Although it was hard for Fantasia, she got through a week without Taraji. Even their communication suffered, somewhere down the road it took a turn because Taraji had to be busy. Mostly because her arm took two bullets and she couldn't tell Fantasia. For a couple of days, she was in an excruciating pain
Week 2
Fantasia was in her office, checking her calendar. She had a reminder for when Taraji returns. It sucks cause it has only been a week. She tried calling her. It just rang
Then a couple of minutes later Taraji sent her a message
*Hey beautiful. I missed your call. I'm on the field, I will call you later. I missed you so much Tasia*
Fantasia was frustrated cause she hadn't heard her voice in three days.
Kelly walked in. "Chief, my friend Milly is here to fetch her phone. The phone you took at the hotel" Kelly reminded her.
"IT room," Fantasia said. Kelly nodded and walked out. After a while, Milly threw herself in the office.
"There are no pictures or videos on my phone" She complained. "yeah well, sue me," Fantasia said without a care in the world.
"Mrs Taylor, please. There were pictures of my dad on that phone. He died last year and his pictures get me through the toughest time of my life. And, There are pictures of my dead cat, that I lost as well. I know I wronged you by acting all Paparazzi on you and I apologize. But if there is anything you can do to recover pictures of both my dad and my cat. That will be great".
"they are gone. I'm sure you have social media that saved those pictures for you. So how about you stop bothering me and go bother social media platforms"
"you don't understand. I don't post pictures of them because they are no more. I don't see a point in putting them on social media, but I keep them on my phone for myself."
"I have Kids, I know when to punish them even when it hurts me. It pains me about your dad and cat. But there is absolutely nothing I can do to help"
Milly started sniffling. Then she started crying.
Fantasia took a deep breath and then dialed the IT room.
"You remember the phone I asked you to flush? Saved anything in the recycling bin? Okay. Select pictures that are recurring like pictures of a cat and an old man. She is coming for them." Fantasia said on the phone.
"thank you so much, Mrs Taylor"
"Chief" Fantasia corrected. "Thank you, Chief"
"pull that stunt again. Or anything like that, you will be sorry"
"I won't, I promise"
"good, walk away" Milly obeyed.
Week 3
One midnight while sleeping, her phone went off and woke her up
Tasia: hello
Taraji: hey baby. I'm sorry I was not reachable.
Tasia: I was worried sick. Are you okay?
Taraji: I am now.
Tasia: now? What happened?
Taraji: I got shot twice last week. I didn't wanna worry you. But I'm all healed up now. I can't wait to come home.
Tasia: come home so I can take care of you.
Taraji: that sounds really good. Let me complete the mission and I will be home with you and the kids. How are they?
Tasia: the kids are fine baby. They miss you every day. But not like I missed you.
Taraji: I missed them too. And I miss the hell out of you. And your body and your lips. My pussy throb thinking about things I wanna do to you.
Tasia: is it a long list? Because I can reserve all the time you need.
Taraji: it is long enough.
Tasia; I like that.
Taraji: go back to bed okay? I will be home in a few.
Tasia: I can't wait. Love you.
Taraji: love you.
IN DC.
"got him." Agent Deluca told Taraji. Taraji stood up and pulled her vest to put it on. "what the fuck are you doing?" She asked Taraji. "getting ready!"
"like hell you are you are shot. And you got shot trying to save my life so... No! You stay here and play guard. Me and the boys got this"
"Are you benching me?" Taraji snapped. "yes. Please stop fighting this. I don't want you to get hurt again"
"yeah well? It comes with the job." Taraji said patching up her vest.
"Raji please man"/
"stop treating me like a kid. I'm a grown-ass woman who's very much good at what she does"
"I know. But your arm is in pain"
"I'm done debating about my arm and its pain," Taraji said cocking and inserting bullets in her gun.
"Just that you are my work wife. You are already hurt so im worried alright?"
Taraji looked at Deluca with a raised eyebrow.
"a what now?"
"nothing. Never mind. Call it" Deluca looked upset.
"boys go around the back. Back up in the front. Deluca, you and I are going in" Taraji said. They went in.
Back in New York City
A couple of days later.
"Chief, do you have a minute?" Kelly asked. "Yes Gates, what's up?"
"about my friends. How they behaved at the hotel and how clingy they became. I told them off because I didn't want them costing me my job. I love this job" she said.
"You love your job and Gates, you are good at it. That's why there is a raise in your near future, I just can't make it official yet because I'm too busy. But it's gonna happen. But yes your pals are stupid. You need new friends. Especially that Milly girl."
"I know, she's a lot. Thanks, Chief. Good night" she left.
