IT'S MUTHA MITAS BIRTHDAYYYY🎉🎊
Happy Birthday to the Queen, the legend, the ICON, the woman who can do it all AND look good while doin it😘🎂
This chapter is a long one and it's divided into two chapters because it's her mf BIRTHDAYYY. So get comfortable!!
(^^ Davinas outfit in the pic above)
Janet
I checked my phone for what felt like the hundredth time today, but still nothing. I didn't get a call, a text, not even a peep.
The only person that reached out to me today was mother, but she didn't count. I'm not one to pout or be a brat but today was my birthday and nobody bothered to wish me a happy one.
I was currently picking at my plate not even having an appetite to finish it. Mother had called me to take me out to a late lunch at an unnecessarily boujee restaurant and I wasn't in the mood at all, but she wouldn't take no for an answer.
"How's your salad sweetheart?" I pushed the greens around my plate,
"It's fine mother, thanks." She frowned.
"What's the matter?"
I sighed, setting my fork down. "Nothing"
"Well it don't look like nothing."
"It's just that... well, nobody wished me a happy birthday today. None of my friends, not Gil, not even Dav—" I stopped myself before I revealed too much but mother had already caught on.
"Not even who?" My palms began to get clammy and I could practically feel the beads of sweat forming on my forehead.
"No-nothing." She folded her arms giving me the look. You know the look that every mother gives you that just screams 'you better tell me now or you'll regret it later'. Yeah, That times ten.
"Damita." She said sternly.
"Mother r-really it's nothing, just another close...friend of mine."
I cringed silently on the inside hearing myself say the word 'friend' like the woman I was speaking about wasn't the love my life.
I hadn't spoken a word to my family about our relationship, and I hadn't thought about even telling them until right now. I had been so happy in our little bubble that I completely forgot about the outside world. Mother unfolded her arms and went back to her salad,
"Is this the 'friend' that's been taking up so much of your time?" She raised an eyebrow but once she realized I wasn't going to spill the beans she dropped it.
"Alright I'll let it go for now, but don't think you're completely off the hook."
I let a breath out silently relieved that I didn't need to have that dreaded conversation right now. I knew I needed to tell them, I just didn't know how. I was happy just keeping her to myself but I knew that eventually people would talk and wonder who I was seeing.
Reality was slowly setting in and all the possible opinions of other people were weighing down on my mind heavily. You'd think that I would have developed a tough skin by now when it came to the opinions of the media, but that wasn't the always case.
It would be so easy for me to say that the love that her and I shared was enough to take that step out into the public, but in all honesty I was starting to doubt that. So many things stood in our way and I knew that I would be able to handle any ridicule that we would face, but I didn't want to put her through that. She was too good, too loving and pure to deserve all that hate that I knew would come our way.
I had made it up in my mind that I didn't want to share her with the world. I wanted to protect her and keep her in our little bubble, safe from the hatred of others.
I decided right here and now to keep our love a secret for as long as I could. I had pulled it off before and this time I was prepared to do it again. It may be selfish and unrealistic for me to think this way, but what else could I do to spare her from all the ugly things that the world would say about her?
"Alright you ready to head out?" Mother's question had brought me out of my thoughts.
"Yeah, I'm ready to go home." She paused for a second and looked like she was thinking something over in her mind.
"Well before you go home, I need to run a few errands."
I groaned on the inside knowing that 'a few errands' meant we most would most likely be out for the rest of the day.
After driving mother around town for another three more hours she finally got everything she needed. I looked at her shopping and didn't think any of it was necessary but mother had always been an impulse shopper so I didn't question it.
"I'll drop you off before I head home mother."
"No wait!" Her outburst scared me and I looked at her like she had lost her mind.
"I-I want to see my baby first, take me with you to your house."
She had been acting so strange all day and I was starting to think either she was going crazy or she was hiding something from me. I opened my mouth to say something but she quickly held her hand up to stop me.
"Just drive Damita." I rolled my eyes to myself making sure she didn't see me and started the car. Normally I would have Joey driving me but today I wanted to do it myself.
The entire ride to my house was silent and mother was busy texting on her phone. I didn't even know she knew how to do that, but whoever it was that she was messaging she seemed to be doing it with urgency.
Finally we pulled up the long driveway and came to a stop. Mother stalled behind me as I went to unlock the front door opening it to reveal the dark empty hallways. I thought this was strange because normally Eissas nanny would be in the main living area with him.
I reached for the light switch and as soon as I flipped it—
"SURPRISE!!!"
I jumped back against the doorway holding my chest trying to wrap my mind around the scene in front of me. I looked around with wide eyes seeing all of my friends and family smiling back at me.
My house was decorated with balloons and party streamers that dangled from the staircase. There was a DJ in the corner of the room who started playing music as soon as everyone popped out. Gil was the first to walk up to me pulling me into him,
"You didn't think we'd forget your birthday now did you booty?" I squinted my eyes and pushed him back playfully.
