C H A P T E R
S E V E N T E E N

Waking up out her sleep to the sound of her ringing phone, she sighed feeling around her bed until she landed directly on it. Picking it up she slid the bar over taking a deep breath before answering. "Hello?"

"Girl, Marcus is too fuckin' perfect! I woke up to see my room filled with red and white roses and Valentine Day bears and chocolates." Anaya squealed. "And he said its more coming. It's not even Valentines yet and he's spoiling me .. lord what did I do to deserve a man like this?""

Sitting up Alisha wiped the sleep out her eyes, "That's nice sis, but did you have to call me and wake me up out my sleep for this?"

"Oou I'm sorry, I know you're tired from that plane trip .. call me later?"

"Yeah,"

"Okay, love you."

"Love you more Naya,"

Hanging up the phone, she slide it under her pillow and sighed now fully awake. Turning on her side she looked over at Melvin who was knocked out beside her with his mouth agape snoring.

He showed up an hour after she landed and spent the night. He wasn't no Marcus or Ahmad but he did make her happy and she couldn't let him go no matter how many times he hurt her.

Looking at the date she sighed hating this time of the year Valentines day was a day she never celebrated .. she always wanted to but never had anybody to celebrate it with.

Seeing that she was not going back to bed anytime soon, she reached over and grabbed her laptop pulling up her sketches of designs.

Putting her glasses on she started creating new designs for their website. Sending the ideas to Anaya to get her approval, she began surfing the web out of bordem.

After an hour of being up, she felt him shift beside her, looking down at him she saw him rubbing at his eyes, "Whatchu doing up so early?" He asked her.

"Anaya called to tell me what her boyfriend did for her for Valentines so that woke me up and now I'm just surfing the web." She mumbled closing her laptop.

Sometimes she wished Melvin was the type to do shit like that for her, its been two years and he has yet given her a gift, in his eyes his gift was dick. But she knew he would never do that or change.

Scooting closer to her he drapped his arm over her pulling her closer. "You want to do something tomorrow for it?"

Looking down at him, she bit her lip trying to hide the smile that was coming. "What do you want to do?"

Smacking his lips, he chuckled. "Whatever you wanna do ma', its Valentines day .. I know you girls love this little holiday."

Laughing, she nodded. "We haven't been on a date in a while .. can we do that?"

"If that's what you want then I gotchu, just let me know the place."

Leaning up he kissed her lips, as she sighed watching as he moved hovering over her. Bending down he begin placing kisses down her neck, "Let me bless you with some Valentines Day dick, two for one special." He joked making her laugh.

Moments like this when he made her laugh, and had her in his arms she loved. But she knew once it was over things would go back to normal sadly.

When his phone started ringing he rose up to answer it then quickly unplugged it from the charger, and walked out to take the call.

Shaking her head, she got out of bed putting on one of his jersery shirts he has left over plenty of times already knowing who had to be calling.

Wifey..

Sliding on her slippers she sat at the edge of the bed sorta fed up with all of this. She couldn't continue to come second to another female he's supposedly done with.

When he returned his smile dropped when he saw her sitting on the bed staring back at him. "You good? Why you looking like that?"

Shaking her head, she sighed. "You're no good for me but yet somehow, someway we always end up here .. I mean you're still married and I know you're still sleeping with her but I can't leave you alone and I don't know why."

"Cause you love me and you know I love you, and you wrong I don't still sleep with her .. she just won't sign the papers."

Rolling her eyes, she knew he was lying. "I deserve better than this Melvin, I deserve to have a man cater to me every second of the day, a man I can call my own not share him, a man who respects me and loves me for me."

Walking towards her, he smacked his lips, "Where is this coming from? You saying I don't do none of that?"

"You don't, when I need you .. you're no where to be found, and then you're still lying about your wife .. you guys are not getting a divorce, you still live with her and I know you guys are still fucking! At first I was cool with this whole sleep together occasionally but you made me fall for you and after seeing my bestfriend and sister find guys that are damn near perfect, it opened my eyes to what I deserve ..I can't do this no more, I'm worth more than being some sideline to you."

