Open Opportunities

Chapter VIII

BRIA

I felt really good about giving myself to Morris last night. He brought my body to heights that it has never reached before. I look to my left side and see the amazing man I'm in love with. He must have sensed me watching him because his eyes opened and a smile graced his face.

"Good morning beautiful." He said looking into my eyes.

"Good morning baby. You hungry?" I said getting up and putting on my robe. My lower region was sore, but it felt good if you get what I mean.

I looked at back Morris and I saw him smirking at the way I was walking.

"Shut up." I blushed.

"What? I didn't say anything." He said licking his lips and going into the bathroom.

"But you thought it." I said pushing him out of the bathroom, closing and locking the door.

"Really Bria?"

"Yep." I replied and jumped into the shower.

Once I was done, I grabbed a towel around me and made my way into the room, then the closet.

I grabbed my duffel bag I use when I slept over and put on a simple outfit. Over the few months I have worked at the firm, I have gotten close to some of the girls there. I made two close friends and their names are Vanessa who is a prosecutor and Rachel who was the receptionist when I came in for the interview.

Morris decided to cut the girls' weekend short, and have a daddy-daughter day with them while I go grab a couple of drinks with my girls.

I wanted to take a quick nap before I get my day started.

****

I woke up to the light pitter-patter of feet coming up the stairs and jumping into the bed soon after.

"Mommy wake up." I heard Ariela's voice say as she shook me awake. I quickly sat up and rubbed my eyes.

"Hey, honey." I said groggily, giving her a hug. I got up and headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth. When I came out Morris was on the bed alone.

"Where did the kids go?"

"I sent them to their rooms to go take their afternoon nap we've been out all day. After I picked them up from Melissa's house, we headed to Chuck-E-Cheese. They played around for a minute before they got hungry and I took them out for lunch, now we're here." 

I didn't realize it was that late. I'm glad he got them home in time for their afternoon nap because I have them on a strict sleeping schedule. If the didn't go to sleep, they'll be sluggish all day tomorrow.

"Well, my appointment hair is at 3:00 P.M. so I have to get going now. Make sure the kids don't sleep past six because they'll be up all night."

"Baby I know how to take care of my kids." He said not looking up from his phone.

"I know, I was just telling you. Who are you texting?"

"John. I have to meet up with him at the courthouse for the Gorgelli hearing."

"Oh ok. Well, I have to go to my appointment, gimme kiss." I puckered my lips and he pecked them. I grabbed my things and headed out.

********

"Hey, girl." I greeted my stylist Wilma as I walked into the hair salon. I had just finished getting my nails done and my hair was next.

"What's up Bria?"

"Nothing, but me and a couple of friends are going out tonight, You wanna go?"

"Yes. Girl, I need a girl's night out because Brandon stressin' me out."

"What he done did now?"

"He said I work too much. How else am I supposed to make money? Even though he said he can take care of me, I still need my own."

"I hear that." I nodded in agreement.

"And he got the nerve to say I'm neglecting BJ. He just wants an excuse to keep me home more."

"Damn. He gotta understand that you have to make your money too. I understand that he loves you, but who's to say he's gonna always be there?"

"Girl I told him the same thing, and he said that I'm doubting our relationship. Like if I was best believe we wouldn't be married!"

"I know that's right!"

"Enough about me, but how are my babies?" She asked. 

"Crazy. Talia is attached to me at the hip and Ariela is the complete opposite. I don't know what to do with them."

"BJ is the same way, so how's the hubby."

"Sexy as hell and he's good."

"I bet he is. I saw how you were walking when you came in. You better give me the deets bitch."

"I can't stand you, and we ain't do anything."

"Girl you lying. Coming in here walking like you got shot in the leg."She said aloud, earning some laughs from the other customers. I slapped her arm blushing.

"Shut up you are so loud! And yes we had sex." I whispered.

"f**k you whispering for? Are you in the second grade." She grinned shaking her head.

"Whatever."

"So how was it?"

"Girl it was amazing. It was slow and rough, just how I like it." I was getting aroused just thinking about it.

"Uh uh slut, don't wet up my chair thinking about Mr. Chestnut."

"I hate you." I said laughing.

*******

When I finally made it home, it was 7:00 P.M. The girls and I decided to meet at the bar around nine, then go on from there. When I walked into the house I was immediately bum-rushed by my babies, who seemed to be waiting for my arrival.

"Mommy I missed you soo much. Daddy is being mean." Ariela exclaimed. I laughed at her as I bent down to pick her up, while I kissed Talia's cheek.

"Why is daddy being mean?" I asked walking into the kitchen where Morris was over the stove cooking.

"Becauseee." She whined.

"Becauseee what?" I replied even more dramatic.

"Because he said I can't have ice cream. He said it would ruin my attepite." I laughed at her attempt to pronounce the word. 

"It's appetite baby and daddy's right you know you wouldn't want to eat dinner. Did he say you could get some after?" She nodded.

"So why are you whining?"

"Because I want it now!" She exclaimed. I put her down, but before I could say anything, Morris did.