Fantasia got a reminder.
*Taraji is coming home tonight*
She smiled and called Taraji with a huge smile on her face
On call
Taraji: Hey beautiful. Uh, baby, I can't be home tonight. I'm too tired to fly. I will fly in the morning.
Fantasia: that's okay. I can survive a couple more hours. See you tomorrow.
They hang up.
THAT NIGHT IN DC
Taraji was changing in the bureau. "I thought you left for NYC already," Deluca said stepping in. "I feel tired. I'm gonna do that tomorrow"
"about earlier, when I called you my... I should have said partner. I'm sorry" She was nervous to even say it out loud.
Taraji chuckled. "it's okay Deluca. Is not like I am hitched. I can be your work wife. See you next mission" Taraji said patting her on her way out. Deluca blushed.
About 11 am the next day.
In New York City.
Fantasia woke up late. She went to the kitchen to make something to eat. Gina was at work. Jack left again, this time he left with Josh.
Looks like she was alone at home. She opened the refrigerator to think of something to eat.
She felt hands around her waist. She smiled. "coffee?" She asked before turning.
"does it come with your kisses?" Taraji asked.
Fantasia turned and picked Taraji up and placed her on the kitchen counter. Taraji gasped turned on. They looked into each other's eyes.
Fantasia blushed. Her cheeks were literally pink.
"What?" Taraji asked grinning. "You. You make my heart skip a beat." Fantasia said. Taraji blushed tucking her hair behind her ear... "hi there lover" she said. "hey baby girl" Fantasia said. "so about those kisses you promised me..." Taraji began.
Fantasia grabbed Taraji by the back of her neck and pulled her closer. They kissed hard.
"Taraji, you are the love of my life" Fantasia expressed.
"And you are the love of mine baby," Taraji said.
They kissed again. They were headed somewhere with that kiss when Halle and her best friend walked in from the back.
Fantasia and Taraji pulled from each other. Fantasia immediately left the room, and Taraji saw that.
"mama, you home." Halle said and rushed to Taraji and gave her the biggest hug. "ou, ouch ouch!" Taraji muttered. "mama everything okay?"
"yes. Just that. I got shot at the job honey"
"aw, I'm so sorry, what do you need?" Halle asked.
"Nothing baby, I'm just gonna go to bed, if that's okay"
"of course Mama," Halle said. Taraji slowly got off the counter and headed upstairs.
"Oh, mom. This is my best friend Kia. Kia this is my mom, and before you ask, yes my biological mother"
"wait, so Mrs Taylor is not your biological mom?"
"she is they both are actually. Story for another day. Her name is Taraji P. Henson. Mother this is Kia Birmingham. We just call her KB."
"Nice meeting one of my daughter's friends Kia." Taraji said. "nice meeting you too Ma'am had no idea my bestie had two moms. Sounds exciting" Kia said.
"Oh trust me it is" Halle interjected.
Taraji smiled and walked away.
"She seems cool. So, who do you like the best? Taraji or Fantasia?"
"love and respect them equally, they both equally my moms. I'm just getting to know Taraji better. But it is nice to have two moms. Taraji is attentive and available to communicate. Fantasia is available for advice and tough love. It keeps me balanced."
"so are they together, together?"
"no. Just old friends from college who wanted to have kids together. My mom Fantasia is a widow as you know, and my mother Taraji broke up with the Mayor a long time ago and hasn't been dating since. They are not together. They are friends who are raising their kids together" Halle defended
Kia nodded "I can see how that can work out, I mean someday I would love to raise my kids with you"
They chuckled.
"But when we walk in here, did you acknowledge that we busted them kissing?" Kia asked. "no. And I don't wanna be up in their business either so please just drop it" Halle said.
Kia raised her hands in the air.
They dropped it. Halle knew the truth, she just didn't want to invade their privacy.
Meanwhile
Taraji got in bed. Fantasia walked in. She looked up at her and didn't look as happy as usual.
"you are not planning to have anybody know about us are you?" Fantasia didn't know what was the right answer "I'm just-- I guess I'm just not ready yet" she said. Taraji looked up at her. "are you ever gonna be ready?" she asked
"I'm planning to be. I just need a little more time. Please, baby, don't get mad" Fantasia begged. "okay, I get it. I just want this to work" Taraji said.
"and it will. I promise. I got you something" She said and gave Taraji a jewelry box.
It was a bracelet that had a diamond on it. With initials FBT and a heart in the middle TPH
So it looked more like
FBT♥️TPH.
Taraji smiled. Little did she know that bracelet was her tracker. With that bracelet, Fantasia would know her every move. They hugged. "now where were we?" Taraji asked wrapping her hands around Fantasia's neck. They continued where they left off. Taraji pulled Fantasia's short dress off of her. Fantasia unfastened Taraji's Robe.
