All Mye Queen's Men, Chronicles of Love - Volume II, page 21
“Do you?”
“You know I do.”
“I don’t know… So, is Logic coming to the wedding?”
“What? No! I told you he wasn’t coming weeks ago. What, you didn’t believe me?”
“I just thought maybe things had changed. I mean the way you were talking and shit…”
“Bear, Logic’s not coming and even if he was that’s over. Okay? I love you. Alright?”
“I love you too Queen. What time are you getting home?”
“Probably around six. Why?”
“I got a surprise for you. Call me when you get it.”
“What is it?”
“They call it a surprise I think.” Teddy laughed.
“Smart ass!” Queen retaliated.
“I love you Mye Queen.”
“I love you too my King.” Queen hangs up the phone and sighs.
CHAPTER 25
Queen was unusually quiet as they drove to the hair salon. Jade could see the tension in her face and instantly knew that something devious was being hatched in her friend’s mind. Jade knew all too well the fragile nature of the situation. On the one hand she wanted Queen to get some get back for all of Teddy’s not so discrete indiscretions. Still on the other hand she knew that Queen was coo- coo for Coca Puffs over that charismatic nigga. And she knew that Queen would be devastated if she did something that jeopardized their relationship and caused her to lose him.
“That nigga just smooth talked you out of it, didn't he?”
“Hell no! Somebody is getting crowned King for a day.”
“Well, Chris has been waiting an awfully long time for a chance to please the Queen.” Jade joked.
“Yeah, I know, too bad he's not on the menu. I don't even want him to know a thing about this. It would destroy him.”
“Why isn’t he on the menu?”
“This is a one night only, no promises, no encores and no regrets thing. My relationship with Chris is too delicate for that. He wants the whole pie and tonight I strictly serving hoe cakes. He deserves so much more than I'm prepared to give tonight.”
“Look I know that you're out for some get back. But, just try not to hurt anybody in the process.”
“I'm not going to hurt nobody but Bear. You should have heard him when I told him that I was going to sleep with somebody else.”
“Please don't tell me you told him that. Queen, what if he shows up? I bet he's coming tonight if he has to walk from Los Angeles.”
“Oh fucking well! Pay backs a bitch and tonight her name is Queen.”
“Yeah, just the same I think we should abort the mission, just in case.”
“Abort the mission my ass! Hell with that shit! I'm fired up now and my hormones are all fucked up, so I'm getting some dick tonight whether he comes or not. He might not come, but I’m coming tonight. You can count on that shit.”
“Hormones or not, don't fuck up my wedding gift, from Mr. Big Bucks.”
“Don’t worry, he said your gift will be here today. Besides, that doesn’t have anything to do with what happens between me and Bear. You know him better than that.”
“Did he say what it was?”
“As a matter of fact he did. He said it was what they call it? Oh yeah, he said it was a surprise!”
“Very funny Slappy Nappy. Let’s get you to Lady Di so she can work a miracle on this mop you call hair. I can't believe this shit. It's the day before my wedding and I got to turn your rag muffin ass into Cinderella. Oh but it is going to be so worth it to see Teddy's face when he finds out that you let somebody else scratch his cat.”
“I don't know about all of that. Bear is going to lose his damn mind if he finds out.”
“So, you're not going to tell him?”
“Hell to the no! Why would I? I already told him that it was going to happen. I don't have to give him a blow by blow. This is strictly a - don't ask, don't tell mission. And Bear don’t need to know a damn thing about it.”
“Say whatever you want, but Teddy Davine's got class, flash and a whole lot of surplus, damn cash. Look at you riding around in a brand new, custom Mercedes Benz.”
“That he does and he's slings a big old dick too. Now, tell me how the hell am I supposed to replace a man like that.”
“Nobody said that you had to replace him. You just have to spank his ass and make him behave. Don't fuck this up for me. I'm going to need a friend that's a Millionaire.”
“What are you talking about?” Queen asked a little puzzled.
“The multimillion dollar alimony and child support settlement you'll get once you divorce Teddy.”
