Chapter 4

Kevin was right about the cycle. That evening when James came home he had bought Kevin something expensive and asked him for forgiveness. Kevin allowed the apology. James had brought dinner home so nether one had to cook. Kevin was about to feed Myiesha when James asked to do it instead. Kevin let him do it.

While James started to feed Myiesha he asked Kevin something "Baby are you sure were both good? I really didn't want to hurt you but I don't know what got into me. I love you and I love our daughter and I don't want to hurt either one of you. You two are all the family I have and the fact of me losing both of you is scary. So please" he held Kevin's hand "let's put this behind us and move on." Kevin didn't know what to do. Then the feelings came back to him. "James I want us to be happy and I want our child to be happy and have both her parents. But you can't be doing stuff like this to me. Because…" Kevin was almost in tears again "I'm afraid you will go after Myiesha one day." James got up and wrapped his arm around Kevin's waist.

"I would never hurt her." "You say that now but how can you be so sure?" Kevin said as he rested his head on James' shoulder. James kissed his neck "Because I won't let that happen. I promise." He said. When they both saw Myiesha getting sleepy they both took her upstairs and put her to bed. They decided to let her sleep between them so if she woke they were right there to calm her down.

While James was in the bathroom, Kevin was in bed watching Myiesha sleeping. She was so peaceful. Not knowing any of the events that had taken place. James came from bathroom got in bed kiss Myiesha and Kevin good night and dozed off. Kevin couldn't do it that easily. His mind kept going over what happen to him earlier and then what James had said. He knew he couldn't leave. He hated James for what he did but he loved Myiesha more. Her well-being came before his. So he had to stay. Then he started wandering about Michael. If he had ever been through what Kevin was going trough. He decide to call him tomorrow and ask if they could talk because that's what he needed right now. Someone to talk to.

When James went to work the next morning Kevin called Michael and ask if they could meet. Michael told him yes to meet him at a café by Pinewood Park at noon. Kevin got them both dressed and put Myiesha in her stroller and drove to the cafe. He walked inside and saw Michael wave. He had Angela with him. She had on a cute little pink outfit. She was trying to put her finger in her father's coffee. Kevin walked over and sat down in the booth.

When Angela saw him she smiled and waved. Then she tried to get near Myiesha. Her father patted her head and said maybe later. She pouted again.

"Well how are you Kevin? You should try the coffee and pastries here they are delicious." "I notice your daughter trying to get some earlier." Kevin said. They both laughed and Kevin made his order to waitress who couldn't stop saying how cute Angela and Myiesha were. Michael and Kevin thank her with proud faces. When she got Kevin order and walked away Michael started to look serious

"You seemed in distress when you were talking on the phone. Is everything alright at home?" Kevin gulped down his coffee. He didn't know how to talk to Michael about James. So he just changed the subject.

"Everything fine now. By the way you never told me who your partner was." Michael smiled and got his wallet. Then he showed him a picture with him, Angela, and another man. The man was very handsome and well built. He looked like a line backer. His hair was braided and he had well groomed mustache. They were all smiling and looked like a happy family.

"His name is Wade. We have been together for three years now. He is a photographer like me. In fact we met on a photo shoot we had together. We run a photo studio together not far from here. He also does freelance as well. We own a condo in one of the high-rises in Houston."

"You two must be very happy." Kevin said.

Michael started to look proud. "That's because we are. I never dreamed of being with such a wonderful man. He's kind, caring and loving. He's strong yet gentle. I love him so much. I couldn't have prayed for a better father for Angela." Kevin couldn't help feeling a little jealous. He wanted that kind of life too.

"So tell me about your lover." Kevin was a little stuck on that. He didn't know how to tell him about James.

"Well where do I begin? I've been with James for about two years now. I met him a while after my twin brother's death. He was there at horrible time in my life. He runs a software firm in Houston. We have had some bumps in the road but we are happy now. He is a very good father to Myiesha." Hey it wasn't a total lie.

"That's good." Michael said. Angela kept patting Michael on the shoulder. She was pointing at the park's little playground.

"Looks like your daughter wants to go to the park." Kevin laughed. Michael smiled.

"I think yours wants to do the same." Kevin looked down at Myiesha, who was sitting in his lap. She was looking at the park too. Then she looked up at Kevin when he patted her head. "That's sounds like a good idea." Kevin said.

The two of them finish their lunches and paid the cashier. Then they left for the park.

Word form the author: I'll have some more up later. I'm in school now.