Page 19 of Going for Three

“I know we didn’t plan it or nothing like that, and you’re probably scared, but I’m going to take care of y’all.”

His arms snaked around my body to my grip my ass cheeks. I loved being in Kianis’s arms. They were strong and big. It felt like I was being swallowed from the world. It was safe there and always so warm. Even the racing rhythm of his heart had a way of sedating me.

My breath came out in short spurts the further he kissed down my neck. I nearly crumbled when his lips grazed over my spot. He knew exactly what he was doing to me. I moaned when he started to suckle on my flesh.

“You going to keep my baby, Charm?”

His grip on me tightened sucking the trapped oxygen from my lungs. I nodded.

“Promise me.”

“I promise,” I whispered, becoming lost in his magnetic essence.

He smacked me on the ass, and I could hear the smile in his voice. “Mm, good. Now, go get ready ‘cause I know your mama down there talking shit about me.”

Charmony wason her side in front of me sleeping soundlessly. My hand rested on her belly as I slowly stroked it, loving how firm it was becoming. She was hating on her tiny pudge, but I was obsessed with it. I couldn’t believe she was having my baby.

I always hoped to become a father one day. Did I expect it now? Absolutely not, but I wasn’t mad about it. If I could choose any woman to carry my baby for me, it would be Charm. She was the hardest working woman I knew. The only nights I couldn’t get her in my bed were the ones she had a video to edit or an event to attend.

Even if she wouldn’t admit it, I knew she was as addicted to the time we spent together as I was. She constantly fought what she was feeling, which only motivated me to continue to applymore pressure. If she was still questioning how I felt about her, then I had to fix it.

I kissed her on the cheek then eased out of the bed. After sliding on my slippers, I went into the bathroom to handle my hygiene. When I was ready, I headed into the living room. Going into the pantry, I pulled out everything I spent yesterday putting together. If my girl wanted an official girlfriend proposal, I was going to give her one. I already considered her to be mine and needed her to be on the same page so there wasn’t any confusion moving forward.

I tried to be quiet as I lined up the island with the mini marquee letters. In front of the letters, I added gift bags filled with jewelry, purses, and a teddy bear for her. I strategically placed the tall pink candles on the counter, knowing they were going to look romantic once I lit them up.

The balloons came out of the guest room next. Everything was pink, Charm’s favorite color. Thankfully, she wasn’t the sneaky type, or she’d have seen it all, got to asking questions, and ultimately, ruining the surprise. The last thing I did was add a bottle of the perfume I’d created for her. I was obsessed with that scent. It was literally made for me just like her.

Once I was satisfied with how everything turned out, I went into the kitchen to begin breakfast. An R&B playlist played softly in the background while I got lost in the act of cooking. Kem had me two-stepping across the floor like an old head. I couldn’t describe where all this joy was sprouting from, but I knew it was there for Charm.

Her smile had a way of shrinking everything in the world until it was weightless, and I felt like I could shoulder it all. I knew she thought it was all about sex, but what she gave me was more than that. Charm was peace... She was soft and fit perfectly when her body was molded to mine. She was safety. She was everything, and I wanted to give her the world for existing.

When all the food was done, I made two plates for us and placed them on the counter. I removed the glass pitchers of orange juice, apple juice, and water from the fridge and added them to the spread with a fruit tray I’d bought. The last thing I did was turn on the lights then lit all the candle wicks. Taking a step back to admire my work filled my chest with pride. I don’t know what it was about this girl that made me want to go all out, but I gave it all I had every time.

I returned to the bedroom to find her still fast asleep. She’d kicked the covers off, leaving her foot exposed. I smiled, even though I was jealous of the way she snuggled tightly to a pillow. That should’ve been me resting in her arms, being smothered by her plentiful bosom.

Taking a seat on the side of the bed, I stroked a finger down the side of her face. I was in no rush to wake her up as I studied her every facial feature. She had the most delicate curves. My eyes drifted down to her exposed wrist. If it wasn’t for the soft rays of sunlight filtering into the room, I would’ve missed the faint scars on her wrist.

I couldn’t stop my jaw from tightening as a memory flashed through my mind. It was the way she’d winced once during sex when I pinned her arms above her head. I leaned forward, noticing a jagged and tender scar like it was new. My eyes returned to her face, wondering what pain was buried beneath that pretty face of hers. The next thing I wondered was how I could put a stop to it.

I kissed her lips a few times, loving the warmth it spread throughout my bones. She stirred in her sleep before her eyes popped open. I smiled down at her.

“Good morning, gorgeous.”

She smiled shyly. “Morning, Kinga.”

I palmed her cheek, trying not to get lost in her beauty. “Come here. I wanna show you something.”

I helped her free herself from the covers before taking her hand in mine. I led her from the bedroom out front. Her steps slowed when everything came to life in front of her. She covered her mouth in shock. I turned to her with a grin.

“You really did it…”

I nodded. “Of course, I did. I’m not playing with you, Charm.”

Tears began to roll down her cheeks. “This is so sweet.”

I walked closer to her and reached for her hands. I snatched her into my chest then bent down to place a kiss on her forehead.

“So, what do you say?”

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