All Mye Queen’s Men, Weathering Love's Storm
Brenda Stokes Lee
Daddy’s Girl Publishing House
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All Mye Queen’s Men, Weathering Love's Storm
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CHAPTER 1
Queen's tears stung like acid as they ran down her face. Hurt, confused and mad as hell she silently wiped tears as Logic drove her away from the man who forced her love him only to betray her for a lack luster fuck in the back of his truck. She couldn't believe that Paul actually cheated on her with that nasty ass skank, Zoey Chandler.
Her phone instantly begin to ring nonstop. Call after call went to her voicemail. She knew it was Paul. She looked at the phone, saw his name and simply cut the phone off. Logic said not a word he was as stunned and perplexed as Queen. He drove with a purpose, frequently checking his rear view mirror for Paul's truck. Thank God, Paul chose not to pursue them.
After several minutes Logic pulled into the parking lot of the mall. "Wait here I'll be right back."
"Logic wait..."
"Yeah?"
"Leave the gun."
"Shit! I forgot about that." Logic said as he removed the nine millimeter pistol from his waistband and placed it in the glove compartment.
"Look at you looking all gangsta." Queen teased as she wiped her eyes.
"Yeah, I know. I'll be right back Mye Queen." Logic replied as he prepared to get out of the car. "Do you need anything special?"
"Yeah, just a dozen boxes of tissues." Queen joked.
"You'll be okay after one." Logic smiled and winked. "Be back in a minute."
As Queen sat in the car waiting for Logic to return a slow easy calm came over her spirit. The casual words of Logic rang true and grounded her at her core. Suddenly she knew that she would in fact be okay. Yeah, it hurt like hell and it probably would for a long while, but she was convinced that she'd get through it. She made it through after breaking up with Logic and look at them now. Who would have ever thought that he would be her knight in shining armor when the same shit happened again.
Actually who the hell would have thought that the same shit would happen again in a new state with a new man in less than a year. "What the hell is the problem? Why do these bitches keep coming after my man?"
Queen in fact knew the answer to that question. If she didn't the answer was obviously clear as she watched Logic swagger back to the car. Tall, handsome and a delicious chocolate frame were just a few of his many attributes. Logic was also athletic, intelligent, gentle, attentive and extremely sexy. In retrospect Queen realized that most of the men that she dated possessed the same general qualities.
They all were high profile, extremely swaggerlistic hunks of chocolate packing a whole lot of junk in their swimming trunks. Queen realized that the only way that she'd ever avoid a repeat of this scenario was to date fugly, fat, broke ass, semi-retarded men or to completely stop dating.
"Like that shit would ever happen. Fuck that! I love dick too much." She thought out loud.
"Everything alright?" He asked as he got back in the car.
"Yeah, I'm okay. Only you would stop to shop in the middle of all this damn drama."
"I know, but I had to get a few things." He smiled. "So,where to Mye Queen?"
"Well one thing’s for sure I can't go home." Queen laughed through tears. "I mean I could but you'll need to bail me out. Well, that's if they set bail for attempted murder."
"Damn, you wanna kill the man? It's like that."
"Says the man who threatened to shoot his ass if he didn't let me go."
"That's different. I wasn't mad at him. I was just defending you. He's cool and shit. I don't know what went down but it seemed out of character for him. I mean not that I'm defending him and shit."
"How is it out of character for a man to capitalize on an opportunity to get his dick sucked and to get some pussy?"
"Look, you know I'm not even going to speak on that, for obvious reasons. But Queen, he seemed really upset..."
"Yeah upset that his ass got caught." Queen snarled.
"I know, but don't you think that there's something more to the story than what you saw? I mean are you sure they actually had sex."
"Yes, I'm pretty sure they did. Zoey was naked from the waist down and Paul was struggling to put his mouse back in the house. So yeah, I fucking can't believe it but yeah, he fucked her."
"Look, I can put you up in a hotel room, or you can stay with me. It's up to you."
"What's best for you. I know you have a life, so I don't want to mess up anything for you."
"Mess up anything like what, with who? I'm not seeing anyone, Queen. My objective in Atlanta hasn't changed. This is the only reason why I’m even asking you do you want to go to a hotel. I don't know if you're comfortable with staying with me."
"So, what do you want to do?" Queen asked searching Logic's eyes for an answer that he may not be willing to admit.
