Authors note:
Thank you so much for all the reviews. Not just on this story but on my others. I love how supportive this fandom can be. I appreciate every last one of them and I love reading your comments. They make me laugh. So, we're not feeling Jessie, and neither is anyone else in this chapter.
Chapter 3
The elevator pinged on the 12th floor. Rick and Michonne both stepped out, with Michonne walking slightly ahead of Rick, her black clutch bag tucked underneath her arm and her keys in her hand. Rick watched her movements. She had an extra sway to her hips as she walked down the dimly lit, red painted corridor. Rick was thinking how good she looked tonight. How good she looks every time he sees her. But, he had a feeling tonight that she was mad about something. He could tell by the way she walked in front of him, instead of next to him, and how she didn't hold his hand.
Michonne stopped outside of her apartment door. She fumbled with the keys, eventually turning the lock to her home. Michonne walked into her apartment, flicking on the lights as she entered. Her face stern and all that could be heard were the sound of Michonne's nude open toed heels clicking against the wood flooring. Rick closed her front door behind him and continued to trail behind her. He wasn't too sure why she was upset, but he felt like he had to give her some distance.
She walked into her bedroom, turning the light switch on as she crossed the threshold. Michonne threw her clutch bag on her bed. Rick watched as it bounced a few times before it landing in the middle. She removed her leather jacket from her shoulders and threw the garment into her walk-in wardrobe. She walked back out straight away. Michonne wasn't even looking at him. He was now even more confused as he didn't think he had done anything tonight to cause this. Yeah, she was definitely upset about something, Rick thought. Rick watched Michonne walk around her bedroom slamming, huffing and puffing around. He wanted to know what was wrong with his girlfriend. Michonne walked over to her vanity dresser and removed her earrings. She rested her hands on the dresser and looked down.
Rick came up behind Michonne he rested his hands on her sides. He ran his finger tips down the side of her body. He placed a kiss on her bare shoulders. She closed her eyes for a few seconds before opening them back up.
"Hey. You ok? You been quiet all night and on the drive home." Rick brushed his lips against her skin.
Michonne wasn't her usual talkative self on their date. It was only "mm's" which he found was her favourite word when she was mad about something.
"Yeah, I am fine.," she lied. She was quiet after she answered.
Rick could tell that something was on Michonne's mind. He wasn't stupid. He wanted to get to the bottom of whatever caused his girlfriend to act like this way with him.
A few hours ago...
Rick, Michonne, Shane, and Andrea were all sitting in one of the bright red booths in the newest restaurant in Atlanta. Rick and Michonne were on one side together with Shane and Andrea sitting on the opposite side.
They were all engaged in a conversation. Andrea and Shane were getting along really well. They acted like they had known each other for years. Shane was a really funny and had them in hysterics all night. They were just coming down from laughing when a figure appeared beside the table. It was Jessie. She had suddenly stopped to speak to Rick. Jessie was wearing a black tight dress, which was two dress sizes too small. Her breasts were up high, near her chin. Michonne rolled her eyes at the guest who was interrupting their night.
Michonne locked eyes with Andrea.
"That's her, the one who I told you about," she mouthed pointing at the woman.
"Oh? Oooohhh," Andrea said her eyes widened as she looked the woman up and down.
Jessie's date came over to the table placing a hand around her waist. Jessie shrugged him off. Michonne, seeing this interaction, narrowed her eyes. Small introductions were made around the table. Jessie ignored the fact that Michonne was sitting at the table. Shortly afterwards, Michonne decided it was best to call it a night.
Michonne had now moved to sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Baby, don't keep secrets from me. I can tell you're upset. What's made you be so upset like this?"
She bent down and started to unbuckle the straps around her ankles. Michonne ignored his question for a few seconds.
Rick bent down onto his knees. He moved his hands slowly to her shoes.
"Let me," Rick said as he lightly moved her hands out of the way.
She nodded her head as Rick helped her take her shoes off. Michonne looked down at her boyfriend being so attentive and caring. She folded her arms across her chest and let out a small huff before looking to the opposite direction.
"No I am not ok. It's Jessie."
Michonne looked down at Rick. They both looked at each other at the same time.
