by Mz. Lady P
“I’m about to call Madear on y’all asses. Get dressed and bring your horny old asses downstairs.” I shook my head as I walked away from their asses. I can’t believe I just caught my parents fucking. Not to mention my daddy was going hard in the paint on my momma’s ass.
Chapter 20- Sherita
To say that I’m embarrassed is an understatement. I feel so bad that Rose` caught me and her father having sex. I came over here to the house to see her because she hasn’t been accepting my calls. When I came over Dino answered the door. One minute we were talking things out and sipping on some Hennessy. Next thing I know we’re in his bed having sex just like the old days. We haven’t seen eye to eye in years. So for me to just pop up and give up my cookies has me feeling stupid as hell. Mainly because Dino is a player. He’s been that way for as long as I can remember. I haven’t done anything but add another notch in his old ass belt. I’m not going to front though; he still got some good ass sex. It was still addictive like back in the day. I remember I almost killed his ass for all the cheating he used to do. I know for a fact we will never do this again. I’m too old for this shit.
Once I was fully dressed I went to find Rose`. This house was huge and I had no idea where to look at first. I just walked down the long hallways until I heard sniffling coming from one of the bedroom doors. I lightly knocked on the door and I went inside. Rose` was on the bed balled up crying. I came in the room and closed the door. I got on my knees in front of her and wiped her tears away.
“I’m so sorry baby girl. It was never my intention to come here and disrespect your house. All I wanted to do was see you and make things right. You wouldn’t take any of my calls so I just popped up uninvited. Dino’s ass was here and we got to drinking that damn yak. One thing led to another and you know the rest. Please forgive me for walking away from you when you needed me the most. I was so caught up in my job and becoming the head nurse at the hospital that I forgot what was more important, and that was you. I love you Rose` and I’m here from now on. I want to help you with the kids. They need their grandmother but most of all I need y’all in my life. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?” Before she could respond Dino and Madear walked in. Madear had her face turned up as usual but she meant well.
“Hey Madear,” I said as I got up and gave her a hug. I was glad she welcomed my embrace. I haven’t been one of her favorite people.
“Don’t hey me, hugging on me and shit. Smelling like that damn Hennessy and Dino’s ass. After all these years you two hook up out of the blue.
“It was all her, Momma. She got me drunk and raped me.”
“Nigga please. You was the one getting me drunk and coming on to me. I ain’t never had to rape your ass before so why would I do it now? You know he lying Madear.”
“Both of y’all shut the fuck up. I have enough going on with the kids out here acting a fool. I’m too damn old to be dealing with shit from y’all. The shit y’all put me through back in the day will last me a lifetime. Instead of y’all knocking boots, you need to be focused on your daughter. She needs your support during this difficult time. I’m going to step out and let you do your job as parents. Your daughter needs you Sherita. I hope and pray your intentions are good because if they’re not, me and you gone dance. Now fuck with me. I’m the same old Madear. Ain’t shit changed but my age. My left hook and my right hook still the same.” This lady was still crazy as hell; always wanting to fight some damn body.
“I see she still crazy as hell.”
“You know how Momma is.” Dino came and sat on the bed next to Rose`. I was still kneeling in front of her. Rose` was still crying. I knew it was traumatizing catching her parents having sex, but damn.
“Can I please just be alone for a minute?”
“Sure thing baby. Bring your ass on Sherita, all in her face and shit.”
“Don’t fuck with me Dino.” I kissed Rose` on her cheek and I left out of the room. I was not leaving this house without talking to Rose` so I got comfortable. While she was resting I looked after my grandbabies. I shed tears as I talked to Heaven. My heart was heavy because I had turned my back on her as well. If Rose` would let me I’m going to spend the rest of my life making things right with her. It had gotten late so I gave all the kids a bath and put them to bed. I went to check on Rose` and she was sitting in bed smoking some weed. I grabbed the air freshener and started spraying so that the kids wouldn’t smell it. I knocked on the door before just walking in. I didn’t want her to think that I was overstepping my boundaries.
