Chapter 5
Since Bebe had BJ Monday morning, he ran behind dropping Kennedi off. He didn’t mind because he was hoping to bump into Miki. He couldn’t wait to see her face again. All Bebe could think about was the feel of her ass brushing up against him Saturday night at the club.
Even though he didn’t mind having to drop off BJ, Bebe was still upset with Stefani. She was supposed to get BJ upon her return. She called him late the night before and told Bebe she was tired.
When Bebe signed Kennedi in he was a little disappointed to see Miki had already signed Téa in. She signed in at ten minutes after eight. It was now a quarter ‘‘til nine. Bebe looked and saw the little sandy hair green eyed girl happily greet Kennedi with a hug. Téa was definitely Redd’s daughter.
When Bebe headed towards his truck he was pleasantly surprised. A huge grin grew across his face. Miki was in her white Range blocking him in. She smiled when she saw him approach.
“Have you been waiting on me?” Bebe asked.
“Nah, I just like hanging around in the parking lot of schools,” Miki said sarcastically.
“I feel special,” Bebe smiled. “So what’s up?”
Miki gave it some thought. “I’m not sure...but I think I want that number now.”
“I know you do. Your ass told me that Saturday night.” Bebe pulled out his cellphone. “What’s your number?”
Miki called it out. Bebe called her so that she could have his. Miki tapped around on her phone. She turned her screen to him. “You’re Ms. Brenda.”
Bebe chuckled, “Really?”
Miki giggled, “Yeah.”
Bebe admired her smile. Her whiskey-colored eyes sparkled. He said, “You’re pretty Miki. You deserve to smile like this all the time.”
Miki blushed and did a half shrug. “Yeah...well you know my situation. You wanna deal with that?”
“Oh I’m taking you from that nigga,” Bebe said with confidence.
“Is that so?”
“It is.”
“Hmm...How do you plan on doing that?”
“I’m a man about action. I hate talking about what I will do, what I can do or what I wish I could do. I just do it and let my actions speak for me.”
“Okay,” Miki said plainly. She smiled and said, “Well Ms. Brenda, I gotta go.”
Bebe laughed. He asked, “When can I call you?”
“Anytime between nine and six I guess but Ms. Brenda works here at the school. Remember that.”
“I got it beautiful. You be careful and have a good rest of the day.”
“I will. You the same.”
Bebe didn’t use Miki’s number right away. He waited and wanted to see how serious she was. If she was really interested in him she would contact him. Usually Bebe didn’t operate like that. He liked doing the chasing. But this situation was different. If he was going to pursue Miki she had to be as interested in him as he was in her.
The whole week went by and nothing from Miki. Bebe was somewhat disappointed. Redd either had her scared to death or she didn’t think Bebe was worth it.
“Whatchu getting into tonight?” Dinky asked. It was Saturday and the day’s work was complete. They were returning equipment back to Bebe’s office and garage.
Bebe joked, “I wish I could get into some pussy.”
“And you can’t?” asked Ricky.
“Nigga, you got all kinds of bitches throwing pussy at you,” Wallace exclaimed. He was an older man that Bebe took a chance on by employing him. In the two years Wallace had been working for Bebe he backslide twice at the beginning. He was an alcoholic and his family had turn their backs on him. He got his stuff straight and cut out hard liquor. He had a beer from time to time, but Wallace didn’t want to return to what he was. He had his family back and a steady job with Bebe.
“They having something down at The Cut,” Dinky said.
“I gotta get a babysitter,” Bebe said.
“Where Auntie Joyce?” Dinky asked.
“She gone to the casino with the rest of them old biddies,” Bebe answered. “I can probably ask Bless. I know Deja already got plans.”
“You got BJ too?” Ricky asked.
Bebe had his eyes on Chris and Enrico trying to back a trailer into the garage. “Yeah I got BJ. I had him until Tuesday then Stefani put him back on me this morning.”
“He might as well live with you,” Dinky stated.
“Stefani ain’t gonna do that,” Bebe murmured. “Somebody go help dumb and dumber ‘fore they tear up my shit.”
“Chris and his non-driving ass,” Ricky grumbled under his breath as he headed towards the two men.
