LUCIOUS & COOKIE: TUG OF WAR II (REMASTERED)

THE LAW OF THE LAND

Cookie

This has got to be the quietest ride we've ever taken anywhere with all these scoundrels in the car. Lu and I were having drinks with Laz and discussing the charity concert we're getting ready to put on when we got the call about Caleb from La at school. 

Upon arrival they showed us the video footage of the incident and what went down via the monitors in the principal's office. My baby actually picked up a ballpoint pen and drove it right through some older students' hand, appeared to talk a little bit of shit, then walked back to his table and started eating his lunch as if nothing had happened...neither Lucious nor I were ready for that type of start to our day.

Of course, the school tried to give us a little static because both of the boys were in fights during that stupid investigation earlier in the school year, but after my husband ever so gracefully reminded the Dean of just how much money we actually contribute towards the school as a result of the four students we have enrolled there, his snarky tune changed real quick and there was no further debate.

Thus, Caleb won't be expelled but he's suspended for three weeks and must attend anger management with the school therapist for the remainder of the school year. So, due to the year-round schedule the school operates under he'll miss next week, then they'll let out for their three-week summer break, and he'll miss the first 2 weeks back as well.

Gliding along in total silence while everyone stares out of their respective windows within the massive three row SUV, each seemingly lost within their own world. My eyes meandered around at my family, Lola, Laylah, Colin, Caleb, and then my love Lucious, looking ever so handsome in his navy-blue three-piece suit.

He stroked his chin in deep thought, his gaze surveying the jungle around us while we ride along, tenseness dwelling within his shoulders. I eased my hand into his warm soft palm, he swiftly gawked over at me through a smile, kissing my knuckles as the silence and serenity surrounding us was interrupted by the ringing of his cell.

"Dis Lucious." He announced. Inhaling deeply, I pulled my makeup compact from my purse and inspected my features for any hint of shine, to which there was none because my Mac always stays flawless. Still, it ain't no harm in being sure though.

Shifting within his seat, my husband rested his right elbow along the arm rest between us and licked his lips while intently listening to the person on the other end. "Um Hmm, I see." He stroked his chin once again before chiming back in, "Aight, good lookin'. Preciate you brotha." He belted, ending the call as we inched through the mansion gates and along the winding driveway.

Shortly thereafter, the car came to a halt as our driver and security detail attended to the doors on their respective sides of the vehicle and we all hopped out. Lu shut the heavy wooden front door once we all shuffled inside, then placed his hat on the stand nearby, and faced our tribe posted at attention.

"Caleb, find yo way to that damn room. I'll be up to deal wit you after I get done speaking with yo mother. Go!" He demanded then turned towards me as our youngest rounded the corner and hit the stares with the quickness.

"Baby." He uttered, placing his hand on the small of my back to guide me, "The rest of y'all know the deal, homework first, then do you." I tossed over my shoulder as Lucious, and I made our way down the hall towards his office and the rest of the minions dispersed.

Closing the office doors, I turned towards my husband now seated behind his massive desk, while motioning for me to come to him. Sashaying into his space, I plopped down onto his lap, resting my hand along his chest.

"Damn girl. The hell you been eatin'?" He teased.

 "Shut up Lucious!" I snapped, sucking my teeth while he chuckled and kissed my shoulder.