“Come in.”
“Can we talk now?” I came and sat down next to her on the bed.
“I’m going through so much right now. I just want to leave the past in the past. I forgive you because everybody deserves a second chance. However, I will never forget how you turned your back on me when I needed you the most. I’ve needed you for so long and you weren’t here to give me that motherly advice that a girl needs. Maybe things would have been different but that’s neither here nor there. Let’s just move forward and start fresh. I love you Ma.” Rose` kissed me on the cheek and walked out of the room. I was speechless. However, I was elated that she had forgiven me and it made me feel so much better. Going forward I was going to be the mother that she needs. I won’t press her about what’s going on in her personal life. When she’s ready to talk I’ll be the shoulder that she needs.
Chapter 21- Rose`
I had yet to inform the family about what had happened with Remy. I had been holding it all in. I had come to the conclusion that I was going to take my kids back home to Chicago. I really hated to leave this beautiful house but there was no point in staying in that house if Remy was not there. He was the reason we were here in Miami anyway. A part of me felt bad for leaving but I had no other choice but to. I loved everything about this house but it didn’t feel right without Remy being here. I had invited the whole family over for dinner because this was our last night here. I’m not sure if they’re going to agree but either way I’m going back to the Chi.
“What’s up Rose`? You’ve been quiet all night. Plus, you cooked all this food. There has to be something wrong,” Peanut said as he stuffed some spaghetti into his mouth.
“What’s wrong baby girl? Tell yo’ daddy what has you all upset like this.”
“Poor girl all fucked up in the head after catching y’all fucking in her house.” Madear has no chill. She just put my momma and daddy out there in front of everybody. Not to mention all the kids are at the table as well. I just shook my head.
“Damn Unc, you and Auntie Sherita back down?” Boo said.
“Hell no. I was drunk off that Henny.”
“So what was your excuse last night nigga? Don’t do me,” my momma said as she waved her fork in my daddy’s face. I guess they were back fucking around. I’m so not ready for this. My life is a goddamn circus.
“I know that’s right Ms. Sherita,” Honey said as they high fived each other. Neicee, Peanut, Boo and Madear were all laughing. It was funny but the way I’m feeling nothing is humorous to me. I hate being a Debbie Downer because I still do have so much to be thankful for, but this shit ain’t worth it if I don’t have Remy here with me. I swear it feels like he died. How could his father just dismiss me and our kids like that?
“Why are you crying Rose`?” I didn’t even realize I was crying until I felt Madear shaking me.
“Yesterday when I went to see Remy he was no longer in the hospital. His father had come and had him shipped back to Mexico.”
“His father is dead Rose`. What the fuck is going on?”
“That’s the same thing I thought Peanut, but I talked to the man yesterday. He is very much alive and well.”
“So what the fuck was the nigga saying?” Boo was getting heated. I could tell he was about to go nuts when he heard this next part.
“He basically said that by Remy being married to me has knocked him off of his square and it’s bad for their family business. He said that I s
hould just forget about my marriage to him. The crazy part was that he told me that me nor our kids are welcomed in Mexico and if I try to come I will be killed. He also said that your services were no longer needed as far as his drug operation goes. However, you can run all the business back in Chicago.”
“He got this family fucked up. He can’t come and just say fuck us.” My daddy was heated but there was no need for him to be. He basically knew all about Remy’s businesses.
“That nigga gone make it be a beef. We have too many business ventures and money tied up in investments for him to just cut us out like this. Shit is about to hit the fan,” Peanut said as he knocked the chair over. He and Boo left out of the dining room. I hoped and prayed that they just let shit go. I got a bad vibe from Mr. Ramirez and he was not to be fucked with it.
“What are you going to do?” Neicee asked as she came and sat next to me.
