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Chapter 10: A Week of Greatness
Rosabelle POV
I am so excited! I get to see my family: my parents and my brothers. This is going to be great! As the plane landed, I got more and more excited. My brother Marcus, the oldest, is picking me, Devon, and Yessi up. We got off the plane and into the airport to pick up our bags. As I picked mine up, I felt hands over my eyes. "Guess who?"
"MARCUS!" I screamed and I threw my arms around his neck. "I missed you so much!"
"I missed you Belle. It's been too long." He said. I started to cry because I thought about how I just up and left my family like did. "Hey, don't cry. You're home and safe. That's all it matters girl."
"Yeah, but I up and left my family for someone who didn't even want me." I cried. "You should hate me for what I did."
"I don't hate you Belle. I'm just glad you're okay and alive. I didn't think I would ever see my baby sister again." I looked at him and he had a few tears in his eyes. After hugging and crying for a few more moments, we got into Marcus's car and were on our way to my parent's house. "So, how does it feel to be back in the 'Big Apple?" Marcus asked me.
"Home is where the heart is." I replied. I loved living in New York. When living here, there was always something to do: shopping, movies, and the big parks. I love it all! We pulled up to my parent's house and I saw a big 'Welcome Home Rosabelle.' My parents had an average two-story house. They decided to get it after they retired just in case me or my brothers wanted to come and stay for awhile.
"You guys didn't have to do this." I said.
"I know we didn't but mom and dad made me and Dominick do it." He grunted. I laughed and got out the car to see my mother, Jacquelyn Hughes, running and hugging me tightly. "MY BABYGIRL IS HOME!" She screamed right in my ear. I was always the mommy's girl since I was the only girl. My mom and dad figured they would have a girl but got three boys and didn't want to try again so they adopted me. I'm glad I was lucky enough to have parents like them.
"Hi momma, I missed you." I hugged her. I knew she was in tears but I don't blame her. Her only girl was gone for three years and not a word to her. "My baby is finally home. You just don't know how much you worried me all this time."
"I'm sorry momma. I didn't mean to hurt you or dad." I cried. She rubbed the back of my head. "Sshh my angel. No need for tears. You got away and that's all it matters to me and your father." She said.
"Speaking of dad…where is the old man at?" I asked. "Who you calling old?" I looked past my mom and saw my dad: Carl Hughes.
"Uhhh…you." I teased. I always called my dad old man because it irritates him.
"I'm not old…I'm just aging like a human." That's what he always says. He walked up and hugged me. "Welcome back princess." He whispered in my ear and kissed my cheek. That was my nickname from him since I'm his only daughter. "It's good to be back." I smiled.
So, I have Marcus and my parents, but someone else is missing…Dominick. Where is he?
"Where is Dominick at?" I asked. My parents smiled. "In the house with his wife." My mom said. Wife! "Go in there and see them." She took my hand and I followed her into the house. She led me into the living and there standing was Dominick and…OH MY DAMN!
"TASHA!" Natasha Wellington is my best friend in the whole world. We have known each other since we were kids. We did everything together…we were stuck to each other like semi twins. Now Natasha is about the same size as me and Christy, but maybe one size up. She's African American with beautiful light brown hair and light brown eyes.
I ran up and hugged her. "When did this happen?" I asked.
"Around the same time you left. I was taking it hard and Dominick was there to help me. We started dating and then next thing you know…we're married." She held out her left hand to show me the ring.
"Now we're really sisters. This is amazing! I'm so happy for both of you." I really was. I always knew Dominick and Natasha were made each as much as they flirted back in the day.
"We were so happy that you came back. When Devon called us and said you left Travis, we were glad because we didn't know what had happen to you." Dominick said.
This is what I missed the most: everybody together as a family should be. Even though I'm the adopted child, my brothers treated me like I was blood. They never treated me any different. And Tasha was always like the closest female friend I had until Yessi came and now I have two.
Later on that evening after dinner, I was sitting on the couch looking at photos of me and my brothers when we were kids. Looking at them brings back so many memories. All the good times I shared with my family. I smiled at a familiar picture where I had chocolate all over my face.
"I remember that one." Devon said sitting beside me.
