Minisode 1
1487 Words
::FIVE YEARS LATER::
It's a cool and breezy October day. The leaves are turning fire red, and bright orange despite the cold weather. They fall on the ground only to be picked back up by the autumn breeze making leaf storms.
Kendra walked down the street bundled up in her black pea-coat, that flare out a little bit to her knees, she wore with it a matching barret hat, a long scarf, and half cut of gloves that could be converted into mittens. Over her skinny jeans she wore with black boot heels.
She clicked clacked down the street heading toward the subway. She had been at her boutique all day and she was ready to whine down and get some rest since it's the weekend.
She finally made it to the subway station just in time to time to get on and sit down before any seats were taken. When the train pulled off she took out her cell phone and dialed a number.
"Hey baby." The person answered.
"Hey, you make it home?" she asked.
"Yeah, actually I just walked through the door. I went grocery shopping for this weekend. Are you still coming to visit tomorrow?"
"Of course Chris! I love our dinner dates. Especially when you cook." Kendra replied.
Chris laughed, "Well alright. Are you on your way home?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm on my way to pick up Paris, she's been asking about you." she said matter-of-factly.
"Okay, well I'll talk to you later babe, I love you."
Kendra smiled, "I love you too."
She disconnected with him, still smiling. Her and Chris had been dating for a little over a year now and she is happy, but she still couldn't bring herself to go the next step with him. He's a great guy, she's just a little scared giving of her full commitment. However, she is sure that she will come around.
When the train reached her destination she got off and headed down the street to her mother's house which was about a five minutes walk. Kendra had a car but she liked taking the subway, to her, it was calming after a long days work.
When she reached her mothers house, she used her key to open the door.
"Hey where are you two?" She called out walking in.
"Mommy!" She heard Paris-Jade yelled from up stairs. Then she heard her quickly run toward the steps.
"Hey baby girl!" she smiled waiting for her to make it down the steps.
"Hi mommy! I missed you all day!" Paris squealed leaping into Kendra's arms.
"I miss you too P! Are you ready?"
"Yes, I have to get my coat." she hopped out of her arms and ran over to the closet.
"She was really hyper when she come home from school." Kendra's mom said coming down the steps.
"Obviously." Kendra smiled.
"So, how was work?"
"Good, but tiresome. I started some new designs and I have some new sellers, so it's coming along really well."
"That's great baby. You know Jay-Lese called saying she's going to be here for the holidays?"
"Really?" Kendra said like a little kid. She missed her big sister. Jazmine was in DC starting her new career at the French Embassy as a translator. I'm so proud of her! "I can't wait to see her."
"I'm ready mommy."
"Okay, let's go. We have to pack your clothes for this weekend.
6:55 p.m.
Anthony knocked on the door then quickly retreated his hand in his coat pocket to keep warm. The door opened a few moments later.
"You're just in time, she's putting on her shoes. Come in." She stepped aside letting him in.
"Paris your dad is here!" Kendra called out, then looked at me, "She hasn't eaten yet, she said you were taking her out."
"Yeah, I promised I would the next time she was with me."
Kendra smiled and nodded. This also made him smile, to get Kendra's satisfaction from her concerning their daughter made him happy. After all it's the very least he could do considering...
"Daddy!"
"Hey PJ!" He squatted so she could run into his arms, "How's my baby girl doing?" he asked kissing her cheek.
"Are we still going out to eat?"
"Yes, we are. I did promise you right?"
"Yes, you did. That's why I dressed pretty for you."
Anthony looked over at Kendra who was grinning a little.
"Well you're the prettiest date I've ever had, may I walked you to the car?"
Paris nodded her head really big making Kendra and Anthony chuckle.
Kendra grabbed her coat and Paris' bag and walked with them to Anthony's car. Anthony strapped Paris in her car seat then Kendra sat her bag in the side of her.
"You be a good girl this weekend okay?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"Okay, give me a hug."
They hugged and kissed each other on the cheek. Kendra closed the door and she and Anthony walked around to the front.
"So I was thinking about her birthday," Anthony started.
"Yeah?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to have it over my house? Just because she's been asking and I figured you always things for her at your house, I thought I might give you a break."
Kendra sighed. This made Anthony uncomfortable, maybe he shouldn't have asked he thought to himself.
"Honestly I think that's a good idea. I really need a break, not just from her but in general." she laughed a bit.
"Oh well okay," Anthony said relieved, "Well, I'll call you to make the arrangements."
"Yeah, sure." Kendra nodded.
"Alright, I'll talk to you later Kenny-Rose." He gave her a kiss on the cheek with her doing the same thing to him.
"See you later, Ant."
Anthony got in the car and closed the door. He watched Kendra walk back into her house before starting up the car and driving off.
Later that night, Anthony walked in his condo carrying a sleeping Paris. He closed the door and walked down the hall to her room designated specially for her. Done up like a little girl's room is supposed to. He laid her down on her bed took off her shoes and put her under the covers.
He walked out of her room slightly closing her door, and walked over to his room. He took off his shoes and laid back on his bed and just breath for a moment. This is the first time he's relaxed all day. He worked as an assistant producer a magazine company. He got the job just before he graduated college after interning there the summer before. The job pays really well and he looks forward to becoming very well off, but of course something just wasn't sitting quite right with him.
After so long the door bell rang, Anthony sat up and look over at his clock, it was almost eleven o'clock; He had fallen asleep. The doorbell rang again. He got up to answer the door, once he opened it there she was leaning on the door seal.
"Kim it's late, what are you doing here?" Anthony asked.
"Well, I thought I might visit you just because I miss you." she said seductively, pushing him so that she would be able to walk in.
"Kim, my daughter is here." he said trying to control himself. Kim was nibbling on his ear and it was driving him crazy.
"What? Are you serious Tony, I thought you said you weren't going have her over as often?"
"No you said that you don't want her over as often."
They sat quiet on the couch for awhile.
"Look I'm sorry Tony, it's just I never get anytime with you. I mean besides work I only see you once a week."
Anthony sighed, "Well I can't break a promise I made to my daughter."
"I understand babe, can I just share you for tonight though?" she whispered.
Anthony never let Kim come over when Paris was here. He didn't want her see anything about his love life.
But right now Kim was pressing all his buttons to get him heat. Five minutes later Anthony had Kim bend over on the couch digging in her from the back.
"Daddy, what are you doing?"
Anthony pulled away from Kim pushing away from him making her fall off the couch onto the floor. He quickly raised his pants.
"PJ, what are you doing out of bed?"
"I heard a noise and got scared."
Anthony wiped face, he can't believe his daughter witnessed this. Although he wasn't sure what she saw, but either way he didn't want her to see anything of this.
"Baby girl go back to bed everything is okay, I'll be in there in a minute."
"Okay." she answered rubbing her eyes walking back down the hall.
Anthony sat down on the couch putting his head in his hands. This was unbelievable. He knew he was going to have to come clean to Kendra and he was dreading it. Especially having convinced her to letting him throw Paris' birthday here.
"Baby don't worry about it, let's just finish what we started." Kim said.
"No, Kim, I think you need to leave." Anthony demanded while getting up and opening the door.
Kim stood up fixing her dress and grabbing her clutch. "I can't believe this." she walked out the door.
Anthony immediately closed the without saying anything.
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