Chapter 15
Jayme
I took a little sip out of the juice box in my hand then handed it down to Blake who took it from me and immediately rushed off toward his room. I crossed my arms over my chest and tilted my head as I watched my dad change the lock on my front door just in case.
After Dyani and I had beaten up Reena, we cleaned ourselves up and headed to work.
I’d gone through with two appointments before I spoke to my dad to coordinate Blake’s pickup.
I told him what happened and he immediately told me I needed to change my locks and to meet him at my apartment.
I referred my third appointment to D-Ville.
I knew Isley did hair on the fourth floor and was amazing at what she did so I wasn’t worried about setting my client up for failure.
I also loved keeping money in the DP family if I could.
“I told you not to mess with that crazy ass lil girl,” my dad huffed as he popped my old lock off.
“I know,” I admitted. “And you were right.”
“I know I was.” He sighed. “What happened anyway?”
“The long story or the short?”
“Whichever.”
I shrugged and shifted on my feet.
“She cheated on me.”
“Damn.” My dad paused what he was doing and looked up at me. “You okay, baby?”
“Yeah. I’m good.” I gave him a small smile.
I loved my parents. I’d always been a daddy’s girl because I was the most boyish and the baby out of the three girls he and my mom had.
I knew for certain my life wouldn’t have been what it was if I hadn’t been blessed with the amazing parents I’d been given who loved me, Arris, and Blake and supported us without hesitation or question whenever I needed.
My mom was a retired teacher and my dad still worked at an oil field, spending two weeks offshore and two weeks back home.
He liked to say he had another ten years in him but we were hoping he let it go before that.
“Well if you want to bring Blake and come over for a few days, I know your mom would love to have y’all.”
“I know but I’m okay. I promise.” I cleared my throat. “Arris will probably be over more often.”
My dad lifted an eyebrow.
“Arris?” he repeated.
“Yeah.”
“Well, shit. Congratulations.” He grinned then looked back at the door in front of him and got back to work.
“I’m about to cook dinner if you want to hang around,” I offered.
“I don’t think I’ll stay for dinner but I’ll hang around for a little bit after I finish.”
“Sounds good.”
I headed to the kitchen and immediately got to work prepping what I wanted to cook.
I’d settled on smothered pork chops, green beans, mashed potatoes, and honey cornbread muffins.
I played a little music while I worked in the kitchen and was halfway done when my dad walked over and sat at the kitchen island.
We existed in silence for a little bit before he drummed his fingers along the counter. I looked over at him.
“So, what’s up?” he said. “You and Arris are giving things a go again?”
“Yeah.” I went back to cooking.
“Because you care about each other or because of Blake?”
“Because we care about each other.” I adjusted my heat. “I never stopped caring about Arris and he never stopped caring about me… so, I don’t know. Things just aligned for us to try again and I feel good about it honestly. I’m excited for us to see where this thing goes.”
“So, what? Are y’all thinking about going all the way and moving back in together or are you starting all over from courting?”
“Well, Blake being here kind of changes things so I’m pretty sure we’re just going to jump into the deep end, Dad.”
“Good.” He nodded once. “I like that. Maybe you two can get married soon, give me and your mom another grandbaby or two.”
“Let’s not rush straight to marriage, alright?"
“Alright.” He nodded. “I’ll let you be but I want you to know that I’m happy for you two and I’m cheering for y’all.”
“Thanks, Daddy.”
“You welcome, baby.” He exhaled. “So does this mean you’re giving up on the whole homosexuality thing?”
“Not exactly,” I admitted. He lifted an eyebrow. “There is a woman involved.”
“Involved in what?”
“Me and Arris.”
My dad blinked at me and sat up taller in his seat.
“What does that mean, Jayme?”
We both paused and looked back as the door handle rattled then knocking sounded throughout the apartment. I wiped my hands on a towel before rushing to the door. I peeked out and ripped the door open to let Arris in. He leaned down and kissed me quickly.
His eyebrows knitted together.
“What’s up with the door?”
“I had the locks changed.”
“For what?” Arris pushed the door shut and locked it.
“I got into it with Reena today.” I shifted on my feet. “Me and Dyani jumped her.”
“You and Dyani?” he repeated.
“Yep.” I grimaced and Arris chuckled and shook his head.