Rolling his eyes, he chuckled. "You really buggin' ma', but anyways is you done or what? Cause I can leave now." He said bluntly not really caring at the moment.

"Fuck you Mel,"

Shrugging, he grabbed his clothes slipping them on then exited out her room. "You knew what this was from the beginning now you acting brand new," He called out.

Getting up she followed behind him pushing him so he stumbled a little bit down the stairs. "I knew what this was? Nigga all you did was lie the whole time, you had me thinking it was something else .. you played me and like a dumb ass I always took you back! I thought I meant something to you!"

"Who fault is that? You the fool in this situation, I got what I wanted." He laughed.

Tears burned at the brim of her eyes as she stared at him, sending a slap his way he held his cheek nodding his head. Walking out her front door he slammed it behind him.

Wiping her eyes roughly, she shook her head officially done with him. Usually she'd go back but this time she couldn't she deserved more and wanted more than what he had to offer.

In her eyes she felt he lost in this situation cause she was an amazing woman, a real man would know how to love and appreciate her and until that man came along she was just gonna chill and focus on herself.

At this point it was fuck love, get money and whoever was down to ride had to prove themselves, she was done being treated like shit when she was a queen, a black queen at that.

Happy Valentines Day to Me, she thought as she dragged herself up the stairs sadly.

-

"I know she's into romantic shit, and I'm honestly not that type of guy so what do I do? Valentine's day is tomorrow and I've never celebrated that holiday before." Ahmad admitted to Derek.

"What does she like? She like roses? Give her some roses, chocolate? Most women love chocolate and if you aren't too sure .. you said your bestfriend dates her bestfriend so ask her if you really wanna know what she likes and wants." He told him.

"You right, I was thinking about taking her back to my place setting it up real nice for her and cooking a romantic dinner then of course have sex afterwards." He laughed along with Derek.

"That doesn't sound bad either, most women just like the thought of you trying and you trying to make it as romantic as possible will automatically bring a smile to her face, my wife is like that."

"What do you do for her?"

"She gets pampered that whole day, at work I send roses and bears throughout the day, when she gets home, dinner is already cooked and set up for her, we eat then I give her back massages just make her feel good for that whole day, showing my love and appreciation for her."

"Sounds legit, I'll think of something thanks man but we can continue the session."

"You're welcome, now okay Friday we were discussing the relationship with your real brother .. have you talked to him?"

"Yeah, he's actually here today .. I told him to wait in the lobby until we got on the topic of him."

"You want him to come in now?"

Ahmad nodded, grabbing his office phone he told his assistant to send in Amir. A few seconds later Amir opened the door stepping in, slapping hands with Derek then Ahmad he took his seat.

"I'm Derek, I'm sure Ahmad has talked to you about me but today we're just gonna discuss you guys issues and how we can resolve them .. Ahmad admitted that he hates the fall out you guys had and really wants to resolve the problem. So first we're gonna start with his first question .. why did you not want him to tell about him getting molested?"

Sighing, he looked over at Ahmad. "Fear, she caught me when I saw her that one time and threatened me .. I wanted to tell mama and daddy but I was scared too, I was only ten I didn't know what to do .. I let her punk me out when I should've just trusted that mama and daddy would've handled it for us, I'm sorry."

"Did she ever touch you?" Derek questioned.

"Surprisingly, no .. I assumed after that she was but she didn't .. she only wanted Ahmad I guess, but I tried my best as a big brother because I noticed when I was around she didn't touch him so I would purposely be around, or be playing with him so he'd remain safe but the plan had to end when they signed me up for little league football so I had to go to practices and he'd be left behind, I always felt bad cause I knew he was suffering and I couldn't do anything! I'm sorry Mad, I should've been a better big brother to you."

Ahmad shrugged, shaking his head as he bounced his leg in a fast motion tryna remain calm. "You did what you had to do, she had us both scared .. I could've spoken up about it but I didn't so I can't even put all the blame on you."

"We're getting somewhere, this is good .. okay so from what Ahmad has told me you guys grew up close and as you guys got older you both started drift apart .. why is that?"

