Chapter 18
Chapter
Eighteen
F ranklin
I hadn’t talked to my mom since she pulled that mess at her house two months ago.
My father called and tried to get me to talk to her, but I told him that until she was willing to apologize to Junicia and me, I had nothing to say to her.
My ex tried calling, too, but I immediately blocked her.
I didn’t even know she had my phone number since I changed it sometime after we broke up, but I wasn’t surprised that my mom probably gave it to her.
I didn’t understand why it was so hard for her and my mother to comprehend that things were over between us, and they would forever be.
I had nothing for her, and I was happy where I was.
Things with Junicia and I had been going great, especially after we had our talk.
I wasn’t with the walking away and shit, and she needed to know that things would be different in this relationship than they were with her ex.
I didn’t do that toxic shit, and I wouldn’t allow her to do it either.
We both had careers and too many good things going for us to be acting crazy.
If we had an issue, we talked about it. I was okay with giving a little space if need be, but that was temporary.
If, and only if, we couldn’t agree, then that’s when things would end.
Damn sure not before we had an adult conversation.
Luckily for us, we didn’t have any other problems.
Everything had been smooth sailing, but I was a little worried about her ex getting out.
She didn’t know it, but he was due to be released in a couple of weeks for good behavior.
I wasn’t worried about her going back to him, but I didn’t want it to mess with her mentally.
If he tried that shit again, he would lose his life.
He had more than one warning, but like other people, he mistook my quietness for weakness, and I was far from it.
I usually tried to keep my cool. Messing with my Junie, though, would get someone killed.
She had my heart, and I knew I had hers.
We hadn’t said those three words yet, but I didn’t need her to.
It was all in her actions, and I knew I showed it in mine.
I was ready to say it, though, and I would when I took her to the surprise I had planned.
It wasn’t a special occasion for us, but I wanted to do something I knew she would love.
It had only been a few months, so we hadn’t moved in with each other, but we were at each other’s houses a lot.
It was convenient that we lived next door to each other, so we didn’t have to worry about packing and shit whenever we wanted to spend the night.
I still made space for her in my closet, as did she.
I was in my bed watching television when I heard the bathroom door open. My heart sped up like it did every time I saw her pretty ass. She had a towel wrapped around her and her hair in a scarf, but she was the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on.
“Why are you staring at me like that?” she asked with a smile as she walked toward the bed.
“Because I like looking at you.”
Her cheeks turned red like they always did when I complimented her.
She got closer to the bed, then stopped. Her eyes went from the objects on the bed to my face. “Why are my Garrett Jordan jersey and hat on the bed?”
I reached for her and pulled her down onto the bed. She yelped when I rolled us over and landed on top of her. I removed her towel and kissed the top of her breasts.
“Because it’s part of your surprise.”
I placed a gentle kiss on her nose, then her lips. Her lips had to be my favorite part of her. I couldn’t get over how juicy and soft they were.
“My surprise?” she questioned in between kisses.
“Yes. Surprise, but first, I need to have breakfast.” I kissed her lips again, then traveled down to my second favorite part of her, but the top spot alternated sometimes.
We didn’t have a lot of time, so I didn’t waste any time spreading her legs.
She’d just gotten out of the shower, so I licked the droplets of water that were left behind on her thighs.
After the water was gone, I spread her lower lips with my fingers, flattened my tongue, and licked from her opening to her clit.
“Franklin,” she moaned, then grabbed the top of my head.
I stuck my finger inside of her as I continued licking and sucking on her clit. Her pleasure always made my dick hard, but I didn’t come up for air until she came.
Before she could come all the way down from her orgasm, I entered her and pulled my bottom lip between my teeth as I felt the remnants of her cum on my dick.
“Shit, Junie. I don’t know how we are going to make it out of this bed with your pussy gripping me the way it is.”
I was talking shit because the amount of money I spent on her gift was way too much to be wasting.
We were going, but it was going to be hard pulling myself away from her.
I probably should have waited until we got back, but I couldn’t.
Every time she was around, I wanted to be inside of her.
I needed her just like I needed the tea I drank every day.
We only had a small window, and I knew we would need a power nap and to shower again, so I had to make things quick.
