Keesha walked downstairs, still in her tank top and shorts to start breakfast. Jade was already downstairs watching television.
"Morning mom".
"Hey baby" Keesha leaned over her daughter and kissed her forehead "What do you want for breakfast Jade?"
"Eggs mom, thanks."
I'd like mine in an omelet, thank you." Jason made his request as he came down the stairs and kissed Jade on her forehead. Keesha gave him the once over look.
"Okay see, I didn't ask you, Jason. You'll have whatever, I give you." Jason looked at Jade and she shrugged her shoulder and continues to look at her show.
"Can you keep it down, I can't hear my show?" Both Jason and Keesha looked at each other then back to Jade.
Jason walked into the kitchen behind the counter and pulled Keesha into a kiss. His arm wrapped around her waist as he pressed her into him. She almost lost herself in the moment before she realized where she was. "Jason?" she struggled to find breathe as she pleaded his name. "Did you forget where we are?" She glanced over at Jade then back to Jason. He just stared into her loving eyes and took in the moment.
"Jade is nine years old, Keesha. I think it's okay for her parents to show affection in front of her."
"Affection is fine Jay, but do you have any idea what you're doing to me right now." Keesha buried her head in the nape of his neck.
Jason closed his eyes and inhaled her scent as he eased his hand down of her shorts and inserted two fingers inside her. "I'll let go, but you owe me."
Keesha forced herself to lift her head and stared into Jason's ocean blue eyes as she held onto him for dear life. "Excuse me, Jay?"
Jason's face was set serious as he repeated himself. "You heard me. I'll let you go, if you'll agree that you owe me."
Keesha laughed out loud. " I don't think so Jason."
Jason pushed his fingers deeper inside her. Keesha closed her eyes and tilted her head back as she tried to maintain her composure.
"Mom, my food." Jade call from the sofa, still glued to her show.
"My daughter's hungry Keesha."
"Then you better let me go Jason."
Jason leaned into her and pressed his lips against hers with such passion as he exhaled her name. "Keesha?" He took her earlobe into his mouth, then trailed his tongue along her inner ear.
Keesha finally surrendered to temptation and with the softest of whimpers spoke, "I owe you."
Jason removed his fingers from inside her and wrapped his arms around her waist. " I love you, Kee Morgan." Each time her husband of ten years said those words to her, it felt like the first time. "I love you too Jay."
"Good. Now go make my eggs woman."
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"Jade get your backpack. Jason, I don't want her to be late again."
"Sonny will be here in a few. We're riding with him today." Keesha threw Jason a glance and rolled her eyes. "I know you don't like Sonny but...."
Keesha cut him off. "...He's your best friend and you trust him with your life....blah blah blah... I know Jason. We go through this almost everyday. I don't mind Sonny. That doesn't mean I have to like him. The only reason I put up with him is because Jade adores him."
Jason looked at her with pleading eyes and an ardent smile hoping to ease the tension. Damn, Keesha thought. It worked. What was it about those intoxicating eyes that she just couldn't resist?
Keesha called to Jade upstairs to hurry up. At the same time Sonny knocked on the door.
Jade ran downstairs and flew straight into Sonny's arms. "Sonny!"
"Hey sweetheart. Good morning to you too." Sonny released Jade from her embrace and focused his attention on Keesha. "Hey Mrs. Morgan, any breakfast left."
Keesha forced a smile at Sonny. "Do I ever have food left? In case you haven't noticed I'm raising two kids."
Jason glanced over at her. "Cute."
"I am cute, aren't I. She kissed and hugged Jason and Jade as they headed out the door.
Sonny came along side Keesha with arms wide open. "Where's my hug and kiss? Can't I get some love too?"
Keesha was already skittish from his presence. But she smiled and embraces him. Sonny snaked his arm around Keesha's waist and pulled her into a hug that was too tight, and yet again, very inappropriate. He slipped his thumb under her tank top and began to caress her lower back with his thumb. Her body jerked back, but Sonny kept a firm grip on her waist. "Have a good day, Keesha. And yes, you are very cute."
Keesha looked over Sonny's shoulder to see Jason helping Jade with her backpack. She wanted to call out to him. So he could see exactly who his best friend really was. But, Keesha thought, there is a time and a place for everything and Sonny's time will soon come. Sonny lightly kissed her cheek before releasing her. He was met with a belligerent stare as the odiousness of smiles formed on the corner of his lips.
"Sonny, elevator. Bye mom. I love you." Jade called before getting on the elevator.
"I love you, too. Have a good day Jade, Jase."
Jason looked back to Keesha and smiled as he simulated the words I love you. They all stepped on the elevator and were soon out of site.
Keesha slowly stepped inside and closed the door behind her. It wasn't the first time Sonny had been inappropriate with her. But it was the first time he'd been so blatant with Jason standing less than ten feet away. Soon, Keesha thought, Sonny would go too far. Keesha couldn't wait for that day. The day that couldn't come fast enough.
The day when the Son' would finally set.
