Choices

Lemons or Lemonade

As Toni awaken the next morning, she realized that Kenny's side of the bed was completely empty and the sheets were cold, meaning he had awakened some time ago and had been gone for quite a while. However, being his thoughtful and considerate self, he left a note on the pillow next to her, letting her know that he was at the studio and he would be there for a few hours. So, if she needed him, she'd know where to find him. From past deceptions, reading "at the studio" would've had her mind spiraling and her anxiety getting the best of her, but luckily that was no longer a concern of hers. She trusted Kenny. She knew she could believe his word and that she should, and that, in itself was a feeling she hadn't experienced in a very long time.

Trust. A small word with such a big meaning.

When she looked at her phone she sighed seeing that it was already one o'clock in the afternoon. Toni usually wasn't a late sleeper, but after last night and the night before last and the many rounds she went through with Kenny, her body definitely needed the rest.

Not wanting to prolong the day any more than she had, Toni slowly sat up and allowed her legs to hang off the edge of the bed before standing. Unsurprisingly, she was sore in her thighs. The slight pain she felt was a reminder that sis was not a spring chicken and "getting on top" was not as easy as it used to be. "Damn," she said aloud as she leaned on the nightstand beside her. She stood in place until she got her bearings together and could properly walk into the bathroom. She smirked to herself as flashes from the past two nights came rushing back to her, letting her know that she had done this to herself, but hell, it was worth it— orgasms are always worth it. Once in the bathroom, she spotted yet another sloppy handwritten note from Kenny on the double sink. She immediately picked it up and read what he had written, and it was him simply letting her know that he had breakfast waiting for her downstairs and that she should text him whenever she got the chance because he was already missing her.

"Awww. He is just too sweet," she said to herself with a bright, blushing grin.

She loved how he knew that the little things is what meant so much to her.

She turned on the shower and waited until the temperature was just right before stepping in. After her shower and doing all the other important hygiene steps, she got dressed and grabbed her cellphone. As she reheated her breakfast she texted Traci letting her know that she'd be over there in a few minutes to get her kids, because somehow, they had all ended up at her place early this morning. Then, she texted Kenny to thank him for his sweet gestures and to let him know that she loved him and missed him too:

"Missed hearing u complain about the water temp in the shower with me today. Also, thank u for my official "brunch" lol! It was delicious! I love u soo much and I am missin u like crazy!
COME HOME. JK! Make dat money boo!"

Once she finished the breakfast Kenny prepared, she grabbed her keys, locked up the house and left to her sister's to gather her young ones.

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"Traci." Toni greeted sourly. She was "upset" with her sister(s) for not minding their business and eavesdropping on her and Kenny last night.

Traci laughed and waved her sister off. "Oh come on, Tone, you can't be mad at me. I'm the one who made them hang up!"

"I'm mad at all four of you," Toni said as she playfully rolled her eyes. Traci was the realest and the most down to earth. It was sorta hard to be upset with her.

"It's honestly not our fault tho, you called us! And at first we thought something was seriously happening to you because of the sounds you were making! We were concerned!" Traci laughed making Toni's face flushed with embarrassment. "Anyway, where's Kenny," she asked changing the subject. Traci was also known as the crazy one, but she was not comfortable with discussing the things she'd heard over the phone. Truthfully, she wanted them out of her head, and she knew Toni had to be uncomfortable too.