Takerra Allen > Quotes

“Sometimes the things that hurt us are the things that make us strongest. A life without experience, in my opinion, is no life at all. And that's why I tell everyone that, even when it hurts, never stop yourself from living.”
― Takerra Allen, The Lonely Pole

“Sometimes Heaven, what may feel like a curse, is really a blessing in disguise. You just have to know how to take what you’ve been through, and use it as your strength.”
― Takerra Allen, Heaven's Hell

“I feel like I haven’t been through enough to complain about, but still too much to let go of…if that makes sense? Honestly, I feel like every other black woman in the world, Mavi. Like somebody, somewhere is always saying, ‘Stay strong.’ Or, ‘people have been through worse.’ Like being a black woman is supposed to make me impenetrable and emotionless and if I complain or if I cry or if I ask for help, like God forbid if I ask for child support, or welfare, or I go on a rant, then I’m angry, and I’m lazy, and I’m a bum bitch, and I’m bitter. Like on one hand, I’m supposed to be so strong, but not too proud, and not have a voice because then I’m the angry black woman, so I should internalize my feelings, but also hold the world up on my shoulders. I mean, I just feel like black women have the most labels and many of them ain’t positive. And I just feel like… Like somebody along the way forgot that I was a woman, just a woman…And”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“Nia Long… Love Jones...” He ran quick eyes over her and Gaby fought a smile in fear of appearing captivated in front of her sister. “Way better.” And then he took the steps with poise while still buttoning his shirt. He didn’t hold on to the railings and he didn’t look down. Stuff like that intrigued her; the confidence of Mavi Magaña... It was like tripping was the last thing on his mind. ”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“I guess the deeper in love we fall the scarier the thought of that love leaving us becomes.”
― Takerra Allen, Devout

“This wasn’t sex. She’d had sex. This was every follicle of Tahli’s body experiencing unadulterated bliss. A fucking possession. Vin was possessing her body.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“The despair of facing life without this person by your side, because no one else will possibly get you, not all the way... No one else will see all of the ugly and still find a way to love past it.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“Power was trying to evolve, but people like Rich and Marquis kept insisting to bring out the worst in him while they remained their safe selves. It was unfair, but if it was in his cards to be the monster, he’d be the monster.”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“Gaby rolled her eyes to the way his words, laced with the origin of wherever the hell he was from, made everything sound so much more patronizing. This, she was not doing. She was not going to debate with him while Jamie and Sheryl pretended not to eavesdrop as they organized the countertop displays. His slick talk reminded her why she requested to avoid future interactions with him. He was an arrogant prick; although something about him told her that his arrogance came from what he thought of himself, versus 99% of the population’s, which was fueled by others’ opinions. “Look… can I help you with something?” Gaby asked with a smile dripping with sarcasm. “I mean… are you having some type of issue? Perhaps a burning…or an itching sensation? Are you looking for some type of medical assistance? Because I can tell you right now, we’re not a clinic, so...” Power began to laugh. He tilted his head back, face to ceiling and laughed, and Gaby realized it was the first time she’d seen him do so. To see his face softened beyond its usual rigid state was truly captivating. It was almost infectious. She let out a little snigger and looked off trying to keep from engaging completely. When she looked back to him, the laughter slowed but remained in his eyes. He licked his lips, and then pointed. “You’re funny. Very. You should’ve been a comedian.” “Yeah, well… I guess I missed my calling. Seriously…can I help you?” This time she was truly inquiring, no attitude, no jokes.”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“How can you be my parachute if you’re falling, too?” “Because you’re my parachute, baby love.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“There is nothing wrong with you. Do you hear me?” Vin gripped the back of his son’s head, pleading with his eyes.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes Book Three: The Impact

“Why your friend being so hostile? She’s too beautiful to be so cruel.”
― Takerra Allen, Devout

