Family Man

Chapter 41

                   "Get Over Your Egos"

Months have passed...

Teesha stood over Jalina's crib as she pulled her pink blanket above her stomach. She smiled down at her angels face and looked over as Mj scuffled lifting his head. She looked back at her daughter smiled then made her way over to Mj's crib. "What's gotten in to you.Huh? Why isn't my baby sleeping?" she reached down and  picked him up  snuggling  him in her arms. She rocked back and forth humming as he closed his eyes falling asleep.  "My little man is so spoiled. Need mommy's touch to sleep. "She smiled and kissed the top of his head. As she lay Mj back in his crib she felt warm hands wrapping around her waist. Soft lips kissed the back of her neck and instantly she felt a rush of excitement.  "Shhh. Don't you dare wake them."she whispered.  "Le'lani kept them from their nap long enough playing that darn  guitar you got her." She fussed and he  remained silent until the baby was back in place. It didn't take long before he grabbed her hand pulled her out of the nursery easing the door closed behind them. He pinned her against the wall in the hall  staring intensely at her.

"Is that better? "He asked pushing closely against her.

"Yes. "She sighed and smiled wrapping her arms around his neck .  "I didn't know you would be home so early."

"Well...I can... "he pulled away and gestured his hand as if he was saying he could leave. She grabbed him by the  collar and pulled him back in his previous position against her.

"I wasn't complaining,Michael.  But what are you doing here? "She asked.

"How about missing you."he smirked.

"I smell an ulterior motive.  Spill it."she stared at him with peculiar eyes.

"Baby there is something we have to discuss.  But over dinner.  It's nothing better than conversation with food." Michael kissed her lips.

"Michael what are you not telling me? And Jesse is stopping by. So dinner will have to wait for another two hours. I got a good idea though .  Japanese!  By the time you drive there and back Jesse should be gone."Teesha explained.

"Not him again."he groaned palming his face walking backwards.

Her face soured when he began to complain. "Michael he has a child that lives here. I can't be lowdown or forbid him from stopping by."

"Teesh.  It's all a ploy. Jalina isn't priority at three in the got damn morning "he scoffed walking down the stairs to the kitchen. She followed behind him and folded her arms as she stood beside the breakfast nook.

"Michael he was on a case and hadn't seen her in a week,so what was the harm in letting him stop by. And that language has to go. Le'lani has already picked up the word shit!" she chastised him. "You have to compromise here. We share a daughter and he has rights. If I make it hard for him he can do the same for me."she stressed exhaustingly.

"You just don't get it."he shook his head. "This muthafu..."he shouted but she covered his mouth before he could finish his words.He pulled her hands away and held them tightly.  "Teesh he wants you. Why can't you see that?"Michael pulled out an apple juice and gulped it down.

"That's not the point at all. Michael he can want whatever  ,but I love and need you. The twins are only four months old and we have years to raise them together.  Just tell me that you can handle this." She stared waiting for him to agree.

There was not a chance in hell that Michael would give up on his marriage ever again. He made the ultimate mistake with his affair, but it's no way he'd ever let Jesse win. He needed to be more giving on the matter with what's coming in the next two weeks,or maybe less. He hugged his wife, kissed her lifting her up from the floor.  He was more than passionate about his love for her and it showed in his kiss. Their embrace was broken when the door bell rung. Michael held on to her only to say forget who was on the other side of the door. It buzzed again and Teesha pushed down on his forearms in an attempt to break his capture. She looked back in the direction of the door then at Michael telling him she need to open the door for Jesse. Michael held her for another second or so then eased her down and out of his arms.