Chapter 16

Zuri skipped down the halls of her school into the girls bathroom. She pushed the door open to a line of girls waiting for the six occupier restroom toilets. Man, OMG.. I have to potty. She turned around and yanked the door open to see Safaree standing down the hall. She smiled and raced down the opposite hall towards the restroom. She pushed the door open and sighed of relief at it being empty. She rushed behind the door and hurriedly pulled down her leggings and panties. She squated over the toilet as she listened to two girls come into the bathroom.

"LJ is so fine, did you see his dad?"

"No, did you see the way he dresses? That man is fine."

"Gosh, I wish I was grown, I would kiss that man everywhere."

"Especially his dick."

Zuri's eyes got big as she quickly wiped and stood pulling her bottoms up. She stood against the side of the toilet then stepped up on the sides of it when she remembered she was on the big kids hall. What's a dick? She thought as they continued to talk about her brother and father. She sat against the wall, holding her body weight as they exited the restroom. She jumped down and went to wash her hands then walked out the bathroom back to her class.

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Zuri walked to her parents room and jumped up on the bed. Nicki smiled down as OJ squealed out at her hand covering his eyes. SB walked into the room from the closet with his sweats on. He pulled on Zuri's leg as her eyebrows furrowed before she spoke up.

"Daddy, what's a dick?"

Nicki choked as his eyes got buck. She gave him a death glare as he froze in place. Nicki sat up and kicked his thigh then looked over at Zuri's long face. Where the hell did she hear that from? I'm going to fuck Safaree up! I've told him about his mouth!

"Zay'more where did you hear that?"

He asked unsure if he really wanted to know.

"At school when I was in the big girls bathroom. A girl said she would kiss your dick."

Nicki grabbed OJ and stormed out the room. Safaree reached out for her, but she snatched away giving him a dirty look.

"Look, baby girl, that's not something you need to know right now and it's not a good word to go saying freely, so don't say it and don't worry about it. Stay out of the big girls bathroom too they have dirty mouths."

"Okay, Does mommy kiss your dick? The girl said if mommy doesn't do...."

"No, didn't I just say don't say that and don't worry about it. When you get grown and married then I'll tell you what it is."

"Okay, it's forgotten."

She said shrugging it off. She looked at his face and could tell he was bothered, but didn't say anything. She then looked over at her mother's face as she walked back in glaring at him. I won't ask about this anymore. She thought leaving the room.

"What did you tell her?"

"Not to worry about it and not to say it."

"I'm homeschooling her cause I..."

"Nic, this the first time don't punish her for being curious to know something she learned from school... We just got to make sure she doesn't find out anything else like that."

"How? When she's at school?"

"I'll go talk to her teacher tomorrow alright, calm down."

"I'm pissed."

"You think I'm not? My seven year old daughter just asked me what a dick is and if her mom kisses it?"

"What? She asked you... I'm pulling her out tomorrow."

He sighed as she kept rambling on as she pulled off her clothes to get in the shower. She began walking towards the bathroom as she fussed and yelled at him for something he didn't do.

"And you think it's okay to just leave her in that school. She won't go to school learning that stupid shit!"

"Alright man, do what you want."

"Oh, now you have nothing to say? You need to think about her young mind!"

"I am, but you're overreacting she doesn't even know what it is and if we don't speak on it then she won't even have it edged into her mind to fucking find out. You making a big deal of it is going to cause her to go searching to find out."

"Whatever. She'll be home the rest of the school year."

He threw his hands up then climbed into the bed. He turned his back towards the bathroom and shrugged his shoulders. She walked back into the bedroom and tugged on his arm. He looked back at her blankly and watched her lips curve into a sexy smirk.

"You not getting in with me?"

"You good."

"Faree, come on."

"First you yelling at me now you loving on me. I'm tired of that move yo."

"Fine then."

She stomped off back to the bathroom. He chuckled then went and locked the bedroom door. He stripped then walked over to the bathroom and pushed the door lightly as he watch her body move around in the shower. He made his way over, pulled the door open and stepped in behind her. She smiled feeling his arms around her body. She turned around and he lifted her up pushing her back against the wall. They had a make out session before cleaning each other off and got ready for bed.

Nicki rolled over at 2am to see him sat up and on the phone. She laid still and blinked rapidly as her ears focused on him talking a little above a whisper. He leaned over on his side staring towards the bathroom as his head stayed laying on his phone.

"Yeah, I'll have to see it tomorrow."

"She won't find out, I promise."

"She'd beat my ass man if she found out."

