Waking up the following day in a bungalow with white curtains as the wall was like sleeping outside. After five years of marriage, it felt like this was his first time. Copeland experienced a feeling of pure contentment and relief. The contentment came from having his wife sleeping naked in his arms. The relief was because he could finally admit he'd been waiting for something to go wrong. He'd worried all these years about how his family, friends, fans, and Country truly felt about his actions. He'd worried Tameka would wise up and realize she could do better. But, instead, Copeland was concerned about, well, everything. But none of the things he'd worried about had come to fruition, and now he is still married to the only woman he'd ever loved, with Copeland jr. and twins. So, speaking of children, they needed to get up, head back to the vacation house, and relieve the family, who'd been good enough to take care of the kids so they could have their wedding night to themselves.
On their wedding day, a handsome groom and his beautiful bride said, "I Do." Their hearts were fluttering with pure joy! They had married the love of their life! Is this what I experience? No, this is not that story. Here is the other version, Tameka Morton's version. You see, love didn't become apparent until after my divorce. I can't wait to tell you from beginning to end how it all transpired. The day I said "I do," I thought I would be floating on cloud nine, right? But, instead, my heart fluttered, not with pure joy but with fear! Because my rose color glasses had been removed and I saw the man, I had made my vows to love and deeply respect in a different light. He was my one true love. But I found out he didn't feel the same about me on our wedding day. Okay, to be perfectly honest with you and me. I knew he wasn't head over heels in love with me. But ladies, you know what I thought. I thought he would eventually fall in love with me because I'm sweet and love this man s
"Copeland?" In my haste to open the door, I forgot to close my robe completely. I undid the locks and chain and opened the door. "What are you doing here? I barely managed to squeak out the words. "Where is your key?" I asked him curiously. "Oh, I had been sleeping at the office the past few weeks, working nonstop, so I left my keys at work." "That explains why the house seems it had been closed up and used." I stood in the doorway, still in shock, my heart pounding, trying to keep my composure. Copeland was standing there, towering over me. "Can I come inside? It's my house too." Sure. Come on in." I noticed he was staring at me. "Why are you wet?" He asked, trying to divert his eyes away from my exposed chest area but struggling. That made me look down, and I saw my cleavage. I quickly closed my robe. "Oh, I had just gotten out of the tub." Copeland dumped his bag in the corner and sat on the couch. "Since we are both here at the same time. I'll get the spare room ready
"Copeland, did you hear her? I know I heard her loud and clear. She's still a married woman, humph! I thought you told me she wanted this divorce! It doesn't seem that way. I felt so humiliated sitting there listening to her brag about her marriage to you and how she takes her vows seriously." "Lizzy, I told you she was going to divorce me. If you had been willing to wait, you would have heard for yourself." "I don't believe you! All she was going to do his flaunt her marriage to you in front of my face. I know how women can be Copeland! I don't want to talk anymore. Bye!" Lizzy got out and slammed the car door! "Man! Women!" Copeland frustratedly answered his ringing phone. "Hello!" He answered firmly. "Hey man, whatever women problems you have, don't take it out on me." "Oh hey, Joel, What's up?" "I should be asking you that. But, instead, do you want to talk about it over a drink while I prepare to open the nightclub?" "I'll see you at King's shortly." Copeland pull
"That was a nice visit. It was so nice to see your mother and grandmother.”"No comment. I can't believe my family is all in my business. I thought I made myself clear about this when we got married!" Copeland says."Momma Olivia and Gigi are something else. Well, I certainly enjoyed seeing them tonight." I said, giving him a warm, slightly sarcastic smile.Copeland stood there with his hands in his pockets, looking at me. His calm, detached manner piqued my interest. He didn't exchange a word with me, yet I could tell he wanted to engage me in conversation or something else. I know you want to get that alcohol smell off your body. Did Lizzy splash her drink all over you? I'll go run you a nice hot bath."I could feel his eyes lingering over my face and traveling down my neck. He seemed to be drinking me in. I felt myself blush, but underneath my slight confusion, I felt a burgeoning sense of confidence; feelings I thought were long dead were coming back to life. I sensed I held a sp
I came home from shopping for the party all alone. If you paid Copeland Morton Junior to do so, the man couldn't keep a promise to me. I had only an hour to get dressed and head out the door. When I finally looked in the mirror one last time. I was proud of how everything came together. I must admit. I look pretty good. I knew I didn't have the traditional look of many cute girls. I have one of those faces that look mature but very pretty. My figure looked terrific in this gown. The sales lady helped me pick the perfect evening gown to accent my body type. Since I had curves, the dress fell in just the right places on my slender frame. I like that I wasn't too tall but not too short either. Nothing was out of place on me tonight. From my hair, makeup, nails, and the beautiful gown I had chosen to wear tonight, it all was perfect! I left the bedroom, picked up my clutch, and walked to the living room. By the time I reached the sofa, I had started feeling overwhelmed. I guess Copeland
"Why are you following me?" I glanced around and began walking to the left of the hotel, where I saw a taxi. Copeland had the nerve to follow me and tried to help me down the steps, but I said, "Don't. Please." Copeland put up his hands. "Alright! Alright, I never knew you were so stubborn! Just calm down.""Calm down, calm down. Oooh! Tell Lizzy to calm down!" I replied angrily.I got inside the taxi and closed the door. "Where to miss?"I had the taxi take me to the wedding house. I was steaming angry; II slumped against the rear seat in the cab and closed my eyes, feeling emotionally exhausted. "The nerve of him to accuse me of cheating!"I had no idea this night would turn out like this. Now I'm sure I should have left the past in the past and stayed in Paris. But instead, I felt entirely out of sorts. All I wanted to do was call my mom, then take a hot shower and get in a firm bed with a soft, fluffy pillow. And first thing tomorrow, I'm going to sign those divorce papers and ret
I couldn't stop thinking about my pain. "Where is he keeping those divorce papers? If a divorce is what he wants, I will give it to him!" The more and more I thought and imagined Copeland and Lizzy laughing about how he humiliated me tonight in front of everyone by causing a scene and then spilling champagne all over my beautiful gown. It infuriated me to no end! "Where are those stupid papers?!" I shouted.I want to get this over with now! I broke down crying. All I wanted was to devote tonight to openly weeping-deep, heart-wrenching sobs that begin to unleash on their own. "Tomorrow, I'm heading home to my job and life in Paris. I don't have to stay here and be humiliated this way!"Unexpected Visit _ Copeland (POV)I pulled into the driveway, parking the car at the side door entrance leading directly to the kitchen. I came into the house, which was dark, calling out. "Tameka! Are you here?" There was no answer to my call. "I guess Tameka went to Lynette's house. I can't believe