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“He called you Patch? What kind of name is that.”
“I tell you my secrets if you tell me yours,” I tried to tease, but it shifted the energy in the car.
“You hungry?” I asked.
“No, just ready to rest,” she answered.
“I have one more meeting. It shouldn’t be more than an hour. I have to change, and we can get to what will be home for the next six weeks.”
“Another house?”
“No, something bigger.”
“Oh,” she replied and the conversation died down. I wanted to tell her more about it. Honestly, I didn’t want to jinx it. Up until this point, I hadn’t told a soul about it. My potential client moved the meeting up, and I thought I could drive home to change, but I had to default to Remy’s house since it was on the way. This way, I would kill two birds with one stone. Remy’s wife would have my ass if I didn’t stop by and say hello. Getting out of the house would be a totally different story, though. At least today I had an excuse so she couldn’t hold me too long.
When I turned down Remy’s street, I saw Mrs. Juanita in front of her yard, tending to her flowers. That was one thing my second mother didn’t play about. Her eyes lit up as soon as she saw my car enter the driveway.
“Oh my God! Son, look at you!” She almost pulled me out of the car. She had me by twenty-five years but she was just as spry as can be. She pulled me in for a hug, and her head met my chest. Something so simple damn near had me emotional. It was so many reasons I didn’t want to come back to this house, but nothing would trump the number one reason for coming. No matter the circumstance Remy and Mrs. Juanita had a special place in my heart and saw me through the darkest of times. Dark times we shared.
“Oh, and who might this beautiful lady be?”
“I’m Lesha,” Le spoke softly from beside me and extended her hand. Mrs. Juanita wasn’t having that. She pulled her in for a hug.
“Boy, you did good. Let me get a good look at you.” She smiled warmly. I saw Le blush that beautiful smile I was addicted to.
“I know I did.” I pulled Le close, and she warmed next to me.
“I can’t stay long, Ma. I have a meeting for another project.”
“Remy told me you were stopping by. Don’t leave before you eat. I have plenty.” She ushered us into the house. It was easier for me to go along with it because I knew she would get her way. My stomach had a mind of its own anyway because as soon as I smelled the sweet aroma coming from the kitchen, it told on me with a grumble.
“So where are you kids headed after your meeting? You guys can come back over for dinner. Remy should be back by then. He had a doctor’s appointment this afternoon.”
“Everything okay?” I asked as I pulled out Le’s chair so she could sit down, and I took the seat next to her.
“Oh yeah, just a yearly checkup. Trust me, I make sure ain’t nothing wrong with him. He gets on my nerves, but I don’t know what I would do without him. Let me get y’all a plate.” Mrs. Juanita turned around to the pots on the stove and I leaned over to Le.
“You okay, Pretty?”
“Yes, that food smells good,” she said, dead serious. Apparently her stomach was on the same time as mine was. I don’t know if it was truly just getting her in another element or how I played in that pussy last night, but she was chill. I was seeing her personality come out more and I loved it.
Mrs. Juanita placed gumbo on the table, and Le lit up. Before I knew it, the ladies took off talking about the South. Mrs. Juanita was talking her ear off, and she seemed to get lost in the conversation. I took the opportunity to slip to one of thebackrooms and change into a pair of dark blue slacks and a dark blue shirt. I wasn’t going to go full suit, but presentation was everything.
I stepped out the back, and it was Ma first.
“Ooh wee! Now shut yo’ mouth and keep on talkin'!” I cracked a smile, and when my eyes migrated to Le’s, her eyes flashed with lust before she tucked it away.
“You ready, baby?” I asked Le.
“Yes. May I use your restroom?”
“Of course, sweetheart. Down the hall and to the right,” Ma answered.
Le took off, and I watched her frame until it disappeared into the opened door.
“Is she the one?” Ma said as she settled down next to me. I took a moment to really look at her. Three years since she and I consumed the same space and her love for me was still just as evident as it had always been. The house hadn’t changed much either as I looked around. It has the same earthy colors on the walls and Ma’s accents here and there. Most of all, family on her walls. For that reason, I deliberately kept my head forward as I walked down her halls.
“I believe she is.”
