Objection

by B. Love

“If a man is truly for you, he gon’ have a cape around his neck when it comes to you. He will actively do whatever he can to make you happy. You won’t have to ask. And if you do, you’ll only have to ask a question for correction once. If that corrected action doesn’t come, also revoke his access to you.

“What about me makes you think I’m the kind of man that can know you’re upset and not do anything about it?”

“Be careful, princess. Keep that pretty mouth open too long and I might feel inclined to put something in it.”

“I’ll ease up. It’s clear you ain’t ready.” “Ready for what exactly?” I asked, needing transparency. “For us to put some action behind the flirting we’ve been doing for the last two years. Action behind how we feel for one another.”

“I told you I’m tender about you, woman.

For the first time, I was with a man who poured into me. For the first time, it felt like I was about to receive a harvest of love.

I’m not going to let anyone disrespect you—not even your father. He might have helped bring you into this world, but if he hurts you in front of me, I have no problem taking him out of it.”

“That man is old as hell,” I said. “Whatever is his character, it’s fixed. Unless God speaks to his heart, he won’t ever do the right thing. And I will never let her be subjected to his bullshit again, so for his sake, you better hope he has a come to Jesus moment.”