"She ignored the fact I was even there tonight, only talking to you and Shane." She let out a deep breath through her flared nostrils.
Rick had an idea it might be about his ex-girlfriend. But he has told her countless times there is nothing going on.
"Baby, I told you. You have nothan to worry about," Rick said, lightly massaging the sole of her foot.
"Then what about the texts. The phone calls and then seeing her tonight...I don't want to have to deal with a crazy ex-girlfriend but I will. I will for you. I don't like the way she acts round you, the kids or me. And she has a problem with me I know she does. I saw that tonight." Michonne bit her bottom lip and shook her head to the side.
"You're too nice sometimes you need to tell her no. Rick, I don't like the texts, or the fact she calls you, to make something up. It's frustrating."
"I don't think she means harm but if...if it makes you un-happy, I will speak to her baby. I don't want you upset about anybody. Ok? Now I told you, you have nothing to worry about, please believe me."
She nodded her head.
"Come on please, I want to see you smile."
Michonne had her arms still folded over her chest and she was pouting her lips at him.
He was now rubbing even harder at the sole of her feet and toes.
"Come on. What I gotta do to see you smile that beautiful smile of yours?" he asked smiling up at her.
She looked into his clear blue eyes.
"How about I suck your toes?" He brought her toes towards his mouth.
"No Rick!" She laughed whilst trying to tug her feet out of his hands. Rick laughed with her. He released her foot from his hands.
"There's that smile." He leaned up and kissed her lips.
He moved in on her lips again and smiled. Michonne spread her legs wide welcoming Rick in between a place that felt right every time he was there. He removed the black lace bralet she was wearing tonight up over her arms. He moved his mouth to her breasts, kissing in between the crease of her breasts first. He grabbed onto the other mound with his left hand. Rick wrapped his lips around her dark bud, slightly sucking around her nipple. She moaned at the contact from his wet mouth. Rick got harder with each second his mouth spent on her firm round mounds. She closed her eyes, tilting her head back and biting on her bottom lip. After he paid each nipple equal attention, Rick moved back.
Michonne slid her hands underneath his black leather jacket, slipping it off his broad shoulders and letting it fall onto her bedroom floor. She unbuttoned the buttons of his blue denim shirt, pulling it off his toned arms. She ran her finger tips across his chest, to around his neck, where she found the end of his dark curls. He latched his lips back onto hers, his tongue pushing into her mouth as they massaged each other's tongue. Rick unzipped her black trousers. She lifted her hips off the bed as he pulled them down her toned thighs. She was now in front of him wearing only her black lace thong.
"Turn around baby." Michonne nodded her head, turned around, and kneeled at the edge of her bed. She placed both palms of her hands on the comforter.
As she did this, Rick removed his black jeans and boxers in one swift go and stepped out of them. He then hooked his fingers into her underwear and removed them from her body. He bent back down on his knees, rubbing his hands all over her hips, ass, and legs.
"This pussy is so pretty," Rick growled, rubbing two fingers on the outside of her slippery folds.
He pushed two fingers inside of her tight wet opening. Michonne moaned aloud, gripping the bed sheets.
She was so wet. Always so wet. He could feel it around his digits. He could see it and he could hear it as he moved his fingers faster in and out, his thumb slowly teasing her clit at the same time.
Michonne's breathing hitched and he knew he had her where he wanted her. With a slight move of his fingers, he found her G-spot. He continued with the same rhythm and routine. Suddenly, she gasped out.
"Omg...Rick...Omg...shit."
Rick smiled, removing his fingers from her walls as Michonne came down from her orgasm. He was feeling bold and brave at that moment, so he spread her cheeks and licked between. He flicked his tongue over her anus and swirled his tongue around.
"Rickk!" Michonne shrieked.
"Not tonight," she swatted him away with her hand. Rick smirked.
He lightly smacked her ass as she turned around to face him.
"I can't believe you did that," Michonne said, stroking his chin. He was grinning up at her.
"Plus, you can't just go sticking your tongue in unwanted places," she giggled.
"Well baby, there ain't a part of your body that don't taste nice," he huskily spoke.
