As time went on, I continued to eat and then I got bigger.. I started to have a bunch of mood swings.. Gosh I feel bad for Michael.. He has to deal with not one, but two pregnant women.. Did I say pregnant? Lisa is pregnant.. Not me.. I mean.. We want a baby and everything but I know the truth.. Anyway.. I was thinking about making a dinner and inviting her over this morning so I could form a bond with her.. It might sound crazy but if I am to be the step mom of this baby, I may as well be friends with the mother.

So I went downstairs and started searching in the phone book.. There are a lot of women with the name Lisa.. Maybe I should have asked Michael.. No.. I don't think he'd tell me. Hmm.. Maybe.. And only this time will I look at some things.. I can.. OH MY GOSH! THAT'S IT! I ran around the house, looking for the number.

Suesie: Surely she'll be there.

I said as I dialed the number. It rang until I heard a voice.

Lisa: Presley speaking.

Suesie: Yes, is this Lisa?

Lisa: Yes it is, how may I help you?

Suesie: Hi Lisa, this is Suzanne Jackson.. We met in the park the day you told my husband that you were pregnant with his child..

The the went silent for a while.

Suesie: Well um.. I just called to invite you over for dinner at our house.

Lisa: I hate to be rude but.. Why?

Suesie: I figured, since I'm going to be the step mother of your baby, I thought I should have a chance to build a bond with you. After all, I don't want us feening over everything that's unnessesarry. That would set a bad example for the baby.. The point is.. I'm saying, your child will be treated like it's my own since I'm a barren wife. And also, this baby will be apart of my life for the rest of my life. I honestly don't want to exclude you from the picture so..

Lisa: Uh huh..

Suesie: Well.. The dinner is at eight tonight but if you can't make it, it's fine and we can reschedule this.

Lisa: Does Michael know about this?

Suesie: Absolutely! I've talked it over with him and he knows.. He just doesn't know that it's happening today.

Lisa: And why is that.

Suesie: The day we found out about you being pregnant, I told him that he was supposed to invited you over for dinner so that we could work all of this out. Well, he agreed and I let him know that if he didn't do this, I would. And so.. He procrastinated and never called, did he?

Lisa: No ma'am.. I can't say that he did. Last time we talked was me getting pregnant and the time before that was when he quit his job here.

Suesie: That's what happened.. So um.. Are you coming?

Lisa: I'll try and make it.. What time did you say to be there again?

Suesie: Eight this evening.

Lisa: Thank you Suzanne.

Suesie: Anytime Miss Presley.

Lisa: Call me Lisa, by the way.

Suesie: Lisa.. Good bye.

I smiled. Then we hung up. I went straight to the kitchen and began to cook. Chicken, rice, green beans, mashed potatoes and etcetera. You know.. Soul Food. Michael came home early tonight and I didn't notice him come in. I was still trying to hurry and make the dinner before it was time for Lisa to come over. Michael wrapped his arms around my waist which caused me to jump a little and for Michael to smile. He kissed my neck and rested his chin on my shoulder.

Michael: Hey baby.

Suesie: Scared the life out of me, warn me when you come home, okay?

Michael: I'm sorry baby.. I just couldn't wait to see my babies..

Suesie: I caught that.. Michael, look. I'm not pregnant, I'm just gaining weight and you already know that I materially eat a lot.

Michael: But now you eat enough food for my whole family!

Michael grinned. I didn't find it amusing.. I wanted to cry but I just held it in.

Suesie: So I'm fat?

Michael looked at me and turned me towards him.

Michael: Baby..

He pulled me into a tight hug and kissed me passionately. Michael kissed me again and again until I smiled.

Michael: That's better. I Love You..

Suesie: I Love You too Michael..

I looked at the clock, it read seven fifty.. I started pushing Michael up the stairs and urged him to get ready.

Michael: Ready for what?

Suesie: We have a guest coming over. Go throw on something nice.

Michael: Who is it that I'm looking nice for?

Suesie: Your boss..

