I rolled my eyes as I walked down the steps to hear the twins bickering. Walking into the foyer, I grabbed my purse and stood at the door waiting for them to notice me.
âBut I wanna talk toâ
Kanai responded. I chuckled shaking my head. Looking up they both ran towards the door, shoving past one another causing my security to chase after them. They were real bay bay kids.
I spoke as Memphis took me through his home. Showing me where everything was and how to work everything.
âEh. Itâs home. I donât mind sharing it. This is the kitchen. I donât mind you cooking or anything, I have a chef but anytime you feel inclined to cook you can. The pool isnât heated but I doubt you wanna use it in the winter because it gets really old hereâ
âI have to leave tonight. This is my only chance to make this moveâ
I spoke to my sister as I packed my blackened eye with makeup. Looked at myself in the mirror I exhaled and tried to hold back the tears, but was unsuccessful. What did become of me. How did I, a women with a bachelors degree in health in up not even working and being in a abusive relationship with my 3 year old son.
What kind of example was I to him. What kind of womggen was I. My sister stood up, fo sister the final touches on my eye and pushed the hair from my face.
âYou know what, I canât argue with that. At the end of the day, I just want you to be safeâ
I looked at the time, rushing and shoving my son into the car. I was suppose to be meeting with April Tuckers. She use to be friends with my mom until she passed. And since she has passed sheâs always checked in on me, made sure I was okay. Made it to all my sons birthdays, sheâs a really phenomenal women.
Speeding down my New Orleans street, I pulled out phone and dialed Ms. Aprilâs number. Placing it on Bluetooth, I waited until she finally answered.
I looked at the time, rushing and shoving my son into the car. I was suppose to be meeting with April Tuckers. She use to be friends with my mom until she passed. And since she has passed sheâs always checked in on me, made sure I was okay. Made it to all my sons birthdays, sheâs a really phenomenal women.
Speeding down my New Orleans street, I pulled out phone and dialed Ms. Aprilâs number. Placing it on Bluetooth, I waited until she finally answered.
âListen. Iâm not playing we have to get up early and I donât wanna hear shit about Iâm sleepy or I canât get up. Go get your ass in that bed and donât get up. If i see you up again Ima beat your ass!!â
I hollered up the stairs to Trent. While Sanaa was already sleep, Trent ass was still up trying to get his ass whooped. Our flight was at 3:40 in the damn morning. Hell I was trying to get my own damn self to sleep, but been running around making sure the kids bags were packed and so was ours. King ran out to the store so Trent has been testing me. Usually King gets him in line, but when heâs not around he tries and test the waters.
I rolled my eyes and walked into the kitchen, I began cleaning up and putting the food from tonight. Turning around I jumped at the presence of Lourdes.
âWhat the fuck Lo?â
She laughed, shrugging her shoulders and sitting at the breakfast bar.
âBitch what? Why you so jumpy?â
I smacked my teeth and continued with the task at hand. Afterwards, I grabbed my bowl of salad and glass of wine and sat at the bar beside her.
âYou ready for your tripâ.
I exhaled nodding my head.
âYes Iâm ready. Now this damn process and the hectic running around is what Iâm not here forâ.
She smiled, nodding her head and looking around the kitchen.
âYo, I gotta tell you something?â.
I sat up straight, turning my whole body towards her.
âGirl spill the Teaâ
She exhaled and nodded.
âOk girl so.... Me and Terrence been fucking aroundâ.
I began choking on my wine. Looking at her wide eye I covered my mouth with my fist and continued coughing. Out of all the shit I though she was gonna say. This definitely didnât come to mind.
âWhat!!!? Nah you playingâ.
She laughed and shook her head.
âHow the fuck did that even occur â
She sat up straight, throwing her hair over her shoulder and clearing her throat.
âWell a few weeks ago he came to get his wallet. We got the kicking it. He asked me out to brunch then we came back. While we sitting BAM! nigga throws his lips at me. He was talking about it donât matter, ainât nobody got to know. So I was like, I mean ainât no harm in fucking a nigga for fun and for free.... until this morningâ.
I looked at her with wide eyes. I mean I was totally baffled that she done fucked a nigga in my house, but thatâs neither here nor here, Iâm trynna see whatâs up with this hoe.
âThis morning I been a little sick. Like I couldnât move out the damn bed. So I took a test and Iâm pregnantâ.
I grabbed my mouth but not even that could muffle my loud ass scream.
âMomm-â
âGet yo ass in the bed Trent. Matter fact stay there. Iâm coming up with my beltâ.
I listened for his footsteps then looked back at Lourdes. I couldnât believe my fucking ears. I was shocked as shit.Â
âWow Lourdes... Did you tell him?â.
She smacked her teeth and shook her head.
âNo. Iâm thinking I can just get a a-â
âHolâ up Holâ up. Just like thatâs your child, thatâs his too. And yes Iâm pro choice. You donât know how heâll feel about this. Shit he might want it. Just talk to him before you jump out the window on some dumb shitâ.
She nodded playing with her fingers. Pulling her into a hug I rubbed up and down her back.
âI got ya back no matter what bitchâ.
King
9:18
I exhaled, running my hands over my face and taking my shirt off. A nigga was really tired, just ready to get in the bed. We gotta be up in 5 hours and I been running all day. I smiled at the view of Tiana already in the bed, kicking my joggers off I pulled the sheets back and climbed into the bed.
I allowed my dick to rest on her butt, pulling her closer and adding a little hump to it. I listened as she lowly snicked then turning around to face me. As she tried I shook my head, turning her back around. Pulling my member from my briefs, I lifted the large T-shirt that she had on. Running it on her back, small moans of pleasure left her lips.
I laughed, kissing her neck and lightly sucking on it.
âStop playingâ.
She mumbled. I smiled to myself, grabbing the base and allowing her to toot her ass up a little more. I slowly eased my dick into her opening. My mouth dropped as her warm insides gripped me nicely. As I pumped she let out moans in between. I felt as he juices begin to run down dick.
Holding my arm around her waist tightly I pumped harder and faster.
âAh shit King!!â.
She screamed. I smiled, biting down on her ear, trying to focus on the good nut that was building up. We stayed in the same position the whole time. Reaching her arm back, she placed it around my neck, Leaning upward she kissed me deeply still moaning against my lips.
âIm about to nutâ.
âLet it go babyâ.
She mumbled sexily, throwing her ass back harder. I squeezed my eyes shut, pumping harder. The only sound heard was our skin clapping against each other and Tianaâs moans.
Sweat ran down my forehead. Slapping her thigh, I held tighter, finally busting, I kept stroking through my orgasm. My breathing began to slow down, laughing i turned her towards me and pecked her lips.
âI love youâ.
She mumbled. I smiled resting my forehead on hers.
âI love you too babyâ.
2:00 am
I yawn, gently getting Titan dressed in his sleep. After beat Tianaâs wallâs down, I went straight to sleep. Itâs the perfect remedy for a good night sleep. I zipped up my own jacket, then placed Titan in his and picked him up. Grabbing his suitcase, I quietly walked downstairs and placed him on the couch.
âBaby Yaâll readyâ.
I called up the  stairs as quietly as possible.
âYeahâ.
I nodded, to myself grabbing Trent and Sanaaâs bag and walking out to the car. Starting it up, I placed the bags in the trunk and closed it. Running back in the house, I laughed as Trent rubbed his sleepy eyes. Holding his iPad tightly, I went and grabbed Titan. Picking them both up, I walked them out to the car ans strapped them in. Shit I was I could sleep through this whole damn process.
Running back in the house, I smiled as Tiana walked down the stairs with her luggage in hand. Letting her and Sanaa walk out, I then closed the door and armed the house. Exhaling, I left out the house and hopped in the whip.
âYou ready baby?â.
She adjusted herself in the seat, putting her travel pillow around her neck and nodded. Nodding my head, I pulled off into the dark morning.
Lourdes
10 amÂ
I exhaled, sitting patiently and waiting for Terrence. I had texted him to come over and he told me he was on the way. Iâm still so nervous about telling him. I feel I should have been smarter, I should have been on some form of birth control. Shit I should have been using protection. After waiting for another 20 minutes, I almost jumped out my skin when I heard the doorbell ring. My hands began to get clammy and my breathing picked up. Calming myself down, I got up from the couch and walked to the door. Opening it, he walked in smiling. Planting a kiss on my cheek he took his jacket off, throwing it on the back of the dinning room chair.