Bebe’s phone vibrated in his pocket. He removed it to see there was a text notification. He opened his messages.
Beautiful: Hey Ms. Brenda, this Miki. Having a meeting tonight @ 7 at Logan’s for surprise party planning of Ava’s and Larry’s 10th yr anniversary. Ur welcome to come...Hope to see u there!
Huh? Did she mean to send that to him? Did she forget she put his number under Ms. Brenda?
Bebe text back: Which Logan’s?
Beautiful: Oops...sorry...the Northridge one
Bebe: ...and I just show up?
Beautiful: ask for the Monroe party
Bebe: tonite?
Beautiful: Ms. Brenda? U in the first stages of senile dementia?
Bebe: I get confused sweetie...and I’m not that damn old but old enough to throw you over my lap and spank that ass!
Beautiful: lol...we’ll see about that...
Bebe: see u at 7
Bebe was grinning from ear to ear.
“Who you texting got you cheesing so hard?” Dinky asked.
“That girl I was telling you about,” Bebe said. He checked the time. He had two hours to get cleaned up, dressed, and to the restaurant. “Dinky, lock up the shop for me. I gotta go.”
Once in his truck Bebe called Bless. “Sis, can the kids please stay overnight? I’ll bring them a change of clothes.”
“I guess. What is it?”
“The girl from Kennedi’s school. I’m meeting her in two hours.”
“This a date?”
“I guess.”
“Well okay brother. They’re here already and I don’t mind.”
“Thanks. Love you.”
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Miki knew she was taking a chance, but she had to see Bebe. Redd had been home damn near every day that week. He said he was sick. All he wanted Miki to do was cater to him. She was glad Bebe hadn’t called her, but she didn’t want him thinking she wasn’t interested.
Miki had Maddie to pick her up from home in front of Redd who was now miraculously well since it was Saturday. Redd was dropping Téa, Chanta, and Montrell off at his mother’s house to spend the night. Maddie went on a rant about Redd never letting Miki spend time with her sisters. Maddie assured him she would keep her safe and return Miki home at a decent hour.
Redd relented only after putting his emphasis on the stipulations. He told Miki to be home by eleven-thirty and he wanted her to call him to let him know she was in the house. She couldn’t drink nor smoke. He made her wear denim capris with a tunic tee and tennis shoes. That was his way of making Miki less...attractive. She thought it was dumb because no matter what she put on her ass was always going to be evident.
Miki didn’t care. If it would make Redd less worried about what she was doing then fine. Besides it seemed like Redd was eager to get somewhere himself.
Miki suggested the Northridge area because it was where Maddie lived, and Redd didn’t do business in that area. Northridge was a middle-class area with a diverse race of people. It was nice. Miki wanted to get a house there, but Redd thought the three thousand square foot house he bought was a steal compared to the price for a house like that in Northridge.
Miki sat down at the table with Maddie, Kizzie, Toni and Maddie’s friend and worker Tanya. She lowered her voice, “Y’all I have to confess something.”
“What?” Maddie asked.
“I know I’m supposed to be here to help plan Mama’s anniversary party, but I used this girl’s thing as a front. Thank you, Maddie because you helped me without knowing you were helping me.”
Maddie was confused, “I’m lost.”
“Mikina! I know you ain’t about to abandon us to be with someone else,” Kizzie said with surprise.
“I am... Sorry,” Miki said sheepishly.
Maddie grinned wickedly, “So you’ve been holding out on us. You’ve met someone.”
Miki looked at the time on her phone. It read 6:56. “Yeah. And I’ve never done this before. I mean I was seeing Kendrick, but Redd was behind bars.”
“Well you know how I feel about Redd,” Kizzie said turning up her nose.
Tanya said, “You ain’t his wife.”
“Right,” Kizzie agreed.
“And we all know Redd spreads himself thin,” Maddie said. She sighed heavily. “Just be careful Miki.”
“Who’s this guy you’re being risky for?” Kizzie asked.
“He should be coming through that door at any time,” Miki said looking toward the front of the restaurant. “So, this is what we’re gonna do. While y’all eat and plan I will be over there with him.”
“Okay,” Kizzie said.
Tanya asked, “Is that him?”
The ladies twisted around and partially stood to get a look. Miki smiled, “It is.”