“That’s crazy.” He braced himself as Blake ran full speed out of his room. He plucked our son up and flipped him upside down. “What’s up, man?” He walked further inside and did a double take when he saw my dad. “Hey.” He flipped Blake up onto his shoulder and walked over to my dad to dap him up.
“Hey, Arris. How are you?”
“I’m good. How are you?”
“Pretty good myself. I can’t complain.” He snatched up a key for my new lock and offered it to Arris, his eyes on me the entire time.
I snickered but didn’t comment. I just went back to cooking.
“So I’m assuming Jayme told you that we’re trying things out again.”
“Something like that.” My dad pushed away from the island and hopped up. “It’s always a pleasure to see you, man.” He dapped Arris up. “I was just sitting around but it’s about time for me to head on home.”
“Please don’t tell me you stayed here until Arris got here because you didn’t want me to be alone.”
“Alright. I won’t tell you.” He circled the island and hugged me. “Be careful and if you need me, call me.”
“Always do and always will.”
“Good. Goodnight, y’all.” He pinched Blake lightly and high fived him with both hands before he headed out.
Arris walked him out then came back and set Blake back on the ground.
“Do you want to do the puzzle?” Blake asked.
“Hell yeah.” Arris nodded. “Go grab it and set us up in the living room and I’ll meet you in there.”
“Okay.”
Blake rushed out of the room. Arris crossed the kitchen and closed me in with his hands on either side of me on the counter. I turned around to face him and threw my arms around his neck.
“Hey.”
“Hey.” He leaned in and kissed me. “How was your day?”
“It was good. How was yours?”
“Good.” He nodded. “Pops just dropped in for fun?”
“He changed the locks.”
“Maintenance didn’t do that shit?”
“Nope.”
“Why didn’t you call me?”
“For what? To tell you Reena popped up and me and Dyani had to…?” I reached up and chucked his chin with my fist.
He laughed.
“Nah. I know you got hands. I mean to change your lock.”
“Well, you were working and my dear old dad was not. There was no need for me to bother you.”
“You don’t bother me, Jay. You never have and you never will. Shit, even if I wasn’t your man again, I’m the father of our child. I want y’all to be and feel secure in here. Don’t ever think you can’t ask me to do some shit.”
“Yes, dear.” I blinked up at him.
He scoffed. “You trying to be funny and I’m serious.”
“I know you’re serious and I appreciate it and you, baby.”
“Yeah, alright, Jay.”
“Daddy!” Blake yelled. “I’m ready!”
“Bye,” I sang. “I’ll be done in here soon.”
“Yeah, alright.” He kissed me again and smacked me on my ass.
“Can you reach out and see what time Dyani is going to come through though?”
“Yeah. I’ve got you.” Arris pulled his phone out and tapped on the screen while he walked toward the living room and Blake.
I went back to focusing on my food.
Dyani arrived not even thirty minutes later and jumped in on the puzzle Blake and Arris were working on while I finished and plated the food.
The four of us ate in the kitchen. Blake told us all about what he’d done with his day then hung onto every word Arris uttered about the tattoos he’d done. Blake had a love for tattoos and loved drawing on people.
When we finished, I took bath duty while Arris and Dyani took care of cleaning the kitchen. Then we swapped out and Arris and I tucked Blake in for the night, telling him a quick story and each kissing one side of his head. I made sure his nightlight was secure and we locked him in tightly.
The three of us sat together in the living room to watch some movie Arris had picked out this time. He had a beer while Dyani and I each had a glass of wine. By the time the credits were rolling, I was exhausted and ready to collapse into bed.
I yawned and stretched.
“I’m going to call it but y’all can feel free to stay up as late as you want to.” I climbed to my feet.
“I’m going to call it too,” Dyani announced.
She and Arris hopped up and she stretched.
“I’ll see you guys tomorrow?” she asked.
“You’re not staying the night?” Arris asked.
“No, sir. I do have a home of my own that I’m paying for and I’d hate to overstay my welcome.
” She shrugged. I pursed my lips. Arris cut his eyes at her.
She giggled. “I’m kidding,” she said quickly.
“I do want to sleep at home though. I feel like Darryl is liable to pop up again tomorrow. I didn’t bring clothes and I have an early morning meeting tomorrow and am not confident I’d go straight to sleep with us all in the same bed. ”
“I was just giving you a hard time, baby,” Arris said. “You don’t have to validate why you want to spend time at your shit. I’m not offended or nothing. I promise.” He chuckled. “You’re good.” He grabbed her hips and pulled her in.
