The Last Fall

Touch Me- The Final Part 🌹

Cheryl's Point Of View

"What's wrong, beautiful?" Shemar asked me as him and I sat on the couch watching a movie together. I laid my head down on a pillow that rested in his lap and I guess since I was silent- he was wondering about me.

Even though the movie was on, all I could think about was what happened the other day at Caiya's school.

"Nothings wrong." I said in a low voice as I looked at the TV.

"Well, something has gotta be on your mind considering you haven't said two words to me since I got here. All I got was a "hello" and a kiss." He said as he gently played in my hair.

"I'm sorry, baby. Just...been thinking about Caiya. That's all." I said as I turned to look up at him.

"Don't worry about her. I'm sure that Tony is keeping a close eye on her. Plus, you two are getting her the help she needs." Shemar told me as he leaned down and kissed me square in the middle of my forehead.

"You're right." I said as I took a deep breath. "I think that I need some wine." I said as I sat up and stood up from the couch.

"Right behind you." He said as he too stood up.

While walking towards the kitchen, I got a text message from Tony. After I read it, I felt so much better.

Tony: Caiya and I spoke for a very long time today and yesterday. I think that she will no longer want to harm herself even if it was a thought of hers. Don't worry. Also, I'm sorry for yelling the other day. You didn't deserve that...Goodnight.

Receiving an apology from Tony and a comfort message about Caiya in one text message- took so much worry off of me.

Overall, I can't wait to see my children and have them home with me. Sometimes Tony wants them all to himself but they're my children too. I'm their Mother and I miss this. However, I have no problem with sharing. Tony's the opposite. He wants them every moment he can grab. I'm not complaining because some people don't even have a Father who actually wants to spend time with them. I could have had my children by somebody far worse but...I didn't.

I replied with a simple "Thanks", sent it and sat my phone down on the countertop. While I grabbed a wine glass for both him and I, the room then got silent.

"You two text often?" Shemar asked me. I turned around and saw Shemar looking down at my phone. He then moved away from it and jumped onto the island to sit down. He swung his feet back and forth...waiting for my answer. I looked at my phone and then handed him a wine glass.

"Not often. Only when the subject is strictly about the children." I responded as him and our eyes met. He nodded his head and played with the glass in his hands.

"Can I ask you something and I want you to be very, very honest with me..."

"What is it?" I asked him as I stood next to him and place my glass on the island top next to him.

"Before you and I...started fully forgiving each other and getting back on track to where we used to be....well..." He said as he looked down into the empty glass. "Did you and Tony ever? I mean, do anything at all? Like, I was just curious." He asked me as he looked up.