Bebe followed the hostess to their reserved table. He was clean like he had been at Envy. However, he was more casual. The orange Trukfit t-shirt he had on complimented the brown of his skin. The logo had camouflage in it that matched the camouflage cargo pants he wore. On his feet looked like a fresh pair of Air Max that were dark green with white Nike logo and orange soles.
“Damn!” Maddie breathed. “He’s a hottie Miki.”
“I know him,” Toni grinned. “That’s Bebe. He’s my cousin’s cousin.”
“What can you tell me about him?” Miki asked.
“He’s cool people,” Toni said. She laughed. “Don’t worry girl. If Redd is as bad as I’ve heard, then Bebe will be like a breath of fresh air. Trust me.”
“Okay. Well I’m gone,” Miki said. She made her way to the table.
Bebe looked up at her and smiled. “Hey beautiful.”
“Hey,” she said as she sat across from him. “I’m glad you were able to come on such short notice.”
“You coulda text me ten minutes ago and I still would have made it here just to see you,” he said sweetly.
Their waitress came to take their orders for drinks.
“Are you driving or something?” Bebe asked.
“No. I rode with my sister. Why?”
“Because you didn’t get an alcoholic drink.”
“Oh, I can’t...well he doesn’t like for me to drink when I’m not in his company,” she explained.
“Ain’t that some shit,” Bebe mumbled. He said, “You know I don’t like him, right?”
“I gather that,” Miki said.
Bebe studied the menu while saying, “I think I’ma have to kick his ass one day.”
“I would hope it wouldn’t come to that.”
“With a bitch like him? Oh, it’s gonna happen.”
“Bebe, why are you so willing to fight for me, and you barely know me?”
Bebe placed the menu down and looked into her eyes. “Miki, I’m a passionate person. And one of my biggest passions is hating niggas like him.”
“Is there something personal there?”
“There is.”
“A relative?”
“My mama and my twin sister.”
Miki asked excitedly, “You’re a twin?”
“Yeah.”
“What’s her name?”
“Bless. I’m Blyss.”
“That’s different. I like that. Do she act like you?”
Bebe chuckled, “And how do I act?”
“Kinda arrogant.”
Bebe laughed as the waitress returned with their drinks. She was ready to take their food orders. After she left Bebe asked, “How old are you?”
“Twenty-six. You?”
“Thirty-three.”
“No, you’re not,” Miki said in disbelief.
“Do I need to take out my license? How old did you think I was?”
“My age.”
“Seven years isn’t too much of a difference. We were born in the same decade.”
“But you’re in your thirties. You look so young. Is Kennedi your only child?”
“I have a six-year-old son named BJ. What about you?”
“Téa is my only child.”
“Do you want more?”
“One day. I wanna be married.”
“You’re not married to him?” Bebe asked incredulously. He looked at the diamond solitaire on Miki’s left ring finger.
Miki looked down at the ring. She said, “He gotta get a divorce to marry me.”
“He’s married?”
Miki nodded.
Bebe gave a sinister laugh. “I’m really about to take your ass from him now.”
Miki looked over at her sisters and friends. She giggled because they were staring and being silly.
Bebe looked in the direction she was gazing. He caught them staring then pretending like they were never looking his and Miki’s way. “Who are they?”
“The one in the glasses and the one with the blonde dreads are my two sisters. The one beside my sister with the glasses is one of her close friends. And the one beside my sister with the dreads is—”
“Toni. I know her. Your sister a lesbian?”
“Toni’s her dude,” Miki answered.
Bebe grinned at Toni and shouted, “What’s up kinfolk?”
Oh my God, Miki thought, he’s ghetto and country. She laughed, “Bebe, you got people looking over here.”
“So.”
“You’re crazy.”
“Naw, I’m very sane. But I tell you what might push me towards insane.”
“What?”
He grinned slyly, “I can’t tell ya.”
“Uh! You play too much.”
Bebe stared at her long and she wondered what he was thinking about. He smiled and said, “I think I just found Mrs. Bebe Blakemore.”
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Since they were in the Northridge area, Bebe’s house wasn’t too far. They discovered that Maddie’s house was just two streets over from Bebe.
