by Mona
“Malachi, I can’t find your car keys. I think you lost them.”
“It’s okay. Let’s get a room across the street at the Four Season’s and I’ll find them in the morning,” Malachi slurred his words as he looked deep into her eyes. Although he was drunk out of his mind, he was still alert. Alert enough to notice how beautiful Sherry actually was. Reaching up, he gently caressed her face. “You really are beautiful, you know that,” he said to her.
“You’re drunk, Malachi,” she responded.
“You think I’m too drunk to notice a beautiful and sexy woman when I see one?” He asked again slurring his words.
“I’ll tell you what, let’s go get this room and then we can talk about how beautiful and sexy you think I am,” Sherry suggested.
“Okay, lead the way,” Malachi slurred his words once again.
Thirty Minutes Later:
Once Malachi and Sherry entered the lavish suite at the Four Season’s Hotel, he immediately stumbled into the room and fell on the loveseat. Leaning back, he slumped down and stretched his legs out. As he began to rip off his bow-tie and unbutton his shirt, his eyes roamed Sherry’s body. Unsure if it was the effect of the alcohol or not, he suddenly wanted her in the worst way. Although she was beautiful, sexy, intelligent and just appeared to be an incredible woman, the only desire he momentarily felt for her was to use her to sex away any current thoughts of the one woman he wanted. The one woman he couldn’t have.
“Come here,” he said to her rather aggressively.
Sherry Jenkins was indeed a very intelligent woman and was in no way shape or form a fool. Although she was unsure of the reason Malachi invited her to be his date for the Banquet, she, however, did not miss the fact that he was still very much in love with Arianna Aeikan. Malachi did not share the details of what exactly occurred between him, Andre and Arianna upon his release, but she could pretty much guess that whatever did occur was nothing nice. The tension between Malachi and Andre did not go unnoticed, nor did the lust and desire Malachi possessed for Arianna either.
As she stood there, contemplating her next move, she eyed Malachi. The truth was, her best friend and colleague, Adele Lance was correct in her assumption. She had been secretly crushing on Malachi since he was transferred to Trenton Correctional Facilities when he was twenty one years old. There was no denying Malachi James was a cut above the rest. Among the killers, the robbers and the rest of the criminals, something was different about him and Sherry took notice her first meeting with him. Upon reading his reports, case file and learning of his history and the reason he was incarcerated in the first place, her attraction only grew, but, her profession and her lively hood were more important to her than a crush on someone who was unavailable.
As she continued to watch him, she licked her lips. A thought suddenly crossed her mind, in which she opened the small clutch she wore which accessorized with her long, tight fitting, black dress. As she came across what she was searching for, she slowly made her way to the sofa. Stopping directly in front of Malachi, she placed her clutch next to him on the seat. Staring into each other’s eyes, she slid her dress up in a very seductive manner. Once she removed her dress, she tossed it on the couch. Standing there in only black, laced underwear, no bra and black stiletto shoes, Malachi was speechless and in awe. Her body was something with clothes on, but there were no words to describe it with clothes off. Shit, he thought to himself.
No words were spoken nor were they needed as Sherry went to her knees between Malachi’s legs. Reaching up, she unfastened the rest of the buttons to his tuxedo shirt and unzipped his pants. Once she removed every piece of clothing he wore, she was unable to restrain herself as she then removed his boxers. Licking her lips once more, she grabbed his well-endowed penis and stroked it between her soft, feminine hands. The more she stroked it, the more it grew. Once it grew to its full size, Sherry felt a puddle form between her legs. She was that excited from Malachi’s hard tool in her hands. Her mouth watered as her eyes roamed his perfectly sculptured body. From his broad chest and shoulders, to his eight pack abs, to his Hershey toned, chocolate skin, and to his long, twelve inch shaft, Sherry was mesmerized.
Suddenly, breaking the silence, she asked the question that deep down she already knew the answer to. “Are you still in love with Arianna?”
