And then we Party
I had just finished cooking everything needed for tonight. I had already taken a shower and was walking around in my robe, making sure that everything was arranged nicely. I know Kendra only wants the best, must be the reason why she ask me to cook most of the stuff for the party.
After lunch with Dave, I went back and finished classes at the studio. During my sexy class, Dave did make an appearance with John, just watching for a little bit. I tried my best to ignore it and continue with everything, but from the corner of my eye I could see his interest look. Afterwards, I went downstairs to check out how it was going and it looked good. I was sure Dave and John was going to open up soon. I could just imagine that it was going to be packed with women. I kept thinking about that little lunch, especially when he touched my hand. I apart of me wanted to feel that touch, but I knew I couldn't relish in it. It would tease me a little too much.
I changed into my red halter dress and put my hair up in a bun. I was just putting on my shoes when I heard the door open downstairs, must be Ricky.
I went downstairs and he placed his briefcase on the couch, "Is everything ready?" he asked.
"Yea, I did everything. I'm ready when you are."
"Alright, well I'll grab the bowl and you put the eggs on top."
"Are you sure you can handle both?"
"I'm fine Divine, just give me the food." He huffed and I shook my head.
I past him the bowl and placed the tray on top. I could tell how heavy it was from his facial expression. I crossed my arms in front of me waiting on him to say something.
"You know, you can get the eggs." I nodded and grabbed them.
He can be so mean sometimes. It's like I'm a roommate instead of a wife. It's a mixture of annoying and yet something so common. I don't know, maybe after awhile Ricky will change but how long will it take?
As we made it to Kendra's house, everyone was already in the backyard socializing. We sat everything with the other food that. Some of the stuff was still in the original container with the catering's logo on it. I just grabbed a glass of wine as Ricky placed his hand on my lower back showing me around.
I took a look around at the women and could tell everyone dressed nicely for Dave. I could see low cut dresses, short dresses, and tight dresses. I wonder what the husbands had to say, probably nothing much. They were probably glad to see so much skin around the place.
Ricky and I did the normal couple thing, laughed at all the not funny jokes and made nice with others while pretending to be so into each other. I kept drifting off while Ricky was talking to Mr. Butler, but I couldn't find Dave. I wonder if he made it yet. I could imagine Kendra calling the whole thing off if he didn't show.
"Divine, how are you doing sweetie?" I know that smell. I turned and saw Mr. Mantilla, that's Diana's husband.
"Hello, Mr. Mantilla, how are you?" I asked with a smile.
"Good and you are looking as good as ever." He said flashing his yellowed teeth.
"Oh, thank you, Mr. Mantilla." I turned to the side and saw Ricky had disappeared. Great, when I need him the most.
"Please, call me Henry. How about a hug?"
This is another thing I hate about being one of the youngest couples here. The men here tend to think they get free grasp at my butt. It never fails every time one of the husbands ask for a hug, they try to grab it briefly. I can't tell them no, because then it will make Ricky look back. I tried mostly to keep my lower half away from the hug, but Mr. Mantilla was a little bit forceful.
He grabbed me into a big bear hug and I tried to turn my face away. I swear he smelled of cigar smoke and Old Spice. Not good when it's combined with sweat. As sure as ever, I felt one of his hands venture down a little bit lower as he moaned a little into the hug.
"Hey, Henry Mantilla, how are you doing?" I was suddenly out of the hug and saw that Dave had a hold of his wandering hand.
"I'm fine and you, son?" Henry stammered slightly confused.
"I'm great, I'm the new neighbor around here." Dave said with a smile still not letting go of his hand.
"Nice to finally meet you."
"You too, I heard great things about you from your wife. I can see she treasures you greatly." I could tell by how Henry's face was turning red and the grip that Dave was squeezing it.
"Yes, she does. Well, I guess I should be going Divine." I lifted my wine glass to him, "Nice to see you Dave."
"You too." Dave said finally letting go of his miniscule hand.
I saw Henry walking away moving that hand around and looking back at Dave who didn't break eye contact with him. Oh my goodness, I can't believe he just did that.
"Are you insane?" I said and he turned his attention to me.
"Not all the way. I just don't like people touching what's mine." I put one hand on my hip, "Current or not." He said taking a sip.
"Not, but thank you. They always go around trying to grab my butt."
"I can definitely see why. So, I got bombarded by a couple of women over there that wanted me to help them with stretching and stuff when I get the gym open."
"Really? And you said?"
"I don't do that, but I will definitely point them to someone who does."
I laughed, "I think you just burst their bubble."
"Hopefully, I brought John with me too. I lost him in the other crowd."
"I told you single men are a huge commodity here."
"To everyone but you."
"I'm married."
"Doesn't stop them."
I swallowed, "I love my husband."
"Say that again without that huge pause. By the way, where's this husband of yours?"
"Baby, did you meet your new partner?" I turned and saw Ricky coming up behind me.
"Yes, I'm sure you know Dave Batista."
"Yes I do, how is everything going man?"
"Good. I should be opening up within another couple of weeks."
"Oh that's great. I knew I made a good decision leaving that to you. You never guess my wife wanted it for herself."
"I can see why. She has an impressive dance class."
"Yea, but we want something that's going to bring in a little more money." He smiled and I started thumbing the fairy charm, a little nervous.
"That's a beautiful necklace Mrs. Taylor." Dave said and I looked up at him, "May I ask where did you get it?"
"From a good friend." I smiled, a little annoyed.
