Forever Yours: Broken Promises

Chapter 35

Andre's POV

Tahleea and her crew had walked off the dance floor and to their reserved table. I went to the bar and ordered another round of shots for them. I want to make sure Tahleea has fun. From a distance, I kept my eyes on her. I know to someone else I may look like a stalking creep, but being away from her these last few months has made me yearn for her. Not to mention this is the first time I've seen her since she left me.

The ladies were back on the floor. I thought about joining Tee, but before I could make my way to her, this random guy walked up behind and grabbed her waist. I watched as she turned around to see who was up on her. She stepped back to put some space between her and the guy. This fucker had the nerve to grab Tahleea again and started grinding on her. Before I could rush him, she grabbed LaShae and Darah and rushed to the Plush room. I was so pissed off. I wanted to go up and knock the hell out of that guy. Who does he think he is touching my wife? She's mine!

The girls were in the Plush room for a few minutes, then I saw them walking towards the bar. That's when I saw Macy and a few of her friends standing not too far away from the bar. I was hoping that they wouldn't see each other, but my hope quickly faded when I saw Macy whisper in her friend's ear and start laughing. I knew something was going to pop off so I started walking towards the bar. Just as I was about to walk up to Tahleea, Macy was staring at her. It was a matter of seconds before hell broke loose. Macy had the nerve to say "some women have a hard time pleasing their man. He has to step outside of the home to be satisfied. Hell, he once did it in his home." Fuck! Why did she say that? Then Tee walked up to Macy and told Macy to give her a reason she shouldn't throw her drink in her face. Before Macy had a chance to respond, Tahleea threw her glass of wine into her face. I froze. Tee has never been one to step out of character like that. Her reaction to Macy was all my fault.

As security was on their way to the scene, Darah and LaShae grabbed Tee to separate her from Macy. I could tell Tee was hurt by what Macy said. I ran up and grabbed her, trying my best to calm her down. I held her tight with no intention of letting go. After security escorted Macy and her friends out of the club, Tee looked at me with so much anger and hurt.

"Everything she said was true Dre. You gave her permission to say those words to me."

I grabbed her hand trying to pull her close to me. She didn't want me near her. She tried moving from my tight embrace. I couldn't let her go. She finally looked up at me.

"Dre, please let me go. I don't need these people seeing me cry."

"I'll take you home." I said.

"No! I mean, no. Darah will take me home."

I really wished she would allow me to take her home. All I wanted to do was hold her. She's hurting. I let go of her and she apologized to me and Ben for the altercation and walked out of the club with her crew holding her hands. They will be the ones consoling her when it should be me. Fuck!

After everything was cleaned up, I told Ben I was calling it a night and left. My mind replayed the events, especially the part of Tee looking at me with tears in her eyes saying that I gave Macy permission to say those words to her. Though I didn't tell Macy to say anything, I understood what Tee meant. Macy added salt to Tahleea's wound, the wound I inflicted.

When I got home, the first thing I did was called Macy. I went off on her. She kept apologizing, but I didn't want to hear it. She'd crossed a line with me. After tonight, if I was to have any crazy urges, Macy wouldn't be the one to satisfy them. Tonight should never have happened. I'm not sure what Macy was trying to prove, but she went too far and she'll never have another opportunity to say those words to my wife again.

After I got off the phone with Macy, I settled in bed. That incident just drained me of all my energy.  My mind wouldn't settle. I made up my mind that after setting up my counseling sessions, I'd call Tee. Hopefully she'll answer. I want to talk to her so bad. I want to hold her. I want to apologize for every time I hurt her. I want her to give me the opportunity to right my wrongs. I want to kiss her. I want to make love to her until she forgets our dark past. Who am I kidding, I'll be lucky to hear more than two rings of her phone.

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Tahleea's POV

The next morning when I woke up, I was sweating. I got up and took a long hot bath. Last night, I had to go to bed horny so all night I dreamed I was being flipped and flopped all over the bed. What was strange is that the man didn't have a face. I didn't know the man, but one thing I did know was that he fucked me real good. My honey pot was quivering just thinking of the dream.

I put on my workout clothes and went into the kitchen to fix a protein smoothie. I haven't run in a few months, so today I'll start walking. Maybe soon I can get back to running five miles a day, but right now I'm taking baby steps. As I was blending my protein shake, my phone rang. I ran back into my bedroom to fetch it. It was my trio.

"Mama, did you have fun last night?" Tahlese asked.

"Yes I did."

As soon as I answered, my mind replayed the minor altercation between me and Macy.

"I'm glad you had fun. You need to get out a little." This time AJ was talking.

I just shook my head. I'm blessed to have children that are concerned about me and want to make sure I'm alright.

We talked until AJ had to get ready for practice. I told my trio I loved them and we hung up.

Before going back into the kitchen, I put on my tennis shoes and connected my headphones to my cell phone. I was determined to get back in the saddle which means eating right, exercising and going back to work. The doctor said my mom is doing well so she doesn't need me hanging over her as much anymore. I'm ready to move some things in my life in a positive direction starting today.

I was proud of myself. I was able to walk three miles, but my leg muscles were screaming. It felt like I was being bitten by a thousand fire ants. Well that's the best way I could describe it. I went straight to the bathroom to take a hot shower. I'd planned on searching for a divorce lawyer, cooking a little meal and binge watching Grey's Anatomy while sipping on some red wine. In these three months, I've learned to enjoy my own company.

A/N

Hello loves,

Tahleea is in desperate need of some TLC!  Hopefully she'll get it soon. I think Andre would welcome the opportunity. What do you guys think?

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