Home Is With You

20 • Threatening

After the sentencing, Zoya's dad invited me for a celebratory drink. But I politely declined as I gathered my things before going to my car. Sighing I pull at my tie as I ruffle my hair. Cvhecking the time, it's only four in the afternoon. Groaning I call my secretary, "Hello. This is Watson Law Firm. Who am I speaking to?" They asked. "This is Watson. I'm calling to ask am I needed today." I grunt. "No sir. Nothing that can't be sorted tomorrow. Have a nice day sir." They reply before I hang up.

Going to a restaurant I hum as I sit down giving the waitress my order. Calling Jeremy, I smile as he answers. "Hello." He says. "Hey baby. What are you doing right now?" I asked him as I sipped on my beer.

"Nothing much really. I just got done with group therapy and I'm cleaning up some. How did court go today?" Remy said to me. "It went great. I won my case and got justice for my client." I hum as I take a bite out of my burger.

"Where are you? Are you at the firm?" Jeremy asked. "No. I wasn't needed at the firm. So I'm here at a restaurant eating. I was starving after court, I'm surprised my stomach wasn't rumbling." I chuckle. "Don't eat too much. I'm cooking chilaquiles tonight." Jeremy hummed excitedly. "Whatever it is I'm sure it'll be great." I reply back as glance out the window.

"You'll love it I promise. I'm going to go now I agreed to a drink with Jerry today." Jeremy said. "Alright. Do I still need to pick you up or is Jerry going to drop you off at your house?" I ask as I eat the last of my fries. "Jerry will probably drop me off, if that's okay?" Jeremy said. "You're a grown man Jeremy. Of course it's okay. I'll just see you at your place. I have to go to my place anyway. I'll see you later." I said to him. "Yeah. See you later." Jeremy said before he hung up.

Paying my bill for my meal, I leave going to my house. Humming as I park my car before going inside straight to the shower. Stripping my clothes I hop in the shower washing the stress from court away. Drying off, deodorizing, I slip on simple sweatpants and a t shirt before I decide to take a nap.

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Arriving at Jeremy's house at 5:45, I see Jerry and Jeremy standing outside with the break pads in hand. "Hello again." I say to Jerry as I turn to Jeremy. "Hey Remy." I whispered to me

"I'm going to get dinner started." Jeremy smiles as I smiles. "Good. I'm starving." I say smirking as I wink at him. Grabbing the break pads I get on the ground underneath the truck. "You know, when Jeremy told me that you were okay with him going out to drinks with me. I almost didn't believe it." Jerry said as he sat beside the truck.

"Why not? He's a grown man, he can make his own choices." I ask him as I removed the old break pads. "Because when I first met you, you seemed like the controlling type. Where were you? Who were you with? That type thing. But you seem secure in yourself, you don't seem to be jealous or possessive of his time." Jerry shrugged as I glanced at him.

"Jerry, I'm not that type of guy. Jeremy can have friends, he can go out whenever he wants. It's all about communication." I reply. "I just had to make sure. The last guy he was serious about did a number on him. He didn't even want Jeremy to hang out with me. I'm just want to make sure Jeremy isn't dating a jerk." Jerry hummed. "I understand. I'm glad he has someone in his corner other than me." I say as I install the new break pads.

"Yeah your good in my book." Jerry chuckled. "Hey. Dinner is ready. Do you want to join us Jerry?" Jeremy said as I got from under the truck. "Not tonight. I have to leave tonight for Arizona. Maybe next time." Jerry shrugged before he left in his car.

"So what did you two talk about?" Remy asked as he handed me a water bottle. "In so many words he thought I was insecure and possessive over you. But once I told him that I wasn't threatened with you and him hanging out. Besides I can't force you to be with me." I shrug as I wipe the sweat away from my face.

I heard Jeremy mumbles something but I didn't catch it. "Anyway are you ready to eat." Jeremy asked as he grabbed my hand as we walked in the house. "I'm starving. I had a nap before I came here." I smile as we enter the kitchen.

"Sit down. I'll make the plates." Jeremy smiled as I sat down. Sitting down I hum lightly as he comes back with the food. "Looks good Remy. Thank you." I smile as I dig in to my food.

"You're welcome. So this weekend I'm going to visit my mother finally. I'll be leaving on Friday morning and I'll come back on Sunday evening." Remy said. "Is she in the states or what?" I ask him. "She is in Nigeria. After dad died and I went to the airforce she did spend some time in the states. But she felt more at home in Nigeria." Jeremy says.

"Send me pictures. I want to travel but not for work. It's tiring." I groan. "We'll maybe we can travel somewhere. But how is the food?" Jeremy asks me meeting my eyes. "It's delicious. I like it alot." I hum.

"I also made dessert. It's my mama's recipe." Jeremy smiled innocently. "What is it?" I asked. Jeremy stood up sex appeal dripping off him as he straddles my thighs. My hands instantly going to his hips and ass. "Me, of course." He said, voice smooth as silk.