She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him in closer to her. He pushed her back onto her bed, her legs naturally wrapping around his waist. Rick entered her, causing a loud moan to escape her lips. Rick thrust deeper into Michonne, pounding into her with force that had her crying with pleasure. Rick spent the next hour making Michonne cum another two times before they finally climaxed together.
The next day...
"You should meet my friends," Rick said, wrapping his arms around Michonne's slender waist.
"Yeah, I would love to. When? And...you have more than one friend?" She teased him as she turned herself in his arms.
He laughed.
"Yeahh," he drawled.
"It will be at Judith's birthday party in a few week's time. The gang is dying to meet you. And, of course, Lori is too."
"Ok, sounds good."
Michonne Knew about the close relationship Rick and Lori still had. It was good that they both could still be on good terms for the sake of their children. Working with a lot of divorces over the years and being a lawyer, Michonne knew that the children's happiness was always at the back of the parent's minds. Michonne was looking forward to meeting all his friends.
One week later...
"Tell me why are we here again?" Andrea asked.
"Because I have to keep an eye on that Jessie woman, that's why," Michonne snarled.
"I thought you trusted Rick."
Michonne didn't want to admit it, but Jessie was getting to her. She trusted Rick and knew he would never cheat on her. Least of all with someone like Jessie. There was just something about that woman that irritated her.
"Rick, yes. Jessie, hell to the no! She wants Rick and I am not letting that happen. Not on my watch!"
Today was career day at Atlanta Hawks High School. Michonne had put her and Andrea's name down for the workshop. There were about twenty different booths in the gymnasium. Everything from how to be a pharmacist, doctor, mechanic, to being a hairdresser.
They were standing with pamphlets in their hands. Well, more like Michonne was standing. Andrea was sitting on a black plastic chair with her legs crossed at her knees. Michonne made sure her stall was across from Rick's, much to Jessie's dismay.
Michonne looked across the way, smiling and waving at her boyfriend. It still felt strange and weird that he was her boyfriend. It was something that they were both happy embracing. Rick smiled back at Michonne.
"Miss you," he mouthed.
She laughed whilst looking down at the floor. They were only a few feet away from each other. Michonne looked back up and whispered.
"Miss you too," she said, grinning.
He raised his eyebrows and pointed at himself and looking around the room. He was being too cute right now and making her laugh. Michonne laughed aloud, placing a hand over her mouth.
Andrea dropped her fork onto the side of the table, causing a clanking sound. Michonne pulled her gaze from Rick as she turned around to look at her best friend.
"Can you two stop having heart eyes for each other? Seriously, right in front of my salad? you've put me off it now." She pushed her salad bowl to the side.
Andrea was always so dramatic.
"Why are you both making puppy dog eyes over at each other? What is wrong with you both? You saw him last night and, no doubt, this morning. And, you saw him right before we set up!"
Michonne rolled her eyes as she walked further into the booth and sat down next to Andrea. They looked at each other from the side. Andrea glared before facing forward and wrapping her arms over her chest.
"So, what did you and Shane do Saturday night anyway?" Michonne asked.
Shane slid Andrea's black dress up her toned thighs as she lay on her back on her king-sized bed. He kissed down her stomach and over her thighs. Shane removed her panties with his teeth, gently kissing her outer lips and sneaking the tip of his tongue inside of her creamy folds. He flicked his tongue over her clit before sucking it hard. He then rubbed his face all over her wetness. Shane made Andrea came so hard that night. Harder than she had ever came for anyone she had ever slept with. When he had finished licking her dry, he spoke.
"Your pussy is so fucking sweet, I could eat you out for hours on end," Shane smiled, looking up at her.
Andrea shrugged her shoulders.
"Not much. Probably the same thing that you did," she smirked.
"Hhmm, I bet." Michonne side-eyed her friend.
"So, what happened with you and Andrea the other night?" Rick asked as he handed out leaflets to the kids that walked past their stall.
Shane grinned and raised his eyebrows. "A gentleman never tells."
"Yeah well, you ain't no gentleman, so do tell."
Shane whispered, "She's putty in my hands, mouth, and on my dick." He laughed, causing Rick to snicker along with him.
