Soulmates Dissipate (8 page)

“I want additional volunteers to accompany me to the prisons when I visit to minister to God’s people. The first group will be from ages twelve to twenty-six. I strongly encourage you to allow your children to witness what prison life is like. It may make your jobs as parents easier. This experience will open your eyes and your children’s to a whole world that most are oblivious to.

“Brother Calvin Dupree volunteered to sign up the men and Sister Jazzmyne Jones agreed to sign up the women. Spread the word and let others know they don’t have to be members of the church to volunteer.”

After church was dismissed, Candice said, “Girl, I see how you stay so busy. I like your pastor. If we had more ministers like him and congregations like this, we could really make a positive change.”

After the service Jazzmyne walked over to Jada and Candice.

“Candice, this is Jazzmyne Jones. Jazzmyne, this is Candice Carol Jordan.”

“Pleased to finally meet you,” Candice said as she shook Jazzmyne’s hand.

“My pleasure,” Jazzmyne responded.” I’ve heard so many wonderful things about you.”

Then Jazzmyne faced Jada and said, “Brother Dupree is taking us home. We need to work on our plan to sign up volunteers for the pastor’s new program.” Jazzmyne’s mannerisms and looks reminded Jada of Loretta Devine.

“Do you think he’ll take Mother home? That
way Candice and I can make our two o’clock lunch reservation.”

“Oh sure, Calvin’s a sweetheart,” Jazzmyne said with an innocent smile on her face. She batted her long black eyelashes.

Candice tapped Jazzmyne on the shoulder.” Please put my name on the volunteer list. I did hear Pastor Tellings say you
didn’t
have to be a member. Right?”

“Yes, and thank you. I’ll be sure to add your name,” Jazzmyne confirmed.” I’ve got to go now. I won’t keep this man waiting another minute.” Jazzmyne’s emerald two-piece skirt suit softly hugged her full figure. Her hat and shoes were a lighter shade of green.

“It’s so amazing how she turned her life around so fast,” Candice said.

“She was down but never out,” Jada commented.” We have to remember each of us will be down at some point in our lives but we’re only out if we give up. Although it’s not wise, most people are only a paycheck away from being homeless. Jazzmyne’s circumstances were different but her end result from not saving money was common.

“So how is Mr. Terrell Morgan doing these days?” Jada asked as she looked over the San Francisco Bay.

“Well, let’s see. We still talk at least once a week and I am so tempted to have a serious relationship with him but long-distance never works out. Someone eventually ends up having to move and I don’t envision moving to Los Angeles and he’s at the peak of his career.
Every
modeling agency wants him.”

Jada nodded.” We get at least three inquiries
per day.” Terrell was labeled the new Tyson on the block.

“I just don’t know.”

“You don’t know what?”

Candice sighed.” I know, girl, it is so unlike me. My heart says yes but my head says no. So until one or the other gives in, I’ll just be in limbo.”

“As long as you realize he may not be in limbo as long as you, it’s cool.” Jada recognized this was the first time Candice was concerned about dating a younger man.

“Oh, I know he’s not monogamous. We talk openly about everything.”

“I’m not speaking of him being intimate with other women. I’m talking about him giving his heart to someone else.” Jada stopped in front of the valet sign. The parking lot was half-empty, a sign that most of the early-morning brunch goers had already left.

“Hi, Jason. How’ve you been?” Jada asked as she gave her preferred host a warm hug.

“I’m doing great. I’ll validate your parking ticket. Right this way, my favorite ladies,” Jason said. He still walked like a Marine. Jada and Candice mimicked him behind his back. He seated them at their favorite table overlooking the bay. Sailboats were docked right outside. Dozens more sailed by.

Jason sounded like Jeffrey on
Fresh Prince.”
I saw that. The usual, ladies?”

“Yes. Thanks, Jason.” Jada sat and watched the couple dock their boat and enter the restaurant.

“Gosh, it feels great to be here. It’s been a long time,” Candice said with a warm look of endearment.

Jada nodded slowly.” Too long.”

“So tell me about the ring.” Candice held her mimosa like she was posing for a picture. Her pinky finger was extended.

“Well, let’s see, where do I begin? Wellington made reservations at Bellagio in Las Vegas. The entire weekend was exhilarating. We arrived early Saturday morning. The limousine took us directly to the hotel.” Jada stared into Candice’s eyes.

