Loving, Mr Waters

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

THANDO
"Oh yeah? Like what?" I ask wanting to know some of those things.
I mean a girl can't help hoping the man she's in love with notice things about her, right?
His eyes narrows in suspicion. "You don't believe me?"
"I do but I want to know how much do you know." I tell him as I take the banana on the table and eat it making sure he's watching.
"Like how good you're at sucking cock. No one has ever sucked my cock as good as you." He says holding eye contact as I swallow. I've given Matthew some blow jobs for a couple of times now and hearing him say has me bursting with laughter.
"That can't be all you know." I say as I wrap my lips around the banana and take a bite moaning before I say. "Delicious."
"I know that your favorite color is red. I know that you love rain so much that you don't mind getting your new hairstyle drenched when it rains. I know that you're one of the most loyal person alive. I know that you pace a lot when you're nervous. I know that you love music but don't have a favorite artist. I know that you love your family and friends dearly. I know that if you could travel anywhere in the world you would go to Turkey. I know that you love dogs with everything in you but scared of them at the same time. I know that you're a great baker. I know that when you sleep you snore a little and sometimes speak in your sleep. I know that you appreciate a good meal and drinks. I know that your favorite movie is The Notebook and The Fault In Our Stars which both are incredible movies by the way. I also know that you love sport." He tells me rendering me speechless.
How does he know so much about me? Has he always payed attention to me and I've never noticed?
"Should I go on?" He ask me as he puts the lasagne that he just took out of the over in the table making my stomach growl.
"No, that's enough for today." I say impressed.
"The list is endless baby." He winks again and there goes my hormones.
"I see." I tell him believing every word.
It looks like Matthew Waters has always payed attention to me even though I've spent years convincing myself he wasn't.
Even though Matthew doesn't want me to help I still help with putting the food on the table which consist of Lasagna, salad, fried potatoes and some dips. Trey offers to help me while Matthew fetch something to drink for us.
"My Dad is really trying to impress you." Trey mutters to himself but I hear him loud and clear.
I don't know what he knows about Matthew and I which is why I say. "What do you mean?"
"Well he prepared his special fried potatoes recipe. My dad only use that recipe when he's trying to impress someone. This is one of his best dish and he doesn't just prepare it for anyone." He tells me and right then Matthew appears holding a bottle of red wine and orange juice. He looks at us as if he could sense we we're talking about him but both Trey and I keep as we sit down and Matthew joins us.
"Trey please bless our food."
We all join hands as Trey prays and my heart melt at how cute he prays.
"Amen."
"Amen." Matthew and I both say at the same time.
"Please dig in." Matthew tells us and we all start dishing up.
"You need help Trey?" I ask and he nods. "What would you like?"
"Everything." He says doing a happy dance while I smile at him.
"Oh? It's like that? Normally you want to dish for yourself and refuse my help." Matthew tells his son cocking his eyebrow at him as if offended.
Trey chuckles. "I don't feel like a big boy tonight daddy."
"Alright. Whatever you same bud."
The food is delicious and I'm enjoying my fried potatoes with my dip sauce when Trey blurts outs which have me almost chocking.
"So are you and my dad dating?" He asks looking between us and Matthew hands me a glass of water that I drain. I look at my boyfriend and he looks at me shaking his head with a smile.
"For goodness sake Trey Daniel Waters. You can't just say whatever you want whenever you want." Matthew says to his son trying to appear serious but fail miserably while I cover my mouth hiding my smile.
"Well, you once told me that the only time you'll be bringing a girl home that girl would be your girlfriend." He shrugs like he didn't just put his dad in his place and by the look on Matthew's face its clear he didn't expect his son to say that.
"I know Trey, I know." He tells him as he take his little hand in his. "I have something to tell you." Matthew say and Treys nods giving his dad his full attention. "You're right. Thando is my girlfriend meaning we're together."
We wait staring at him as he looks between us deep in thoughts, my heart racing with nerves but manage to calm down a little bit when Matthew put his hand on my thigh underneath the table.
"Is that okay?" Matthew ask little Trey who's staring at us.
"On one condition." He says directing his words to me and I wonder, does he even know the meaning of the word.
I look at Matthew asking for his permission to answer him Trey and he nods at me.
"What is it?" I ask him.
"That you promise you'll never leave me or my dad." He answers his little voice trembling as he says the words.
My heart ache for him. It's clear to me that Trey understands very well what it means to loose someone at his age. I look at Matthew who's looking at his son sadly and it hits me that he told him about his mom. How much of it I don't know but I'm certain Trey knows he's mom left him.
"Trey." Matthew starts to say but I plead with my eyes to let me say my piece and he nods agreeing.
"I promise to always be here for you and your dad. I want you to understand that your father and I might fight sometimes will lead to me being very angry at him or him angry at me but no matter what I'll always be here." I promise.
This little boy. All I just want to do is ease some of his fears away and make it all better. I know I made a big promise to him but I mean it. If it happens that Matthew and I don't make it I'll always be in Treys life no matter what.
"Then yes it's okay with me." He approves making me happy. I take his little hand in mine kissing it.
"Can I tell you a secret Auntie Thando?"
"Of course."
"I like you very much but I think you're too beautiful for my dad." Trey tells me and I melt at his cuteness.
My heart is overflowing with love for both him and his dad.
These two Waters guys have me wrapped around their fingers but I don't mind at all.
"Hey now!" Matthew gasps.
"But it's true dad."
"Yes, you're right Trey. My girlfriend is very beautiful indeed." Matthew tells him staring into my eyes and I just smile at him.
"Does that mean you'll sleep here sometimes?" Trey directs his question to me again.
Exactly how much does this child know about relationships?
"Yes. Is that okay?"
"Yes. As long as you don't wake me up in the morning very early." He eyes me seriously like that's a deal breaker for him.
"I won't."
"Pinky promise?"
"Pinky promise." I promise locking our pinkie fingers.

