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“Bobby?”
Shanda said, “He’s back? I thought she kicked him out. I can only imagine how pissed she is having to deal with that again.”
“Who the hell is Bobby?” Jerry snapped.
“Her ex-husband. I guess he showed up and crashed on her couch. Last time I talked to her she had kicked him out. Guess he is back and mooching off her some more. It’s a shame. She has the kindest, most generous heart, and people take advantage of that. And then there are those who are too blind to appreciate her,” Shanda said.
Jerry knew that last part was a dig at him. He appreciated everything about her. Because she was so amazing, he knew she deserved better than what he could give her. Jerry knew what she wanted wasn’t money, it was something money couldn’t buy. It was also something he wasn’t capable of giving.
He pulled out his cell phone and tried her number. It went directly to voicemail. Fuck. “I have to go.”
“Jerry, are you sure you want to do that? It sounds like there’s already a man in her life,” Clark stated.
“Yeah, there is. It’s me,” he snapped and left them all staring after him.
Before he could make it out the door, Shanda caught his arm, “Jerry, she doesn’t love Bobby, if that is what you’re worried about. They aren’t involved at all. Brenda told him he could stay there without getting Reanna’s approval first. All I know was Reanna wasn’t happy about the situation before. I’m sure she isn’t again.”
“Why are you telling me this?” he asked.
“Because I see the look in your eyes. You care very much about her. And from what she has said to me, she feels the same. Don’t let unfounded jealously blind you to what is important, which is how you two feel about each other.”
Jerry said, “I really did fuck up. That’s why she’s not here.”
“Then go and fix it. One thing I have learned about the Heart men, you like to act like you don’t have a heart, but the truth is, you’re all heart. You’ll think of what to say.”
“The only good thing about this long ride, it gives me plenty of time to do a lot of thinking,” he said. It wasn’t just about what he wanted to say, but what he wanted going forward. What was the point of fixing it if he was only going to hurt her again?
Shanda gave him a kiss on the cheek and said, “Don’t overthink it. The head only confuses things.”
He nodded and left. Telling a Heart man not to think is like telling him not to breathe. That is all they do, 24/7. That is also what makes them difficult to love. They need to rationalize every aspect of everything. When it comes to a relationship, women tend not to find any enjoyment in that. Jerry hadn’t really done much of that with Reanna, at least not while he was with her. He saved all the internal battles for when he was home.
Speaking what he thought was what landed him in hot water. He might as well have told her he was embarrassed to be with her. That sure as hell wasn’t the case. Jerry truly was trying to protect her. Now that his mother knew about them, she would butt in. If not today, Reanna would be getting an invitation for lunch or something very soon. The problem with that is Reanna being nice, she wouldn’t stand a chance with his mother. She really needs a job interrogating people. People who aren’t family or friends.
The ride wasn’t long enough tonight. He arrived at her doorstep with no more clarity than he had before. Coming here might have been a mistake. As soon as the door opened and a man answered, he really questioned what the fuck he was doing there.
“Who are you?” he said.
Jerry looked the guy over. He had loser written all over him. “I’m here to see Reanna.”
“She’s in bed.”
“Fine. I know the way,” Jerry said, pushing past who he assumed was Bobby.
“Hey, you can’t just walk in here like you own the place,” Bobby said.
Jerry turned to him and asked, “What part of this place is yours?” Bobby said nothing. “Exactly. Now why don’t you pack your shit while I talk to Reanna?”
“Why should I pack?” Bobby asked.
“Because you might want your shit when I toss your ass out of here. Consider yourself lucky that I’ve given you a warning.” Jerry stared at Bobby until Bobby backed down.
“Can’t fucking believe this. Now what am I supposed to do?” Bobby mumbled.
“How about grow the fuck up and get a job. Take care of yourself and don’t come back mooching off Reanna. Is that a long enough list for you?” Jerry growled.
“Asshole,” Bobby said half under his breath.
“This is me being nice. Trust me, you don’t want to see me when I’m an asshole,” Jerry said before climbing the stairs to go and talk to Reanna. He didn’t get too far. She was standing at the top and from her expression, she’d heard everything.
