It's been Two years since My Ex Marcus deceived me and did something so hideous that I couldn't believe it until I saw him
He helped Kidnapped My Best Friend Harper Toma Blackbourne the mother of my two nieces Teagan and Taylor
I stood in the warehouse and asked him why he did it why would he help a man that nearly killed my best friend
His response was because Todd Promised her to him that he could fuck her and do what he wanted once Todd was done with her
It made my stomach turn
If it wasn't for Jacks and Grey I don't think I would have made it out of there on my own
Those two were my rock and in ways still are
I thought we had gotten close and would confess their feelings to me but they didn't and it hurt to see them with other women who were just with them because of their last name
When we all went for Harper and The Guys wedding , Jacks stayed with me while I drowned my sorrows at the bar he helped me back to my hotel room and even stayed the night with me
I was happy My Best Friend found her happiness but at the same time I was jealous and the best thing about it was Harper knew she even offered to knock the shit out of both Grey and Jacks for me but I declined
I left after Harper got Married to clear my head I went and stayed with Nannie Lilly and Pop Pops for 2 years I didn't even tell anyone I left well other than Harper and My Parents they knew
I needed this time to get my head straight
When I came back Jacks was dating a girl and So was Grey he was dating some girl
Meeting up with Harper for lunch it's just the two of us , The girls were with their Daddies for the day which usually ends with some hilarious pictures being sent to Harper while we are together
" So did you hear Beanie and Caleb are expecting triplets " Harper tells me
" Yes they went in for the 20 week scan to see the baby and Dr Alexander saw something then did a 3-D scan that showed three babies all boys at that and there is no doubt about it " I said with a Laugh
As we talked Harper got a text she looked at then smiled
" You Know they know your back "
" Yeah I know "
" Are you going to see them "
" I prefer not to "
" Why Melody you , those two knuckleheads just need a swift kick in the ass and you are just the one to do it and I know how too " Harper says with a grin
" What do you have planned "
" Well we have the annual Christmas Fundraiser and I plan on having Uncle Gabriel make you look like A Sexy Princess " Harper tells me
" Well okay then do I get to pick the dress "
" Oh of course you can " Harper says with a laugh
" So what's new with you " I asked
" Well We decided to adopt a little boy he's due to be born in two weeks and guess what"
" What, Who all Knows about the adoption" I asked
" Only the guys , You and me of course but it's going to be a surprise and I'm pregnant again with Twins " Harper says
" What , Wait your going to Adopt and having twins again "
" Yes I know I'm crazy for doing this but I feel I should be a full time mom and maybe still work at the Cafe once in awhile and Papa Marc wants me to take over the Cafe in a few years anyway so "
" Damn girl that sounds like you have a plan "
" I don't know if it's a plan but it's what I want the girls are going to be going to preschool soon I was going back to work when they did but seems My Husbands had different Ideas " she says to me
" Well Well If it isn't Harper Toma and Melody Williams " a voice says from behind me and by the look on Harper face it wasn't someone she wanted to talk too
I turned to see a guy that at first I didn't recognize but as I stated I realized it was
Darren Rogers he was a friend of Marcus , Darren has at times made it known that he has the hots for me
" Its Actually Blackbourne Now" Harper Says with a smile
" So you are off the market how about you Melody you free" Darren Asked as he sat down beside her
"Not Interested Darren we all know you are a player "
" Oh Come on Don't be that way Melody you know the two of us would be great together I can rock your world " Darren says
I just stare at him for a moment
" Look I'm really trying to be Nice Darren but I'm truly not interested " I say as I stand up to take my trash to the trash can
" You don't need to be such a bitch " Darren says
Seeing his eyes change to be filled with anger
" Come on Harper lets go " I say to her
" Yes lets " Harper says
Picking up my tray I go to turn and My arm is grabbed I feel his fingers digging into my arm
I let out a small whimper at the pain he was causing
" Let me Go Darren you don't want to cause a Scene do you " I say to him as I try to get my arm loose
" Harper , Melody thought you two were headed to ... "
" Papa Raven " Harper says
" Melody why does that guy have your arm like that " Raven asked
Seeing the look Uncle Raven was giving Darren made me shiver I knew that look really well it's the look of I don't care that we are in public I will beat your ass
Darren dropped my arm as if it was on fire when he finally turned to see Uncle Raven , see I wouldn't want to be in a dark alley with either Uncle Raven or Uncle North If I was a bad guy nope not gonna happen
" Sorry and you are " Darren Asked
Raven chuckled before he answered " I'll be your worse nightmare if you put your hands on my niece again like that I suggest you get to moving "
" What's going on "
" Papa " I said as I went to my Papa
" Melody why is your arm red and is that a bruise" Papa Mitch asked me
I didn't answer
" It's because that Jerk Right there didn't like Melody telling him she wasn't interested " Harper said with a gleam in her eye , She knew this would get back to Grey and Jacks
" Oh Really, Well let me tell you Right now so there is no Miscommunication or Misunderstanding My Daughter will never be interested in a Boy like you " Papa Mitch said