“I’m going back to Chicago. My kids have been through too much. I have to focus on them and on the life that I’m going to have without Remy. Ever since I’ve been with him, his family has always made me feel like I’ve never been good enough for him or that I was going to ruin his life. Maybe this is a sign that it’s true. I’m not good for him and I probably never will be. I love him with all my heart but I think its best I prepare myself to live life without him.”
“I know damn well you’re not going to let that dead ass old man break you and Remy up. Rose`, you know that when Remy wakes up he’s coming for your ass, so you better be prepared if you walk away from him like this. I can’t believe you’re giving up so easily,” Honey said.
“It’s not that I’m giving up. Y’all just don’t understand… I’m tired of fighting. I never catch a fucking break. When will Rose` be able to just enjoy life. I’m always fighting and the shit is not fair. I love Remy but I’m going home to Chicago and raise my kids with a fucking peace of mind. If he wakes up and comes for us then so be it. I’ll be the happiest bitch on Earth, but I won’t hold my breath waiting either. Our flight has been booked. Me and my kids are leaving in the morning.” I got up from the table and ushered all my kids upstairs to my bedroom. I locked my door behind me. I didn’t want to hear anybody trying to tell me to stay. I had already made my decision. Me and mines were Chi-Town bound.
*****
Chicago
We had been in Chicago for a week. I was glad the whole family came back home. Peanut and Boo had tried going to Mexico but they were not allowed to board a plane to Mexico. Their names were on the watch list. Remy’s father was serious about us going to Mexico. He didn’t have to worry about me because I wasn’t trying to pass the border and never make it back. As promised, Mr. Ramirez had opened up accounts for us. I was already a rich woman without his money. I still had the money Remy had deposited into my account when we had broken up. I never even knew he had put the money in there until my banker called talking about the enormous amounts of money that had been deposited into my account. It’s a shame I had all that damn money and it meant nothing to me. All I wanted was Remy. I was glad my mother came back with us. I allowed her to move in with me and my kids. Her and my daddy are still fucking around like they’re teenagers. They need to go ahead and get back together. All this sneaking around is childish as fuck. I sent Heaven back to her old school and I enrolled Romeo in preschool. I didn’t really trust anyone with my baby because he cried so much, so he stayed with Madear or my daddy. My mother was the Director of Nursing at Rush so she really didn’t have time to babysit but helped out when she could.
In order to keep business running, I had meetings with all of Remy’s employees. I informed them that I was now their boss and would be running things until Remy returns. I didn’t have it in me to tell them there was a possibility he might not come back. I decided to let Boo, Peanut, and my daddy run the Kitty Kat. That place reminds me too much of Remy. His office smells like him and I go crazy every time I sit in there. I decided to close the restaurant down. Remy poured his blood, sweat, and tears into it in honor of his father, but there is no honor in that old fat motherfucker. I basically oversaw the day-to-day operations at his storefronts and residential buildings. I refused to sit on my ass and let shit fall apart. After all, Remy was still my husband and as far as I know he’s still alive but in a damn coma.
I had been working ever since I made it back home. I decided to just put on some clothes and go out to a coming home party for Boo and Peanut’s childhood friend, Mook. He had been in jail for five years and had just came home. Mook always flirted with me but I never went there with him. The first time I got the shit beat of me by Ace, was because of him pulling on my shirt. I shivered from the thought alone. It was crazy how I could still actually feel the slaps and punches that Ace had given me. I swear that nigga was vicious with his shit. I hope that nigga rots in jail for all the evil shit he’d done to me.
I admired myself in the black, long sleeve fish scale dress that I was rocking. The gladiator heels that I was rocking had my legs looking right. My hair was in a genie ponytail like the one Beyoncé rocked. I was ready to have a drink and just relax around my peoples. At first I felt bad for trying to go out and have a drink knowing that my husband was so far away and I wasn’t there with him. Of course Madear talked me into going. It was no point in me sitting at home sulking over something I had no control over.
Gentleman’s Paradise was off the chain. That was a club that was ran by some of the old heads from the hood. These niggas Rahmeek and Markese was caked the fuck up. Over the years I had heard stories about how ruthless those niggas and their bitches were; not to mention fine as fuck. Let me quit that shit. If Remy could even feel me looking at another nigga he would kill my ass from the coma that he was in.