Michael's eyes widened.. He got the wrong boss in his head and raced up the stairs.

Michael: Are you going to dress up too?

Suesie: After I set up!

I finished the food and quickly set the table. I took one step towards the steps and the doorbell rang..

Suesie: I am not getting that! Michael!

Michael: I'll get it!

Suesie: Thank you baby!

I yelled as I passed him on the stairs. Michael went down the stairs and then rubbed his hands together before opening the door..

Michael: Welcome to the-.. Lisa?

Lisa: Hello Michael.. Is Suzanne here?

Michael: She's upstairs getting ready..

Lisa: Okay.. Um.. You look handsome!

Michael cleared his throat.

Michael: Thank you.. So do you.

Lisa: May I come in?

Michael stepped back hesitantly and closed the door behind her. Michael prayed that Suzanne would come down soon.

Michael: Yes.. Sit down and SUZANNE! Will be down here shortly. SUZANNE!

Lisa: Alright then.. Thank you.

Suesie: Okay okay! Here I come!

I was putting on the other earring as I came down the stairs in a blue dress that had a cut in the side. It had a sweetheart cut at the neckline and, it may sound weird but, it was a invisible strapless top.. The dress looked strapless because the rest of the top was invisible. Understand now? I hope so.. If not, there's nothing I can do about it.

Michael & Lisa looked at me and he instantly smiled. I'm not sure if it was a smile of salvation or a smile of sarcasm. Sarcasm says, Why did you invite her over here? Whichever it was, I was about to find out.. Michael took me by the hand and looked at me.

Michael: You look beautiful Suzanne.

Suesie: Thank you Michael. You look handsome and Lisa, you look absolutely stunning.

I smiled at her. She returned the smile.

Lisa: Thank you Suzanne.

Michael wrapped one of his arms around my waist and pulled me close to him. I glanced at him and then I looked back at Lisa.

Suesie: Ready for dinner?

Michael: Yes, I'm starving!

Suesie: Lisa?

Michael:

Lisa: Show me the way.

Suesie: Right this way.

I smiled as I began to lead her to the dining room. Michael stayed close to me and pulled me to the side once she sat down.

Michael: Can we talk?

Michael whispered into my ear.

Suesie: Yeah. Um, please excuse us.

I said to Lisa.

Lisa: No rush.

She smiled. I was pulled into the hall and into a closet or small room.

Suesie: What's wrong?

Michael: Why is she here? Why did you invite her over?

Suesie: One, because she's having your baby and I will be the step mother and I want be a part of the child's life with a good bond with the mother. Two, Michael.. Stop it. Stop being childish.

Michael: I'm not! I'm not being childish!

Suesie: Oh really?

Michael: Really..

Suesie: Why were your hands all over me when I came down the stairs and you kept screaming for me?

Michael: I want her to know that I only love you. Only you and nobody else.

Suesie: She gets it. Now stop this.

Michael: She ain't seen nothing yet..

Suesie: I'm not going to embarrass her! I'm going to bond with her and the baby!

Michael: Just give me a kiss and we'll call it even.

Suesie: That means that you'll stop?

Michael: Maybe..

I glared at him and crossed my arms.

Suesie: I don't think you deserve one..

I opened the door and walked out. Michael slapped my ass and I tensed up.

Suesie: You are so lucky that we have company over.

Michael: Just make love to me now and get it over with. I know you want to..

Michael said in his low tone of voice that usually drives me wild. Thus time, it pissed me the fuck off.

Suesie: How about I slap you and call it even?

I walked faster so that he wouldn't be able to do anything to me. I sat down across from Lisa after I got myself together.

Suesie: I apologize for that.. Michael & I needed to discuss something important.

She smiled and nodded.

Lisa: Its alright Suzanne.

Suesie: So.. I want to eat first, is that alright?

Lisa shook her head and smiled. Michael sat down beside me but I didn't pay him any mind.

Lisa: You just read my mind. The smell of the food making my mouth water.

She said a little embarrassed.

