Page 32 of Lost In You
She squirted. I pulled her over to me and fucked her from below, digging for diamonds in her shit. I gripped her neck, holding her up where I could see her sex faces. Her mouth was open, allowing one expletive after the next to fall from it. “I promise to live . . . up to that . . . shit!”
I fired off inside of her then allowed her to collapse on my chest. Gently rubbing her back as we panted, I said, “I hope yourbirth control live up to its purpose and potential, too, or you gon’ be pregnant before we leave here.”
“While it would be sooner than anticipated, that wouldn’t be a bad thing, baby. When I get back to Nome, I need to put some heat on their feet about my house. I should be ready to move in a month from now. I would love for you and Jayceon to move in too.”
“I’d love that too, baby. I’ll have to go and look at what you building.”
“I think you’ll love it almost as much as you love me.”
I chuckled. “Naw. I doubt that, baby. The way I love you can’t be compared to shit like that. It’s God, Jay, then you, when it comes to priorities. In regards to love, you and Jay on a level playing field. I’ll go to war for both of you. No question.”
“And that’s how I know I’m making the right decision. My daddy always made sure I had a living example of how a man was supposed to treat his woman. Baby, you knocked that shit out the park, and we’re just getting started.”
“Mm-hmm. Get some rest, Shani. I’m not done with your beautiful ass.”
THIRTEEN
ASHANNI
“I know they did it.They did it so I would no longer be able to talk to him. Why else would they do something like that?”
“How do you know it was Uncle Storm and SS, Maui? Once you serve time for a particular thing, the police have eyes on you, especially in a small town like Liberty.”
She looked up at me with anger in her eyes. I was standing close to where she was seated at Aunt Tiff’s house. When Asad brought me home this evening, this was the first place I came to. Milana was seated on the other side of her, and I could see Aunt Tiff ear hustling from the kitchen.
“Ashanni! SS admitted that he called the police on him!”
I took a deep breath. This shit was getting better and better. They were determined to keep her away from that nigga. I almost didn’t blame them.
“It’s okay, though, because I know all of y’all agree with them. My own sisters turned their backs on me. I’m alone in this, and I will gladly stand on this limb alone.”
“Maui, really? Is this you talking right now? No matter whether we agree or disagree with choices any of us make, we always have each other’s backs. Me, you, Milana, and the twinshave always rode for each other. Always. Why would it be any different now?”
She wiped tears from her cheeks and huffed. “You’re right. I’m sorry, Shani. I’m just wound so tight. It’s only been a day, and I already miss those mean heifers and their father. Daddy Mayor was praising Seven for the shit he did.” Turning to Milana, she continued. “I just wanna disappear, Lana. I know you understand what I’m going through.”
“Yeah, but I truly believe my situation was worse. Our grandfather is gone, and his demise was somewhat related to what I did. I understand the alienation you’re feeling from your family, but you have to give them time, especially the twins. All they can see is Mythic’s past and hell, his right now. The police wouldn’t have arrested him for possession unless he had some shit on him. Their worries are valid, boo. You are seeing his potential. You have faith that he will fulfill it, and they don’t. That’s where the disconnect is.”
“I know. I just feel like SS took it way too far. He won’t be arraigned until Monday. I called Mister Legend, and he was upset.”
“Does he know SS called the police on him?”
“I don’t think he does, and I’m not going to be the one to tell him. Their relationship with my daddy is already strained from what he said to him. That puts Bali and Carter Legend in a bad space too. It’s just horrible. That’s why I just want to disappear. He and I can move away from here, so no one will have to see our relationship bloom. I can’t leave him out in the cold at a time like this. Our talks are so open and honest.”
I glanced toward the kitchen and met eyes with Aunt Tiff. She slowly shook her head and turned her back to me. I was pretty sure she’d already tried talking to Maui. She’d become an emotional being in her older years. She would cry at the drop ofa hat now, so I was pretty sure that was what she was doing. She would still beat a bitch down, if need be, though.
“Does anyone else know what SS did?”
“No. Just us. I’m pretty sure if PJ or Ace knew, they wouldn’t have gone with him to ‘talk’ to Mythic,” she said, throwing up air quotes.
Seven was acting just like Uncle Storm. She shouldn’t have been surprised. It could have been worse. Thinking about what my daddy said to Uncle Storm about killing him ran through my thoughts. Maui should have known the shit would hit the fan if they found out about them being together.
“How did Uncle Mayor even find out you were talking to Mythic?” I asked.
“Somebody he knows saw us together and called and told him.”
“Wow. Are y’all even a couple right now?”
“No.”
