Page 41 of Reserved for Him
I shut down my computer and went to find Franklin. He was in the bedroom watching television.
He looked at me and smiled when he noticed me at the door.
“What’s up, baby? I thought you would still be working?”
I walked further into the room and sat on the side of the bed.
“Did you have a run-in with my ex?”
He shrugged. “I did.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
He pulled me closer and wrapped his arms around me. “Because there was nothing to tell. He asked about you, and I told him I’d put a bullet in his head if he thought about bothering you. Simple as that.” He kissed my temple. “Now, how about we go out for dinner tonight?”
“Um, sure.” He said it like it was nothing, but I guess it was. I didn’t want anything to do with Leo, and I was glad he would finally leave me alone.
“Cool. But in the meantime, I got something I want you to check out.” He smirked, then took his glasses off before laying down and pulling me on top of him.
I always thought that Leo and I would last forever, and I did love him once, but Franklin was my forever. I realized that my heart was onlyreserved for him.
Franklin
I didn’t bother tellingJunicia about her ex because I already told him to stay away from her if he wanted his life. If I could keep her from stressing about anything, I would. She was my heart, and I would do whatever I needed to keep her happy.
We were at dinner enjoying ourselves like we always did whenever we were out.
“Franklin. Son.”
What were the odds that my mother would be there the same day we were?
“Hello, Junicia.”
I was shocked by my mom speaking to my wife and actually getting her name right.
“Hello, Mrs. Brown.”
My mother glanced down at Junicia’s ring, then back up.
“Is there something we can help you with, Mother? I’m trying to enjoy dinner with my wife.” I glanced in Junicia’s direction. She reached across the table and put her hand over mine.
“I.” She paused. “I just wanted to officially say congratulations to the two of you.” She turned toward Junicia. “And I want to apologize for the way I acted toward you. I’m not fond of the way I talked to you without knowing you. My son seems to be happy the few times he talks to me, and that’s all I want. I’m not saying we have to be the best of friends, but I would like it if we can start to build a relationship. I’m sure you guys will have kids one day, and I don’t want to miss out on my grandchildren’s lives.” She smiled, and it seemed genuine.
I wasn’t sure where we would go from there, but I was happy that she apologized to my wife.
“Thank you. Maybe we can start with you guys’ monthly dinners again,” Junicia said as she squeezed my hand.
I wasn’t looking forward to that, but if my wife said we were going, then we were going.
“Great. I’ll let you two finish your food. Hopefully, I’ll see you guys soon.” She nodded, then walked away.
“That was unexpected,” Junicia said once my mother was completely out of ear shot.
“It was, and I can’t believe you agreed on going to their house.”
“It’s important to have a relationship with your parents, baby.”
That was one of the things I loved most about Junicia. Her willingness to forgive people. I don’t know how much time I would spend with my parents, but I was willing to try if it made my wife happy.
