SHEMEKA MITCHELL

Tessie has almost completely given up on love. After catching her boyfriend and roommate in the act, she made a vow to not trust another man. As time progress, she begins to realize that she was never really in love with her ex. Her best friend, Chris, has been her rock throughout her life. So, when she discovers that she's developed feeling for him; she tries keep those desires hidden.Chris has been in love with Tessie since the first day they met. His love for her grows stronger by the day. Once she opens up and let him in, the love that they experience is more that either could ever imagine.Tragedy strikes and Tessie is left to go on without Chris. She hangs on to a very thin thread of sanity as her family and friends encourage her to move on with her life.Tessie is left wondering is it possible to live without Chris or would it be easier to join him in death? As soon as she comes to the conclusion that her death is the answer; a reason to live is placed into her lap. Will she embrace her gift or continue on her quest of self-destruction?