âWassup baby?â.
I shrugged, following him into the kitchen. Watching him go into the fridge.
âYo King and them leave yetâ.
âYeah, they left earlier this morning. They wonât get there until tomorrow morning around 5 our timeâ.
He nodded grabbing a glass and filling it with water. Taking a deep breath I calmed my nerves once more and sat at the bar.
âTerrence... I gotta tell you somethingâ.
He burped, grabbing his chest in the process and nodding his head.
âWassupâ.
I closed my eyes, reminding myself to not beat around the bush and just get straight to the point.
âI took a pregnancy test yesterday... It came back positiveâ.
He stood there starring at me. Laughing lowly he continued back to drinking hisÂ
Knocking on the door of my boy Kingâs spot, I looked down at my watch and smacked my teeth. Leave it up to my dumb ass to leave my wallet here last night, and King stupid ass to forget to bring it this morning. Stepping back as the door opened, I expected Tiana to answer the door, but instead her cute ass cousin did.
âOh hey.. Terrence right?â.
I nodded clearing my throat and taking my hands out my pocket.
âyeah. I left my wallet here yester-â
âOh come in come in. I donât know where it might be so you can grab itâ.
I nodded with a smile and walked into the house. Hearing the door close, I walked over to the dining room and grabbed my wallet. Turning back around I looked around and nodded. Me and my boy done came up, from Bedstuy projects to New Orleans Mansions. I laughed to myself then headed back towards the door.
âSo you and King been friends for a while?â.
Lourdes questioned. I nodded turning around.
âyeah, we been boys since like Middle school is. Funny thing is we beefed at first. Then we fought and ever since then we been best friendsâ.
She laughed, rubbing her arms from being cold then smiled.
âSo you staying in New Orleans?â.
I questioned, she exhaled and shrugged.
âI guess so. Not here though. Im gonna get a job and get out on my ownâ.
I smiled with a nod. She was really beautiful. Besides the bruise on her cheek and her small but busted lip she was gorgeous. Young compared to me but cute. I looked down at my watch then back at her. I had 2 hours to spare since King was busy on his own today.
âYou wanna catch breakfastâ.
âI canât my fa-â
âTrust me. Itâs not that bad. I havenât ate and I know you havenâtâ.
She twisted back and forth at her waist then shrugged.
âOk.... Let me go get dressedâ.
I nodded, walking into the living room and plopping down on the couch.
Lourdes
11:30
âOh please, Iâm not letting you convince to me that you could have played football. You donât look like you have an athletic bone in your little ass bodyâ.
I laughed, taunting Terrence. We was headed back to Tianaâs house. Breakfast was good and he payed, but we only spent a hour there since he had to get back to work.
âOh you trynna rib me. Listen I was the illest nigga when we was younger. If I hadnât went to that square ass law school, I could have been the realest nigga playing for the Giantsâ.
I laughed, smacking my teeth and waving me off. He was totally the opposite of what I imagines. I thought he was Boogie and stuck up, but heâs far from it. Pulling up to the we sat in the front for a while just sitting in silence.
âWell thank you f-â
Before I could finish, Terrenceâs lips smashed into mine.
Pushing his face away I looked ta him in disbelief.
âWhat was that?â.
He laughed, shrugging, still leaning over on my side of the car.
âIâm just acting on how I feelâ.
I laughed and shook my head.
âNah.. I donât think itâs ri-â
âAinât nobody gotta know. Lets keep it between me and youâ.
I thought to myself. I havenât had sex in forever. I donât even think I remember with penetration feels like. And besides whatâs a little nookie on the side with no feelings attached. I smiled leaning over his leg and taking the keys out the ignition.
âLets goâ.
Tiana
1:20 pm
I sat and watched as Johan got his picture taken for his passport. I been running all morning trying to get everything situated for this trip. After all was finished, I picked the kids up early so we can go ahead and get this done and have it out of the way. Even though Sanaa already had one, Trent didnât. But I didnât feel it would be fair to just pick him up, so I grabbed her too.
I was really excited about this. I have never before had to take a business related trip but to say it now feels dope as shit.
âDo we already have clothes for the show... I donât wanna wear one of my old dresses?â.
I laughed, nodding my head at Sanaa. Taking my phone out I took a few pictures of her and edited them. Afterward I put them on my Instagram.
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âOoooo do you think daddy will let me try out for Cheer at my new school. I already do gymnastics but I wanna do cheer too?â.
I shrugged my shoulders, placing Titan back in his stroller and strapping him in.
âI donât know. How about we surprise him at the office with lunch and ask?â.
He eyes lit up and she nodded aggressively.
I grabbed my phone about to shoot him a text, but then just decided to surprise him with our presence.
1:40
I smiled as I approached Kings office door. Placing my phone in my purse, I then opened the door. My smile dropped and unwillingly jealously ran over me.
Trent and Sanaa ran over to Kingston while I stood at the door, still trying to figure out what was going on. He looked at me with a smile, then stood up quickly and walked over to me.
âOh Iâm sorry baby. Ummm Damn, Tiana this is my new assistant Porsche. And Porsche this is my Fiance and our dream team Sanaa, Trent, and Titanâ.
I was so caught up in little miss thang up in here, then fact that he said fiance didnât hit me until a few seconds later. I decided to bask in it and held my head high as she approached me with her hand out.
âItâs so nice to meet you. King has told me all about you?â.
I smiled returning the gesture.
âIâm sure Kingston hasâ
She cleared her through looking back at the kids and smiling. I watched as she slid out of the door, not forgetting to close it behind her.
âBaby?.... What was that?â.
King laughed. I shrugged my shoulders, taking Titan from his stroller and placing him on the floor.Â
âNothing. I greeted her as I was suppose toâ.
Smacking his teeth, he pulled me close to him and picked my lips softly while holding my waist.
âI had no idea you needed a assistant. Why didnât you get a guy, or a gay dude assistantâ.
He laughed once more, taking the bag of food from my hand and placing it on the table. I watched as he portioned it out, giving the kids their food along with their drink.
âNo need to be jealous. Youâre all I needâ.
I scoffed, throwing my head back and letting out a sarcastic laugh.
âJealous? Me? No not at all. Iâm just saying...I like how you threw that fiance thing in thereâ.
He smiled, shoving some food in his mouth and shrugging his shoulders.
Trent voiced as he and Sanaa sat at the breakfast bar. I smacked my teeth turning around and pointing at the homework infront of him with my spoon.
âYou need to be doing that homework. Nevermind what Iâm doing over hereâ.
He gave me a stank look before returning back to his homework. I was still on a unbelievable high. Needless to say the shoot went great. Not only was I offered $4,000 on the spot for just 2 hours, They also asked to use me again and also would like to refer me for a few other positions.
âSo since youâll be working, does that mean you might travel a lot like daddy?â.
Sanaa asked. I shrugged my shoulders.
âIâm not sure baby, but if I do, Iâll make sure to take you guys as much as I canâ.
She smiled, returning back to her homework. Walking over to Titanâs high chair, I kissed his little nose, placing more cheerios on his tray. I shook my head as he devoured the small snack. The sound of the front door chime brought me out of my stare down with him.Â
Both the kids hopped down and ran out the kitchen. I listened as Kingston laughed. Smiling, I picked Titan up and walked towards the front.
âYou not going to be-â
My sentence was cut short at the view of Lourdes. Not only was I surprised to see her, but she looked like she had been hurt. I ran over to her, hanging Titan to King and grabbing her on my arms. My eyes began to fill with tears and emotions flooded my mind. Finally letting go, I cupped her face and looked her in the eyes.
âWhat happene-â
She smiled shaking her head.
âIâll talk to you later about it. Iâm just glad to see youâ.
I laughed, grabbing her into a tight hug once more.
âWhat yaâll cook. Let a nigga joinâ
Terrence blurted out. I smacked my teeth and laugh.
âThereâs enough so yeahâ.
