Second Chances and New Impressions...

When Brian first spoke to Ebony, it was in the club. Dark corners, colorful strobe lights, and deafening music can make it hard to really ‘meet’ someone. Everyone looks different in natural light... Excerpt: Ebony Her attention appeared to be on something in her purse as she walked my way, so she hadn’t seen me yet. She was not dressed as she was Saturday night. Her hair wasn’t flowing over her shoulders, tempting my fingers to get lost in its waves. Her legs were not bare, nor did she wear a skin tight, short dress, showing off shapely calf muscles, as she had the other evening. Instead, she wore a baggy shirt over pants with some kind of printed design, something like standard medical wear. She wore her hair in a ponytail, and her feet were in tennis shoes. She struggled to balance an armful of books of various sizes and a book bag over her shoulder. Ebony was still sexy as hell. “I’m glad you haven’t got started yet. My roommate called me at the last minute and told me you were coming. I don’t have any cash on me. Do you take checks or−?” Her voice faltered when she saw me. “Brian? What are you doing here?” I caught a hint of fire in her eyes and something else. Maybe guilt for not meeting me in VIP? “I’m here to cut your grass.” I screwed the top back on the gas can, fighting the urge to laugh at the irony of the situation. Play it cool. I was not about to let her know how disappointed I’d been sitting alone. What happened a few nights ago had nothing to do with the money she was about to put in my pocket. “I thought you were a musician.” I pulled goggles and gloves out of the driver’s side door pocket. “I am, but it doesn’t pay the bills just yet. This is my day job.” Ebony’s eyes traveled to the truck and my cousins before settling back on me. “This is my business,” I added, watching her thin eyebrows arch. Since I hadn’t questioned her about the VIP incident, she seemed to relax. The sound of a lawnmower cranking up broke the awkward silence. “Well, I’ll get out of your way.” She backed away from the truck and headed for her house. It dawned on me I did not answer her question regarding the form of payment. At least it would give me something to talk about when we were done. Saturday night, Ebony disappeared like Cinderella, without leaving a hint of a glass slipper. Now, barely two days later, I found where she lived. What were the chances? This was fate. I took the opportunity to appreciate every inch of her hidden under baggy clothes. The image of her in the black form-fitting dress revealing every curvy inch of her body had haunted my dreams. Outside the club, in natural light, Ebony did not disappoint. Her almond shaped eyes were a rich shade of brown, dark and mysterious. She wore no makeup on her caramel skin, and her lips were naked, with no hint of gloss. I chuckled when she finally got her front door unlocked. It appeared she’d run into some trouble with her key. Flustered perhaps? I hoped so. With a little luck, I just might have a chance to get her to talk to me about more than grass. #### - From A Heart Not Easily Broken (A Butterfly Memoir), Chapter 2 ****FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!**** Ebony Campbell is a smart, sexy career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is Brian Young, a blond-haired, blue-eyed bass player to step up to the challenge. Despite negative reactions, their fling develops into a deep relationship, and Ebony discovers juggling love, family, and career are nothing compared to the ultimate betrayal she endures. Now her dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and the trust of those she loves. Buy now! Amazon Nook Kobo Google Play iBook Smashwords Be sure to follow my website, newsletter, and connect with me on BookBub in order to stay in the loop for contests, giveaways, and sneak peeks of other works to come! -MJ #MJKane #MJKaneMedia #TheButterflyMemoirs #Writing #Life #Books #Authors #NewReleases #Blogging #Bloggers #Blog #AHeartNotEasilyBroken #Jaded #Shattered #SundayBlogShare