“Whatever! , I'm already a millionaire.”
“What? How much do you have?”
Queen hesitantly holds up five fingers.
“Bitch, where the hell did you get five million dollars? And why is this the first time I’m hearing about it?”
“Bear gave it to me. Just in case something happens to him.”
“What the fuck? Oh my Lord! Trick, have you lost your damn mind cheating on this man? Abort the mission. I say again abort the damn mission!”
“Bitch, you're the reason there even is a mission. I can't do that. I love Bear but I can't let him think he can fuck over me at will because he has money. Fuck that! I want him and I want him behaved, so I gotta tax that ass.”
“I know what I said but in retrospect, girl it ain't worth it. You need to just take your ass home, go in your room, lock the door and fly a few more solo flights or some shit. Girl, just give him to Jesus or something. Jesus can straighten him out. But whatever you do don't fuck this up. Why didn't you tell me Teddy was taking care of business like this?”
“Uhhh.. Because, it really ain't any of your damn business. Matter fact this shit doesn't leave this car. So keep your yak shut. You know that he's good to me. He just got all fucked up in the head when Paul was killed. We both did. It's almost like he can't feel anything unless he's fucking, or playing football.”
Jade turns serious for a second. “Ask him to go into counseling with you. God knows both of you have more issues than Time Magazine.”
“Things have never been this bad, Jade. He just keeps buying shit for me like that makes his bullshit okay. That's how I got this new car. And don't get me started on the jewelry. I keep most of it a safe deposit box at the bank. I'm too damn afraid to even try to wear it.”
Unexpectedly they are interrupted by the ring of Jade's cell phone. Jade looks at the display and realizes that it is Dorian. “Hold on it's my Pooh Bear. ‘Hey, what are you up to today? Do you miss me?’” She asks unaware that Dorian was screaming hysterically. “Dorian what’s wrong? Baby, you gotta calm down and tell me what's going on.”
Queen can hear the muffled sounds of Dorian screaming. “Is everything okay?”
“Hell if I know, I can't understand a word he's saying except, "Oh my God, I can't believe this shit.”
Queen, quickly pulls the car over and parks. “Let me talk to him.”
Jade gives her the phone.”Here maybe he’ll tell you what’s going on.”
“Dorian, it’s Queen. What's wrong?”
“Queen? Oh my God you won't believe what happened,” he screamed.
“Dorian try to calm down and tell us what's going on. Jade is freaking out here.”
“I’m trying… Check this out… This man came to the door and asked if I was Dorian Swan.”
“Hold on let me put you on speaker phone so that Jade can hear.” Queen maneuvers through the phone's menu until Dorian could be heard on the speaker phone.
Jade grips the seat for dear life in anticipation. “Baby is everything okay?”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm great.”
“Okay go ahead Dorian.”
“Okay, so this man came to the door and asked if I was Dorian Swan. I said yes. Then he said ‘I am Jim Stein the General Manager of Charles Town Cadillacs and I have a Cadillac Escalade for Dorian and Jade Swan.’ I said there must be some kind of mistake because we didn't order an Escalade. But he said, ‘There’s no mistake. The truck is a wedding gift from Teddy Bear Davine.’ So, I said we can't afford this. He said, ‘Mr. Davine has already paid for the truck, title, tags, and first year insurance. Here are your keys, the registration is in the glove box and there is your new truck. Congratulations.’ Baby you got to see it. Oh my God! Oh my God! I can’t believe it!”
The three of them begin to scream in unison. Jade started beating the dash board and screaming and crying. Queen sat back in total disbelief. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she pulls out her cell and dials Teddy. The phone rings and Teddy answers.
“Yes, Mye Queen.”
“You are so damn sweet. Thank you so much for doing that for them.”
“Oh, you must be talking about our wedding gift. How do they like it?”
Dorian and Jade could be heard celebrating in the background. “Can't you hear them screaming and crying. Dorian's on the cell and Jade's here with me in the car. I called so that they could thank you, but I'm not sure if they can talk right now.”
