The Baller's Baby

Author:Cristina Grenier [Grenier, Cristina]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Multicultural, Contemporary, United States, African American, Multicultural & Interracial, Literature & Fiction
Amazon: B00RAJIMCM
Published: 2014-12-20T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 6: THE BEST LAID PLANS

Cole and Stacey stopped for pizza on the way home and ate in front of the fire enjoying the comfortable silence between them. Stacey put the rest of the pizza in the fridge and came back to Cole, sitting near him on the floor. “I still can't believe it, you know.”

“I'm sorry you're hurting, Stacey.”

“I know, and I appreciate that, that you'd feel hurt for me.”

“I do.”

“I know. I just...I never really thought he'd be so hateful. I knew he wouldn't be pleased and even my mom was a little shocked, but...I guess I just figured he'd look past it for the sake of our relationship. I never imagined when we showed up that it would all end like that.”

“Do you think, given some time to think about it, that he'll come around to the idea of us being together?”

“I don't know, maybe. Although there's a good possibility that he will stand strong in his stubbornness and refuse to talk to me.” Stacey said, the truth of that sitting heavy in her heart. “That's a very good possibility.”

“I wish I could fix this for you.”

“Me too,” Stacey agreed with a fake smile. “I'm gonna go take a bath and then head to bed.”

“Alright. I'll be up shortly.”

Cole tugged her closer, planting a soft, comforting kiss on her full lips. Letting her go, when all he wanted to do was strip away her hurt, was more difficult than he'd ever imagined. He found her an hour later tucked under the comforter on her bed. She stirred when he came into the room, but didn't awaken.

Stripping quickly, Cole pulled on sleeping pants and climbed into bed next to her. He snuggled next to her, wrapping an arm around her as much for his own comfort as for hers. She readjusted herself and fell back into sleep. Eventually, with thoughts still swirling in his mind, Cole fell asleep listening to Stacey's deep, even breathing.

***

Stacey woke with thoughts still running through her mind. She tucked the part of her away that wanted to sulk and focused on what she needed to accomplish. Pouring herself a cup of coffee, made fresh thanks to Cole, Stacey padded through the kitchen and sat down at the counter bar with her laptop. She quickly printed her flight itinerary and packing list. She knew the routines of overseas flight well enough, but there were some things she'd need to shop for before she had everything she needed.

“Morning gorgeous,” Cole called as he flipped a towel over his shoulder. Stacey looked at him as he cooked. She'd never have imagined herself so completely turned on by a man who wore a white tank top with basketball jersey shorts, standing barefoot at the stove with a towel on his shoulder and a spatula in his hand. Screw great intellect, give me a man that can cook, Stacey thought with a smile to herself.

“Morning.”

“So what's on the old agenda for you today?”

“I need to do some errands before this afternoon.

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