by Tiece
Monty walked in, almost passing the kitchen area, then stopping as he noticed her standing there. She smiled and he smiled back. His sexy smile turned her on. The thick waves in his jet black hair was neatly brushed as he unknowingly rubbed his hand over them to make sure they were still in place. He had on a pair of black Sean John jeans and a black and white Sean John polo shirt with the hint of his white tee showing underneath it. He wore the black Ralph Lauren Polo boots that she bought him as a Christmas gift. That made her smile even bigger. She loved the way he dressed and as usual he was definitely on point. He walked over and hugged her gently, kissing her around the neck. She looked just as sexy to him with her grey fitted Gucci knee length skirt and red buttoned down Baby Phat fitted blouse neatly tucked in. He smiled because she looked amazing standing there in her red high heel Riding boots. He walked over and put his arms around her waist.
“Hey babe, what’s wrong?” He asked noticing the teary look in her eyes. “What’s wrong? You don’t feel good?” He probed as she just stood there speechless. “Talk to me.” He said.
“I’m ok. I just missed you.” She put her arms around his neck and inhaled his Unforgivable cologne. He smelled so good. She just wanted to rest her head on his chest and feel his loving arms wrapped around her body for as long as she could.
“Well, for the record I missed you too.” He said. “Are you still spending the day with your sister?” He asked.
“Yep, she and a few of our family members are actually waiting on me to show at any time now.” She rubbed down the side of her skirt to make sure that the pregnancy test wasn’t bulging out and he could feel it in her pocket. Monty looked in her bright sexy eyes.
“I’m sorry I can’t spend the day with you. You know if I could, I really would.” He said trying to make her feel better about him having to spend time with Candy and his family.
“I know and I’m not sweating that.” She said attempting to play off how bad she really felt about him leaving her to go be with the other woman.
“I’m glad you understand and you know I’ma make it up to you, right?” He asked and kissed her softly on the lips.
“Yeah, I know you will.” She replied.
“Well babe, Rico and little Aiden are in the car waiting on me. I’m gonna have to go.” He hugged her tightly. MiKayla stood there while hugging him back. She wanted so bad to tell him that she was pregnant, but didn’t know how to say it. As Monty removed his arms from around her waist, she went inside her pocket and pulled out the pregnancy test, handing it to him. Monty’s slanted eyes grew bigger than she’d ever seen them. He held the white pregnancy stick in his hand. He was speechless for a few seconds which seemed like a lifetime for MiKayla. She didn’t know what to say as he stood there looking at it. He shook his head as if the plus sign he was looking at was going to disappear.
“It’s not disappearing.” She finally said. “Trust me, I’ve been watching it all morning.” Monty finally looked in MiKayla’s face, his mouth partly open. He was a bit shocked to be getting this news.
“Wow,” was the only words that he could muster at the time as he looked back at the test results. “So, this is saying what I’m figuring its saying, right?” This was the only thing that he could come up with.
“Yep, that would be right.” She responded, not really knowing how he felt because his facial expression was blank.
“Damn,” he paused. “Are you certain this is right?” He asked again.
“I’m pretty certain. I’ve been pregnant before, you know. I know how my body has been feeling lately and this would explain the reason why.” She explained.
“Honestly, baby I don’t know what to say. You’re springing this on me now? What are we supposed to do?” He asked not giving her a chance to respond. “Damn, baby… You know my situation. What am I supposed to tell Candy?” His nerves were getting the best of him. Tears fell from MiKayla’s eyes. She felt hurt that he’d consider Candy’s feelings at a time like this.
“Wow, is right Monty.” She retorted, snatching the pregnancy stick out of his hand. “I should have been thinking about Candy while you’ve been here each day spending time with me and making love to me like I was actually your woman or something. What in the fuck was I thinking?” She turned her back to face the bay window. Monty stood there still not believing how deep he’d gotten himself caught up in this love triangle.
“Damn, baby I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it that way, but I wasn’t expecting this. I guess I should have been considering the fact that this could happen, but I didn’t realize that things were moving this fast.” He tried to touch her shoulder. “Please talk to me.” He stated. “What are we gonna do?”
“What do you mean?” She asked. “I don’t know what you’re gonna do, but I know what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna have this baby that God has blessed me to conceive with you whether you like it or not.” She stated firmly.
“Damn, baby let’s think about this.” He said.
