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God bless it.“I’m pregnant, Shaydon. Mythic is my man, and I love him. For real. I need you to respect that,” I said softly.
For some reason, it pained me to shoot him down. I looked up at him and saw the disappointment in his eyes. When I looked away, he said, “You want me too. I can feel your attraction to me. I don’t give up easily when it comes to something I really want. I really want a relationship with you, pregnant and all. So when that nigga fuck up, I’ll be here . . . not to say I told you so but to pick up your pieces and put you back together.”
My eyes watered slightly. I did think he was attractive, but I didn’t feel the immediate connection to him like I did with Mythic. No one saw him like I did until yesterday. My family got to see just how tender he could be. He was that way with me all the time. I cleared my throat as Shaydon walked back over to Mr. Shylou and Aunt Chas. He turned his gaze back to me, and I couldn’t handle it. I looked away and decided to go back to my desk.
When I got to my desk, the office phone was ringing. I supposed I was back to answer the phones. “Henderson Ranch and Farms. How can I help you?”
It was quiet for a moment, then she said, “Maui?”
I smiled slightly, and said, “Hey, Shani. Why are you calling the office while you’re on your honeymoon?”
She started screaming excitedly, causing me to pull the phone away from my ear. I laughed as she fired off question after question. When she calmed down, I said, “One question at a time, girl!”
She giggled excitedly. “Are you back at work for good?”
“That’s the plan. Yes, Mythic and I are still together,” I said softly.
I didn’t know where he was, and I was worried about him. However, I couldn’t stop my mind from drifting to Shaydon. That was weird. I supposed it was because he was extremely open with me just now. He’d never beenthattransparent with me. It was like him knowing I had a boyfriend, especially Mythic, caused him to go harder.
“We have so much to talk about! I can’t wait until we get back now!”
I giggled. “When are y’all coming back?”
“We’ll be back Wednesday. We’re having a birthday party for Jayceon Saturday at my house. There was no way we would stay gone and miss his birthday.”
“How old will he be?”
“Four.”
“What were you calling for?”
“Oh! I was wanting Chas to order something for me on TikTok. She has an account already, and I don’t. Nor do I feel like setting one up right now. I sent it to her inbox, but she won’t check it if I don’t tell her it’s there.”
“Oh okay. She’s out there talking to Mister Shylou.” I cleared my throat and said softly, “Shaydon is with him.”
“Mm. That sounds like another conversation that needs to happen.”
“Absolutely. We have a lot to catch up on. I’m so sorry about what happened at your wedding. I hope it didn’t ruin things for you. That was so messed up.”
“You don’t owe me an apology. You can’t control grown ass muthafuckas that act like they ain’t got the sense God gave them, especially your childish ass brother. Fuck all that though. I’m happy you’re back, boo!”
“I’m so glad tobeback. I’m gonna go to the diner for lunch.”
I was nervous as hell to go to the diner for lunch, but I needed to see everybody. Ashanni said, “I’m sure they will all be glad to see you. I can’t wait to see you Wednesday afternoon. I’m coming straight there when we get back.”
I smiled slightly. “Well, I’ll tell Aunt Chas to check her TikTok inbox.”
Aunt Chas hollered with laughter as I heard more voices. I slowly shook my head as I smiled. I missed this. “Tell Chas that’s a place of business she’s being unprofessional in.”
I chuckled. “I will do no such thing. Go enjoy your man. I’ll see you when you get back.”
“I’m scared to hang up. Things can change, Maui. I miss you so much.”
I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I missed the hell out of her, even more than my own sisters. Ashanni was like my sister instead of my cousin. We were always together. As I wiped them, I said, “I’ll be here.”
“Okay, boo. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
