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A Better Pair of Shoes "The Thinner Soul", a novel- Chp. 29-30

 

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#ABPOS The Thinner Soul, Chp. 29


Kaylin- I had not expected to hear about any tour dates for maybe another eight months when the chatter about Radiance in Russia hit my comment section. It wasn't too late, and I decided to be there. It was great timing, and a pop up concert was just the right kind of excitement.  Being the end of summer was also a plus.  I didn't get the invite, but I knew my readers didn't care about the ins and outs of the business or our relationship.  I had one single job, and I knew what it was.

I'd shared the news about the ownership of the Ample Records name with Kayla, and she was even more surprised than I was.  Neither one of us were able to imagine what exact set of circumstances had made that possible.  Sam was Ample, and everybody knew that.  Even our best efforts to uncover how she outsmarted everyone led us nowhere. It was even new news to Ketly.  It certainly couldn't have been a reward for all the albums we sold.  After all, I'd only been awarded a no compete contract.  

No matter how we looked over the deal we had made, we'd become aware that moving around the law in the matter, had left us somewhat impaired.  It had given me an exhilarating career with lots of fanfare, but all I had was what I'd worked for, and we never even touched any of the pockets that had been liable.  All of a sudden, I could see just how green--green could be.  Still, Kayla had found a lane that often never got explored.  She'd made wine from water, and I was no longer stuck in the land of mere dreamers.  It was like a dance with an alchemist, and she had led brilliantly with the things she was "for" and not "against".  For the first time I saw our differences clear.  It was the difference between innocent and pure.

I gently came to the conclusion that Radiance had taken a turn onto a winning streak.  I read the words I'd written for the third time, and uploaded them to K-Ezra.  I'd seen the new album cover, and I'd seen her show, and it was no two-way street. "Radiance Dunbar brings new Horizons" .. was the headline.


#ABPOS The Thinner Soul, Chp. 30


Radiance- I'd decided on death to all the things I eagerly wanted forty to represent or bring finality to.  I knew Eaton was in a dire position, but I'd come to a crossroads with a bridge burning behind me.  It amplified everything, and no redress had the most amplification.  I'd chosen to marry Eaton, and not John.  It wasn't tomorrow's promise that had gotten me through the murky woods of my decision, but yesterday's promise when it was a young tomorrow. When I'd met Eaton he drew my eyes forward in a way that I never wanted to forget. We were definite sand and stars, and in my heart, it was still enough.  I wanted John to understand, but I thought my sentiments were too estranged.  There was only one way, and I knew he needed to see the dress.

We hadn't spoken everyday in a while.  I knew from his voice that he knew where we were.  When he arrived at my door, I could also tell by his eyes.  We hugged for a long while, then he kissed me near my ear.  I held his hand and led him to my closet.
"You'll never understand unless you see it."  I reassured, and when he had seen it he quickly backed out of the space before returning to the common area. 
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"That you'd gone too far down that road."
"It wasn't known to me until there were two options."  I found my words like I'd found my step.
"It's undeniable.  The dress.  It's more than a placeholder.  It's a strong thought."
"We've been in touch."
"So that's it?  I just never see you again?"
"We're getting married."  I blurted out.  I knew it wasn't suppose to go right there, and I somewhat regretted it, but I also felt an excitement I could no longer deny.  After he finally lifted his head, he stood and turned for the door.  I closed my eyes tightly, and looked away.  It wasn't sorrow.  It was dignity.  He deserved his dignity.



A Better Pair of Shoes “The Thinner Soul”, a novel
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