"Me too. I was four and I started to realize that I didn't look you or anybody else in the house. Me, you, Marcus, and Dominick took all the candy, put it in a bowl into the microwave, and smeared it all over my face." I laughed. "I thought we was going to get our asses whooped when mom and dad came home."
"I know. And we had a good reason why we did it." He laughed with me.
"I wish I was a kid again. All the good times we had together." I said sadly.
"I wish that sometimes too sis, but we have to grow up." He hugged me and I put my head on his chest.
"I want to be like Peter Pan and never grow up." I sighed.
"I know you do, but you have grow up and see the world that you'll bring kids into."
"I could have a kid right now." I felt a tear roll down my face and Devon kissed my forehead. "I know sis…I know."
About a year about ago I was pregnant with Travis's child. I was 3 months when I found out, but I never told him because I was scared of what he would have done. I was happy because then I would have someone to love me. But, then Travis came home drunk and he kicked me in my stomach and I started to bleed. I got to the hospital and had a miscarriage. So, that's when I started birth control without Travis knowing. I never found out if I was having a boy or girl.
"Don't worry sis. You'll have another child and when you do, you'll the best mother ever." Devon said.
"Thanks Dev. That means a lot." I kissed his cheek. "I'm going to call Jesse and go to bed. Night, love you."
"Night, love you too." And I went upstairs.
When I got to my room, I saw that it was 10:05pm and Florida is just an hour ahead so it's not too late. After the second ring, he answered.
"Hey babygirl, what's up?"
"Hey, I'm just getting ready for bed. You?"
"I was waitin' for you to call. I started to worry when I didn't hear from you earlier."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you."
"It's okay babygirl. I figured you were with your family. How did it go?" He asked.
"It was great. I'm glad to be here. I missed my folks and brothers." And I told him all that happened.
"Well, I'm glad you had fun."
"Yeah, I always have fun when I'm around my family." I smiled.
"What about me?" He whined. I laughed. "I always have fun with you too honey."
"I know because I'm a fun person." He said cockily. He is so full of himself.
"Uh huh…yeah…whatever you say Jesse." I heard him smack his lips. "Don't smack your lips at me sir."
"What are you gonna do about it?"
"You'll find out soon. Don't you worry about it."
"I'm not because you're not going to do a damn thing about it."
"Okay Neal…you'll find out when I see you." He laughed. "Whatever Hughes." We talked for a few more minutes and said our goodnights. For a second there, I almost told him the "L" word.
Can't do that yet.
Normal POV
Saturday morning, Rosabelle, Yessenia, Jacquelyn, and Natasha decided to have a girl's day. Starting with going to the spa for relaxation.
"So, Natasha, how do you like being married to my brother?" Rosabelle asked.
"I love him so much. He is everything I wanted in a man. He cleans after himself, he cooks, cleans, and he pampers me all the time." She smiled widely.
"I raised him well." Jacquelyn added. "I raised all my sons to be men and not little boys."
"And you did a fine job momma-in-law." Yessenia smiled. "Speaking of men…how are you and Jesse?" She asked Rosabelle.
"We're good. Just taking it slow." She replied.
"I want to meet this Jesse character. You talk about him like you've known him for a million years." Natasha said.
"I only met him once when Devon and Mark were training him. He seems like a good fella." Jacquelyn said.
Rosabelle smiled at her mother. "He is momma. He is better than any other guy I've dated."
"Well, I'm glad because after Travis, I don't I can handle another three years of you being away from your family. You're my only girl and I don't want to lose you anymore." Rosabelle took her mother's hand. "I promise you that I'm not leaving you anymore. I'm going to always be your little girl no matter what. And nobody is taking me away for you."
"Okay…enough of the sadness in the air. I can't handle it." Yessenia wiped away a few tears.
"How about we go shopping when we finish here?" Natasha asked wiping away her own. So, after their spa treatment, they spent the rest of the morning shopping and having a good time. When they got back to the house, the men were sitting on couch watching t.v.
"There are my girls! How was the spa and money spending?" Carl asked. "Fine." They said in unison.
"So…what are we watching?" Rosabelle asked sitting between her father and Marcus.
"Rush Hour 3. It just started." Marcus replied. "I love Jackie Chan! He kicks ass." She said.