"Divine is a lady of few words, but isn't she beautiful."
"Picture perfect." Dave said keeping his eyes on me.
"I just wish she would loose a little weight." I can't believe he said that in front of Dave of all people.
"I don't know, men like women with a little meat on them, something to grab on to."
"Right." Ricky said a little uneasy.
"Do you want a plate, honey?"
"No, I'm good baby." He said pulling me closer to his side. Okay, that's new.
"Darling!" I heard and saw my mom coming up.
There she was in her pink tube dress like she was my age and a small jacket. Her hair was recently dyed again, it use to be chestnut brown now it was black.
"Hi, mom." I said hugging her.
"Look at you. Oh darling, I wish you would loose some weight." Yea, you and apparently Ricky does, "Ricky, dear." My mom said grabbing his face and kissing it.
"Hello mother."
"How are you?"
"Good, just talking to our neighbor."
"Neighbor?" she turned and gasped, "Oh GOD!" she said grabbing her chest.
"Mother, I want you to meet Dave Batista, Dave this is Mrs. Yolanda Stein."
"Please to meet you." He said shaking her hand.
That's when mom went stiff and shook his hand, "Charmed I'm sure." She said, "Well, Divine, why don't you follow me over to the other women?"
"I'll be there in a little bit."
"Good, don't keep me waiting." She said walking off.
I let out that breath feeling a migraine coming on. I didn't expect everything to go this badly. I wish Mika were here.
"Well if there is anything in my house you need Dave, just let me know. I'm always very generous around here."
"Anything in your house?" Dave said crossing his arms, his eyes crossing over to me.
"Anything, my wife is a great cook so if your girlfriend needs help cooking, she's the one to come too."
"I think I better go and see about mom." I said trying to get away from the situation.
"Alright baby." He said and I walked off towards her.
She met me half way, "What the hell is that freak doing here?" she asked.
"It's who this party is for mom, I thought I told you."
"I thought you were kidding. Okay, just keep your distance, remember you are in love with Ricky."
"Yes, I know that."
"Ladies, why don't we take pictures?" Mrs. Butler announces, "We want something for Dave to keep in his memory."
Dave stood there with Ricky and slightly watched Divine over with the other women. He could tell something was bothering her, he could always tell. He didn't know what, but he bet it started with this punk and her bitch mother. He felt the same way about her mother; he couldn't stand to be around that woman.
"So Dave, Divine tells me that you two knew each other."
"We did, back in the day. We were good friends."
"Really? She told me about all her friends and I don't recall her saying anything about you."
"Keep the good names secret, I guess."
"Well, we know each other real well. I trust my wife tells me everything."
"Really? I know her real well too. In fact that scar that she got on her calf it cleared up good, you barely notice it."
"You know where she got that from?"
"Yep, I told her about running on the track. She should keep her feet on the dance floor."
"You can tell she likes to dance? Or did she still do that silly dance back when you were friends."
"I'm the one who kept encouraging her to do that silly dance." Dave said with a half smile.
"Who are you to my wife again?" Ricky said feeling a bit uneasy from his cocky demeanor.
Ricky felt that there was more to Dave and Divine then he liked, "Why not ask your wife? Also, ask her who gave her that fairy charm she likes to play with when she's nervous?" Ricky instantly got a little tense. He remembered that he told her she should get rid of the ugly thing but she kept telling him it hold sentimental value.
"I do love and trust my wife and I don't mix business with personal much Dave. I do believe in what you are starting but please excuse me if I tell you to stay away from my wife."
"I will definitely take that into consideration and the fact that you did tell me that, let me express to you and please excuse me if I tell you to kiss my ass. If you did trust your wife you won't have a thing to worry about." Dave said with a final drink of his wine and smile.
I looked over and saw how Ricky and Dave were staring at each other, very tense. Oh no, knowing Dave he said something to set Ricky off. My head started to hurt more and more. I fingered my charm, feeling sick to my stomach. I always start feeling a little ill when I get extremely nervous. I walked over to Ricky.
"Sweetie, I need to go." I said trying to divert his attention to me.
"What's wrong?"
"I don't feel well. I want to go home."
"Okay, we'll leave in a little bit." I looked over at Dave as he wore a worried expression on his face.
"Not little bit, now please." I said a little more urgent.
"Okay, you head towards the door and I'll say goodbye to everyone." I nodded and walked off.
"Darling, where are you going?" my mom said stopping.
"Mom, I don't really feel up to being here."
"But you have to make an appearance show everyone that pretty smile. Keep your head up and grin."
"My head hurts!" I shouted getting tired of her constant nagging.
Everyone looked towards me and I smiled, "Okay dear, you go home and we'll talk later."
"Thank you." I walked past her and waited for Ricky.
I don't know what happened between Ricky and Dave and I wasn't sure if I wanted to know. I just had a feeling it was not good and I would never hear the end of it from both of them. I just want to take something for this and go to bed.
Dave didn't mean to upset Divine; he just couldn't let that asshole get to him. He couldn't go after her, because of this dumb party and her husband. Screw it; he was going when he was cut off.
"I don't know what you are doing here, but you better leave me daughter alone or else." Mrs. Stein said glaring at Dave.
"Lady, you didn't scare me back then and you don't damn sure don't scare me now."
"I should. I told you, you weren't good for my daughter and she's happy with another man."
"You hate me that much? Well, I'm going to tell you this with all the niceness I have for you, stay the fuck away from me." Dave said and walked away from her.
How can someone like Divine and Mika come from that bitch?