“That’s okay. Tell them that they are more than welcome. I wish I could be there with you Queen to celebrate with them. You know that, right?”
“Yeah, I do. Thanks baby. You made this day very special for them.”
“Hey tell Dorian to look in the armrest of the Caddy. There should be another surprise in there for them.”
“Hold on I'm going to put you on speaker phone.” Queen puts the phone on speaker and holds it up for Jade to hear.
“Okay go ahead, Bear.”
“Hey, Dorian, can you hear me?”
“Dorian, hang up and I'll call you back on three way.” Dorian clicks off and Queen’s manipulates her phone to get Teddy and Dorian on the same call. Jade is doe eyed and literally in a state of shock. “Okay, go ahead Bear.
“Hey man, what's up. So you like the Kitty Katty or what?”
“Oh my God! Thank you, so much man. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I'm overwhelmed. Man this is way too much. I don't know if we can accept it.”
“You can and you will. Congratulations, you two deserve to be happy. So, look in the armrest, I have one more surprise for you. I had to pull a lot of stings to get them to put that wedding card inside.”
“What wedding card. I didn't see a card. Well, actually I didn't look.”
“Teddy, thank you so much. I know I've been a bitch to you sometimes, well pretty much all the time, but I got to protect my girl. You know we love you. Thank you so much..” Jade interjected.
“Don't worry about it. I love you guys too. Dorian, get the card out of the armrest and open it.”
“Okay, wait a minute. Hang tight while I open it. No fucking way. Oh my God, Jade. There's a cashier’s check for twenty five thousand dollars.”
“Have fun on your honeymoon.”
“Oh my God! Teddy, what the hell? You got to be shitting me. Thank you, Jesus! Thank you Jesus!” Jade exclaimed in glee. The two begin to scream in celebration all over again.
“Man, your generosity is overwhelming. I know we always been boys and shit, but there is no way that we were expecting something remotely like this. Hey, if you ever need anything. Don't hesitate to call.”
“Just look out for my girl for me. Queen needs good friends like you two around. I just wanted to show you how much we appreciate your friendship. So enjoy. Hey Queen, let me holla at you.”
“Okay, let me take you off speaker. Hey, Dorian, I'm going to hang up and Jade will call you from her phone.”
“Yeah, okay no problem.”
Queen fumbles with the phone as she gets out of the car, so that she could have some privacy. “Okay Bear. What's up?”
“I know you thought that the wedding wasn't important to me. My schedule was just too screwed up and shit. I really wanted to be there. I love you and I miss the hell out of you. You know that, right?”
“I already told you it’s okay. Don't keep beating yourself up over it.”
“I know but… Have you been home yet?”
“No, why? Do I have an Escalade with a check in the arm rest waiting for me?” Queen joked.
“No. Why? Do you want an Escalade?”
“Hell, yeah! Well, if it's on the menu. That Escalade XLT pickup truck would look good on me.” Queen laughed.
“Well, maybe if you play nice this weekend we'll pick one up when I get there.”
“Okay, so who do you want me to play with?” Queen joked as Jade knocked on the car window and pointed at her watch indicating that they were going to be late.
“Keep being funny. Be good this weekend or Papa Bear might have to spank you.”
“I don't know, Mama Bear might like that shit. Hey, I gotta go before I miss my hair appointment. I'll call you when I get home.” Queen explained as she got back in the car.
“I'm sure you will. Love you.”
“I Love you too Papa Bear.”
Jade hangs her phone up and turns to Queen. She plays cool and speaks calmly. “This is unfucking believable. I don't even know what to say. Oh yeah I do.” Suddenly, she begins to scream at the top of her lungs. “Abort the Damn Mission! Abort the Damn Mission! Abort the Damn Mission! You crazy ass trick! Abort the Damn Mission!”
Queen laughs as she maneuvers effortless through the traffic. “Why I got to be a crazy ass trick?”
“I'm serious Queen, you'd better figure out a way to get some get back without jeopardizing your relationship with this man. Aside from his addiction to stray pussy, you couldn't ask for a better man.”