Andrea and Shane lay breathlessly on their backs, trying to catch their breaths. For the last few hours, they couldn't get enough of each other. He rolled her onto her stomach, grabbing her thighs and pulling her ass against him. He entered her wet pussy, once again, but this time, from behind.
"Oh, Shane! You're hitting that spot...AGAIN!" Andrea let out a loud scream. She was in pure ecstasy. They fucked for another hour, until they both came.
"Who is that?" Patrick asked his best friend Carl.
"Oh, that's my dad's new girlfriend Michonne," Carl replied. Michonne wore a peach coloured sleeveless shirt with a pair of smart black trousers and black open-toed heels. She wore her braids down today.
"She's smoking hot!"
"Hey, don't talk about her like that!" Judith said, kicking Patrick's knees.
"OW! Sorry," he said as rubbing his hand over where Judith had just kicked him.
Carl laughed at his little sister for being so over protective of Michonne.
Jessie overheard Patrick call Michonne hot. She folded her hands over her chest and made her way over to Rick and Shane.
"Glad to see you boys back again this year…and some new people also." She turned around and looked towards Michonne and Andrea before turning back and smiling at Rick.
Michonne squinted her eyes at Jessie. Andrea pulled Michonne's arm back as she tried to get up.
"She isn't worth it," Andrea said.
"Ok, but are you going to help?"
Andrea flipped to last page of her magazine and closed it, placing it in her bag.
"Ok, give me some of them." Michonne passed a stack of pamphlets to Andrea.
Andrea stood outside the booth chatting to the many parents and handing out the remaining leaflets.
A few hours later...
"Come on kids, you ready to go home?" Judith and Carl walked up to their dad.
"Oh, I was hoping you would help tidy up like you do every year." Jessie gave Rick a hopeful look.
"Yeah, not tonight Jessie."
"But…,"she started.
"He said not tonight!" Andrea snapped, placing a hand on her hip.
"God, can this chick not get the hint? Am I the only one tired of this?" Andrea said, throwing her black Chanel back over her shoulder. She pushed past Jessie and walked off ahead. Shane grinned as he started walking on the other side of her, with Michonne and Rick trailing behind them. Michonne tried desperately to hide the smirk that had formed across her mouth.
Judith ran up to Andrea. She placed her fingers within hers and held her hand. Andrea looked down at the little girl.
"I like you Andrea," Judith spoke, smiling.
"Well kid, I like you too." They walked off, hand in hand.
Jessie let out a loud sigh and watched the group walk out of the gymnasium.
A few weeks later...
Michonne arrived at Judith's 7th birthday party with Rick.
Andrea: Me and kids don't mix Michonne! You know that...But have a nice time X
"Some best friend," Michonne huffed, placing her phone in her jean back pocket.
They pulled up to a house with pink, white, and purple balloons and banners outside.
Michonne stepped out of Rick's black SUV truck. They were greeted by Judith, who wore a bright top with unicorns on it and a purple tulle puffy skirt. She also wore black Doc Martins. Judith had seen Michonne's and had begged her dad for a pair. They were both surprised when Michonne came home one day with them.
"Happy birthday baby." Rick pulled his daughter in for a big kiss and hug. Judith wrapped her arms around Michonne and asked.
"Is Andrea not coming?" Judith asked as she looked behind her dad and Michonne.
"No sorry, but she told me to give you this," Michonne said, opening the door to the back seat. She brought out a large, square, silver box with glitter and a purple bow wrapped around.
Judith was giddy and thrilled.
"Come meet my mom. She's excited to meet you," Judith said, grabbing onto her hand and pulling her into the kitchen.
Michonne walked into the spacious kitchen.
"Mom, this is Michonne," Judith tugged at her mom's t-shirt.
Lori was a tall slender woman with long brown hair. She had warm brown eyes. Lori stretched out her hand for Michonne to shake. Michonne shook Lori's hand moving the box to her opposite hand.
"Nice to meet you Lori."
"And you. Wow that's a big box," Lori gestured to the grand present.
"Yeah, it's from my best friend Andrea. She's eccentric, doesn't do anything in small measures."
Lori and Michonne laughed.
