The biggest, brightest smile spread across his face. He lifted his gold-rimmed glasses to dab at his watery eyes. A live quartet began to play K-Ci & JoJo’s “All My Life”. I released a shaky breath, feeling more emotional, the closer my father walked me to my forever.
He extended a hand toward me that I happily accepted. My eyes drifted down to my handsome boys standing behind Poppa in their matching tuxedos. I gasped when I saw Loh’s haircut. They hadn’t told me a thing.
“Your hair,” I cried before my bottom lip poked out. My little baby had aged overnight, and I wasn’t sure how to feel about that. At least I could say his eyes still looked playful and full of life.
“He was ready for a change,” Poppa shared.
I nodded, unable to contain my tears. Thankfully, my makeup was waterproof. “I love it, Loh,” I assured him. He was bashful as he twisted from side to side.
I turned to Poppa and lost my breath. I always hoped the day would come when a man looked at me the way he did—with intense and genuine adoration. I couldn’t help but feel loved whenever I was in his presence. It was crazy that Poppa had been that for me long before I knew we would end up here. I guess it was no surprise that things happened the way they did because, like the love we had for each other, shit was just different with us.
Chapter 25
Lyrix
Ihuffed while trailing behind my wife into the movie theater. She’d dragged me to see some chick flick by her favorite romance author, Mycah Edwards. It was her first adaptation to film, and my baby had been raving about this since the announcement came out. Even though romance wasn’t my thing, I knew I would suffer through a movie for her. I would do anything for her.
She was a ball of excitement in front of me. Tonight, she was wearing a fitted graphic dress with black shark boots. Her amber scent tickled my nostrils, easing some of the tension in my shoulders. Her hair was freshly done and bounced with each step she took. Her ass did too. From the back, you wouldn’t know she was an expecting woman, but the moment she turned only a little, her bulging belly couldn’t be missed.
I smiled, feeling like the king of the world. Our baby girl was hiding all the first trimester, but it was like once we knew, she couldn’t stop making herself known. Grai practically grew overnight, and although we hadn’t confirmed it was a girl, I knew in my heart I would have a daughter. There was this image in my mind that I couldn’t shake. Grai, our boys, me, and then a baby girl. It felt right, so I trusted the vision in my heart.
My arms wrapped around Grai’s waist as we waited for traffic to clear so we could cross the street. She giggled when I kissed the crook of her neck softly. “Come on.” I took her hand as we started walking again.
Since no one was out front, we got our tickets quickly. We stopped at the concession stand so Grai could get her popcorn, Goobers, gummy worms, and slushie. I got a bottle of water for myself, then swiped my card for the purchase. I carried everything while she held onto my arm happily.
We entered the empty theater and made our way to the section Grai decided was ours. She got comfortable, ready to get the movie started, while all I could do was watch her. She was always beautiful, but she glowed differently when she was with child. Even her natural scent was sweeter. Anytime I was in the room with her, I had to touch her or be next to her. She eased my mind in ways nothing else could in this world.
The lights lowered as the credits began. Grai was busy munching on her snacks, happy to be here. Unable to help it, I lowered myself onto the floor and between her legs. Her eyes widened when she looked down at me. Her head was like it was on a swivel as she looked from side to side. “Lyrix, what are you doing?”
I chose to answer her by pushing her legs open. I hummed with a smile. I snuggled my nose against her pussy, allowing her essence to mark me as hers. I kissed her crotch a few times, then deepened it. When she moaned, I knew I had her right where I wanted her.
I glanced up into her passionate eyes, then slid her panties to the side. I eased a finger inside of her, and she hissed. I stroked it in and out of her three times before I became jealous of my own finger. My mouth took its rightful place as I began sucking on her clit.
I moaned, becoming more immersed in the art. My head twisted to the side as I savagely devoured my favorite treat. The way Grai’s pussy gushed was always the perfect reward. Even as the opening credits of the movie began, I didn’t stop. I pulled her body down lower and buried my face deeper.
Grai had her hands anchored to my head as she tried to watch the movie. Because I knew this was a big deal for her, I didn’t keep her attention for long. I hummed against her clit, toying with it playfully. She squirmed and gave me exactly what I wanted. I licked my lips, feeling satisfied for the moment.
I eased back into my seat, picked up her slushie, and took a long sip. When I glanced at her, she was glaring at me. I smirked. “What? Enjoy your movie, baby.”
She snatched it back. “That’s mine.” She was so damn stingy. I should’ve known that was what the glare was for. “Now it’s empty,” she whined.
I smiled, then leaned over to peck her lips. “I got you, baby. Relax.” I left her to go get her another one because that woman was my world. There wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her.
Epilogue
Grai
“Ahhh!” I screamed when a pain rippled down my spine, jolting me from my sleep.
I felt Poppa jump up and turn on the light without pause. “What? What is it, baby?”
He placed a knee on the bed to hover over me. I shook my head, trying to speak, but the pain was nearly unbearable. Warm tears scurried down my cheeks. I tried to regulate my breathing but failed miserably.
“Something’s not right with the baby,” I expressed between sharp pains.
Poppa wasted no time hopping up to get dressed. He grabbed my robe, then laid it on the bottom of the bed before trying to help me up as best as possible. The thought of having to go down the steps had me ready to cry, but the second he had my robe on, he scooped me up. I sighed in relief, allowing my fingers to cling to the fabric of his t-shirt.
Mama Dee was in the hallway when we passed by. “Can you stay with the boys, Ma? I’m taking Grai to the hospital,” he called over his shoulder without stopping to hear her answer. We both knew what her response would be.