It was Miki’s suggestion to go back to his place. She seemed a bit surprised when Bebe told her he had his own home where he lived with his two kids. Most women were surprised. Bebe wasn’t a bullshitter and he was about his business. He didn’t feel a need to impress people and live by their standards. If they didn’t like him how he was then fuck ‘em. And Bebe lived by his own rules.
Being analytical and with substance Bebe tried to live smart. He wasn’t frivolous with his money. He would splurge and indulge in something pricey every now and then, but it wasn’t often. Investing in home ownership was necessary for Bebe. It was what he wanted his kids to have. Bebe specifically picked Northridge to purchase his home. It was a beautiful area and the people cared about their property.
Miki looked around in the living room and over to the right at the formal dining room. She said, “Nice house.”
“Yeah, I haven’t really taken the time to furnish every room in here though,” he said nodding towards the empty dining room. “I’m not in a hurry.”
“It’s still nice,” Miki said walking further into the living room.
Shadow came running in from outside. Miki shrieked and ran for the front door. Bebe laughed. “He won’t hurt you.”
“I don’t like dogs!” She was clutching the front doorknob.
Shadow jumped up on Bebe happy to see him. Bebe pushed him away, “Get off me. You see I have company. And what was your ass doing outside?”
Shadow went to smell Miki. She said, “Will he bite?”
“Nah. He’s the goofiest Rottweiler Doberman mixed dog I’ve ever seen. Him and Kennedi are close. Partners in crime.”
Miki was still nervous. Bebe reached out for her. “C’mon, he won’t bite. He’ll leave us alone in a minute.”
Miki walked behind Bebe with her eyes on Shadow watching his every move.
“Let me show you around,” Bebe said pulling her along.
After a while Miki relaxed and was adjusting to Shadow’s presence. He was a friendly dog. He was goofy like Bebe said. Shadow liked sliding across the hardwood floors.
Bebe showed her his bedroom which was untidy. He said, “Why make up my bed if I’m gonna mess it right back up?”
He showed her the mudroom and laundry room. They walked through the kitchen. Miki asked if he could cook. Of course, he boasted about being an excellent cook. Around the back of the kitchen was a sunken sunroom currently being used as a recreational room. A door in the hallway lead downstairs to a den. On the left side of the house were the three secondary bedrooms and two full baths. One of the rooms was Bebe’s home office.
Miki said, “I really love this house.”
“I do too. That’s why I bought it,” Bebe said smugly.
Miki rolled her eyes playfully.
“So...,” Bebe started.
Miki raised her eyebrows, “So?”
“How much time do we have?” Bebe asked.
“About two hours,” Miki said.
Bebe casually said, “There’s a lot we can do in two hours.”
Miki grinned sneakily. “Like what?”
“Why do I sense you wanna be a bad girl?” Bebe asked suspiciously.
“I don’t. I was just wondering what you had in mind,” She said innocently.
“Not standing here.”
“Well let’s sit down.”
“I was thinking lay...lay down...in my bed,” Bebe joked.
Miki shot him a look.
Bebe changed his tone to a serious one. “I’m just playing. You don’t have to do anything you don’t wanna do.”
Miki said quietly, “I want to. I just don’t wanna do it for the wrong reasons.”
“Like get back at him?”
“Yeah. I’m attracted to you. I feel comfortable with you. I like you. But...”
“There is no but. That’s enough to not be doing it for the wrong reasons,” he said pulling her close to him.
Miki held onto him by his biceps as his arms embraced her. She looked up at him and whispered, “I’m scared.”
“Of being with another man?”
“No. I’m scared of Redd.”
Bebe released her from his hold and took her by the hand. “C’mon...let me make you forget about him for two hours.”
Miki didn’t object nor resist as Bebe pulled her into his bedroom. He ordered her to sit on his bed. In a slow tender and careful manner, Bebe removed her shoes and her socks. He gently massaged her feet. Miki hadn’t never had her feet massaged by a man. It felt wonderful. Her mouth fell open when Bebe kissed her toes. Oh my God! What is-h—Shit, that feel good, Miki thought.
