Temptation • An NBA Love Triangle

1 • togetherness

Armelle Harris is a former Orlando Magic dancer turned housewife and full time mother. She's sacrificed so much over the years and doesn't regret giving up her dream to support her husband's dreams.

She'd rather be at home with her babies, honestly.

"Are the kids still sleep?" Armelle looked up at her tired husband and nodded as he laid beside her in bed.

"How was practice, sweetheart?" He groaned into his pillow and she laughed softly, slowly rubbing his back.

"Get some sleep, Tobi. I have everything under control." Their children are battling a mild cold and Tobias has been worried and praying non-stop.

He leaned up to kiss her and she smiled as he ran his thumb over her bottom lip.

"I love you, Mel." She kissed him again and he took off his shirt before getting comfortable in bed.

"I love you more, Tobias. You know, I'm in the mood. I think we have enough time." She smiled and let him pull her closer.

She started kissing his neck just as they heard one of their kids throw up.

"I think that was Tabby." She sighed and tossed the covers off of her body.

"I got it, babe." He nodded and started dozing off as soon as his head hit the pillow.

She got out of bed and quickly walked down the hall, looking into Tabitha's room.

"Oh, sweetheart. Let's get you cleaned up." She got out of bed and walked into her bathroom to brush her teeth.

"Aren't you thankful you have a trash can by your bed, baby?" Armelle played with her daughter's messy bed hair and Tabitha nodded slightly, rinsing out her mouth.

"Sweetie, are you gonna be okay?" She nodded at her mother and turned off the sink before walking out of the bathroom.

Armelle followed her daughter to the bed and tucked her in, feeling her forehead before sighing sadly.

"Honey, if you're still feeling bad in the morning, I'm taking you back to the doctor." She nodded and closed her eyes.

Armelle, being the worrisome mother she is, made sure Tabitha was safe and sound in her room before leaving.

"Titus, what are you doing?" She smiled at her son and he held a small glass of orange juice up to her.

"This is for Toes." She bent down to kiss his warm forehead and carefully took the glass from him.

"I guess you feel better?" He nodded with a smile and Armelle laughed as he ran into his room.

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The next morning, Titus came downstairs eagerly with his big sister close behind.

"Toes! You feel better, baby?" She nodded before giving her dad a hug and kiss.

"Are you up for going to school today?" Armelle looked at her husband like he had two heads and shook her head.

"Honey, she just got over that cold. Let's give her another day to recover." Tabitha sat next to her mother and kissed her cheek.

"I'm fine, mommy." Armelle looked at her beautiful eight year old daughter and sighed in defeat, making her daughter squeal and giggle.

"Okay, okay. Eat up and I'll take you guys to school." Tobias smiled as he watched his wife interact with their kids.

He loved his little family and would do absolutely anything for them.

This is all he ever wanted. Two precious children with his soulmate.

"Daddy, are you ready for your game!?" Titus hugged his dad's leg and smiled up at him.

"Yeah, little man! Are you ready?" He nodded eagerly and smiled as Tobias hoisted him up in the air, making his son giggle loudly.

"Oh, yeah, tonight is John's first game with you guys." Tobias nodded with a smile and placed his son back on the floor.

Armelle got up from her seat and walked over to her husband to give him a kiss.

"You have to get to practice, babe. It's almost 8." He nodded and kissed her again before walking out of the kitchen.

She turned around and smiled at her children as they ate. "Okay, who's ready for school?"

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Finally having some free time, Armelle decided to work on the garden she started with her children.

She was so into it, she didn't even realize there was a dog standing next to her.

She screamed and startled the curious animal, making it cower in fear.

"Kendu, no! Bad boy!" The owner ran over and grabbed the collar, placing the leash on him.

Armelle recovered and stood up, wiping the soil off of her pants.

"I'm so sorry. He's never done this before." She shook her head and patted the dog before looking up at the mysterious guy.

She couldn't help but to stare at his tatted, chiseled chest.

Her heart started racing as she admired his smile. His pearly whites complimented his chocolate skin.

"I'm your new neighbor. John Wall." She shook his hand, smiling as they stared into each other's eyes.

"I'm Armelle. Welcome to Orlando."