He tipped his head back, laughing quietly. Bria admired him in this mood. The one where he was smiling and not mean mugging.
“So, you like to exaggerate, huh?”
“Just a lil’ bit.” She held up her index finger and thumb with space between them.
“Yeah, a’ight… But we’ll be good as long as you follow my lead.”
Here he goes with this follow his lead mess…
Bria kept her rebuttal to herself for the sake of their wedding. Lo was a walking red flag that was equipped with endless sex appeal and an allurement that she wouldn’t be able to cure. Whatever she had gotten herself into, Bria prayed that she’d be able to handle it.
Triggers
Lo had never felt this mentally exhausted in his life as he entered the hotel suite. For most of the night, random people came up to him offering congratulations. He understood they were attempting to be polite but he’d rather them leave him alone. Then, Ada had to show her ass before leaving. It was one of the reasons he didn’t want her to attend. Despite the distance placed between them, Lo knew his mother. She would never pass up an opportunity to be a bitch, and that’s exactly what she was to Maddy.
Their beef was more ruthless than the Crips and Bloods. Between the twins lied a hatred so deep that not even God could mend their differences. So much pain, evil words, and anger were bottled up between them. They both had drank from the bottle and refused to put it down. There was no waving of the white flag with them. They were committed to hating each other. The only way they could mend their issues was if one of them ended up in the grave.
“I’m exhausted,” Bria professed, kicking off her heels.
Despite his fatigue, Lo did enjoy looking at his wife for the night. She danced, drank, and smiled. She seemed happy and a part of him was relieved by that reality.
“Can you help me out of my dress?”
Lo tossed his phone and wallet on the table and walked over to her. Her back was turned, giving him the beautiful visualof her toned muscles. Her mahogany coating was supple and blemish free.
“You work out?” he asked, unfastening the top button.
“Yes… you?”
“Yeah.”
Lo unfastened the buttons all the way down to her bottom. The top of her thong peeked, giving him a small preview of her ass.
“Thank you.”
He nodded and walked to the bathroom. While inside, he undressed, brushed his teeth, and showered. In spite of exchanging vows earlier, he didn’t feel anything different. When his brothers got married, they expressed a change that flipped within them. Lo had yet to catch that bug or maybe he was so numb that he couldn’t feel it.
After showering, he put on his boxers and walked out the bathroom. Bria cradled her personal items and clothes in her hands before making her way into the ensuite. While she was in the shower, Lo dialed Maddy.
“Hello?”
“What’s up, Auntie. Did you make it home safely?”
“Yeah, I did. I just got up in here. How are you feeling?”
Rubbing his eyes, he answered, “I’m tired.”
“I know you are, baby, but it was a beautiful ceremony. Everything was perfect until your raggedy-ass mama came to me with her bullshit. She’s lucky I didn’t wanna set it off today ‘cause her ass would’ve been grass.”
“That’s why I didn’t want her to come.”
Maddy scoffed. “Ada never act like she’s got some sense. Talking about I’m going to pay for what I did to her family. Bitch, please. I ain't scared of none of them.”
If Lo had to choose, it would always be Maddy. She had taken him in during his darkest hour. Nurturing him, loving onhim, and instilling qualities that should’ve been given to him by Ada. She was a real one, a complete woman. Lo would forever love her.
“Be cool. You won’t have to see her anytime soon.”
“Good ‘cause I can’t stand her ass. How’s Bria? She’s so sweet. Lo, be nice to her please.”
