Sized Up

Chapter 5

Janelle

Me and Rod have been getting along better. I trust him. I trust that he's not cheating on me. We've been talking about things, getting things patched up and he's even stopped going to the gym everyday. He only goes on Wednesdays now. Rod has even considered finding a new trainer. I think that might be best. That Danyella don't need to be around him no mo'. She ain't done nothing but bring trouble in my marriage. I don't need any of this.

I rolled out of bed, picked Italy up from her crib and gave her a bath. I dressed her in something nice and fed her. I watched as she made little sounds and kicked her feet and smiled. She's so silly. I loved her so much. "What are you doing Italy? Huh?" I asked as I tickled her belly. She giggled. That always made me happy hearing her giggle. "Hey baby". Rod said coming into the kitchen. He kissed my lips gently and picked Italy up and played with her. "Get dressed". He instructed. "Why"? I questioned. "We're going out". He admitted. I smiled.

I raided through my closet trying to find something extravagant. I found something finally showered, and did my hair. I styled my cut hair and sprayed on some perfume. "I'm ready" I told him. "Now where we going".  I questioned.

"Somewhere nice". He said blankly. I hate surprises.

We took Italy to my mothers and then rode silently to some restaurant. It was small, but well decorated. The scenery was beautiful. Big beautiful chandeliers dangled from the ceilings. Dim lightening that set the mood perfectly made me feel a tad bit underdressed.

Reservations were made so there was no wait. We sat at a table close to the back and waited to be accompanied. Soon the waitress came and took our orders and brought out complementary bread. She left and brought back wine.

"If I knew we were coming somewhere so nice I would've dressed better. I feel so underdressed". I said. He laughed. "You look beautiful" he said. I smiled. "Thanks baby".

Rodkevious

She looked amazing. I love Janelle with all my heart, and I still felt guilty and I needed to tell her the truth. But how? If I could take back that mistakes I would. I prayed on it, asked for forgiveness and now I have to do the right thing. It's only right.

Janelle

Dinner was over. The evening was just perfect. We went to my mothers and picked Italy up and thanked her. I was so ready to get home. I gave Italy a bath and laid her down for her to go to sleep. I laid down next to Rod. "Baby, tonight was amazing". I admitted. I looked at him and kissed his lips softly. "I love you Janelle". He said.

"I love you to". I said.

"I'm going to go shower, I'll be right back". I nodded and watched him walk into the bathroom. I turned on the TV and waited for him. I noticed his phone light up from text. I unlocked it and read it.

Multimedia message: image attached.

"TMZ : any last words before we release these pictures of you and your new girlfriend? I wonder does your wife know? "

My stomached dropped at the sight of him and Danyella kissing in a restaurant. He lied to me. I was crushed. How could he just sit there and lie to my fucking face? He came out the shower and looked at me. "Baby what's wrong"? He questioned. I trough him the phone.

"I'm leaving"? I said storming out.

He grabbed my arm. "Ba-bay wait... Janelle I I can explain baby I'm so sorry it was a mistake".

"HOW COULD YOU? You lied to me! What else happened between you two? Huh? Did you have sex with her? I asked. "Janelle, just cal-" "DID YOU HAVE SIX WITH HER? Just answer the question". I yelled.

He put his head down. "Yes".

I shook my head. Letting all my tears flow. "I'm leaving". I walked out, picked up Italy and headed to my mothers.