Thank you.

That Marisol is up to something I don't trust her. Sometimes you have to pick your battles and is Brandon going to fight everyone of Marisols battles, this is a grown *ss women. I'm glad Diya and Brandon had their talk little by little things are coming out about each other. There come a time in your life when you have to stop feeling bad for making a decision about your life that upsets other people. You are not responsible for their happiness, you're responsible for your own happiness. Anyone who wants you to live in misery for their happiness should not be in your life to begin with. Thanks for the double updates JJ

I love this:

“Meaning, I was comparing two things it’s pointless to compare.  The moon has its purpose and serves it with no concern for the sun and all its glory.  It will never be a star because it’s the moon; it doesn’t even try.  It’s perfectly satisfied with existing in shadow, because the best or worst it will ever be is the moon.  Just like the best or worst I’ll ever be is Diya.  So, I decided to stop trying to be someone else for the sake of belonging and just be me.”

and you have no idea how much it affects me in this precise moment of my life. Thank you for updating and for writing amazing things that touch people's lives and have more meaning than you might've thought. 

Hmmm...interesting.  I can't say I'm surprised that Marisol did not tell Brandon that Diya called, and of course we all know that she didn't forget.

Love that Diya and Brandon did somewhat talk and that they seem to be okay, for now at least.  It'll be interesting to see how the Marisol issue will pan out and how Diya deals with it.

Thanks for the background info on Diya and her daddy...sure sheds some light on their relationship.  Still doesn't give him the right to try to control her life, but it does shed some insight into their relationship dynamic.

So good!

Diya, do ya hear him? In not so subtle woeds, Branny just told you how he feels about you. Girl, you better listent.

As for Marisol, I could give a blue dilly f'ck as to whether she conveniently forgot to relay the message, whether it's because she wants Brandon for herself or she thinks Diya is not the one for him or whatev. That was foul what she did. Foul, I tell ya.

Thanks so much for the 2 chapter update. But you know, I'm a greedy little bugger. It just makes me want more.

Good updates, Chica.

I need the recipe to make me a Branny please! lol. I figured the person was someone Marisol knew and I'm going to try to give her the benefit of the doubt since she'd just went through something traumatic hours before. But half of me still feels like she didnt let Brandon know Diya called because she wanted him to herself for a little while longer. I love that they are both beginning to open up a little bit more even if it was because something like that happened. Can't wait to see what happens next! 

Brandon that ho Mari answered your phone and didn't tell you that Diya called, check that *itch!!  Why can't you see that she wants you? Please quit being stupid,  Brandon!  Diya handle your business with your family before you loose Brandon.  Good stuff!!

Poor Diya, just feels like she can't win..I just hope it's not true...I don't think it's true, but circumstances skew perception...Diya's a good girl that Brandon wants to keep out of the mess...but for Diya looking at her man with Marisol, perception is everything...you are so generous right now and amazing...

JJ, you have another winner on your hands here; thoroughly enjoying the tale so far!  I understand where Diya is coming from and I get that she is reluctant to have her feelings hurt again, but unfortunately love comes with no guarantees so she will just have to step out in faith.

I wonder what deep, dark secrets Brandon is hiding; he's definitely been through some painful and dark times in the past.  I really wish they would both open up and be honest with each other, but I know that is easier said than done.

Yeah, Marisol getting attacked is going to be a negative for Diya, as Brandon will most likely shower her with attention and concern, which may leave Diya feeling like the odd man out.  Of course Diya can't object without seeming heartless, so she'll likely be in a tough spot.

Can't wait to see what you have in store for our dear couple...should be very interesting:)

Some readers say Daddy is too exaggerated and over the top, but his antics crack me up! I picture him as Obba Babatunde - the dad from Half & Half. The conflict between Diya and Brandon over her reluctance to introduce him makes me look forward to when they actually meet because I know the ISH will hit the fan. I assume that in time Diya will stand up for herself and her relationship. I for one happen to enjoy the build up of this story and Diya's lying and sneaking around. Who among us hasn't hidden a man from family, at least temporarily? Sometimes a girl has to do that to keep something for herself before it gets sullied by others. If she puts her foot down now and cuts off her family for a happily ever after with her Branny Boo that could be THE END and I'm not ready for that. I need several more chapters because I am loving this story and your writing style! 

Wow that came from way way way left field.  I almost feEl sorry for Marisol but I'm with Diya and not trusting her with Brant Boo. I wish she wld she man up and tell her family about him or go and have sex with the man

So good! Marisol ain't foolin no one! Shy my foot. And now, she's going to be the attacked victim that Brandon feels the need to protect, regardless of how it affects Diya. Ugh. Oh Diya, hang on girl, it's about to get bumpy...