“We played, blackjack and slots. Then we walked over to New York, New York and rode the roller coaster, three times! “Jada fanned herself with one hand while she held her champagne glass of mimosa in the other.” I got dizzy just thinking about the roller coaster zooming around the top of the hotel. The first two times were a breeze. But by the third, Wellington and I both were holding on to one another.”

Jada paused for a moment. Candice sat on the edge of her seat.” I just like being with him so much. I’m free to be myself. I don’t have to pretend. We like a lot of the same things. He’s caring and carefree at the same time.”

Candice interrupted.” Get to the ring. Today is not the day to keep me in suspense.” Candice motioned to Jason and held up two fingers.

Jada flattened her voice.” Okay. I was trying to set the mood for you but if you insist. Later that evening the orange, red, and yellow sunset was breathtaking. Wellington and I walked over to the Stratosphere and went to the observation deck.”

Candice’s eyes widened.

“He said I have something very special I want to give to you. He didn’t get down on one knee so I immediately dismissed the thought of an engagement
ring. Actually, I didn’t think it was a ring at all.”

Candice gave Jada that “Don’t go down that road, girlfriend” look.

“He gazed into my eyes, licked his lips, and kissed me ever so softly on mine. Then he said he never wanted the sun to set again without the two of us having a commitment. He said he didn’t want to rush into an engagement but he wanted to acknowledge his love for me.” Jada quivered. Candice shivered.

“He promised to love, respect, and protect me, always. If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought he was rehearsing his wedding vows. He promised me so many things. I thought I was dreaming.” Candice’s eyes were dazed. Jada placed her hands on top of her chest.

“Then without speaking another word, he opened the box with this ring in it.” Jada held her hand in front of Candice so she could get a closer look. Embedded in the surface of the diamond was a specially designed soulmate logo.” He placed it on my right hand. Then he said, ‘With this ring I say unto you, Jada Diamond Tanner, you are my soulmate. Today. Tomorrow. Always. We are spiritually bonded. I want you to wear this ring on your right ring finger until we both feel it is time to move it to the left. When the time is right, we will jointly announce our engagement to our parents but I didn’t want to wait until then to let you know how much I love you,
my Nubian Queen.’
“Jada remembered every single word.

“Then he licked his lips again and we kissed under the sunset and held each other until the last
ray of sunlight was overshadowed by a crescent moon. The rest is history and here we are, my friend.”

Candice took a deep breath. Exhaled. Her shoulders rounded from a square position. “Jada, Wellington is so romantic. So, do you believe he’s really your soulmate?” Candice stared deep into Jada’s eyes. They had been friends so long; Jada knew Candice would decode every message.

“I
know
he is.”

Before Candice could respond, Wellington’s mother walked up to the table.” So how are you,
darling?”

“Oh, Mrs. Jones. How are you? This is my best friend, Candice Carol Jordan. Candice, this is Wellington’s mother, Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Jones.” Jada stood to give Cynthia a hug. Cynthia stepped backward and extended her hand.

“I see, darling,” Cynthia commented.” Nice ring. Another gift from your father, I
presume.”

“It’s from Wellington.” Jada proudly held out her hand.

“My Wellington?” Cynthia inquired. Her dialect shifted from semiformal to formal.” Well, at least he placed it on the
appropriate
hand.”

Jada sat in silence and counted backward from ten. Cynthia had resurrected the hatred she’d harbored for those kids that tortured her.

“Good day,” remarked Cynthia as she tucked her Gucci purse under her arm. Cynthia’s words sliced like a knife.

“Damn!” Candice whispered.” Why didn’t you warn a sister about Broom Hilda? She’s a witch and a bitch!”

“Is everything all right?” Jason asked.

“We’re okay,” Candice replied. Jason walked away.

Candice pushed back her seat.” You want me to go kick her ass? I’ll kick her straight up her uppity ass!” Candice paused. Her chest continued to rise and fall.” So what’s next?”

“Life.” Jada sighed.” I’m not afraid. I plan to take it one day at a time. I love Wellington too much to let his mother come between us.”

O
ver the next eleven months, Jada and Wellington fell fervently in love. There were no major obstacles—with the exception of Cynthia—in their relationship. Jada grew more comfortable with each passing day. Especially when it came to sex. Wellington had mastered her body from head to toe.

