When the Smoke Clears

Chapter Twelve

Omniscient

Tank stared at Christian as he played with the twins and Imani. He hated the hold that he had over his best friend. Tank knew that Christian was the only person that could bring out the weak side of her. He couldn't believe she gave in so easily. Chris didn't deserve that and he needs to figure out a way to get her to understand that this man is no good.

Jordyn finally emerged from her room after almost a full day of hiding. She walked into the kitchen and got out everything she needed to start cooking.

Tank joined her. "I can't believe you J." He said causing her to exhale.

"What did I do?"

"You just gone forgive that clown just like that. After he treated you like a bottom Bitch, like you ain't the reason he living better then ever."

"Nigga you act like I'm fucking the man. He's with his kids, am I supposed to stop that because of what we're going through?"

"He didn't give a Fuck about his kids until you was ready move on. Now he want to play Daddy of the year."

"Better late than never."

Tank laughed. "This is crazy. I thought you finally got your common sense back but I see this motherfucka still got you walking around like you ain't got a brain."

Jordyn picked up the knife next to her and put up his chin. A evil laugh left her lips as she pressed the tip deeper in. "Tank, do not try me. Now is not the fucking time. I do not want Brooks, I'm over that. He's more than welcome to spend time with his children because they are HIS!" She pushed him away from her. "Everybody gone stop coming at me crazy cause I'm seconds from just going on a killing spree. I don't give a fuck no more!"

"I'm sorry Jordyn, I'm just looking out for you."

"You can do that without all the extra shit. Never ever insult my intelligence nigga." She mushed his head. "I don't trust Brooks, I don't love him. When have you known me to let a nigga play me and get away with it."

"So you got a plan?"

"Of course I do." She turned and looked at her ex fiancé from the kitchen. "I'm not finished teaching him a lesson, I'll never let any nigga get over me that easily."

"Good."

Later That Night

Jordyn walked into the living room after showering. The tv played the credits from Hotel Transylvania while Chris and Imani laid on the floor fast asleep. She tip toed over to her daughter and picked her up then carried her into her room. The twins fell asleep shortly after dinner.

Going back into the living room she bent down next to Chris and gently shook him until his eyes open. He sat up on his elbows and looked around.

"Shit, what time is it?" He asked.

"12:30."

"Where's Imani?" Chris climbed off the floor.

"I just put her in bed."

"Oh okay." He looked down at Jordyn, who was only covered by a silk robe. Her wet hair covered half of her face.

She tightened her robe and folded her arms because she knew what he was focused on.

"Thank you for letting me hang with the kids today. I really needed that." He said

"So was this like a one day thing to clear your conscious or are you really ready to step up and be a parent?"

"I'm ready to be a parent, I want my family back."

"Just focus on the kids." Jordyn tried to walk away but he pulled her back causing Jordyn to push him. "Don't Put your hands on me!"

"I want us back Jordyn. I thought when we talked earlier shit was straight?"

"You talked and I sat there. Ava, Caleb and Imani, that's what you focus on. There is no us, you ruined that."

"And I want to fix it."

"There's nothing to fix. My heart no longer belongs to you."

Chris's nose flared at the thought of Jordyn loving someone else. "Who does it belong to then? I know you still love me because I still love you."

"It belongs to no one, that ice box that I let your manipulative ass melt away has definitely returned. Back in New York I used to hope and pray that you'd go back to who you were but then I thought about it, you've always been this way you're just worse now. You manipulated me when you tried to put me in jail. You don't love me, nothing about our relationship was sincere, only good thing is our kids." Tears formed in Jordyn's eyes. She hated how he brought out every emotion in her. "You might've always had fake love for me but Chris I promise I loved you with my every being. When I fucked up I was ready to kill my self. I treated you like a king. My plan was for us to run shit together, be good together, be happy TOGETHER!" The tears poured down her face now. "If you fucking loved me the way you said you do, when I came home we would've bounced back, like nothing ever happened. I don't want to hear you were used to me being gone and that's why you fucked up. You fucked up because you're selfish and a sorry ass nigga, and I hate you, I hate you so fucking much." She pushed him harder causing him to fall on the couch. "I FUCKING HATE YOU!"

Blow after blow was sent to Chris's face and he didn't stop it because he knew he deserved it.

He eventually grabbed on to her hands and held them tightly. Blood from his lip dripping onto his designer shirt.

They just stared at each other. Jordyn still fuming and wanting to beat him some more and Chris just upset with himself for what he did.

He doesn't like who he became. He became a monster and he hated the feeling but he thought that was who he needed to be for this relationship to survive. He wanted to change but ended up changing too much and now the woman he cherishes thinks That what he feels for her is all a joke.

Chris stood to his feet, using his free hand to wipe away the blood. His head was throbbing, he regretted letting Jordyn take so many hits, especially with her hands being heavy like a mans.

Jordyn tried snatching away but Chris held her tighter.

"I love you, no matter if you want to believe or not. There is no excuse for the things I've done and it shouldn't have taken a video from you for me to come to my senses. I did the dumbest thing by underestimating you. But you reminded me of who I fell in love with. A feisty, crazy, sexy ass boss woman. That takes shit from no one including me. I'm not going to keep saying sorry, I'm just going to show you that what I feel for you is real. Even if it means me stepping back and letting you do whatever you need to do. I love you Jordyn, I really do love you." He grabbed her chin and kissed her lips, then he stepped back while letting go of her arms. 

Jordyn touched her lips.

"Ima go, I need to go check into a hote-."

"Stay." She interrupted him. "You can stay here."

"As much as I'd love to, I think it's best if I go. Don't want anything to happen that shouldn't right now."

She knew he was referring to them having sex and he was right.

"I'll be back bright and early." Chris continued.

"Okay."

He kissed her forehead then grabbed his keys and phone and left.

Jordyn sighed rubbing her fingers through her hair then she picked up the blankets on the floor and took them where they previously then went and laid down.

Love is stressful, her life was much easier when nothing mattered but the money.