Page 74 of Breeze and Melodie

I embraced her when the elevator stopped on my floor. “I love you, Harm.”

“I love you more, sis.”

As soon as I got to the apartment, I got undressed and headed for the shower. When I finished, I heard the door to the apartment open and close, followed by the sound of the locks being engaged. I left the bedroom, still wrapped in my towel, to ask Breeze a few questions.

“She seemsto think your girl had something to do with Sean’s disappearance.”

“I know. This isn’t the first time we’ve crossed paths.”

“Continue.”

“The first time was a little over a month ago. She was waiting in the parking lot of Black Reign to ask Mel if she’d seen that nigga. Apparently, he’d been seeing both of them and told Arielle that Mel was upset when he broke up with her, or some shit like that.”

“She wasn’t happy with Mel’s responses?”

“I guess not. Mel left, and she questioned me about it. She warned me to be careful around Mel or I’d be the next to come up missing.”

“What happened the next time?”

“Not sure if you could tell, but Mel’s pregnant.”

“Congratulations.”

I shared what happened at the doctor’s office, and he was just as shocked by the exchange as we were at the time.

“Mel didn’t remember her at first, but she was fired up when she saw Mel.”

“This is starting to make sense now.”

“I wasn’t sure what side of the fence your buddy was on, so I didn’t want to mention it.”

“You did the right thing. I’m the lead on this and will make sure no connection is made. I’ll keep you posted on everything.”

“Cool.”

We parted ways, and I felt slightly better about the situation. Women were typically off-limits, and I’d never considered taking a woman’s life. Yet, I currently had two women who were in jeopardy of losing their lives at my hands if they continued to threaten my and Mel’s safety.

As I entered the apartment, Mel walked out of the bedroom, wrapped in a towel. I smiled because she looked so damn beautiful with her baby bump peeking from behind the towel.

“Why didn’t you wait for me to shower?”

“Because I didn’t know how long you would be. What did you talk to Officer Downing about?”

“Men’s business. Nothing for you to worry about.”

“It’s me Arielle is after. Don’t you think I should know everything there is to know?”

“I gotchu covered, Mel. I don’t want you worrying about bullshit, especially while carrying my seeds.”

“The more I know, the more prepared I can be. Why did you lie and say we didn’t know Arielle?”

“We don’t know her; we knowofher. There’s a difference, baby. When there’s something you need to know, I’ll tell you.”

“I’m a big girl, Breeze. You don’t have to protect me from everything.” She folded her arms across her chest and pouted.

“That’s a damn lie. I’m your man, and it’s my job to protect you from any and everything that could harm you mentally, physically, spiritually, or emotionally. Don’t play with me.”

“I know, but you act like?—”

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