"Trust is everything, respect is earned. What do you do, when the possibilities are endless to what your heart desires? There's NO LIMITS to what the future holds"
TW: This book includes violence, drugs, and domestic abuse. Please read with caution.
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Arriving home, I felt a little tired. I locked the door behind me and immediately went to the bathroom to take a shower. The hot water soothed my body as I felt myself relaxing in the moment. Replaying moments in my head of what happened today, I can't believe that I'm having a baby boy; with James. He seemed so happy today and I can't lie, I'm happy too. I don't feel too bad for snapping on him though, he deserves the truth and should know that I will continue life with or without him. Getting out of my thoughts I washed my body and finished my shower. I got out of the shower, dried off and proceeded to put on a charcoal facial mask; self-care is key. Putting on my favorite vanilla sugar scented lotion, I threw on a crop top and comfy joggers to wear around the house. I washed my face of the facial mask and followed up with a moisturizer and removed the towel from my hair. I decided to get in bed and get comfortable, before I knew it I drifted off to sleep.
A few hours later I woke up and realized it was 11:30pm. I checked my phone and saw that James texted me a few times. I called and told him that it would still be okay if he dropped by. I got out of bed and brushed my teeth, made my bed and grabbed a blanket to get comfortable in the living room. Turning on the tv to Real Housewives of Atlanta, I was interrupted by a knock at my door. Getting up to answer, it was James, he had a bag in his hand and a bouquet of flowers.
Of course, white lilies are my favorite but I wanted to know what was in the bag. James greeted me with a hug and kissed my cheek. "I see you got little man poking" he said referring to my exposed belly in this crop top. "I'm comfortable" I said simply. I set the vase of flowers on the counter as we took a seat on my couch. "So what's with the gifts?" I questioned. "A peace offering" James said as he handed me the bag. I took the bag from him and took a peek with excitement. "Go ahead, open it" he said. Quickly opening the bag, I pulled out a clear container with a big slice of strawberry cake from my favorite bakery. I gave James a smirk, "Thanks, but you know you're not off the hook" I said laughing.
"It was worth a shot. I know it'll be something good for the two of you" he said. I placed the cake on my coffee table and wrapped up in my blanket. "So what did you want to talk about?" I questioned. James sighed, "I'm sorry Mel, I really am. But I'm here now, can we work through this?" He questioned. I rolled my eyes, "I made everything clear at the restaurant earlier. I want you around for our son. Nothing else" I said. "Mel, I'm a free man now. I know I have to step up and do my part, but I don't want to continue to suffer" he said taking his shoes off. I scoffed, "James, we've been around each other for maybe 4 hours today, and you call me giving you the cold shoulder "suffering?"" I asked with sarcastic air quotes.
"Try going weeks without talking to someone who you have a child with, but they're ignoring you because they want to make it right with their spouse who they lied to you about?!" I said angrily. James shook his head and moved closer to me. "But that's not the case anymore. I'm all yours now" he said taking my hand. I snatched away from him, "James, had Naomi decided to work it out with you, you wouldn't be here. Don't flatter yourself and make this my fault. I didn't fuck myself to get pregnant" I said snapping.
