I open my eyes and stretch to the soft awakening of the morning. I look out the window as dawn began to drive away dusk and make way for a new day. My eyes went to the woman curled up beside me and I smile as I kiss her forehead she shifts a little, but still remain asleep.

Last night came flooding back to me and I breathe a small prayer of thanks at how fortunate I was that last night circumstances did not break what I was beginning to foster fill my mind. I gently pull away from her ignoring my need and went to the bathroom before heading downstairs to fix breakfast in bed for the love of my life.

I was halfway through finishing when my phone rang. I look to see that it was Myra and I quickly answered my heart fearing the worse but nonetheless preparing myself not to be overwhelmed.

"Hey moms," I said as I took the last set of fry dumplings from the frying pan and placed them in the bowl with the others.

"Julian baby," I heard her said softly, "I have bad news." I brace myself as I waited for her to continue. "It's pops, he had a stroke last night and is now in a coma."

The silence between us lasts a few minutes before I said, "We'll be over a little later."

"Ok baby," she said ringing off.

I lean against the countertop for a minute then returned to preparing breakfast I had to keep myself busy to keep the feelings that were threatening to rush to the forefront.

I had to keep busy as I did not want to accept that in a few hours I might have to say my farewell to my father. How I would have wished for a different outcome, but we all know life gives and it takes away.

With breakfast on a tray, I made my way to my wife, one of the gifts I was more than grateful I had received. Leslie and our baby were like a balm to my sorrows the thought that I had them to fill the void that Kenton's departure from my life would leave was very comforting.

I walk into the room and place the tray by the bedside table before I lean down to her sleeping frame and nibble on her ear before saying softly "Wake up sleepy head."

She smiles as her eyes flutter open and she looks up at me then stretches. She seems more beautiful every time I look at her.

"I brought breakfast," I told her indicating the tray.

"Ok," she said then sit up, "but have to go to the bathroom this peeing for two thing ain't easy."

I smiled as she rushes for the bathroom and I took the tray to the bedside table where I place it down then took from the drawer the watch that father had given to me. I turn it over read the inscription and felt my heart sink with the reality that I was on the road of finality with the man that help to mold me into the man I am. Our final goodbye was now at hand.

I gently caress it before I return it to the drawer then look to see that Leslie was standing there looking at me. When she walks over to me and walk into my arms I held her close drawing from her comfort the strength that I need.

I was also a balm to have her silent support and understanding. I was in no mood to have words spoken as words would only cling themselves to me and fuel my brokenness.

"Let's eat and then I call Mama," I told her and after she was settled in the bed we proceeded to eat and make small talk with Leslie trying her best to keep me jovial.

"So yuh not only handsome and great in bed, yuh can cook as well," she said teasingly before sighing contentedly and lean against the pillows to stare at me.

I laugh as I replace the tray on the bedside table before I lay between her legs and gently kiss her stomach. She caresses my face and gently said softly.

"Thank you for always working it out with me."

I smile at her and said in return, "I should be the one thanking you love, you just fit together the pieces that will forever complete me."

She giggled as I blow against her stomach and kiss it again. I must admit I never in a million years would have expected things to be like this, every curve, bump, and attempted derailment only secure and cement us further in this our love.

I thought back to last night and how Kameel and Estelle could have torn us apart. I close my eyes and silently prayed for us to overcome every trial that lay ahead of us.

When I look back at her she was staring out the window her lips being nibbled in that way that indicated she was thinking deeply about something.

Shifting and bringing myself closer to her naked breasts I breathed against her nipples simultaneously before I flick my tongue over a now peaking nipple.

"What's the matter, babe?" I ask her as I nuzzled my face against the rise and fall of her pert breasts.

"I am not looking forward to seeing Estelle," she said then shifted further in the pillows as I continue to place my attention on her distracting breasts.

I pull away for a bit then said. "Stella cares deeply for dad despite her selfish ways. Seeing where things are at with him right now she might be the least of our worries."

"Well let's think about that later I like what you're doing better," she said pulling me back to her breasts.

"You don't affi say it twice baby," I told her then proceeded to lavish her breasts with more attention.

I smile as her body began to get heated under my administration. I kiss her breasts then up to her neck where I nipped the soft flesh teasingly before I claim her lips in a hungry kiss. I loved the way she kissed me heatedly.

She moans in need as she spread her legs apart to accommodate me after. She pushed my boxer down and I hurriedly get out of then, when I slipped into her heated flesh and we make love I knew that I will forever need Leslie as my pillar of strength as I protect her from all harm and danger.

A few minutes later after we lay spent and wrap in each other's arms contented in just being with each other I reluctantly pull away to go and call Mama to share the current situation involving Kenton.

"Les babe?"

"Yes hun"

"I love you"

"I love you more"

As I walk to the bathroom I knew no truer words were spoken. Sometime later after we were through talking to Mama and even end up making plans to go by her next weekend and Leslie was now on the phone with Ian when we heard a knock on the door.

When I open it I was standing face to face with Kameel

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Wats up unuh good? 😁

Well here comes Kameel and whenever he comes around nothing good happens...what's he up to again? Is he here to finish the fight?

Thanks for all your support again my friends, comment vote and know I am happy you're here 😍