"As a matter of fact I did."
As I made my way around the room I greeted more friends and family,
"Happy Birthday JJ!" I turned around to see my long time friend Regina.
"Hey crazy! How you been?" I pulled her into a tight hug and we talked for a little while reminiscing about our times in the 90's.
After finishing our conversation I left Regina to go and change into something more fitting for a party. Preston had come in to do my makeup and picked out a thin strapped maroon colored dress that hugged my figure nicely.
After I came back downstairs I greeted a few more people until the front door opened and my heart skipped a beat. When I saw that it was only Randy who walked through the door I felt myself deflate. I thought it was her...
I looked around the party and couldn't find Davina anywhere and I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed. I felt someone lean in close to my ear behind me,
"Looking for me?" She whispered. My mouth tugged into a smile that took over my entire face and I turned to see my lover mirroring that same smile. I bit my lip feeling a bit shy under her gaze,
"Maybe." She pulled me into a hug that I instantly melted into. The scent of cocoa butter and vanilla took over my senses as I buried my face in her neck, her curls tickling my nose gently.
"Happy Birthday Janet Jackson." She said teasingly. I heard someone clear their throat behind me and for a second I had completely forgotten that there were other people around.
I turned to see Gil with a smirk on his face sipping on his drink.
"Excuse me love birds but I need to borrow this one for a sec." He motioned to Davina and they exchanged a few words before she left toward the kitchen. I looked at him confused.
"What was that about?"
"Oh, the chef wanted to know when to serve the Melon and prosciutto platters."
"Why'd he ask her?" Gil cocked his head,
"Well she was the one who threw this entire party for you. She'd been planning this for about two months now, I just helped with getting the guests together since she didn't know your people."
My heart sank at his statement 'she didn't know your people'. My earlier thoughts at the restaurant resurfaced and I began to rethink keeping what we had a secret. I guess I just didn't want to tell anybody yet because telling people would make it real and when it's real, people get hurt.
I saw her walking out of the kitchen talking to a worker. I admired my girlfriend and how beautiful she looked tonight. She wore a long orange body-con dress that hugged her gorgeous curves. She wore her hair in natural curls and her pretty brown skin seemed to shine as the lights bounced off her complexion.
I didn't want to hide the way I felt about her, I wanted to scream it for everyone to hear. She was mine, and I wanted everyone to know it.
She noticed me looking at her and made her way back to where I was, her eyes were drinking up my body shamelessly as she got closer. The sexual tension between us was loud and I needed to silence it. I grabbed her hand and pulled her to my office closing the door behind us.
"What's wrong moon?" I sat her on my desk and kissed her like my life depended on it. I instantly relaxed when our lips met and I immediately felt all the worry melt away. She was my fix, I needed her every morning like I needed coffee. Her kisses with with two scoops of sugar is what kept me going.
Our heads bobbed together as I hiked her dress up wrapping her thick thighs around my waist, pulling her closer. I pulled her straps down her shoulders and laid kisses along her collarbone causing a moan to escape her lips that made me shiver. My hand traveled between her thighs and right before I made contact she grabbed my wrist.
"Baby wait. Everyone's probably wondering where you are." She said breathlessly. I buried my face in her neck feeling her shudder against me.
"I don't care." Before I could continue she jumped off the desk and walked behind it quickly, to put some distance between us.
"Baby no." I cocked an eyebrow and dropped my mouth slightly,
"No?"
I folded my arms and looked at her slightly amused. She pulled her dress back down and fixed her hair in the mirror on the wall behind her. I bit my lip watching her and slowly made my way closer. With every step I took, I could clearly see her body tense up more and more.
I chuckled to myself. She acts like I'm going to jump her or something. Her and I both knew that I could have her right here on this desk if I wanted to.
I wrapped my arms around her waist from the back and kissed her shoulder. I sighed as she caressed my face gently.
"I want to introduce you to mother." She froze and I watched her reflection in the mirror. Her mouth parted and she raised both her eyebrows.
"It's just that don't want to keep you a secret any longer Davina. I love you so much and I don't want to not be able to kiss you in public or not be able to hold your hand in front of my friends and family. I don't care what anyone else has to say about us just as long as I have you by my side." She didn't say anything, just listened to me intently.
"But if you're not ready I completely understand, I don't want to rush you or put too much on you. This life, my life can be a bit much and I don't want you to—"
She turned around and kissed me, cutting my sentence short. I was grateful because sometimes I can real just put my foot in my mouth not knowing when to stop when i'm nervous.
She pulled away and I kept my eyes shut, still savoring her on my lips. I heard her giggle causing me to open them,
"I'd love to meet her moon." I smiled wide, somewhat surprised at her answer.
