“Why would I want you to do that?”
“I could ask the same question.”
“Do you get off on being controlling? I’ve never known you to be this way.”
“I’m not that young boy anymore, Yum Yum. The one who didn’t articulate how much my heart beats for you. The one who let you get away, and now I’m fighting to get you back. I’m a grown ass man, and now I’m going to do what I should have done all those years ago.” Her phone stopped ringing and started again.
“I’m taken now, Emery. As much as I’d love to rekindle what we had, someone else’s heart is involved now.”
“I can arrange for his shit to be ripped out. Problem solved.”
“Why do you want to kill him? You think I want someone who would kill an innocent man?”
“Nah, you want someone who’s going to appreciate you, love you, marry you, and give you babies. You can stop playing house with that clown, baby. Your home is right here.”
“You had your chance, Em. That ship has sailed, and I need you to be okay with that.”
“The ship sailed and docked right at your front door. Answer the phone, shorty,” I told her, ignoring that bullshit she was saying.
“Please don’t say anything.”
I chuckled lightly and held my hands up in surrender while she answered the call.
“Hello?” There was a pause before she scoffed. “It’s been two days, Liam. You haven’t called me in two days. Right. It’s always about your job. Listen, I can’t talk right now; I haveworkto do. If I’m available, I’ll come by. Exactly what I said, Liam. Good night.” She hung up, and I shook my head.
“Are you ready?”
“No.” She walked off, and I debated whether I should follow her and tie her ass up to carry her out, but when she returnedwith her bags, I smiled and stood. “Don’t smile at me. If I didn’t care about Liam, I would have told you to get the hell out.”
“What does he have to do with this?” I smirked.
“Considering you keep threatening to kill him, I have no choice but to do as you requested.”
I winked at her. “You learn quickly.”
“Whatever. Let’s go.” We left out as I guided her to my ride. Before she could get inside, I pressed her against the door, halting Juno from coming around. I looked down at her, taking her chin between my thumb and pointer so she could look me in the eyes.
“I respect you, Yumi, but I can’t stop my heart from longing for you. After all these years, my shit won’t let go of you. If you want this with me, then let me remind you of how good it feels to be loved by me. If you don’t, and you want to be with that nigga, then don’t get in the car, and I’ll walk away and won’t bother you again.” I could see her battling with my ultimatum. In my mind, I was begging her to get in the car. I needed her to see how much I needed her to heal my broken heart.
I signaled for Juno, and he came around to open the door for me. I slid inside, purposely leaving the door open for her to choose whether to get in or close it. She stood outside for a good ten seconds, and when she handed her bags to Juno, my heart smiled.
She got inside, and he closed the door behind her.
“Let’s keep this friendly for now, Emery.”
“I can be your friend, but I’m also going to be your man.”
“You said you respect me, right?”
“I do.”
“Then respect my wishes. Let’s get to know each other again before you make me choose.”
I smiled and looked over at her. “You already chose, my baby.”
Chapter
Seven
