Love past 40 by BWWM Club & Rochelle Jackson

Author:BWWM Club & Rochelle Jackson [BWWM Club & Jackson, Rochelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Afro Romance Books
Published: 2019-04-19T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Ginger

“I can’t believe I’m doing this. I can’t believe I’m doing this. Take a deep breath,” she told herself as she stared at her reflection while she put on earrings. “What am I doing? I don’t do this. I’m not going. I’m not. This is silly. I’m too old to date.” She started to take the earrings off when someone cleared their throat behind her.

She jumped, placing her hand on her chest when she saw it was Heath. “Goodness, Heath. You almost gave me a heart attack.”

“Sorry, Mama. Just wondering how you’re doing.”

She wanted to be honest with her youngest son since he seemed to be the one that was worried. “I’m nervous. I don’t think I’m going. I’m too old for this. Who dates anymore? Don’t you young people do Tinder or something?”

“Ugh, mom. Don’t ever say that again. You don’t want Tinder. All the gross people are on there. They just want sex.”

That made her tumble as she put on her heel. “Oh, let’s not talk about that then.” She saw that she was putting on her shoe and took it off. She wasn’t doing this.

“Mama?”

“Hmm?”

“You’re freaking out.”

The bed dipped as she sat on it. “What am I thinking? I can’t go out with him.”

Heath sat next to her and took her hand. “You deserve to be happy, Mama. You look beautiful. Jamal and I are happy that you’re moving on. It’s good for you. It’s good for all of us. You keep waiting for dad to come back and it isn’t going to happen.”

“Heath…I know you aren’t comfortable with it.”

“I was surprised at first when I saw him here the other night, I’m not used to seeing you with people. A part of me was shocked and a little scared. I feel like everything is about to change and in a good way, but still…”

“I understand. It’s a big change for me too.”

“Have fun tonight, okay? You deserve it. Jamal and I are going out with some friends tonight and are staying over there. So, uh, yeah. Have fun, be safe. Call us if you need us.” He leaned over and pecked her cheek.

“Thanks, baby.” He left and shut the door, leaving her alone, staring at herself in the full−body mirror that sat in the corner. She wore a bright purple dress. The sleeves were off the shoulder and it hugged her body in all the right places. She tossed the shoes back in the closet and went with flats. She would rather be comfortable. She slipped on a pair of silver sequin flats, brushed her lips with a bit more gloss, and ran her hands down her dress. She could do this. It wasn’t marriage, just a date. No expectations. No strings. It was just two friends going out.

A knock at the front door sounded and she grabbed her clutch, making her way toward it. Her vision tunneled when the door came closer and closer. Her heart sped up and she paused for a moment to gather her thoughts.

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