“Is this what you do on lunch?” “Sometimes.” She couldn’t stop smiling. And she fought the urge to pounce on him and kiss him deeply, tell him he was her baby and she missed him and wanted him so. Magical Mavi Magaña… Mysterious Mavi Magaña… Magnetic Mavi Magaña…”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“Over the course of the next week or so, Gaby had spoken to Power just about every day. She tried texting him the morning after their first conversation, playing it cool with an ‘It was nice talking to you last night; have a good day’, type of message.  His reply staggered her. ‘Why are you doing this? You are the only person I don’t want to read words from. I want to hear them in your voice. I thought you were in the boat. Don’t jump ship now.”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“To experience love at its highest magnitude”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“fucking country. Why? Because they won’t get the fuck out of Muslim land. Your country is bombing in the Muslim land for what?  You have enemies already fighting enemies. Americans are like, so fucking stupid sometimes.” His hands exploded at his temples like he couldn’t comprehend it. “Leave the fucking Middle East, let the other Middle Eastern countries fight ISIS and kick your fucking feet up and watch. You think everyone hates your country because you’re affluent? It’s comical. I spent seven months is Switzerland - Zurich - when I did work for my uncle…” This was news to Gaby. “…That place is fucking money. Ferraris, Bentleys, it’s nothing. You see them like you see the Volkswagen here. $32 for a hamburger. That kind of money… People don’t hate Americans for their money; they hate them because they’re obnoxious and can’t mind their fucking business. Just fucking stupid.” Gaby”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“Tahli was a drug everybody couldn’t get their hands on. Addicting, she made a nigga not care how crazy he looked while doing her, long as he could feel the high.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book Two: The Glide

“Gaby bit down on her lip and looked to Mia, and her friend’s eyes were moist. Could her heart possibly beat out of her chest? It was so loud! Did anyone else hear it? “Do you know how many pictures I have in my phone of you, just you, that you have no idea about?” Gaby blew out air from pursed lips and deflated. Now something was happening to her physically. “I know every detail on your face, every part of your body, I counted the seconds between your blinks; four, if you’re reading, seven. So I know you don’t believe it, but you tell me…you tell me what that sounds like to you?” Gaby looked off and her first thought was, I’ve been waiting forever to have somebody make me feel this special. Never mind if it was true or not, it felt fantastic just hearing it. But if it was true, then she had to say it. “It… It sounds like love.” She”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“I also know there’s nobody better for you than me. I feel that shit in my bones. I just gotta make you feel it.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“A second virginity lost – first sexual experience versus first staggering sexual experience. The ache of Vin ramming her to depths she’d never attained, eased by the euphoria of his savagery.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“Because destiny only gets you to the vision. Determination gets you to the goal.”
― Takerra Allen, Needful Noor: Book One: Beginning

“He glanced over and ogled the side profile of her as she stared straight ahead either watching Chase being strapped in to the harness, or pretending to. “I gave my mother money for drugs.” Power said nothing. He almost wondered if the words had really come from her; they were spoken so unsystematic. “Do you believe in doing the wrong things for the right reasons?” That punched him in the gut. Was it that simple? Did this girl really have the answers? Had she just summed up his entire life in that last self-effacing question like that? “Yes…” He found himself replying staring straight ahead now as well. When his eyes traveled back over to her, he caught a swift hand movement across her cheek. If there had been a tear there it was gone now. The type of woman Gaby was, he wouldn’t question whether she’d been crying or not; he feared he’d cause her more embarrassment than comfort.”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“Tahli, I just wanna fuck you for the rest of my life, make you smile, and pump you full of my babies. That’s all… Nothing outrageous.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book Two: The Glide

“She didn’t really have to go to college… Did she?”
― Takerra Allen, Last Stop from Innocence

“my heart bleeds for the forgotten. For the overlooked. For the survivors. For the ones holding in so much internal turmoil and memories with spikes on them. No, it is not okay to use and murder people, but yes, it is okay to fight for the life you deserve. The happiness you deserve. Yes, we are all worthy of a smile, and love, and gratification and adoration. Yes, it is okay to be needy of those things.”
― Takerra Allen, Needful Noor: Collector's Edition

“Cupid shot me in the dark. Stupid, I didn’t play my part…”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“He likes me… That’s it. After all of the tiffs, and snide remarks, all of that awkward energy, and the expressions, and… he likes me. And damn if I don’t like him back… A little too much, even...”
― Takerra Allen, An Affair in Munthill

“I’ll be your parachute, Tahli. I’ll make sure you survive the fall.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes: Book One: The Fall

“you convinced me that parachutes were made for brave lovers. The kind of love we craved would require one.”
― Takerra Allen, Parachutes Book Three: The Impact

“To the fucking moon…amongst the stars, where you belong.”
― Takerra Allen, Devout