AUGUST• NINETEEN SEVENTY-FIVE
"I missed you so much, Michael!"Stella's bedroom door was locked as the two swayed from side to side with their arms locked and their lips a few inches away from another kiss. "I missed you wayyyy more," Michael spoke truthfully. He had been gone for the entire Summer due to a stem program he was required to attend as he was a full scholarship recipient for Xavier University.
Due to his academic excellence, as well as being
the finalist for a research project based on computer engineering, Michael was granted the opportunity
to take a few college courses that accelerated way beyond Parker High's educational criteria.If he could complete the rigorous program,
he would receive a full-time scholarship at Xavier University, which he did with flying colors. "We need to go downstairs with everyone else before someone gets suspicious of our whereabouts," Michael spoke as his eyes shifted between Stella and her bedroom door.He felt tense at the possibility of someone barging
in on them."I locked the door; Michael, don't worry. You always worry, you know that." Her lips curved into a smile as she kissed Michael, who lowered his hands to her backside, slightly squeezing her bottom."You gained some weight back there. It used to be flat, like a wood board." He spoke in reference to her butt.
Michael chuckled as Stella swiped her hand against his chest, hitting him in a light-hearted manner."Oh, shut up." Her eyes rolled, but she appreciated
the compliment internally.Every since she overhead Michael talking to a
friend about liking women with big round asses, she took it upon herself to gain some weight so his desires wouldn't lead his eyes to women that weren't her."So, what's this shit I've been hearing about some
baw leaving flowers outside maw's porch every day
for you?" Michael questioned with the arc of his full brow raised. Viola would call Michael over at Xavier
to see how he was holding up; during these calls, she would mention family affairs so Michael would not
be out of the loop on what was going on.Michael felt alerted when Viola mentioned some
rich kid who fancied her granddaughter. She met him a few times and liked how respectful he was. He was also handsome and came from a good family with an affluent background. Michael was jealous but decided not to question Stella about it until now."Oh gosh...did maw tell you about Ralphael?"
Her eyes rotated at her grandmother internally; she wished she hadn't told Michael.