For Better or For Worse (26 page)

“
Is this seat taken?” I
heard a familiar voice that made my heart stop, clearly I thought I
was imagining things, but when I looked up she was as real as could
get. She stood No taller than 5’4, pretty dark brown skin, and that
curly midnight hair. “Please...have a seat.” I motioned for Lucy to
sit down. She looked beautiful in her mint green coat. “It’s a nice
day out huh?” She flashed a smile at me and I refused to take my
eyes off of her. “Yeah its one for the books…..how I have you
been?” “Good…I have been good.” Lucy peered out at the atmosphere
and smiled. “But I could be better.” My heart was beating out of my
chest I couldn’t bare this anticipation any longer. “I miss you...”
she said the words I have been dying to her for so long and they
sounded sweeter than I could have imagined. “Grant I have been
trying to move forward with my life…and I just can’t…I want to be
with you….I want us to be...” I cut her off and placed my tongue
inside that beautiful mouth of hers, I held her so tight you would
have thought we were one; it was beautiful, it was passionate, it
was real love. After what felt like hours I released my grip on her
and let us both breathe.

I was so excited, this was
what I had been waiting for, but before we went any further there
was some things I needed to know. I pulled her face up to mine to
have her full attention. “Lucy I want you, I want this, but I need
to know….I need to know that you are willing to forgive me and
except…except the fact that I have son with someone else. Can you
do that baby? Can you?” She eased away from me and looked down. I
tensed hoping that she wouldn’t say what I think she was going to
say. She took a deep breath before speaking. “Grant I love you and
I am willing to make this work. But I can’t promise you anything
right now…other than I am willing to try.” I took a good hard look
at her, I saw how hard it was for her to say that and saw the
sincerity in her eyes. “That’s good enough for me.” I nodded.
“That’s good enough for me.” I took hold to her mouth once again
not caring that we were getting hot and heavy in a public place.
“Grant baby we can’t do this here.” She said struggling to pull
away from me. I eased off. “Your right….my car is somewhere around
here let’s go find it.” We laughed at my eagerness and walked hand
in hand together. We had no care for tomorrow but we thanked God
for today.

***

Lucy/ 2005

Whew today was my first
day on the job and damn was it stressful, I just wanted to go home
take a good and quick shower and hit the sheets. I was a little
irritated by Grant, I had been calling him all day and he hadn’t
picked up not even once. I don’t know why but I feared the worse,
it was not like him to go one day without even calling me, I was
sure going to let his ass have it as soon as I came home. I turned
my key in the lock and walked into the dark apartment, “Grant…Grant
where are you?” It was pitch black in the whole place but I saw a
light flicker and heard soft music playing in the bedroom. My body
tensed and my skin grew tight as I walked slowly to our bed we
shared together. I heard moving around through the door and feared
the worse.
That bastard, does he have
someone in there?
I thought.

I quickly ran to the
kitchen removed my shoes and earrings and pre pared for battle.
After all I had been through with this bastard I’ll be damned if he
cheats on me and thinks he’s going to get away with it. I eased
back into the hall and slowly turned the doorknob. I burst into the
room to see candles lit everywhere, rose pedals on the floor, and
Grant standing in the middle of the room dressed to go to a ball. I
was taken back. “Grant…what’s going on?” He looked so handsome in
his suit but also nervous like he didn’t want to mess anything up.
“Hey woman…We have been together for a long time…and we have
overcome some trials and tribulations…you asked me earlier to prove
that I love you. I am ready to do that right here and right now.”
He knelt done on his knee and I couldn’t stop the tears from
falling from my eyes. “Natalia Lucy Dobson…I love you more than
anything in this world…now I want to love you until the day I
die…will you marry me?” He barely got the sentence out before I
tackled him to the ground and showered him with kisses. “Yes…baby
yes…I love you. I want to marry you.” I slobbered him down trying
to kiss every place possible until he had to pry me off. He brought
my face to his and cleared his throat, “Tonight….I want to do this
tonight.” “What?” I couldn’t believe it. “Tonight? You want to get
married tonight?”