7: 20 pm
I walked Lourdes to the guest room and sat on the edge of the bed. I watched as she placed her large suitcase on the floor and fall back on the bed. I left the kids downstairs with the guys and decided to talk to Lourdes, No matter how how bad sheâs trying to avoid it, I still wanna what happened.
âI like this. Feels French as shitâ.
I laughed, laying back on the bed and looking over at her?
âWhat happened to you Lourdes?â.
She exhaled, sitting up and looking at me.
âTiana you know what happened. Dominic rolled up on me, smashed my shit in cause he was looking for you. I wouldnât tell him what was up so this its what happened?â.
I wiped the brim of my eye and shook my head. Looking up at the ceiling I tried not to cry. Dominic had the audacity to try to throw me under the bus then get mad when I defend myself. And he came for my family.
âBut.....Iâm not too worried about him anymore. For one King said I can stay here with yaâll and for second I think he talked to Dominicâ.
My head snapped back in her direction. Total confusion plastered on my face.
âWhat you mean?â.
âLike I said hoe. He asked do I know where he would be at and I told him. He met us at the airport a few hours laterâ.
I nodded, making a mental note to ask him about this.
âAnyway girl. tell me how Nola treating you so far?â
Kingston
9:20 pm
âYaâll suppose to been sleep. Goodnightâ.
I stood in the hallway holding Titan and standing with Sanaa and Trent.
âAre you taking us to school?â.
Sanaa questioned. I smacked my teeth, kissing her forehead and shoving too her towards room.
âYes. Iâll take yaâll. Goodnight Sana-â
âCan you have lunch with us?â.
âGo to sleep Trentâ.
I watched him blew air out his mouth and walk into his room. Turning off the hall light, I walked further down the hall through our sitting area and to the room. Smiling at Tiana, I placed Titan in the middle and climbed into the covers. I smiled looking around the room.
âYou did a good job baby? I like this set upâ.
She smiled, pulling Titan onto her chest and placing his pacifier in his mouth.I rested my head on my hand while watching ESPN. I began to drift off, until Tiana tapped my arm.
âAye, I heard you went to see Dominic?â.
I smiled at the thought of him being finished and nodded my head.
âYeah, I did. That shit he did to Lourdes wasnât cool. And on top of that he was talking crazy. I had to... you know calm his ass downâ.
She laughed, leaning down and kissing the top of my head.
âSo baby. Remember I was telling you I volunteered to style a group of Kids for Gucci. Well needless to say, It went good. Now the dude was telling me he would get back in touch. And he did, and Iâve been offered to attend a show in Florence next in 4 weeks. Iâll get to meet a few designers and maybe hopefully get offered something. I might be thinking to far ahead but this is a big moment for meâ.
I sat up smiling hard and looking at her in amazement.
âYouâre not thinking to far ahead. Your just realizing you worth and talent.. You should be, and  Iâm proud of youâ.
She smiled brightly shrugging her shoulders.
âI got outfits for the kids and all. I want yaâll to comeâ.
I smiled, pulled her close to me and kissing her lips.
âBest believe I wouldnât miss it.â
The room was silent as I resumed back to the TV and Tiana focused on putting Titan to sleep and scrolling through her email.
âBaby?â.
I nodded, peeking  over at her still trying to look at the TV in the corner of my eye.
âDo you love me?â.
I sat up straight taking my shirt off and thinking. To be real I haven't said it to here since we been together for the past 4 months. Weâve moved pretty fast, but ones thing for sure, I am starting to love her genuinely.
I rested my hands behind my head and leaned on the headboard of the bed.
I questioned Sanaa as I got her ready for her first day at her and Trentâs new school. She smiled brightly, still rubbing her sleepy eyes.
âI love it daddy. Iâm ready for school tooâ.
I laughed, sitting on her bed and looking around. After I got all the stuff out here 2 days ago, the whole weekend was dedicated to getting Tiana and the kids settled in. Now itâs back to reality for me. I gotta fly back to NY in a hour for the day to handle some last minute shit, so I wont be able to see Sanaa and Trent off too school. But Iâm sure Tiana will have it all under control.Â
âIâm glad. Because daddy put his hard earned money into this house with his Princess in mindâ.
She laughed, shaking her head and walking over to her dresser. Looking in the mirror she fixed her shirt then put lotion on her face. Walking back over, she handed me some oil for her hair. I looked at her with a confused expression.
âPut a little in the middle of your hand and rub it through my hairâ.
I chuckled, doing as she said and moved my fingers through her coils.
âI met the 2 girls down the street. She was like how old are you and I said 8 and she said do you have a sister and I said no I have 2 brother-â
âYou introduce Titan and Trent as your brothers.â.
She chuckled, getting up and closing the oil.
âYes. I use to only say Titan because Trent is annoying, but I guess they are both my brothers nowâ.
I laughed and nodded. My head.Â
âI guess so. Come on Babyâ.
Grabbing her book bag, we walked out of her room and all the way down the hall to Trentâs. He smiled, jumping out of Tianaâs lap and grabbing his own book bag.
âIs she ready? Iâm ready? My book bag is all togetherâ.
Tiana smacked her teeth, putting his bush on the dresser and rubbing lotion on his face.
âAre w-:
âDownstairs Downstairs!â.
I cut Sanaa off from talking, following behind them as they spoke and talked while walking down the stairs.
âDo we take french classes, or we always talk french?â.
Sanaa questioned, sitting at the breakfast bar with a  bowl of cereal Pollie made in front of them. I shrugged, looking at my watch and adjusting it.
âItâs both baby, youâll have a french class, but all your teachers are french, so basically youâll be speaking and learning it everydayâ.
Tiana interjected. Sanaa smiled and took a spoonful of golden grahams into her mouth.
âI think itâs cool. So i can talk to people hereâ.
I laughed at Trent and ruffled his head.
âYeah you right. Cause they speak a lot of it here in Nolaâ.
Walking over to Tiana, I placed my hands on her waist turning her body towards me. Leaning down I pecked her lips and smiled, looking at her sleepy face. It was sexy actually, made me wanna dig in them guts like how I did last night, but I gotta go and catch this jet before I miss it.
âWhat time will you be back home?â.
â3 hour flight, 2 hour meeting, 1 hour lunch, 3 hour flight again... Iâll be back around 5 this afternoonâ.
He smacked her teeth, pulling me into a hug and holding me tight. I smiled, kissing the crown of her head and hugging her a bit tighter.
âI know, but luckily these type of trips only occur once every 3 months. But I gotta goâ.
I kissed her lips once more, before waving to the kids and heading out the door. Looking down at my phone, I cursed lowly to myself as another text came in from Terence.
From: Terrence
Where the fuck you at nigga. This shit is set to take off in 10 minutes
I laughed to myself, quickly hopping in my Bentley and pulling off.
To: Terrence
Nigga I can make that. Iâm on the way now.
Throwing my phone on the passenger seat, I buckled my seat belt and sped down the Nola streets to the airport.
Tiana
11:20 am
Ever since I dropped the kids off this morning, Iâve been running around like crazy. Not only enjoying all Nola has to offer, but also picking up more stuff for the house. I decided to let Polly have the day to herself, I had Titan so it was just him and I.
I exhaled, enjoying the beautiful warm weather. Back in New York it would be freezing right now, but not here. The weather was just right.Â
âHere Papiâ.Â
I handed him a small piece of shrimp from my gumbo. He frowned as he adjusted his taste buds to the new taste. I laughed, watching him finish then grab for my bowl.
âAye no, sit back.Hold onâ.
Sitting him back down in the high chair, I grabbed a bag from his bag and placed it around his neck. Pushing up his sleeves I then grabbing a small plate and placed some food on his plate. I laughed as he dived in and smiled. His fat ass.
I looked back to my phone. Scrolling through and looking for a University near by. I promised myself I was gonna go back to school, and thatâs what Iâm gonna do. No more making excuses, thereâs no need to especially since King is offering to help me along the way. Iâm really appreciative of him. Iâm truly blessed and so glad God placed him in our lives.Â
My train of thoughts were broken bu a man and women in the booth behind me talking loud as hell.
âKimberly, we have these kids here and nobody to coordinate the outfits. This shoot has to be sent off to Gucci TOMORROWâ
My mouth dropped a little. Gucci campaigning here in Nola. Wow, I wouldnât have thought here. Itâs kinda secluded and itâs own little world. I turned my head a little and continued to be nosey.
