Ericka's POV
On the way to the gym I decide to drop by my mom's house. I hadn't seen her in a few weeks so I thought I would pay her a little visit. She always knows what to say.
When I got to the house, the garage door was open. I walked inside and was greeted by our dog Hershey.
"Hey baby!" I patted Hershey ferociously as she jumped on me and wagged her tail. "How are you my love?"
"Kay is that you?" I heard my mom call from upstairs.
"Yeah mommy it's me! What are you doing?"
"Just changing into my gardening clothes. Those weeds out in the back are relentless!"
I left Hershey alone and began to walk to window. "Yeah I see that. Where is Uncle Mike?"
"He went to the store to get me some gravel." Mom began to come downstairs. She looked so cute in her little gardening outfit.
"Ohhh okay."
We embraced when she made her way down. "What you been up to? How are Carlos and Sydney?"
"They are both fine. Carlos is working on the anniversary album so he's been gone a lot. I just got promoted at work so I'm training for that at the moment."
"That's nice baby! You don't seem too excited about it. Something going on at work?" She sat down and patted the cushion next to her.
"No. I am excited. It's just Carlos. I'm worried about him. I think he is cheating on me." I wouldn't dare say again. My mom would knock me sideways.
"You think, or you know? Don't try to talk yourself out of what you think is right Ericka." Snaps. She called me Ericka. I think she knows. Ugh moms always know.
"Yeah mommy I know. What do I do if he is cheating?" I sighed. "We've been together for so long; I don't want to start over."
"Sometimes what you want isn't always right Kay. Maybe this is the push you need to decide the rest of your life. You are still young." I was silent.
She pushed through the silence and continued, "I love you my sweet daughter. In the end you know what's right for you. I support you in whatever you do." She smiled at me.
I rolled my eyes playfully, "I love you too mommy."
Uncle Mike came in the door being loud as usual. "IS THAT MY DARLING NIECE ERICKA'S CAR OUTSIDE?"
I giggled and got up from the couch. "Hey Uncle Mike!"
"Hello my Darling Kansas." He gave me a tight hug.
"Eww Uncle Mike you are all sweaty!"
"Sorry baby your mother has me working like a dog!"
"Please! You volunteered!" I heard mom yell from the living room.
We both laughed and I said I had to go. We said our goodbyes and I promised I would come around more often. I got in my car and realized I stayed longer than I had anticipated. "Shit. Missed my gym time." I looked at my phone to see a text from Carlos:
Hey babe, have a meeting about the album. Can't do lunch. Dinner at the Roadhouse tonight?
Sigh. Of course you are too busy. I replied:
No. Don't worry about it. I'll just pick something up for dinner. See you later.
I started the car agitated. I'm still going to go to the gym I need to work this frustration off.
My phone dinged again:
Don't be angry. I'll come pick you up around 8. Wear something sexy ;)
Yeah.
Ass.
Carlos POV
As soon as Ericka left the house, I immediately ran upstairs to take a shower. I'm shocked she didn't smell any of Alia on me. That girl is a beast in the bed.
I hopped into the shower and wondered what I was going to get into today. I may call up James and see what's up with him. I know Kendall won't want to chill because he has a date with the wife while the kids are at school. Logan either, he is a newlywed so I doubt his wife would let him go anywhere. Damn I wish we hadn't finished this album so early.
I got out the shower feeling so fresh and so clean. Feeling myself as I looked in the mirror. I shaved up, brushed my hair and put on some fresh clothes.
Checked my phone for any missed calls. 2 from my mom, 1 from Alia, and 1 from Dean. Ooo calling already? Someone's an eager beaver. I'll call him later, I need some nourishment.
I went downstairs to raid our fridge. "Looks like we need to go shopping. Ain't shit to eat in this thing." I closed the fridge and wrote a list of things for Ericka to buy on her next shopping trip. Guess I'll make me a sandwich.
In the middle of my awesome sandwich making, I hear my Regular Show ringtone. Hah. Always cracks me up. It's Dean. Calling again.
"Hello." I say sounding nonchalant.
"Hey there handsome. I have a break at noon, wanna do lunch?"
I think about the lunch I had planned with Ericka, "Nah. I already got plans. Maybe tomorrow."
"Damn. Thought I was gonna get to have a little shot of caramel in my coffee. Tomorrow then."
"Oh really? I guess I can reschedule." I text Ericka real quick:
Hey babe, have a meeting about the album. Can't do lunch. Dinner at the Roadhouse tonight?
"Alright. I can do noon. Where should we meet?" I say in my sexy voice.
"Sweet Treatery, that cupcake place across the street from Starbucks."
"Alright it's a date. See you then."
"Okay handsome. Bye."
"Bye."
I got off the phone with Dean and continue making my sandwich. I suppose I should change since this is a date. Hope Ericka isn't too upset.
1 new text message.
Wanna go for Round 2?
Hah. Not now Alia.