He planted another big kiss
on my lips and nodded. “But baby what about a dress; I don’t have a
dress and my family and friends, and your family. What...” He cut
me off. “Everything has been taken care of, our friends and
families are all waiting at the church, along with your dress.” I
wiped the tears from my eyes and tried to think clearly. “Tonight?”
“Tonight.” “What are we waiting for? Let’s do it.” I jumped up and
began to head to the door but Grant blocked my path. He began to
kiss and caress me back towards the bed. “But… Grant what about
everybody at the church?” He started to unbuckle his pants and I
knew it was no more talking. “They have been waiting all day, and
they can wait thirty more minutes. Come here.” As we began to make
love one last time as a single people, I couldn’t help but relish
the moment, the moment when I said I do to the man I love and who
loves me.

Epilogue

Alexia

I hummed to my newborn as
he went to sleep and placed him in the crib. The crib his father
put together for him. The stress of having a child was nowhere near
as stressful as trying to win the man you love. This past year I
have done things to keep my man that I may burn in hell for, but I
was willing to endure anything to keep Grant Smith in my bed. I
remember slipping away from the nurses when I saw her heading for
the exit stairwell, she looked so pitiful and weak no wonder why he
wanted me. I figured a little push could make all my problems go
away, one little push could get me the man I loved forever and it
almost happened that way. I shook my head at the thought, that
bitch was supposed to be dead.

I looked at my little boy
who lied sleeping in his crib; he was my last chance of keeping
Grant. Grant hardly ever thought to use condoms when we were
intimate, so when I missed a pill or two occasionally I knew it was
a matter of time before I became pregnant with his child. He wanted
to run at first but he couldn’t deny his seed growing inside my
belly. And to think he still saw a future with his wife, how
foolish, she was never going to be able to handle my son being a
permanent part of his life. No matter how much she fooled herself
into believing she could. And I was going to make damn sure Gage
and I were a known presence in that bitches life. I wrapped my robe
tight around my body and chuckled to myself. Lucy didn’t realize
what I had in store for her, but it was coming….and it was going to
be big.

The End

About
the Author

My name is Desirae
Williams, I was raised in Lake City, Florida where I have lived all
of my life and now I reside in Orlando. I took a strong liking to
books at a very young age and have maintained that same passion as
an adult. I have always indulged myself in reading many books from
different authors some of which inspired me to create my own work.
Writing for me came a little later in my years; it first started
out with poems, short stories until I finally created my first
novel.  I have now been inspired to showcase my talent to the
world in hopes to entertain and inspire others. Now that I am
pursing further education I choose to continue to grow in the
knowledge of reading and writing. I hope you all will join me on
this journey in helping me achieve success through my
work.

Other Books by the
Author

Lyfe Changing

Derrick Lyfe is a
well-known criminal throughout the streets of New York. Since his
teen years he has made a career of robbing and hustling any and
every drug dealer he and his friends came across. After taking on a
high ranking chief of the drug world named Julio, he soon finds
himself in accident that turns his life upside down.

Destiny is a former lawyer
now art gallery owner. After sneaking away for the weekend she
comes across a wounded and battered Derrick. Her first instinct of
course his to help him but she didn’t plan on developing feelings
for him as well. Through the course of their time together these
two grow a strong connection due to both of them surviving a very
fatal situation. All though they appear to be very opposite they
both cannot deny the attraction the feel for one
another.

For better or For worse
2

Heartbroken by her
husband’s affair and unable to accept his son by another woman,
Lucy finally breaks down and files for divorce. The separation not
only puts her at odds with her estranged husband but also with her
son Greg, who is angered by his father’s departure. In the midst of
the confusion Lucy finds another suitor who seems like the answer
to her prayers but she soon finds that he may not be the knight and
shining armor she thought he was.

Grant is devastated when
Lucy finally gives up on their marriage. Although he knows he is
responsible for her heartbreak, he is still angered that she wants
to move on without him even though his sour attitude is affecting
their son. Grant is forced to move on without Lucy, but can he
truly let go of the love of his life?

A Woman’s worth

Catherine Hubert is a
successful career woman who has taken the corporate world by storm.
She has made a name for herself as one of the best accountants in
New York City. From the outside looking in everyone thinks she has
it all, but Cat can’t seem to find true happiness. After a broken
engagement, Cat’s insecurities and faith in love are at an all-time
low. That is until a handsome neighbor moves in next
door.

Emilio Lombardi is a free
spirited photographer who loves to capture life’s most beautiful
moments on film. When he sees Cat he thinks he has found his Mona
Lisa and stops at nothing to pursue her, but her broken heart and
their cultural differences continuously puts them at odds. Will
these two souls finally connect or will life’s obstacles keep them
separate?