It's just after dinner and Trey just gave me a goodnight kiss after his bath. I'm in the kitchen done cleaning it without Matthew knowledge while he's upstairs tucking in Trey. I'm busy wiping the sink when I feel his eyes on me but don't turn to him. I hear his footsteps approaching and not a minute later his hands wraps around my waist as he inhales my neck breathing me in.
"I told you not to touch anything." He whispers on my ear before biting it.
"I couldn't just sit around doing nothing. After that amazing dinner I had to at least help with the dishes." I reply in between his biting and kissing. Matthew turns me around and like always our eyes lock on each other.
There's something indescribable about staring in the eyes of the person you love. It's like you can see deep within them and it's such an intimate yet beautiful feeling.
"I'm not ready to let you go." He whispers awakening all the goosebumps around my body.
"Then don't." I say even though I know I have to go home.
"Stay the night." He pleads with me.
My whole body is screaming that I agree but logically I know it's not the right time. As much as I want to sleep here I know it's still too early for Trey.
"It's too early for that." I tell him and he tense before he pulls back looking at me.
"What do you mean by that?"
"I mean we told Trey about us tonight Matthew. Let's not overwhelm him with the sleepovers so quick babe." I tell him softly as I run my hands all over his t-shirt that hugs his chest perfectly.
"Are you sure that's all? You're not running away right?"
I look at him confused. "Why would I be running away babe?"
"Because of what Trey said? I know the weight of his words might be overwhelming and that's totally understandable and now you're probably running away...." He tell me nervously.
I press my lips on his stopping his blabbering and easing some of his nerves away. I feel his hands going to my ass and quickly break the kiss putting some distance between us. He's mouth start moving again but I shush him putting my finger on his lips.  "I meant every word I said to Trey babe and no, I'm not overwhelmed in fact the opposite. I love your son Matthew and I always want to be around him." I tell my boyfriend as I wrap my arms around him. "No matter the outcomes between us I'll always be in Treys life. Promise to never take that away from me?" I say as emotions take over me at the thought of not having him and Trey in my life.
"I promise. Promise to never let me go?" He says staring at me with so much vulnerability and I feel a lump forming at the back of my throat.
Oh, Matthew.
I want to beat the shit out of Miranda for breaking his heart and making him believe he's easy to let go of.
"I promise to hold on tight to you for as long as you allow me." I tell him honestly.
As much as I want eternity with him, I fully understand that for that to happen it takes the both of us but if he ever asked me to let go of him, I would no matter how much it would shatter me.
I don't ever want him to feel like a prisoner in our relationship.
"I'll never let you go baby." He says kissing my forehead. "But enough about this. You have to go to work early tomorrow. Are you sure I can't convince you to spend the night one more time?"
"No baby you can't." I tell him as I pull out of our embrace. "Walk me to my car, please." I tell him as I take my bag already walking to my car before I give in. I put my bag in my car and when I turn back to bid him goodbye I see him holding out his coat which I gladly put on not missing how good it smells of his perfume.
"Here's some of the leftovers I prepared for you."
"Thank you baby. This is definitely my lunch tomorrow." I tell him as he opens my car door and put the Tupperware inside.
"Call me when you get home."
"Yes Daddy." I say playfully while getting in my car but he holds my wrist and kiss me without warning and my toes curl at how good our kiss is.
"You better behave before I drag you inside."
I giggle in between our kiss. "Bossy."
"I mean every word." He tells me seriously as he pulls out of our hug and open the door for me.
"I promise I'll call right away baby."
"Good girl."
Before I do something stupid I drive off leaving behind a pouting Matthew. That night I drive home happy, grateful and excited for our future.
I can't wait to tell everyone about us and I hope they all react as sweetly as little Trey did.