Logic hesitated and then spoke. "Queen, I want you to stay with me. We're friends. I can put my feelings aside while you sort out what you want to do about Paul. I just don't want you to feel pressure to reciprocate my feelings for you."
"I don't want to stay at a hotel. Hell, I can't afford to stay at a hotel. And I can't stay with Jade. So, if you'll have me I'd like to stay with you. I just need to be around a friend."
"Okay, well let's go home." Logic said as he started the vehicle. "You know Paul is going to shit a brick when he finds out you're staying with me."
"Fuck him! Maybe he'll know how I feel. Besides, he's Zoey's problem now, not mine."
"So, how are you going to get your things?"
"Jade will get them for me. Oh shit! I didn't tell Jade."
"I'm sure Paul's called her looking for you by now. Did she call?"
"I don't know I turned my phone off. I'd better call her."
Queen pulled her phone out and turned it on. The phone indicated that she had twenty five voice messages. Queen ignored the prompt to listen to her messages and dialed Jade. Jade answered on the first ring.
"Queen where are you? Are you okay? Why didn't you call me?" Jade asked as she bombarded Queen with questions.
"Jade slow down. I'm okay. I'm with Logic. I'm alright. I guess Paul called you? Fucking bastard!"
"Yeah, he's pretty torn up Queen. You need to talk to him."
"Jade if I talk to Paul right now I'll end up on death row."
"Queen, sooner or later you're going to have to talk to him. So, just talk to him and hear what he has to say."
"I don't give a fuck what that ass clown has to say. So, I'm going to choose later."
"Queen, he told me what happened. I think Zoey set him up. Why would he want Zoey when he has you? Just listen to his side story before you do something stupid."
"Something stupid like what Jade?"
"You know what I'm talking about Queen."
"Yeah, I know what you're talking about, but just say it."
"Okay, I'll say it. Something stupid like sleeping with Logic." Jade whispered.
"Why are you whispering? You're over there with them aren't you?"
"Queen, Paul called me because he was worried about you. So, I came to get some of your things."
"That's funny. Paul was worried about me. Ask him was he worried about me when he was fucking Zoey."
"Queen..."
"No Jade! Queen my ass. Fuck Paul! And as far as me doing something stupid... Trust me, that's a given. Cause I'm about to get into some real ignorant ass shit in about an hour."
"Queen, I'm your friend. I'm not your enemy. I just don't want you to do anything that you'll regret."
"Look Jade, I just called to let you know that I'm okay. Got to go. Smooches!" Queen said as she abruptly hung up the phone.
"Queen.... Queen... I can't believe this bitch hung up on me. Jade said as she attempted to call Queen back, but got her voicemail.
CHAPTER 2
It's a well supported fact that people who experience a death, a loss or even a break up go through five distinctive phases. At some point in the process they will experience denial, anger, depression, bartering and acceptance. There is no specific order that these phases will occur. And sometimes two or more phases may overlap, but the person will inevitably go through these five stages.
Mye Queen, jumped from anger, right to acceptance. Fuck denial, fuck depression and fuck bartering! In her mind it was over, finished and done. And frankly, she was already making plans to move the fuck on and to be out.
Logic had a beautiful condominium in an affluent neighborhood. His two bedroom apartment was tastefully decorated with black art and expensive contemporary furniture. Queen didn't expect anything else. Although Logic was only twenty two years old he had a flair for the finer things in life and a sophisticated eye for quality. That was one of the reasons he fell so hard for Queen.
"Well welcome to my humble abode."
"Thank you. You have a beautiful place, Logic."
"Thanks. Make yourself at home. Are you hungry?"
"Yeah. But, can I take a bath? I need to get out of these clothes and try to relax."
"Sure, grab a menu off the table over there and order some food. I'll draw you a bath."
"What do you want?" Queen asked as she flipped through the stack of menus.
"You know what I like to eat."
"Yeah but I don't see it on these menus." Queen joked.
Logic laughed. "Okay, now you're just starting shit. Don't start nothing that you're not willing to finish."
"You don't have to worry about that. Cause I have every intention of finishing what I'm about to start." Queen mumbled.
"What'd you say?" Logic yelled back from the bathroom. "I couldn't hear you.
"I said I'm going to get some pizza and some hot wings." Queen lied.
"Sounds good to me." Logic responded as he headed to the bathroom to run Queen a bubble bath.