"Really?" She nodded her head,
"really." I pecked her lips and grabbed her hand guiding her out of the room.
"Okay let's go."
We walked back to the party hand in hand and it caught the attention of a few people. The way they were all staring made me feel a little uncomfortable. I felt Davina trying to take her hand away due to all the attention we were gaining but I only held on tighter to reassure her that it was alright.
I turned to her seeing that she was focused on the floor, not wanting to look anyone in the face. I squeezed her hand getting her attention and sent a smile her way which she returned graciously.
I knew mother would most likely be outside in the yard, away from all the loud music so we made our way out back.
There were a few people scattered in the backyard mingling and helping themselves to the bar. I spotted mother holding Eissa and sitting at a table with Rebbie and Randy having a lighthearted conversation. As we made our way closer, mother noticed us and when her eyes saw our joined hands she said something Rebbie and Randy that made them get up and leave.
I felt extremely nervous because her face held no sign of emotion and I couldn't tell if she was shocked, angry, or even happy. We finally made it to the table where she was sitting and I let go of Davinas hand as my baby reached out for me.
"Hi my Eisses!" I quickly grabbed him kissing all over his facing making him squeal. I held onto him tight and I figured that if I had Eissa, mother wouldn't react too bad. I took a seat and Davina sat on the chair next to me. It was silent for a few seconds, none of us knew how to start this conversation.
"Mother, I would like you to meet Davina." Mother looked at me and then Davina, not moving for a second while I held my breath. She finally held her hand out for Davina to take.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Davina, I'm Katherine."
"The pleasures mine Mrs. Jackson." I cleared my throat preparing for what was next.
"Mother this is Davina my-my.." Mother cut me off
"Oh child I know who this is, I've known for weeks now." My mouth dropped and my eyes got wide.
"How did you know?" She rolled her eyes at my question.
"Oh please, I have my sources." Yeah right! I bet it was Gils loose ass mouth.
"So you knew but you didn't say anything?"
"No, I was waiting for you to tell me when you were good and ready." I didn't say anything just waited for her to finish. "Janet I have lived my own life and you are grown now. What sense would it make for me to try to control your life now?"
I felt Davina grab my hand from under the table causing me to look at her. I looked at her and admired her features getting lost in her eyes for a second until mother cleared her throat.
"You two love each-other?" I nodded my head as Davina spoke.
"Yes ma'am very much so." Mother smiled softly,
"Well then that's all that matters. Janet if you don't mind, I'd like to speak to Miss Davina alone for a minute." I looked at Davina and she nodded her head silently telling me to go. I got up and walked with Eissa to where Rebbie and Randy we're sitting a few tables down.
"Hey chunks!" Rebbie reached for Eissa taking him in her arms. Randy eyed the table where mother and Davina sat.
"Hey dunk who's that girl talking with mother? You mind if I get her number?" Rebbie smacked him upside the head and I laughed at them. I didn't blame him, Davina was stunning and had a certain beauty about her that was rare. This beauty wasn't necessarily just physical. She had this aura about her that screamed 'graceful' and 'timeless' I couldn't put it into words but it was more in the way she carried herself and that's one of the things I loved so much about her.
"Ow! What was that for?" Rebbie rolled her eyes as she scolded him.
"Did you not see her and Janet holding hands? Seems kinda obvious who she is." Randy still wore a look of confusion as I smacked my lips.
Rebbie nudged him. "That's Janets girl you idiot."
They bickered and I tuned them out completely as I turned to watch the conversation mother was having with Davina. It seemed quite serious and mother was doing most of the talking.
I felt a little worried about what was being said and deep down I was hoping that what she was saying wasn't negative; and even if it was, I prayed that Davina wouldn't listen. I didn't want mother to talk her out of being with me because I don't think I could handle it if she were to ever leave.
It seemed like they were finished talking because they both stood up and to my surprise they hugged each-other. I suddenly felt relieved when Davina turned to me and smiled which was a good sign.
Everyone made their way inside, gathering around the small ballroom. There was a huge five tier cake colored black and gold decorated with red fondant roses. The lights dimmed and the two candles at the top were lit as everyone began singing the traditional song.
I looked at the faces of my friends and family all around the room and felt nothing but love. I smiled and stood there not knowing what to do with myself as they all sang to me. Fifty-four years worth of birthdays and you'd think I wouldn't feel so awkward during the Happy Birthday song but that wasn't the case.
I looked at Eissa who was in my arms and laughed as he watched the candles with wide eyes as they shot sparks in the air. I saw Davina standing off to the side leaning her head against the wall and smiling from ear to ear, we made eye contact and I blew out my candles.
I didn't bother to wish for anything because everything I've ever wanted was right here in front of me. She cared so deeply for me and I was thankful, she put together this entire party practically by herself because she cared. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that she loved me and I felt like the luckiest person in world because of that fact.
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