"sneaky sex is good. I don't know why you wanna mess this up" Fantasia spoke up. Taraji giggles.
Lol, I've been holding off on writing sex scenes. Bear with me cause I can get nasty.
A couple of days later
Taraji went to Gabi's work to get her wounded arm checked out. She was worried it was still aching.
"Hi, I'm Taraji P. Henson. Here to see Doctor Barrino. Could you Page her 911"
"I'm afraid she's unavailable. She's in an OR, you can wait or get another doctor to assist you" The woman at the reception told her. "another doctor will be found" Taraji said.
"sign this form and another doctor will be with you in a minute"
Taraji got benched. She waited impatiently.
"paging Agent Henson" somebody playfully whispered in her ear. She turned laughing. "what are you doing in New York?" Taraji asked Agent Deluca, her partner.
"You are not the only one living a double life. My job and home are in DC but my new girlfriend is here in New York. I visited, she's in an OR. She's a doctor here"
Luna Deluca
"wow, I didn't even know you were--"
"Gay? Everyday Partner. You are here about the arm huh?"
"yeah, my 911 doctor is in the OR. I'm just waiting for anyone available" Deluca looked worried. She then pulled a doctor who was passing by. "My friend needs 911 medical attention. Could you please check her out" she asked
"I have another patient. I'm sorry" he passed by. "it's okay. I will be fine" Taraji said suppressing her pain.
She saw Miley walking by. "Hey, Miley, Dr Rome" Taraji called. She turned to her attention. "look I know you are a busy doctor, but could you please just check my arm, I'm worried I may be infected. It will only take you two minutes and I swear I will let you go" Taraji begged.
Miley looked at Luna, aka Agent Deluca.
"Please babe, she's my... Partner" Luna said. "wait, babe? This is your girlfriend?" Taraji asked. "Yes, how do you guys know each other?" Luna asked.
"mutual friend," they both said as if they rehearsed it.
"Okay follow me," Miley said. They went to a trauma room. She checked Taraji.
"you are right, that's definitely an infection. I'm admitting you" Miley said walking away.
"Are you gonna be okay?" Luna asked Taraji.
"Yes. I'm sure I will be okay. Let me make a call to my people," Taraji said and called Fantasia. She was in a meeting, she didn't pick up. Her assistant was busy too.
She texted Halle but asked her not to worry Jack about it.
"no pickup? I can stay here with you."
"you really don't have to. This is my home town, I know it like the pack of mine. I assure you, I'm fine"
"I know. But you need somebody here, I'm here. Until somebody shows up for you" Luna said pulling a chair.
She stayed. Taraji was eventually taken to the OR. She was out of surgery and then in the ER. She was stable. Gabi heard and came to see her. She was resting, Luna was there sleeping in her chair.
"And who is she?" Gabi asked Miley. "The new girl I've been bragging about. She and TJ are partners in the bureau. Small world huh?"
"very small. And she's really pretty.
Okay well, I'm gonna call my sister and let her know" Gabi said and made a call.
After a while, Fantasia showed up.
She found Luna awake in her chair. Holding sleeping Taraji's hand.
She cleared her throat. Luna didn't move, she didn't care who was in the room.
"excuse me," Fantasia interrupted with her voice.
Luna looked up. "hi, are you family?" Luna asked.
"Yes and may I ask who are you and what are you doing in my friend's hospital room?"
"Luna, Luna Deluca. She's my work wife"
Fantasia felt like she just swallowed her tongue. "excuse me you are her what?"
Luna chuckled. "she's my partner".
"why not just put it like that?"
."partner is too obvious and the job we are doing is Classified. Work-wife is more advanced. Plus she knows what I call her and she approves" Luna said.
Fantasia was speechless. Looking at Luna with devil-squeezing eyes.
"where are my manners? Well, Taraji is gonna be fine. She is stable and the infection is gone. That's doctors' update" Luna said.
"They just let you in here. I mean who allowed visitors? Who the fuck is her doctor?"
"well, Taraji knows I'm here. She was conscious when I stayed. But..."
She got up and put on her jacket. "Promised to leave when her people arrive and guessing you are one of them?" She said. Fantasia didn't even respond. Luna placed a kiss on Taraji's forehead.
Fantasia swallowed hard. Face turning red. Luna walked out. It took everything in her not to snatch her hair and mob the floor.
She just clenched her fist and teeth.
My loyal readers know when I Un-publish a book lol I very much do so. And this book... Well let's just say it ain't safe with me 😂