All I Want Is Forever by Ford Neicey

Author:Ford, Neicey [Ford, Neicey]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-10-17T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

“Welcome. Down the hall, fourth door to the right,” Helen instructed.

“Thank you,” Keisha replied.

“This house is huge!” Jonas said excitedly.

“I know. The first time I saw it I wanted to ask if I could move in.”

They laughed.

The room was filled with people; co-workers, friends and family members of Denise and DJ.

“Keisha and Jonas! Glad you could make it.”

“We are, too,” Keisha replied.

“May I ask you a question, Mrs. Chatman?”

“Sure.”

“As we were walking down the hall we passed three other rooms: Smiling Way, Comfort Circle, Joyful Boulevard and then this room, Happy Place. Why are the rooms named like that?”

DJ laughed as he approached. “Welcome to our humble abode.”

“Hey there, Mr. Chatman,” Keisha replied.

“Baby, you remember Jonas?”

DJ shook his head. “Nice seeing you again, Jonas.”

“Same here, Mr. Chatman,” Jonas stated with an extended hand.

“The reason why the names of the rooms are so, ummm, odd is because we believe that where the mind goes the man follows.”

“So, if the mind goes to Smiling Way then the man will be smiling.”

“Well, that’s my hope,” Denise laughed. “Those rooms are special. Smiling Way is my office and I always smile when I’m working and able to create something that makes me feel good. Comfort Circle is our study room and we truly do feel that when we’re in there. It’s like God wraps His arms around us and tells us that despite what we’re going through, He has us and everything is going to be okay. Joyful Boulevard is DJ’s office, and then Happy Place is where we go to escape, listen to music, talk and share happy fun stories about moments we’ve had.”

“Man, you guys are awesome,” Jonas complimented.

Denise smiled.

“You guys grab something to eat. There’s Champaign, wine, bottled waters, sodas or whatever you’d like. Just ask the bartenders,” said DJ.

“Great! Thanks,” Keisha replied.

“Come on, Keish. I want something to drink.”

“Ooh, Jonas, they have sushi!”

“Keisha is such a comedian.”

“Yes, she is,” Denise laughed. “She keeps me laughing.”

“Is Aprile coming?”

Denise shook her head. “I don’t think so. I called her earlier and she didn’t answer, but she sent me a text message saying she didn’t feel like talking and would call me later. She wished us good luck with the party.”

“I hate to hear that, babe. I really hate to hear that.”

“Yeah, me, too.”

The guests filled the room as the night continued on.

“DJ!” A voice called.

He turned around toward the bar.

“Hey, dad! Baby, I’ll be right back.” He kissed Denise on the forehead.

“Take your time. I’m going to check on Helen.”

“Okay. Let me know if she needs anything.”

Denise walked down the long corridor and into the kitchen.

“Helen, how’s it going in here?”

“Everything is good. I’m just sitting here watching Fox News as they recap the trial.”

“I’ve seen enough. The closing arguments wore me out.”

“I feel so sorry for the family. This has to be hard on them.”

“I couldn’t imagine our son being the victim of something like that.”

“True. It’s so terribly sad. Well, did you eat? Is there anything you need?”

“Yes, I ate and the food was delicious.

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