We bless our food and begin eating. We make more small talk and exchange smiles like crazy fools. My spirit is full and overwhelmed with happiness. As I still a glance of this beautiful man across from me, I'm convinced that this is my new beginning and I will not mess it up. I should act like I'm going to the bathroom and sneak and pay the bill when he's not expecting it. I wonder how he'll react…there's only one way to find out.
"Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom," I say placing my fork and knife on my plate standing.
"Okay, take your time," Mekhi says standing to help me out of the booth.
As soon as I'm far enough away from him I flag down a waiter and hand them my card to quickly pay for our meal ans actually go to the bathroom to keep up with what I said I was going to do. By the time I get back to the table I'm so happy with my plan that I forget to wipe the smug look f
With a last wave he walks to his own car and I pull off and head home. Today is definitely going to be long even though we've been together twice within twenty four hours I haven't had my fill of Mekhi. He makes me feel wanted and secure which only makes me even more attracted to him than I already am. I can't believe he kissed me in front of the diner like that though, I guess that means that he is serious about me being his. As I'm thinking about him being mine a warmth spread through me that I've felt the last few times we've been together. When I pull into the driveway at home I see that my parents are back and I try desperately to think of something other than Mekhi before I go into the house. "Heeeyyyy," I yell out as I walk in the door. "We're in here," Mom calls from the kitchen and I head in that direction. "Hey daddy and mom," I say as I walk into the kitchen and take a seat at the table.
I hope Mekhi is in the mood for soul food because that is what we'll be having tonight. It will be interesting to have him here in the house with my family. Tonight's dinner will definitely be a test of sorts; Dad is going to be watching his every move and Mom will be analyzing it all. I should bake a cake for dessert since Mom is going all out for dinner. Yellow cake with chocolate frosting sounds delicious to me and we still have ice cream in the freezer. I smile to myself making quick work of the tasks left to me so that I can bake the cake. When Mom returns to the kitchen she finishes up the dish with the ingredients I prepared for her and prepares her dinner rolls. Thank goodness we have a gourmet kitchen with a double oven otherwise I don't know how long it would've taken Mom to cook everything. After I frost the cake I set up the dining room with Journee's help and excuse myself to cl
"Hey," Mekhi says walking toward me as I stretch out my hand for his to lead him to a seat next to me at the table."You're sitting next to me," I say showing him to his seat as he pulls out my chair and oblige by taking my seat and wait for him take his."Let's say grace," my father says looking around the table and we all grab hands and bow our heads as my father bless the food and thanks the hands that prepared it."Amen," we all say around the table when he finishes his blessing."What would you like to eat," Mekhi asks grabbing my plate. As I glance around the table seeing the look of shock and surprise in almost every pair of eyes with the exception of my mother's."It's okay, you're the guest I'll make your plate," I say blushing with appreciation and embarrassment because I've never been with someone who puts my needs ahead of their own."Okay," he sa
"Baby, are you alright," Mekhi asks once my parents leave grabbing my hand."Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry about the third degree," I say throwing a scowl in the direction of Jackson."It's alright. It's rare that I don't have these conversations with people," he says trying to placate me."Really," I ask looking him in the eyes to try and detect any deception and I see none."Yes, really. There are a lot of people who don't understand my stance on becoming pro. I meant what I said," he says reassuringly."Okay," I say giving in to him and relaxing."Besides it's not like you won't be here with me through it all," he says smugly causing me to blush and I look out the corner of my eye to see Journee and Jackson's jaws drop."Yeah, yeah, yeah. You don't know that," I say blushing having no idea how to respond to him."The only
We sit like that for a little while making small talk. He tells me about his day of practices and workouts preparing for the upcoming game. I can only talk about cleaning and helping to cook the food. He tells me more about what he plans to do with his degree and I listen believing in his vision of building a company and brand that he could be proud of. I tell him about wanting to be that one teacher that made a positive impact on her students. Looking to give my love and compassion to those who want and need it. He listens intently and nods his head in agreement. We talk for a little while longer until I find myself unable to hold back from yawning any longer."Alright baby, I'm getting ready to head out," he says moving to stand."Now you're ready to leave when I yawn but not when you're tired," I say a little pouty."Of course, I'm used to late nights and early mornings but you need your rest," he says sincerely.
"Hello," I answer without bothering to see who it is."Hey baby," Mekhi's sleepy voice says on the other side of the line."Hey, were you sleeping," I say even though he was the one who called me I feel like I woke him up."No, I was getting ready to pass out when I saw your text," he says."You didn't have to call; you could've just text me back," I say to him hearing how tired he sounds."It's alright. I needed a reason to call and hear your voice," he says smoothly his voice even deeper than usual laced with exhaustion."Do you need a reason to call me," I ask boldly."Absolutely otherwise you might think I'm stalking you for real," he says chuckling."You might be right, I might be okay if you stalk me a little bit," I say biting my bottom lip."Well now that you're officially mine it'll defin
BeepBeeeeepBeeeeeeepMy alarm went off and I quickly hit the snooze button and sleep for twenty minutes more. I am still tired when I wake up, but I begin my routine all the same. After brushing my teeth and washing my face I check the weather and pick an outfit to go with the impending spring weather. I style my hair into a half up half down style and get dressed completing my outfit with accessories and light make up. I grab my phone, wallet, and school bag and head down to the kitchen for a light breakfast since there's so much food leftover I'll come home in between classes for lunch. I put my wallet into my bag and drop it onto an empty chair at the table and put on the kettle so that I can have oatmeal and a cup of tea."Good morning Na-na," Mom says sweeping into the kitchen with an air of someone who is running late searching for a mug."Good morning Ma. Running late,"
"Oh yeah, how so," he replies. "In the middle of my lecture I happened to look out my window and see a certain someone surrounded by women," I say sarcastically. "Well they're upset with me now and I couldn't care less but, I can't have you upset with me," he says sincerely. "Because…" I say waiting for him to explain. "You matter to me and they don't. It was brought to their attention that I am seeing someone so they wanted to keep asking about it and I told them it was true," he says. "Who would tell them that," I ask. "It's on the campus' social page. Someone spotted us out together and it spread," he says sounding slightly apologetic. "Someone took our picture," I gasp. "Nah, it's just gossip going around the school," he says calmly. "Is my name in it anywhere," I ask n