All Mye Queen's Men, Chronicles of Love - Volume II, page 24
“Damn! That's a whole lot of sausage. That man is deformed. I need a drink.” Queen announced as she waved for a waiter to bring her a glass of champagne.
“You're going to need a stronger drink than that if you plan on tackling that monster. What did he say?”
“He wants to talk to me after the show.”
“Oh yeah? What did you tell him?”
“I said okay.”
“I've seen that look and I don't like it. Queen you don't know that man. Don’t fuckin do this bullshit tonight.”
“Damn Jade, I know that I don’t know him. All I know is that my hormones have just spiraled out of control and he’s the reason. The back of my skirt is probably soaking wet.”
“Queen, I'm begging you, please don't do it. Get his number, hell call him if you want to but don't fuck with this man tonight. I've got a bad feeling about this bullshit.”
“Jade, I talk a lot of shit, but that's a whole lot of dick. I am not about to fuck with that.” Queen declared as she welcomes the champagne from the waiter. “I can't get caught up with this young boy. Shit I'll mess around and get strung out on him, Christian, Bear and Logic. I think you're right I'm going to take a pass on this one.”
“You'd better, cause I think Teddy is planning a surprise visit. It wouldn't surprise me if he's on his way to the airport right now.”
“Bear's not coming. He would have been here by now if he was coming. Besides, if he was coming he wouldn't be crying and pissing his pants, because he thought I was going to fuck with somebody tonight.”
“I hope you're right, but from the way he sounds, Teddy is about his business tonight. He is serious about coming to Baltimore tonight.”
Moments later, all of the dancers come from the back, dressed in street clothes and ready to party with the women. Derrick, aka Chocolate Thunder Down Under heads straight for Queen. Several of the women attempt to ambush him on the dance floor, but he politely excuses himself and continues over to Queen.
“Here comes your boy, King Dingaling.” Jade teased.
“Mye Queen will you take a walk with me?” Derrick asks as he extends his hand for Queen to come with him.
“Jade watch my purse I'll be right back.”
“Queen, don't go far and don't be gone too long.”
“I promise I'll be right back. You got my keys and everything where can I go?” Jade picks up Queen's cell and snaps a picture of Queen and Derrick standing in front of her, holding hands.
“Oh, I know you will. And you know why.”
Queen doesn’t respond. Uncertain, she continues to hold Derrick's hand as she follows him out of the Penthouse. She could tell that she was very attracted to this young man, but she also knew that she loved Bear and she was fairly convinced that she had fallen in love with Christian. So what the fuck was she doing and where the hell were they going?
CHAPTER 30
“I don't think your girl is feeling me.” Derrick said to break the uneasy silence as they walked hand in hand to the penthouse elevator.
“Don't take it personally. It's not who you are...”
“Yeah, I know. I've heard this one before. It's not who I am it's what I do. Am I right?”
“No, actually it has nothing to do with what you do. And may I add that you are extremely good at what you do, but that's not the problem. It's complicated like I said.” Queen admits as she follows Derrick towards the elevator, where he presses the down button.
“Alright, go with me to the bar downstairs and you can tell me about it.”
“Why are we going downstairs to the bar, when we have an open bar right here?” Queen protests. “You know what, why not? I need to get out of here for a while.”
The elevator arrives and Derrick holds the door while Queen gets on. The elevator is empty and the two are alone for the first time. Queen could smell his cologne. He smelled good enough to eat. An image of her licking Derrick’s huge lollipop momentarily flashed through Queen’s brain.
“Don't worry I'm not going to try to attack you or anything.”
Derrick’s voice and the word “attack” quickly brought her back to reality. “Oh I'm not worried. I'm a Muay Thai Champ. And I haven't had a workout in a minute.”
“Muay Thai? I'm scared of you girl. I'm a big mixed martial arts fan. You any good?”
“I said I was a champion. Don't let the skirt confuse you baby.”
“Since we’re on the subject of that skirt... That skirt has confused the hell out of me from the moment I saw you. Mye Queen, you look freakishly hot. I haven't been able to take my eyes off of you since I walked into the suite. What's that all about?”
“Pheromones I guess.” Queen nonchalantly replies.
“You think that's what it is, because my body is craving you? Do you know what I'm talking about?”
“Yeah kind of... Hormones are a funny thing.” Queen stares off into space in an attempt to evade the whole conversation, because her hormones have officially reached overload at this point.
“Tell me you don't feel it too.” Derrick challenged as he moves closer and reaches out to hold Queen around the waist. “It's like some astronomical force that’s drawing the two of us together.”
Queen averts her attention away from him and continues to watch the elevator display panel as the elevator descends to the lobby.
“What's up? You don't really strike me as the shy type. Talk to me. What’s wrong?”
Before Queen could speak the elevator stops and another couple gets on. Queen and Derrick separate but continue to hold hands in silence as the elevator descends to the lobby. Derrick is consumed by Queen’s beauty. He couldn’t take his eyes or his mind off of her. He was drawn to her like a powerful magnet and try as hard as he might he couldn’t avert his gaze. Unfortunately, for some reason Queen wouldn’t even look at him.