Malachi stared at her with drunken eyes as he opted to curve the truth out of fear of hurting her feelings, but the old folks said it best, a drunk mind speaks sober thoughts. “Yes. Still, deeply in love with her. She and I even slept together six months ago, shortly after I came home, turning Andre and I into enemies. It only happened once, but I can’t get her out of my head or heart. The only reason I’m not with her is because she chose Andre and now she’s having a second baby for him. I invited you to the banquet because I’m attracted to you and I really didn’t want to go alone just to keep staring at her all night. I’m trying to respect her decision and give Andre the respect I should’ve been giving him. So, yes, I am still in love with her but I don’t want to be anymore. I just want to forget about her and get her out of my system. And shit, If I could get my brotherhood back with Andre in the process, that would be even better. I don’t want to envy him anymore. I don’t want to fight with him anymore. Man, I just want to be normal and live a normal life. I just want to get her out of my system, man,” Malachi confessed as he continued staring Sherry in the eyes.
“Thanks for being so honest with me,” she smiled at him. “Malachi, what would you like at this very moment? What can I do to make you feel better?” She never ceased stroking his swollen manhood. She kept stroking the whole time he confessed.
“Help me forget her,” he whispered, reached over and caressed her face. “At this very fucking moment, help me forget her,” he repeated.
“Your wish is my command,” she grabbed her clutch and opened it. Retrieving a golden condom wrapper, she placed her clutch down and tore it opened. Malachi watched her with pure lust and desire as she slid the condom on his erect penis with precision. Although it wasn’t her intention to engage in sexual intercourse with Malachi, she could no longer fight her attraction and desire for him. Not to mention, her body needed this, and for one night he needed her.
Standing to her feet, she placed both legs on the sofa on each side of Malachi and slid on his tool. They moaned in sheer pleasure as she adjusted to his size. Malachi guided her as he placed his hands on her waist. As their body created a rhythm, they stared into each other’s eyes. As he stroked her deeper and deeper, she then twisted her head in an exaggerated manner and moaned in even greater pleasure. He watched her beautiful, contorted sex faces and plunged into her.
“Aaaaargh! Malachi!” she screamed.
As Malachi was in the zone, his name escaping her lips suddenly gave him a familiar feeling. A feeling like he loved her, like inside of her was where he belonged. A feeling like this was the woman for him. As the feeling grew greater, he stroked her deeper, he fucked her harder and without even thinking, he reached up and tongue kissed her. When he broke the kiss and looked at her, he became overwhelmed with pleasure and without warning he groaned and called out her name.
“Aaah shit, Riri.” Realizing his mistake, he slowed down his pace, however, Sherry’s face formed into a devilish grin before whispering her words.
“Damn, Malachi. How did you know my nickname was Riri?” she asked before reaching down and tongue kissing him. The difference in her kiss was, she actually thought she succeeded in fulfilling his original request.
Chapter Twenty -Two
Four months later:
(Love & Redemption)
“How long has he been asleep?” Jason asked as he watched Ava put a sleeping Romero in his racecar toddler bed.
“For about an hour now. He had a full day. We went to Chuck –E- Cheese, we went out to lunch, then back to Chuck-E-Cheese and then we went for ice cream. I took him back to my house, gave him a bath and put his pajamas on. I knew he was going to be knocked
out by the time I made it here to your house,” Ava explained with a laugh.
Jason laughed as well while gently removing Romero shoes off of his little feet. “Oh wow, sounds like you two had a full and fun day.”
“Yes, we did. That boy is full of energy. He wore me out. Shoot, I need to be knocked out in the bed just like he is,” she joked.