Bebe continued to massage up her leg until he got to her waistband. He unbuttoned and unzipped her Capri pants. Those were tugged off. In the dim lighting Bebe could still see the fading bruises. Damn, what did he do to her? Bebe wanted to know but he didn’t want to ruin the moment. Instead he caressed and kissed her in all the bruised areas of her thick thighs. He looked up at her. She had one side of her bottom lip caught between her teeth anticipating his next move.
Bebe brought his mouth to hers in a deep sensual kiss assaulting her tongue immediately. Miki returned the kiss as her pussy throbbed. Her hands started roaming up under Bebe’s shirt. And just as she thought, he was ripped. He was also sensitive on the lower flanks of his sides. Her hands caressed him there and he grabbed them. When she tried again he groaned and snatched her hands from him and ravenously attacked her neck with hungry kisses.
Bebe’s hand went under her shirt around her back. He unfastened her bra. He pulled away so that he could ease her shirt over her head.
When he stood Miki could see that his dick was pressed hard against the inside of his pants. Miki removed her bra, slung it to the floor and grabbed his dick. Bebe stood fully before her looking down at her. He asked, “Whatchu gon’ do wit dat?”
Miki couldn’t contain her smile. She thought he was so sexy and cute at the same time. Miki took her time the same as he had done, to unfasten his pants. She reached in his boxer briefs and took him in her hand. She felt him jump upon her touch. She pulled his dick out and stroked it, getting acquainted with it, admiring it. He had girth and if she had to guess he was a good nine inches in length. It seeped pre-cum. Miki rubbed it in with the tip of her tongue encircling his head.
Her name escaped his lips in a whisper. “Miki...” he moaned.
Miki licked down one side of shaft then sucked his head. She did the opposite side then sucked his head. She repeated it for the top and bottom until he was lubricated in her saliva before taking him in her mouth.
Bebe wanted to cry she was sucking him that good. She was very methodical and deliberate with her technique. She would suck with the right amount of suction in a twisting motion using no hands. Her hands gripped him by the hips keeping everything in place. Every now and then she would deep throat him balls deep. Jesus! Bebe grabbed her twists and yanked her head back. “Damn girl! What the fuck you doing?”
Confused by his angry expression she asked, “You didn’t like it?”
“Hell yeah I liked it but you tryna get a nigga crazy over yo ass already. Getcho ass up in the bed!”
Miki giggled as she scooted back against his pillows. She slid off her panties and tossed them. She watched Bebe remove his clothing. His dick stood straight out. She smiled at the sight of his naked body. He was very nice to look at. It was odd to see a man nowadays without at least one tattoo. Bebe had none.
Bebe crawled in the bed covering her body with his. He aggressively kissed her in a possessive way claiming her as his in the moment. With the same passion he left kisses down her neck, over her shoulders, to her breasts where he suckled both with the same amount of attention, and on down over her taut stomach. As he kissed her stomach Bebe knew he had plans to put a baby in there one day.
When he reached the neatly edged triangle of hair in between her hips he stopped. Miki looked down at him with question. He said, “I don’t eat pussy.”
“Nigga! You gonna eat mine tonight!” Miki said playfully but she was serious.
“Damn, it’s like that?” Bebe asked. His voice softened, “Spread your pussy open for me.”
Miki widened her legs and reached down to do as he said. Bebe lowered his head in between her thighs. With the tip of his tongue he tickled her clit. Miki inhaled and caught her breath. His lips closed around her clit as he gently sucked it. Miki gasped without releasing the first breath. Then his tongue caressed every inch, every fold of her pussy back up to her clit. Miki had moved her hands away and they were now on his head as she wiggled under him thrusting back against his tongue. He then inserted it into her opening and tongue-fucked the shit out of her.
Don’t eat pussy my ass! Miki thought as his tongue found its way back to her clit. He stayed on it beating it with his tongue. Miki’s breathing deepened as she felt herself climaxing, “Oh Bebe...baby...I’m about to cum... Oh shit!”
Miki thrust wildly holding Bebe’s head in place as her pussy walls convulsed. His tongue was still applying pressure on her engorged now very sensitive clit. Not able to bear anymore Miki pushed his head away and clamped her legs tight.
“Goddamn, you pushing on a nigga,” Bebe mumbled.
