Memories of Charli. Be kind, be positive and uplift others.
Coming from a small city I always wanted to experience the big city life. It finally happened in 2007 when I moved to Cleveland.
At this time I didn't know anyone so I had to make adjustments fast. As time went along things got easier for me. In the winter time I came across D'Andrea who is like a sister to me. She introduced me to her sister Ashley aka Charli. Right from the get go Charli and I had a special connection. Growing up watching The Fresh Prince of Bel Air she reminded me of Ashley Banks. We started talking and before you know it she was my Valentine. I remember buying her the biggest teddy bear in the store and at the same time I was nervous about the whole thing. I remember D'Andrea came to pick me up to give Charli her Valentine's Day gift and she was sick. She felt so bad about it, but I didn't care. Just being around her was all good with me. We continued to stay in contact despite both of us having to deal to with personal issues.
I moved to Alliance, Ohio and she moved to North Carolina causing us to drift away. We came across each other on Instagram and started to talk again. Her first words were "so much has changed we have to catch up soon". I was down with it and we started building again. We were so similar it's crazy I use to joke with her and tell her it's a "Libra Thing". I remember spending my birthday with her in Boston, Massachusetts and it was one of my best birthdays ever. After the first night I woke up in the morning and she was cooking me breakfast. I felt like a young king. It was so much food she cooked for me I felt bad I didn't eat it all. While she was working her little sister Mackenzy and I would explore Boston. Mackenzy is like a little sister to me that's my Narcos and Russ buddy. As time went along Charli and I got closer. I remember we would vent to each other about many topics. We would talk for hours all throughout the day and night. I missed those conversations with Charli she motivated me to aim high for the stars. Whenever I look up to the sky and see the moon or stars I think that's her saying “Hey”.
Charli was on her way to move to Atlanta then to Houston to join NASA. I think about her everyday. She will always have a place in my heart. When she came back home it was so amazing. We was really kicking it to Beyoncé's Lemonade album on the highway. I remember looking over at her and we both started to laugh, smile and look each other in the eyes. Beyoncé was her homegirl for sure! I still remember her wanting to get tattoos and visit Iceland or Greenland also. We had a lot of plans though. She use to ask about my mom all the time. I should've let them get to know each other, but I always wanted to do things my way on my time. Speaking of moms Ms. Jenet is beautiful just like she was. I check up on her mom from time to time and tell her that they will always be in my prayers. One day later on in life I always thought Charli and I were going to get married. We had an once in a lifetime bond. We looked out for each other, motivated each other and was there for each other.
For the ones reading this just imagine losing someone you was in love with. Imagine losing your soulmate. Imagine losing someone you just connected with genuinely.
I wish Charli was here. This has been the hardest thing to deal with. I can honestly say God has made me stronger though. I can go on and on about Charli, but God got her. I'll see her one day again love you Charli continue to be there for the ones that's miss you and love you so much.
Charli McCall Forever ?