âListen. Iâm sure we can find someon-â
âThe shoot is in 2 hours. We donât have that much timeâ.
I began to think. I could do it, Lord knows I love fashion and design. I donât wanna butt in but God has a funny way off doing things.
Standing up a bit, I walked to the side of their booth and smiled.
âI couldnât help but notice you needed a coordinatorâ.
They nodded and shrugged their shoulders.
âOk? And?â
I kept my cool. Her ass was obviously getting smart. But I had to remember I ainât the same women I use to be.
âI could coordinateâ
âNo thank you we-â
âNo no. Actually Iâm open to suggestions Kimberlyâ
I smiled as the man interrupted her and smiled at me nodding.
âIâm from New York. I know a a lot about design and fashion. Iâd love to helpâ.
He looked at me hard, tapping his stand on the table. Finally he responded.
âWell Iâm desperate. Please donât make a fool of meâ.
I nodded with a small, shaking his hand as he extended it.
âAre you avail-â
âAbsolutelyâ. .
King
11: 30
âHowâs it going man. New house, New lady, More Kids?â
Terrence questioned.
I laughed, sitting back in the chair and shrugging my shoulder.Â
âIâs good man. Iâm loving it so far. Only God knows the future. Nevermind me though. When you gonna get you a a Mrs?â.
I questioned. He smacked his teeth and shook his head. Terrence was one go my best friends. We came in this shit together, and been boys since Middle school. Heâs never been the tie them down type. He just fuck them and kick em to the curb. I use to be the same way but that lifestyle gets old.
âNever nigga. You know me. I never love em. Bitches ainât sh-â
Before he could finish his dumb ass statement, My old secretary opened the door to my old office.
âSomeone name Lourdes is here to see you?â.
I stood up nodding. I remembered that was Tianaâs cousin. What the fuck was she doing here?.
I bond cringed as she walked in with a battered face. Running beside her, I helped her in the door then closed the door behind her.
âYo, Lourdes whatâs good?â.
âDominic, Heâs looking for Tiana. I wouldnât tell him shit and he fucked my face up on the stoopâ.
I shook my head then looked at Terrence. This nigga been overstepping his boundaries. I think itâs best that I go see him. Man to man about this shit.
âIf I asked you were he be at could you tall meâ
Terrence hopped up and stood beside me.
âYo what you doin-â
I cut him off and raised my hand looking back at Lourdes. She paused for a moment then nodded slowly. I nodded, placing my hand on her shoulder and rubbing it.
âIma uh. Ima get you up out of here. We leave for New Orleans around 5. Iâll have my boy here take you to get your stuff, then you can fly back with us. You can stay in the guest bed room. Find a job and get on your feet iight?â.
She nodded. I stood up from the chair. Grabbing my  jacket and keys.
âAyo, Ima meet yaâll at the airport. I got something to handle. Lourdes text me the spot. Nowâ.
Terrence began speaking but I ignored him, walking out the office an closing the door behind me.I looked down at my phone smiling at the text from Lourdes. I got his ass.
4:00 pm
I pulled up to the location that Lourdes had gave me. Placing the car in park, I blew some air out of my mouth before hopping out of the rental. Grabbing my .45 from my duffel bag,I put the silencer on it then placed it in the back of my pants and walked up the steps and through the building. I stepped off on the 7th floor and walked down the hall.
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I stopped, and knocked on the door. I listened as some rustling game from behind the door. Standing patiently, I watched as it swung open. His eyes widen and he laughed.
âWhat the fuck. Ainât you the nigga thatâs getting me time?â.
I laughed. I shrugged my shoulder and nodded.
âYeah. Guiltyâ.
Not waiting for him to invite me in, I stepped passed him and stopped in the middle of the living room. I watched as he closed the door and held a stare off with me.
âWhat your tight suit. Feds ass doing up in Bedford Stuyvesant â.
I laughed shaking my head.
âNigga I grew up here. I paved the way for yaâll little niggas. Little do you know. But Iâm here to talk about Lourdes and Tiana. I seen what you did to Lourdesâ.
He chucked and shrugged his shoulders. Grabbing a cigarette, he put it in his mouth and lit it up,
âAnd nigga. The fuck you here talking about some bitches for. Either way. Them bitches gonna die. And Ima see to that sh-â
Before he could finish, I quickly pulled the .45 from my back. Backing up, I shot him once in the stomach and once in the chest. I watched him drop down the floor, suffering. Stepped towards him, I smashed the cigarette with my shoes and bend down beside his ear.
âSee thatâs the problem... I donât play behind Tiana. And Iâma die and kill for himâ.
I smiled, watching as he chocked on his own blood. Backing out the apartment, I closed the door. Making sure nobody was around I walked down the hallway calmly and hopped on the elevator.Â
I sat on the couch of my New York home. Tapping my floor, I held a sleeping Titan in my grip, waiting for my mother to come through the front door with the kids. I got back about 30 minutes ago. Pollie was tending to Titan and my mom had ran out to go get the kids. I was just ready to get them and hop back on this plan. Tiana was beyond worried and it was stressing both of us out. Exhaling I looked down at my watch, as soon as I was about to call my mom, the small voices of the kids echoed from inside the elevator. I took a sign of relief and smiled as they eyes might mine. I laughed as they ran towards me with open arms and hugging me tight on my arms.
âI thought you wasnât coming back until Saturday?â.
I nodded.
âI know, but weâre leave tonight. Weâre staying in New Orleans until the house is ready?â.
Trent jumped up and down with excitement but Sanaa stood still, trying to process what I just said.
âBut daddy my friends, I didnât get to tell them byeâ.
I smacked my teeth, pulling her close to me and rubbing my hand over her curly head.
âBaby, we have to go ok... I know right now youâre upset, but you can keep in touch with your friends. I have your teacherâs email. She knows today was your last day. And they said they would make sure your classmates stayed in touchâ.
She wiped her eye and stomped her foot.
âBut daddy, what about Charisma and Stephanie... I didn-â
âI promise Iâll make sure you stay in touch. I have their dadâs numbers....ok? You trust daddy?â.
Sucking her teeth, she looked at my mother then back at me. It took her a minute, but she understood and finally nodded leaning her head on my shoulder.
I smiled, kissing her forehead and looking at my watch.
âWe have to g-â
âWhat already?â.
My mother yelled. I exhaled, nodding my head and placing Titanâs jacket on him. I love my mom, but she can be overwhelming. She can stress me out then I already am, just with her negativity.
âoh, so I guess, Iâm just gonna have to be okay with all this. Coming to get these kids because of h-â.
âMa!â.
Standing to my feet, I walked towards my mother and shook my head.
âMa. know thatâs too far. You understand the circumstances and should respect themâ.
She chuckled and shook her head. See what I mean.
âNo, Itâs not normal, I starting to see sheâs t-â
âPollie, take the kids down the carâ.
Pollie nodded, grabbing titan and leading the kids and their bags down the elevator. I waited until the door closed before I finished what I said.
âSheâs not trouble, sheâs been through things as we both have. Sheâs beautiful inside and out. Please respect her as she respects you. Sheâs not going anywhere anytime soon, and these next moves I make will always be for them kids, and her better good. Iâm happy again, donât ruin that for meâ.
I didnât give her time to respond. Instead, I kissed her cheek and grabbed my other bag then hopped on the elevator and headed downstairs.
Tiana
8:22 pm
I sat on the edge of the hotel couch, waiting for the kids and King to walk in. I havenât talked to him since he left and I was growing more and more worried. I literally been pacing back and forth like crazy, thinking all the worse possible things that could have happened.
I picked up my phone looking at the time, It was getting late. As soon as I was about to call him, I heard the door knob move and seen the door swing open. I smiled, jumping to my feet and grabbing Trent into my arms. Kissing him all over I then took Titan from Kingâs arms and hugged him tight.
âDamn, I missed yaâll how was school? How was the flight? Are you hungryâ.
Sanaa and Trent laughed, dropping their bags and hopping on the couch with their IPads in hand. Obviously I was the only one worried, they was as calm and collect as could be.