"Language Rosa." Carl sternly looked at her. "Sorry." She whispered and her brothers laughed at her. She was always the one to get in trouble for cussing. Carl kissed her head and she put it on his shoulder. No matter how many times she gets in trouble, she knows that she is daddy's princess. While watching the movie, her phone vibrated. She smiled when saw the name.
"Excuse me guys, I'll be back."
"Tell Jesse I said hello." Devon laughed. And she flipped him off.
"Hello." She answered.
"Hey babygirl. What's going on?" He asked.
"Nothing, watching a movie with everybody. What are you doing?"
"Sittin' at the house. Nothing really special." He replied.
"Awww…is my baby bored?"
"Kinda, I'm going out with Gardner later on tonight."
"Are you talking about that snake guy?" She asked. "That's the one." He answered.
"Well, that should be interesting." She laughed. "I know. Jeff always makes it interesting." Jesse laughed with her. They talked for another hour and Jesse told her he would call her if it doesn't get too late.
Rosabelle went back downstairs and all eyes were on her. "What?" She asked.
"Nothing, we were just looking at you." Dominick said with a smiling Natasha on his lap.
"You guys were talking about me…weren't you?" Rosabelle asked.
"We would never." Marcus said innocently. "Don't give me that innocent look Marcus. I know when you guys talk about me."
"How do you know that Rosa?" Devon asked. "Because you all looked at me at the same time." She said defensively.
"That doesn't mean anything." Dominick added. "We could have been wondering who was coming from downstairs."
"I was the only one up there!"
"We don't know that." Marcus laughed.
"Forget it then!" And she sat on the floor between her parents sulking.
"We love Rosabelle." Devon sweetly said.
"Bite me." She grunted. "Sorry, I only bite one woman in this room." Dominick winked at Natasha. "And I bet she taste sour because me and her have had biting contest before." Rosabelle smirked.
"I do not taste sour." Natasha whined. She looked at Dominick "Honey, do I really taste sour?"
"You taste sweet to me baby." And he kissed her on the lips.
"That's what he's saying now, but wait till you're not in the room." Rosabelle laughed.
"She's lying Tasha."
"I know she is. Because that's what bad people do." Natasha stuck her tongue at her.
"All of you sound like children right about now." Carl said laughing.
As the day turned into night, Rosabelle was sitting in the kitchen drinking tea when her mother came in.
"Hey, are you ok?" She asked.
"Yeah, just doing some thinking and what not." Rosabelle said.
"What's wrong with my angel?" She rubbed Rosa's cheek.
"Mom, do you think I'm rushing into another relationship with Jesse?"
"Do you think you are?" She asked.
"I want to say no but I know I am. I really like Jesse but I don't want to make the same mistake I did the last time."
"Well, honey I can't really answer that question. But as long as he's not pushing you, then you should be fine. With Travis, he pushed you and that's why you moved to Tennessee. He made you believe that he loved you, but all he wanted to do was control you." She touched her daughter's cheek. "I don't think you have nothing to worry about. Plus, Devon told me he was a good kid."
"He is a good person momma, but I don't want to get hurt again. I don't think I can take anymore." Rosabelle wiped away some tears.
"Just follow your heart angel." She smiled at her. Rosabelle nodded and kissed Jacquelyn's cheek. "Goodnight momma."
"Goodnight angel."
Rosabelle POV
Sunday and Monday came and went. I had the best time with my family. Seeing them again made me feel great and more at ease. Tuesday morning I was getting ready to head back to Florida to spend time with Jesse.
"Are you ready to go?" Marcus asked. "Just about." I replied. My flight was at 10am, so Marcus and Dominick are taking me to the airport. Since I'm going to see Devon Thursday, he was going to let me spend the last few minutes with just them two. I hugged Natasha and told her I'll call her soon.
"Please come back and visit." She said. "I will…don't worry." I said.
"Don't let it be another three years." My mom laughed. "Not that long." She kissed my cheek. "I love you angel."
"I love you too momma. Come here old man!" I hugged my dad. "Okay…I'm going to let you slide on but next time, me and you are going to fight." He kissed my forehead. "I love you princess."
"I love you too daddy." I got in the car with Marcus and Dominick and we made our way to the airport. When we got there, I promise you that they didn't want to let me go.
