The Bryson Blood Wars (15 page)

              “I can do that,” Skyla said.

              Clover then turned to Mai and requested. “Mai, I need you to contact Leo. I want the both of you to come to the meeting to share your stories. I know it’s asking a lot but I’m desperate. I have to get through to Opal some how!” Clover hoped if Mai and Leo shared their stories of abuse with Opal she’d be able to see there’s a chance to get out and have a happier and better life.

              “It’s cool with me and I’m sure Leo will be cool with it too,” Mai said.

              “Thanks a bunch girls,” Clover said, and gave Skyla and Mai a group hug.

              “No problem,” Skyla said, and the trio pulled out their phones and made their necessary calls and texts for the meeting.

              “I sent my mass text message and everyone is getting ready to come to the house.  Sharp is getting the kids ready. He’s going to drop them off at your house Skyla.” Clover reported.

              “Okay great, I sent Max a text to let him know what’s up.” Skyla informed.

              “I just got off the phone with Leo and she’s on board. She’s finishing up her final rounds at Satin Acres and she’ll be right over.” Mai briefed.

              “This is great, but there’s one more thing. How are you going to convince Opal to come to your house without Wallace?” Skyla asked.

              “I’m way ahead of you,” Clover answered. “I told Opal I needed her to close up and gave her three more assignments to catch up on then to swing by the house without Wallace.”

              “Alright we have our marching orders. Now let’s hit it,” Skyla said before they went their separate ways hoping this plan of Clover’s would work.  Opal’s life depends on it, more than they know.

Calista was enjoying her quick shower after a long day at the practice. She wanted the shower to be longer but she had to go to Clover’s house for the meeting about Opal and Wallace’s upcoming wedding. Calista didn’t know what she was going to say to talk Opal out of marrying Wallace, but she wanted to show her love and support.

              Calista began to lather up her body and stopped when she heard a moaning sound. She was positive the moaning didn’t come from her. She knew for a fact it wasn’t Bray because he was in New Orleans, Louisiana getting ready for the game. If the Falcons beat the Saints they’ll be division champs and have a home playoff game.
Calista get a fucking grip!
Calista felt like she was starting to become delusional and it terrified her. She was afraid to tell anyone what was going on with her. She didn’t want anyone to think she was crazy.

              Calista rinsed herself off and got out of the shower to dry off. She went into the bedroom to find some clothes to put on before her phone started to ring. She rushed over to the night stand where her phone was and glowed when she saw it was Bray calling and answered, “Hey baby, hold up while I put on my headset.” Calista grabbed her headset and turned it on. When the headset connected to her phone she resumed speaking, “What’s up?”

              “I’m good, baby girl. What’s going on with you, Doc?” Bray asked.

              Calista walked over to her walk-in closet looking for something to wear and decided on a pair of light blue jeans, a white polo shirt and some flats. “I finished my shower and now I’m getting dressed,” She said.

              “Doc, why you making me stiff up before practice? It’s in fifteen minutes,” Bray teased.

              “Boy, stop,” Calista said with a giggle as she was getting dressed.

              “Anyway, all kidding a side, what you got going on?” Bray asked.

              “Long day at the practice and now I’m getting ready to go to Aunt Clover’s house,” Calista said as she was getting dressed.

              “What y’all getting into?” Bray asked.

              “It’s not really a social visit. Aunt Clover is getting everyone together to try to convince Opal not to marry Wallace,” Calista said as she put her hair in a ponytail.

              “I hope you guys are successful,” Bray said. “Opal is a nice woman who deserves so much better.”

              “I know. I know.” Calista agreed. “Opal is family and we love her. Hopefully, this family unity will open her eyes. That reminds me, Aunt Clover invited your aunts Mai and Leo to the meeting as well. Aunt Clover hopes their stories will help.”

              “That’s a great idea,” Bray agreed. He knew how Mai and Leo went through hell and back for a long time before they found their happily ever after with his uncles Phoenix and Rocco, respectively. “Look baby, it’s time for me to head out, but I’ll talk to you later.”

              “Okay goodbye!” After the call ended Calista took off her headset, disconnected it and placed it on the nightstand. She put her phone in her handbag, grabbed her car keys and headed for the front door to the leave. She was about to open the door when her phone started to ring again. She dug through her purse to answer it.

              Calista giggled as she answered the phone assuming it was Bray calling her back. “Bray, you just can’t get enough of me can you?” She teased. “Now hurry up and stop playing before you’ll be late for practice.”

              “Mmmm!”

              “Uh....hello?” Calista called out. She quickly figured out Bray wasn’t the caller.

              “Mmmm!”

              “Hello? Who is this?” Calista called out again. To her it sounded like someone was jacking off. “Who the fuck is this?!”

              “He’ll never fuck you like I will!” The caller moaned out and hung up before Calista could respond.

              Calista was petrified with disgust and fear. Her suspicions were correct all along. She did have a stalker. She dashed out of the house in horror, jumped in her car and took off as fast as she could.