âIt was good. And school was good. But we are hungryâ
Sanaa spoke, not once looking up from her Ipad.
I nodded, looking at King and nodded. He smiled, turning on the TV for the kids and following me to first room. Closing the door, I let out a sigh of relief and fell back on the bed.
âI feel good, honestly my brain was racking. Why the hell didnât you call me Kingstonâ.
He laughed, climbing on top of me and kissing my neck.
âI was busy.. Had to make sure we got back to plane on time. Then we got on it and I fell asleep... Me and my mom fell out tooâ.
I moved my head from under his neck and furrowed my eyebrows.
âWhy?â.
âToo much shit to talk about no-â
I shook my head. We had enough time, and I wanât to know now.
âNi, I wanna know. What happened?â.
He exhaled, looking away then shaking his head.
âShe spoke out of pocket. Saying that you basically had issues with you and that I need to rethink everythingâ.
I looked him in the eye, Kind of hurt. I vented to her about a lot when we spoke, but I didnât think she would use a lot of it against me, especially this.
âDo you fe-â
âIf I felt that way, would I be here now?â.
There was a silence between the both of us.
âI donât care what youâve been through, what youâve done or your past. I only care about the future. I wouldnât be here right now if I didnât think you was worth it babyâ.
I nodded, causing him to smile and peck my lips softly.
He continued kissing my lips until a smile broke out on my face. Laughing he gave me one more passionate kiss before removing himself from on top of me and getting himself ready for us to go out and eat.
âNo you canât I donât like having you in my room nowâ.
I laughed as Trent and Sanaa went back and forth.
âTrent you can have your own room â.
Tiana yelled as she came out the closet with a suitcase in tote. Her and I were leaving for New Orleans in a few hours to look for a school for the kids and a house. We only got a few days to look because we have to be there and moved in by Sunday
Iâm glad she agreed. She is still nervous, but I told her thereâs no reason to. I got her and I ain't trying to loose what we gained. We going strong and Iâm ready to make this move. Besides I think itâs time to move, I love Regina, but Itâs time for me to move on. And by move on I mean move out of this condo that her and I shared. Itâs time to build something new with Tiana.
âTrent and Sanaa. Iâm not going to say it again, go get your book bags so y'all can go out the door. Thank youâ.
My mother scolded, walking into the room. I smiled at her, walking to her side and kissing her cheek.
âMa, are you sure you donât want us to take Titan?â.
She smacked her teeth and nodded taking him from my arms. The 2 of them plus Titan was gonna be a handle for my mom, so Pollie is gonna help. I gotta thank her as well, sheâs making this move to New Orleans with us as well. Iâm making her a full-time live in nanny which works perfectly for my work schedule and Tiana, who agreed to go back to school. Iâm beyond proud of her.
âHeâs good. I got Pollie so Iâm not worriedâ.
I laughed, pulling her into a hug. Giving her one more kiss, I grabbed Tiana and my suitcase and headed to the front door.
âAlright you got both our numbers, so does Pollie. She said sheâll drop them off and pick them up from school which will be easier on you. The both read every night for 20 minutes. They always have homework, Pollie will help with all that too. Bedtime is 8:30 pmâ.
She nodded, bouncing Titan on her hip.
âAlright. We gotta go. Bye Papitos, bye babyâ.
Tiana gave Titan and Trent a kiss then pecked Sanaaâs cheek.
âFacetime Us tonightâ.
Hopping on the elevator, we waved goodbye until the doors finally closed. Tiana exhaled,letting her head lean on the wall.Â
"What's wrong?".
Stepping off the elevator we walked towards the car. My hands full with both our bags.Â
"I've never left my babies alone for a long period of time".Â
I smiled, throwing our bags in the trunk then kissing her cheek.
"They're gonna be OK. And so are you".Â
She smiled with a nod then hopped in the passenger seat.
Lourdes
10:10 am
I pulled my jacket up on my shoulder and sat on the front stoop. Pulling a fresh blunt from my pocket, I grabbed the lighter and sparked it up. I always do this shit, every morning. Cops go by and donât say shit, I guess they ainât got time to deal with anything in the morning.
I smiled to myself taking a pull and looked at the blunt. I need this to start my morning off. Every damn day, dealing with those crazy ass people at the call center. Taking another pull, I let the smoke fill my lungs then blew it out. Scrolling through my Instagram, I tapped on many pictures and shaking my head at a few. As soon as I was about to get up a shadow was casted over me. Looking up and shading my eyes from the winter sun, I gasped.
âSurprise surpriseâ
Dominic spoke, sitting beside me and taking the blunt from my hands I watched as his 4 friends sat in a car and the other 2 stood infront of us. How the fuck did he get out.
âWondering how I got out, with a lawyer as good as mine, anything is fucking possible.... where the fuck is Tiana?â.
I shook my head, obvious lying but he donât know that shit for certain.
He chuckled darkly and grabbed my neck, looking around the block with ease then leaning in towards me ear.
âIâm looking at 50 in the cage, I ainât got shit to loose. So let her know, he head is mineâ.
I said nothing, only looking at his cold dark eyes. Getting up, he dusted his pants and took another hit from the blunt before handing it back to me. I watched as they all left my street. Making sure they was all out of site, I pulled out my phone and texted Tiana.
I held Kingâs hand as we walked through the house with the realtor. It really was a amazing house, Lotâs of space. I can see my decorating skills being put to work.
âAnd this is how many bedrooms?â.
âItâs 6 bedroom and 8 bathroom 5,955 sqft home.. Definitely fit for a big family. The pool as you can see is that way. It includes a formal den, dining and living room, game and exercise room, a office and it also includes a media roomâ.
King smiled, turning around while looking up at the ceiling.
âDo you like it?â.
He questioned. I chuckled shrugging my shoulders.
âI like anything that got a roof on itâ.
He smacked his teeth and put his arm over my shoulder.
âHow much are we talking again?â.
â$949,000... Itâs in the center of a lot of rich history, awesome schools. This neighborhood is one of the best. The crime rate is very low. I have sold at least 8 homes in this areaâ.
The women spoke. I smiled nodding my head. It was big, but it was beautiful. Â I could see us being here. As soon as I was about to say something, my phone began to go off. Smiling at King and the realtor, I raised my finger and removed myself from the conversation.
Stepping back a little, I answered the phone with a smile.
Tiana: Wassup Lol-
Lourdes: Tiana, get the fuck up of of New York asap my nigga
My smile dropped and my heart began to race.
Tiana: What you talking about, whatâd going on.
Lourdes: Yo, I was smoking my usual J this morning and Fucking Dominic and his niggas rolled up on me. Talking about he out on bond and he aint got shit to loose. Nigga said if he see you itâs over.
My mind was racing, my thoughts were everywhere. Why was this nigga out on bail, nothing was told to me at all.
Tiana: Ima call you back.
Hanging up quickly, I immediately called Pollie.
5:22 pm
âSo you had no Idea he would get out on bo-â
âBaby I already told you I didnât know shit. They didnât tell me shit. With all them charges I didnât even fathom the thought of him getting out of there.
I paced the hotel room. I told Pollie to pick the kids up immediately and head home. Iâm not comfortable with the thought of him being out and the kids back in New York in his plain sight.
King approached me and grabbed my waist. I shook my head trying to push away only to have him hold tighter.
âAye, I told you Iâll go get the kids tonight. We move in a week anyway. We can stay in the hotel for the rest of the week, Friday I get our shit moved, and Sunday we settled in. I put that on my life, I ainât gonna let shit happen to you and Iâll kill a nigga before I loose you...You trust meâ.
I nodded, letting a tear roll down my cheek. Pulling him into a hug I held on tight. Not wanting to let go at all.
âWell then you put him up there cause I canât cause heâs heavyâ.
My eyes fluttered open at the sound of Trent fussing at Sanaa.
âWhatâs wrong?â.
I grumbled, adjusting my eyes to the morning light.
âUmm Titan keeps pulling the game out my handâ.
I smiled, taking the baby from Sanaaâs grip and pulling him on the bed.
âIâll make breakfast in a minuteâ.