A hopeless romantic, Logic had stopped at the mall specifically to get Queen some things that would make her stay with him more comfortable. He knew Queen loved to take a hot bubble bath when she was stressed. So, he got some aroma therapy candles and a bottle of Queen's favorite bubble bath. He also got her some sexy pajamas and a fluffy robe with slippers.
Logic took his time to make the bathroom as tranquil and relaxing as possible. Naturally, the romantic candles and the scent of fresh rose petals infused romance in the atmosphere. But actually, Logic was merely trying to set the tone for Queen to decompress, unwind and relax. He realized that Queen was masquerading her pain. He knew that she was severely wounded but trying to put on a brave face. She was his friend and he just wanted to be a strong shoulder that she could cry on.
"Mye Queen, your bath is finally ready." He announced as Queen opened the door for the pizza delivery guy.
"Hold on I got it," he said.
"Don't worry I got it." Queen said as she dug in her purse for her wallet. "I don't know how I lost my damn keys. And where the hell is my scarf?" She mumbled as she paid for the food.
"I'll take care of the food. Go get in the tub while your bath's still hot."
"I need something to change into. Do you have anything I can fit?"
"Yeah, I think so. I left it in the bedroom for you."
"Thanks Logic."
"You're welcome."
"No I mean thanks for everything. You saved my ass today and I really appreciate you opening up your home to me."
"No problem. That's what friends are for."
"I'll be out in a minute."
"No, don't rush. Take your time and relax in there. If you get hungry, call me and I'll bring you some food."
The sound of smooth contemporary jazz and the lure of flickering candle lights welcomed her as she entered into the master bathroom. Logic had spread a path of rose petals that lead through the bedroom to the extra large spa bath tub. The scent of vanilla from twenty candles permeated the room and instantly relaxed Queen as she slipped out of her clothes into her hot, sensual bubble bath.
"I forgot how well he knew me." She sighed as she relaxed in the tub. "Thank you God for sending him to Atlanta to be here for me tonight."
As she finished her prayer Queen had made up her mind. She knew what she really needed to relax. "Logic, come here for a minute." She yelled.
Moments later Logic stood outside the bathroom door. "Queen, do you need something?"
"Yeah, you can come in."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm sure. It's nothing you haven't seen before, anyway."
Logic cautiously entered the bathroom with his hands over his eyes. "Yeah, what do you need?"
"I need you to stop being silly. Put your damn hands down. You act like you've never seen me naked before."
"Queen stop playing. What do you need?" Logic asked still covering his eyes.
"Can you wash my back?"
"Yeah... sure... okay..." He stuttered.
"Logic, I'm in a bubble bath. It's okay, you can take your hand away from your eyes. Since when did you get so damn shy?"
"Okay, but I can't..."
"Logic, the water's getting cold. Are you going to do it or not?"
Logic removed his hand from his eyes and discovered that the bubbles completely covered Queen's body. No, you couldn't see her breast or ass or anything else, but to Logic Queen was still erotic as hell. Just washing her back had his dick as hard as a raw, uncut diamond. Yes, of course he wanted to be with Queen, but on her terms. He didn't want to put her off or upset her by getting hard at an inappropriate moment. After all, he was suppose to be there as a friend. Real friends don't screw their friend when they're vulnerable. Do they? Well yes, but only if they want them to.
"Queen, I can't do this..." Logic confessed as he methodically scrubbed her back with a bath sponge.
"What?" Queen asked as she enjoyed the soothing sponge as it glided over her back. "That feels good. Go lower."
"Queen, you don’t understand. I haven't been with anybody since the last time I made love to you."
"I know." Queen quietly conceded.
"Then you know what this is doing to me, right?"
Queen is silent for a second. "Okay look, I'm just going to put it out there. I didn't really call you in here to wash my back. I want to make love to you. I know I'm asking you to put yourself in the middle of all my bullshit. And I can't give you any guarantee that it'll go any further than sex. I understand how you feel about me. I respect that. But, tonight I just need to be loved, made love to and held. So if you can do that for me I will be eternally grateful. But if you can't, then I'll understand."
Logic was speechless. He knew that it was too soon for Queen to rekindle their relationship, because her heart was still badly mangled and injured by Paul's betrayal. But he also knew that Queen had never fully recovered from him. Besides, Queen was his damn woman. She was just on loan to Paul's simple ass.
Logic had dreamed of making love to Queen every since they broke up. He thought about it every time he saw her. Until now, it seemed like he'd never have that opportunity again. He knew that what she was offering was sex without feelings, strings or guarantees but he didn't care. Tonight she would be his Queen one more time.
