Chapter 10
CHAPTER
TEN
Tiomi
Damn you done slept all morning! Naw baby I’m kidding.
These last few months have been wild, fast, fun, and worth it.
You’ve helped a nigga in more ways than you know.
Today I want to repay you. I want you to take some time for yourself.
I want you to be completely relaxed and rejuvenated when I see you later today.
Grab that bag on the chair and open the door, daddy will see you later beautiful. I love you!
-Daddy Long Stroke
That was the letter that I woke up to. Even though he acted like a nigga, it still brought tears to my eyes. I have been completely overwhelmed with all of the changes that have taken place in my life, both good and bad.
The fact that he noticed without me having to say anything showed me just how in tune with one another we really are. Doing as I was told I got up to open the door and was greeted by LeStar and Chy.
Screaming and pulling them into a hug, I asked, “What are y’all doing here?”
Chy pushed past me into the villa, “Girl when your nigga called me and invited me to Mexico, on him, I was on the first thing smoking!”
Me and Star laughed at her. “Yeah, he called me too and told me to come keep you company, so here I am. I just hope he doesn’t kill Darren because I sent him along with the guys.”
I groaned at the thought. Jawan couldn’t stand Darren for whatever reason and I hoped he didn’t hurt him or get himself thrown in jail while we were in Mexico.
I honestly didn’t care why he invited them, I’m just glad they’re here. Before we could step away from the door, there was another knock. Pulling the door open, there was the butler from the day before with a cart.
“Good morning Mrs. Jones, I’m just delivering breakfast to you ladies.”
I allowed him to push past me, but I was still stuck on the fact that he called me Mrs. Jones. Cheyenne grabbed me by my arm and drug me into the dining area.
“Thank you, Sir, we appreciate it,” she said to him and handed him a tip before he excused himself.
“Come on, Sis, let’s eat. Your man has a whole itinerary for us!” Star said and it brought me back to the present.
“What does he have planned?” I probed and they both shrugged, but I wasn’t buying it. While they fixed our plates, I went to get my phone and call him up.
“Good morning, Beautiful,” is how he answered the phone.
“Hey, Baby, where are you?”
I appreciated him bringing my friends, but I wanted him and my baby too. Since we’ve been living together, mornings that I wake up without them are rare and lonely.
“I’m out handling business, Baby.”
Scrunching my face up at that reply, I responded with a little attitude.
“Handling business with Jarae?”
He better not have had my child around no fuckin’ drugs, or I would turn this shit the fuck out. I play about a lot of shit, and my kids ain’t nowhere on that list.
Sucking his teeth, he asked, “You think I’d have Rae around some bullshit? Don’t piss me off, Tio.” I knew he wouldn’t put her in harm's way but still.
“Look Baby, I’m busy, I have a whole day planned for you, enjoy that shit. Jarae is good, so don’t worry. I love yo’ pretty ass.”
He barely let me get an ‘I love you too’ out before he disconnected the call. I had no choice but to leave well enough alone and head back in the room with my girls, but not before sending him a text.
Me: Be nice to Darren too.
Husbae: Fuck that nigga.
After me and the girls ate breakfast, I got ready. The bag that Jawan had in the room had some lingerie from Rhianna’s Savage X Fenty, which I’m sure is for later, and a Fendi Roma Joshua Vides Viscose dress paired with Fendi slides.
It was pretty hot out, so I knew I wasn't wearing any makeup today and I was putting my hair up in a high ponytail. This weather and pregnant belly was not a good mixture.
It didn't take me long to get ready and meet the girls in the living room so we could head out for the day.
Our first destination was the spa. When we stepped out of the car the driver let me know to tell them we had reservations for five under Jones.
When he mentioned five that had me confused.
Maybe Jawan and Jarae were finally joining me.
Heading inside and doing as I was told; we were taken straight to the back. When we got inside, I was happy to see that Granny and Ma Cheryl were there. I greeted the both of them with a hug and asked what they were doing there.
“Oh, Chile I learned long ago not to question JJ. The boy don’t take no for an answer,” Granny said, and that was the truth. There are very few occasions where Jawan doesn’t get his way. Our masseuses came to take us to our appointed room. Just as we were getting settled, my phone vibrated.
Husbae: Your masseuse is a bitch, right?
I couldn’t help but laugh at this fool.
Me: Yes, Jawan lol, by request of you I’m sure.
Husbae: Damn right! Ain’t no nigga gone be rubbing all over my bitch. Fuck you mean?
Me: When am I going to see you? I’m not used to going all day without seeing y’all.
I was light weight in my feelings because I missed my man and my baby.
Husbae: Soon baby. Enjoy your time, we love you. And tell Lae that daddy miss and love her too.
In that moment Jalae started moving like she read her father’s message herself.
