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A body pushed past me and caught the opened door. My body went sideways and I started to fall. An arm reached out and grabbed me by the waist and my hands automatically braced on his chest. Jackson was now standing in front of me on the porch while the woman stood in the open door staring at us. His face came slowly down and took my lips. The sharp intake of breath behind Jackson had my eyes opening and seeing the hurt and confusion on the woman’s face.
“I missed you.” He whispered against my lips.
I smiled at his words and was immediately brought back to reality by a screech behind Jackson. He made sure I was standing straight before he released me and smiled down to me. He made sure to place his body between me and the woman that stood behind him as he turned to face her.
“Tricia, I told you to leave me alone.”
Tears rolled down the woman’s cheeks as she started bawling loudly.
“I’m sorry, Jackson. I made a mistake! I told you I’d never do it again. Please believe me.”
“Tricia, a mistake is turning the wrong way down a street. A mistake is writing the wrong thing and having to start over. Sleeping with another man and leaving me was not a mistake.”
Comprehension rose over me. This was the woman that made him cry. My anger bubbled over as I thought of how hard it was for Jackson to move on.
“Are you fucking serious right now? You have the nerve to show your face here after what you did to him! You don’t deserve any other chance with him!” I screamed behind Jackson.
“Who the hell do you think you are?” The woman hollered with tears still streaming.
“I’m to one who keeps the smile on his face.”
Her eyes snapped to Jackson and whatever was on his face made her body sag in defeat.
“You can’t have moved on. We’ve been together since high school, Jackson.” Her voice was small as if she was talking more to herself than him.
“You ruined that, Tricia. I have nothing more to give to you.” Jackson’s voice was stern.
Her eyes closed and when she reopened them, the reality of her never getting Jackson back was written on her face. One of Jackson’s hands had reached back and lay on my hip as we both waited for this crazy lady to leave. Her shoulders dropped and she stepped away from the door.
“This is the last time, Jackson. Once I leave, I’m never coming back.” She threatened.
“Goodbye, Tricia.” Was all Jackson gave her.
We both watched her walk away and only when she disappeared around the corner did, he turn to me and wrap me in a hug. He held on for dear life and I know now that I made the right decision on coming home early. This was the closure he needed and feeling his body shake as he held me made me hold him tighter.
Chapter 13
Jackson
Tricia had been banging on the door and stalking me for the last two days. I have tried to reason with her and even raised my voice but she still won’t listen. I knew when she showed up the first time, she would be a problem. There was a time when I wanted a break in our relationship and even though she agreed, she called me and came to my job every single day. I didn’t want to get fired and I was tired of all the stares when she came around so I gave in. I’ve been called weak my entire life and I blame that on my family. I didn’t like to see anyone hurt or argue so I was the go between for everyone. I smiled and tried to make things right and it blended with my relationship with Tricia. I think she saw that in me and knew she could manipulate me into being what she wanted me to be. Me turning her down now is out of the norm for me and this must be killing her. Ever since I met Pine, I can’t recall the last time I did something out of fear of losing out. Everything we’ve done together has been amazing. It took one time of her changing the food order because of a look that I had on my face to make me see her differently. Her words still rung in my ears. I want you to enjoy this too. When have my wants ever been in the forefront? All these thoughts were going through my head as I sat on the couch and listened to the banging at the door. I knew Pine was due back this weekend and I had to get rid of Tricia. My heart couldn’t take her walking out of my life. I’ve never been happier and I didn’t want her to get the wrong idea about Tricia on my porch. Who would have thought, she would come home early and not only defend me but understand. Watching Tricia walking away defeated and Pine holding on to me, made my heart feel as though it was going to come through my chest. No words were spoken as she held me. When I pulled back from her, the worry in her eyes made me smile. I placed my hands on her cheeks and pulled her in for a kiss.
“Thank you.” I whispered against her lips.
I could feel her smile against my lips. She stepped back and looked me in the face. “I’ve been gone for a couple days and you have women beating down your door?”
The lightheartedness made me chuckle as I pulled her back to me. I placed my lips against her neck as I held her. “I need all these clothes off so I can show you how much I missed you.”
She sighed playfully. “Sheesh, took you long enough!” I laughed against her skin and hurried the door open and pulled her inside. She yelped at the quick pull and laughed as I slammed the door shut behind her and started to help her with her clothes. Her beautiful smile lit up the room as she laughed at my eagerness. My eyes took in her beautiful brown skin as she stood before me in her panties and bra.
“Why am I the only one undressed here?” Her eyebrow raised.
I quickly threw my clothes to the floor and kissed her deeply. I walked her backwards until her thighs touched the kitchen table. I stepped in between her legs and lay her back as I continued the kiss. My hands slid her panties down her thighs and my eyes took in her body. I was already hard for her and quickly took a condom from my wallet from my discarded pants. I moved back over top of her and kissed her softly as I lifted her legs over my forearms and slid inside her. Her eyes closed and she moaned deep.
“I missed you.” I whispered against her neck.
“I missed you too.” She moaned in response.
My fingers dug into her hips as I stood tall and pulled her butt closer to the edge of the table. Her fingers gripped the sides of the table. Her moans and the clinking of the glasses that decorated the table were the only sounds in the room. Her back arched from the surface of the hard wood and her body stiffened. A groan made its way from my throat as her body squeezed mine and I couldn’t hold back. My hips pumped with a mind of their own as I came with her. I felt a bead of sweat rolling down my back as I tried to catch my breath. Looking down at her laying on my table my brow furrowed at the smile on her face.