“I don’t need to think about nothing. My mind is made up.” She looked him directly in his eyes. “Why did I expect you to at least act like you cared? Boy, was I so wrong for falling for you.” She said. She was so pissed off with him that she walked by brushing up against him as she headed into the den.
“Baby, please, don’t act like that.” He followed her. “You know I love you. I’ve just been caught off guard with this whole thing. I should already know what you would want to do in this situation and I’m sorry for suggesting anything other than you having our baby.” Saying our baby sounded very strange coming from his mouth. He tried to hug MiKayla, but the tears continued to fall from her eyes. She pushed him back. She was hurt at his reaction and he knew that he’d fucked up really badly and not just with her. He attempted to hug her again and comfort her the best way he knew how, but she wasn’t having it. She looked at him and the tears made him feel very bad for the way he reacted to the news.
“Tell me, Monty. Where do I stand in your life? Am I just in love with a friend or my supposedly man?” She asked him. “Should I forget about us and move on?”
“MiKayla, don’t ask me no stupid shit like that. You know where you stand. I fucked up and I’m sorry, but I had a lot on my mind. You just pulled out that damn test and gave it to me with no warning or nothing. What was I supposed to do or how in the hell was I supposed to act?” He asked.
“I don’t know, Monty. You were supposed to act like you cared about me. I don’t care if you were thinking of Candy’s feelings on the inside, but to speak that shit in my presence.” She smacked her lips and rolled her eyes. “You were foul for that shit.” She said. Monty shook his head. He was disappointed in himself.
“Alright, I’ve apologized and if you still wanna act like that then I’m leaving.” He said and turned to walk out.
“Yeah, go ahead and leave me. That’s what you wanted to do the minute you found out that I was pregnant.”
“No, the fuck I didn’t!” He said as the tension was getting thicker by the minute. “I was caught off guard, damn!” He reached for the doorknob. “I’ll holla at you later.”
“Yeah, go be with your other family!” She stated as she followed behind him.
“Whatever, MiKayla! You knew what my plans for today was before you even showed me that damn test. Don’t all of a sudden act like you didn’t know.” He turned the doorknob and opened the door up. The Flowers delivery guy surprised him. He was standing there holding a clear vase filled with two dozen pink roses for MiKayla that were preordered and scheduled for delivery. Monty cleared his throat. “Oh, what’s up my man?” He said to the delivery guy.
“I have flowers for a Miss MiKayla Jones.” The delivery guy stated.
“Yeah, here she is.” Monty said as he opened the door a little wider for MiKayla to see them.
“Take that shit right on back to your van!” MiKayla said as she fumed with anger from the way Monty had treated her and was now leaving.
“What!” Monty state
d. “Get the damn flowers, Baby and quit acting like that!” He demanded.
“I ain’t gotta get shit!” She turned her back and walked back inside the house and into the kitchen. Monty shook his head and looked at the confused delivery guy.
“Women,” he said playing it off. “They’re never satisfied.” The delivery guy laughed and agreed. “Hand ‘um here, my man.” He said taking the roses. “Hold up.” He said going into his pocket and pulling out a twenty dollar bill. “Here you go, and thanks.” The delivery guy smiled and got back inside his van and drove away. Monty took the roses into the kitchen and sat them on the counter. MiKayla was standing back to the window as she wiped her face. Monty just looked at her and figured that it would be best if he left. “I’ll be back so we can talk like civilized adults. Text me when you get to your sister’s house and let me know you made it there.” He turned to walk out.
“Like you care,” she mumbled.
“Baby, don’t play with me. You heard what I said.” He sternly stated and he walked out of her house closing the door behind him. She was so hurt by his actions, but still couldn’t help but love him more as she looked over and saw how beautiful the roses were. Even though he was spending time with Candy and his family he still made time to come over just because she asked him too and he sent her roses twice in one week.
She was confused by love and tried to sike herself out. She wanted to believe that things were going to be great and that Monty would eventually see who the better woman was and hopefully leave Candy. She knew that she was in for a fight, but she wasn’t giving up without one. If showing her claws was what she had to do then she was going to do it by any means necessary and Candy was going to know that she meant business about getting her man. She put Visine in her eyes to cover the redness. She grabbed her gray Coach purse and her car keys so she could go over to her sister’s house. She desperately needed a listening ear.
