Chapter 15
I took some much-needed time to figure out what I wanted to do about Boston and our marriage, and I wanted to stay with him. I read the text message he sent multiple times. Those five words made my heart flutter each time I read them.
There was no reason why I couldn’t see things through.
Yeah, we moved fast as hell, but it felt right.
Victor tried to call me, but I didn’t respond to him.
There was nothing left for me to say. I didn’t want things to get ugly between us, but I couldn’t change the way things happened.
If he wouldn’t have reacted the way he did, things could have been different.
I had to block his number because he called more than once.
I thought he would have left things alone after Boston threatened him, but maybe he didn’t take him seriously.
I just hoped we never had to find out if he was or not.
I had just finished my second photo shoot of the day, when my phone rang with an unknown number.
I almost didn’t answer because I thought it was Victor, but I decided to see who it was because it could have been a photo opportunity.
Usually, my manager set those things up, but sometimes, the companies reached directly out to me.
“Hello,” I answered on the third ring.
“Hi, is this Harvest?” The voice wasn’t familiar, so I was on high alert.
“This is she.”
Instead of pulling out of the parking lot, I waited to see what the call was about. I was nervous because it could have been about anything.
“Hi, this is Mandy. I’m Big Tex’s manager. He’s expressed that he wanted you in his next video. This is kind of short notice, but we start filming in a few days if you are available.”
My pulse raced because this would be my first music video.
Texas, or Big Tex, as he liked to be called, was an independent rapper who had multiple number one hits over the years.
I’d been a fan of his since he started out with mixtapes.
He had been doing big things since he started, and it was without the backing of a record label.
Being in his video could catapult my career even more.
“Yes!” I had to calm myself down because I shouted way too loud in that lady’s ear.
“I’m sorry. Yes, I’m available.”
It was a good thing I didn’t have any shoots coming up because I would have hated to miss this opportunity. I wasn’t sure if I would have another one.
Mandy laughed before she went on to tell me all the details I needed.
We talked for at least fifteen minutes, and before we hung up, she informed me that she would send over a contract.
As soon as I hung up the phone, I almost called Boston, but I called my manager instead.
I needed her to know what was going on and for her and the lawyer to look over my contract.
Boston and I would talk soon.
It was the day of the video shoot, and my body buzzed with excitement. There were so many people there. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, other girls that would be in the video. It was overwhelming, but exciting nonetheless.
The day after Mandy called, I made sure to get waxed, my nails and toes done, and a facial. I wanted my skin to look as flawless as possible. I didn’t bother with my hair, except washing it, because I knew there would be stylists on set.
Shooting began early in the morning and went on for hours. I had multiple parts in the video, so I basically had to be there the entire day. Energy drinks and snacks here and there kept me on my toes. I knew by the time the day was over, I would be exhausted.
Big Tex and I were in the middle of a scene where I had to lay on top of him in a bed while he rubbed on my butt. He was handsome, but I wasn’t interested in him. My eyes were for Boston Brooks only, but I played Big Tex’s love interest with no problem.
All of a sudden, the air shifted in the room, and when the director yelled cut, I turned around and spotted Boston staring straight at me.
My heart thudded against my chest because I hadn’t seen him since I left Vegas.
He looked so damn good in a pair of slacks and a dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
He was dressed like he had just left the office.
The scene we had just completed required me to dress in a cami with pajama shorts that were short as hell.
By the look on his face, I wasn’t sure if he was impressed by my acting skills, or if he was mad that I had been lying on top of another man.
I really couldn’t tell, and the thought of him being mad made me nervous to approach him.
Deciding to face whatever came my way, I grabbed the robe I was given at the beginning of the shoot, put it on, then walked toward Boston.
Boston smirked when I got close to him, and I couldn’t help myself when I launched myself into his arms.
He chuckled as he caught me and held me against him. I inhaled his scent because I missed it so much.
“Damn, mama. I missed yo’ ass something serious.”
“I missed you too,” I mumbled against his chest. I squeezed him before I leaned back to look into his handsome face. “How did you know I was even here?” Nobody knew about this shoot, except my parents and my friends. As far as I knew it was a closed set.
“I’m always going to know where you are. Plus, I put the bug in his ear the other day when he told me he was having trouble finding a girl for his video.”
All eyes were on us, but I didn’t care about any of that. I was just happy that Boston was here, and he was the reason for all of this.
“Thank you. When I first saw you, I wasn’t sure if you would be mad about the position you saw me in.”
Boston chuckled then kissed my lips. He tightened his grip around me and gazed into my eyes.
“Nah. Even though you’ve been taking your time putting me out of my misery, I knew you were coming back to me. I also told him that if he tried some other shit, I would put him down.”
I shook my head and giggled. “Are you going to hurt anyone that tries to talk to me?”
“No, because you are a beautiful ass person. If they know you are mine and they still try, then I can’t be held responsible for what happens afterwards.
I don’t think you would entertain them, but it would be disrespectful if they tried after knowing what it is between us.
Before I get ahead of myself, though, are you still mine?
” He leaned his head back, but he hadn’t let me go.
I knew we didn’t have that much time left, but I wanted to make him sweat for a minute. I pretended to think about it, but I already knew the answer.
Standing on my tiptoes, I put my hand on the back of his neck and pulled his mouth to mine. We shared a kiss that had my panties wet, and I wished I didn’t have them short ass shorts on.
When I finally broke the kiss, I smiled at him. “Of course, I’m still yours. Forever and ever, Mr. Brooks.”
“Good shit, Mrs. Brooks.”
Someone yelled out that we only had five minutes left for the break, and I needed to go to the restroom first so I could quickly freshen up.
“I have to go back, but when this is over, I’m showing you how appreciative I am for you.”
Boston pulled me against him, and I felt his dick poking me.
“Shit, I can’t wait.” He kissed me, then let me go.
Before I could walk away, he gripped my wrist. “And for the record, I may have put the bug in his ear, but it’s your beauty and talent that got you the gig.
You should be proud of yourself. I know I’m proud of you. ” He kissed me again, then released me.
Knowing that Boston had been thinking about me and my career, even when he wasn’t sure about us, made my heart drum in my chest. I felt gratitude for him making this possible.
I wanted to cry because I finally had someone who didn’t try to diminish my career.
In fact, he encouraged it and wasn’t insecure about me working with men.
I couldn’t wait for the day to be over so we could spend time together.