Page 21 of Sun Kissed Moments

“I did. Told him to stay from ‘round my mama and to call my sister at least once a month.”

“And? Did he follow your directions?”

“To a muhfuckin’ T.”

She thought for a minute and asked, “Do you think your mom ever missed him?”

Shrugging, I answered, “If she did, she never showed it. The last relationship she had, died with her. I’m still cool with Watts and his sons.”

She smiled. “That’s good to know.”

We settled into a more lighthearted topic: my career.

“I’m actively in the process of tryin’ to purchase a label out of London,” I told her.

Eyes wide, she quizzed, “UMR?”

“UMR,” I confirmed.

“Oh, that’s dope, Dane!”

“Thanks. Gotta secure it first. It’s one of the largest record labels in the world, so to be honest, this will be one of the biggest accomplishments of my career.”

“That’s awesome,” she praised. “Do you plan on keeping it London-based?”

“That’s something we’ll discuss together. I can’t be leavin’ you every time they need me over there. Especially when we start having babies.” I shook my head. “I can’t be away from my family like that.”

“Aww, I bet you’re gon’ be a good daddy,” she said.

“I’ma be a good husband, too,” I informed her.

Amused, she shook her head and continued eating. Once we were full, I cleaned up, then joined her on the couch to finish the movie. An hour later, she lay across my lap, sleeping. Carefully, I got up, went to the bedroom to grab a blanket, then brought it back and placed it over her. Since she was fast asleep, I saw myself out.

Back inside my suite, I congratulated myself for making it through another evening with just a few kisses and cuddles.

I checked my phone and replied to some messages before calling it a night. Tomorrow was Justina’s birthday, and I had plenty planned for her. My mama would be so fucking proud of me.

I opened the door for Dane and paused. He stood there looking sexy in a pair of designer jeans, and a designer white T-shirt. He smelled dangerously sexy, and his smile was even more dangerous. His locs were piled on top of his head, and he had a fresh lineup. As fine as Dane looked, the wiggling chocolate drop nestled in the crook of his arm stole all my attention.

Immediately in love, I practically ripped the miniature chocolate poodle from Dane’s hands. The fluffy pup wiggled and licked all over my face as I squealed.

“Happy birthday,” Dane said. “From our son and me.”

I snickered. “Our son, Dane?”

“Yep. Our first baby. We should call him DJ.”

“Dane Junior?”

“Nope. Dane and Justina, since we're co-parenting until you make us official. We can’t have any children until then.”

I giggled uncontrollably. “You are such a lunatic.”

“I’ll be that,” he replied just as a few men appeared behind him.

Dane moved me aside as the men carried gift bags, boxes, and garment bags inside my suite. I stood there looking crazy while Dane ordered them around, letting them know where to put everything. Two more men came through the door. One carried a plethora of birthday balloons. The other carried a cake and a huge teddy bear. After everything was in its place, the men left as quickly as they came.

Dane stood in the living room and motioned me over. I scratched behind DJ’s ears as I joined him. He stood in front of me, bent down, and kissed me.