My gun left my hip and planted into his stomach before he could even fathom finishing his statement. I moved inches from him then said, “You’re about to be the reason I willingly serve life. She clearly doesn’t want your ass so move the fuck on before nobody shows up to your funeral.”
The fear built in his eyes as he understood my words. He couldn’t hide the shit even though he was trying damn hard to do so. He looked down at the gun then over at Brandy who stood there firmly with her arms folded across her chest.
“Naw, keep those eyes right here,” I stated.
When he looked back at me, he took a step back and lifted his hands in mock surrender with a stupid look on his face. It didn’t take away from the defiance in his eyes. He liked to put on a show. I’d have to remember that.
“You got it. I’ll be seeing you, Brandy.”
“The fuck if you will,” I replied sternly. I would’ve put a bullet in his dome if we weren’t standing in an airport with three women depending on me to get them home.
This would be the very last time he ever laid eyes on her. I just hoped she was smart enough to realize that too.
I quickly secured my gun in its holster then slipped my jacket right back over it. I pulled out my cell and dialed up mydriver, Serg, stepping away from Brandy as she stood there in bewilderment.
“Sir.”
“Black top, cargo pants, walking out now… grab him.”
“Yes, sir.”
I ended the call then looked at Brandy who was completely smitten. I didn’t talk loud enough for her to hear me but something underlying let me know she heard me loud and clear. Her stunned expression quickly melted away the longer I stared at her. Confirmation and assurance flowed deeply between us.
The more I stared at her, the harder it was to contain myself. Her gaze was intoxicating and I wanted to spread her wide-open right in this airport. The way she looked at me was foreign but endearing and made me fall deeper under her spell. I would do anything for this woman and I believed she was starting to understand that. It didn’t take months to gain my loyalty, she had it instantly.
“Girl, you better keep that man,” Stella said as she walked over to us. Marsha nodded in agreement and Brandy just smiled at me all goofy and adorable.
I looked at my watch then at the monitor displaying which belt their luggage would be coming out of. Thankfully, the second my eyes met the assigned belt, luggage started spitting out.
Marsha made her way over and grabbed her suitcase. I was surprised it was the first one out. I shouldn’t have been though because they were the last ones to check in. Stella then grabbed her bag as well.
We needed to get moving since I had other things to tend to. The separation should be good for us even though I just told her we could spend however long together.
Marsha pulled out her cell and started going back and forth with whomever. She quickly said bye and looked at us like she was irritated.
“He must be waiting out there already huh?” Brandy inquired.
“Yes, and all I could hear were the twins asking when I was coming out, so with that, I love y’all, I’ll see you Tuesday, and I’ll text y’all to let you know I got home again. Thanks again for this weekend, Brandy. It was much needed.”
She wrapped her arms around Brandy and they engaged in a long hug, then Stella followed, then Stella and Brandy hugged each other.
“My ride's here too. I’ll be seeing you. Later, Armond,” Stella said, then waved her slender fingers at me. I chuckled and waved her off then put my focus back on Brandy. She leaned over to grab her suitcase then waited for me to lead the way.
“Oh, so you just leaving me to fend for myself?” Brandy asked.
“Uh, yeah. You got him. I’ll see you later, boo!”
She waved us off and I couldn’t help but chuckle. Her friends were not cock blockers and I appreciated that. Though any true friend would have inquired where she would be heading once we departed.
“I guess it’s just us then.” She sighed then looked at me with a huge smile.
“Oh, that’s what you wanted?”
“Hell yeah.” She laughed. Seeing her light up was infectious. I was glad her previous meltdown only lasted a couple of minutes. Had she been affected any longer, I’d believe she and Jeffrey had more going on than she claimed.
“Alright then. How about we grab a bite to eat then head back to your place so you can rest?”
“Yeah, that sounds good. I am exhausted. I need to get ready for tomorrow anyway. I’m seeing someone about a new property.”
