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“I think he is doing okay for now.” I forced a smile, hoping it was sincere. My mind was just spinning.
“Just okay?” Prince pulled me back so I could face him. All eyes were on us now.
“Better than okay.” My throat was so dry it would crack. His eyes blazed with anger, and I couldn’t understand why. He dropped a kiss on my forehead and pulled me into him.
“Let me know if you need anything.”
With that, he was out of the door. Nesha was placing PJ in the bedside bassinet. As soon as she stood, all eyes were on me again. I knew I had to spill the tea. Satisa had a big, goofy grin on her face, and Nesha was holding her peace for now.
“You have too much energy to have just had a baby.” I tried to get a laugh, but neither one of them was going.
“Well?” Satisa asked.
“I would like to know too because from what you were saying to me, it was supposed to be fun. It looks like a lot more than that.” Nesha chimed in. She was trying to keep her voice neutral and expression even. It was taking everything she had. That’s when it dropped on me that what she was going through wasn’t about me.
“Shouldn’t we be talking about the baby right now?”
“Ooh not she stalling. It’s not a big deal if you like him, Lesha. Like I told you, Prince is a good guy. I mean he is handsome. He has a good head on his shoulders and he is secure. What’s the problem?” Satisa adjusted her bed to sit up further as she spoke.
“It’s not that.”
“Well, it’s something.” Satisa pushed and looked over at Nesha for help, but she said nothing.
“I do like him. I like Prince a lot. The way he makes me feel.”
“Ooh, I get it. He can fuck.” Nesha said.
“That’s not what she is saying. I mean, he can, right? I hope he can with the way you were sizzling over here.” Satisa jabbed.
“I’m just seeing where things are going. Nothing more. So, who has the babies? Priest’s mom?” I changed the subject.
“Yeah, and it’s killing her not to be here. I have Facetimed her a million times already. She will meet us at the house and help me out.”
“See, you married into a good family. Priest’s mom is so cool and funny.” I walked to the bassinet to get another look at PJ.
“She is. I’m ready to go home and kiss my other babies. I was able to deliver without any tears so I should be back on my feet in no time.”
“Don’t do too much, though. You have all the support you need, so allowing them to cater to you for a few weeks is your right.” Nesha added, and I agreed. “But what we need to do is have a little girls' night. I am only here for today and tomorrow,” Nesha finished.
“I can’t do it tonight. Prince and I have a date.”
“A date? Really? That nigga can’t come off you one night so you can spend time with your people?”
“Nesha.” Satisa breathed.
“Hold on. I have a call anyway.” Nesha stood and walked out. I didn’t chase her either. Satisa’s eyes widened.
“What has been going on lately? I thought y’all tell each other everything.”
“Usually we do. Shit with Chaz is so fucked up. He got some woman pregnant and she popped up in California.”
“What? No damn way!” Satisa sat up.
“I know. When we went out she told me yesterday. She tried to brush it off. She says she's going to let him go, and I believe her this time, but I know it’s killing her. She loves that nigga, and that doesn’t just go away. Trust me, I know.”
“So is that why you are stutter-stepping with Prince? You still have feelings for Devin?”
“I damn near had to ask you who that is. That is how much I have pushed him out of my mind. There was a time when I loved him, and he could do no wrong. I fell out of love with Devin while we were in a relationship. I was holding on to familiarity.”
