He nodded once. “That’s my girl.” The kiss he placed on my lips suffocated any doubt or fear that wanted to take control of my mind.
My fingers thrummed against my thigh as I tried to guess where I was headed. Free was sitting beside me, wearing a trench coat, looking too mysterious for me. It was taking everything in me not to burst out laughing because the jacket and shades combo was giving Blade. My girl was up to something tonight, but I was going to be patient and see what that was.
She intertwined our fingers, and I smiled, seeing her engagement ring on her hand. Like I found myself doing every day since I asked her to marry me, I lifted her hand to my lips and kissed her ring. We were still on a high from our trip. It felt so good, coming back home with the status of our relationshipupgraded to engaged. A year ago, a wife was the furthest thing from my mind. Yet today, it felt heavy to imagine a life without Free in it.
Her cheeks turned rosy every time I kissed her ring. “We should get matching tattoos, babe.”
Free didn’t have any, so it would be a new experience for her. “You think you can handle the pain?”
She flinched. “As long as it’s not anything huge.” She tapped her chin softly in thought. “Maybe like our initials?”
I dug my fingers in her hair and pulled her closer into my side. “That’s cool with me. If you don’t chicken out.”
She swatted me in the middle of my chest, making me laugh. “Says the man who was afraid of parasailing.”
I mugged her with a jerk of my head. “We were literally suspended in the air. Over the ocean. These people don’t even know how deep them waters go or what’s all down there. I can survive a tattoo, for sure, but them watersports is a different speed.”
She stuck her tongue out at me. “Like I said, . . . scary!”
I gripped the front of her neck, snatched her face to me, and sucked her tongue into my mouth. We both melted into a nasty kiss, where I enjoyed every drop of her saliva. If I could crawl in her mouth, I would. I was that crazy about her.
When she pulled away, there were stars in her eyes. I kissed her nose, admiring the pink blush she loved to wear on it. The truck rolled to a stop, and I peeked out the window, trying to see where we were. I couldn’t tell much from the parking lot though, so I returned my focus to Free.
“Ready to tell me what this trench is all about?” I pulled at the collar, and she swatted my hand away quickly. “We about to fuck?”
Her laugh spilled out of her like she was trying to swallow it. “I mean, yeah, eventually, but not right now.Damn!Can a girl take her man on a date first?”
I nodded. “Yes. Yes, a girl can.” I sat back and folded my arms over my chest. “Lead the way, baby.”
Her smile was the cutest as she knocked for Miles to let us out. I climbed out first, then held out a hand for her. I could feel her excitement growing. She jumped from foot to foot, then clapped her hands together.
“Okay, time for the big reveal.” She began to undo the belt of her trench, and I held my breath because I had no clue what was up under there.
A laugh tore from the depths of my soul when the mystery was revealed. Free wore a custom-made t-shirt with my baby picture on it. The funny part was that I was wearing this dinosaur hat that I was obsessed with. I continued to laugh when she stuck her chest out so I could read the words.
I’m with Stanlesaurus.
I reached for the front of her shirt and used it to pull her into my arms. “Oh yeah? That’s how you feeling?”
She nodded. “Oh yeah. I got you one too.” She reached back into the truck and pulled another shirt out of thin air. The only difference was that mine saidI’m Stanlesaurus.
“You are funny.” I chortled, looking at the shirt in awe. “I ain’t never had a shirt with my face on it before.”
I could tell she was feeling proud of herself, and for good reason. I really fucked with this. “I know. I’m your first everything, boo. Put your shirt on so we can go. We’re wearing these for a reason.” I looked at the shirt, then my woman, before shrugging and switching the shirt Free had made with the one I had on. When I was done, she wrapped her arms around my waist. “Twins!”
She took my hand in hers, then yanked me toward a huge, white building. When we got closer, I saw it was the One Galaxy Museum. They were known for their interactive art spaces. The sign out front told me that we were here for the Jurassic World theme they were currently doing. It said we would be taking an exploration through the age of dinosaurs.
The little boy in me who was obsessed with dinosaurs came alive inside of me. I rubbed my chest, trying to calm him down, but this was honestly the best surprise ever. “How did you know?” I asked Free as we made our way inside.
She giggled. “Your mama, of course. She was telling me stories about you the last time I was over there.” She glanced up at me. “I wanted to do something special for you. To show you that I see you too and that I love you. You make my life so easy. I can only multiply what you give me.”
“Thank you, baby. Seriously. A nigga lowkey geeked about this.” I rubbed my hands together as we approached the guy behind the counter. He explained the waivers to us while Free and I fussed over who was paying. I ended up winning, but I let her swipe my card so she could feel like she did a thing.
When we were finished with the paperwork, he directed us in the right direction, where we entered a white room where the instructor and other people were. The guy came over with two VR headsets for us. He explained how everything worked, then helped us get them on right.
I gasped when the jungle came alive in front of us. I could tell that I was going to really enjoy this. I reached for Free’s hand and gripped it tightly as the tour began. I had the best time, learning and exploring. It felt like we were really there, having to hike the terrain and all. Even the times where we got to pet baby Triceratops were magical, and a nigga never used that fucking word—unless it involved Free’s pussy.
My heart was so full as we walked out of the museum. I could only shake my head. I had really found favor with God when he sent Free to me. It was seeing her proudly wear her shirt and enjoy every moment of the museum with me that made me fall deeper in love with her. She just didn’t know I was going to knock the Sonic coins out of her for loving me so good.
