The Rain-Part Two

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May 5th

The rain poured as they sat in the driveway of Tamir’s house. Kiara was formally introduced to Tamir’s friends at a dinner party earlier that evening. She couldn’t stop smiling from all the fun she had…or maybe it was the champagne? No matter what it was she had a great time.

“Doesn’t look like it’s gonna let up, baby?” Tamir said turning to Kiara in the passenger’s seat. “You sure you don’t want me to take you home?”

“No, I’ve never seen your house and we’re always at my place. It’s a change of scenery…unless you’ve got something to hide.”

“Of course I don’t. Like I said it’s not much to see.”

“Let me be the judge of that,” Kiara smiled as she opened the car door and ran out into the rain. She stood in front of the Mercedes and put her hands on her hips. “Are you gonna let me stand out here and get soaked like this?” she yelled.

“Girl you—“ Tamir laughed as he got out to grab her. Kiara took off running around the car as he gave chase. “Gotcha!” he said as he grabbed her around the waist and carried her to the front door.

Once inside they looked at each other and burst into laughter. They were dripping wet and obviously cold but couldn’t stop laughing, especially Tamir.

“What’s so funny?” she asked shivering.

“Nothing…you just look like a wet c**ker spaniel!” he burst out in laughter again.

“Ha-ha,” she said still shivering.

“Let’s get you dried off puppy dog.”

He left the room and returned with a huge towel, a pair of sweats and an oversized t-shirt. She kissed him on the cheek and he escorted her down the hall to the bathroom. She went in and changed hanging her dress over the shower rod. When she returned Tamir had already changed clothes and lit the fireplace. He looked at Kiara and smiled.

“You look better in my clothes than I do.”

“I disagree. You look better in them.”

“There’s something I’ve been wanting to do all night.”

“What?” she asked. Tamir grabbed her by the waist and pulled her to the floor. When he pinned her Kiara knew exactly what was about to happen. “No…please don’t.”

“Don’t what? I just want to kiss you,” Kiara relaxed underneath him. He leaned in and his lips softly brushed against hers. Suddenly he jumped up and began tickling her sides.

“Ahh! You cheated!!” she screamed squirming from underneath him. Kiara scooted onto her knees and pushed herself down on Tamir until they both fell back onto the floor. Their eyes met and it was like time stopped, Tamir placed his arms around her waist and pulled her completely on top of him. There was nothing between them except their clothes. Kiara knew Tamir noticed she wasn’t breathing.

“Tamir…” Kiara whispered.

“I know…I love you too.” He said before kissing her.

Soon Kiara was on her back, Tamir above her. Her heart began to pound uncontrollably. His kisses became more passionate, more searching. Kiara wrapped her arms around his shoulders and pulled him completely onto her. Trying not to show her initial fear, she looked up at him and smiled.

The thunder rolled quietly in the distance. “It’s still raining,” she said softly.

“Baby…are you sure you want to—“

“Yes” she whispered. “I’ve always known.”

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The next morning…

Tamir had carried Kiara to bed soon after she fell asleep. Now it was morning and he just lay there, looking at her, the sunlight spilled onto her face from the window. She was beautiful. He knew that the decision he made two days ago wasn’t rushed and the night before wasn’t either.

“Hi, baby…” she said opening her eyes and seeing Tamir looking at her with a loving smile.

“Good morning, angel. I was wondering how long you were going to sleep. I’ve got something for you.”

“Really,” she beamed. “What is it?”

“Kiara, ever since I met you I knew there would be something special between us. I would have been happy if we were just the closest of friends. But I’m glad something more evolved from it. You know I love you and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you—“

“I know,” she said seeing the adoring look in his eyes.

“I know we haven’t been together very long but I know you’re what I want and where I want to be. Kiara…I want you to be my wife.”

Tamir opened a small velvet box revealing a three karat emerald-cut diamond on a platinum band. Kiara’s eyes teared up as she sat amazed. Tamir looked her in the eyes and waited for an answer.

May 15th

“So you asked her?” What did she say? Mark asked sitting on the edge of his chair in the studio.

“She said she needed to think about it,” he said staring off, looking at his own reflection in the glass. He was disappointed that Kiara didn’t instantly say yes, but he couldn’t stay mad at her.

“Don’t let It get you down, man. Just give her the time she needs. It hasn’t been that long since you met each other. Didn’t you just say she got out of a long relationship?”

“Yeah she did. But I can’t help how I feel about her.” The look in his eyes became distant as he though of her. She was the one thing he wanted more than life itself. “I really do want her to be my wife.”

“Just explain to her how you feel.”

“I wish it was that simple.”

~*~

“Kiara, you didn’t give him an answer?” India asked her best friend. She had just been told about the events of the past week.

“We’ve only known each other a few months. Although it feels like longer. I wonder why he asked me?”

“You two spend every waking moment together. You even go to the studio to be with him. You’re an independent woman…the type of woman he wants. Doesn’t he always tell you that? He already had the ring which means he was planning on popping the question soon anyway.”

“I know but—“

“This isn’t about Chris is it? I saw his car here last night when I passed by.”

“He said he’s sorry. He wants another chance.”

“Kiara Shantelle Jordan! You know he knows you’re with Tamir. You said he saw you two out together for Valentine’s Day. He’s up to no good and you know it. Look, I know you still have feelings for Chris and that’s natural. But Nokio is everything you’ve ever wanted in a man.”

“I know, but I still love Chris,” Kiara looked at her friend for understanding, only to see her frown in disapproval. “India, I didn’t dog you after you chased behind Matthew for a whole year.”