Miki half whimpered half giggled as she came down off her orgasmic high. Bebe positioned himself in between her legs and kissed her with her juices on his lips, mustache and on his chin. Miki kissed him wildly inhaling the scent of her.
The tip of his dick found her wet opening. Miki thrust upward to have him inside her. When Bebe felt the warmness of her around his head he wanted to push deep inside, but he told himself about not being responsible when it came to pussy. He was disciplined in all other aspects of his life except when it came to pussy.
“C’mon baby,” Miki whispered.
“Wait,” he said. He retrieved a condom from his nightstand.
Miki wouldn’t object. Shit, she should make Redd wear condoms, but she knew that was out of the question.
On his haunches Bebe held her legs open and entered her. He knew Miki had sex with Redd on a regular basis, but her pussy was resistant at first. Her walls gave in and received him wrapping around him snugly. “Damn baby...whatchu doing with this tight ass pussy?”
He didn’t really want her to answer that. He lowered himself over her and covered her mouth with his. She moaned under him as he stroked her at an even pace. He pushed her legs up for deeper penetration. Miki cried out and pushed on his hips.
He moved her hands and began pounding inside her. Her moans and cries got louder. “Bebe baby...Oh God! Shit!”
The sound of his thighs slapping the back of hers drowned out the wet sloshing sound her pussy was making as she continued to excrete her juices. Miki tried to push him away and lower her legs. Bebe wouldn’t let her at least not right away. He pummeled deep inside. He wanted her to feel all of him, so it was him she only thought about.
Miki screamed, and her walls tried to expel Bebe as her pussy violently convulsed around him. Gripping him like that caused Bebe to release sooner than he intended. “Shit...damn, damn shit! Miki baby...what did you just do?”
“I don’t know...,” she whimpered.
Bebe eased out of her. She was wet, and he was covered in her wetness. There was even a wet spot under her. “Did you just pee in my bed?”
Miki sat up to look under her. “Did I?”
Bebe chuckled and kissed her tenderly on the lips. “No goofy ass girl.”
Miki looked into his eyes when he pulled away. She wished it was Bebe she could fall asleep with that night.
“What?” he asked.
Miki shook her head and looked away.
Bebe removed the condom and tossed it. He laid down beside Miki. “Come here.”
Miki snuggled in his arms. “How much time do we have left?”
“I’ll get you back to your sister in time. Don’t think about that just lay right here with me,” Bebe said.
Miki was about to relax when her phone started ringing from her pants. Miki jumped up and went to the edge of the bed frantically searching for her phone. She got in time to answer. “Hello?”
“Hey baby,” Redd said.
“Hey,” she said trying to remain cool.
Bebe knew she had to be talking to Redd because she got nervous. As she spoke her ass was in the air. Bebe could see her pussy and started getting aroused again. He found himself stroking himself then realized he didn’t need to stroke himself when he had pussy right in front of him. He reached over and got another condom.
Miki said, “Yeah, I’ll be home in about thirty minutes.”
“Don’t forget to call me Miki. I ain’t playing.”
“I won’t,” she said. Miki closed her eyes as she felt Bebe enter her from behind.
“It’s too late for you to be out as it is,” Redd said.
Miki didn’t say anything. Bebe was long stroking her hitting bottom. It had her trembling.
“You hear me Miki?” Redd asked.
“Yes,” Miki said trying to keep her voice even. “Redd, let me catch...” she paused as Bebe knocked her forward. “...up with my sister...I’ll call you as soon as I...get in the house.”
“Okay. Love you baby.”
“I love you too.” Miki hung up. Bebe didn’t give her a chance to confront him. He started pounding in her relentlessly. It was too much. Miki collapsed on the bed trying to get away from him. Bebe fell on top of her grinding his dick in her.
Miki cut her eyes back at him and laughed softly. Bebe whispered in her ear, “You know you done fucked up.”
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Yes, Miki knew she had just made things complicated. When she told Bebe she didn’t want to have sex with him for the wrong reasons a part of her wanted to be with him just because Redd slept around. She thought after it was over she would be able to make it a one-time thing and conclude it was a mistake. She would walk away still feeling empty. But that’s not how she felt at all.
“Call me or text me tomorrow okay?” Bebe said.
Miki nodded. He took her hand in his and brought it up to his lips. He said, “I really don’t want to let you go.”