"Well, I am sure whatever it is Judith will love it." Lori gestured with her hands.
"Where's Rick?"
"Oh, he's bringing in the other gifts actually a trunk full of gifts for this one here." Michonne looked down and Judith with the biggest smile.
Rick walked into the kitchen carrying many different shapes of gift bags and boxes in his hands.
"Rick, you spoiled her again?"
"She's my only princess Lori, for now..." Rick winked at Michonne. Who smiled shaking her head at her boyfriend. He was hinting that one day Michonne would give him a princess or two.
"Michonne, that is a lovely name by the way,"
"Thank you. Do you need any help?"
"Yeah. Are you any good at making jelly?" Lori looked up and smiled.
Whilst Michonne helped Lori prepared the many different flavours of jelly, Rick had placed all the gifts in the dining room.
About an hour later Rick had introduced Michonne to all his friends. Maggie, Glenn, Sasha, and Daryl who are all Carl and Judith's god parents. They had all been good friends since high school.
"We like her Rick, Michonne." They watched Michonne run around the garden with Judith, Hershel, Jayla and a few of the other children.
"We should invite her out sometime, Sasha. She would love it." Maggie nudged Sasha's side.
"Yeah, we should and her friend Andrea and Rosita too." They both nodded.
"We are so fascinated by her. The piercings, I am surprised. She is different, Rick. She's stunning, has this natural beauty about her. You did well this...TIME." Maggie laughed.
"Maggie!" Glenn scowled her.
"Glenn, we were all thinking it," Maggie looked around all their friends. They all nodded their heads in agreement with her.
Rick half laughed as he sipped on his beer. "Yeah she is. She's so good with Carl and Judith. They have warmed to her so well."
Jessie walked over to the group interrupting their conversation.
"Hi guys, how's everything?" she asked.
Everyone simply muttered a "Hi" and "fine." After a few awkward moments of silence, Jessie left the conversation. They all let out a breath they didn't know they were holding.
"Jeez, I thought she was never going to leave," Maggie said sipping from her glass of wine.
They all laughed before taking another sip of their own drinks.
A couple hours later...
Lori and Rick were standing in the kitchen.
"Now I like her Rick, Michonne she is beautiful, very different for what you normally go for. Who knew about the piercings and the tattoos? She's intelligent, can hold a decent conversation, she looks great, fashionable. Which you know I like. She can cook and bake she tells me." Lori smiled looking at her ex-husband.
"Sounds like you wanna date her," Rick chuckled.
Lori laughed. "No, she's had a good impact on Carl and Judith. Judith can't stop talking about her,"
"Hey Rick, Hey Lori," Jessie said, walking past the kitchen. Rick let out a small smile.
Rick leaned his back against the kitchen counter top. He folded his arms across his chest and let out a heavy sigh.
"What's wrong?"
"It's Jessie."
"She still ringing and texting you?" Lori quizzed.
He sighed. "Yeah, she keeps texting me and ringing," he rubbed a finger across his brow.
"Rick, she's been doing the same things since you broke up. And you let her do it."
"Yeah, I know. Because at first it was harmless but now it's causing a few arguments between me and Michonne."
"Oh, I didn't know. I could have not invited her today all the kids were invited from Judith class. Rick I couldn't just not invite him." Lori leaned up against from the counter top.
"I know," he rubbed the palm of his hand down the side of his face.
"What are you going to do about it?" Lori asked as she prepared to light the candles on the unicorn cake.
"I don't know yet..." Rick trailed off.
Lori had lit all the candles on the cake. It was time to say happy birthday to the birthday girl. Judith opened up all her presents including Andrea's, which was the biggest stuffed unicorn. When Judith pulled it out of the box, Michonne whispered to Lori.
"See, I told you, eccentric." They both laughed.
A few days later, Michonne and Andrea were walking around the mall for some much needed retail therapy when they spotted the Anderson woman.
"Andrea...hi." Jessie smiled only at Andrea.
As if she can't even acknowledge me. Michonne thought. That was it. Michonne was done.
"Don't act like you don't see me!"
Jessie tipped her head to look at Michonne with a slight smirk.
"What did you say?"