“I know. I was just saying.”
They kissed each other briefly and I walked over to kiss Dyani too.
“Well goodnight and I hope your meeting goes amazing, sweetheart.”
“Thank you. I’ll definitely keep you updated.”
“Good.”
“Well, I’ll walk you up to your spot,” Arris offered.
“I can get from one apartment to the next all on my own, Arris.”
“It wasn’t a question. Let me put my shoes on.”
I snickered and walked around them, grabbing the glasses we’d used and Arris’s empty beer bottle. He walked Dyani out and I straightened up a few things before I turned off the television and light and headed to my room. I took a quick shower then hopped in bed and snuggled beneath my blankets.
I’d already fallen asleep when I felt Arris slip into bed beside me. He grabbed me and yanked me into him then kissed along the top of my head. I hummed awake and blinked up at him.
“You get our girl home safely?”
“Got her home and tucked her in.”
I laughed. “I bet you did.”
“Mhm.” He leaned in and I automatically lifted my head so he could kiss me.
“You’re insatiable,” I mumbled.
“Mhm.” He kissed me again.
“Good thing I’m always up for it.” I grabbed him by the back of his head and pulled him in harder, sliding my tongue into his mouth.
He let me lead and roam my tongue along his mouth.
I reached down and shoved my shorts down my legs.
I lifted and Arris tugged them the rest of the way off, his mouth still on mine.
I shifted and rolled over his body. His hands automatically went to the bottom of my shirt and he pulled it over my head while I straddled him.
He lifted and his hands trailed up to the center of my back.
I adjusted how I was sitting and he leaned down and slid his tongue over my nipple over and over before sucking it into his mouth while he massaged the other.
He switched to the opposite then kissed up my chest to my throat then my mouth.
I lifted slightly and Arris and I both reached for the waistband of his shorts.
He pushed his shorts and boxers down as far as he could so his dick sprang free and I immediately licked one of my hands to grip it.
I stroked his dick with one hand and gripped his throat with the other. I tilted his head back. He stared up at me while I jerked him off, his dick getting harder in my grasp.
“Fuck,” he cursed.
I lifted slightly and ran his dick through my lips over and over, over my clit to my entrance.
I let out a little gasp as I worked myself down on his dick.
His hands trailed down my back to my hips.
He gripped them lightly and I rolled my hips back and forth, stimulating my clit with his pelvis until I came in a little burst and shook around him.
I leaned down to slam my mouth onto his.
“Arris,” I moaned over his mouth while I finally started riding him.
I rode him slowly, making sure I lifted as high as I could before sliding myself back down. I rode him while I whimpered and he groaned against my mouth.
“Just like that, Jay.”
One of Arris’s hands lifted to the side of my head and he held it in place while the other one went to the top of my ass.
He lifted his hips, fucking me back. It made me ride him harder.
His arms slowly went around my body and I stopped moving while he took over.
He held me tightly against his body while he fucked me from the bottom, slamming himself into me over and over while I soaked him and moaned.
“Fuck. You feel so good, baby,” he grumbled into my hair.
“You feel so good,” I echoed. “I love how you feel inside of me.”
“Yeah, baby? You missed this dick?” He smacked my ass and I nodded.
“Uh huh.”
“Then, fuck it, Jay. Don’t be a lazy little slut. Give me that shit.”
I nodded and kissed him nastily before I pushed up, putting my hands on either side of his head and using it for leverage to fuck him.
My ass smacked against his thighs while his hands tightened around my hips.
He helped me lift slightly. I let my head fall backward while I chanted Arris’s name over and over.
“There we go, baby,” he groaned.
“Arris,” I moaned loudly and came.
My entire body shook and Arris lifted. He rolled us over, lifted my legs into his arms, and fucked me hard and fast. He buried his face into my shoulder while I just lay there and let him have his way with me, my pussy pulsing and legs shaking in his hold.
He bit my shoulder as he came and my eyes slammed shut as I felt him fill me. I rested my hands on his lower back and we stayed where we were while we slowly came down.
Once we caught our breaths, we showered and hopped back into bed. I cuddled into Arris and fell asleep immediately, my body spent and exhausted.