Forever Yours: How it all Began

Chapter 45

After we had our morning sex, we both took a shower and did our morning routine. Dre took me to my parent's house so I could get dressed. After I was dressed, we were finally on our way to my office. Dre told me that he wants me to move in with him. I told him that I would think about it but would definitely take some of my clothes to his penthouse. He was ok with that compromise for the time being. Now that he's asked me to move in, I know he'll revisit the question until I say yes.

We pulled up to the building, and Dre put the car in park. I didn't know why because I was already late and really needed to get into the office to work. He turned to me and grabbed my face pulling me in for a long passionate kiss. Once he finally released my lips, I looked at him trying to figure out what was going on.

"What did I do to deserve that?"

"You gave me another chance and I'm so happy."

He flashed that million dollar smile and got out of the car and walked around to the passenger side to open my door. He kissed me on the cheek and told me he'd pick me up after his practice. When I turned to walk inside, I noticed a few women and men looking at us. I was embarrassed by the attention so I hurriedly walked into the building and straight to the elevator to go to my floor.

When I got off the elevator, I noticed a young lady standing at my secretary's desk. As I got closer, I could hear that she was talking in a hushed manner. I walked up on them, and they didn't notice I was behind them.

"I guess she's another one of Andre's bitches. He brought her to work in one of his sports cars."

Deciding that I'd heard enough, I finally spoke up.

"Why does she have to be labeled one of his bitches?" I asked.

The young lady nearly jumped out of her skin, while my secretary sat behind her desk unphased.

"Oh Ms. Layton. I didn't see you walk up."

"You didn't answer my question. Why does she, meaning me, have to be one of his bitches?"

"Ms. Layton I didn't mean it like that."

"Well enlighten me. How did you mean it?"

Her explanation was that because Andre is a pro football player that he messed around with a lot of women. Once she was done, I gave her the business in a nice nasty way, short of cursing her out. I told her she needed to go back to the floor where she works and not to distract my employees, especially with gossip. I then turned to my secretary.

"Balinda, that will be the first and last time that I hear you engaging in gossip such as that about anybody. You are paid to be my secretary, not Texas Daily News. If at any time you can't handle that, please let me know because I won't have a problem finding a replacement. We don't operate a gossip column here. Do you understand?"

"Yes Ms.Layton. I understand. But to be clear, I didn't say anything. I know that you and Andre are a couple."

"Which is more reason for you not to entertain it." 

I left my secretary's desk and went into my office. Before I could sit down, Darah was knocking at the door. I knew she wanted to know what happened, but we'd have to talk about it after work. I can't expect my employees to do one thing and I do another.

We all went about our work the rest of the day with no issues. Before the end of the work day, I was able to respond to all of my emails, schedule presentations for upcoming contracts and made sure Darah electronically filed all completed contracts along with the presentation.  Another productive day in the books.

Just as I was closing out of my email, Belinda paged me to let me know Andre was waiting in the lobby for me. I finished closing out of my programs, grabbed my jacket and purse and made my way to the lobby where my man awaits. When I exited my office, I could see Andre sitting in the lounge chair, then I saw that hag from earlier today approach him. She was really starting to tick me off and I'm trying hard to be polite.

Trying my best to stay calm, I started walking towards them. When I got close, Andre stood up from the chair. He had the biggest smile on his face.

"Please excuse me. I'm here to pick up my girlfriend."

The girl turned and saw me. She could tell by my facial expression that she had damn near crossed the line with me. Her smile soon faltered. Dre walked up to me and kissed my cheek.

"Are you hungry baby, because I'm starving."

Just then I felt I'd play a little bit since oh girl felt inclined to stand around.

"What would you like for dinner? Maybe dinner in bed or would you like to go out to eat?"

Dre knew exactly where I was going with my question so he played the game with me.

"As much as I love eating you, I think I need some substance before going for round two."

"Ok. Let's go to Tolbert's. If you need seconds later, I got you."

Dre intertwined our fingers and led me out of the office building.

When we got to the car, he opened the door for me to get in. He walked around to the drivers side and got in the car.

"Baby what was that all about. I could tell by the way you were looking as you walked towards me that you weren't fond of the young lady that was talking to me."

I filled him in on all the details from this morning. He was very upset about it.

"Why don't people want to see you happy. I'm finally happy and now I have to be discreet in order to keep it. Who the fuck is she to feel like it's ok to label you as one of my bitches? So because of my career, I have multiple women that I sleep around with? Tee nobody knows how I feel after a game. I've taken hits that's left me with broken bones, bruised and hurt. Until you came back into my life, no one took care of me the way that you do. Besides my parents and siblings, I was alone. I chose that because I had to get myself ready for you. God was not going to bless me with you in the state that I was in. For you, I'm a better man. So baby, let them hate if they wanna. We're good over here and that's all that matters." 

Lawd hammercy! This man better be glad we are parked on the side of a busy street because I was ready to serve him the main course now!

"Dre, you just don't know how you made me feel just now. But I do realize because of your career, there's always going to be haters or those that don't want to see you happy. You could be with someone else, and the gossip would still be the same. I know we're good over here."

I leaned over and kissed his lips.

"Let's not waste another minute talking about things we can't control. I'm ready for dinner and then my main course tonight."

I winked at him. He started laughing while driving off into the traffic.

A/N

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