EriqAfter checking a couple of Ami’s emails, I head downstairs to find them when I hear them talking.“Come on, tell me. You were having sex with that guy, your new assistant, right?” I guess they are having girl talk. Should I go in? No, it will probably be awkward if I enter now. I stand back and wait for the conversation to turn to something neutral so I can enter.“Shh, he might hear you.”“So that’s exactly what you were doing. How was it? Give me all the details. You know it’s been four years since I’ve gotten any….” Four years, wow that’s a long time.“Shhh… he’s my assistant. And you’re choosing not to have sex. You can have any man you want.” Ami says.“The dating pool has urine in it. Girl, you know. They are all either cheaters, users, or gays.” Ami chuckles her cute little laugh.“There are some good ones left,” Ami says.I smile, hoping she’s thinking of me.“I guess he must be something special for you to have that stupid grin on your face.”“What grin?”“That stupid gr

EriqFinally, we’re going on a date. It’s a bit late considering all the things we have done, but it’s better late than never. I just hope she likes it. She is used to the best of the best and I’m sure this won’t compare to some dates she has been on, but I hope it’s good enough because she deserves nothing but the best. My smart, loving, tough cookie with a heart of gold. My little weirdo. The memory of her crawling in my room on all fours makes me chuckle. I couldn’t believe she was the one nabbing my shirts, but knowing my smell makes her feel better is the best feeling in the world because it means she’s attached to me. And maybe this thing we’re doing will be more than a fling. Well, it already is more than that for me, but I can’t read her. I know she likes me, but I don’t know how much. I want to ask, but I’m afraid of the answer. I shake my head, Stop thinking of the future and just live in the present. Let’s just focus on tonight. I take one last look, grab my watch, and put

EriqMy heart almost stops. I immediately sprint out of the room, ignoring Glen’s calls as I head for the door. What if Flavio kidnaps her? I have never seen him harm someone, but he set my apartment on fire to get what he wanted. What else is he willing to do? I should have known better than bringing her here. I should have suspected he may have been watching Glen. I should have moved out to keep her safe, but I selfishly stayed because I wanted her. Now she’s in danger and all because I couldn’t stay away from her. I swear if he touches her; I grit my teeth as I run down the last flight of steps out of the building. I run to the car. She’s not there. I look around. She’s nowhere in sight. I grab my phone and dial his number. After a second ring, he picks up.“Where the fuck is she?”“So, she is important to you?”“I swear if you lay a finger on her, I’ll bury you six feet deep.” My voice trembles with anger and fear at the same time. “Finally. I like that. Who knew it would take a w

AmiI pull my pants on, then my shirt, and grab my shoes. We’re getting ready to leave for Jamaica soon. I frown. Two weeks with my , overbearing family is not my idea of a good time. Especially since I’m still a little miffed, that Mom felt the need to blackmail me into going. She can be so annoying, but I can’t be too upset since Eriq is right. The entire family changed their schedules so that I could go. I mean, even if is overbearing, it is sweet.I feel the corner of my belly stretching, pulling me from my thoughts. I smile as I reach down and touch my stomach. Every time I feel them move, it makes me so happy. Our baby.“Daddy and I can’t wait to meet you.” I sigh, my heart feeling troubled as I remember I haven’t told Eriq it’s his baby. I was going to tell him, but his father for sick, and then mom changed the date of the trip, so it didn’t feel like the right time. I can’t drop this news on him and two weeks with my family at the same time. I’ll just wait until we get back fr

EriqI can’t keep myself from smiling as I peel the potatoes. Her mother likes me. I have one ally in my goal to win over Ami.“Mom!” Jaden runs into the kitchen, snatches the potato peeler from me, and glares at me.What’s wrong with him? He’s acting like the first time I met him. “Mom, why didn’t you tell me you need help? Why did you ask him?”He says, his eyes still shooting daggers at me.“I didn’t ask him. He offered to help. You can help if you want to, but he’s already doing the potatoes. Why don’t you make the dough for the fried dumplings?”“Okay, mom.” He throws the peeler down, walks over to her, and kisses her cheeks.I shake my head, confused, before resuming what I was doing. We all work together in mostly silence for a while.“Are you two done?” Mrs.Klein asks after a while.“Almost,” I say as I look down at the potatoes and see only three left. “Do you want anything else done?”“I’m almost done, mom. You can have me do it instead.” Jaden comes running towards us, his h