. Shirmel .

A Broken Masterpiece . Shirmel .

Following the death of her father and unjust incarceration of her mother, Kayanni was placed in the care of her aunt where she soon learned nothing in life was free. Having endured years of abuse, rape, and eventually an unwanted pregnancy, Kayanni quickly became numb to the pain, leaving her to feel imprisoned in a life she never asked for. The death of her uncle brought an unexpected meeting with a handsome stranger, pulling Kayanni from her broken and battered shell, permitting her to feel again. Dallas was everything a young woman could want, as he was a law student, his family was quite fortunate, and he loved Kayanni despite her unpleasant past. Reluctant, but in an effort to know and accept love, Kayanni finally lowered her veil of protection, allowing love, affection, and emotion for another to ensue. But only then did she learn of Dallas' true motives. From selling to stripping, Kayanni acted as needed to provide for her man, and if she chose not to follow suit Dallas ensured she did. When enough is enough and another man steps in to demonstrate to Kayanni that even through all the brokenness she is worth more, she is no longer willing to keep up with the charades she once did to satisfy Dallas and his ever-growing ego. Will Kayanni have the strength to just walk away, or will the years of bottled up pain and emotion turn her vengeful?