Page 30 of Rhodes to Love

Now that he was back in Cheek, they could resume whatever plan they were working on for this area. I was willing to bet he had whatever they were after. I wondered if he knew why they were after his father. I was willing to bet it had something to do with all that money he got. His dad was a kingpin. None of his money was acquired legally. That didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out, but I felt like he probably did or took something someone didn’t like. That was why he sent Rhodes here in the first place.

I went to him and wrapped my arms around him from behind. When I felt his body tremble, I pulled away. Walking around him, I didn’t see fear in his eyes. I saw his savage. “Hey… no. Let’s not go there. He’s been arrested. We need you, Rhodes. God has it under control.”

He looked away from me and rubbed his hand down his face. Coming close to me, he grabbed my hand and kissed it. “Give me a few minutes to myself, baby. I need to think. I need to be prepared, because I can promise you, they are going to come harder next time.”

He kissed my head and reiterated, “Just a few minutes, okay?”

I nodded and went back to the couch. I flinched when my phone started ringing. It scared the shit out of me. When I saw Jacob’s number, I took a deep breath. “Hey, cuz.”

“Hey, Rima. You good?”

“Yeah. I was a little shook up, but I’m okay.”

“A’ight. We working, trying to figure out who the fuck that nigga was. Jakari called Watchful Eyes. We have a meeting with them tomorrow.”

“Can me and Rhodes come?”

“I don’t see why not. Y’all need to know what’s going on, especially Rhodes. I’m happy for you. I knew it was more to why you came back home, but I wasn’t gon’ press you about it. I just want you to know that I’m always here for you. I always got your back. The way you took my soul into your care after Joseph died was above and beyond what anyone else did, including my own mama. If anyone deserves care, attention, and tenderness, it’s you. You’re never bothering me, and you don’t ever have to be hesitant about reaching out. I love you, cuz.”

Tears were falling from my eyes. Jacob’s words to me were so beautiful. I was always there for everyone, but I knew not to expect “me” out of everyone else. Everyone couldn’t operate the way I did. It was my God-given gift to see after people… to help people mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I never expected to get anything I did in return. I knew to expect blessings, though, because God was a rewarder to those who diligently sought Him. I always sought the Lord, asking for guidance, despite some of my wrong-doings.

I took a deep breath, trying to get my emotions under control. “Thank you, Jacob. I love you too.”

“Okay. Tell Rhodes I said good looking out. See y’all tomorrow, okay?”

“Okay. Bye.”

As soon as I ended the call, a text came through from a group thread. I clicked on the top to see who all was in it.Milana, Maui, Ashanni, Noni, Bali, Angel, Mya, and Cassie. Lord have mercy.They were adopting me into their crew. Hopefully, it was just for right now. I loved my cousins, but Noni and Bali could work my nerves at times. Although I was only a few years older than them, my maturity level seemed to be a decade ahead of theirs.

Maui:Karima, are you okay? I heard y’all were shot at!

Noni:Oh shit! But who is y’all? Who was she with?

Milana:Her boo. Her baby daddy. Her man.

I rolled my eyes. They were texting so fast. I decided to just wait until they were done before I responded.

Bali:Daddy Mayor said that nigga showed up, but he didn’t say they made up. That nigga must have that demon dick. He a street nigga or country?

Ashanni:Baby, he both. He drives a jacked-up Chevy truck and had hay in the bed, but he wore gold chains, has dreads, and bowlegged as hell.

Cassie:Y’all are always in somebody’s business. LOL! Give Karima time to respond. She’s probably watching these messages and rolling her eyes.

Bali:Or she could be going see a man about a horse!

There were several laughing emojis, and Bali inserted a Megan meme with her tongue stuck out. I slowly shook my head and put my phone down as Rhodes walked back inside. He didn’t look any better than he did before he left out. I stood from the couch as he approached me. When he took his shirt off, my heart rate climbed slightly. Before I could rub my hands up his chest, he pulled my shirt over my head and unfastened my bra in record time.

His mouth landed on one of my nipples, gently sucking it, as he pulled my leggings and underwear off. His mouth went to the other nipple, offering the same service, as he pulled my garments over my feet, one at a time. After pulling away, he unbuckled his belt and slid his pants to his thighs then pulled out his dick. I licked my lips as he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer then lifted me.

His dick entered me in a hurry. His eyes closed on impact, and he released a sigh, indicating the relief he felt by being inside of me. I felt the same way every time he entered my sanctuary. Rhodes set me on the back of the couch and began stroking me slowly but deeply while staring into my eyes.

“I love you so much, baby.”

“I love you too, Rhodes.”

He glanced at my phone as it went off back-to-back. I was more than sure it was the group chat. I supposed Bali ended up being right. My eyes rolled to the back of my head as my orgasm rose to the surface. Before it could fully manifest itself, he pulled out and went to his knees, submerging his face in my love for him. That manifestation came upon contact. The minute my clit recognized his tongue, she leapt for joy.

I wrapped my legs around his neck and rolled my hips against his face, giving me the friction I needed. Within seconds, I squirted all over his face. He stood and entered me with haste as I tried to get away, thinking he was about to tear my ass up.

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