IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES Book 2

Chapter 56

“We’ll see. You gon decorate my office?”

“Aw you really want me to?” I looked up at him.

“Why would you even ask that?  Of course. Just don’t put no fairies and shit.”

“Babe you’re a pediatric dentist. I have to make the office friendly for both girls and boys.”

“Yeah you right.”

“I think that’s the perfect choice. You’re so good with kids.”

“Speaking of kids, when we having another one?” 

“When we’re married. I love you and all. But I’m not having no more kids, without the title of wife. I try to be patient with you on the subject because I know you was trying to get your own life together. But you have a career now so…”.

“So what?”

“I would like to be Mrs. Alsina one day.”

“Nah you told me you wanted to be Mrs. Elba. I’mma gon let Idris have that.”

I mean mugged him. We had been talking about marriage for the past year and August would brush it off. I tried not to press the issue, but it was really getting to me. I would be 35 next year.

“I told you I just needed to get some things in order damn. I’m not about to argue about this today.”

“Fine August. I’m just saying. It hurts me a little. I don’t need a fancy ring. Or an elaborate proposal. You know that. Hell, I’ll take the ring pop again. I just want to be your wife babe. Not your girlfriend. Your wife.” I kissed his chest.

He sighed heavily like I was annoying him and looked at the clock. I decided to drop it. It was his graduation, I wasn’t going to ruining it by arguing. But deep down it really did hurt me. I thought he would’ve done it by now. I didn’t see what the hold up was. What more did I need to prove that I was worthy of having his last name?

 I noticed it was silent for a little too long and I looked up at him. He seemed in a daze.

“What’s wrong?”

“It still hurt Mel ain’t here. I wish he could see how far I’ve come.”

“Aw babe, he sees you.” I kissed his lips. “And trust me, he’s proud of what Yung has accomplished.”

“Yeah…” He said weakly.

“Nope, nope. No feeling sorry today. Only happy thoughts. Thoughts of Mel smiling.” I got off of him and pulled him up. “Let’s get ready.”

He sat up with his feet on the floor. I reached for my robe, but he pulled me down on his lap and just looked at me.

“What?” I blushed. “We need to get ready.”

He just stared at me.

“Whaaat August?”

“Just wanna make sure it’s real. Make sure you still here.” He kissed my hand. “You ain’t got no more secrets do you?”

“Just one. I’m pregnant. By Idris.”

He chuckled. “You really want me to kick his British ass don’t you. Cause if that ever happen, that’s what I’mma do.”

“Get to kicking.” I smiled.

He shook his head, smiling.

“Alright let’s get dressed.” I tapped his arm to let me go.

He pecked my lips. Then I got up. And we both got ready for his big day.

AUGUST P.O.V. –