I was busily scrutinizing myself in the mirror a few hours later my face flush and my body still tingling with the sweet aftermath of Daniel and my lovemaking. I was caught between reminiscing and wondering if my sky blue jeggings and champagne silk cowl neck long sleeve silk blouse were appropriate for tonight's visit. I decided it would be as I slipped my feet in a soft velvet-covered peek-a-boo strappy blue ankle buckled wedge.

My makeup was a light mixture of blue with gold eyeshadow and nude lipstick. I experiment with a touch of blush on my cheekbones and decided my handiwork was rather appealing. I head to the closet for the shoulder strap bag that I would be carrying and quickly add the necessities I would need to take with me.

After Daniel had left somewhat
reluctantly after we had made love in the living room I had showered and use the remaining time to baked a small lemon cake from a quick fix cake mix. I now head for the kitchen to make the necessary preparation to take it with us, once finish I proceeded to text Ian. We chat about my current physical condition and I inform him I would be heading with Dan to visit his adoptive parents so I would not be here when he got home.

I was in the middle of replying when Dan call. I glance up at the wall clock and saw that I still had a few minutes before he was scheduled to pick me up.

"Hi," he said when I answer and I doubt I would ever get used to the sweet effect that the husky baritone of his voice had on my senses. "Miss me?"

"Hi," I gush and clear my throat to get myself back in control. He sent my hormones raging more than our baby who was now at ease and no way near being the rebel he or she was this morning. "Should I?"

He laughs at my reply before informing me, "Am heading out now, will be by you in a bit."

"Ok," I reply feeling my body leap with anticipation.

"Les?"

"Yes?"

I wait for him to continue and when he spoke I stood there smiling like a lovesick fool.

"I just want you to know I appreciate you being here for me tonight. There is no one else I would want with me or to see me through this but you."

I felt all my love resurface with a surge as intensifying as electricity and I walk to the refrigerator and took out a tub of yogurt I had place in there. I pull the covering off and place a spoon full of the creamy raspberry flavor in my mouth and took an appreciative swallow before I respond.

"It's the least I could do Dan. I will always be here for you no matter what. I see you as a dear friend."

Now this shit that I was spewing from my mouth only God himself could understand. Here I was friend-zoning the one man I was utterly and completely in love with. I however never expect to hear him laugh and his reply only infuse how tangled I was.

"Well, a friend is a start, Les."

I swallow another spoon full of yogurt and ask, "A start to what?"

He gave a soft chuckle and replied, "To having my desires."

Desires?!  What the heck could he be referring to? Was this another level in the charade? Was he feeling the way am feeling? I ask him none of these questions but empty the yogurt container and hope I made it through tonight with the rest of my heart intact because the more I pretend with Dan the more real it became for me.

"Are you ready?"

The question invade my thoughts and I gasp as I thought how Dan's desires as well as mine had a way of sending me into a tailspin and leaving me satiated but still hungry and wanton for more. But hell yes I was ready.

I felt my mouth open to reply but was grateful I had choked up because my misconception of his questions would have had me revealing I was no way near the friendzone with him.

"If your ready am almost there and take an umbrella it is starting to drizzle."

I was happy he could not see my flush face and know the reason for my embarrassment so I quickly answer and got things together before he arrives.

I walk onto the veranda as he drives up the lane. I felt an increase in my awareness as he parks the car got out and walk up to me. He is now wearing black jeans, a yellow polo shirt with black piping around the sleeve and collar, on his feet were pristine suede wallabies. That awareness skyrocket as he pulls me to him and kisses my lips gently yet possessively.

My eyes flutter open seconds after the kiss ended and I fought the urge to pull him in for another. He took the bag I had place the cake in then ensure the door was properly locked then accompany me to the car. The rain had started and I nestle close to him under the umbrella we were sharing. I love the sweet mixture of his cologne and the fresh scent of the newly falling rain of the cool evening.

Once inside the car he smiles at me before he pulls out and made it onto the street. I smile back my heart filling up with my love for him. I wish I did not have to share him with that other woman but I knew I could not and would never let Daniel go.

We chat as we drove onto the newly renovated highway that leads us unto Duncan taking the right turn away from the bustling town we drove onto the quiet streets that were bordered by neatly lined and well-kept hedges that hid secured walls and railings that kept the huge houses behind them somewhat hidden but secured.

I felt my heart gave a little flutter of anticipation as we pull up to one of the houses, slip through the electronic gate, and park to the side of the house. The evening was about to begin. Within the confines of this three-story mansion stood another chapter that I had to write as Mrs. Julian Daniel Myers.

At our reception, I had friends and family who were prepared for my new role but tonight I was walking into a different setting where I would be scrutinized by a set of people who were a far cry from Mama. Tonight I would be judge by different standards and criteria.

I took a deep breath and steady my racing heart. I came for Dan and would not allow myself to be pressured by the unknown that awaits me. The Reeves were Dan's parents and no matter what, tonight was merely about giving my husband the support he needs in this trying time.

The rain was now a heavy drizzle and I nestle close to Dan much for shelter as well as comfort as we made our way around to the front door. I told myself I was ready for this but when the door was open a few seconds after we step onto the pillared verandah and rang the bell and I came face to face with the owner of the voice that had reverberated in my mind I froze and stared.

I knew I smiled, I knew I kept my cool, I knew my eyes took in every inch of her standing there in white skinny jeans, a red silk and lace camisole beneath a red spandex biker styled jacket with its array of buckles and zippers on intricately placed pockets. 

Her bleached locks were pilled into a neatly designed faux mohawk and her face expertly made up with tones of red eye shadow, white liner, and red scarlet lips beamed at Dan as the voice I will never forget said with delight.

"Dan babes I am so glad you're here."

Her womanly curves so defined and ample in their well-fitting attire that gave such a daring display of cleavage engulf Dan in an embrace that not even an ant could squeeze through. I stood there and watch the embrace that took my earlier pep talk to myself down a notch and grip my purse tightly as I tried to remain calm.

"Stella let Julian in out of the draft child," a voice chided from behind and I look from the embracing couple to the voice.

I watch as she steps closer and stares at me her dark eyes a pool of blatant scrutiny. I felt Daniel's hand on my wrist when he was released and I wonder as we slip through the door and into the warm confines of the huge receiving area what had I agreed to.

Estelle turns to stare at me as Dan moves to embrace Myra and I wonder why I had not stayed home and binge on raisin nut ice cream and honey roasted peanuts.

"Mother," I heard Estelle said after the two pull apart. "Isn't Dan's wife pretty?"

Mother?!

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Look here now Leslie is once again on loves roller coaster. With this new revelation will she stick around and never let go as she says..
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