Jason and Ava exited the bedroom. As they made their way down the stairs, Ava’s phone rung and she quickly answered once she recognized the caller. “Hey baby. I’m just dropping Romero off at Jason’s house now and then I’ll meet you over at Dre’s house. But, give me a minute and I will call you when I’m in my car,” Ava ended the call as she turned her attention towards Jason. “Sorry about that,” she said to him as she entered his living room. “So, here’s his diaper bag and an extra bag with all of his favorite toys, along with his favorite blanket. You know you’ll have problems if he doesn’t have his favorite blanket next to him when he wakes up. So make sure you lay it down next to him, so that way he’ll see it as soon as he wakes up,” Ava instructed Jason.
“Yes, ma’am,” he answered with a smile.
“Haha,” she responded with a smile. “I’m sorry, I know I go a little overboard with him sometimes. I just love him so much,” she said as she continued smiling. “I never thought I could love a little person as much as I love him. He made me want to be a better person. A more responsible person. A better woman. A woman he can be proud to call mom. I work hard every day to be that,” Ava expressed to Jason as she faced him. “Do you understand where I’m coming from?” She questioned him.
Jason studied her face before he answered her. “Yes. Yes, I understand exactly where you are coming from. I work hard every day at being a better person as well. A better man and the kind of man Romero can be proud to call dad.”
“Well, you have Jason. I was so angry with you for so long. I was angry two years ago and I was even angrier nine months ago when you went behind my back and you were awarded custody, but now all I can do is thank you,” she said to him with a warm smile.
“Thank me for?” Jason asked.
“For coming into his life and being a wonderful dad. I was wrong for not telling you about him. I’m really sorry about that. But I’m so glad that we’re co-parenting and I’m also glad that we’re actually geting along,” she expressed once more.
“I’m glad also,” he smiled at her.
“So, listen, I have to get going. Dre had to go handle something at Grover Manor so I’m going to sit with Ari. You know she’s nine months pregnant now and she’s about to pop that baby out any minute now,” Ava said.
Jason watched her headed towards the entrance of his house. Once she reached the door, something suddenly came over him.
“I still love you,” He announced, causing Ava to stop in her tracks. Unable to move, she stood in place with her back facing him. “Matter of fact, I’m still in love with you. I was the biggest fool in the world for not loving you better. I’m sorry for lying to you for years about cheating on you. All the times I looked you in your eyes and told you I wasn’t cheating. I’m sorry for even cheating in the first place. I’m sorry for not having enough respect for you to at least wear a condom every time I did cheat. My biggest regret of all was leaving you the way that I did. Ava, I’m so sorry for everything. I want you to know that I am a changed man. I am a new man and I know I’m sick with this illness, but I’m receiving the best medical treatment money can buy. I take my medicines and I live right. As long as I continue to take care of myself and receive the proper medical attention, I can live a long and healthy life. So, what I’m trying to ask you is, if you can please give us another chance?” Jason was now directly in back of her and when he gently touched her shoulder, turning her to face him; he noticed she was in tears. “Please, Ava? Can you please give me a second chance to love you,” he whispered to her. “Love you the right way?” He added.
Before she was able to respond, her phone, which happened to be in her hand, began ringing. As the phone rung, both Jason and Ava looked down. They had a full view of the caller’s name displaying on her blackberry’s screen.
(Ezekiel calling)
“Please Ava?” Jason asked once again.
Tears formed in Ava’s eyes as she looked into Jason’s, which were full of sincerity and compassion. “I don’t know what to say, Jason.”
“Say yes,” he whispered once again.
Ava’s phone vibrated in that moment.
Ezekiel: Baby, where are you?
TO BE CONTINUED IN: When I Loved You “Ava & Jason’s Story”
Chapter Twenty -Three
(Love & Pain)
“Baby, don’t worry about picking me up from the airport. Just go be with Ari. You can send the car service to pick me up from the airport,” Desmond spoke into the phone as Angeline placed the call on speaker mode.
“Are you sure, baby?” Angeline asked.
“Yeah, I’m sure. Just send the car service to me and I will call you to see if you guys are at the hospital or not? Wherever you guys will be at, I will meet you there.”