I grumbled. They both nodded, running out the bedroom and back down to the room. I looked at Titan as he laid calmly looking at the ceiling. Peeking behind me, I smiled at King who was soundly sleeping. Last night was amazing, Â canât tell you the last time I had sex. Itâs been literally forever, and he made it all worth wild. He held me close afterwards and just rubbed my back, I feel so lucky to have him.
âPapi... why are you up so earlyâ.
Titan turned his head and smiled at me, pulling his socks off his feet and throwing them to the ground. I smacked my teeth, grabbing my phone from the night stand and opening Instagram
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Throwing my phone back on the night stand, I pulled him close and nuzzled my head into his neck causing him to laugh. I felt the right side of the bed shift and a light kiss on my shoulder. Slightly turning over, I pecked his lips and smiled.
âGood morningâ.
He spoke, nuzzling his face in my neck and kissing it softly. I rubbed the hand that he tossed around my waist, still smiling at Titan.
âWhat you doing in here boy?â.
King questioned. Titan smiled turning his head away causing the both of us o laugh.
âDid you think about what we talked about yesterday?â.
He questioned, I laid on my back, rolling my eyes to the ceiling. I just donât think Iâm fit to be a stay at home parent. Like not working doesnât seem normal to me.
âI donât know baby, Itâs just I wanna work...â
âI know but you gotta have a good education to have a real jo-â
âYeah and that cost moneyâ.
I shot back. I rubbed head and sat up, resting his body on his elbow.
âI Â know and I said I got you. Can you just trust me please...pleaseâ.
I smirked, trying to hid my grinning face.Â
âOk, Iâll look into some schools today... Happy?â.
He nodded, pulling my close to him and kissing my lips.
âHey uh Sanaa has Gymnasticâs and Trent has boxing thing is toda-â
âOh shit!â.
Hopping up quickly from the bed, I grabbed my underwear that were balled up beside the bed and pulled them on. Grabbing Titan, I rushed out the bedroom and to the kitchen to prepare the kids food and Titan a bottle.
King
10:30 am
I stood in my closet, looking at clothes and going through my phone. I was thinking about the night with Tiana. I canât explain it, I never thought I could really feel for  another women like I felt for my wife. My thoughts were cut short at the sound of my business phone ringing. I reached onto the shelf and slid the green bar over.
King: Kingston Emmanuel
Scott: Hey Kingston, Itâs Scott Richards.
King: Oh, Hey wassup man
Scott: Nothing much, I did however want to go over this new firm that youâre financing in New Orleans
King: Iâve got time
Scott: Well sir, Itâs time to make the move. I know you tried to stay in New York for as long as possible. 2 of our 4 high authorityâs need to go to New Orleans and keep things running smoothly. Being that youâre the Chief Executive Officer and your CFO is Terrance Walsh, you are the two that have to be moved to New Orleans.
I exhaled, running my hands over my eyes. I wasnât expecting to hear this for another year or two.
King: Ummm, alright. Iâll hold a closing meeting Monday and from their we will choose a president.
Scott: Ok. Good day Mr. EmmanuelÂ
I exhaled placing my phone down and thinking about how all this was going to play out. Iâve got decisions to make and little time to make them. I wiped over my mouth and nodded to myself. I got this
âDaddy, weâre readyâ.
I turned around, looking at Sanaa with a smile. I nodded, grabbing my jacket and following her out my closet. Walking to the front. I smiled at Trent as he slowly but surely laced up his sneakers. Grabbing Titan, I placed his jacket and hat on him and looked down at my watch.
âBaby we gotta g-â
âIâm right here Iâm right hereâ.
I smiled, licking my lips at her nicely sculpted body.
âBaby I gotta talk to you about somethingâ.
I spoke to Tiana as we hopped on the elevator and headed down to the garage.
âabout what.. is it badâ.
I shrugged, then rethought and shook my head.
âNo not at all if youâre willing to be open mindedâ.
She starred at me as she got into the passenger seat of my car. I donât know how sheâll take all this, but if she takes it well then we can move forward.
Tiana
1:42 pmÂ
âSo what did you have to talk about?â.
I questioned King. The whole conversation has been burning me. I really wanna know whats so important. I held Titan on my hip and Sanaa and Trent ran ahead exploring the Modern Museam of art.
âBaby I w-â
âNo King, I want to know now. Iâve been waiting all day. So wassupâ.
He exhaled, watching a group of people walk by then shoving his hands in his pocket.
âAbout a year ago, I started another firm in New Orleans. Itâs been running smoothly but the President I had left in charge was charged wih embezzlement so he had to be removed from chair. Long story short, It canât be ran without anyone in charge, and since no one else is qualified and I am Chief Executive Official... I have to move to New Orleansâ.
I stopped in my tracks and my heart dropped. The room seemed to get smaller and the small chatter became nonexistent. Finding a bench close near, I quickly sat down, collecting myself and thoughts. I watched as he sat down beside me and caressed  my back.
âWhere does that leave us?â.
I questioned, trying not to explode in anger.
âWeâve come this far and Iâm not trying to loose you... would you be willing to come with meâ.
My mouth dropped. Turning my head, I quickly wiped a single tear that was on my cheek.
âHow? I have no mo-â
âBut I told you I got you. I meant everything I said Tiana. I donât want all this time I invested in you to go to wasteâ.
My thoughts were everywhere. I didnât know what to say. I was flattered that I was in his plans, but I donât know how to feel about picking up and moving to another state.
âThis is all just happening so fast. Iâve never felt this way before...Iâve never been so happy with someone and so well appreciated......Iâm scared to get hurtâ.
Placing his arm around my shoulder, he pulled me to him and kissed me forehead.
âYou donât have to be...I got you. Just tell me I wonât have to go to New Orleans aloneâ.
Trent spoke out holding his shoes towards me. Itâs been a few weeks and Tiana and the boys have been spending nights here with me. I donât mind it at all, I love waking up beside Tiana and it kinda got me thinking. Anyway, my mother was having Thanksgiving dinner at her house. This would be my first time Introducing her to my mother. She was nervous as hell, I guess she thinks my mother would be the judgmental type but sheâs far from that. My mom is actually excited.
âThatâs because I bought them the other day. Put them onâ.
He nodded, sitting on the floor of my room and putting his shoes on his feet. I know itâs corny as well but when it comes to kids matching, I be down for it. I got Trent and Titan matching outfits. Maybe itâs the Law school in my that likes certain things perfect. They look good though.
I picked Titan off the floor and placed his shoes on his feet. I looked up when I seen Sanaa in the corner of my eye run towards me with a smile.
âYou look nice babyâ.
She smiled doing a small twirl then playing with Titanâs hands. After I finished, I placed the baby on the floor then walked into my bathroom. Smiling I eased behind Tiana and kissed her neck.
âWhy you look nervous?â.
âI am, just a little. Havenât met a dudes mom or family beforeâ.
I smiled, turning her around towards me and pecking her lips.
âDonât overthink it or sweat it. Everybody is going to love youâ.
She turned around and placed her arms around my neck.
âIâm just nervous you know. This is new to meâ.
âIf you begin to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed we can step out and leave for a second or somethingâ.
She smiled a little and nodded her head.
âOk, just donât leave me aloneâ.
âYou know better then thatâ.
I smiled, giving her a hug. This past month hasnât been anything short of great. We had a argument a few weeks ago, but it was over some petty shit and on top of that it only lasted a couple minutes. Sheâs special to me, and I think she deserves to be introduced, especially if sheâs gonna be around for a while.
âAlright... Lets goâ.
We all scrambled around, grabbing our coats then heading out the door and the car. After everybody was in, I pulled off and out the garage.
âDaddy?â.
Sanaaâs small voice squeaked from the back seat.
âWassup baby?â.
âAre we still going on our trip?â.
I looked at her and shrugged. I had forgot all about our little vacation. To be honest it was the last thing on my mind but I guess the perfect time to bring it up would be now. Leaning back in the seat a little, I got comfortable then looked over at Tiana.
âSo babe, at the end of this month we suppose to be doing this little trip to Puerto Rico we do every year. Itâs for a week. Do you want to come, you and the boys?â.
She smiled and shrugged her shoulders.
âOh I have to check my scheduleâ.
