Forever My Lady: The Ballad of Iman and Adonis

Chapter Twenty-Five: What's The Worst That Could Happen?

IMAN POV
Three months ago, Ricky asked me about taking our relationship to another level. He was honest, but I double checked to see how honest he was. That's right y'all, I did a background check on him. I know y'all wondering why I didn't do this before with Elgin, but a bitch was dumb back then, this is now.

I logged on to the computer and surely enough, I saw that Ricky had an armed robbery charge, an assault charge, and a case of felony battery. I know Ricky has a past as we all do, but this is something. He's working a construction job in Brooklyn so he won't be back in town until tonight, which is perfect! I know I'm taking a risk, but I think that with a little bit of help that Ricky can really go straight!

TWO DAYS LATER....
Since Adonis is in Barbados for a fighting tournament, Mary Anne is keeping Aviv for the weekend and this is perfect because Ricky and I are gonna talk about.....us.

I grabbed a duffle bag, packed my clothes and drove over to his place in South Philly. I knocked on the door and Ricky stood there, shirtless, wet, and smiling.

Me: Not today, Satan!

I playfully acted as though I was gonna leave, but Ricky affectionately pulled me into his arms and in the apartment.

Ricky: I take it you're accepting my---
I nodded my head and kissed him gently on the lips.

Me: I thought a lot about you. Thought about what this would mean for me, you, and---

Ricky: Your daughter.

Me: Right.

Ricky: I really want to meet her. I don't want to rush anything but I just feel something with you.

Me: Like what?

Ricky: You make me feel like I'm worth something, that I can do anything I put my mind to and that means a lot to a man like me. You know?

Me: Yeah. I could have ran, but I just can't keep looking anymore!

Ricky: You won't have to. I want you to know that I may not have the luxuries Adonis' has, but I do have my heart....and it's telling me to be with you and Aviv.

I wiped the tears from my eyes as Ricky kissed me on the cheek and pulled me into his arms, cuddling.

I could get use to this!