Page 42 of Sparks Will Fly

I pecked her lips gently. “Thank you for taking it. I’m on your side.”

She smiled. The look on her face said more than her words ever could. This girl was so beautiful I wanted to take her down right here. I remained in control of myself, but when I had the chance, I was going to leave her body floating.

“And I’m on your side too.” She mirrored my actions and pecked me back on the lips. “Come on. Let’s go tell the kids.”

I followed behind her as best I could as she sprinted back inside. By the time I caught up, she was in the gym. Walking over to the bleachers, she got everyone’s attention. I stood off to the side as they gathered around, giving her their undivided attention.

“I know a lot of you have heard about the community center being sold and potentially shut down.” Lots of groans erupted as they started to get amped up. “I know how y’all feel. I was also heartbroken at the idea of this place closing because I know what it means not just to y’all but to me. You know I’ve shown up every day since we got the news with the intention of saving this place, and I am happy to say that I was successful. We get to stay open.”

Excitement exploded in the room as the kids danced while others jumped up and down clapping their hands. Lovie allowed them time to celebrate before she continued. Fulfillment spread through every limb in my body being able to experience this. This was the reason I busted my ass off for years to get Rogue Realty off the ground. I glanced up when I saw shadows beside me to find Shelia standing there. She also looked in awe. Damon joined on the other side, and I had to admit he looked very proud of his daughter up there despite any history they had.

“Now it’s time for us to show the world that amazing things can come from Chamberlain Square, and when they don’t want to make room for us, we create it ourselves.”

Hearing her speak proved to me that she was made just for me. This was the beginning of a new chapter, one I knew would be exciting and fulfilling. My fiery beauty… my trouble… my other half looked at me and mouthed the words “thank you.” I gave a simple nod because my actions spoke for me. I was holding her hand through any and everything.

My entire bodyached as I unlocked the front door and walked inside my house. It was a long day of touring properties around the city of Rosewind. All I wanted to do was eat, take a shower, then rub on my woman’s soft body until I fell asleep.

The one thing that kept me moving at work was knowing I was coming home to her. She’d let me know she wanted to spend the night together after leaving the center for the day. Lovie hated driving as much as I did, so I sent Austin to pick her up and drop her off at the house.

We were spending all our nights together, at this point, that on the ones I had to sleep without, her I simply couldn’t. I spent the entire night tossing and turning until the sun rose. She was becoming the highlight of my days. There was a new story about Good Trouble every single day, and I loved hearing every detail. Her excitement always rubbed off on me. The light in her eyes was undeniable as was her love for her work through her beautiful smile. Giving her the property was the best thing I could’ve ever done. It was rewarding to see Lovie grow into a woman she was proud of. She was finally done doubting herself and the unconventional ways she chose to get things done.

It was the reason we decided to call the center Good Trouble in the first place. Lovie was not the average person in the way she handled the kids at the center. She related to them in a way that helped her serve them in the ways they truly needed. Having been judged for being a wild child, which left her feeling like a burden and disappointment to her parents, created a heart of compassion and patience as she dealt with them. I knew when the time came, she was going to be an amazing mother.

I went to drop my briefcase off in my home office before heading to the kitchen. I heard music blasting from there, which meant she had no clue I’d just come home. I took up space, leaning against the wall watching her. She looked so comfortable and happy moving around the kitchen. She had shit everywhere, but the smile on her face as she rocked her hips was worth the time it’d take to clean this all up.

I could only wonder what she was making because we both knew she had no cooking skills. I admired her commitment to me though. Cooking wasn’t her strong suit, but she was willing to try so I’d have a home cooked meal after a long day. The realization had me sneaking up behind her.

She screeched when I hugged her from behind. She laughed with her hand over her heart.

“You nearly gave me a heart attack. You play too much.” She hit me on the shoulder with an oven mitt.

I chuckled.

“My bad. You were so in your zone I wanted to join in on the fun.” I placed a kiss on her cheek then rested my chin on her shoulder. “What are you cooking?”

“Shrimp scampi.”

I looked around at all the dishes trying to figure out how she’d manage to do so much damage to cook a simple meal. Then I had to remember my girl was really a novice. Instead, I focused on her thoughtfulness. She could’ve easily ordered takeout.

I backed into the island to watch her work when something caught my eye. Walking closer to her, I peeked at the thong peeking over the top of the cotton shorts she wore. The words Romani’s Pussy were in bedazzled letters on each string of the black thong. I pulled at it instantly aroused by her display of love and my ownership of her body.

“You know your heart is mine too, right?” I asked with a smile.

“Of course. You are the yin to my yang, or is it the other way around?” She lifted her head from staring into her pot of scampi sauce to think.

I chuckled at how adorable she was.

“I’m going to go take a shower while you finish up.”

Heading into the bedroom, I moved as fast as I could, getting undressed then getting in the shower. I was sure I washed off the day in record time too because I was so eager to get back out there with Lovie. There was never a dull moment when we were together. She always brought me out of my comfort zone whether through teaching classes about real estate at the community center or doing some TikTok trend with her. No matter how much of a fight I put up, I always went along with it because this was truly Lovie’s world, and I was just happy she let me live in that muthafucka rent-free.

Once I was clean, I hopped out. I walked into the bedroom to find Lovie in there laying out something for me to wear. My feet instantly carried me over to her. She was growing more comfortable displaying her love for me with each passing day. I never had to ask for anything. She just did things because she wanted to. I always knew underneath her tough exterior was a girl who wanted to be loved and feel safe enough to give it in return.

“Thank you, Trouble.” I wrapped my arms around her from behind, kissing on her shoulder.

“You’re welcome, baby.”

She grinned as she came from out the closet.

---