“Okay, baby. I miss you soooo much. It feels like you’ve been gone longer than only a week,” Angeline sang into the phone.
“Shit girl, I miss you too. Next time you’re coming with me. L.A. is beautiful as hell around this time.”
“Yaay, I can’t wait. I haven’t been there in a while,” Angeline expressed.
“Eh, you gonna show me how much you miss me later tonight?” He asked in a seductive tone.
“Of course,” Angeline replied in a low seductive tone as well. “Plus, I have a surprise for you,” Angeline said with a smile on her face.
“Oh yeah?” Desmond questioned.
“Yes. Matter of fact, I have two surprises for you.”
“Shit, then I can’t wait. They better be good too.”
“They are, trust me,” she said with conviction.
“Aight bet, can’t wait.”
“So, are you at LAX yet?” Angeline asked.
“Yeah, I just reached here. I’m about to check in my luggage. As soon as I land in J.F.K. airport, I’m a call you, aight.”
“Yes, baby,” Angeline replied as she couldn’t stop smiling even if she wanted to.
“Eh, Angie, one more thing.”
“Yes.” “Se pa pou dat, ma pe chante pou ou, Se pa pou dat, ma pe reve de ou,” Desmond sang to her in French bringing tears of joy to Angeline’s eyes. “For a long time I’ve been singing for you and dreaming of you too,” Desmond translated the words to the French song she sung to him on New Year’s Eve night. “My love is true and don’t ever question it again,” He added.
“Okay baby,” Angeline managed to say through her tears. “I love you,” she said.
“I love you more,” he replied.
Six hours later:
“Okay, Trice, you ready?” Angeline asked Patrice.
“Girl, I’ve been ready. You had me sitting, waiting on you for over thirty minutes; your ass better feed me.”
“I will,” Angeline responded as she couldn’t stop laughing at her. “Let me grab my purse and we can get out of here. I guess we can grab something to eat and go straight to Dre’s and Ari’s since she’s not in labor yet.”
“Well, she needs to be. She looks like she’s ready to pop,” Patrice expressed as she Angeline shook her head and laughed once again. As Angeline stood up at her office desk, her secretary entered the office with a solemn look on her face.
“Have you two seen the news?” She asked as her voice cracked.
“No, why?” Angeline asked. “Uuhm, I think you should,” she suggested. Angeline quickly grabbed the remote control to the small flat screen in her office and immediately turned to channel seven Eyewitness news. Her heart beat rapidly as she watched the television screen in complete shock.
BREAKING NEWS:
We interrupt your regular scheduled program to bring you this breaking news from Channel Seven Eyewitn
ess News. It appeared at approximately four p.m., flight three one two which was arriving at J.F.K airport, coming from Los Angeles has reportedly crashed. At this time, it cannot be confirmed if there are any survivors. It has also been reported there were a total of two hundred and ten passengers on flight three one two. Among those passengers, it has been confirmed Former Lakers point guard, now turned sports agent Desmond Aeikan is among the passengers on flight three one two. Again, I repeat, it has not been conformed if there are any survivors.
“Oh my God,” Patrice whispered in shock as she stayed glued to the chair she was seated in, unable to move. “Uuhmm, Angeline. I think you just had your menstruation,” Angeline’s secretary said softly to her as she touched her shoulder. Angeline stood frozen in shock, in a catatonic state, unable to move or speak. Patrice heard her and immediately rushed to Angeline’s side. Witnessing the red stain on Angeline’s white pants on her back side, Patrice began to scream.
“No! No! Call the ambulance! Call the ambulance now! She’s losing the baby!”
TO BE CONTINUED IN: A Man’s Heart “Desmond’s Story”
Chapter Twenty – Four
(Love, Surprises & Heart Break)
“Hold on! Ari! I’m driving as fast as I can! Are you in pain?” Rolonda asked Arianna whose water broke once they entered the car.