"Queen, you're not thinking clearly. Shouldn't you settle up with Paul first? Besides, I don't want to take advantage of you."
"Logic, I'm going to be too busy taking advantage of you to even think about you taking advantage of me. I want you, plain and simple. Probably for all the wrong reasons, but hey, it's a start. Unfortunately, my body is all that I have to give to you right now. So, if you want at least that much of me, then get in the tub."
Logic slowly stripped off his clothes without hesitation or further thought. A small piece of Queen was more than he could hope for. He'd never gotten over Queen and he desperately wanted to be more than just friends. This second chance with her was a gift from God. He knew why she needed his body, but he didn't care. Sometimes it felt good to be used. Tonight he would be soap on a damn rope if Queen wanted him to be. He wanted her to use him until he was completely consumed.
As he stood there completely nude Queen gazed upon the splendor that use to be hers. His magnificent body rivaled any action figure mold ever created. Logic was flawless. His body had only improved since last she saw it completely nude. A smile came across her face as she thought, "This man is a hell of a consolation price."
It was no surprise to Queen that he was hard and ready. She stood, covered in bubbles, to welcome him in the tub and back into her life. He kissed her passionately and long. She returned fire, remembering what it felt like to be in his massive arms and to feel his hardness inside her again. She welcomed him with no guilt, no shame and absolutely no reservation.
Queen moaned and melted as he squeezed her firm butt and sucked her full breast into his moist mouth. The cares of her world quickly slipped away as he slipped his large hand between her thighs. Logic was like a kid in the candy store and Queen was his favorite flavor. They made uninhibited love in the tub before retiring to the bed where they rekindled their passion an appetite for each other, over and over again.
Logic got his Queen back, even if only for one night. And Queen got her wish. She was loved, made love to and held repeatedly. The bonus was that it was by a man that truly loved and adored her. She felt blessed to have Logic back in her life as a lover and a friend.
CHAPTER 3
Jade instantly realized what Queen had planned. She knew it wouldn't be good for Queen to be caught in bed with Logic. So, she convinced Teddy to visit Queen the following day. It was Friday and they decided to stop by even though neither Queen nor Logic answered their phone. As they stood outside ringing the bell and knocking, Jade had an eerie feeling that last night had spilled over into today. It was two o'clock in the afternoon and nobody responded to their knocks.
It was apparent that they were in the apartment, because Logic's BMW was parked out front. Frustrated, Teddy banged on the door hard and yelled, "Logic open the door. It's Teddy and Jade. We have some of Queen's things."
Moments later a groggy Logic opened the door, barefoot in jeans and a wife beater tee shirt. "Damn nigga. Keep it down. I have neighbors."
"My bad. What's up man?" Teddy asked as he gave Logic some dap.
"Nothing much. Long night and shit, that's all."
"Yeah, I can imagine. Where's Queen? Is she okay?" Teddy responded as he entered the apartment.
"Ummm yeah. You know... As well as she can be, considering the circumstances. She's in the shower." He indicated as he spotted Jade scanning the apartment. "Hey Jade what's up?"
Jade rolled her eyes to let him know that she knew exactly what was up. Still she remained cool when she spoke, because she didn't want Teddy to catch on. "Apparently, a whole lot of unnecessary drama. I'm going to check on Queen."
"Go ahead back. I'm sure she'll be glad to see you."
Jade entered the master bedroom to find just what she expected. The rose petals on the floor, spent aroma candles and a bed obviously slept in by two people where all evidence that Queen had used Logic to make it through the night. The bathroom door was open but she announced herself anyway. "Queen it's Jade. Can I come in?"
Queen yelled back from the shower. "Jade, I'll be out in a minute."
"Take your time. I'll be right out here." Jade said as she smoothed the covers on the bed.
"Hey girl." Queen said as she came out of the bathroom wearing only the big fluffy pink robe that logic bought her. She gave Jade a big hug.
"How are you holding up?" Jade asked as she hugged her best friend as tight as she could.
"I'm okay." Queen replied. "It hurts but it's not the end of the world, right?"
"Right." Jade answered as she realized that Queen was fighting back tears. "Come on it's going to be okay."
Jade lead Queen over to the bed were Queen broke down. "I guess you can see that I'm still a fucking mess."
"It's understandable. Don't worry it'll get better."