"Are you really crying? If you don't straighten up your face right now-- matter-of-fact go to your room until you learn how to act." His voice was stern and left no room for debate. Ariela looked up at me as if I was going to save her and when I didn't do anything, she slowly turned around and sniffed up the stairs with Talia behind her. We decided so that our parenting was effective, if it was reasonable, we had to back each other up. It was sometimes hard, but it worked since they rarely rebelled.

"Hey, baby." He said pecking my lips.

"Hey."

"You look beautiful by the way, what time are you meeting them?" He said stirring the pot.

"Thanks, babe and nine."

"Nine? Why so late?"

"Because I want too. Is there a problem?"

"Nope, just asking a simple question."

"Well okay. What are you cooking?" I asked wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Steak, asparagus, mac and cheese, and sliced garlic potatoes."

"Baby that sounds so good baby." I smiled looking into his saucepot.

"I know, it is." He said in an arrogant manner.

"Oh shut up. How long before the food is done?"

"About ten minutes, can you get the girls to wash up?"

"Sure baby." I said heading upstairs to their rooms.

"Girls come to eat." I watched Talia walk out of the room and run down the steps, while Ariela slowly strolled past me.

"Talia stop running." She complied and walked down the steps and I held Ariela back intending to talk to her alone.

"Ariela, what's wrong?"

"Daddy yelled at me." She wept.

"You were being a bad little girl. Why did you do that?"

"Because I wanted some ice cream."

"So you acted out? You need to fix your attitude before you go down those stairs and you need to apologize to daddy."

"I'm sorry mommy. Does daddy hate me?" She said hugging onto my legs crying.

"Stop crying baby and daddy does not hate you. He loves you, he's just disappointed. Calm down, Ari." I picked her up and kissed her cheek while walking down the stairs.

I put her down and she walked over to Morris. He looked down at her.

"Daddy I'm sorry I was being a meanie."

"I'm sorry too. I never wanna see my princess cry."

"Daddy I'm sorry too." Talia said causing us to laugh.

"What are you sorry for Tally?" He said picking her up.

She shrugged her shoulders and he walked them to the table.

"Baby I'm going to get dressed."

"So soon? Why can't you eat first?"

"Baby you’re gonna make me late." I whined.

"That was the plan." He said wrapping his arms around my waist kissing down my neck.

"Baby not in front of the kids." I said as I suppressed a moan.

"Don't deny me my kisses." He said pecking my lips repeatedly.

"Eww, mommy." Ariela said with a scrunched up her nose and covered her eyes.

"Good now you've scarred my kids for life." I turned on my heels and hurried up the steps before he could say anything.

I looked at the time and it read 8:30 P.M. I grabbed my towel and my shower cap and proceeded into the bathroom to do my business.

After I got out of the shower and went into the closet to pick out my outfit. When I found something I liked, I slipped it on. I paired it with some black five-inch stiletto heels, a nice gold necklace, and some diamond studs.

My hair was already done in big, loose curls, so I put my hair in a half-up, half-down with the top at the crown of my head and smoothed down the sides. I added a red matte lipstick on my lips and smokey eyeshadow.

I grabbed my purse, wallets, and makeup products and headed out of the room.

When I walked into the dining room Morris' eyes grew wide.

"You wearing that?"

"Yea, why?"

"You're showing too much skin, go change." He turned around and began to eat.

"I'm not changing. It looks fine."

"Them pants short ass hell, Bria. Have everybody in that club looking at you? Hell no." He waved me off dismissing the subject. The girls were at their table watching T.V. totally oblivious to what was happening.

"I'm wearing this and that's all. End of discussion."

"That's fine, just know it's coming off later since yo ass can't listen." He said mugging me.

"It's really not, but okay."

"Tally, Ari give me kisses." I said holding my arms out waiting for them to run into.

"Mommy, you’re leaving?" Talia said sprinting into my arms.

"Yeah, baby I'll be back." I kissed her cheek and gave her a hug, then I did the same for Ariela.

"Be good for daddy."

"We will." The said in unison and ran back to their food.

I was walking out the door when I was grabbed by my arm.

"So daddy doesn't get no love?" He asked palming my ass.

"Nope. I don't see my dad though." I said looking around.

"You love playing with me, Bria. Wait 'til you get home." His mouth latched onto my neck and he sucked softly. A moaned escape my lips.

"Baby stop I'm already late." I said in an annoyed voice.

"So what. I gotta mark you 'cause you mine."

"You so possessive." I said pushing his chest.

"And you know this girl." He smirked pecking my lips.

"Bae move." I was becoming highly irritated by the second.

"Tell me you love me."

"Nope because you getting on my nerves."

"All you gotta do is say you love me and I'll move."

"I love you." I said in a bored tone.

"Put some life into it!"

"Morris come on it's going on 9 o’clock right now."

"You know what you gotta do."

"Our kids are unattended go watch them."

"They good."

"Oh my god. I LOVE YOU DAMN!"

"That's all I ask for." He pecked my lips and moved out of my way.

"I can't stand you."

"You love me." He said.

"That I do!" I yelled heading out of the door.