Suesie: Do you pray?

Lisa looked at me and then I felt as if I had done something wrong.

Suesie: I.. I'm so sorry.. I shouldn't have asked..

Lisa: No.. I'm just surprised. I was disgraced from my family because of my religion.. I do pray.

I felt as if I were about to cry.

Suesie: I did not know.. I-..

Lisa: Shall we pray?

She smiled as she reached out for my hand. Michael's hand squeezed my thy and I glared at him. Grace was said and then we began to eat and talk.

Suesie: Lisa.. I hate to be rude but.. How old are you?

She looked down and then looked up smiling.

Lisa: I'm twenty-eight, and you?

I started choking and Michael rubbed my back. He helped a lot..

Suesie: Oh shit..

I coughed. Michael lightly hit the side of my thy..

Lisa: I'm sorry.. Are you alright?

My eyes started to burn as I started calming down.

Suesie: Yes ma'am.. I'm sorry.

Lisa: Thank God..

Suesie: I'm fine.. What was your question again?

Lisa: I um.. Asked how old you were.

Suesie: I'm nineteen ma'am..

Respect your elders..

Lisa: Please, call me Lisa.

Suesie: Yes, of course.. Um..

Lisa: Is something wrong?

Suesie: I'm sorry ma'am.. Lisa.. I just thought that you were younger.. Around my age. Perhaps, twenty.. Maybe?

Lisa: I get that a lot.. I'll be twenty-nine next month.

I smiled a crooked smile.

Suesie: May I.. Ask you something?

Lisa: Shoot.

Suesie: Were you and are you aware of my husband's age?

Lisa: He's at least twenty-one.. Right?

I am going to personally kill Michael..

Suesie: Miss Presley, you are very very close.. Michael will be twenty-one in August..

Lisa: Then, yes I do.

She smiled.. Satisfied that she was basically correct..

Suesie: And.. Did you realized that he was married?

Lisa: I never really paid attention to his hand.. When I saw the ring, it was after our encounter. He said that he had a wife and that he couldn't throw away the love you share like that.

Michael changed.. I sensed it. He tried to touch me but he knew I was cold..

Suesie: I thank you for having this conversation with me.. Do you have any questions for me?

I said through gritted teeth. Michael whispered into my ear.

Michael: I'm sorry baby.. Please calm down.. Please.

Lisa: Actually yes.. Two actually.

Suesie: Go ahead.. Ask away..

I tried to say as nicely as possible. Michael kissed my cheek and it set me on fire. I was on edge that I didn't hear Lisa.. Barely anyway.

Lisa: I was wondering what the schedule would be like when the baby comes and..

She faded out then because Michael whispered to me again.

Michael: Suzanne.. I never meant to hurt you. I'm so sorry.. Please calm down.

I stood up outraged.. I couldn't control my anger any longer..

Suesie: Shut the fuck up Michael! Just SHUT THE FUCK UP! I'm so sick of you apologizing to me! She knew your age! YOUR FUCKING AGE! And you you're just going to sit here on you ass and play innocent? Well.. I have news for you. WE ARE FUCKING DONE! Don't talk to me, don't call me and DON'T you DARE TOUCH ME! You hurt me so bad.. It's not funny.. Do you know how much it hurts to know that SHE'S having YOUR FIRST CHILD and NOT ME? No of fence Lisa but you knew the truth! You knew he had a wife and he loved her very much. You knew the age difference was very wrong and on top of all that, you STILL FUCKED HIM! But I guess that's how the cookie crumples.. I-.. I'm going to bed.. I need to think.. And you better not even THINK about sneaking your creeping ass up in my room! Shit.. Had you would've kept your dick in your pants instead of in her, maybe I'd be pregnant and not heartbroken right now.. Lisa, thank you.. Thank you for traveling the type of man that I've married. Getting the other woman pregnant who has an STD or whatever and gives it to his wife then doesn't want anything to do with the mother of his first child. So I thank you. This right here, is the ULTIMATE HEARTBREAK.