"Ha, sorry and naw I'll call you with the details and meeting place later today."

"Alright, thanks.. Love you."

He sighed then pulled his phone from under his head and placed it back on the nightstand. He shifted a little then turned to see her staring into his face. She didn't blink or move a muscle as they lay staring at each other. She was reading the calmness on his face then a smile crept across his face, but disappeared as she spoke up.

"Who was that?"

"Someone special, but I'm not telling you."

"Don't play with me."

"I'm not, it's nothing to worry about."

"Tell me who it was then?"

"Nobody man.."

"If it's nobody then you should be..."

"Nic, go to sleep."

"Not until you tell me who you were talking to."

He groaned watching her hair flow over her shoulder as she sat up on her arm. He reached out and ran his hand over her cheek then pulled her in for a kiss, but she turned her head. He chuckled then kissed down her cheek to the spot on her neck.

"Safaree, stop."

"Stop worrying about my phone call..."

"You're cheating are..."

He quickly pulled away and focused on her face that fell deeply into a frown.

"No. Goodnight Nic."

He shook his head and turned back over on his side.

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Nicki held OJ on her hip and as she fixed plates of food for her family. They all sat at the dining table. Her and Safaree hadn't spoken since last night. When he tried to get OJ from her, she huffed at him then told him that he needs to keep his cheating hands off her baby. It pissed him off so he grabbed a granola and a water then left earlier than usual for work. She now stood in the kitchen pissed nearly throwing food on to the plates.

"Lloyd and Amore' come get these plates."

"Okay!"

They said in unison.

"Where's Daddy? He usually eats with us."

"He had to go into work.."

"But he said family before..."

"Zuri and Safaree, please."

They both grabbed their plates and walked out quietly. Nicki looked over to her blinking phone then sighed louder at it not being him, but Jelani. She grabbed OJ's high chair and sat him in it then quickly grabbed her phone answering it.

"Yo, wassup with you ol' boy?"

"Wow, he talk to you?"

"Naw, I just called to ask him something bout the shop and he sounded bother when I asked about you, so wassup?"

"Jelani, it's really none of your business."

"Alright, sis... Get it together though. Tell my Nephews and my niece I'll see em later and love em."

"Alright, bye."

She hung up before he could say anything the walked into the dining area as the kids were putting on their bookbags. They looked over at her with long faces as they grabbed their plates and walked passed her without a word. She sighed then leaned back against the wall. Zuri walked over and hugged her tight before smiling up into her face looking like Safaree. This made her heart weak then she leaned forward and kissed her puckered lips.

"It'll be okay mommy, he'll be back after work."

Nicki smiled small then walked them to the car. Nancy waved from the driver's side as the kids got in. She watched them leave then raced back into the house. OJ stuffed grits into his little toothless mouth. She smiled watching him closely as she dialed his number.

"What Nic?"

"Come home.."

"Give me thirty minutes. I'm on.."

"Now, Faree.."

"Nic this is a very important call just thirty more minutes."

She sighed then hung up. He gets on my nerves so much, him and that damn job. She couldn't lie he did cut back on his hours there and was being a better father, but she needed the boyfriend side of him and he didn't understand that. She cleaned the table and dining area after moving OJ into a position that she could see him. He was still placing grits into his mouth and drinking his milk every so often.

Twenty minutes later her and OJ were laid on the floor watching some cartoons on TV and she was playing with his feet as he giggled. She smiled at his laughter then looked over at the clock. Still not here.

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[After Nic hung up]

He sighed, but quickly shook it off as he clicked back over to his conference call. Mr. Bail and his daughter were discussing the benefits of buying his business and what they were offering for it. He listened then finally spoke.

"I really have to think about this, I did this all on my own with no help.. My business from the ground up and it's my home away from home, so I really have to and I hear what you're saying, but I don't believe in enslaving children that's why I hired the best men in Africa and I pay them very well what they deserve."

"And we promise to keep them working and getting what they're making, but it will be much quicker with teens on the job."

"Teens, understandable, but kids man, no."

"Mr. Samuels we won't employee kids and that's a promise."

"Send some papers to my lawyer and we'll both get back to you in two weeks."

"Thanks and will do."

"Nice talking to you and your daughter."

"Nice talking to you too Mr. Samuels."

She spoke in a sexual voice. He shook his head then hung up and quickly gather his things to get to his girl. He looked over at the clock. Ten minutes to spare. He smiled then made his way out the office and to his car.