"It's my fault we even at odds, its just a lot of things that I've been battling within' myself for years and pushed him and my family away so I couldn't be faced with their judgment." Amir mumbled lowly.

"Battling with what?" Ahmad asked curious as to what was the cause of him being ghost all the time.

Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes as his leg shook. "My secret of being into men .. I never knew how they'd handle it cause when the guy I've been dating for the past six years came out to his folks they disowned him and I didn't want that so I distanced myself cause I'm not sure how my father would take it or Ahmad .. I was sure my mama and little sister would've been cool with it but I was scared and still scared honestly."

Ahmad sat their lost for words, he wasn't ashamed that his brother was gay .. he felt love was love but he did hate that he hid the secret for so long. "Amir, you were like my bestfriend growing up .. I looked up to you, I don't care who you love long as you happy is what matters the most and I'm sure mama and daddy would feel the same but you distancing yourself from us was only hurting you, we your only family that actually gives a damn about you, you don't wanna break that bridge and when you finally wanna come around its too late."

"I know and you're right, I'm sorry for all the fucked up things I've ever said and done to you .. I was wrong, I was really wrong for throwing Chanel cheating on you in your face that was a low blow for me and I know how much that hurt you."

Ahmad smiled, "Its cool, I'm passed it and I'm sorry to, sorry for making you feel as if you couldn't come to me and tell me your secret, we suppose to be able to tell each other anything."

"I know, but it was really just the thought of you being ashamed.. I mean I'm your older brother, what guy wants an older brother who likes men?"

Derek watched the two glad they were talking cause he saw how it bothered Ahmad that his brother and him barely spoke and barely had a relationship with each other.

"If you like men then thats you man, who am I to bash you for going after what you want? If ole' dude makes you happy, then so be it I'm not gon' stand on the sideline and be a hater about it .. thats dumb."

Amir nodded, glad he was taking the news well. "I appreciate it man,"

Once they hugged it out, Derek nodded. "See communication is the key to everything, you guys resolved the issue and hopefully y'all can move pass this and build that bond."

"I hope we can," Amir admitted.

"When did you realize you were into men?" Ahmad blurted out curious.

"I was like thirteen, but even before I never just found women sexually attractive like that .. always found myself thinking about guys ..but of course I dated girls cause I knew my friends wouldn't accept me, I did shit to please others while I was miserable and when I went off to college I broke things off with Carmen cause I started developing feelings for one of the guys in my History class and we talked on the low for some months, he was the first and so far last guy I've ever dated.."

"Are you more open about your sexuality now?"

He shrugged. "In a way, yes .. cause when people ask me or if females try and get at me, I tell them straight up what it is .. just ain't confessed it to ma' and pops and the rest of the family."

Ahmad nodded, "Mama and daddy anniversary party coming up, bring ole' dude and introduce him .. I'll be there for you, if you can't do it alone."

Amir, looked over at him and nodded. "Okay, you gotta be there though .. I know I can't do it alone."

"I gotchu."

-

Approaching his door, Cali pushed it open following instructions since he told her the door would be unlocked. When she stepped inside her hand immediately went to her mouth as she stared at the sight before her.

The room was lit by candles and roses petals were scattered on the floor. Ahmad stood right by his bar with a rose in his hand shirtless with silk red pajama pants, looking mighty fine.

Sitting her purse down she walked over to him, embracing him into a hug tightly. "What is all of this? I thought you didn't celebrate Valentines?" She asked pecking his lips.

Wrapping his arms around her waist, she stared down at her. "I wanted to surprise you,"

"You're full of surprises," She cheesed,

Grabbing her hand he lead her to his room where the room was completely dark but the candles made the setting more romantic.

He tried his best to make this night as romantic as he could, he took what Derek said and shit he saw online and did what he could.

He wanted her to know and see that his love for her was indeed real.

Standing directly infront of her he removed the sweatshirt she wore exposing her chocolate nipples since she didn't have a bra on, pulling her tights down he smirked shaking his head seeing she wore no underwear. "You was ready huh?" He asked rubbing his big hands up and down her body making each spot he touched warm up.