"Oh, you heard me! The way you ignored me at any chance that is given to you. The meal where I was out with MY boyfriend. The career day and let's not forget Judith's birthday party. It is not a coincidence."
Jessie let out a scoffed laugh. She couldn't understand it. She couldn't understand what Rick saw in Michonne.
"I don't understand it, you and Rick," Jessie snapped.
Michonne wasn't at all surprised. Just surprised at how long it took her to come out and say what she was feeling.
"You don't need to understand it. Just know that it's happening. It's already happened." Rick was perfect for Michonne in every way possible. And there was no way in hell she was going to let this "Jessie" woman come between them.
The flip had now switched. Michonne was angry. Beyond angry. Michonne shook her head from side to side. She pressed her lips together, her face now firm.
Andrea stood back. She knew Michonne was about to flip.
"Ok, I am only going to tell you this once, and only once."
Michonne stepped in closer to Jessie's ear. "Rick is with me, he makes love to me at every given opportunity. It's my name that slips from his lips when I am taking him over the edge. You were together two years ago, so you need to get over it. Whatever you think that you had or were going to have, isn't going to work. Especially with me being around. He's my boyfriend. MINE! And I am his girlfriend." Michonne pointed in her face. Jessie took a slight step back.
Michonne started to count on her fingers and grit her teeth as she spoke.
"If I ever, EVER catch you doing the following: texting, ringing, talking to Rick or his children, showing up and being in places you shouldn't be, I will have you arrested for harassment. Take this as your final and only warning. I am lawyer and a damn good one. My name is going to be Michonne Grimes. You better remember that."
Jessie was about to open her mouth to speak, but thought otherwise. She turned on her heals and walked off with a face bright and red from the embarrassment.
"Well, you told her. About bloody time," Andrea laughed.
"Yeah, I did. Come on, let's get some lunch. I am hungry after that."
Michonne felt satisfied. She was finally able to confront Jessie.
Michonne walked into Rick's house a few hours later. She walked into the kitchen with the grocery bags, placing a lingering kiss on his lips as she passed by.
"So, I heard you had a confrontation with Jessie today," Rick said.
Michonne's eyes widened and she stopped un-packing the groceries to look at Rick.
Wow this bitch? Had the nerve STILL, Michonne thought. Michonne was just about the grab her car keys off the side and go find Jessie.
"I handled it...don't you worry."
"I feel you should have handled that two years ago!" she bit back.
"Ok, I deserved that, and I am sorry."
Michonne folded her arms across her chest as Rick came to stand before her. He rested both of his hands on the countertop, trapping her between himself and the countertop.
"So, what happened then? What did she have to say for herself?" Michonne rolled her eyes and let out a small breathe.
"I told her she isn't allowed to talk to me, or you, or the kids. She won't be bothering us again."
"That's it?" Michonne questioned.
"No, I threatened her that she isn't allowed to speak to you, that way EVER again. And if I find out she even looks at you the wrong way. I won't be responsible for my actions."
"Man, if you don't put that restraining order in today I am doing it for you," were Shane's words to him.
"You want this to affect your relationship with Michonne? I thought you loved her?" And those were the words that sparked Rick. That was enough for him. Enough of Jessie clinging on and hoping they would eventually get back together. They were never going to get back together, whether Michonne was in the picture or not. He had to tell Jessie that. Tell her that the phone calls had to stop. The late night text messages had to stop also. He was with Michonne and he didn't want anybody disrespecting the woman he loves.
Michonne was his future. He knew he would eventually marry her. There was no doubt that she would also be the mother of his future children.
"I love you."
Michonne's eyes widened from Rick's unexpected confession.
"I do, I know it's only been a short time. I've already fallen in love with you, a long time ago in that restaurant on our first date. You don't have to say it if it's too soon but know that I do." Rick looked into her warm brown eyes, as she gazed into his blue pools.
Michonne felt the same way. She stroked her fingers down the side of his face.
"I love you too Rick."
Authors note:
So Jessie is finally out of their lives. And there is a lot to look forward to with this couple. With Chapter 4, everything changes for them both. I left a tiny clue in this chapter to where were heading.
Thanks again for reading feel free to tell me your thoughts.