“Come on, Tiomi, so we can get started!” Chy yelled across the room. “Shit a bitch tense as fuck and this man about to work all of it out, ain’t that right, Daddy?”
She said to the male masseuse. The rest of us laughed at her crazy ass. Leave it to her to sexually harass the employees. That massage was everything and more. I didn't realize how much I actually needed it until we got there.
“Bitch that shit was bomb, tell your man I’m spoiled now. He has to send us to do this on a regular basis,” said Cheyenne with a co-signing LeStar.
“Right, I'm so busy most of the time that I can't find the time to do that kind of stuff, but it was definitely needed.”
When we got out front the driver was there waiting. As we filed into the car I asked, “Where to next ladies?”
Star looked at her phone then back at me, “Mani’s and pedi’s are next on the list then a hair appointment.”
All that sounded good, but I’m starving. “Well, I need to feed your niece before we do that.”
She agreed and had the driver take us to a popular taco bar they had down here before our next destination.
We decided to take all of our food to go, so we didn’t get too far-off schedule.
I checked my social media and saw that Romeo had hit me up again.
He’s been reaching out to me via social media saying he wants to see the baby, but that is not happening.
The only reason he is interested in being a father now is because I had moved on.
Diamond had her baby, and he claims that he wants her to know her brother but fuck him and that baby.
While I was getting my hair done, Jawan had some flowers delivered to me. I took the roses from the courier and read the note that was on the card.
I miss looking at that pretty face, so I need to remedy that soon. When you finish with all that girly shit, go back to the room and put on what I have on the bed. Daddy will see you soon. I love you gorgeous.
The gesture was so simple, but so sweet. Sweet to the point that I was crying. It was this damn baby man. She literally had me crying about everything. After the salon we were all headed back to the villa. When we pulled up, I was the only one to get out.
“What are y’all doing? You're not staying?”
They all shook their heads no.
“Your man wants you all to himself now, we’ll catch up with you guys tomorrow,” Cheyenne said. I gave them all a hug and headed inside. When I walked in there was a trail of roses that led into the room where there was a team of women waiting for me.
“Good evening, Mrs. Jones, we’re here to get you prepared for your special evening. If you’ll go ahead and shower, we’ll be here to do the rest.”
At this point my heart was overflowing with joy. Jawan had went all out to make today amazing and I couldn’t wait to show him just how grateful I was. I went ahead and showered and allowed these ladies to get me ready.
When the team was done working their magic, I looked in the full-length mirror and was blown away. They had done an amazing job. If it wasn’t for the fact that I didn’t want to ruin my makeup, I would be crying.
I thanked the ladies and followed their direction to walk out back onto the beach.
There was a trail of white rose petals that led to Jawan standing there waiting for me to join him.
He looked so handsome in his white knitted two-piece outfit.
Like myself he was also barefoot, which was shocking because he didn’t like anything touching his feet.
I couldn’t get into his arms fast enough.
“Damn girl, you look good as fuck,” he said as he engulfed me into his arms. “I missed the fuck outta yo’ lil’ ass today man.”
“You don't look so bad yourself. Today was absolutely amazing baby and I missed you more, I couldn’t stand to be away from y’all a second longer. Where is Rae, anyway?”
While I was pecking his lips, he replied, “I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it so far, but it’s far from over.”
I really couldn't think of anything that he could do to make the day any better than he already has. Today has been perfect. He grabbed my hand and we started to walk the beach and talk about the day’s events.
I was so engrossed into the conversation that I didn't notice the man that was approaching us singing.
“Give me a chance. Give me the opportunity
To fall in love with someone, like you
Hmmm
And when it’s over, over.
All said and done, my baby.
I’ll be right there if you just give me a chance,
And marry me! Ooouuu.”
My jaw hit the floor when I realized it was Jamie Foxx. I turned around abruptly to say, “Baby it’s Ja—"
When I noticed him, he was down on one knee and my hand flew over my mouth. With a beautiful teardrop diamond ring extended in my direction he began to speak.
“On the flight over you said you couldn't wait to be my wife, so what do you say baby? You gone marry a nigga?”
I know my makeup was fucked up by now but at this moment I could care less, I nodded my head up and down and answered him.
“Yes, of course I’ll marry you.”
Standing to his feet, he closed the ring back into the box then he closed me in his embrace.
“You ain’t have a choice anyway.”
“Why didn't you put the ring on my finger, Babe?”
He let me go then grabbed my hand. “Because I’m 'bout to put the wedding ring on it. We can just put this one on a necklace or some shit.” Giving him a confused look, he clarified, “We’re about to get married now. If that’s cool with you that is.”
Here comes the damn tears again. I nodded my head up and down again,
“Of course, that's cool. Let’s do it.”
And that's exactly what we did. Right there on the beach with our family, I became one with my husband. Mrs. Jawan Jones. This was literally the best night of my life.