“You are so incredibly beautiful.” He whispered in her ear.
Queen looked up at him with big doe eyes, and simply smiled a wry smile before looking away.
They exit off the elevator and head towards the lounge where they get drinks from the bar and take a small booth in the back.
“So what's really up? What's with the shy girl routine? Is my breath stank or something?”
Queen laughs, “What? No of course not. I guess it's my turn to be cliché and say that I don't normally do this.”
“Do what? What are you talking about?”
“Leave a party with a strange man.”
“Please don't tell me that you're married.”
“I'm not married, but I might as well be. I've been in a committed relationship for a long time.”
“How long is long?”
“Approximately five years now.”
“Is it serious? I mean, do you live together?”
“See, that's complicated.”
“Not really. You either live together or you don't. Which one is it?”
“We have a home in LA and a home in Baltimore. I live here because of my job and he lives in LA because of his job.”
“So what does he do that's so damn important that he's not here with you?”
“Complicated, yet again.”
“Look just be straight with me. I mean I'm going to be straight with you. Anyway, we're just talking. Nobody is judging anybody right?”
“Yeah I guess. I just don't go around talking about this shit. It's really not cool. In fact it’s kind of dangerous.”
“Look you can trust me? Just say it. What does he do for a living?”
Queen hesitates before answering. “He's an Archangel.”
Derrick looks shocked. “He’s a what?”
“He’s an Angel.”
“You mean like an Angel from Heaven, with the white robe, wings and golden halo type Angel?”
“No more like a white and gold, halo on the helmet wearing Football Player.”
“He's a fucking LA Archangel? I'm sorry I didn't mean to curse.”
“It's okay. I kind of have a potty mouth of my own. Yeah he plays football for Los Angeles. I told you it's complicated.”
“Who is it?”
“That's where I have to shut up. I probably said too much already.”
“No, really I'm harmless. I won’t kidnap you and hold you for random or some shit. I'm a good guy. I'm just trying to see if he's anybody recognizable.”
“I'm sure you are a good guy, but I've already said too much. In fact, I really need you to be discreet about this.”
“No problem. I mean you really haven't told me much. I’m not going to tell anyone. So, is this is why your girl's was tripping? She thinks that you're walking away from some money?”
“Basically. Actually she thinks I'm being foolish.”
“What are you talking about? Foolish about me? We just met.”
“See my Angel has an issue with a wayward dick. And I've grown tired of tolerating it. So I thought about an indiscretion of my own to even the score.”
“So, does this indiscretion that you are considering have anything to do with me?”
“Not really. I mean it doesn't have a name or a face. Actually, it's just something that I was toying with. I'm not really going to go through with it. I couldn't even if I really wanted to. I told you my situation is complicated.”
“So why are you here with me?”
“I guess because you asked and I wanted to get out of Estrogen Land for a while. And I'll admit that I am strangely extremely, attracted to you.”
“You're not trying to proposition me are you? Cause if you are put your wallet up. All of this, for you, is free.”
Queen laughed. “No, trust me. I'm not trying to buy you. And please don't tell me it's for sell. But, thanks anyway for the free offer. Although, I'm not sure if you're right for the job.”
“Why? What are the qualifications?”
“There are no specific qualifications, but there is an age limit to ride this ride.”
“What, you think I'm too young for you?”
“Yeah, how old are you?”
“I'm twenty five. How old are you?”
“Old enough to know better than to answer that question. Let me see your license.”
Derrick pulls out his wallet and fishes out his Maryland State Driver’s License. He hands it to Queen. “What, you think I’m lying to you?” He laughed.
“What's your date of birth?”
“What does it say on the license?” Derrick stood his ground.
Queen inspects the license and gleams a ton of info before giving it back to Derrick. “Here you go.”
“So, am I old enough to ride or what?”
“You look a lot younger than you are. My mistake. You're good.”
“So, is there a financial requirement? A brutha does alright but he ain't working with Angel money.” Derrick jokes.
“Money's overrated.”
“Yeah, that's what rich people tell poor people, so that they can sleep at night.”
“Who said I was rich? My boyfriend's rich. I'm only rich by association.”
“That still makes you rich. So you're willing to give it all up for pay back?”
“Not really. I don't really want to lose him, but I can't continue being disrespected.”
“Damn, he's disrespecting you too?”
“Only in the since that he's starting to take me for granted. We've agreed to overlook an indiscretion or too, but his shit is getting out of hand.”
“He's a damn fool to cheat on someone as incredible as you. He obviously doesn't have a clue what he has. It's as bad as wiping your ass with the Mona Lisa. Why hasn’t he married you? Has he ever even asked you to marry him?”
“Five times, but I've declined each time.” Queen admits as she takes a big sip of her Pina Colada.
“So, you won't even take his damn ring? Damn that's ...”
“Complicated. Look this was great. But I'd better get back upstairs before Jade sends him our picture.”
“She'd out you like that?” Derrick laughed.
“Hell yeah. She's already sent him a picture of one of the strippers with his head up my skirt.”