"I'm going to be back guys." I said laughing.
"We know." Dominick said. "Just make sure you really come back."
"I promise I will. Don't worry." My flight was starting to board. "I love you guys very much."
"We love you too Belle. Call or text when you land." Marcus said.
"I will." And walked away to board my flight.
3 hours later…
I was in the airport looking for Jesse but I didn't see him anywhere so after I texted Devon, I sat down and pulled out a book to read. This is why I hate airports. I was really into my book, not paying attention to anybody.
"Mind if I sit?"
"No, help yourself." Not looking up.
"So, can I have your number?" I was about to really cuss this guy out now.
"I don't think…" I laughed. "You are the biggest asshole right now."
Jesse laughed. "Now, you'll pay more attention next time." He tried to kiss me but I put my hand over his mouth. "Nope."
"Why not?" He whined.
"Because you I told you Friday night that I was going to get you." I smirked.
"What can I do to make it up?" He asked sweetly. "You can get my bags." I got up and walked towards the exit. I tortured him even more when we got to his place.
"I said no Jesse. You shouldn't have smacked your lips at me." I said. He hasn't got one kiss from me and I love every minute of this. He looks like a sad puppy that just lost his bone.
"I said I was sorry babygirl." He started to kiss my neck but I pushed him away. "Nope."
"Why are you doing this to me?" He asked. "Because you had it comin' to you when you back-talked me and you smacked your lips." I smiled.
"You are so mean. But I know you can't last long without my lips." He smirked. 'You damn right I can't!' I had to keep my cool though. "I know I can control myself."
"Okay…we'll see." He got up and went into the kitchen.
Jesse POV
If she think she can win this battle then she is so wrong. Later on, I cooked dinner for the both of us and we decided to stay in for the rest of the night. I went to go change into my pajamas pants and wifebeater. I came back downstairs and she was washing dishes…and here is my chance.
I tiptoed behind and put my arms around her waist kissing the side of her neck. She moaned. I knew that was her spot and she couldn't resist. I kissed the other side of her neck.
"I hate you so much." She moaned. I chuckled. "No you don't."
I turned her around kissed her hungrily on the lips. I felt her arms go around my neck, so I pulled her closer to me. Damn this girl taste so good. If I didn't stop now then I never will.
"And victory is mine." I smiled and walked back in the living room with a beer in my hand. About 30 minutes later, Rosabelle came in and sat beside me. She just sat there not saying anything. I looked at her and she just stared at the t.v. screen. I was trying so hard not to laugh at her because I know she's mad.
"You are a cheating bastard. And I will never forget this." She said still looking at the screen.
I grinned. "I didn't cheat. You said you could resist my lips and I tested you. And guess what..." I looked at her and she looked at me. "You failed."
"Like I said…you are a cheating bastard."
"Yeah, but I'm your cheating bastard." I put my arm around her. "That you are."
We sat there watching Family Guy for awhile. I looked down and she was asleep. She looks so beautiful. I turned off the t.v., carried her to my room and laid her down. I quietly get in beside her and turned off the light. She turned around and laid her head on my chest.
"Take this off." She pulled on my wifebeater. I let out a small laugh. "Sit up for a minute." She sat up; I took it off and laid back down. For some reason, she likes listening to my heartbeat, but I didn't mind. I kissed the top of her head and fell asleep.
Rosabelle POV
I woke up the next morning with my head on Jesse's chest. I love lying on his chest because his heartbeat makes me go to sleep. Weird huh? But it's okay because he doesn't mind. I got up, took a shower and put on a red camo tank top and some black shorts. Now to fix my hair.
"You're going to give an old man a heart attack." Jesse leaned against the door frame.
"And when you say old man, do you mean you?" I giggled combing the tangles out my wet hair. He walked up behind and turned me around. "Who are you calling old?" He asked.
"I was assuming you were talking about yourself." I said.
"Well I'm not old…I'm hip." I looked at him strangely. "Okay I won't say that again." He laughed.
"Yeah…let's not." I started to turn around and he stopped me. "Where is my sugar at?" He asked.
"In the kitchen in the cabinet. Right beside the flour." I replied.
