"Yes, WE need you! You see, my daughter’s mother is no longer here. She was killed in a car accident and the courts has given me custody of Lil’ Angela. I know it may seem like my timing is convenient but I need you to understand. I am not here just because I only need you. I am here because I want you, I love you. I want to make us a family. We can have the family we always wanted.”
I was totally out done. I was speechless for once. I didn’t know what say or do.
He went on to say, “I don’t expect you to answer right now. I know this is a lot to digest. I am sorry for putting you on the spot but love has no angles or contemplations. Love just happens! I will leave my address and number and hope one day you will see past my pass aggressions and allow me to love you again. Allow me to build this family like a man supposed to. I promise you there will be nobody else. I will be true to you. For better or for worse,
I will honor you. I will cherish you. I adore you.
I’d even die for you and my daughter. Zernae, this is my promise to you. I will be a better husband to you and now the best father to Lil’ Angela. You two are forever in my heart.”
He then got up and left out the door.
My mind was blown away. I kept rewinding his words in my head. My mind was telling me one thing and my heart was saying another. Weeks had passed. I came across his business card. I knew that I loved him whole heartedly but could I trust him again. After a few more lonely days and nights, my heart’s desire grew stronger. I finally reached out to Thomas… and little Miss Angela. We are a family now.
Just like they say, “God works in mysterious ways.”
I am a witness.
"CLOUDS" in mY COFFEE