Words of Intimacy Part 5

Words of Intimacy Part 5

*****Flashback --July 2009

I was hanging out at my parents' house doing laundry. In between loads I was helping my mom cut and organize her coupons when I got a phone call from Sylver.

"Hey girl. What's up?"

"Macy, guess what I just heard? Baby Boy is performing at Champions tonight. You have to call Peaches and see if she can use some of her connections to get us in free." Sylver practically yelled into my ear.

"Baby Boy? At Champions tonight? Oh yes we are definitely there. I don't have anything to wear."

She scoffed, " Girl find something in that mess of a closet of yours."

"Whatever. Let me finish up here and I will be home. Bye." I hung up the phone and looked over at my mom who was now shaking her head. She stood to refresh her tea.  "What's wrong Mom?"

"Nothing sweetie. I hope you have fun." she said pouring hot water into her cup.

I knew it wasn't nothing. "Really, Mom?"

"Well, did you think to ask Rollins how he feels about you going to some club to see some man sing and grind on stage? I know I may be old fashion but in my day and still today when you are in a committed relationship you don't go places like that unless he says its okay. Even though he is your boyfriend, you need to practice now so he will want to be your husband some day. Its all about respect, Intimacy. Take his feelings in consideration. Think about it."

"Yes ma'am." I said as she walked out of the kitchen. I did think about it and what she said makes sense. But Rollins trusts me regardless what I do and not to mention there is not a ring on my finger. Not to mention I really haven't been to the club since we have been together.

I finished my laundry and headed home to find me something to wear for tonight. Sylver was blasting music and dancing around the living when I walked in. I turned down the music and somewhat scared her.

"Hey! Oh hey girl, what's up? You ready for tonight?"

I dropped my baskets in the living room, "Oh yeah girl. I talked to Peaches and she said the only way she would get us in was if we take her with us."

"No biggie. I have no problem with Peaches. What did Rollins say about you going?" she said while cleaning up the living room.

"He doesn't know." Sylver's eyes perked up once the words left my mouth. " Not you too. He doesn't have to know my every move." I walked my baskets to my room with her close behind.

"Well whatever lets just get ready to go. Can I wear your red heels?" Sylver asked.

I stood in front of my closet trying to find what I was going to wear and just nodded my head.

While she was in the shower, I began to get excited about going out. I contemplated calling Rollins but considering he hadn't call me, I assume he was still working or sleep. I decided wearing a pair of black capris, Sylver's gold backless halter, and her gold heels. She wears my clothes all the time too. Sometimes more than me.

We rode in Sylver's car to pick up Peaches and then to Champions. We were having a wonderful time. Baby Boy was tearing up the stage. Peaches and Sylver were flirting with some men. They had a friend with them that kept staring at me but I was just focused on Baby Boy. When the concert was over I wanted to go home but apparently that was not the plan. Somehow the guys convinced them to go grab something to eat with them. Peaches rode with Dejuan. Sylver and I rode with the brothers, David and Tank.

We went to the Waffle House in Covington. They were having a good time and I wanted to go to bed. Tank continued to pursue me even though my status was clearly in a relationship.

"Well, since you are here with me instead of him, why not make the best of it?" He moved over closer to me.

I rolled my eyes and text Sylver 'I WANT TO GO HOME NOW!!!!!' After I sent it, I realize that I missed a message from Rollins.

'HAVENT HEARD FROM YOU ALL DAY BABY. SORRY FOR WORKING SO MUCH. CALL OR TEXT ME WHENEVER. I LOVE YOU.'

That message came two hours ago. I started missing Rollins. Tank finally got the hint I wasn't interested and got up to talk to his boys. Next thing I knew, they were leaving us at Waffle House with the bill.

"What the hell are we going to do? How are we going to get to my car? We don't have enough for a taxi and the bill." Sylver eyes widened and looked at me. "Macy you have to call Rollins. He is the only one that will come and get us this early in the morning."

She was right but for some reason I was afraid to call him. Would he be mad at me? I told her," You call him. I don't want to." I handed her my phone.

"Are you serious? Girl call him."

I took a deep breath and speed dialed his number. "Macy? What are you doing up so late? Everything ok?" His voice sounded groggy.

"Rollins, please don't be mad at me but I was wondering if you could pick us up."

"Um, who is us and where are you?"

"Me, Sylver and Peaches. We are at the Waffle House in Covington and Sylver's car is at Champions." I said sadly.

I heard him exhale, "Ugh, I am on my way. I am counting on you to explain everything when I get there." He hung up the phone.

I hated disappointing him. I nodded my head to let them know he was coming. While waiting we finished our food. They talked and I listened. They continued laughing and I finally said,"This is Karma getting me back for not listening to my mom. Somehow. I know it. This would not have happen if I would have told Rollins that I was going to the club."

"Girl you didn't tell him you was going out tonight? He is going to rip you a new one. Regardless how he may trust you or always says yes to you going somewhere, you still have to run it by him. Even I know that. You got to let them feel like they have some control. Let them...um." Peaches was staring out the window at two sets of headlights.

Sylver said, "Oh shit!"

We started getting our stuff together, taking our last bites, and putting money together for the bill when Rollins and Malachi walked in. Rollins stared at me awkwardly. He grabbed the check from under our money and looked at it. His eyes widened at the amount.

"Sylver and Peaches,  you can ride with Malachi to your car." He turned around and paid the bill. The girls gathered their money. In sync, they both got up and mouthed the words 'good luck' to me. He turned back to me and said, "You ready, Ms. Macy?" I got up and he followed me out to the car. He let me in and walked around to his side.

We sat there quietly while Malachi drove off. I turned to him and was ready to plead my case. He put his finger on my lips. He pulled my seat belt on.

"I thought about it and I really don't want to hear what happened. I have the feeling it will piss me off and I will want to kick someone's ass. Won't I?" I nodded slowly. He yawned and continued,"I will say two things though. One, I hate not hearing from you and not knowing whats going on. Two, burn that shirt as soon as we get to my house. Don't want to see it again." He gave a slight laugh as we drove off.

"Fine, but.."

"Nope, nothing."

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We enjoyed the rest day just lounging around his house. Watching America's Funniest Videos reruns, reading the paper and the occasional make out session.

On the way to my apartment, I remembered something. "Hey Baby can you take me to the store before you take me home, please? I have nothing for my lunch."

"Sure. Is Wal-Mart ok?" I nodded. "Wal-Mart it is then."

I gathered everything I wanted for my lunch and somehow we ended up in the women section joking around. I left him for one moment to go grab me some black socks for work. When I returned there was some chocolate Barbie talking to him. She was cute. That had to be one of those Malaysian weaves. Probably a size 6. Boobs that sat up like a tabletop. I stayed back for a minute.

She gave him a hug but he kept his distance. "Oh my God,  Rollins how long has it been?" the girl asked, batting her false eyelashes.