Pandora's Box

Marley Mars

Tuesday afternoon

"Quit doing stupid shit and I won't have to hit you" Marley looked down at Derrick with her hand around his neck

"You said put it in the box. What more do you want from me!" Derrick kicked his legs trying to get from under me

"You were suppose to write a little note like I did. Now I gotta untape all those boxes" I climbed off him snatching the box of gifts he wrapped

"I thought you said they write their own note" he sat up turning towards me

"...oh yea. You're right" I threw my head back laughing at the look he gave me

"You fuckin sad bro" he shook his head shoving me before getting up and running off.

"Can you flip the chicken when you come out!" I called to him as he stepped in the bathroom

"HELL NO" he called back before I heard him laugh and close the door

Derrick was once again at my place after his shift in the booth.

His sister was over at his place with her 2 year old daughter and best friend and her nephew so he didn't want to be stuck there with them.

"It look the same as it did 5 minutes ago" he returned munching on a big pickle

"I'm going to see Harlow Friday" I looked over at him as he took a seat next to me

"Why? Something happen?" His voice held worry as he gave me all his attention

"Not with her. I'm taking Lenzi to see her, Hopefully it goes well I just wanted to let you know though just Incase you don't hear from me" I explained

"Oh aight I understand" he nodded

After about 30 minutely the chicken was done so I turned the stove and allowed it to sit while I worked on the rice and vegetables.

Derrick was in the bedroom putting up my new flatscreen tv.

"Babe dinners done!" I called out platting our food

"Geez woman I'm right here" he held his ears

"My bad I didn't see you" I laughed handing him his plate

"You working tomorrow?" He looked up from his plate after he took a seat

"Yea not all day thought. I'm meeting my mom for lunch around 2 so I'll go in from 8 to 2" I explained picking up my chicken to take a bite

"Then after that I may meet with Lenzi's social worker, depends on how I feel though" I shared knowing I most likely won't show up

"Damn, full schedule" he shook his head leaning in to finish his food

"You wanted to do something?" I frowned looking at him

This was something new because Derrick was super antisocial which meant he was a homebody.

Our first date ended up being a double date over at his older brothers place along with his wife.

"I was gon take you to my family barbecue, let you meet my mom" he shrugged now relieved since she'd be too busy to attend

"REALLY!" My eyes instantly widened as I dropped my fork

"You mean Ms.Herold" I said referring to his adopted mother

"Yea and my birth mom will be there too along with Julieta daughter and my brothers so it's gonna be pretty big" he explained listing the people off on his hand