City Love (NEW 2024 - Black Love Story)

Eleven

Alesha's POV
Finally, we were back in New York. As Clarence and I stepped off the plane, I was hit with that familiar smell of the city—the mix of concrete, pizza, and opportunity. It felt good to be home, but there was this little ache in my chest. I had just spent the most amazing week with my man, and now, all I wanted was to share every juicy detail with my girls. But life had other plans, I guess.

On our way to baggage claim, Clarence wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me close. "Damn, girl, I'm already missing that island breeze. What about you?"

I smiled, leaning into him. "On God, I feel you, babe. But there's no place like home, right?"

He chuckled, dropping a quick kiss on my forehead. "True, but that shower at home ain't gonna feel the same without that ocean view."

I laughed, feeling my phone buzz in my back pocket. It was a message from the group chat.

LaTanya: Girl, welcome back!x I'm tryna hang but Leon and I got plans tonight 😩.

Shanay: I'm at work, but if you need me, I can take some time off? We can do something.x🤗

I rolled my eyes at Tanya's message, smiling a bit. Of course, she was wrapped up with Leon. I texted back quickly:

Alesha: No worries♥️, T. Go do your thing. Shanay, don't even think about taking time off. I'll feel bad if you do that just for me! We can catch up later.xx

I tucked my phone away, feeling a little down. I was so hyped to see my girls, but it seemed like the universe had other plans. Clarence must've noticed because he squeezed my hand, drawing my attention back to him.

"Hey, you good?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

I nodded, forcing a smile. "Yeah, I'm good. Just missin' the girls, you know? We haven't hung out in a minute, and I wanted to catch up."

He nodded, understanding. "I get it. But you got me for now. Let's make the most of it. How about we start by getting home and washing off this jet lag?"

We finally grabbed our suitcases and headed out to the car. Clarence, my man of nearly two years, had always been my rock. He was tall, caramel toned, and fine as hell, with a love for basketball that was borderline obsessive. I swear, this man could talk hoops for hours—he even managed to find a court while we were on vacation, just to shoot some hoops with the locals. But that's what I loved about him; he was passionate about what he loved, and he loved me just as fiercely.

The whole drive back, Clarence and I couldn't keep our hands off each other. He was making flirty comments, and every time we hit a red light, he leaned over to kiss me. We'd been together almost two years, and this was our first vacation together, but damn, it felt like we were still in that honeymoon phase.

When we pulled up to his place, we barely made it through the door before we started peeling off each other's clothes. Our suitcases were dropped right by the entrance—forgotten. There was only one thing on our minds now. Clarence grabbed my hand, pulling me toward the bathroom.

"C'mon, babe, let's get cleaned up," he said, his voice low and full of promise.

I grinned, letting him lead me. "If you say so... but you better keep those hands to yourself."

He laughed, already reaching to turn on the shower. "Oh, I ain't promising that. No shit."

We stepped into the shower, and the hot water immediately cascaded over our tired bodies. The steam rose around us, making the room feel like a private oasis. I stood there, letting the water soak into my skin, washing away the remnants of our long flight. Clarence's hands were on me, tracing over every curve, every inch of skin as if he was memorizing me all over again.

The sensation of his touch, combined with the warmth of the water, sent a shiver down my spine. I closed my eyes, leaning back into his embrace. He was gentle but firm, his fingers massaging my shoulders, moving down my arms, and then back up to my neck. The way he handled me, it was like he knew exactly what I needed without me having to say a word.

"Damn, baby," Clarence whispered in my ear, his breath hot against my wet skin. "You're something else, you know that?"

I smiled, turning around to face him. "Only for you, babe."

Our lips met in a slow, passionate kiss, the water streaming between us, making everything feel more intense. His hands slid down my back, pulling me closer until there was no space left between us. It was like all the stress, the exhaustion, and even the little bit of sadness I'd been feeling just melted away in that moment. There was only him, only us.

After the shower, we toweled off and headed to the bedroom. The bed looked so inviting after all that travel. I flopped down onto it, feeling the exhaustion finally hit.

Clarence slid in beside me, pulling me close. "Get some rest, babe. You need it, I kept you up enough on our holiday."

I nodded, snuggling into him. But despite how tired I was, I couldn't shake the thoughts in my head. My girls were busy, and I couldn't help but feel a little left out. But Clarence had been right—why was I worrying about what wasn't happening when I had everything I needed right here?

"What's on your mind, girl? You've been kinda quiet since we left the airport," Clarence murmured, his voice pulling me out of my thoughts. He knew I couldn't fall asleep when I had a lot on my mind.

I sighed, leaning into him. "I just... I'm a little bummed. I wanted to hang with the girls, tell them all about our trip. But everyone's busy."

He turned me around, his dark eyes searching mine. "Don't trip babe. You got me. We'll make our own fun until they're free."

I nodded, letting his words sink in. He was right. Why was I worrying about what wasn't happening when I had everything I needed right here?

I smiled up at him, and he grinned back, knowing he had me. "You right. Let's just focus on us... but first, a nap because we is tireddd!"

Clarence smirked, leaning down to kiss me. "That's what I'm talkin' about. Now give me some sugar". I tiredly laughed and gave him a kiss.

As I closed my eyes, I couldn't help but think about how lucky I was. Sure, I missed my girls, but Clarence had always been there for me. I'd see them soon enough. For now, I was just going to enjoy this time with my man, no distractions, no worries—just us.

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Thought it was time for a new point of view outside of Tanya and Leon as well as Daniel.

Let me know if you want more of Alesha's point of view or nah.

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