"I'm just glad you had a good time. It was nice for us all to be able to chill and coexist. I appreciate you ma." Dox said to me as we were sitting on my couch. "Me too. I never imagined a photo shoot would be that fun. I definitely didn't think y'all wanted us in the pictures too, but I put that together real quick though." I said with a laugh. "You did, but I had faith in the fact that you would. You always nail everything that you put your mind to. I love that in you." he said to me. I just looked in his eyes. "What's wrong?" he asked. "Nothing...just was thinking for a moment is all." I said as I broke the eye contact for a sec. "Be real with me, I saw that look on your face, it was something different." He read me so well. "So...I think I'm actually falling for you." I admitted to him and a smile spread across his face. "Baby girl, you mean you fell for me? Toya, we haven't had to have the conversation because your actions speak volumes. You tried to fight it, but you can't. I've known that for a couple of weeks now. Your lips could've been told me." he said in a way that allowed my whole body to relax in his presence. "But I think because of the dynamic being new to you, you didn't know how to proceed. La'Toya, I love everything about you. Flaws and all my baby. The feeling been mutual, to be real I probably fell in love first. It could be the poet in me, or the fact that you introduced me to something new that I don't want to let go of." he said as her interlocked his fingers with mine. "Spending time with you and baby Anthony is so relaxing. I feel at home with y'all. Don't second guess that for a millisecond." he said before he kissed my cheek. "I'm happy that we can provide you with that feeling. I'm sure it'll intensify with you and Olivia after she has the baby too." I said to him and he smiled. "I can see that too. But I'll also allot time for Cam to be able to do the same with them. I feel like everyone in this relationship needs that type of time for real. Like I know you didn't birth this baby, but I mean you're still a part of the family." he said and I nodded at that. As much as he treated AJ as his own, of course I'd reciprocate the same energy. "But of course we can take baby steps with that if need be." he said as he kissed my hand. "What makes you think that's completely necessary?" I asked him and we locked eyes. "Because Love this is all new to you. I wouldn't expect you to feel completely comfortable going full-fledged into it. But I'll always allot you that time to think it over, process it, and decide if you're certain this is what you would like to do." he said to me. "I'll admit, this is all new to me. But you all make me feel so welcome and it never seems like I'm being shorted or slated. Truthfully I feel more seen in these past few months than I have in any of my previous relationships. So...it comes with a lot, but that's a lot to lose as well." "The same can be said for you as well. Initially, I didn't even know for sure if you were gonna pay my ass any attention..." he said as we both laughed. "...I didn't think I was your type for real because me and Tony are so different physically. Then after getting to know more and more about you, I kept thinking ain't no way he doesn't see the gem he has by his side. Like you're beautiful, intelligent, driven, intuitive, and a natural nurturer. Like you nurtured him to be a better person and we all need that at some point. It's nice to know somebody can see the issue and instead of passing judgment, help to make it better. In a culture where people love to talk about others, you'd rather talk to them. That's refreshing. Like you're a breath of fresh air. I'm thinking to myself like damn I'm just a kid who has some music capabilities and has no problem with sharing my feelings with the world. I was over here hoping you'd see that as something more than just potential. See...I could tell that you recognize potential in others and that's what draws you to a person, but sometimes you see the potential and they don't. So you end up at an impasse. I don't want you to feel like you're at that impasse when it comes to me." he said to me and I really wasn't anticipating any part of what he just said. "You're much more than what you described and I could see that in you. But what you brought to the table has been so different to me. You didn't over-promise and then under-deliver like everyone else. You've been you from the day you walked into my life and watching you blossom more into a man and becoming a father and step-father has been amazing to witness. You didn't baby step me into your life Dox, so we don't have to baby-step this aspect either. As long as you're giving me you're all, you'll surely get the same thing back in return." I told him. "I know, that's one of the many reasons why I love you Toya." he told me and something about how those words rolled off his tongue made my insides feel like they were on fire. I think he felt it too because that kiss that he gave felt so surreal. Somehow this man still gave me butterflies and kept me guessing, wondering, and looking forward to what was to come. "I love you too." I said to him. "So...I have a somewhat off-topic question to ask you out of curiosity." he started as I looked into his eyes. "So...realistically, are you ready to be open about our situation? I'm only asking because I'd love for you to be able to meet my family." he said and I was so shocked. "You sure?" I asked as he nodded his head at my question. "I never thought we were hiding per se, I just have to get my old school dad to understand our situation." I said and we both laughed a little. "But yes, I would love to meet them." He smiled at that. "And...we can definitely sit down with my dad and Elizabeth too." I told him. "Just let me know when you're ready Queen."
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Allegedly Book 2
RomanceThe story of 6 inner city young adults, all from different walks of life, from different areas, and conquering different hardships. Watch how school, family, drugs, lies, the streets, and love bring them together and rip them apart