He looked around for some nice pink roses when a girl walked up to him and stared into his face. His eyes diverted side to side as he became uneasy under her stare. The fuck she looking at? He went down the floor aisle and found the pink roses then picked up some red roses that sat next to them. He started to walk again when he felt a hand on his ass. He jumped then looked to the side.

"Need some help?"

"Yeah, but you keep your hands where I can see them... Thanks."

He furrowed his eyebrows as she walked along side him. He stayed clear of her as he told her that he wanted a box of chocolate and a bottle of wine. She smiled then frowned a little as he stared off in the distances for a second.

"You really don't remember me?"

"Huh?"

"You don't remember me?"

"Naw..."

"Jenny."

"Jenny?"

"Jenny Murphy."

He stopped then looked over her as she smirked. He laughed then sighed.

"Yo, I haven't seen you since, Karen.."

"That bitch, this must be for her?"

He looked off then his look became cold.

"No."

"You stepping out?"

"No we're divorced and she's dead."

He bluntly said then placed his things on the cash register. Things went silent as he paid for the items then began walking towards the exit. She then walked out after him.

"You know, this girl you're with is lucky to have you."

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He walking in a few minutes later than what he said and sighed of relief that she wasn't at the door waiting to yell at him. He looked down at the vase of pink and red roses and smiled as he stepped into the living room to see her and OJ sleeping curled up on the sofa. He placed the vase on the table then picked OJ up and quickly walk down the hall to his room and placed him in his crib. He then made his way into their bedroom and took off his shoes and fitted then made his way back to her.

He rubbed his hand over her thigh that was exposed from under the night tee she on. He smiled at her matching blue thongs as he pushed the shirt up and tugged on her lower body.

"Faree, move, I'm tired."

"Okay..."

He shrugged her comment off as he pushed her thong to the side and placed his tongue on her vagina lips. She whispered something that turned into a moan as he quickened his pace. When he knew she was fully awake and alert, he pulled his tongue out of her center then pointed to the roses. A smile crept across her face then she grabbed his face and kissed him.

"You taste like a bad bitch."

"Delicious."

She giggled then sat up straight fixing her thongs. She smelled the roses over and over. He watched her before pulling the small box out of his pocket. Her eye grew big as he knelt down in front of her. She shook her head as he pulled her hand into his hand.

"This isn't a proposal of marriage, but one of togetherness and thankfulness. I just want to thank you for being here for me through my run away days, my divorce, my fucked up anger issues and now that I'm doing better and it's only going to get better. You know, you're beautiful, strong and worth everything even my life. I promise to stay here and fight for you no matter what and through whatever, I love you."

"Awwwww I love you too."

She replied getting down on his leg. He pushed the ring onto her finger and kissed her deeply. She hungrily sucked on his tongue as she grind back and forth on his leg. He grabbed her waist and pulled her body close to his as things began to hear up.

******

"Pop, I don't want to wear this."

"Wear it for your mom, son."

They both stepped into the bathroom and looked over each other and did their hand shake. They both stepped out the bathroom then made their way down the stairs to Nancy cooking breakfast. She turned and smiled at them looking cute in their matching pink tux. She started plating the food as Nicki made her way down the stairs in a short, baby doll red number that matched Zuri's and OJ had on his pink little tux to match the boys. Safaree's mouth dropped at how gorgeous she looked. He stared as she walked up to him and peck his bottom lip causing him to close his mouth.

"I see you like what you see..."

"I love what I see."

She smiled and pecked his lips again the placed OJ in his lap. He watched as she walked around to her seat. LJ popped the back of his head then mimicked him.

"Boy, keep ya eyes in ya head."

They all laughed as Nancy walked in with the plates and they all sat and ate. Nicki and Safaree exchanged looks across the table. He licked his lips then bit his bottom lip then she put her fork in her mouth then seductively pulled it out her mouth licking the across the sharp ends. He grunted then looked down at his plate as she cracked a smile.

"Alrighty, you guys, we need to be out of here so we can get there in a timely manner and so Mommy can accept her award."

"I can't believe you get an award for being a good boss!"

"Yep, keep making good grades and being smart and you can own your own business like me and Daddy."

"I can sell diamonds and clothes in the same place. I'll be double rich!"

Nicki smirked towards Safaree as he grabbed her plate. She held onto it until he looked into her eyes. She leaned forward.

"Don't play with me tonight."

"I had it in mind that later we could play Kiss me all over, shooks."

He smacked his lips then grinned at the smile on her face.

"Go put up the dishes & bring your sexy ass."