JOURNEY TO HERE (ON HOLD)

CHAPTER 5

Sorry for the wait guys but life has seriously been crazy. I probably would have updated so much sooner but I just haven't had the urge to write. I really do feed off of you guys comments and suggestions.....so all you silent readers SPEAK UP! I need you all :)........happy reading!!!!!

Tammy put on a yellow floral sundress and and stepped in front of her bathroom mirror to pull her hair back in a ponytail. Today she was going to pick up Mya from John's house since it was Monday which means their weekend visit was over. Tammy blew out a deep breath just thinking about having to be around John today, even it is just for a few minutes to pick up Mya and leave. Every time they are around each other it's either extremely awkward or they end up getting into a argument.........well more like she blows up at him.

Turning into John's neighborhood Tammy couldn't help but notice how gorgeous these mansion type houses were on this bright sunny morning. And there was Johns sitting at the end of the street the biggest one of all. Tammy removed her seatbelt and headed for the front door ringing the doorbell. When she didn't get a answer she rung again. Before she could ring a third time she heard the locks turning.

"Hey" John said opening the door so Tammy could walk into the house.

"hi"

she said not making eye contact. He closed the door behind her and and followed her into the living area. He couldn't help but noticed how her hips switched as she walked. Just thinking about her hips brought back memories of all the fun they use to have in the bedroom with them same hips. Of course they were noticeably wider due to having Mya and the extra weight he noticed she had gained, but he thought she was perfect. The extra pounds looked good on her. And as much as he wanted to tell her how beautiful she looked he decided against it. 'It would just result in a confrontation anyway' John thought to himself. Before he could tell Tammy that he was going to go get Mya things Tammy turned around.

"Can we talk for a minute before Mya comes down" Tammy said looking in Johns eyes for the first time.

"Ummm sure" John said rubbing the back of his neck. Tammy knew John only did that when he was nervous or anxious about something, so it made her feel a little bit better knowing that she wasn't the only one uncomfortable.

"Look....I know that it's very awkward between us and its crazy that we can't stand to be in the room with each other...."

"No you can't stand to be in the room with me. I don't have a problem being around you" John interrupted

"Well what ever......I'm just saying for Mya sake we should try to get alone if we going to this co-parenting right"

"I'm fine with that"

"Good......"

John looked at Tammy and could tell that she had something else to say. he stayed quiet for a few more seconds but only got more silence.

"Is that it?" John ask ready to go get Mya if she wasn't going to say what's on her mind.

"ummm yea that's it." Tammy lied. He knew she was lieing, and she knew that he knew. But she just wasn't ready to go there with him. Not today especially with it being so pretty outside. Why mess up a perfectly good day with addressing that big ass elephant that stood between them every time they were together in the same room. So just like any other time she would just ignore it.

"Mya! You ready to go!" John yelled walking up the stairs towards what Tammy assumed was Mya's new room.

"Mommy you hereeee!" Mya yelled as she hopped down the stairs and hugged tammy legs.

"Hey sweetheart....how was your weekend?"

"Goodddd"

"And who did your hair?" Tammy said trying not to laugh as ran her hand over Mya's head inspecting the two fat plats tied with brown office supply rubber bands and a crooked part down the middle. She look up at John and couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw his face with a sheepish grin on it.