I smacked my teeth and nudged her arm a little. Her ass is coming, Iâma make sure of it. Getting back comfortable, I turned up Jay-Zâs Reasonable Doubt Album and we enjoyed the rest of the ride.
Tiana
7:02 pm
I blew air out my mouth as we sat in the front of his mothers house. Cars were parked up and down the street and in her driveway. I know the shit was packed. Looking over at King he leaned over and rubbed my hand. Getting out the car he then closed the door and opened the backseat grabbing Titan and his bag.
Getting over my fear, I stepped out the car and cleared my head of all negative thoughts. I watched as the kids dashed to the front door. Including Trent as if he been here before. At least he felt right at home. Approach the front door, King then opened the door and all heads turned our way. My mouth instantly started to feel like cotton and my stomach tightened.Â
King held my hand and guided me through the house as he talked to family members.
âMama!â.
He hollered over the loud music. She snapped around from the stove and ran over to him with her arms wide. He smiled, gently letting my hand go and embracing her. Finally letting her go, he then back up beside me and put his free arm around my waist.
âMama this is Tiana. And he boys Titan and Trent. Tiana this is my mother Roeâ.
His mom smiled, looking at the boys and taking Titan from his arms. Rubbing her hands through his red hair she then looked at me and smiled. As I extended my hand, she moved it and pulled me into a warm hug. I smiled, feeling instant relief of the nervousness.
âItâs nice to finally meet you guys. Now, Iâve seen the boys on face time when Sanaa blows me up, but it is a pleasure to finally meet you. Youâre beautifulâ.
My heart fluttered and my cheeks grew warm.
âThank you. The feeling is mutual, I admire you as a women and motherâ.
Her and King both smiled at me, she moved King and wrapped her arm around my shoulder.
âWell how about you stick around in the family so we can become closerâ.
I nodded looking up at King with a smile.
âGo play Sanaa and Trentâ.
King ordered. They nodded, taking off out the kitchen and upstairs with the other kids.
âCan you cook baby?â.
His Mother asked. I nodded looking at Kingston as he walked into the living with Titan in his arms. I began to help his mother with basic things in the kitchen, talking as we went along.
âSo, how do you feel about Kingstonâ.
I exhaled, chuckling to myself a little and looking as he interacted with Titan.
âHeâs amazing. Nothing Iâve ever experienced to be honest. The thing that attracted me to him most was of course his respect, but how he was with my kidsâ.
She laughed wiping her hands and looking at me.
âFunny. He said the same thing about you. Sanaa talks about you all day. He said âI like her as a mother firstââ
I smiled, because this was the first time I was actually complimented on my mothering skills.
âWell Iâll tell you this, about a month ago he came in here and told me, about you. Said how much he liked you and felt he was moving fast but couldnât help it. I told him to just go with it, if it means a lot it will stay around and wonât linger away.... needless to say not only is he happy you didnât wonder away but so am I. I love seeing him smileâ.
I smiled, making eye contact with him. His smile was warm and assuring of all I needed to know.
âWell, I tell you what. I feel blessed to have met him. His molding me into a new womenâ.
She nodded and let out a laugh.
âWhich is what a good man should doâ.
King
1:55 am
To say the night went well was an understatement. The kids had fun, Tiana loosened up and my family loved her. As soon as we got in the house, we laid the kids in the bed and laid up in my bed just watching TV.
I was beyond tired, but seems like at the late hour we had much to talk about. Finally turning out the light, I pulled her small body close to mines and began kissing her neck.
âYou know you suppose to start the job as my assistant next Mondayâ.
He head nodded under my chin. It was a good idea at first, but now I think Iâm having a change of heart about it.
âWell I donât think you can anymore. Since we doing thisâ.
She smacked her teeth turning towards me and wrapping her arm over my rib cage.
âThatâs what a real nigga, a real man is suppose to do baby. And I donât mind doing thatâ.
The room was quiet. The only thing heard was the rain against the window.
âSo what am I suppose to do. Sit home and knitâ.
I laughed, moving my head back then shaking my head.
âHow about you go back to design school. I really think you can be a dope ass designer. Even as far as a personal stylistâ.
She smacked her teeth. She didnât see it yet, but I sure as hell do.Â
âIâm serious. I see itâ.
I pulled her closer and pecked her lips. As the kiss deepened my hands roamed up her shirt then down her thigh. As soon as I felt HIM getting bigger, she gently pushed my chest.
âIâll stop baby. I know itâs too soon. Iâm sorryâ.
She nodded lightly, but then pulled me in for another kiss. This time i climbed on top of her with her small frame in between my legs. Once again he got hard and she stopped kissing. I chuckled lightly.
âDamn you canât make up your mi-â
âNo itâs not that. Itâs been forever. I only been with one person and... Iâm scared to getting hurt. And itâs soon, I donât wanna feel like a hoeâ
I shook my head, kissing the crook of her neck.Â
âI donât see you as a hoe. If you mine you mine. And Iâm not gonna hurt you baby. On my daughter. I donât know what you been through and how you was treated, but Ima give you the world. You are a queenâ.
She smiled, pulling me into a kiss. This time I grew larger, and she didnât stop. Â
I decided to pleasure her. Let her be the one to enjoy this first, moving my head down I kissed down to her naval then looked up at her. Pulling up the oversize T-Shirt she wore, I coming face to face with her paradise. I licked my lips, putting her legs on my shoulders and feasting. Wrapping my lips around her, I stuck my tongue in as far as it would go, causing her warm juices to slowly pour out. She was sweet. She let out a scream throwing her head back and gripping the sheets.Â
I pressing down hard on her clit watching her try to contain her screams. Finally moving away from between her legs, I returned to her face. Giving her another deep kiss. Grabbing the waistband of my briefs, I pushed them down my legs causing my member to spring into action.Â
âAre you sure baby. I donât mind waiting?â.
She nodded, placing her arms on my shoulders.Â
I hooked my arms under her legs and pulled her closer to me slowly sliding into her. She let a long and overdue gasp.Â
âShittâŠ.. wait babyâ.
Securing her arms tightly around my neck, she held on for support and leaned in as I pumped in and out of her pussy. I could feel her tensing up. I looked down at her and kissed her forehead.
âRelax BabyâÂ
I mumbled in a husky voice. She nodded pulling me down and burying her face in my neck. I bit down hard on my bottom lip a her pussy sucking me in. I could have nut right then and there, but I was gonna dance in this shit. The harder I pumped, the more I felt  her juices flow down my shaft.Â
âMmmmmmhmmmmmm Papi no se detienenâ.Â
She moaned in my ear, It was music for my dick. Let me find out I got me a freaky ass Latina. After I realized she had adjusted, I trusted harder and began demolishing her pussy, it took me no time to make her cum for the third time tonight.
 I continued working my hips and rotating inside of her, my sweat drip down to her forehead. I pulled out the rammed back into her, doing deep but slow strokes. She threw he head back with her eyes closed moving her hips with mine. She screamed as her pussy gripped my dick. It was going to be a long night.
I held both boys in my arms, struggling to hold them up. Kicking the door lightly I stood there, holding onto the boys for dear life. As soon as I felt my grip slipping, a sleepy Kingston answered the door. He rubbed his eyes lightly before smiling and grabbing Trent from my arms.
âYou got me over here early and you still sleep?â.
I whispered, closing the door behind me and dropping a bag at the door. He smiled shaking his head and walking down the hall.
âYou late anywayâ.
I shrugged, laughing a little. I watched as he opened the door to Sanaaâs room. Placing Trent on one side, he took Titan and placed him on the other side of Sanaa then walked out the door with me behind him.Â
I bit my bottom lip as he flexed his back a little. This was the first time Iâve seen him topless and Iâm just seeing a few of his tattoos. I didnât take him as the type to have any but I like it.Â
âYou can go sleep. Iâma about to coo-â
âI can helpâ.
I urged. I mean I was tired, but Iâve never had male cook for me. Matter fact I was taught to always cook for a man.
âItâs straight. I got this. My room is that first turn on the left... go Tianaâ.
I smacked my lips but did as I was asked. This was new. Walking into his room I looked at his bed. I really donât know how to feel about laying in a bed him and his wife shared. Exhaling I quickly got over it and walked to the side that already looked as if he was sleeping in.