              With Calista out of sight her deranged secret admirer was in the laundry room digging through the hamper collecting a couple of Calista’s thongs. He made himself comfortable in a nearby chair. He took the handful of thongs and took a deep inhale inside them like they were fresh flowers.

              He pulled out his dick and used the thongs to jack off moaning out. “Girl, I need you! I will have you! That pussy is mine!” A lot of people would think this type of behavior was sick, obsessive and disgusting, but this man found this to be more satisfying than any type of intimacy with his dumb ass tub of lard whining bitch of a fiancée, Opal.

“The kids are all settled at Max and Sky’s,” Sharp said, as he entered the living room where everyone was gathered. “Where’s Clover?”

              “She’s upstairs talking to her mom on the phone,” Mai answered. “I hope this plan of hers is successful.”

              “If not, I got my straight razor on deck,” Laliyka said and everyone giggled.

              “Girl, you are something else,” Colton said and shook his head.

              “You know how I roll Colton. I ain’t scared to go to war on that nigga.” Laliyka said with a grin.

              Colton noticed Calista sitting quietly in her own thoughts like something was bothering her. “Baby girl.” He called out to get Calista’s attention.

              “I’m sorry daddy. What?” Calista snapped out of her trance. She was still thinking about the disturbing phone call she received.

              “You’re awfully quiet. Is everything okay?” Colton asked with concern.

              “I’m fine daddy. A little bit drained that’s all,” Calista said and gave Colton a hug. She didn’t want to lie to her father, but she didn’t want him to worry. She knows how Colton is when it comes to his only child who’s his precious baby girl.

              “Are you sure that’s all it is?” Colton asked.

              “Yes daddy,” Calista said with a half smile.

              Sharp heard a car pull up and walked over to the window to see who it was. “Who’s this coming up the driveway in a navy blue BMW?” Sharp asked.

              “Oh, that’s Leo,” Mai answered.

              “Okay thanks,” Sharp replied and opened the door to let her in. “Good evening Leo.”

              “Good evening Sharp,” Leo greeted and Sharp led her to the living room. “Good evening everyone.” Everyone exchanged greetings and Leo took a seat next to Mai. “Well like they always say, here goes nothing.”

              The small talk between the guests was interrupted by Clover coming down the stairs and walking over to Sharp. “Good evening all. Momma sends her love and support.” Clover gave Sharp a kiss and asked him. “How are the kids, baby?”

              “Having a ball with Kalvin and Kerri. Are you ready?” Sharp asked to be sure.

              “As ready as I’m going to be,” Clover answered with a sigh and began to address the guests. “As you’re all aware you’ve been gathered here for a very important reason. Opal and Wallace’s wedding is coming up soon and I think this is the perfect time to either put up or shut up.”

              “You don’t intend on being quiet about your feelings about the engagement,” Leo guessed.

              “No I don’t,” Clover answered. “And I don’t think any of you should either. After all we’re Opal’s family and friends.”

              “What are your feelings about Opal and Wallace’s wedding Aunt Clover?” Calista asked. After the game in private Calista shared with Clover about Solomon’s indirect run in with Opal and Wallace Bray told her about.

              “I feel if Opal marries Wallace Melvin it’s going to be the worst mistake of her life and it’s up to all of us to convince her of this fact before it’s to late.” Clover said.

              “Do you think we can stop the wedding?” Sharp asked. “Sure, nobody here likes Wallace. Opal seems to know what she wants and is in love with him.”

              “She knows what she wants.” Clover repeated with disbelief. “She doesn’t know Wallace Melvin. He’s a real opportunist. He’s manipulative, verbally and emotionally abusive, clever and cunning and I think dangerous. I believe there’s a trail of wrongdoings that’s going to lead straight to his doorstep.”

              “Wrongdoings? What type of wrongdoings?” Calista asked.

              “I don’t know. I think it has something to do with his abrupt three year disappearance and he’s very determined to stick with that bullshit fabricated story he fed Opal. Sooner or later it’s all going to come out.” Clover explained.

              “That’s what you’re hoping for? More time?” Mai asked.

              “As in a postponement of the wedding?” Colton assumed.

              “Colton, if I can’t get a cancelation out of Opal I’ll settle for a postponement.” Clover said.

              “How are you going to make it happen?” Leo asked.

              “I’m sure we can figure something out,” Clover said with confidence.

              “Do you really think she needs reinforcement baby?” Sharp asked. “I mean Opal’s not stupid. She’s not going to be taken in so easily.”

              “Well with all due respect, Kayson took her in very easily.” Clover said with disappointment. She loves Opal, but she had to accept the fact when it comes to men Opal can be hopelessly naive and gullible. “This marriage is wrong. That motherfucker reminds me to much of Kayson. It’s almost like Kayson’s been reincarnated into Wallace or something.” Clover sighed and shook her head. “Look, I know it sounds crazy but my main concern right now is Opal’s welfare.”

              “That’s also our concern,” Laliyka said.

              “That’s right. We all love Opal and want what’s best for her.” Calista joined in.

              “Let’s say you’re right about Wallace Melvin being up to no good. What can we do? How are we going to stop them from getting married?” Sharp asked.

              “I don’t want us to stop them,” Clover said.