"How the fuck could Paul do this to me, Jade?"
"Queen, he didn't mean to hurt you. Zoey set him up."
"Even if she did he made the decision to screw her. Look it doesn't even matter anymore. I'm done. I am so fucking done." Queen declared as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "I got one more semester here. When I come back from spring break I'm just going to do my time and get the fuck out of Atlanta."
"Queen you got to at least talk to him. He's going crazy worrying about you. He slept in your damn room last night. Well for the couple of hours he slept. Teddy and I were up with him all night."
"You spent the night over there?"
"I had to. He wanted to come over here to get you with a damn gun. And we both know what a fucking disaster that would have been."
"Jade, I'm a grown ass women."
"Queen, I'm not judging you. I know why you did it. Hell, I probably would have done the same thing myself. But I wouldn't have done it with Logic."
"What's wrong with Logic?"
"Nothings wrong with Logic except that he's still in love with you. Queen you know that. Now you've stirred his feelings up in the mix. What's going to happen when you go back to Paul? What, you're just going to crush him and break his heart again?"
"I'm not going to hurt Logic. I know how he feels. I let him know up front that I couldn't make any promises or guarantees. And why would I go back to Paul? He cheated on me. He sucked me into his, 'I want you all in bullshit,' and then he stomped on my damn heart. But you think there's a scenario in which I'd go back to him? Ah... I don't think so. Fuck that!"
"Queen I know you don't want to face it, but you're still in love with Paul. A night of fucking Logic is not going to change that. I think when you hear what actually happened in that truck you'll forgive him. All I'm saying is don't make this thing with Logic public knowledge. Do me a favor and keep it in the closet for now. And please stop as soon as you can. The longer it goes on the worse things are going to get."
"I don't plan on rubbing Paul's face in it. If that's what you think. I don't want him and Logic going at it. And I will give him a chance to explain, just not right now. Jade I'm not strong enough to face him right now. He broke my heart in a trillion little pieces." Queen confessed as tears begin to flow down her face again.
"It's okay sweetie. Look don't start crying again. We didn't come here to open up wounds."
"We? Who's with you? Is Paul with you?" Queen asked in a panic.
"It's just Teddy. We brought some of your things. Paul's at home."
"Teddy's here?"
"Yeah, he's in the living room with Logic."
"Back stabbing bitch!" Queen snarled as she stormed out of the room.
"Queen..." Jade called as she tried to stop her.
Queen was pissed. She figured if Paul was sleeping around on her then Teddy would be the one person who would know. This of course made him public enemy number three, right behind Zoey's trick ass.
"How long has it been going on, Bear?" She demanded as she entered the living room.
"What?"
"How fucking long has Paul been fucking Zoey? You heard what I said. You two bitches think that I'm stupid."
"Queen what are you doing?" Logic said as he stepped between her and Teddy trying to stop her from attacking him.
"It's okay let her speak her mind Logic. You think I had something to do with this bullshit Mye Queen?"
"Yeah, Bear I do!"
"I don't know where you're getting your information from, but I don't know a damn thing about it except what Paul told me."
"So you didn't know that he was fucking Zoey behind my back?"
"No, I didn't because it's not true."
"Whatever Bear. Why should I believe your lying ass? Paul's your boy. You'd say whatever he tells you to say."
"Queen I'm a lot of things but I'm not a liar. And I've never once lied to you. And if I even thought that Paul was fucking around behind your back and hurt you like this I'd beat his ass myself. You and I are friends. I care a hell of a lot about you. You of all people know that. Why would I let him do that to you?"
Queen knew that Teddy was telling the truth. She knew this because she believed with all her heart that Teddy was secretly in love with her. He would have never held back his feelings for her if he suspected that Paul was just bullshitting with her heart.
"I'm sorry Bear. I've been tripping." Queen apologized as she went over and hugged Teddy.
"It's okay. I know you're just going through some shit right about now. God, I was so worried about you girl." Teddy said as he squeezed her tight.
"I'm okay." She said as she hung on to him. "Look, I know both of you are only here because you care about me. I'm just freaking out. I don't mean to be a bitch. I'm sorry. My emotions are all over the place."
"Don't worry about it Mye Queen. I'm a big boy. You can't hurt my feelings." Teddy laughed.
"Queen, now that you've come back to your senses you might want to put your damn clothes on. There are men in the room." Jade advised.