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The ride to Catherine’s house was quiet. The music wasn’t playing anymore, because Monty turned that all the way down before they could leave MiKayla’s driveway good. Rico could see that Monty and MiKayla had been arguing, but he wasn’t saying nothing if Monty wasn’t. He looked toward the backseat to take a peek at a sleeping Aiden who was smiling as he dreamt. He turned back around and looked in Monty’s direction. The silence was awkward and killing him. He had to say something. Monty was so lost in thought that he didn’t even realize that Rico had asked him a question.
“Ay man, are you a’ight? Rico repeated. Monty looked over at him and shook his head.
“Hell naw, man. I might’ve really fucked up this time.” He said continuing to drive.
“Damn, man just chill out. It can’t be that bad.” Rico was trying to make light of the situation.
“I don’t know about this one. It’s not bad, but considering my circumstances, it is in a way.” Monty pulled up in Catherine’s driveway. His heart dropped with the thought of having to hurt Candy, yet again. It was surely getting to him. He knew that she wouldn’t forgive him for this one and it was nobody to blame but himself.
“I know it’s got to be heavy if you’re looking like that, but it can’t be no worse than the shit I’m caught up in.” Rico said. Monty looked over at him.
“Nothing can be as complicated as this.” He responded.
“I fucked Monica last night.” Rico revealed. Monty put his hands over his face as his head dropped back. He sighed.
“Now that’s complicated.” He finally said. “Damn man, you better know what you doing fucking with that broad. I know she fine and all, but you should have fucked somebody else if you needed it that bad.” Rico knew he was right, but he couldn’t take it back.
“It’s too late now.” Rico said. “I just hope that this shit don’t come out.”
“For your sake, I hope it don’t, either.” Monty didn’t know what else to say about it, because he’d been just as careless and foolish as Rico.
“Maybe I can control Monica, you know. I had her gone last night.”
“Control Monica,” Monty shook his head. “I doubt it.”
“You’re probably right.” Rico agreed with his head dropped. Damn I done fucked up. He thought.
They both sat quietly in the car; neither was trying to get out. Rico didn’t move because he wanted to hear what had Monty so upset. Monty didn’t move, because he was stuck in his thoughts. How in the hell did I let things go this far? He asked himself. He was considered the coolest out of the crew. He was the one who thought things through and analyzed the situation first before acting on it. He didn’t make a move unless it was benefiting him in some kind of way and his feelings never got involved with no one other than Candy. He knew that to be a fact until now. He began question himself. How can I remain on top without losing it all? He asked, not realizing that he’d said it aloud.
“Huh?” Rico asked.
“Damn,” he said looking over at Rico. “MiKayla is pregnant.” Rico was speechless. He looked at him trying to find something good to say to make him feel better.
“Ooookay.” He paused. “Need I ask how that happened?” Rico was trying to lighten the situation, but Monty just looked at him.
“Not now, Bruh.” He said. He was clearly irritated.
“Damn man, pull yourself together. It’s a New Year and it’s your birthday. Don’t let this get to you now. You’re about to go around your peeps and Candy. Shake that shit off, Bruh. Women can sense when you’re hiding little shit, so just imagine what they could sense when it’s something as serious is that. We’ll talk about this later.” Rico suggested and opened up his car door. “It might sound bad, under the circumstances, but don’t look at it in that way. Let it go for now.” Monty agreed.
“So, put your game face on and let’s go inside and enjoy this day.” Rico coached. He knew that if he and Monty talked about this now that it would be harder for Monty to hide his feelings, because this was indeed a serious matter. He also knew that the women in the house knew Monty better than himself and showing his guilt over MiKayla being pregnant wouldn’t be a good move. “You got time to feel this one out. What was it that your daddy used to say?” Rico asked. “He’d say that winners never quit and quitters never win. So, just think about it, Bruh.” He said as he paused. “It’s much too soon for this game to end. You got work to do.” He said.
“Thanks, Bruh.” Monty said opening up his car door. “I needed that.” Losing was not an option for him, but for once in his life he felt somewhat defeated and unfortunately this game had just started. He got out of the car with his thoughts reflecting from Candy and back to MiKayla. He knew he had to think of a calculated plan or this would all backfire on him. There was only one main thought that he had on his mind as he walked inside of the house. I don’t know what my next move is going to be, but it better be a damn good one or I could lose Candy for good this time.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Chapter Twenty-four
Chapter Twenty-five
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