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“Win, Ever. That’s how you can pay me back,”
A friend!
“What did he do?” “Killed my ex-boyfriend.”
😳😳
“Luca pulled up while he was outside dragging me like a dog.
And he got put down like a dog, so…
If a nigga has to put his hands on me, he can’t have me. That’s it.”
What’s the meaning of Luca? I typed. “Bringer of light,” his voice radiated, drowning out the music with its rasp.
I’d die
And, I don’t want you feeling guilty about it either. Allow your village to help.”
Right. Cause some women don’t have a village at all
“Ever, baby, let your hair down or get your pussy sucked for once.
Her story wouldn’t end with a block boy. It would end with a boss.
It had been eight years and four months since I’d seen his face or heard his voice. He didn’t have to answer a single call from me when I was down because I never made one to him, but we were still locked in. He didn’t have to visit even once for me to know that he was missing a nigga.
This is a very weird friendship dynamic
So, you just take my grandchildren away from their father without an explanation. And, over what? A few love licks?
Girl go jump off a bridge
So Kates should really be discontinued.
You don’t love your feet at all 😂
As if she felt me watching her, Ever looked up and then at me. My brows hiked in question as I circled my cup to move the ice around in my drink. Nervously, she smiled at me, but I didn’t see a damn thing to be happy about.
Bring me my fucking kids, bitch! he’d sent. With a roll of my eyes, I deleted the message as soon as I’d read it completely.
Cause what is taking you so long to get your number switched?
When she finally realized I was watching her, she jetted for the door, running straight into the clean glass and hitting her face.
Must’ve used Windex 😂
“Can you use another word? That sounds so, I don’t know.”
Girl you just said it too 😂😂
His smile immediately turned into a smug expression as his brows furrowed on his face.
Hmm…
“Too fucking late for that Luca shit. Don’t call me again unless you’re cumming on this dick.”
I felt Ever’s hand on my stomach as she attempted to put a halt to my stride, but I smacked it away. This was the punishment she deserved for barking up my fucking tree.
“Your woman,” she emphasized. “You thought I was sliding in you raw and leaving my imprint for fun?”
“Which is my next hard boundary. I refuse to let a man pay all of my bills because then I feel indebted to them and that is what doesn’t allow me to rest… at all.
Girl bye
I always feel like I should be doing something to show my appreciation. Cleaning the kitchen, mopping the floors, dusting the ceiling fans… anything but sitting on my ass.
Your mere presence is a present. You need some deep healing
“Last, there must not be an intentional or obvious difference made between the children I have with them and the ones I already have. I will leave in an instant.
“Physical touch and quality time. Those are two of my love languages.
“My boundaries are simple. Allow me to lead while you follow.
“And what’s your vendetta against beds?” she came back to life long enough to ask. “Nothing. We’ve got our whole lives to fuck up the sheets. Let’s start here,” I guaranteed her. “Trust me. I’m not complainnnnnnnnnnnnning,” she exaggerated as I entered her. “Then shut the fuck up, then.”
“Bend that shit over,” I instructed as I lowered my shorts.
“Shiiiiiiiiit,” I barked. “That’s it, Ever. Put that pussy on a nigga.”
The smell of freshly cooked bacon usually made my stomach growl, but I was trying my hardest not to barf.
Yeah you’re good and pregnant
“No, you chill the fuck out. You’re wrong. That’s the end of the story.”
No you’re wrong. Girl bye
“Don’t play with me, Ever. I’ll break this motherfucker and make you ride home with me until you cool the fuck down.”
I’d been rude and disrespectful to the man who had been nothing but a blessing to me. Instead of running into his arms for the safety and protection I knew he could provide, I lashed out at him and ran in the opposite direction.
Yep. Girl you’re tripping
“But, don’t you have it in the paperwork to not let him get either of them?”
Exactly! Why would his mama give your girls to a man that you specifically not to?
“HELP!” I found my voice. “HELP!” WHAM! Dewayne’s fist slammed into my face, dazing me upon impact.
Bitch ass nigga!
“Aye, dog! Back the fuck up!” I heard a voice yell as it got closer. “This ain’t yo’ fucking business,” Dewayne responded. “It is now!” The sound of a gun being cocked could be heard just a few feet away.
Should’ve shot that bastard
“I’m going back to jail, baby girl. I’m going to kill this nigga.”
🥺🥺
“This nigga has to die, Laike.” I couldn’t control the parade of wet tears that hit my face each time I wiped them.
Not even cuffs locked on my wrist after I’d pushed Chauncey’s top back affected me enough. I sat and I waited on the police’s arrival and made sure that nigga was dead a few times before I called them to come pick his stupid ass up off the ground. When I was sentenced to ten years, I didn’t bat an eye. I’d done my dirt and was ready to lie down to get my shit over with.
“You see that shit, Lyric? You see what that nigga did to my fucking baby?”
🥺🥺
When he fought me like I was a dog in the streets, he never mentioned the girls. His only words pertained to me moving on with my life. He didn’t give a damn about my babies. I was his only concern. Keeping me in check and keeping me at arm’s length was his only concern.
“As much as I respect your opinion, Mom, my faith in Luca to right this situation surpasses that of the police substantially.
Then girl why’d you flip… nvm
“I’m here on uncle duty and the little nigga ain’t even got here yet. I’m just here to make sure nothing and no one interferes with his debut or they’ll meet their end. Expeditiously.”
Well damn
“I can’t overlook it, Ever, and I’m not going to explain myself to you. Whatever happens, happens. He’d already signed his death certificate when he crossed my city’s limits with hurting the ones I loved on his agenda.”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea. They’ve been through enough, baby. Seeing their mother laid up in the bed all battered and bruised will only hurt them worse.
Right…
Emorey said that she wasn’t hurt but that her dad hit Essence. I’m sitting here wondering if it’s possible to do a motherfucker twice.”
“Me, too, Daddy.” All movement in my limbs ceased as I turned in Emorey’s direction. Though the smile didn’t reach my face, it was surely on my heart. There’d never been a child to refer to me as Daddy
“Thank you for having faith in me, even during the times it was hardest to. Thank you for coming into my life when I needed you the most. Thank you for giving me two little girls. Thank you for giving me a child. Thank you for always putting us first. Thank you for your selflessness. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for that bomb ass pussy between them legs I can’t wait to get to once you’re healed.”