" Whatever" Darren said as he walked away
I let out the breath that I was holding
" You Okay Sweetie " Papa Mitch Asked
" Yeah I'm fine "
He hugged me tight
We left the mall with our Papas they Walked is out to the cars it then hit me How the hell did they know where we were
" Harper did you redline them " I asked her are we walked
" Yeah I knew Papa Raven was near by but I didn't know Uncle Mitch was "
" Da Harper I was with Mitch when you redlined us so we both came " Raven said
" Yes and I am glad we did " Papa Mitch said
" Me too " I replied
Once at the car both Papas gave hugs and kisses and left
" Where you headed now " Harper asked me
" Back to my place I need to finish moving in " I say
" That's Right you moved into the New Apartments that Morgan and Mason had renovated over by the River "
" Yeah I did I even had Uncle Corey and Uncle Victor run cameras and Do A door camera so I could see who was there without coming to the door "
" That's Good I know I love the cameras I can keep an eye on the girls wherever they are in the apartment"
" Yeah the only ones that have access to it right now are Uncle Corey, Uncle Victor and Myself and they even installed several redline buttons in different parts of the apartment that only the three of us know where they are so if anything ever happens I can use them instead of my phone " I tell her
" Now that's cool , don't forget in the next day or so we need to meet up with Uncle Gabriel to find a dress " Harper says to me
" Yes I know "
Harper's phone went off with a text
She laughed out loud
" I swear I didn't do anything and I'm the one gettin into trouble " Harper said with a laugh
" Uh" I say
She handed me the phone and I laughed
Seems Uncle Raven ratted us out and now Morgan says she can't play with me that she needs to come home to get punished
" Y'all are crazy and go have fun " I say as I give her a hug and her phone back
" Love ya Melody "
" Love ya too Harper"
I headed home to finish unpacking and moving in to my place
Parking my car in the parking garage then taking the elevator up to the top floor , there are only three apartments on the top floor I got the biggest one out of the three and the best view of the Cooper River
It has 4 bedrooms four bathrooms living room dining room which I'm using as an office for now then a deck with a hot tub the complex has 2 pools one is indoor and one outdoor it also has a really nice gym too
All the bedrooms face the river
Unlocking the door with my code I go in to see my Mama had brought more of my stuff over
And there was a plate of food on the island
Setting about getting the boxes unpacked after I changed into PJs if you call it that it's one of Greys old T-shirt's I swiped from him and a pair of Jacks Boxers I swiped from him
I turned on the music and got to work I popped up the camera for the door on the TV because I was playing music through my phone on the Bluetooth speakers in the apartment so I could leave it on one place
I got the boxes unloaded and items put away
The kitchen was done, The laundry room was done , 3 of the bedrooms had sheets and comforters on them , There is nothing like having fresh clean sheets on the bed I was carrying the fourth set into the my room when the lights blinked to let me know there was someone at the door and they had rang the doorbell
Making my way back out to the living room I check the TV
What the hell
I turned down the music and go to the door
" Yes " I say as I open the door
" So you want to explain why you didn't want to tell us why you left or that you were back "
" Nope "
" Why not Melody "
" Because I didn't feel the need too , I needed to get my head back on straight after what happened with Marcus and needed the time away to think "
I watch them both for a reaction but all I see is signs of hurt in their eyes
It's not that I wanted to hurt them but I needed to figure out how to move on and for the record I haven't at all
" Can we come in "
" Sure , I was just going to put the comforter and sheets on my bed let me finish that " I say
Picking up the items I went back down the hallway to my room
Dropping them in the chair I grabbed the bottom sheet and began to put it on
I got two sides on then one would pop off so I would have to go back and fix it
After the third time I let out a frustrated scream
" Would you like help "
" Yeah Sure Jacks "
Jacks came Around and pulled the corner back on to the bed and I fixed the corner I was at
Then we pulled the top sheet up tucking it in at the end
Moved on to the comforter and then pillows
As we put the last of the pillows on the bed Jacks hit me with one
" Hey now"
" What "
I rolled my eyes at him
" Don't you roll your eyes at me "
" I will if I want too "
Jacks walked over to me making back up the bed hitting me in the knees
" What did you say Baby Girl " he asked
" You heard me Jacks "
" No I don't think I did Baby Girl " he says as he puts his hands on my hips mine go to his chest to push him away but when my hands made contact with his chest I lost my train of thought
Looking up at him his beautiful blue eyes he was looking down at me
His hands move around my waist pulling him to me naturally I wrap my arms around him breathing in his sexy scent
We stood there for a few moments then he gently pulled away taking his finger to lift my face to his and leans in
Lightly Kissing my lips then pulls back smiles then his lips met mine again
His tongue swipes across my lips I open my mouth for him
Our tongues dance with each other he explores every inch of mouth
One of his hands grabs my ass firmly I moan into his mouth
Needing to come up for Air the kiss is broken
Both of us looking at each other before Jacks walks out of the room leaving me completely stunned