Page 65 of Adonis Gates

“You know you didn’t stay home when you were fifteen. I remember all of the stories you told me when we were younger.” I teased.

“Facts which is why his ass need to stay the fuck in that house.” We shared a laugh. “I don’t want him to make the same mistakes that I did.”

“He won’t.” I reached over and caressed the space behind his ear with my thumb. “You made your fair share of mistakes, but you’re a great example for him. Besides, the things you did back then molded you into the man that you are today.”

“True, but I don’t want my brother in no street shit, feel me?” he glanced my way. “I want better for him.”

“Which is why you’ve invested in, and started, so many businesses.” I pointed out. “Don’t be so hard on yourself or doubt what you’re doing with Apollo, baby. He is in the best and most capable hands with you.”

He looked my way again, delivering that sexy smirk before saying, “aight, enough of AP’s lil’ ass. Tell me about that wet dream.”

My eyes bulged. “I did not have a wet dream!”

“Shiddd, what you call the shit?”

“Geri is a liar!”

“Naw, she not.” He chuckled. “You was dreaming about daddy in them guts.”

“Oh my God.” I covered my face.

“Don’t try hiding and shit now,” he grinned. “All you gotta do is say the word and I got you. I been chilling because you wanted to go slow.”

“I know, I don’t know what that was about.”

“Nigga been eating that pussy good, got you feenin’ for more.”

“Adonis, stop.” I shifted in my seat, and my skin began to feel all clammy at just thethoughtof the work of magic his tongue put on me. I’d never been treated so delicately and tenderly while having my whole world rocked.

“Aight, I’m gon’ chill for now.” He smirked, placing his large soft hand on my thigh while we rode the rest of the way just talking about random things.

When we arrived at the arena we parked under the garage and were able to bypass the line. I didn’t get floor seat tickets, but we were close enough to where he’d be able to enjoy himself and see everyone clearly.

We stopped and got food and drinks at the concession stands then made it out just in time to hear Grey sing the national anthem. It was the first game of the season, so the commissioner presented the Aces with their rings since we brought the championship home last season. I didn’t even realize all of that would have been going on because it didn’t register to me that I got tickets on opening night.

Once all that was done, we enjoyed the game. I was more animated than Adonis was and he found that to be hilarious because he didn’t think I knew much about the sport, and I didn’t, but I did remember watching every game that he played in when we were in school, so I knew enough. I also loved A5 and the small forward, Hakeem Wright. He was a rookie and the perfect addition to the team.

After the game was over, Adonis and I went to the store inside of the arena so that I could get merch. I’d told him that coming to games was going to be our thing going forward, so I wanted a jersey, some shirts, and a hoodie for when it was cold out. He bought everything I wanted and I ended up grabbingApollo some stuff too because we were definitely going to have to bring him with us sometimes.

On the way out we ran into two little girls who were dressed like Aces cheerleaders. It was the cutest thing seeing them in their little uniforms and bows to match.

“They are so adorable.” I gushed, laying my head on his shoulder as we walked out of the store.

“Yeah, they were cute as hell,” he agreed. “Our daughter ain’t gon’ be able to wear shit like that ‘til she sixty or some shit though,” he continued, and I froze.

Our daughter?

He wants kids.

My mood was immediately ruined hearing that. He wanted kids and there was a strong possibility that I wouldn’t be able to give them to him.

“You good, baby?” he glanced down at me.

I nodded slowly as I began my stride again. He asked me again if I was okay and if he’d said something wrong. I assured him that he was good and had been the perfect gentleman to me per usual.

That’s why I need to end things with us.

I don’t want to disappoint either of us.