The Roommate's

Kelisha

I took Noah out of the tub and dried him off. I gave him one of Joe's T-Shirts to wear until I was able to get him some new clothes. Afterwards Noah and I headed down to the kitchen so I could fix him a plate of leftovers from today's lunch.  He ate the food like someone was going to snatch it away from him.

Slow down buddy, Joe said to him. Hey I didn't hear you come down the stairs. Yeah I was in the guest bedroom talking. Can we talk in private? He asked. Of course baby. Noah we are going into the living room if you need anything let us know ok. Joe said. Once we were in the living room Joe plopped on the couch and pulled me on his lap.

Your scaring me Joey, what's wrong?  Joe took a deep sigh and said, Grace will be here later on today to take Noah with her. Wait, What, why? Stacy has a restraining order out on the two of us.

Joseph Mulery McIntyre what in the ever fuck do you mean she has a restraining order on us? Calm down babe, I know you are upset but Noah is in the next room. I apologize, you are right. I just don't understand what is really going on. She gave him away to someone in exchange for drugs.

This makes me sick to my stomach. I said before standing up and running to the bathroom. Joe followed me just to make sure I was ok. He grabbed a cloth and wet it so he could put it against my forehead.

I'm going to be ok. I know you are, because you are strong and you never allow anything or anyone to break you. We are in this together. He said right before he kissed me. Joe and I set on the floor for another minute or two after our kiss and caught our breaths.

Let's go back to the living room. He said. As he held his hand out for me to take it. I put my hand in his and he lift me up. Sucking in one last deep breath we walked out to the living room and finished our conversation.

Once our conversation was over I decided to give Joe and Noah some bonding time. I grabbed my purse and keys off the banister and headed towards the outlets for some retail therapy.

I stopped by Nordstrom and Saks. I also stopped by the children's place for Noah and Kendall as well. I think I'll grab a frozen yogurt in my way home . I said to myself. I stopped by Yum Yogurt's for a cup of yogurt.

I parked my car got out and headed to the yogurt store. I placed my order and stood off to the side. Just as my order was being called Donnie happened to walk in. I grabbed my order but not fast enough.

Hey Keke, what are you doing here? The same thing you are doing. I said to him. Oh you came to get Monica some yogurt as well. He said with a cheesy grin on his face. Such a smart ass. I said

We both laugh for a few minutes. Well since I have you alone can we talk for a few minutes. Sure Donald what's up? Oh it's like that. He said. What do you mean? I asked

I'm Donald to you now. We do have history together and share a child together I thought. You are right we had history together and we do share a beautiful baby together.

Anyway, he continued to say. I was wondering if you and I could get together one day next week to meet up at the park with Kendall, and the boy's? Sure that sounds good. I just have to see what day works best for the three of us. I said to him

Kelisha I just meant you, me and the kid's. Oh that will work. Let me text you the day and time. Sounds good to me he said. By the way, you smell divine. That was the last word he said to me before he walked away from me.

My brain was catching up to what he had said to me. I shrugged it off and walked out the yogurt shop to my car. Once I settled inside I called Joe to let him know I was headed home. I thought about weather I should let Joe know what Donnie said or just leave it be. I ponder this for a few more minutes before deciding to let him no.

I pulled into the driveway and saw Joe talking to some blonde haired blue eyed woman who happen to be parked in my spot. I grabbed the bags of clothes and walked up to my husband whose back was facing me and gave him a kiss. Joe turned around and introduced me to his friend Grace. Hello Grace, I am Kelisha, she said to me.

I am. Wow, Joe described you to the t. I thought she must be beautiful in order for him to stay away. I believe he did you right, you are beautiful. Thank you is all I could say. Would you like to come in? I asked. Not at the moment, Noah doesn't even know we are here for him. Trust me you guys can fight this in court.

The three of us walked in the house. I set the bags down on the floor and proceeded to offer Grace a drink. I am fine thank you for asking. She responded. Well I will let you two catch up while I go get Noah into some fresh clean clothes as well as talk to him about him leaving in a few. It was nice meeting you Grace. I said just before heading upstairs.

I took my time helping Noah. Hey bud, I want to talk to you about something's ok? He nodded his little head yes. I told him how he was going to be going with a nice lady named Ms. Grace and she was going to see to his well being. I also told him that Joe and i would see him when we could and that we loved him very much.

Noah understood and was okay with the situation. He and I went to the living room with Joe, Grace. Noah this is Joe's friend Ms. Grace who is here to take you with her. Do you know my mommy as well? Noah asked. Grace responded with a huge smile on her face. I do, you see your mother, Joe, and myself all grew up together. We are all really good friends.