Chapter 20
" Y ou missed a spot," I teased Noonie as I walked off the elevator. I'd just finished a workout and only wanted to take a shower, then stuff my face with something good. Seeing Noonie dressed in a sunset-colored thong set had me considering making her the meal.
She flipped me off with a laugh. I continued toward my bedroom and handled my hygiene. When I stepped out of the shower, my phone began to vibrate on the dresser. I picked it up to see it was Bria calling.
"What's up, Bri?" I answered lazily. Moving around the room, I busied myself by picking out something to wear. I paused when I felt a chill down my spine. Glancing up, I saw Noonie leaning against the doorway, watching me. There was nothing but lust in her eyes. I smirked, knowing exactly what she wanted.
"Hey, Sire. I need a favor."
I temporarily pulled the phone away and frowned. "Damn, can you ask a nigga how he's doing first? Your ass always needs something."
Bria sucked her teeth. "I don't have time for that. I have class in less than an hour, and I don't have anyone to watch Brion until I'm finished. And before you ask, his usual babysitter has the flu."
I frowned. "And what you callin' me for?"
She groaned. "Come on, Sire. You said to call you if I ever had an emergency. Well, this is an emergency. You're not paying for me to go to school to be missing days."
I ran a hand down my face, allowing my head to drop back. I forgot Noonie was there until I felt her soft hand stroking my chest hairs. Looking down at her, I decided to help Bria out. She was right. I wasn't paying for her education for nothing. She needed to have her ass in that class tonight. Brion's little ass wasn't stopping shit.
"Aight, I'll swing by and pick him up. Give me like twenty minutes."
I could tell she was smiling by the change in her tone when she responded. "Thank you, Sire. I owe you one."
"You don't owe me nothing but that degree when the time comes."
"You got it, boss. Now hurry and get here."
I hung up the phone without responding. "You okay?" Noonie asked, wrapping her arms around my waist.
I nodded. "Yeah, but I need your help with something. I'll have to feed you this dick later." She blushed, dropping her head but I didn't see the point in being shy now. We both knew she was a fucking fiend, just as I predicted she would be.
I smacked her on the ass. "Go and get dressed. We leave in ten." She nodded, then turned to walk away, but I grabbed her hand and snatched her back to my chest. My arms wrapped around her this time as I groped her meaty flesh. "Mmm, can I have a kiss before you go?" The question alone was proof that Noonie had me out of my comfort zone. The smile on her face made me feel like it was okay, though.
She stepped closer and lifted on her toes. When her lips landed on mine, I sighed, savoring every second. I prodded her mouth with my tongue, and we savagely fed each other tongue and saliva. My dick sprang to life, smacking her on the stomach. She giggled with a shake of her head.
Her hand lowered to my shaft, where she began to stroke me. "Later, big guy." With a wink, she turned and left me with a hard dick and a frown. I smirked because I liked how she played that, though.
I dressed quickly in a pair of black sweatpants and a black t-shirt. I opted for a pair of socks and slides. I grabbed my phone, keys, and wallet, then headed for the living room. Surprisingly, Noonie was already waiting for me.
Today, she was wearing a red spaghetti-strapped dress with a pair of silver Versace sandals. I looked at her bare toes and made a mental note to give her money to get them done. I took her hand, leading the way to the elevator.
We headed down to the garage. I headed to the key holders for the car I wanted to drive. I unlocked the doors to my matte black M8 BMW coupe, but Noonie stopped me.
"OMG, this is my dream car! Can I drive, please?" She pressed her hands palm to palm and painted on the most adorable expression.
How the fuck could I turn that down? I shook my head and tapped a finger on her nose.
"You don't play fair." I handed her the keys before heading to the driver's side to open the door for her. She was so excited I had to stop her before she fully got in. "Calm the fuck down. This ain't no Toyota. This a big bitch and has to be handled with care."
Noonie nodded. "I know, I know. I can drive good, I promise."
"Mmhmm. Get in." She laughed but did as I requested. I prayed she could handle it for real as I went to join her on the other side.
I helped Noonie start the car and gave her a quick rundown of all the features. A minute later, we were on our way. I put Bria's address in the GPS, then sat back, enjoying the ride. I wasn't a passenger often, so I decided to enjoy it for the time being.