“This is different honey, Chris and you were over a long time ago. In four years you never gave it up to him, but look at things now. I know you slept with Tamir. I’m just pissed that you didn’t tell me!”

“Can’t a girl keep a secret?” Kiara smiled knowing she made India mad.

“Not a secret like that one! So how was it?”

“Better than I imagined, then I wake up the next morning and he proposes to me.”

“You’re in love with him right?” Kiara nodded. “Then take a chance. I know you’re scared but love is about taking chances, making sacrifices. You even said that things feel so right between you and Nokio. It’s not like he wants to get married tomorrow.”

“I want to say yes—“

“Then do it! He loves you Kiara, just give into that and see what happens, take a chance.”

Kiara heard the thunder in the distance and went to the huge picture window at the front of the house. The sun was still shining. “The clouds are rolling in,” she whispered. India heard her and stood at her side.

“Time for a decision to be made, then isn’t it?”

India knew Kiara so well. Whenever the rain came, Kiara knew it was time to finalize any major decisions she had to make. It had been almost two weeks since Tamir proposed and she couldn’t make him wait any longer. Just then her favorite song by Sygnature was playing on the radio.

…When will the world stay calm around me/when will the sun shine down on me/when will I see the finer weather/at times it feels like never/When will the rain stop pouring on me/when will I find someone to love me/when will the clouds disappear and I find you standing here…


“Sure is,” Kiara answered. “Do me a favor India?”

“Anything.”

She walked over to the fireplace and took the velvet box from the mantle. “Take me to the studio, I have to see Tamir.”

~*~

India and Kiara made their way to the studio just as the rain started. They ran inside, just missing the oncoming downpour. The receptionist recognized Kiara and directed her to Studio Four. She stood outside and looked at Tamir through the window. His eyebrows scrunched and head nodding to the music his attention fixed on Mark in the studio. For some odd reason to Kiara he always looked so cute when he was fully involved in his music. She waited until the room was silent and tapped on the window.

Tamir turned around and saw Kiara and a smile formed on his face. One simple gesture made his world light up…Kiara raised her left hand, the solitaire gleaming on her ring finger. He jumped from the chair and ran out into the hallway.

“Yes?” he asked searching her eyes for the answer.

“Yes!” she squealed almost near tears. Tamir picked her up and spun her around, they met in a kiss as he let her down to the floor.

“So I guess this means that we’ve got a wedding to stand in?” Mark asked India as he joined them in the hallway.

“I guess so,” she said choking back her own tears.

“So you’re India?” Mark asked. “I’ve heard a lot about you. The description of you was way off—“

“Excuse me?” she blurted out with an attitude.

“No…no…you’re prettier than they let on.”

India blushed and quickly turned her attention back to the happy couple. Finally Kiara was happy. Hopefully it would last.

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October 10th

Tamir looked at his diamond crested watch and then looked at Mark." So--" he says leaning closer toward Mark, "How are things going between you and
India?"

They were getting the final fittings for their tuxedos and Tamir showed no sign of jitters on the other hand, Mark was showing all signs of nervousness.

“Man she is amazing. Ever since the day we met she has been everything I’ve wanted in a woman. I didn’t think it was possible to find someone I have so much in common with.”

“They’re going good I see.” Tamir straightened the tie on his tuxedo and smiled at himself in the mirror. “You know Kiara won’t tell me anything and I know since the wedding has been getting closer we ain’t been hanging like we used to—“

“Dog, it’s cool. It’s given me time to get to know India with all the running around we’ve been doing together.” Mark said smiling in the mirror next to his friend. “We look like the top of a wedding cake man,” he laughed.

“But I don’t wanna be standing next to you!” Tamir laughed. “So we’re going with these?”

“Hey man it’s your day. Whatever you want.”

“Then we’re done. You ready to go meet Kiara and India for lunch?”

Mark turned toward his friend and a look of seriousness crossed his face. “I got some good news and I figured I’d tell you first since you’ll find out soon anyway.”

“What’s up man?”

~*~

“You’re pregnant?” Kiara exclaimed as she stumbled backward. “India, when? How—well I know how but—“

“We weren’t sure when to tell you guys but we wanted it to be before the wedding and since you and Tamir are going to be the godparents—“ India’s eyes welled with tears seeing her best friend’s excitement.

“I am so happy for you!” Kiara hugged India as tightly as she could in her wedding dress with pins hanging from the hem and the seamstress at her heels “So I take it Mark is happy about being a daddy?”

“For what I can tell…overjoyed. Now can we get out of these dresses please and meet the guys for lunch, I’m starving!”

“Sure mama, whatever you want.” Kiara smiled.

At lunch, the friends shared in each other’s good news and we’re relieved that all the work for the wedding was almost done. Tamir constantly caught Mark looking at India with a smile on his face. He was happy to see his best friend in love as much as he was and so was Kiara. This is what India needed and deserved.

[glow=red,2,300]The rest is coming soon!![/glow]

[Jewlnmbr1]

This story sounds very familiar. But nevertheless, it's still HOTT!

[CarolinaCutie]

Awwwwwww...so sweet--hee hee!

[VirgosAngel19]

Yeah girl good job! That was sweet. Keep it up and bring on the some more!

[sexysmile]

You're right Julie, I posted somewhere before a while back, I think it was on my site when it was open. (Dru Hill Central) I ran across it and decided to post it again. Glad y'all like it.

[Jewlnmbr1]

I had a feeling this one of your hott joints that you posted on DHC. You finished this on the site, right?