Nothing Stays the Same by Suzetta Perkins

Author:Suzetta Perkins [Perkins, Suzetta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Adult, General, Contemporary, African American, Extortion, Law, African American Businesspeople, Bankruptcy & Insolvency
ISBN: 9781593093754
Publisher: Strebor Books
Published: 2010-03-01T13:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Kenny couldn’t wait to tell Sylvia that he had run into his cousin, Trina, and that she’d invited them over. Sylvia listened to Kenny with amusement as he excitedly talked about Trina as if she were some kind of new superhero.

“You should have seen her, Sylvia. Trina acted as if we were kissing cousins and it had been only days instead of years since we last spoke to each other. She’s a piece of work.”

“Sounds like you enjoyed it, especially telling her that we lived in the same neighborhood.”

“Baby, I almost peed on myself trying to hold in the laughter when she found out which house we lived in. All of a sudden, I was the golden child—her cousin who was big time.”

“Just don’t let it go to your big head because our ordeal is not over. I hope and pray that we won’t have to be the first or the last house to put up a FOR SALE sign because we can’t pay the mortgage.”

“I know, baby, but for once it felt good to not have Trina sneering or looking down at me because she thought she was so much better. I know who I am and from where I come, but I feel blessed that God gave me a dynamite job, a fantastic and beautiful wife and child, and the means to afford some niceties that I can give my family.”

“You’re a good man, Kenny. I just don’t want you to let what God blessed us with go to your head.”

“Okay. Where’s all this coming from?”

“I’m sorry, baby. It’s just that my visit with Rachel earlier today didn’t go well. I think she’s depressed, and I suggested she see Pastor Goodwin. From there, it got out of hand, and she basically told me to leave. She’s worried about how they’re going to manage if things don’t turn around for Marvin.”

“Rightfully so.”

“But she thinks we’re sitting over here unscathed when that’s not true. This situation affects all of us. I’ve been praying for her and everyone at the company. Truthfully, I’m scared, too.”

“Come here, baby.” Kenny took Sylvia in his arms and hugged her tight. They rocked each other without a word for the next five minutes. “I’m going to do everything in my power to keep you safe from harm, but it’s going to take a whole lot of prayer and faith.”

“That’s my man. I love you, Kenny.”

“I love you, too, Sylvia.”

The moment was interrupted by the ringing phone.

Reluctantly, Kenny removed his arms from around Sylvia and picked up the phone, but not before he gave her a quick peck on the lips. “Hello?”

“Kenny, this is Harold.”

“What’s going on, man?”

“Look, I’m still in town and got to thinking about what Marvin wants us to do about that woman. If you can get away, how about we hit that bar where Marvin said he met her? We can at least talk to the bartender, or if we get lucky, we can talk to her.”

Kenny looked at his watch,

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