“It’s about time you made it heifer,” Honey said as she sipped her drink. Neicee’s ass had preeclampsia so she was on bedrest and Peanut wasn’t letting her do shit. I’m glad that they got their shit together. They look like they’ve worked out their differences. Either that or Peanut is too afraid to get stabbed the fuck up again. I know if I was him I would be.
“I’m sorry I’m late. I put the kids to sleep before I left.” I grabbed the bottle of Remy and poured me some and mixed it with Red Bull.
“How are the boys adjusting?”
“They’re doing good so far. I’m glad I have all y’all help; I don’t know what I would do without it.”
“Come on, let’s dance. Your ass is about to start that damn crying. We’re here to enjoy ourselves.” Honey grabbed my hand and we headed to the dance floor. “Flawless” was playing. We were so turnt up. It had been so long since I had been out kicking it. My ass was dropping it like it was hot. I hopped back up and was grinding like it wasn’t shit.
“Still the sexiest motherfucker I’ve ever laid eyes on.” I immediately turned around to see who was whispering in my ear. I turned around and it was Murda Mook in the flesh. Jail had done the nigga’s body so good. He looked like he could bench press a building. He was still light as day and cute as ever. He was rocking the shit out of a bald head. The way he kept licking his lips had a bitch wet as fuck.
“Heyyyy Mook. Welcome Home.” I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tight. His dick was so hard I could feel the length of it on my leg. I jumped back quick as hell.
“I see you still scared of this big muthafucka,” he said as he grabbed his dick.
“I see you still a freaky ass nigga. Move your big ass out of my way.” I tried to walk pass but he yanked me back into him and hugged me tight.
“Let me see what that pussy do. I bet you got that wet wet too. I want to get up in them guts so bad. They don’t call me Murda Mook for shit. I want to murda that fat muthafucka.” I hate to admit it but I was turned on. However, not turned on to the point where I was going to cheat on my husband with this fine motherfucker.
“Sorry. I’m a married woman and my husband wouldn’t approve of me giving his Kitty Kat away. Plus, he murders the shit out of this pussy; hav
e a bitch walking around wearing toe tags and shit. It’s nice seeing you again. Welcome home.” I walked away like a boss bitch knowing that he was watching my ass every step of the way. There was no need for me to switch and all of that. My ass is so big it moves to its own rhythm. When I made it back to my seat Boo and Honey were arguing.
“I’m a smack the shit out you if I see you out there popping your pussy like you’re not a married woman.”
“Nigga, we’ve been married all of a minute and here you go with that bullshit again. Get your ass out of my face Boo. For real, you drunk and fucking up my high.”
“I might be drunk but I’ll break my foot off in ya ass. As a matter of fact, I’m fucking the shit out of you when we get home. You need some dick in your life.” He grabbed her and pulled her on his lap and started going under her dress. She was just laughing and smiling. I just shook my head because these two motherfuckers needed Jesus.
“You know I have to wait before we have sex.”
“Fuck that. I want some pussy. Plus I’m trying to go half on another baby.” They just started kissing all over each.
“Take y’all ass home. I’m sitting here and y’all practically fucking.”
“I’m sorry cuz. We about to get up out of here though. You rolling out?”
“Hell yeah. My baby wakes up extra early.” We all left and as I drove home I couldn’t help but have the feeling that I was being followed. I shook the thought from my head and continued home. When I made it home I went straight up to my son’s room. He was wide awake in his crib.
“Hey you. What are you doing woke?”
“Da Da.” I couldn’t believe the first words he spoke was ‘Da Da’. Here it is I’ve been here all the time. I’m so jealous right now.
“I know I want Daddy too. I grabbed him from his crib and put him in my bed with me. I showed all the videos and pics of Remy in my phone until he got sleepy. I watched them over and over again until I cried myself to sleep.