Page 46 of His To Obey

Before I could put my phone away. I got an alert on my phone. It was a new sub request. “Jeremy Williams,” I read out loud. The cutie I slipped my last card to from the club, the judge’s son, and Linda Rosewood’s brother. Ironic but perfect timing. I would definitely get insight on who the fuck this family really was.

I stuffed my phone back in my purse and headed home.

Pacing the floor I ran through every encounter. Nothing was connecting on why I didn’t know who she was. Calvin’s family didn’t show up to my momma’s trial and my testimony was recorded in the judge’s chambers. I never met Calvin’s family because as soon as they found out my momma was Black, they stopped speaking to him and threatened to kill my momma. But he loved her, so I thought because he stuck around. My head was spinning and I felt like I was completely off my square. Starting with me meeting with Rosewood in public.

I knew I shouldn’t have switched up my routine. Never not once have I ever met my subs outside of the venin room, but Counselor Rosewood proved more than trustworthy. As soon as I got home to see if any damages were done to my place, I reached out to him to look into a few people from my past. In return I met with him twice, once in the Venin Room, where he was most deserving and obedient. Because of him my mom was granted release. She would be out in two weeks with time served and no probation. And he was working on the other request.

In my eyes I owed him his time. He requested we not meet in the Venin Room the second time but at dinner. He wanted to talk and get to know each other. And that meet up most have been where his wife seen us. Honestly the interaction was kind of off. He didn’t treat me as his dom. He spoke softly as if I was precious. Almost like a father would speak to his daughter. I didn’t pay it any mind. Like I said I owed him this, and after my time with Pharaoh this wasn’t what I wanted anymore anyway. It wasn’t as satisfying as it once was.

I didn’t know his wife was following us and would storm into the office and fuck everything up. I had to do some serious ass kissing. I just made partner and this hoe was tryna ruin that.

After calming Pharaoh down. I had to talk to the staff and explain that it was all a big misunderstanding. Then Autumn and I had to meet with Mrs. McCallum. That lady read us for filth then invited us both to dinner. I wanted to be mad at how she went off on me for tarnishing her reputation, but I understood completely. I have been here for years and there has never been a peep of office drama. Then the moment I am named partner all hell breaks loose.

She told me I was on my own with damage control. I thought for sure Autumn, and I were both fired but she said she somewhat understood. She also said that I better be at her place for dinner Friday night along with my best friend. So here we were standing at the door with two cakes in hand waiting to be granted entry.

“Oh my God, finally I have sisters.” The cute girl I met at the bakery, the day I met my aunt for dinner answered the door. She rushed us both hugging us at the same time. She pulled back and ushered us inside. “I am Thea. Please come in.”

“I remember you. It’s nice to see you again.” I spoke stepping in and admiring their spacious home.

“I am Autumn. It’s so nice to meet you.” Autumn spoke sounding nothing like herself. I looked over and she had a phony smile plastered on her face.

“Nice to meet you, Autumn. I admire you for putting up with Jah. His ass is the worst.” She rolled her eyes and we all chuckled easing the tension. “Well come on. Let me show you to the washroom. Dinner is ready.” We walked behind her admiring the decor. Gold accents really gave the home a palace like feel. Family photos coated the walls, all in fancy frames. I glanced at a few noticing how handsome Pharaoh has always been.

“Right through there. Come out and turn left to get to the dining room.” She pointed before leaving us to it. I could tell she was the princess of the family. She glowed and gave off spoiled little sister energy, even at her big age.

“Girl, do you see this damn house?” Autumn whispered once we were alone in the restroom. “I feel like they built the house in gold bricks off the backs of Egyptian slaves.”

“Ha.” I bellowed out. I swear her ass always said the most outlandish shit. “I swear I can’t stand you.”

“Mmmhmm whatever. Mrs. McCallum better be careful. Ima ease my way right in. Nurse Mr. McCallum’s ass back to health. Sit my ass right here in this palace on my damn golden throne.”

“Bitch what? Why? Rajah’s ass is paid too.”

“Not like this. Bitch they got a damn gold sink. I bet its real too.”

“I ain’t fuckin’ with you.” I chuckled before drying my hands and leaving her in the restroom.

Rounding the corner the smell of food invaded my nose. It smelled so damn good and made my stomach growl.

“Hungry huh?” I damn near jumped out my skin at the voice speaking behind me.

“Mr. McCallum. Jesus, you scared me.”

“Sorry sweetie. I didn’t mean to. And please call me Larry. I’ve told you this before.” I nodded trying to control my racing heart. “Come on. Join us at the table.” I followed behind him noticing how much he has changed. His frame was way smaller, and his hair was almost completely gray. He was wearing a nasal cannula and pulled a big green oxygen tank on a cart behind him.

My mind went to Pharaoh, and his siblings, and his mom. This had to be a lot on the whole family to watch him deteriorate right before their eyes. I couldn’t help but think of my family. I couldn’t bare losing my mom or my aunt. I would be alone with nobody.

Rounding the table I blinked away my thoughts and smiled at everyone at the table. Mr. McCallum sat at the head of the table with Mrs. McCallum right by his sided rubbing his arm lovingly. Thea sat to his other side and assisted with his napkin and drink. Rajah sat on the same side as his mother leaving a chair in the middle for who I would assume was for Autumn. And then there was Pharaoh. At the other end of the table looking every piece of an oversized Hershey’s kiss. He looked so good I wanted to sit in his lap or better yet on his face, but I would keep it cute for now.

“Hello everyone.” I spoke and waved my hand. Everyone looked up noticing me step in the room. Except him. He was already staring. Looking at me as if he could sense my presence and knew I was near.

“Hey, Blythe. Hey Autumn.” Mrs. McCallum spoke up first. She rounded the table to come give us hugs.

“Hey y’all.” Autumn spoke from behind me. I hadn’t even noticed she walked up because my focus was on the eyes boring into me.

Jah stood and walked over giving me a side hug before pulling Autumn in and doing way too much if you ask me. Still, he stared. His gaze was making me feel nervous. Speak to him dummy.

“Hey Pharaoh.” He stood. Grabbing my hand and pulled me around the corner to the same bathroom I had just left.