Family Man

Chapter 10

"He Loves Her"

“I should let you get dressed, Jesse. I’m sorry about that Phone call.” Teesha apologized.

“Don’t be silly. You had business and I had to shower. But Um.” He said looking at her sad eyes. “Is everything okay with you and…?” He paused not wanting to be too pushy.

“I have…” She exhaled thinking back to the voice over the phone.

“Look. You don’t have to say a thing.” Jesse shook his head. “I’m here, though if you need to talk.” He exclaimed pulling a shirt over his head

“You’re not prying if that’s what you think.  I...."She hesitated."I believe my husband is having an affair.” She exhaled a sigh of relief from holding that in, because she has yet to confine in anyone about what’s going on.

“Teesha. I-I don’t know what to say. I mean…are you sure? I mean…I just couldn’t see him doing this. You’re very beautiful and sweet.” Jesse said with a brush of a smile as he rubbed his hands on his head.

“Jesse. I don’t even think it’s about beauty. Not to toot my own horn. I know I’m attractive and I love that man more than anything in the world besides my daughter. I just think it’s a selfishness that a person develops over time. And him being away on the job hasn’t helped matters. I don’t know what would make him do such a thing. But until, I have all the facts, and I plan on finding out every detail about this. I won’t accuse him and I’ll think rationally about everything.” She exclaimed still believing the worst.

“True, Teesha. You need hard facts if you’re going to solve this.” Jesse told her.

“You and you’re defective talk. Hahaha. But in reality you’re right. If only it was that simple. Anyway, on a lighter note. I’m starved.” She giggled. “Where can a girl get something to curve her appetite?” She laughed again.

“We can order in or go out. I’m sure we can find something good to eat.” Jesse told her.

“Going out? I am a little tired. Maybe I’ll just order in. You can go out. I don’t want to spoil your fun.” She exclaimed looking at his seemingly handsome physique

“There’s no way you could ever spoil anyone’s fun.” He looked at her with a deep attraction in his eyes.

She stared back for the longest time getting lost in her thoughts looking at his lips. “You’re really a gentleman, Jesse. I think relaxing will clear my head and make me gather my thoughts.” She exclaimed.

“Ok. Well… I’m going to get out for a while. Maybe we can have dinner when I return?” Jesse stated and smiled.

“I’m up for that.” She grinned. “I’ll see you later then.” Teesha told him pulling back the soft down blanket on her bed and climbing inside. If Michael hadn’t said that he would be calling her back she would have taken him up on his offer. So now she lay in bed flipping through the stations on TV waiting for his call. 

“Baby you take such good care of me.” Kimbra said as Michael dabbed her lip lightly.

“I love you. Of course I’ll take care of you.” He looked at her.She pecked his lips.” Michael, I never knew I could fall in love with you the way I did. You make it all better.” She smiled.

“These past few months has been easy because of you. I think I would’ve gone insane if I hadn’t met you, baby.” He kissed her lips. “How does it feel now baby?” He asked pecking her lips again.

“I’m fine, Michael, but.” She looked down and smiled then looked back up at him. “Since you took care of me. I think it’s time that I take care of you.” She said straddling his lap.