Stepping out of her tights she stood their naked, fully exposed in front of him. He took a step to admire the work of art in front of him as he took a seat on the edge of the bed.

Making her do a three-sixty turn he bit his lip, feeling himself grow but he had to control himself since he wanted tonight to be slow and passionate.

"Get in the bed," He demanded, voice filled with authority making her wet just at his tone.

Crawling onto the bed she turned and faced him sending a wink his way, he stood at the edge of the bed staring at his beautiful black queen. She sat there so effortlessly, looking beautiful as her chocolate skin glo'd with the candles.

Walking over to his dresser he grabbed the bowl of chocolate and strawberries. Getting in bed he sat directly in front of her with the bowl. Taking one of the strawberries out, he held it up to her mouth feeding it to her.

As she bit into it some of the chocolate dripped down on to her chest, leaning forward he sucked and licked it off. Dipping his finger in the chocolate he held his finger up as she sucked it all off.

Smirking she grabbed a strawberry feeding it him, smiling she licked the chocolate that dripped on his face alittle. "You aren't even doing anything and I want to ride your face." She mumbled biting her lip.

Shaking his head, he laughed. "You can ride whatever you want, I ain't gon' complain."

Leaning forward she kissed him on the lips, biting his lip in the process and slid her tongue into his mouth as she held both sides of his face kissing him hungrily.

After feeding each other strawberries and licking it off certain parts of their bodies, he dipped his finger in the chocolate then smeared it over her nipples before taking one into his mouth sucking and licking it off.

Her nipples were hard as she became more aroused from the magic of his tongue. Looking down at him, he looked up at her as he sucked and nibbled on her sensitive nipples.

Releasing it from his mouth, he took the bowl of chocolate sitting it on his night stand then hovered over her, attacking her neck with kisses making his way down leaving kisses all over her flat stomach.

Reaching the area he oso loved, he spreaded her legs wider positioning his face directly in her pussy then bent down nibbling and sucking on her clit as her juices started to flow.

She moaned and panted as he flicked his tongue in a fast motion, her clit was throbbing from him abusing it and the pleasure was really getting to her. Sticking two fingers in her pumped in and out moving his fingers in a comere' motion as he still sucked on her clit.

Squishy sound from him finger fucking her, could be heard all over the room and that alone made his dick ache from how wet she was and how bad he just wanted to dip inside her.

As her legs shook he didn't stop fingering her and feasting at the sametime. She moaned loudly grabbing at his head, pushing his head further down. "Fuck," She moaned biting her lip as she looked down to see him eating the best meal of the night.

Lifting her legs he sat them on his shoulders as he sucked and slurped, tongue fucking her. Her juices leaked into his mouth as the taste of pineapples lingered in his mouth making him want to continue.

When she came for the second time, her legs shook uncontrollably, as if they were having a seizure. Lifting up his face and beard was now coated with her juices but even then he still looked sexy.

Bending down he kissed her sloppily, letting her taste herself. Pulling down his silk pants leaving him naked her hand automatically came in contact with his shaft as she stroked it lightly.

Biting his lip, he looked down at her as she stared back picking up the pace of her stroking. His dick jumped a few times in her hand as her wetness leaked down her legs.

Letting go she pushed him back on the bed, flipped her hair to the side then deepthroated all eight-inches of him bobbing her head back and forth.

He watched her intently as she swallowed him whole, bucking his hips he started fucking her mouth making his dick hit the back of throat and causing her to gag but she enjoyed it. She left him have control for a while until she pulled his dick out her mouth, then spit on it making it sloppy.

Each time she released it from her mouth you could see the spit leave a trail from her mouth to his tip which sent him on a overdrive. Stroking him with her hands, she sucked the soul out his dick making his toes curl up as he moaned and groaned.

When he busted in her mouth, she sucked it a little bit longer then swallowed it all licking the cum that was on her lips as well which he thought was sexy as fuck.

Grabbing a condom from his night stand drawer, he gave it to her and she ripped it open sliding it down his semi-hard dick.