“That is exactly why the mission was launched. I don't really want to do it, but...”
“Then don't. I was wrong. Queen you don't have to do this.”
“I know and I don't want to. Matter of fact I'm not sure I can go through with it even if I want to.”
“That's why I say- Abort the Damn Mission!” Jade screams.
The two of them laugh. Moments later Queen pulls into the parking lot of the hair salon, but leaves the car running. “Here take my car and go home and see your wedding present. I'm going to be here for awhile.”
“That's usually what happens when you go to the salon looking like a damn Chia Pet. I pity the poor girl that has to wax that uni-brow and those furry legs. I shudder to think what she'll find uncovering that relic you call a VJ. Uh! I don't even want to think about it.”
“You talk a lot of shit for somebody who is about to walk home.” Queen joked.
“Walk, my ass. Thanks to your man I got a brand new Cadillac truck. Call me when you're done. I'm going to make you look so freaking hot that you won't even be able to recognize your own reflection in the mirror. And if and when you do your dirt, then the score will be settled. Then you're going to marry this man and give him a house full of kids. And we will never speak of this again. Do you understand?”
“I don't know about all that bullshit, but yes I understand.”
To say the least, Queen had a lot to think about. Truth be told she really didn’t want to bring another man into her life or her bed. Well, not unless that man was Christian. Unfortunately, Christian had already made it crystal clear that he wasn’t willing to go any further until Queen was completely done with Teddy. Who knows when that was going to happen. Queen couldn’t even imagine what her world would look like without Teddy. Since Paul died they had been inseparable- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. They shared a similar morbid darkness from that experience that forged an unbreakable bond that wouldn’t allow them to venture far from the comfort of each other’s arms. So, much so that Queen had to call off her wedding to Logic, because she couldn’t stay out of Bear’s embrace or his bed. So, now what? Could she finally be strong enough to walk away? She truly doubted it, not even for a spectacular man like Dr. Christian Love.
CHAPTER 26
Unlike Queen, Christian did not have the luxury of taking off work. He had already delivered two babies thus far and he hoped his other patient delivered in time for him to make it to the bachelor party. The week had been pretty hectic and he was kind of looking forward to unwinding with Dorian and the guys. It had been awhile since he had a boys’ night out.
As he nursed a cup of coffee, charting, at the nursing station his phone rang.
“Hi, it's Dr. Love. How can I help you?”
“Dr. Love. I still don't know how you manage to say that shit with a straight damn face. What time are we going to meet up tonight?”
“Tonight? Who is this?”
“It's me Dorian. Don't tell me that my Best Man forgot about my Bachelor party.”
“Hey, what up D.? No, you know I didn't forget. I'm the one who arranged it. I'm trying to get out of here early tonight. I'll swing by to pick you up somewhere around 9:00. I'll call you when I'm on my way. How's everything going?”
“Man shit is bananas right now. Teddy just shocked the hell out of me. I still haven’t recovered from that.”
“Oh yeah, what'd he do?” Christian nonchalantly asked as he skimmed the patient’s chart.
“Man, you wouldn't believe me if I told you. So I'll show you when you get here.”
“What? Try me?”
“Man he bought me a brand new, fully loaded Escalade sitting on twenty four inch custom rims. That shit is hypnotic!”
“Damn… What color is it?”
“Black of course, with cream leather interior and cherry wood trim. You know he only knows one way to go.”
“Yeah, I know… All the fucking way.” Christian laughed.
“I haven’t even told you the crazy ass part.”
“Oh yeah, what’s that?”
“He put a cashier’s check for twenty five thousand dollars in a wedding card, and had them put it in the armrest.”
“Man, he really hooked you up.”
“Yeah, he definitely took the edge off. Money was starting to get tight the closer we came to the wedding. Bills just started coming from everywhere.”
“I told you that I got your back if you need anything.”
“I know, but I’m good, especially now. Look, I'm not going to hold you up. I'll see you tonight.”
“So, is Teddy coming or what?”
