathematics.

Abruptly Mrs. Watson screamed out in fright when a small lizard was hidden in the book when she flipped through the pages. Oh those disgusting reptiles always made her skin crawled. All the kids laughed but Leaha laughed a little harder than the rest which prompted Mrs. Watson to suspect her but that thought quickly changed when she sees Rishawn walk over to the table and grabbed the lizard.

“So it was you, am very disappointed Rishawn” She shrieked “Match straight to the principal office young man” she uttered as her gaze once again glared at the students especially Leaha believing that she is a part of the prank. “The rest of you go through your history book from yesterday and continue pages 8 to 15 until I get back” she sneered.

Leaha looked at Rishawn as he was going through the classroom door known fully well it was her that put the lizard in the book to scare Mrs. Watson but he was taking the blame for her.

Why he had to do that, especially when Mrs. Watson is so annoying, Leaha thought.

“RISHAWN…” she yelled as she got up out her sit and walked over to him so they both could go to the principal office whilst she looked back and grinned at Mrs. Watson.

Some memories would never fade…

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

On and on they argued, it happen so frequent that it felt normal. Leaha and her mother Nancy could not see eye to eye anymore. The once vibrant beautiful daughter she once knew is now an empty shell. No matter how much she tried to help it was never enough, as Leaha always got herself into some kind of trouble or the other.

Nancy was frustrated and had enough of Leaha’s nonsense, again she had to rescue her from facing time behind bars which was all thanks to a family friend who cared for her. Nancy quarreled with Leandra whilst they drove pass the beach on their way to a cousin’s birthday party.

Nancy lashed out at Leaha for getting into all this trouble, as well as refusing the help from organizations which is costing her a lot of money and dropping out of college.

“Your father and I sacrificed a lot so you could get a better education and this is what you did” Nancy yelled.

“It’s my life mom and if you didn’t notice, dad isn’t here anymore… neither is….”

“God damn it Leandra, why do you have to make things so difficult. Your father isn’t here but I am”

Leah just looked away not showing any concern to her mother who’s trying her best with what little she has.

“I think you should move back in with me” Nancy uttered

“Never happening, I rather be by myself” Leaha demanded

“But it isn’t getting you anywhere, you’ve dropped out of school, you’re in abusive relationships…”

“It’s my blasted life you know…”

“You could be taking drugs for as far as I know”

Leaha looks at her mom “Stop the car!”

Nancy quickly turns to her “Ok am sorry… I’m sor…”

“Stop the blasted car, I want to get out mom” Leaha yells

Nancy stops the car and Leaha jumps out and starts walking along the sidewalk as she looked towards the boardwalk on the beach.

“Come back let’s talk about this Leaha” Nancy shouts

“Leave me alone mom” Leaha roars as she continue to walk, she went down the steps of the boardwalk and proceeded to the end of it. The sea was a bit rough as the waves splashed on the side of the boardwalk, but Leaha didn’t care. Seeing this Nancy ran to find help thinking Leaha would jump off the boardwalk and into the ocean. She was terrified her daughter had been pushed over the edge.

“Why did you have to leave?” Leaha mumbled to herself as she made her way to the edge of the boardwalk. Holding her arms as the waves crashed unto the boardwalk made her remember playing with her friend in the backyard with the water hose. They would splash everywhere with it even the dog who seemed to enjoy it but not Mrs. Brownson’s cat who ran and scaled the fence.

“Rishawn, are you keeping good?” Leaha murmured “Are you happy in heaven? No one talks about you and dad anymore” Leaha whispers whilst standing few feet from the edge of the boardwalk with the raging waves that kept on swelling.

“I’m not doing so well Rishawn…”

Meanwhile…

Rishawn stands in a beautiful green field. The amazing landscape was filled with thousands of people. Rishawn slowly opens his eyes when hearing his name which echoed all throughout the field, he shakes his head to gain his senses. As he comes to he notices tons of people standing all over the field. There were men, women, children and old people there. These people just stood there like they were brainwashed, none where looking around at the cosmic garden or doing something to show some kind of life. They all just stood there looking far, far into the distance which was never ending.

Rishawn kept looking around, to his left and right there were grass, wildflowers and tall trees. To his back the field was just a few people but behind them was the garden was cut short with clouds which was never ending. Rishawn wondered where could he be, how did he get here but all he could hear echoing was her voice which he held within his heart, suddenly he disappeared. This caught the attention of a man who turned his head towards where Rishawn was standing when he vanished.

Leaha stood on the edge of the boardwalk whilst she cried, thinking of everything that has happened and is happening to her.

“My life is like a puzzle and I can’t put the pieces together, I don’t know what to do anymore” Leaha utters “I miss you so much, I miss making memories with you” she slowly tilts her head up and looks into the distance thinking she could end it right here, end her suffering, her pain, her loss…

The waves grew higher with every splash wetting down the boardwalk, each wave like a hand ready to grab someone and pull them into its deep waters. Leaha inches her foot to the edge as the biggest wave rushes up covering the entire boardwalk.

Nancy bringing a police officer to help Leaha freezes with fright at the sight of the oceans wave that has wrapped its self over the boardwalk. Within the moment she became speechless as she knew her daughter was lost.

“Leaha…” a voice whispers in the chaos of the storm like waves.

That soothing voice felt familiar Leaha thought, whilst the hair on her hand and the back of her neck raised. It felt like he was right here standing with her, protecting her, comforting her.

As the waves reseeded her special moment was coming to an end, Leaha opens her eyes expecting to be soaked in water but to her surprise she wasn’t. The ocean’s wave had engulfed everywhere but where Leaha was standing.

Leaha was bewildered by what had happened as she pondered…