Rose Gold Hearts

Chapter 13: "Black Awareness Parade" Part 2

Cinnamon
Thank God my uncle has this go-kart, there's no way I'd be able to carry these trash bags myself. Too delicate. Too precious. Not to mention I busted my ass in front of Desmond before the parade could even start.

"Now Cinnamon you know you didn't have to snatch that teddy bear from that old lady! That's somebody's grandma" Desmond teased at me.

"Okay what she gonna do with a Cookie Monster teddy bear? Besides I only snatched it cause she bopped me with her cane!" I said rubbing my head. At this rate, I'll have a mild concussion before the ribs are ready.

As we all walked in the back yard still chatting, All Blues Saturday was booming from the speaker. Granny was at the grill singing her heart out, doing her one two step. We all bursted out into laughter as I joined in with her little jig. I glanced over seeing Desmond's smile. I was a complete sucker for dimples.

Before I could stop staring, J was in my ear.

"You know my bro still crazy about you right? What he did was stupid and he's too stubborn to admit it. I see how happy he gets around you man why won't y'all just talk.." he looked at me seriously.

I sighed chewing on my lip, "J can we do this another day? I just want to enjoy family time. Besides I'm sure it hasn't even crossed his mind. It was his decision just drop it for now please?" I replied in a hushed tone.

J threw his baby hands up in surrender and hopped up to harass one of my Auntie's. Typical J. Benjamin was busy jumping in the Space Walk with the kids, so I left him alone. I noticed Desmond off to the side on the phone.

The conversation must've been extremely heated because he was scrunching his face up.

I decided to take this time to go sit at the picnic table until the food was ready.

Desmond
"What the fuck do you mean he got arrested?!" I whispered-yelled into the phone.

It's always some bull whenever I'm chilling. Apparently one of the new guys I had working for me got arrested. No it's not drug related how I thought. This dude got arrested for prostitution. Prostitution. I would be okay if it was a drug bust man.

"Okay let me get this straight. He didn't realize the dude was a cop until AFTER he gave em head. Like you being deadass right now? I don't care what you do in your private time, but when you on MY time I expect MY work to be finished. He's outta here. Spread the word to my people on the inside. Make this one look like an accident.." I hung up the phone with a huff seeing Cinnamon walk by.

God bless any guy or girl who has the pleasure of being her lover. If I could reverse time I swear I would. She's too heavenly man what was I thinking.

I walked over to the picnic table sliding next to her. I placed my hand on her thick thigh, leaning close to her ear.

"You wanna roll with me real quick somewhere" I whispered in her ear. I felt her instantly tense up and gasp quietly. I chuckled lightly.

"Nah I'm just playing with you ma. Why you up here by yourse-" before I could finish she bent my middle finger back! I jumped up hitting both of my knees on the low picnic table. Apparently all of this was amusing because she was literally rolling in the yard.

"You scream like Kali!!" She laughed holding her stomach. I snatched her up off the ground and held her close to me immediately stopping her laughter.

I stared deep into her eyes licking my lips as her beautiful brown eyes stared back. A smirk snuck onto my face as I leaned in about to kiss her. Our lips lightly brushed together..

"FOOD'S READY CINNAMON COME EAT!!"

Her eyes widen and she had a fresh coat of red in her cheeks as she took off into the backyard. If I thought my timing was good back then, I'm obviously losing my touch.