Chapter 26 #2
“So, I was thinking that next weekend, we can go to Main Event with Shani and Asad. All the lights will have Caleb super excited.” She giggled. “That’s if you don’t have anything to do. I’m sorry.”
I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it as Blackie whinnied.
Her horse had slightly bumped him. That nigga could be grouchy at times.
He could act an ass if he wanted to with my baby boy on here.
I’d get rid of his ass. “I’m free until next semester when school starts, baby.
Then, I may have to study on the weekends.
Plus, I’ll be tryna find a job as soon as this arm gets better.
Ali had said something about signing on with them, so I may do that. ”
“Okay. Therapy is going to be a beast for you.” She turned her head slightly, then turned back, “I just got millions. Why don’t you focus on school instead of looking for a job? I know you have money set aside too.”
“Because I don’t wanna feel like I’m living on you. I need to be able to contribute. Eventually the money I have will run out if I ain’t adding to it. Secondly, that’s your money, not our money. We aren’t married yet.”
I had money, and I was blessed to see that the money I gave Vanessa was in Caleb’s things. I didn’t know if her mom knew that shit was mine or if she thought it was Vanessa’s and was compensating me for the shit she put us through. Whatever the reason, those bands would come in handy.
“But we will be one day, right? Why can’t I practice being a supportive wife?”
I bit my bottom lip as she stared at me. “Talk that shit then, baby. Fuck. You can’t have me getting excited with my son sitting in front of me.”
She giggled and released my hand as we turned the corner.
We were riding along the perimeter of the pasture behind her dad’s house.
That nigga was on his back porch watching us for the longest. Nosy ass.
When he’d finally gone inside the house, Ashanni had said, Unc need to find him a life.
We’d all laughed as Milana challenged her to say that shit to his face.
We knew how that shit would turn out for her.
Once we were done riding, we would be going to the diner to eat.
Treasure and Mama said they would meet us there.
Aunt Shana and Aaliyah would be meeting us there too.
This would be the first time I was around Maui’s family since those fools started clapping that day.
I couldn’t wait until I was a regular around them like Ferris and Asad.
It didn’t take them long, but I felt like it would take me a little longer.
As we got back to the barn and were getting off the horse, baby boy started reaching for the horse like he didn’t want to get off.
I had to chuckle. He was gearing up to live up to his last name already.
Maui took a picture of him doing that. I couldn’t wait to send it to my dad.
I gave him to her so I could get her horse stalled and get Blackie on the trailer.
Once we ate, I would be heading back to Liberty to put Caleb down for a nap.
As I put Blackie in the trailer, I thought about what PJ told me about that nigga Shaydon last weekend.
I supposed us heading to the diner sparked the memory.
He said they’d hugged when she first got there and talked a lil bit, and that was it.
Hopefully, that was her putting him in his place and wishing his ass well, because the old Mythic wouldn’t mind making an appearance.
When Maui had come back to Liberty, she said he didn’t get out of pocket, but I wasn’t so sure.
He seemed to have a slick ass mouth. For his sake, hopefully he kept his distance so we wouldn’t have any problems.
She did say that the family was asking about Treasure and how she was doing, but she was extremely shocked that Kingsley was checking on her.
She said she didn’t talk to him much, because he was always busy, and their schedules clashed.
He was at breakfast yesterday though. She said he seemed like he was bothered by what happened to her, more than him just being concerned about someone he barely knew.
He seemed cool. I didn’t really know him like that, but he was gon’ have to be anointed with the Holy Ghost to grab Treasure’s attention right now.
She was still struggling. I could imagine so after all she’d been through.
I was still having nightmares about it, and it didn’t happen to me.
Hopefully, she could find peace again though.
I knew it was truly going to be a battle getting back to that, but I also knew she was a fighter.
She just had to somehow summon that side of herself again.
Making my way to Maui, I smiled. Damn, she was gorgeous, even in her baggy jeans and oversized T-shirt.
Before I could get to her, Asad called out my name, grabbing my attention.
When I made it to him and Ferris, he said, “This really looks good on you. I’m proud of you for fighting for your woman.
I have to admit, I didn’t think it was gonna work, especially after the wedding. ”
“I apologize for fucking up your wedding. I don’t think I ever apologized for that.”
“Don’t worry about it. At the pace y’all are going, you’ll be getting married soon. I’ll get my revenge then.”
He chuckled, and I did too. “Thanks, man. What’s up with your brother and Noni though?”
“Shiiiid, it ain’t nothing up with them.
He ’bout ready to kill Bali though. She seems to think that he’s trying to control Noni.
The problem is that he has an aggressive personality like they do.
Someone had to concede, or they would stay into it.
Noni chose to be the one, because she loves him and wants to be with him.
I hope she’s doing that shit for the right reasons, and I hope Red is wanting to be with her for the right reasons as well.
I get what Bali is saying. I don’t want her to lose herself to appease him, especially if she’s the only one making sacrifices. ”
“Yeah. Bali and Carter are opposites, and that works. Maui and I are opposites too.”
“So are we,” Asad said. “Shani likes to fuck shit up at times. She don’t take no shit.”
“Lana is somewhat the same way. I like that shit though. I can’t wait to lock her ass down in December,” Ferris added.
“You have less than a month now, right?” I asked.
“Mm-hmm. Make sure y’all gag Uncle Storm. That nigga like to be disruptive at weddings.”
“That nigga disruptive, period,” Asad said with a chuckle. “Good luck, Mythic.”
I slowly shook my head. Mr. Storm wasn’t about to get on my fucking nerves.
I’d avoid him just to make sure he didn’t or be around him with other people that could shut his ass down, like Mr. Jasper.
After talking to them a little longer, I made my way back to Maui.
She smiled when she saw me, and Caleb started to smile when he noticed me too.
He hadn’t cried much, but I knew that shit might be coming soon. It hadn’t been long enough yet. He would start to miss his mama before long. I could only hope the moment was mild when it did happen. I slid my arm around Maui and kissed her lips.
“You ready to go eat?” she asked.
“Mm-hmm,” I said as I licked my lips, then bit the bottom one.
Her entire face turned red, causing me to chuckle. “At the diner,” she enunciated, causing me to chuckle. “But maybe I should follow you home to take a nap too.”
I slid my hand to her neck and squeezed gently. “Maybe you should. Milana might be pissed though.”
She chuckled, but I could tell she was serious as hell. Our lovemaking was off the charts, always had been. That was what started this whole thing. “Yeah, I’ll never hear the end of it though,” she said and rolled her eyes. “Then she’ll kick me out the wedding.”
I smiled and grabbed her hand, leading her to my truck so we could go eat. Mythic Semien was a father and a soon-to-be fiancé. Who would have ever thought I was the typa nigga for that shit?