Rising up some, she positioned herself as she slid down on it sitting there for a few seconds getting used to his size before she started rocking her hips with her hands laid flat on his chest.

His hands rested tightly on her waist as she picked up the speed and began bouncing up and down making her titties bounce in the process.

She bounced, bitting her lip loving how good it felt. "Fuck, just like that." He gritted out, as she started swirling her hips.

Throwing his head back, he started moaning like a bitch. Usually he tried to surpress his moans, but he couldn't .. she was riding the shit out of him.

Tonight he was suppose to be in control but Cali flipped it and that turned him on more. He liked it when she took charge.

She was riding him so good, he started thinking about marriage and kids. He was planning the college saving funds and all.

Cali was in pure bliss, enjoying the sight of his reactions. She met her match when it came to sex, she was good in bed and so was Ahmad .. so together it was truly something special.

When she felt herself about to cum, she clenched her walls around his shaft. "Fuck..shit." He groaned,

Smirking, she rode him harder riding out her climax as they both came together. Collasping on his chest, they both breathed heavily catching their breaths. Leaning up some she kissed his lips smiling. "Happy Valentines Day," She blushed.

Smirking, he watched as she rolled off top of him laying beside him. Tossing her leg over his, she rubbed the side of his face as they stared at each other with nothing but love, want and desire in each others eyes.

Leaning forward she rested her forehead against his, no words were said because their eyes did most of the talking. Pulling her into him more, he sighed in content.

He loved this woman, and that scared him but he knew she was it for him. He was changing for the better, becoming something his mama always wanted him to become and he loved her simply for that.

For simply looking passed his flaws and loving him for who he was deep down. "I love you," He mumbled.

"I love you too,"

Shaking his head, he sat up. "No like I forreal love you, like I love everything about you .. ain't never met a woman like you, I don't know if you a gift from God or what but you are indeed a blessing ma',"

"You must like seeing me emotional? But I have to say the same about, I mean no one is perfect but Ahmad you may not see it but you are. I mean what man is going to take care and love another woman's the son the way you do. You treat Marquette as if he's your own and I adore that about you, and you treat me better than any man has .. you may not see it or feel like you are but you are a blessing, I know you're a work in progress and have a lot of faults but thats what makes you who you are and I wouldn't want you either other way."

Kissing her forehead, they laid there in silence lost in their own thoughts. The rest of their special night was spent with them talking about the future until one got in the mood and rounds of endless sex happened.

-

Alisha sat at the bar, spending her Valentines alone again. Playing with the drink she had been nursing since she arrived almost an hour ago, she sighed looking at her sisters and Cali's snaps of them boo'd up with their men.

"Can you get her a refill of whatever she is drinking," A guy said from behind her causing her to lock her phone and look back.

The man stood bout six-foot four maybe, light skin complexion with pretty hazel eyes. He was an eye candy but probably trouble. "Who are you?"

"Damion, and you?"

"Alisha,"

Sitting the seat next to her he watched the bartender slid her the drink, "I been watching you since you arrived .. you too pretty to be alone on such a night as this."

Scoffing, she rolled her eyes. "I like being alone, actually I want to be alone so if you could leave that would be lovely."

Throwing his hands up in surrender he stood tossing the money on the counter to pay for the drink. "I understand, you take care alright .. don't let whoever ruined your day get to you, it'll get better." He told her sending a smile her way.

Watching him walk away, she sighed knowing she was being an asshole when all he was doing was being nice. Calling out his name he stopped and turned, "I'm sorry, you didn't deserve that .. you want me to buy you a drink at least?"

Smirking, he walked back over. "I'm the owner of this bar, its cool .. really just wanted to come over and talk to you."

Chuckling lightly, she shook her head. "That was smooth,"

"I try, wanna talk over drinks?" He offered.

Nodding her head, she grabbed her drink, he ordered one then escorted her to a table. Sitting down she moved her hair off her shoulders nervously staring at him. "So tell me about yourself.."

-

Sorry for the delay, trying to update as much as I can!

Thanks for the love and support!
- Denise 💕