Memoirs of the Hood: Book One

All Falls Down

Darryl

"Marsha!!" I growled out while violently shaking her awake.
"What the hell is wrong with you? You better keep your fucking hands off me Darryl, I am not above calling the cops" she said as she shrugged my hand from her shoulder and pulled the sheets over her naked body, calmly resting against the wooden headboard. I huffed and then looked away from her.
"You can't tell Kira today. Just give me some time I swear I'm going to tell her. I just don't want to hurt her feelings more than I already have" I said lowly, resting my head in the palms of my hands.
"Fuck her feelings! The fuck do you mean you need time? You've had over ten years to explain this shit to her. I'm sick of being your side chick and my kids need their father so no! Time is up muthafucka" she angrily yelled at me. I mentally cursed myself for allowing the situation to get this far. There were more than enough opportunities to end things with Marsha and fully commit to Kira but that was easier said than done. If I could go back in time and undo everything with Marsha I would. I glanced over at her as she used the remote to flip through the television channels. I knew I couldn't reason with her about holding out any longer so I knew what I had to do. I reached over onto the mahogany nightstand and grabbed my phone. Scrolling through the contacts I found "Wifey♥️" and tapped the message icon. I racked my brain thinking of how I would come out with this to her and when nothing came up I just started to type.
Me: We have some things we need to discuss. How about we meet for dinner tonight? My mother wants to keep Kylia for the weekend so I'll just tell her to get her from the rec center.
Wifey♥️: Thats fine, how about Bucca De Deppo @ 8?
Me: Sounds good, I'll see you later.
Wifey♥️: Alright, love you.
Me: *Read at 10:55*
  I locked my phone and sighed as I placed it back on the nightstand. I rose from the bed and headed into the bathroom. I turned on the lights and immediately went to the shower, turning the knob to hot. Stripping out of my clothes I grabbed the toothpaste and my toothbrush from the sink and stepped into the hot spray. I brushed my teeth and then washed over my body, and after thirty minutes I was done. I stepped out of the shower, wrapping my towel around my waist and headed to the closet. I found a pair of my boxers and a t-shirt to slip on before I started to look for my work clothes. I pulled a pair of my Calvin Klein slacks from a hanger along with a white Martin Grant button up shirt. I slipped on my black Steve Madden loafers that were adorned with the silver pendant across the top before placing the silver Movado watch Marsha had gotten me for Christmas on my wrist. I walked over to the body length mirror in the walk in and glanced over myself. Picking up my brush I quickly went over the my jet black wavy hair before grabbing my lab coat and heading back into the bedroom. I walked over to the dresser and grabbed my keys, wallet, and keycard for the pharmacy before turning to Marsha.
"We're having dinner tonight with Kira at eight. Dress accordingly and I'll be back around seven" I said. She smiled and nodded her head before rolling over on her side. I made sure I had everything before I headed out of the bedroom and down the stairs. I activated the alarm and then headed out into the cool October air. I slid into my car before starting it, blasting the heat and pulling out of the driveway. I had managed to push tonight's situation into the back of my mind but I didn't know how long that would last.

Kira
"I don't know Nita, he might want to it work out. Why else would he suggest speaking over dinner?" I finished and then took a sip of my caramel macchiato. It was a chilly Friday and my best friend who I had not seen in weeks hit me up suggesting we grab coffee and catch up. She stopped scrolling on her phone and looked up at me.
"Kira, this man has blatantly told you he didn't love you. What makes you think he wants to work it out? You've got to stop being so hopeful baby. When it's done, it's done" she replied, starring me in my eyes. I played my wedding ring as I took in all she said.
"I know, it's just that I know there's still something there. It has to be, no one in their right mind is giving up a ten year relationship. I know he still loves me, he has too." By this time the tears I had been holding back were now falling and I couldn't stop them. Nita lifted from her chair before coming around the small table to console me. She wrapped her arms around me as I rested my head on her shoulder and sobbed. She rubbed my back trying to calm down my crying.
"Where did I go wrong Nita? Huh? I did everything right. Why don't he love me no more?" I cried out, unable to control it at this point.
"Shhh, baby it's going to be okay. I hate to see you so broken. If he can't see how much of an amazing woman you are then he doesn't deserve you. It's his loss, and you remember that" she said as she dabbed under my eyes with a napkin. I smiled small and pulled her in for a hug.
"Thanks babe, I needed that" I told her. "No need to thank me Kira, I'm your best friend; it's what I'm here for" she replied with a warm smile. "Now let's get out of here, these nails are screaming for Ling Ling's attention" she said making us both crack up laughing.