Noonie requested some music, and I was happy to oblige. I didn't complain when she asked me to play that indie artist, Gravity. She sang her heart out in the driver's seat, missing multiple turns and exits because she was so distracted. I knew this was a mistake when she finally turned on Bria's street but hit the curb, sending us flying in the air.
"Oops," she murmured, then giggled.
I frowned with a shake of my head. "I knew your ass couldn't drive." I made a mental note to check for damage after we got out.
We eased in front of Bria's single-story, two-bedroom home for her and her son. They lived in a pretty decent neighborhood. It was a good place for her to lay roots for Brion.
We barely had the car in park before Bria came rushing out of the house. "It took you long enough... Who is this?" She started to fuss until she spotted Noonie rounding the front of the car.
"Mind your business," I replied.
At the same time, Knovah decided to introduce herself and said, "I'm Noonie."
Bria stuck her tongue out at me, then turned to Noonie. "I'm Bria. Nice to meet you, girl." Without warning, she handed Brion to her. "I feel so much better knowing Sire's going to have some help."
I side-eyed her. "What you tryin' to say? I have always brought your son back in one piece."
She made a silly face. "The last time he came back, his diaper was on backward, and he was naked."
I shrugged. "It's not my fault he wanted to spit up on everything you packed him." I looked at Noonie. "Be careful with that one. He has a weak stomach. He explodes like a soda if you shake him up too much."
Bria laughed, smacking me on the arm. "Leave my baby alone." She shoved his diaper bag into my hands. "Okay, you know you can call me if you need anything. I'll only be a few hours."
We didn't even get the chance to respond because she ran off toward her red Honda Civic, sitting in the driveway. She stopped and came back to shower Brion in kisses. "Mama loves you, baby. Be good." Turning her attention to me, she said, "Thank you again, Sire. I don't know what I'd do without you."
"Don't mention it. Get gone."
She hugged me quickly before finally going to climb in her car. She was gone a minute later. I turned to find Noonie tickling Brion. His little giggles were cute, but I knew not to be fooled by how adorable he was. That baby was a menace in the making.
"And then there were three."
After draining my dick and washing my hands, I headed back to the living room. I slowed when I heard Noonie's voice. Sliding into the shadows, I watched her play with Brion on the floor. He was trying to crawl after her. The biggest smile was on both of their faces.
Since we'd arrived back at the penthouse, the two of them were inseparable. I didn't expect Noonie to be so good with him, but she was a natural nurturer. She even ordered me around a few times when it was his feeding time or he needed a diaper change.
She talked to Brion in the sweetest voice. Suddenly, I couldn't rid myself of silly thoughts like if I'd be a father one day. Would I get to experience this? Would I be like my father or better? Seeing Noonie in her element made me consider what it'd be like if she was the mother of my son or daughter. If this was any indication of the love she had to give, I knew our child would be the luckiest on the planet.
Shaking my head to rid myself of such thoughts, I walked into the living room. Noonie caught up to Brion and began bouncing him on her knee. He giggled while clapping his hands happily.
"How do you know Bria?" Noonie finally asked. I knew it was only a matter of time before her ass would get to asking questions.
I plopped down on the couch before kicking my feet up and lying down. Folding my arms behind my head, I stared up at the ceiling. "She wanted to work at Pleasures."
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her face me. "Huh? She's so young."
"I know. That's why I wouldn't let her. Like a lot of young girls, she needed guidance and money to feed herself. I paid for her to go to school instead." I turned, glancing at Brion. "The baby wasn't a part of the plans, but she wanted to keep him. Honestly, I think he was good for her. He helped her slow her hot ass down because she was going nowhere fast."
Noonie eased closer to me. On her knees, in front of my face, she smiled widely. "Aww, who knew you were such a sweetheart?" she teased me.
I half smiled with a shake of my head. "Hush. I'm not all bad."
Returning her attention to Brion, she said, "I know." She went back to playing with the baby, and I went back to watching them.
After half an hour of doing so and becoming more intrigued by the second, I knew exactly what that orb of warmth in my chest meant. I'd fucked around and caught feelings for Knovah, and I wasn't sure what to do with them muthafuckas. I didn't do feelings, but I was quickly realizing that with her, there wasn't much I wouldn't do. Her presence in my life influenced me to become someone new. A man I didn't even recognize when I looked in the mirror. The scariest part was I hadn't decided if it was a good or bad thing yet.