Next Lifetime by Monica Walters

Author:Monica Walters [Walters , Monica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: B. Love Publications
Published: 2020-08-19T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Easton

When I got Nelly’s message, I’d just dropped Whitney home. She was angry as hell. According to her, I should have checked my mama. Then she informed me that I couldn’t hide my love for the slow-walking chick. After I checked her, because I knew she was being funny, she really copped a whole attitude. She said, See how you jumped to her defense? Why didn’t you do that for me? This proves that your mom was right.

After she had her rant, I was ready to get rid of her ass. When I got to the car and saw Nelly’s message, I could feel her hurt through every word of it. I knew she was married and that her heart was still his, but shit… my heart didn’t seem to care. I wanted to be there for her, no matter how long she went without talking to me. Before pulling off, I responded, The dinner was fine. How are you feeling, Nelly?

I was prepared to see her be evasive and lie to me, but I was surprised when she messaged back, I’m not feeling good at all, East. Physically, I’m in pain. My legs are so weak, I can’t stand right now. Mentally, I’m drained. Emotionally, I’m hurting and spiritually, I’m broken. How did I get here? It’s like my entire life blew by and I didn’t get to really enjoy it like I should have. I’ve always catered to everyone else, but now that I need catering to, no one is available. I’ve always been the strong one, but where does the strong go when they get weak?

Rubbing my hand down my face, I exhaled loudly. It was hard not being there for her. After giving her words some thought, I typed out my response. It’s time for you to come to me, Nelly. Let me be everything you desire in a man. Let me take care of you and the girls. I love you and I wanna be there for you. Tell me where you are, and I’ll come get y’all.

After I hit the send button, I drove away, sitting on pins and needles, waiting for what she would say. I knew she wasn’t ready to dive in like I was, but I was hoping that she would allow me to be a friend to her at least. Despite my feelings for her, I just wanted her to be good… get her health on track and her mental refocused. Whatever happened after that would be up to her. By the time I got home, I heard my phone chime. Quickly grabbing it, I opened the message. I love you, too, East. You know that, but I can’t let you get involved in all this shit.

I was already involved. Just knowing what all she was going through had me on edge. If I knew where she lived, I’d confront that dude. That was just how pissed I was about it and I didn’t even know the details. I continued reading, If it’s okay, the girls and I will come by tomorrow.

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