-2 weeks later, Mario's party
Erin

"Alright everyone, Chris just sent a text saying they're outside." Melanie announced, going over by the door

Everyone got in good hiding spots and then she turned the lights off. While we were waiting, I was mentally preparing to see Chris. The last time we saw each other it was a little hostile so I hope that doesn't make things awkward today.

"Surprise!" Everyone shouted as Mario opened the front door and the lights came on

"Man y'all almost got shot!" He exaggerated

I watched as Chris came in behind him with some girl.

(Pictured: Dedra/ the girl with Chris)

The nerve of this nigga!
He acted like he was so worried about me fucking and he got a whole new bitch and had the audacity to bring her here knowing I'd most likely be here.

"Thank y'all for coming, let's get lit!" Mario raised his cup

*

We were about an hour into the party and everything was going good. People were laughing, playing games, drinking, and eating.
I'd managed to steer clear of Chris' toxic ass so far and everything was going great.

"E, can you go grab Mario's gift from upstairs for me?" Mel approached me

"Why can't you?"

"If I leave he'll notice and come looking for me. I want it to be a a surprise."

I groaned, sitting my mixed drink of Tito's and pink lemonade down "Fine."

"It's in the closet behind my Chanel bag you always like to steal." She whispered

"It's called borrowing." I sneered, getting up and heading up the stairs

I went into their bedroom and followed her instructions once I got to the closet. I found the gift bag- which was heavy as hell- and picked it up.
Once I came out the closet, I was greeted by Chris who was closing the bedroom door.

"You cut your hair, it looks good on you." He locked the door

I sucked my teeth "I knew Mel was up to something."

"Nah she ain't have nothing to do wit' this. I saw you coming up here and I wanted to talk to you alone."

"Maybe another time. I gotta' get this present downstairs" I headed for the door

He blocked it "That can wait."

"Chris I really don't feel like doing this right now."

"Please?"

I debated with myself for a brief moment before answering "Fine. Talk."

"The baby was born." He started

"Congratulations." I sarcastically replied

"It's not mine, Erin." He approached me

"Oh. Well congratulations anyway." I walked around him and headed for the door again

He grabbed my free hand, turning me to face him "That's all you gotta' say?"

I pulled my hand away from him "What do you want me to say? I said congratulations you're not a dad. That doesn't change the fact you kept a life changing secret from me for months."

"Baby, I didn't think nothing of it, honestly. I was wrong for not telling you, but I swear I knew that baby wasn't mine so I won't stressing it. I'm sorry."

I sighed, rolling my eyes "I forgive you."

He smiled as he was about to embrace me.

I stopped him, sitting the bag down "Uh-uh, you got a girl downstairs."

"Man that's Yasmine wife." He laughed, pulling me to him "Yas at home with morning sickness, so I brought her wife. You was jealous?"

I pulled away from him "No."

"Girl you know my heart only beats for you."

"You better not keep anything else from me Christopher. I mean it."

"I promise I won't. Shit, I'll tell you my every move if you want."

"Mhm, and we still using condoms because I don't know where you been." I side eyed him

"Baby I swear we don't need 'em. You know I haven't been wit' anybody else. Have you?" he looked so nervous as he waited for my reply

"Chris you know I haven't."

He relaxed his tense expression "Then we don't need them Erin." He lifted me up and my legs instinctively went around his waist

"We still gotta' take the gift downstairs." I chuckled

"Nah. We got some making up to do."

"Not in their room."

He sucked my sweet spot on my neck, automatically making me soaked as he pressed my back against the wall.

"Ok just not in their bed." I leaned my head back to give him more access

Next thing I know my panties were literally ripped off and I was up against the wall getting dicked down.
Ugh I missed this.

*

We returned to the party looking like Cardi B and Offset in that one picture.

"I see y'all made up." Mel shook her head "Better not had fucked in our bed."

"Of course not." I sat beside her

"Did y'all at least get the gift?"

"Oh shit." Chris and I said in unison

"I'll go get it." He said

"Hey, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Dedra, Yasmine's wife." The girl that came in with Chris approached me

"Hi, I'm Erin." I smiled

"Oh I know." She chuckled "Chris couldn't stop talking about you. I just wanted to meet you for myself, and I also didn't want you thinking I was with him or anything."

"He explained everything to me." I nodded "By the way, you are so pretty."

"You too. I hear you're into photography. I am too, I just need a building to work in."

"I'd be open to sharing my building with you."

"Really? You should take my number down so we can talk more."

"Dee, don't be tryna' steal my girl now." Chris came back downstairs

"Boy. Yas would kill me."

"Alright. I saved the best one for last!" Mel handed Mario the gift bag

All the seats were taken, so I stood up and let Chris sit down then I sat on his lap. He kept kissing on me and whispering dirty things in my ear as we watched Mario open his presents.

"I can't wait to put my face in it." His deep voice sent chills down my spine

Hey Siri, play Blow by Beyoncé

"Eww. I can hear you nigga!" Mel turned to us

He sucked his teeth "Stop being nosey."

Y'all happy now?

I would let them be happy forever, but in the famous words of Jazmine Sullivan.
"Forever doesn't last too long" ☺️

Y'all go follow my daughter's instagram: @mardecie

-Carlisha ❤️