Count On You (Taylor Family Saga Book 1)

by Kami Holt

“Plus, I don’t like you; I love you. I don’t care if you only had two fingers and three toes; I’m here for the long haul. Until we’re old and gray and you start chewing air with no teeth in your mouth, you’re it for me.”

I’m all in with you. I’ve made a lot of dumb decisions, but loving you will never be one of them. I’m not perfect, but I want to be for you.”

Don’t run from me, and most importantly, don’t lie to me. I’m tryna be the first nigga to love you the way you deserve, but I’ll be your worst nightmare if you play with my heart.”

want you to feel loved, seen, and heard in this relationship because I refuse to live a life without you in it. The only thing I ask is that you always keep it real with me. Give me your whole heart, ’cause I’m damn sure giving you mine.”

you found out about the babies, I thought for sure you would see that I wasn’t worth the trouble and walk away.

I remember my aunt Carla used to say that God doesn’t do things on our time, but when He finally does bless you, it’s bigger than you ever imagined. My faith started to dwindle over the years, and I would get so upset because I felt like He was punishing me.

me. Money and gifts are nice, but knowing that I can call you at any time and you’re gonna come through for me means more than anything money can buy. I’m proud of you, Ty. The work you’ve put in to

but my love for you doesn’t have an end date. I’m gonna love you in this life and the next. And if by some chance you make it to Heaven before me, make sure you tell them angel niggas that you’ve got a man. I would hate to have to air that place out before I even get my robe and mansion.”

“Tycen! What is wrong with you!” “I ain’t laughing. I’m not sharing you with a single soul, except Sky Daddy, and that’s only because He’s the reason I have you in the first place. Anybody else can get it.”

Call me crackhead James because I was on her like a dope fiend looking for his next hit. Shorty had my head gone, and I was never coming up off her.

My goal in life is to give you back the same love you give to me daily. I’ve got your front and your back, and you don’t have to ask me to defend you. You are mine to love now, and I take my job very seriously. I’ll smack a bitch’s wig off for my man. They better get with the program.”

“Then they can get it too. When it comes to my man and my kids, I’ll hang up my lab coat for a jumpsuit.

remembering the promise we made to one another when we were younger. We were determined to make a name for ourselves, and we’d accomplished so much together.

No one is perfect, and sometimes, we need a little reminder of what’s important.

Death is so final, and you never truly understand the finality of it all until you experience it.

“I know, but you’ve got this. God didn’t bring you this far to leave you. He has great plans for you. All you have to do is follow, and He’ll lead the way. Don’t be afraid to lead with your heart this time around, it won’t steer you wrong.

but God had other plans. Normandee Alise, Heaven or Hell couldn’t keep me from loving you. You are the greatest blessing I’ve ever received outside of my children, and I wanna make this official.

All you needed was to know that you could count on me and I’m gonna continue to show up for you. I’m the only man you’ll ever need in this lifetime and the next.”

I don’t believe in coincidences. Our love was written in the stars, love. You’re my Normi girl for life.”