He said, “I dropped the keys in the shed.”
Now, Nicole looked at him like he was stupid. She pulled out her baby.22 and threatened, “Nigga, try me if you want, dumb ass. I got the keys. Now, get yo smoked out ass in the car, passenger side bitch.”
One neighbor saw the commotion and yelled out, “I’m going to call the police! You don’t belong there!”
“So what, bitch? Call them,” Nicole yelled back as she put the keys in the ignition. The car stalled. “Ah, ain’t this ‘bout a bitch.” She tried it again, but it wouldn’t start. The old, nosey neighbor had grabbed a few others to try to corner them in.
“Ain’t no fucking way I’mma get caught up by some grandmas and grandpas.”
Nicole pumped her foot on the gas and turned the key. This time, the car started without any problem. She blew her horn and yelled out the window, “I run old folks over, too.” As she sped away from G’Mama’s house, she threw up the middle finger. She had to ditch the car somewhere because the police were going to be hot on their tail. They drove down the back streets to the city of Fontana. She parked the car at the Metrolink train station. Then, she grabbed the bags and, with the smoker in tow, rushed to pay their fares. Afterwards, all they could do was wait on the train to come.
After the fight with Trent, Kendra had all the locks changed on the house and decided to rent it out. She and her sister split the money. The very next day, Kendra looked for another place to stay. She didn’t want to stay with Nia because Marcos still had ties to Trent, and she wasn’t expecting him to cut that loose just ‘cause she had decided not to deal with him any longer. Since she was already over at Wiz’s house all the time, there was no need to keep moving around. She packed all her belongings and put them in storage. She also drove by her old residence with Trent just to make sure nothing was left behind. Kendra saw Trent’s car parked out front, so she just kept driving by.
Back at Wiz’s place, she thought she would cook him a nice, hearty meal because he had been nothing but a gentleman to her, and she wanted to show him how thankful she was for him. Kendra baked loaded potatoes, steak with smothered onions, broccoli with cheese, and a peach cobbler.
Afterwards, she lit a few candles and put on a slow jam mix. Next, Kendra put on some brand new crotchless lingerie and her six inch stilettos. She was happy when Wiz made it home earlier than usual.
“Mmm, mama, what smells so good?” Wiz said, sneaking up behind her and kissing her on the neck.
“Oh, baby! That’s me,” Kendra smiled, popping her imaginary collar.
Wiz laughed, “Nah, baby. I’m talking bought the food.”
Kendra playfully punched him in the stomach.
“Ok, baby. You know I’m talking ‘bout my pretty woman,” he said with his hands in the air for surrender.
“Well, good. I hope you’re hungry because dinner’s ready. Afterwards, I want to bathe you in the tub. I’m gonna fill it with bubbles and roses.”
Kendra grabbed Wiz by the hand and led him to the dining room table. She sat on his lap. Sensually, Kendra blindfolded Wiz. Then, she fed his food to him and asked him to guess what it was that he was eating. After she fed him, she guided him to the bathroom and slowly undressed him. Once inside the tub, she took a huge loofa from under the water and, using both hands, squeezed the water over his head.
“You sure know how to please your man,” he said with a big smile on his face.
Kendra fed him strawberries dipped in chocolate while she bathed him. “Well, there’s plenty more where that came from.”
Wiz pulled Kendra into the tub with him. They shared a wet, passionate kiss. Kendra straddled Wiz in the tub and guided his tool inside of her canal. Their lovemaking was so intense that each and every stroke from their bodies caused a small tidal wave. They made love for hours. Kendra forgot about Trent, and Wiz forgot about the killings that he had done earlier.
They were so in sync with each other. They became inseparable instantly. One particular evening after shopping at the Topanga Canyon Mall, Wiz had overheard Kendra tell her sister Nia that she wanted to go to Medieval Times in Buena Park. She had always wanted to experience it, so he surprised her by taking her there. They enjoyed a nice dinner and even participated in the tournament. Kendra enjoyed the evening. It was one of the best days of her life.
“Thank you, baby. I’m having so much fun. Too bad it has to end,” Kendra spoke softly.
Wiz pulled her into him as he gazed in her eyes and said, “Baby girl, this don’t never have to end. I can give you all that you ever wanted and more. I can be your protector, your provider. I feel that you are my soul mate.” Then, he got down on one knee and pulled out a small blue box from Tiffany’s. Kendra covered her mouth with one hand and placed the other on his shoulders. “I guess what I’m trying to say is, Ken, I’ve never met any woman like you. You do things to me that I love, and I can’t get enough of you. You know my mom always told me if I ever met a woman with good qualities, beauty, and brains that I should never let her go.” Wiz took a deep breath and continued, “Kendra LaSalle, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?”
A single tear fell out of Kendra’s eye. It rolled down her check and on to Wiz’s hand. He gently placed her hand to his lips and kissed it.
“I will never hurt you,” he stated.
Still in shock, Kendra replied, “I…I don’t know what to say.”
“I love you, baby girl. Please say yes.”
Kendra looked back into Wiz’s eyes. Then, she screamed out, “Yes, Gabriel! I will marry you!”
This was the happiest day of her life. She was convinced that this was how her life was supposed to be. She had dated and shacked up with a man for six years, and he hadn’t proposed once, nor had he ever brought marriage up. Her momma had always said, “Why buy the whole cow, when you can get the milk free?” She understood what her mother had meant now. She’d been seeing Wiz a little under three months. They had just started living together a few weeks ago, and he was already proposing. That made her fall for him more. She was really sure that she and Trent would never be again.
Wiz picked Kendra up and twirled her around in circles. He screamed out, “She said yes y’all! She said yes!”
Passersby clapped for them and cheered them on.
“Wait! I have to call my sister,” Kendra said.
Wiz put her back on the ground. Kendra took her cell phone out of her purse to call Nia. As soon as she picked up, Kendra screamed, “I’m getting married!”
“Oh! So, you and Trent finally made up?” Nia asked.
“Hell, no! I wouldn’t get back with that nigga if he was the last dude on earth, but Wiz just proposed to me, and I said yes,” Kendra said, smiling and looking down at her seven carat yellow diamond Princess cut ring.
“Well, look at Mr. Wiz now. He ain’t even been in the picture long, and he already making you his wife. I’m all for it, sis,” Nia said.
“Just one thing. Please don’t tell Marcos cuz I don’t want Trent to know shit.”
“Fuck Trent,” Nia spat. “That nigga ain’t shit, but you have my word. I won’t say anything to Marcos. I promise. Once again, I’m happy for you, little sis,” Nia said, giving her sister a kiss through the phone.
Kendra turned her attention back to her new fiance. They walked hand in hand. This was a real dream come true for Kendra, and nothing could destroy her moment.
“Trenton!” Mrs. Moore yelled from her bedroom. His mother had confined herself to her bedroom ever since Treniyah had called, hoping that she would call again.
“Yeah, Mom. What’s up?” Trent asked.
“Has your sister called your phone?”
It was driving Trent crazy that his mother asked him every twenty minutes if his sister had called. He didn’t