"Oh my God! Why didn't you say something." Queen said as she gathered her robe and ran out of the room. She had totally forgot that she was completely naked beneath her robe.
"And have you jump in my ass again. Uhhh... no thank you." Jade laughed.
Queen felt bad for taking her frustration out on her friends. She realized that they would never go along with anything that would inevitably cause her so much grief and pain. Actually, until yesterday she thought the same thing about Paul. Look where that got her.
CHAPTER 4
Paul was determined to find out what happened even if it meant talking to Zoey's ass. He had called her several times but she hadn't returned his calls. He decided to give it one more try from an unexpected number. It worked Zoey answered the phone.
"Hello.” She answered.
"Hey Zoey. It's Paul."
Zoey was silent. She waited for him to tick off on her but it didn't happen.
"Look, I'm just trying to figure out what happened between us the other day. Please don't hang up. I just want to talk. I'm about to lose my damn mind trying to figure out what went down." He said calmly. "Please just talk to me and tell me what happened."
"Look Paul. You were there. I blindfolded you. I blew you, very well I might add, and then we screwed. What else can I tell you?"
"How did you get in my truck?"
"I opened the door."
"But the door was locked."
"Apparently not." Zoey sarcastically remarked.
Paul let it slide because he wanted to keep her talking.
"How did you know that I'd go for the blindfold trick?"
"I just took a chance and it paid off." She nonchalantly replied.
"Yeah, I guess it did. So, would you be willing to tell Queen what actually happened if I needed you to?"
"Absolutely, positively not. Why on earth would I do that? Besides, Queen is not going to believe a damn thing that I say."
"Just checking. Okay I'll let you go then."
"Paul can I ask you something?"
"Sure go ahead."
"If you and Queen don't make up can we go out on a real date?"
Paul chuckled. "You're something else girl."
"I know, so what do you say?"
"Absolutely, positively hell no!" Paul replied as he hung up on her. "This bitch is crazy. Fucked up my life and now she wants me to take her ass on a date." He announced.
Teddy, Dorian and Logic had joined him at the townhouse for a meeting of the minds. They all knew that there was something too staged about this coincidental, random encounter between Zoey and Paul. Proving it was going to be the challenging part.
"You just figured that shit out?" Dorian laughed. “That bitch is fruitier than a dam Fruit Loop!”
"Yeah that trick got psycho written all over her." Teddy agreed.
"Said the man who fucked her." Paul countered.
"You fucked her too!” Teddy countered.
“True that nigga.” Logic cosigned.
“Hey, I knew she was crazy when I was fucking her. Pussy ain't crazy or sane. It's just pussy. After Dorian told me that she didn't have a gag reflex I just had to get her to blow me. I hung out with her ass for a while. She seemed pretty sane when we were doing it. She just started tripping when I tried to move on. I think that bitch stabbed my tire. I can't prove it but I'm ninety nine per cent certain it was her ass."
"Hold the fuck up! You fucked her too Dorian?" Paul asked amazed.
"I'm going to plead the fifth on that one. Jade would kill my ass if she finds that shit out."
"Ahh fuck! I know I got to get tested now." Paul moaned. "No fucking telling what I may have."
Logic laughed. "You lucky she used a damn condom."
"You're laughing. What about you nigga? You been up in it too?"
"Who me? Hell to the fucking no!" Logic proclaimed. "I don't eat junk food." They all laughed. "Once you've had fine cuisine fish sticks just won't satisfy your palette."
"Yeah, I bet Queen is a tasty fucking treat." Dorian blurted out without thinking.
"Alright watch your damn mouth, both of you. You're talking about my woman." Paul warned.
"Well actually she was my woman long before she was yours." Logic interjected.
"Technically, she's anybodies woman right now." Teddy added.
"What? Stop fucking playing, Bear. Matter of fact all three of you niggas can suck my big dick. Queen is still mine. So, ya'll need to stop fucking playing, before somebody gets fucked up in here."
Teddy, Logic and Dorian all were silent and then they simultaneously burst into robust laughter.
"This nigga is mad as a mother fucka. Look at him swelling up and turning green with envy. Looking like the fucking Hulk. Nigga ain't nobody going to fuck with Queen." Dorian laughed.
"Speak for your fucking self. I've been waiting patiently for my shot at being the King" Teddy joked as he gave Logic dap.
"You got that shit right. Ya'll my boys and shit, but we're talking about Mye Queen. If God created a finer pussy he kept it as a prototype." Logic teased as he slapped hands with Teddy again.
