This story is motivated and inspired by a real event. The names of the characters have changed, but these are real individuals and a real event.
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Liam lives with his mom and dad in a ghetto in Los Angeles, California.
He is 20 years old and studies in college. He had studied hard all year and now it was finally Christmas break and he would be free from college for almost three weeks, like all the other students.
They live in a nice house, his mother Madeline Summerville, 40 years old, is a good-looking woman and has attracted a lot of attention from the neighborhood and the ghetto. His father works as a carpenter in a well-known company in the area.
They were one of the few white families in the ghetto. One of Liam's closest friends was Jordan, 20 years old, who also lived in the area, along with his sister, Chanell. Jordan was an African-American, and he was a good and close friend of Liam, which was not so common in this particular ghetto because the African-Americans stick together and don't spend some time with the whites.
Jordan has a great respect for both Liam's mom Madeline and Liam's dad. He was very polite and respectful with them, which they liked. But Jordan also had other feelings for Madeline, because he was incredibly in love with her.
Jordan used to go over to Liam's house and mow the lawn and help with other things. Madeline was always happy to see Jordan, she was impressed by his willingness to work, courtesy and obedience.
Jordan's relationship with Liam's family was special and real, but he couldn't control the feelings he had for Madeline, he was simply in love with her.
He has had several flirtatious and charming conversations and events with Madeline, but he has never taken it to the next level, nor did she. She was a married woman and Jordan did not want to do anything that could lead to serious consequences.
Jordan also had friends other than Liam, friends like him, who were also African-Americans. With them, Jordan had a special relationship, it was tougher and different, unlike his relationship with Liam.
Jordan's closest friend was Tyrone, also 20 years old, an African American just like him. They got along pretty well, and Jordan told everything to Tyrone, he trusted him more than anyone else. Tyrone knew everything about Jordan and his secret feelings for Madeline. Tyrone also lives in the ghetto with his mom.
Jordan and Liam were out walking when Madeline called Liam and told him that his father had died on the job. Apparently, several large and heavy stones had fallen over him while he was working. Jordan and Liam went straight to Liam's home to comfort Madeline. Liam comforted and hugged his mother, Jordan held her hand and had great sympathy for her during this difficult period.
People from the ghetto then came over to offer their condolences. White families and African American families came over, it was mixed and many came. Tyrone also went over there, he sat next to Jordan and when he saw Madeline for the first time he said, ''Damn! man, that is a beautiful woman, why haven't you made any moves on her?''
''Are you serious? She is currently in a very poor and complicated situation. She doesn't need a guy who tries to hit on her all the time,'' Jordan replied.
''I understand that. But now that her husband is gone, you should take the chance, this is your only opportunity. Remember... you used to tell me that you couldn't do anything because she was married. Well... She ain't now,'' Tyrone replied back with a hopeful tone.
Before Jordan answered him, Madeline walked to them and sat down next to Jordan. She began to smile and look at him, with her hands crossed.
''Thank you so much for coming over and supporting me and Liam during such a sad time,'' Madeline said to Jordan.
''It's no problem at all, I'll be close and help you as much as I can,'' Jordan replied and looked at her with glowing eyes.
Jordan couldn't help it, he was in love with her and loved her immensely. He always got a little sweaty, red and nervous when he was around her.
Madeline got up and gave Jordan a hug before disappearing among the guests.
''Boy! She loves you, can't you see it, I think she's ready and she wants you too. She lost her husband, so I think she needs someone who can fill that gap, she wants you,'' Tyrone told Jordan by pressuring him even more.
Jordan replied that he wanted to wait for the time to come, but not now. He wasn't ready yet, he had to wait more.
A few days later, Liam invited Jordan over for dinner. They ate and while they did, Madeline and Jordan started talking to each other, this time their conversations were about more private things and things they don't normally talk about. But Jordan avoided talking much because Liam sat with them.
Madeline's feelings for Jordan had increased greatly after her husband, she liked him, and she always waited for Jordan to make a move. Jordan didn't know what he wanted, he was really in love with Madeline but at the same time wanted to wait and be ready.
It's Friday morning when Earth and Tyrone went out to buy booze for the evening. They would go home to a mutual friend to chill and watch movies.
They were in the liquor store and went around to buy a couple of bottles.
"Man, are you still hanging with that white boy?" Tyrone asked.
"Who, Liam?" Jordan asked back.
"Yeah," Tyrone replied.
"Sure, he's a good guy and I respect him," Jordan said.
Tyrone expressed a little laugh, he thought it was embarrassing for Jordan to hang around with a guy like Liam.
Jordan and Tyrone bought a couple of bottles and left the liquor store, just outside they meet Liam and Madeline. Jordan stepped forward greeting Liam and hugging Madeline, Tyrone just raised his hand.
''Hi Jordan! Nice to see you, how are you?'' Madeline asked with a big smile.
''It's all good Mrs. Summerville,'' Jordan replied. He was stunned by the sexy look of Madeline, she was wearing a sexy short white dress, and very open from upside, exposing her breasts in the middle.
