Chapter 165
Almost like I just needed a vessel. That had nothing to do with Face having money or nothing else.
I used to have on rose tinted glasses when it came to you.
Couldn’t see another man. But I snapped to reality, realizing that you wasn’t going to change, while I had already changed. And that’s how it happened.”
“Damn.” Too Low swallowed hard, as tears clouded his eyes, before he quickly wiped them away. “If you was feeling that way, then why didn’t you just come to me?”
I leaned my head sideways. “Because I know you. I would’ve expressed how I felt, and you would’ve claimed you heard me.
But those insecurities would’ve gone into overdrive.
Then you would’ve gone right back to constantly questioning me, worrying if I’m entertaining a nigga, because I wasn’t happy.
Nothing would’ve gotten resolved. And you still would’ve gotten out, and went back to the streets, Too Low. ”
He slowly shook his head. “You saying that because you don’t understand the power you have over me. Like you said, you never pressured me to quit. But had you’d ever wagered losing you, then I would’ve done whatever to keep you. I put that on everything I love.”
I sighed, believing him. Maybe I had underestimated some things, but that was water under the bridge now. I was having Face’s babies, and there was no turning back.
“Look, at the end of the day, I hate how things turned out for us. But I never plan to turn my back on you. That’s why I kept the apartment, so that you’ll have somewhere to lay your head.
The rent is paid up. All the bills are handled.
So, you can stay there absolutely for free.
Your Escalade is still in tiptop condition, waiting for you.
All of your clothes are intact. And I have twenty racks, waiting for you the minute that you touch down.
I know that you might not feel like that’s enough to stay out of the streets, but I want you to consider this. You’ll have somewhere to live and won’t