There is something so beautiful and soothing about Nathan and Yolana's friendship. I think it's so rare these days to find beautiful blossoming relationships like this. I can't wait to see Yolana's growth and developing trust for Nathan and his own character development. Thank you dear Author for an another amazing chapter. Looking forward to the next one.

Lord! Yolana just chokes me up! You reap what you sow, and Freda has alot coming back to her concerning that girl. She made sure Yolana thought and felt like she was nothing. And who would care about nothing. Living off the scraps of life Freda "allowed" her to have. Completely dependant on her. Shame on that woman! But I'm so glad she didn't break her sweet spirit.

Nathan is the man for the hour. Yolana has to be handled tenderly and probably a little bit firmly, for her to believe him when it comes to her welfare. He's determined to get there with her; and to make sure she gets there herself.

What a lovely chapter.

Thank you for the update.

Yay!  Nathan took his parents advice and actually talked with Yolana. I felt for Lana. So glad that she was direct in what she wanted. She really is a spirited young woman. She and Nathan are so cute together. I think mom is already planning the wedding in her head.  This will be an interesting journey. I'm really liking this story. Well done, Chica. Thank you for the update.

Filler stories? No, jammed packed with action. Miss Juanita is the avenging angel. I actually cackled at her shenanigans.  And finally, Kelvin delivered some home truths that Freda needed to hear. Whether it will penetrative that toxic brain of hers is another story. Great update, Chica.

So glad that Nathan and Yola got all their pent up emotions out in the open, and that his parents and sister were so comfortable with Yolana.

Can't wait to see Yolana grow more now that she's free from Freda.

Yeah, that was a lot of unspoken emotion going on there. Very palpable just reading it. But so understandable from both of them. Especially Yolana. Its going to take time for her. She was practically an institutionalized prisoner.

I'm glad they talked. They'll work this thing out together

Now, can I say how much I love Nathan's mom, Remy. His whole family, really. I think she'll find friend and family in them.

Loved this!

I am enjoying this sweet unfolding of a tender love.  It's not all "grab and grunt". I like that Nathan is respectful of Yolana's naievete. But also not turned off either.  I think when he is ready to trust his heart again, he could love this woman.  As a total romantic,  I am rooting for them, and for you as their writer.  You are a good storyteller.  I hope gain more confidence.with each new story that you tell. Keep going.

Can't wait for chapter 9

Ms. Juanita was totally wrong for that, but it was just too funny.. Hopefuly Robin had plenty of toilet paper handy and the plumber on speed dial LOL

Good for Belvin finally putting Freda in her place, she needed that toung lashing big time, I was smiling ear to ear when I read that.

Loved both stories.

Ok, Juanita was just wrong for that...lol!

And Belvin with Freda....that was so satisfying that I'm dancing a little jig in my head!! He's getting a standing O from me right about now! And now maybe its time he moved on himself. Get his own life back. If Freda wants to stay locked in the past and rot in that house alone and continue to negelct her own life, thats on her. Whatever happened with her sister and mother clearly affected this woman deeply and profoundly; and she needs to deal with it. Punishing Yolana wont heal her.

This was so worth the wait! Well done!!

Good for Belvin, not standing in Lana's way, she neeeds to go and spread her wings.

Oh can't wait for Freda to have EGG all over her face.

That chase and Belvin's eventual understanding of what was happening almost made me cry. He never thought Yolana's leaving would go like that? With Freda being who she was, could it have gone any other way?! I honestly don't think so. Freda was making her final dig into Yolana and there would be no escaping after that. Shame on that woman!

Whatever happened with her sister and mother, she's made Yolana pay dearly for it! Of course never actually talking to Yolana about any of it. Maybe even getting help herself. No, instead she took fear, anger, rage and hurt; all of it was silently, and even a bit maliciously, directed toward Yolana.

As for Yolana? Yeah, it was time to either piss or get off the pot. Freda took off the kid gloves. She's just lucky Nathan was there for her!

So very well done, my dear! 

Wow! That was heavy. I feel for Yolana, but if she doesn't find a backbone now, she never will. This has to stop! And that's up to Yolana not Nathan to do. Freda means business and she'll keep this young woman a prisoner for the rest of her life. Smashing her phone and talking to her like that? It was insane and out of control. Surely Yolana sees this by now? Whatever the truth of this situation is, she needs to find it and contront Freda about it. What good is it for Yolana to hold to the last of her family if that family treats her no better than a stranger would? That was an awful display from Freda!

Can't wait for more!