“So, what's up with us? Are we going to hang out later or what? I know I can't splurge on you like that nigga but I'll show you a good time, treat you nice and take good care of you.”
“I don't know. Look, I'd better get back up stairs. Thanks Derrick for being a gentleman and a friend.”
“Damn, can a brutha get some contact info or what?”
“You can give me yours. I don't give out my number.”
“And I wonder why...” Derrick jokes as he fishes out his wallet once again.
“I know you're not going to call. I can't believe that God will allow me to meet such an incredible woman and never give me an opportunity to see her again. So, can I at least get a good bye kiss?”
“I don't know about all that. We can shake hands, but kissing is a whole different thing.”
“No tongue. I promise.”
“I don't know where your mouth has been. Oh yeah, that's right I do. On second thought, let's just shake hands, from a distance.” Queen joked.
“Hell, you're the one with a boyfriend. Where has your mouth been?”
“Certainly not there in a while.”
“Damn girl, you ain't getting none? That’s some bullshit!”
“I told you it was complicated.”
“It's bullshit what it is.” Derrick leans in for a kiss and pauses. Queen leans in and gently kisses him on the cheek. He smiles and gives her a hug after placing a business card in her hand.
“Thanks for the drink.” Queen said as she takes careful inventory of the delicious chocolate that she was turning down for no damn good reason.
“Anytime. You know you can call me if you need someone to talk. I'm a good listener.”
Queen smiles. “I might just do that.” She scans the business card and realizes that Derrick is the owner of Chocolate Drop Inc.
“Maybe you'll let me take you out for dinner one evening.”
“Maybe so. I'd better get back upstairs.” Queen leaves the bar and heads towards the elevator. Derrick follows in close tow.
“By the way Mye Queen. Any man that would leave such a stunningly sexy, woman alone and unsatisfied is a damn fool or gay.”
“He's not gay. Actually, I left him unattended. I guess I have to share some of the blame. But thanks.”
“If you were my woman I'd probably have a GPS on that rump.” Derrick joked as he lingered behind Queen to enjoy the view.
Queen abruptly stops and turns to look at him after realizing what he was doing. “So, what makes you think he hasn't already thought of that?”
“Yeah, you're right. I'm sure he knows that you're in a Hotel Lounge having a drink with an exotic dancer whose dick hasn't stopped getting hard since the moment he laid eyes on you.”
Queen presses the elevator button. Derrick draws close behind her, places his hands on her shoulders and whispers in her ear. “Queen I understand that you are a little fragile right now. So I don't want to unwrap you too soon. I want to be able to take my time with you and show you that I can get a little deeper than twelve inches. Believe it or not a brutha's got layers. So, I'm willing to be patient and wait for your call. I think that we'd be good together.”
Queen remained silent, trying to assess the gravity of the situation. She knew she wanted to step out and get a little sticky – icky and some revenge in the process, but she wasn't sure she could go through with it. Well, at least without entering into another dead end relationship and hurting Christian in the process. She realized it wasn't going to be as easy as she thought to even the score.
“I'd really love an opportunity to get to spend some time with you. I don't mean tonight, but when you've had a chance to sort some things out. I can tell that shit is upside down and crazy for you right now, so if you ever need to talk, just call me. We can at least be friends. Okay?” Derrick continues.
After getting absolutely no response Derrick spins Queen around to see if she was listening. “Did you hear a word I said?” He asked confused.
Queen burst into laughter. “You lost me at twelve inches. I didn't hear a damn thing you said after that.”
“Women never do.” Derrick laughed with her. “So, I guess I can expect a call.”
“Maybe, if I get sick of putting up with the bullshit.”
Derrick smiled and held her close. “I like you Mye Queen. I like you a lot. So, are you going to give me a chance to show you how much or what?”
“I don't know. I'd better get back to the party. The guys will be coming over from the Bachelor Party soon.”
“So, is the Angel in town?”
“Would I be down here with you if he was?”
“I like how you like to answer a question with a question. Which in fact is merely a semi-clever way of evading the question all together. But to answer your question… Yeah, I think you would still be here with me. Because tonight, you're looking for something that he is incapable of giving you. And admit it or not you want me. And I think you don't know what to do with that. But that's all cool.” Derrick said as they stepped on the empty elevator.
“To be honest, I know exactly what I want to do with that and you. The problem is I don't know you like that. You could be walking around with the Eboli virus for all I know. So, it's just a lot safer and easier to do nothing rather than to do something incredibly stupid. So, yeah I was avoiding the question by asking another question, but the answer is who knows.”
“You should know. He's suppose to be your man. If you can't control him then maybe you don't need him.”
“Hey, what can I say? Millionaire boyfriends don't just fall from the sky. So maybe I shouldn't be so hasty to regulate him.”
“You'd be surprised. So, which would you prefer if you had to choose, good, faithful dick or millions and millions of dollars?”
“Wow, that's a hard one.” Queen joked.
“Yeah, literally.”
“I think I'd choose the good faithful dick, every time. I can make my own damn money.”
“Good. So go out with me tonight. I haven't quite made my first million, but I'm faithful and as you can see the dick stays hard when it's around you.”