“I know,” Miki said quietly. She leaned over and kissed him softly on his lips. “I gotta go. But I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”
Bebe didn’t say anything. He watched her ease out of his truck and shut the door. He kept his eyes on her. The front door opened.
Miki turned around and waved at him. She didn’t step inside the house until his truck was out of sight.
Miki shut the door behind her and fell against it. “Ah! Oh my God! Maddie, what have I done?”
“Did you sleep with him?” Maddie asked.
“Yes!”
Kizzie walked into the foyer, “Did I hear correctly?”
“If you heard that I slept with him then yeah, you heard right,” Miki said.
“Was it good?” Tanya asked from the kitchen.
Miki walked toward the kitchen. “It was great!”
“I can’t believe this,” Kizzie teased. “You creeping on Redd.”
“She should just leave his ass,” Tanya said under her breath.
Miki looked at the time on Maddie’s wall clock. “Is that the right time?”
“Yeah, give or take a few minutes. You need to get home?” Maddie asked.
Miki smelled her clothes. “I need to take a shower. I smell like Bebe.”
“Well let’s get you home,” Maddie mumbled.
“Wait, I want details,” Tanya interjected.
“Ooh, Tanya, I can’t. Bebe special,” Miki said playfully.
“Special my ass! Spill it.”
“Ride with me and she can fill you in on the way to her house,” Maddie said. “You coming Kizzie?”
“I gotta wait on Toni, remember?” Kizzie said. She helped herself to a homemade snickerdoodle. “You won’t have no cookies when you get back.”
Miki snatched one from the tray. “You make these Maddie?”
“Uh...yeah,” Maddie said grabbing her keys.
“I thought you were dieting,” Kizzie mentioned.
Miki said, “Forget a damn diet.”
As soon as Miki got in the house she drew her a bath. She called Redd. He didn’t answer. She left him a voicemail message and sent him a text.
Miki eased into the tub and immediately her mind was flooded with thoughts of Bebe. She smiled. When she thought of him pounding her it sent electricity through her body and made her shudder. “Ooh...damn.”
Her phone alerted her to a text message received. It was Redd responding. She reached over the tub for her phone. She grinned. Ms. Brenda: Had a good time, glad u invited me
Miki replied: glad u did, can’t wait until the actual party
Ms. Brenda: me either...g’nite
Miki smiled: good night
Miki finished her bath. She went to sleep wearing a smile.
“Miki.”
“Huh?” Miki mumbled. She was sleeping good when Redd came in waking her.
“Baby, who is this Ms. Brenda?”
Miki’s heartbeat quickened. Her eyes opened. Redd was on the side of the bed going through her phone.
“Oh, she’s a teacher at Téa’s school. Her and Mama are good friends,” Miki answered. She closed her eyes and turned over on her back.
“So she helping with the party?”
“Yeah. What time is it?”
Redd put her phone down. “It ain’t two yet.”
Miki drifted back off to sleep.
“Why you so tired?”
Her eyes opened again. “Huh?”
“You wasn’t drinking was you?”
“Uh-uh. I ate too much though. We had a good time. And you know my sister is crazy.”
“You still watching what you eat right? Your thighs getting real thick.”
Bebe love my thighs, Miki thought to herself.
“I ate chicken and a salad. Then I stuffed my mouth with some sausage. I know I shouldn’t have but it was so good!” Miki said. She giggled thinking of her time with Bebe. He was the best sausage she ever tasted.
“Well you can cheat every now and then.”
“Sausage ain’t really cheating. I’m on a low carb diet so I can have meat.”
Redd grabbed himself and joked, “You want some of this meat?”
I’ve been talking about that kind of meat the whole time...just not yours, Miki thought. “You crazy.”
Miki was disappointed when she realized Monday was a holiday. It totally slipped her mind it was Labor Day. That meant she would have to wait until Tuesday to see Bebe again.
In church she text Bebe through the whole service. She deleted all of it because they were talking about what they were going to do to each other the next time. She felt a little guilty because she was lusting and fornicating in her head right there in church.
Bebe wanted to see her again. He asked to see her Tuesday. Miki didn’t know how she could, but she wanted to see him just as bad.