“I don’t need to,” I said as I slipped out of the car. I knew he was mad that I wouldn’t let him open my door anymore, but I really didn’t care. Chivalry for other bitches should have ended when he got married.
“So now you won’t let me take care of you?” He asked.
“It’s just a door.”
“Na, it’s not just that. It’s you leaving me out when it comes to new pregnancy symptoms and new cravings. You used to send me pictures of your baby bump. You don’t anymore. You still haven’t told me when you want to do the gender reveal. You haven’t even brought up a baby shower. What are we going to name them? What stroller do you want? Do you want a bassinet or crib?”
“Is this what you want to do while we are standing outside of your marital home?”
“Would you rather we do it in front of my wife? Because I’m keeping the same energy.” He said as he invaded my personal space. I backed up until he had me pinned against his car. “Answer me, Snow.” He said as he cupped my chin. I thought he was tilting my head so I could see his eyes, but he was only making space to get to my neck. He started kissing me as his hands ran up my legs. When he started sucking my neck, all fight was gone.
“Cane.” I groaned as his hand pushed between the space between my stomach and jeans.
“What, you don’t want me to know how wet I’m making you?” He asked as he pushed my panties to the side. “That’s selfish.”
“What’s selfish is you not telling me you were. . . “
He pushed two fingers inside, causing me to choke on my words. I tried to fight the pleasure I was feeling, but it had been a week without him, and my whole body missed him. My eyes began to water as my body trembled. His hold got tighter around me as he added another finger.
Knowing I could barely take the ones he already had inside, he smirked. Although I had him wrapped around my finger, it only took his to make me cum. “Take it, Snow. Take it for me.” He said. And just like that, the tension slipped from my body.
“Just relax, baby,” he continued, coaxing. “I’ve got you.” He said as he moved his fingers in and out. I buried my face in his chest while I gripped his shirt. I was about to cum.
“I’m sorry.” He said as he kissed me. “I love you.” He said as he kissed me again. I felt his lips all over my face and neck as I came.
-
Why the fuck did I agree to this? I asked as I walked into Cane’s house. I wanted to show him that I was unbothered, and I could be cordial with his married ass, but right now I wanted to be anything but that. Especially when I saw the smug looks on his family’s faces.
They were acting like I was the fucking problem. One woman in particular looked like she wanted to kill both Cane and me. I knew then that she wasn’t a sister or a cousin. The deep scowl on her face gave her away. She was his wife. The woman who would always mean more to him than I did.
Though angry, she was beautiful. Her hair fell just past her shoulders. Her skin was dark chocolate. She was tall, too tall. She had to be about 5'11. She was so slim, so perfect. Now I know another woman’s beauty doesn’t take away from my own. But this swollen nose and glowing pregnancy skin that only caused acne made me feel insecure.
“This is my wife, Olivia,” Cane said. The word wife coming from the same lips he kissed me with, had me emotional.
I swallowed my tears, knowing I wouldn’t be able to explain them to her. “Hi,” I finally said.
She didn’t say anything. She just stared at my stomach and then back at me. It was clear she didn’t like me, and I wasn’t sure if it was because of the babies or because of him.
“This is my mother, Rose.”
“Ms. Carter to you.” She said. Damn, she didn’t like me either.
“Hello,” I said.
“Let’s go eat,” Cane said.
We walked over to the dining area, where two other people were already sitting. “That’s my
sister Sage and my brother Diamond.”
“Hey,” I said nervously. I recognized Diamond as one of the men who was in my apartment the night I met Cane.
“Hi,” Sage smiled. “Congratulationson the twins.” She squealed.
“Thank you.” I smiled.
Olivia sucked her teeth and plopped down in her seat.
