“This what you did with all the money I gave you?” He asked.
By now, he pulled back just a little. One strong hand still remained cupping the bottom of one ass cheeks. He looked me deeply in the eyes and waited for my answer.
“Yes, well…I bought this cute little silk set that I got on now. I just wanted to make you happy. I know your parents’ divorce is bothering you. I’m here for you and wanted to make your home feel like a home and make sure you remained in the holiday spirit even though a big change in your life is taking place.” I said each word soft and meaningfully.
“Damn man, this means a whole lot to me. Thank you, baby. This is why I need you in my life.” He pulled my hand up to his mouth and kissed it.
“You didn’t have to do all of this, but you did it and it’s making me feel good as hell. Tomorrow, I’m taking you shopping though. I gave you all of that money so you could be comfortable while you’re here.” He added kissing my hand again.
“Okay, we can do that. I didn’t get to cook for you like I planned on doing. I got super engrossed in decorating and overseeing the men that I hired to put them big ass trees up.” I smiled.
“About that.” His eyes darkened.
“I’m gone give you my managers number later. I know you wanted this to be a surprise, but niggas are creeps and I don’twant you alone with strangers when I’m not around. Any other surprises that involve needing help, call Iceman so he can help you out, okay?” His voice was a little stern.
I didn’t take offense because it was just in his nature to protect me.
“Okay that’s fine with me.” I smiled.
“I just wanted to make tonight special when for when you got here.” I reassured him.
“You did the fuck out of that. I already got some content that I’m about to post on my Instagram. I just need your business Instagram to tag. By the morning yo shit gone be lit, watch.” He smiled.
Him being so excited for ‘Atmospheres By Tavia’ I got excited too, just thinking about all the possible traction that I would receive just from Dreu’s small promotion video. Not once did I think about that when decorating for him.
“On some real shit,” He tightened his grip on my ass cheek. “I want the fuck out of you. All of you.” He kissed the tip of my nose.
“I want you when you feeling good and at your full potential,” He kissed the bridge of my nose.
“And I want you still when you at your low points, second guessing things.” He kissed my forehead.
“This what the universe was trying to communicate between the both of us.” He pulled away and just stared into my eyes.
It felt like Dreu was searching for my soul through my eyes.
“I ain’t tryna overlook the foul shit I did to you years ago. I know it’s gone have you hesitant to become mine again.” His shoulders dropped.
“I just want you to know that if it wasn’t for you being here in my home…doing all of this.” He gestured his hands at the decorations then licked his lips.
“I’d probably be losing my fucking mind, out doing dumb shit…spending money recklessly to feel the void that I’ve been having since you walked out of my life.”
I simpered at his words. The acknowledgement of his wrongs spoke volumes. The sincere look and the steadiness of his voice moved me as well.
“I’m here, Dreu. I’m happy to be here, and I don’t think I’m ready to leave to go back to Vegas so soon.” I sighed, being totally honest.
“I’m scared a little, but I’m not gone stand in front of you and act like I don’t still love you deeply. I just want us open to communication. Like if you get tired of me or in vice versa, we honest with each other.”
I placed my hands flat against his hard chest and rubbed up and down slowly. I enjoyed the heat that radiated between both of us.
“Got it, so I guess that means you back my woman and ready for me to move yo shit up in here so you can redecorate the rest of my house.” His silly smile reached his eyes.
“Dreu—”
I gasped soon as he scooped me up in his strong arms and guided us towards his steps.
Chapter 17
Dreu
