Falling From It Again

Twenty 2

CHERYL's POINT OF VIEW

Monday night:

"Damnit." I said as I rushed to look through my purse. "Almost forgot." I said as I slid on my wedding ring. "Can't let that happen again." I said as I sat on my side of the bed.

Tony walked out of the bathroom and smiled at me. I smiled back and put my back against the headboard. I then picked up my phone to text Shemar back quickly before Tony got in bed.

"You good?" He asked me out of the blue. I looked over at him as he then climbed in bed next to me.

"Uh...yeah. I'm good, baby. Why'd you ask?"

"Just checking on my wife. You've been silent ever since I came home from work." He said as he turned on his side and looked at me.

"Yeah. I'm just-...I don't know. Although, I do have some good news." I said as I quickly put my phone down, slid down in bed, laid on my side, propped my head up on my wrist and faced him.

"What's that?" He asked as he moved some of my hair out of my face.

"I...kinda found a job. I mean, I'm not sure about bringing BVM back just yet but since my baby boy is old enough and doing all of what he does- I feel like it's time for me to get back out there. I have my interview tomorrow and then I'll be you know- learning the ropes. I'm kinda excited." I said as I smiled. "I though about jumping back into plays but...I feel like this experience would be good for me as of right now. What do you think?"

"I think that it's a good idea. I'm proud of you, baby. Congratulations and I know that you'll do so well tomorrow." He said as he smiled at me. He then looked at my left hand.

"What?"

"Just making sure that you had it on."

"Of course I do." I said.

He then reached in for a kiss. I kinda hesitated but I gave him a small kiss back.

"Why did you hesitate?"

"I don't know. I didn't know that you were gonna kiss me." I said but I knew. I just didn't want to kiss him. Back to this I go.

"Oh. Anyways, I'm about to go to sleep. Also, I can take the kids to school in the morning so that you can do what you've gotta do."

"That'd be good. Thanks. Goodnight." I said as I laid my head down and closed my eyes.

"N-...night." He said. He sounded like he was confused but oh well.

THE NEXT DAY

I jumped out of my car and made my way up towards the main door. Lord knows that I was nervous but I knew that I had this- everything was gonna be just fine. I was almost late but not just yet.

"Hey, I'm Cheryl- I have an interview with a...Mr. Lewis today." I said to the woman at the front desk.

"Oh, yes ma'am. He's been expecting you- just this way." She said as she stood up and guided me towards his office. Once we reached his office- my heart was beating fast.

"Mr. Lewis- Cheryl is here." She said as she let me in.

"Ah. Mrs. Grant. Nice to meet you. You ready for this interview?" He asked as we both shook each other's hand.

"How are you, Mr. Lewis? Nice to meet you as well and yes sir." I said as I smiled at him. He then went behind his desk, unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat down. He then reached his hand out towards the chair in front of his desk. "Please, sit." He said.