Curling up in his cover I smiled to myself, taking in his body wash aroma what was in his sheets. Before I knew it I was out cold.
King
8:19 am
Peeking my head into Sanaa room, I shook my head at the sight of them all still sleep. I yawned carrying the tray full of food carefully, to my room and smiled at  Tiana who was sitting up straight with her feet crossed.Â
Easing my way in the room, she perked up at bit trying to peek at the tray. Now I was a little rusty at all this but Iâm sure sheâll appreciate the gesture. Walking beside her, I sat the tray on her lap and moved the glass of orange juice to the nightstand. She smiled brightly, then looked up at me with wide eyes.
âThank you kingâ.
I bent down, kissing her cheek and falling back at the bottom of the bed.
âItâs nothing. Try it though, tell me how I didâ.
Nodding, she grabbed her fork and stabbed into the scrambled eggs. Shoving some in her mouth she slowly chewed. Her eyes brighten up and she nodded.
âItâs good, I love itâ.
I smiled, laying back with my hands behind my head. The silence was golden, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Her presence placed a permanent smile on my face.
âYou know I never had a guy, cook for me?â.
I scoffed and shook my head with my eyes clothes.
âWell you ainât been fucking with the right niggas...you worth a lot. More then you thinkâ.
I sat up, smiling at her and stealing a piece of turkey bacon off her plate.
âOh yeah, well what do you see when you see me?â.
I let air out my nose and thought a little about what to say next.
âWell I see Character, Respect, Confidence, Strength, Ambition, Youâre an amazing mother, I can see that you have a beautiful heart. Humility, youâre an all around amazing girl. Something I havenât seen in a women since my last wifeâ.
She smiled, dropping her head and looking down at me.
âI donât know, I donât feel like Iâd be good enough for y-â
âYouâre right....youâre more then enoughâ.
Scooting closer up the bed, I leaned over the tray starring at her lips. I slowly moved in, smiling as her breathing picked up a little. I wasnât moving in anymore. I didnât want her too feel pressured. Her face moved closer to mine, finally pressing my lips against hers, I held the kiss for a bit before adding a bit of tongue. She grabbed the side of my face, pecking my lips once more then leaning her forehead on mine and smiling.
âI know you been waiting to do that?â.
She mumbled against my lips. I laughed, throwing my head back then returning to her lips.
"So to whom do I owe this surprise visit to. I thought coming to Mt Vernon was too much a hassle for my baby boy?".
My mother quested with a smile as she placed a plate upfront of me and Sanaa before taking a seat herself. I smiled, shaking my head and diving into the plate.
"Nobody mama. We missed you and had to come check on you".
She chuckled a bit, stabbing a carrot with her fork then placing it in her mouth.
"Well I guess I can't argue with that. How is school Sanaa".
Sanaa smiled, placing her drink on the table and biting into her chicken.Â
"Good. It's good. I'm in the spelling bee".
My mother's eyes opened sigh excitement. My baby was a little me. From staying up all night doing puzzles to entering in spelling bees.Â
"Nana is gonna have to come see her baby then huh? How about you Kingston, how's work been?".
I smiled, it was a involuntary action but it happened. The small thought of Tiana had me smiling these days.
"Good. Just finished up a trail hearing today. It's been extended to next month, but I got my point across and in the end was satisfied".
My mom nodded, crossing her fingers.Â
"So whose the girl".
I chocked a bit looking at my mom in confusion.Â
"Baby go watch TV for a second".
I ordered Sanaa. I waited until she was fully out of kitchen  before continuing the conversation.Â
"What you m-".
"Oh boy I know. I'm ya mama. I can always tell when something new is occurring in your life. So again who is she".
I smiled, wiping my mouth and taking a sip of my Hennessy and Coke and engaged back.Â
"A female I met while working on this case. I don't know, I feel I shouldn't be feeling like this because Regina passing wasn't too long ago, but I do".
She nodded and continued listening.
"It's a tricky situation ma. She been through shit, I been through shit. But when we together and don't even matter".Â
My mother was the best listener. I might be the lawyer in the family, but she damn sure is the problem solver and mediator for all problems.Â
"I'm gonna tell you something I know Bout God. In everything he does, He makes no mistakes. Everything in our life is like a puzzle, it comes together how he wants it to. I want you to think about your feelings and really process them..."Â
She took a sip of water and continued.Â
"Weight out your outcome. Think about the cons and pros. If the pros outweigh everything else that could be a wall preventing you from taking the next step, then baby make that step. Whatever you choose, I'm your support and welcome all with open arms.... Pain is inevitable, that's true. But you work upward from that pain. It's OK to plan on being happy again Kingston".
Tiana
7:02 pm
I sat in the living room of Lourdes apartment. I decided after the first hearing and being how successful it was to come visit her and share the good news. I havenât seen her in a little minute and I missed her.
âSo heâs not getting the choice of bond?â.
I smiled, shaking my head and taking a sip of my wine. I wasnât amused at his suffrage, but at my freedom. I was finally free, this trail was definitely going in the right way. Even though I was at first nervous about testifying, I got over it and did what I had to do.
âGood, because he deserves it. That must be a good ass lawyerâ.
My heart fluttered at the thought of him. I do owe much of this happiness to him. He dedicated time and care. Ever since he said heâd do his job heâs done beyond that. And hearing him say âtrust meâ made my stomach tighten.
âWhat? Why you look all like that when I mentioned him?â.
I laughed, shrugging her off.
âWhat are you talking about. Heâs just the lawyerâ.
âYeah the lawyer you like. It;s ok baby, I see it all in your grill?â.
I exhaled, shrugging my shoulders. It was hard to deny. He had me feeling sometime of way explainable.
âI mean, I donât know. I just feel new with him. Like it donât matter my past and all the shit Iâm in now. He sees past all that. Like my flaws donât bother him. I canât explain this feeling enough. Itâs unfathomableâ.
Lourdes smiled, scooting closer to me and wrapping her arm over my shoulder. As soon as she was about to say something. My phone began going off. Scrambling for it, I quickly grabbed it from under me and smiling. Sliding the bar to the side I took a deep breath before speaking.
Tiana: Hello
King: Hey wassup? What you up to.
Tiana: Having a drink with Lourdes. What about yourself.
King: Just finished dinner with my mom. But you know the kids donât have school tomorrow. So I .. I mean Sanaa was wondering if you wanted to do something tomorrow
I smiled to myself as he finished his stampeding and nodded to myself.
Tiana: Iâd love to.. What time should I mee-â
King: Just uh, just be to my house around 6 in the morning.
I laughed to myself. Thatâs early as shit for a weekend. But I was for it.
Tiana: Ok. Iâll see you then
Ending the call  I smiled at Lourdes and bounced on the couch a little. This might seem weird to some to be falling for my lawyer. But shit if itâs wrong I donât want to be right.
King
7:39 pm
âWhat else we need for breakfast Sanaa?â.
I questioned as we walked down the isle of our local grocery store. I havenât cooked breakfast in a while, I usually ask Polly to handle it, but tomorrow Iâm cooking. Last person I cooked breakfast for was Regina but I decided to take my moms advice and weigh out the pros and cons. And from my understanding the pros outweighed substantially.Â
âUmm Chocolate Chips. I want Chocolate chip pancakesâ.
She spoke in her small voice. I nodded, watching her throw the chips into the basket. We continued walking and grabbing all the things we needed for tomorrow. Making our way to check out, I pulled Sanaa close to me.
âSo, how do you feel about Tiana joining us for a day?â.
She shrugged and began hanging in the handle bar of the cart.
âI don;t know. I;m excited. I know you think Iâm upset because sheâs not mommy, but itâs ok. Sheâs a friend right?â.
I nodded, but what would be the point of lying to my child. I want to be upfront with her and process her feelings along the way.
âBaby, what if daddy liked her more then a friend?â.
She stopped playing, then turned around to me and looked me in the face.
âLike how you liked mommyâ.
I exhaled and nodded.
âWell. I guess thatâs ok. Itâs ok, cause I like her like I liked mommyâ.
I laughed leaning down and kissing her check. If she accepts and agrees then aint shit anybody can say. Iâm gonna plan to be happy again. Taking it slow of course but I am determined to love again.
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