A few minutes later, I came inside of her and collapsed on top of her. Once she told me she was on birth control, I came in her every single time we had sex. I couldn’t have pulled out if I tried. Once I regained control of my breath, I pulled out of her.
“Let’s shower so we can nap before we have to leave.”
She yawned. “You expect me to walk?” She playfully rolled her eyes.
“Nah, I got you.” I got out of bed, then picked her up. She wrapped her legs around my waist as I carried her to the bathroom.
While she used the bathroom, I turned the water on for the shower.
When she was done, we got in the shower.
“Do you mind if I wash you up?” I asked as I grabbed her shower gel and the little thing she used to wash up with it.
“Not at all.”
I squeezed out some shower gel and proceeded to wash her from head to toe. I took my time to stare into her eyes while I did it.
She stared back at me, and I could feel her love for me. My dick started to wake up, but we didn’t have enough time.
“Mm,” she moaned as I washed her back, then her ass.
She used a separate washcloth for her girl, so I handed it to her and let her handle that part. Once she was done, she washed me from head to toe.
When we were done, we went into my bedroom and got back in bed. I set an alarm for thirty minutes and pulled her to me.
“You didn’t tell me what the surprise was,” she said as she curled her body against mine.
“Then it wouldn’t be a surprise. You’ll see it soon enough. Get some rest.” I kissed her forehead and closed my eyes as she closed hers.
An hour later, we arrived at our destination, and I could see Junicia practically bouncing in her seat.
Her eyes lit up as I pulled into the parking lot.
“Hold on,” she said when she whipped her head toward me. “Franklin, today is the World Series. How are we here right now?”
“I got tickets. I know how much you like baseball, and there was no way I would let you miss this game, especially with it being so close to home.”
She leaped over the seat and wrapped her arms around my neck.
“Thank you, thank you.” She rained kisses all over my face and chuckled. “I love you.” Her eyes widened, and she sat back in her seat.
“Don’t look all surprised like you didn’t mean to say it.”
“I didn’t. I mean, I did, just not like that.”
I shut the car off, then turned to face her. I slid my finger under her chin and lifted it. “It doesn’t matter when or how you said it. What matters is that you said it, because I love you too.”
She leaped over the seat and got into my lap. She rested her forehead on mine and looked me in the eyes.
“You make me so happy, Franklin. I can’t believe we are at the World Series.” She squealed.
The happiness on her face was a look I would try to keep there forever. I hoped the other surprise I had would make her even happier.
“And you make me happy, Junie. Let’s get to our seats before the game starts.”
“Okay. Can we get some snacks?” she asked as she climbed back into the passenger seat.
“We can get whatever you want.” I got out of the car, then walked around to help her out.
The smile on her face couldn’t be contained as we walked to the gate.
I paid a lot of money for the seats we had and the added surprise. I couldn’t wait to see her face when it happened.
It was the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Stingers were winning.
Junie was having the time of her life, and I was happy that I was able to provide that for her.
She had all the snacks she desired and a few beers.
I only had one since I had to drive us back home, but I wanted to make sure she enjoyed herself to the fullest.
There was a quick window of time before the next inning started, and I knew it was time.
The camera panned around the stadium until it landed on us.
“Look, Junie.” I pointed to the jumbotron because she wasn’t paying attention.
When she turned her head, I quickly got the box out of my pocket and got down on one knee.
She whipped back around and looked at me with her eyes wide. I grabbed her hand and held it.
“Junicia, these last few months have been the best months of my life. I know it’s quick, but I know I want to spend the rest of my life seeing that beautiful ass smile on your face. Will you marry me?”
The whole stadium watched and waited for her answer. Tears streamed down her face as she screamed, “Yes!”
The entire stadium broke out in loud cheers. I placed the ring on her finger, then stood to kiss her.
People in our section congratulated us as the game resumed.
“I can’t believe you did all of this.” Junicia looked around in awe.
“I’ll do whatever I need to do to make you happy.”
We hugged and kissed for a minute before focusing on the game.
I couldn’t have been happier. The Stingers won the World Series, and I won Junicia’s heart. This day would forever be one of my favorites.