"You are such a smart ass." He kissed my lips softly. "I know. Now, can I finish my hair please?"
"I guess." And he left me. When I finished he got in the shower and I went downstairs to cook breakfast. I just finished making eggs when Jesse came in. "Two sugars and two creams, right?" I handed him a cup of coffee. "Thanks babygirl."
"You are so welcome." I said cheerfully.
"Why are you so happy?"
"Because I'm here with you." I blushed. He laughed. "Really?" I nodded.
"Well…" He got up and hugged my neck. "I'm really happy that you're here with me." I hugged him around his waist.
After we ate breakfast, we decided to go to the park for awhile. As we was walking, I saw all the little kids playing and it made me think of what my child would look like.
"What's wrong babygirl?" I looked at him and back at the children. "One of those kids could have been mine. About a year ago, I found out that I was three months pregnant and I didn't tell Travis. I was so happy about becoming a mom. But that same night he came home drunk and he kicked me in my stomach. When I got to the hospital, they couldn't save the baby and I miscarried. Then I started taking birth control because I did not want to lose another baby because of him."
"I'm sorry babygirl." Was all he could say. "It's not your fault. Maybe it wasn't meant to be."
"You'll make a great mom one day." I looked at him smiling. "Thanks Jess."
We walked around for an hour, just talking. I love talking to Jesse because he always listens to me. Sometimes I wonder if I talk too much. "Do I talk too much?" I asked him.
"No, I like listening to you. Why would you ask me that?"
"Because I feel like I'm always talking when I'm with you." He opened the car door for me. "I don't mind. I love hearing you talk." He kissed my lips. "I need to go by Wal-Mart and get some more make-up for the girls."
"Okay." He shut my car door and we left the park.
Jesse POV
"Where are we going?" Rosabelle asked me.
"I'm not telling you and keep that blindfold on." I said. I pulled into the parking lot. "Are you going to kill me or something?" She asked.
"Why in the world would I do that?"
"Because, I've seen the movies. The person blindfolded always dies." She said.
I couldn't help but laugh at her. "Okay, you are totally grounded from the scary movies for awhile." I got out the car to her side, helped her out and stood behind me. "Are you ready?" She nodded. I took off the blindfold and the excitement came to her eyes.
"UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND ISLAND OF ADVENTURE!" She screamed. She turned around and hugged me, jumping up and down. "I've always wanted to come here."
"I know."
"Who told you?" She asked.
"A source." I smiled.
"I'm not going to guess. Come on!" She took my hand and pulled me along.
Normal POV
Rosabelle and Jesse spent the whole day at the amusement park. Riding every ride, eating, and taking pictures. Every now and then they stopped so Jesse could sign autographs, but Rosabelle didn't mind. She liked seeing him with his fans.
"Who is she?" A fan asked. He was about 8-years-old. "That's my girlfriend. Her name is Rosabelle." Jesse answered smiling.
"Oh. She's really pretty." He complimented her.
"I know." He agreed. She turned away so they couldn't see her blush. Next, they went to see a dolphin show that was going on and after the show, they got to see the beautiful creature.
"What's her name?" Rosabelle asked the trainer. "Chanelle. It means 'as bright as the sun."
"Hi Chanelle. You are so beautiful baby." She rubbed her back. "I wish I could take you home with me. You are so gorgeous." Rosabelle continued to pet and talk with Chanelle.
"She this good with animals?" The trainer asked Jesse. "She's just a good person." He answered and took a picture of her.
After spending hours and hours at the park, they decided to call it an night. "Thank you so much Jesse, I had a lot of fun today." Rosabelle hugged and kissed him. "I'm glad you did babygirl. If you want to come back, just let me know. And I got you something." He took a stuffed dolphin from the bag.
"Awww…you are so sweet. I can take Chanelle home with me after all." She kissed him again and got in the car.
When they got home, Jesse realized that Rosabelle fell asleep with the stuffed dolphin close to her. He got out and carried her carefully into the house to the bedroom and laid her down. He took off her shorts and put on her pajamas pants. He changed into his and got into bed with her.
"I had fun Jesse." She said sleepily. "Me too babygirl. Go to sleep." And he kissed her forehead.
'Yup, she is definitely the one.' He thought and drifted off to sleep.
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