“Wellington, we’ve got to get up and prepare for our parents. Your parents will be here in a few hours and I have to pick up my mother at one o’clock. And I still haven’t started cooking.”

“Sssshhh,
be quiet,” Wellington responded.” Relax. Don’t move. I’ll be right back.”

Jada followed his instructions. Unclothed, Wellington went to the bathroom. Jada’s eyes followed as far as they could. She heard the familiar sound of fast running water. She smiled. Whenever Wellington rinsed his mouth with hot steamy
water—as hot as he could stand it—she was in for a treat. Wellington returned to the bed and pulled back the covers. Jada parted her legs as wide as she could. He placed his warm lips against hers.

Jada moaned, “Oh, Big Daddy, you know I can’t resist you when you do this to me.” She closed her eyes and totally submitted. She internalized all her senses. Her body embraced the warmth of Wellington’s tender lips. To Jada, oral copulation was the best legal drug on the open market. It was her sedative and stimulant, rolled into one.

“Oh, yes. That’s the spot. Go nice and slow for Mama,” she whispered. Jada positioned Wellington’s head exactly where she wanted it. Then she wrapped her chocolate thighs around his ears.

Jada yearned for a taste of Wellington’s throbbing caramel delight. She placed her index finger in her mouth and sucked it in and out. Wellington’s eyelids rolled back as he watched. Jada became more excited.

His hands moved toward her breasts. He pinched her nipples. Wellington pressed firmly, then just a little harder and a little bit harder still. Jada grunted with delight. Wellington stimulated her clit. Jada concentrated to suppress the orgasm building up inside. It felt like steam about to burst through the hole in a kettle.

She felt the tip of his tongue penetrate her vagina. Then suddenly Wellington sucked the little man right out of the boat. Jada was on the verge of climaxing. Wellington pressed his tongue against her clitoris. He held it there for a few seconds. He captured the little man again and this time held him hostage. The kitty whistled like a kettle. She pleaded with him to let the little man go free. She
had exceeded her range of toleration for pleasure. Jada’s juices rushed from her pulsating lips to the tip of Wellington’s tongue. The liquid inside the kettle overflowed and drenched the burners. He quenched his thirst until she was drained.

Finally, Wellington complied. He set the little man free. Wellington swiftly grabbed
The Ruler
and broke through the gates of chocolate paradise. Deep rhythmic strokes penetrated her soul. Wellington placed Jada’s legs over his shoulders and continued his groove. The kettle had stopped whistling but the water inside was still boiling.

Jada grabbed Wellington’s ass. She reeled him in close. His head hit rock bottom. She moaned. Wellington pulled back. He straddled Jada’s right leg flat against the mattress. He left the other over his shoulder. He balanced himself on his knees. Moved in closer. His penis never left paradise. He restarted penetration. He accelerated from zero to sixty in ten minutes. Jada cupped her breasts and held on for the ride.

Suddenly, he commanded, “Turn over.”

Jada rolled the gold comforter underneath her hips. She placed her hands on her cheeks and spread them wide. Wellington rubbed his head up and down her clit. Then he slowly inserted his dick.

“Whose is it?” he asked as he slapped Jada’s ass.

Jada screamed, “It’s yours, Big Daddy! It’s all yours! Bring it on to Mama! Give it to me!”

Wellington struck and moved like a pro. Each time his hand landed, Jada’s butt burned with pleasure and pain. She kept pace with Wellington. She squeezed each time he struck. Jada squeezed harder each time he moved.

Wellington grabbed Jada’s hips and locked them into his. Jada’s muscles rolled up and down his shaft repeatedly. Then quickly he withdrew himself. Jada turned around and watched. Wellington’s hands moved so fast she saw-doubles. Cum rained everywhere. It landed in her hair. Almost squirted in her eye. Landed on her back. Rolled down the crack of her ass. She massaged all of it into her skin and sucked her finger again.

Wellington stood over Jada. He started beating his chest like King Kong and howled, “Who’s the man?”

Jada tossed the pillow in his face. “You’re the man. Now let’s start preparing for our parents.” Jada wanted to remain in bed and let the sedative relax her body. Instead, she switched mental gears and converted it into a stimulant.

Jada lit several scented candles in the bedroom and bathroom to cover their sweet fragrances. Wellington started changing the sheets, so she headed for the shower. Afterward, Jada proceeded to get dressed while Wellington laid out clothes.