Shortie - Jayson Tatum

Fifty Nine

Continuing from last chapter

Jayson's POV

"Daddy look what I got!" Journey ran to me when they got back from being out.

"Oh that's nice baby. Did mommy get you that?" I looked at her stuffed animal.

"No. Wyatt."

"Wyatt?" I looked at my wife for that answer.

"Coworker." She mumbled then put their coats away and went to the kitchen.

I could tell something heavy was on her mind. Like she was thinking hard about something.

"I'll be right back mama." I said to JoJo and went to see what was up with her mom. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. How was your day honey?" She smiled at me but I could tell she didn't want to.

I kind of squinted at her but nonetheless answered her question. "My day was good. How about yours?"

"It was cool. What would you like to eat for dinner? I want to make sure I have everything."

She changed that topic quick as hell or maybe I'm overthinking. Reading too deep into it.

"It don't matter. I'll leave that up to you."

"Ok. Did you get everything squared away for Miami?"

"Yeah. We're good to go."

"Perfect. Ayee." She said like Tokyo Toni. "I guess I need to start packing. Do you think you could help me with packing the kids stuff?"

"Of course. Aye you sure nothing's wrong? You know you can talk to me."

"I know. I'm fine, really. Thank you."

My eyes lingered on her for a moment longer than I left the kitchen. She'd tell me if something was bothering her so I'm trusting that she is in fact fine.

Later that night I groaned in satisfaction as Naomi massaged my back. It's not often she does this for me but she volunteered and I happily accepted.

She left a kiss behind my ear. "I really love you Jayson."

"Aw boo. I love you too baby." I reached behind me and rubbed the side on her thigh since she was straddling my back.

We finished without another word and let the music soothe us. Once she put everything away, she joined me on the bed and cuddled with me.

"Thank you for the massage. I'm very relaxed."

"Good." She left a gentle kiss on my lips. "Goodnight honey." She said softly.

"Goodnight beautiful."

We went to sleep. Well I tried to. For some reason I was a little restless despite her giving me a relaxing massage.

May
Playoffs

"Where's Nae?" Brandon asked me when he came to chill with me at the house.

"Her and JoJo went out for some girl time."

"They got they own little club now, don't they? Every time we talk the two of them are always out." He laughed.

"Yeah."

His face scrunched up in confusion. "What's that look for?"

"What look?" I focused my attention on the tv as I flipped through it.

"You want to say something. What is it?"

"Nothing."

"Come on man. We been boys since we were kids. What's going on? Y'all having problems again?"