LEMONADE 2||

Chapter 48: Funny How Time Flies

"No Ricky ordered it, so I didn't have to cook," she said. "How is your knee holding up? Dreux asked. "It hurts can't wait to pop this pain killer, you got something stronger. She asked. Dreux laughed "Uhh that's not my ministry anymore.... I'm sorry sweetheart," he said. Josie handed both of them a cup of coffee. "Appreciate you sis," Dreux said adding his cream and sugar

"Thankyou" Erica sighed

"No problem" Josie said sipping her tea. "So, are you gonna talk to him? Josie asked. Erica sucked her teeth "No I want him to suffer" she said proudly.

Dreux sucked his teeth "Don't be like that Erica... that's still your husband... this isn't a random dude you're dating" he said. "I know.. I'm just really upset "she said. "And you have every right to be... just at least hear him out and if you want some space, do that," he said

"Yeah, I am... I'll go home today and then I'm packing after" she said. "You ladies love making a scene... y'all love the theatrics I swear to God" he laughed. "You know it" Josie said. "Uncle Dreux" Morgan ran over to him to give him a hug. "Wassup Morgiee" he hugged her back. "I haven't seen you in forever short stuff, what's going on? He asked.

"Nothing ready for winter break and Christmas "she grinned. "I bet you are.. you have 20 more days" he laughed looking at his watch. Morgan came over hugging everyone else. "Go eat, it's almost 12" Josie said. Morgan was sprouting out rather quickly. A 7th grader about to be in the 8th grade she remembers when she picked her up from Ballerina practice. Ricky quickly walked back inside "Dreux you ready? He asked. "Yeah, I'm ready" he said. Ricky walked over and attempted to kiss Josie on the cheek, but she quickly turned around placing the tea pot back on the stove. "You good? He asked.

"It doesn't even matter, just handle your business I'll see you later on," she said. Ricky sucked his teeth he turned around looking at his brother. "No rush," he said continuing to talk to Erica. Ricky followed Josie back to her room. He closed the door behind her. "Okay, what is wrong? You been acting off for some time now" he asked

"Nothing is wrong I've just been overwhelmed lately "she spoke

"You can't use that one anymore" he said

"Uhh, I just don't wanna sound like a moody ass bitch... so" she frowned. "You're not a moody ass bitch, you just have your moments" he said

"I just feel like you've been leaving me out the loop, like yesterday you kept walking off with Yasmin and it started to get under my skin. I know she's your assistant, but I would feel better if you let me know what's going on too" she explained. He stood against his dresser giving her his undivided attention. "I'm sorry. I know how bad that probably looked" Ricky finally spoke

"Y-yeah, cuz I was this close to pulling her to the side" she said. "She's just helping me with an event that's all she was trying to get all the information from me that she needed before the night ended" he explained.

"Okay... and who's Relly? Cuz when I asked you blew me off and I didn't like that" she admitted.

"Relly is the weed man I was getting edibles for Tez" he explained. Josie sucked her teeth "Why didn't you just say that? She asked. "I don't know You and Yasmin were in my ear at the same time-

"You still keep me out the loop like I aint been around" Josie said. Ricky laughed "Oh, I see you want that old thing back? He asked.

"Not necessarily you just treat me like I'm Michelle Obama or something.. you didn't even let me help you" she frowned. Ricky smiled at how adorable she was he loved her so much. He walked in front of her caressing her chin.

"Because you are........you're my first lady," he said gazing into her eyes. Josie damn near melted he was too smooth for his own good. "Whatever Ricky" she slightly laughed to keep from blushing. "You are! Listen, I know you want to feel needed too, but I got you. We've both elevated and it's just your season to look pretty and be taken care of I don't need anything else from you but your time-