"Okay, so the shit is funny. I get it. Tee- hee- hee. Now can we get back to figuring out how to convince Queen that I didn't do this shit intentionally."
"Our bad. We were just trying to lighten the mood." Logic apologized. "Look, I think I have something. Does Queen have a key to your truck?"
"Of course she does. Why?"
"Queen lost her keys. She tore her purse apart the other night looking for them. She also misplaced a scarf that was in her bag. She was going to use it to tie her hair up with or some shit. She seemed pretty upset about it. She said her mom gave it to her. So what are the chances?"
"That has to be it. I bet I know exactly where they are." Paul said as he grabbed his truck keys to return to the scene of the crime. "Come with me. I'm going to need witnesses for this bull ass shit."
They followed him to the truck. Just like he suspected Queen's scarf and her keys were on the floor of the back seat of Paul's truck.
"Here they are. Right fucking here were Zoey left them. I knew this scarf smelled just like Queen. That's why I thought she was Queen."
"How the fuck did Zoey get a hold of Queen's scarf and her keys?" Teddy asked.
"The three of us have a class together. Maybe Zoey stole it from her purse during class." Logic replied.
"Maybe, but Zoey and Queen are like oil and fuckin water and that shit just don't mix. I can't see Queen allowing Zoey to get that close." Dorian chimed in.
"That fucking little sneaky bitch. She was behind us in line in the cafeteria when I was teasing Queen about the scarf. I told Queen that I didn't want to see that damn scarf again unless she was tying me up with it. That psycho slut must have over heard us and somehow stole Queen’s scarf. Unfucking believable."
"So, now what?" Dorian asked.
"I got to talk to Queen. I got to tell her what really happened. I finally have the proof I need." Paul said as he grabbed his phone and attempted to call Queen.
"Don't even waste your time or your minutes playa." Logic confided. "Queen's not going to pick up."
"Okay then you call her. She'll pick up if she sees it you." Paul demanded.
"Come on man. Don't put me in the middle of this shit. She doesn't even know I'm here. In fact she'd be as mad as hell if she found out I was even talking to you. My house is a safe haven for her right now. Let's leave it that way."
"He's right man. She went the fuck off on me because she thought I had something to do with this shit." Teddy agreed. "She wants to talk. It's just too painful right now."
"Yeah, like it or not you're going to have to leave the ball in her court and wait for her to make the next move. As mad as she is right now nothing you say is going to change the way she feels. In fact you could make shit worst." Dorian added.
"Damn it! I need her back. I fucking can't sleep without her. She's probably sleeping like a baby, huh Logic?"
"Not really, she keeps me up half the night." Logic mumbled.
"Okay, I'm going to listen to ya'll and I'm only going to call her once, no twice a day. I'm going to give her enough time and space to calm down."
"And can you please chill with the damn flowers. You got my apartment looking like a damn rose garden. Nigga, she gets it. You love her and you're sorry. Damn!" Logic teased.
"Apparently she doesn't. But I'm going to keep sending them until she does." Paul laughed.
They all laughed with him. It was comforting to see him laugh and smile again. Paul finally had a ray of hope to latch on to and somehow he knew in his heart that everything would someday be okay.
CHAPTER 5
Teddy's parents, who were killed in a drunk driving accident, passed away a few years ago and left him a modest horse ranch. Although it was an absolutely beautiful estate the memories were too painful for Teddy and he chose to share the townhouse with Paul instead of living there. At least once or twice a week he went to the ranch to help the stable hands and to ride the horses.
Since Queen had been gone, he discovered that he missed her deeply. The house was not the same without her there. Paul was not the same without her either. Hell, he had to admit that he wasn't even the same without her. He thought about her often and he wanted to spend some time with her. So, he decided to take Queen with him to the ranch to go horseback riding with him. He thought that it would help her relax and take her mind off things. Well, at least for a little while.
"Okay Mye Queen, take your pick." Teddy invited as he pointed to the horses residing in the stable stalls.
Queen stood at the entrance of the stable utterly spellbound. The stable held twelve magnificent animals, which towered over her like gigantic skyscrapers. Scared shitless she asked, "How about I just watch you ride?"
"What? How about you get over here. What's the matter?" Teddy asked as he grabbed her by the hand and pulled her down the aisle of the stable.
"Nothing, I'm okay."
"Hold up, I know you are not afraid."