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“Yeah.” Chivon couldn’t break that hard smile.
“Good! And because you had such a good time, Auntie brought something for you.” Lex pulled a lollipop from the pocket of her blazer. “It’s coconut-flavored, so it won’t stain your mouth.” She winked and handed it over to Chivon.
“Tank you!” my baby managed, still not fully clear with her pronunciations.
But her every expression was understood by most.
“You’re very welcome, cutie pie,” Lex cooed before standing straight, leaving Chivon to tear open the candy. “And my sugary treat for you is here, too.” Before I could ask what the hell she meant, Lex pivoted, bringing into view a red-boned shortie. Long lashes, pretty grin, and high cheekbones piqued my interest right away. “Sin—Jas,” she corrected herself, and rightfully. “This is Josie, the friend of mine I was telling you about.”
Oh. Damn.
Shortie’s arm rushed to me eagerly. “Hi, Jas. I’ve heard a little something about you.”
Getting myself together, I reached for her hand in the air and shook it. “It’s Ojasvi,” I corrected. “I hope all good things…but that depends on who talked. If it was First Lady, I’m not sure how much of it is true.”
Lex laughed, and Josie’s smile stretched. “Who elseknowsyou?” Her eyes skirted over to my Chivon.
That was odd.
What did it mean?
“Forward, are we?” Lex’s hand went beneath her wild hair to the back of her neck.
Ignoring whatever that was, I tossed my gaze to Chivon, chowing down on the sugar pop. “Chivon here do,” I added. “I heard you got a little shortie, too.”
“I do.” Josie kneeled down and waved. “Hi, Chivon. You’re a very pretty girl. You look just like your daddy.”
When Chivon’s only response was a smile as she sucked on her lollipop, I wiggled her arm again. “What do you say?”
Chivon’s confused eyes rolled up at me.
“What should she say?” Josie playfully challenged me.
I blinked, confused my damn self. “Thank you.”
Josie’s lashes met. “For being told she’s pretty?”
“Nah. For looking like me.”
Both Josie and Lex cracked the hell up. But I didn’t join in. That’s when I got to see how pretty Josie’s smile was. Her beauty was loud and edgy as hell. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d been impressed by a woman.
“Oh, hello!” Lex’s attention diverted just behind me. “Great to see you in the tabernacle today.”
I turned to find Peach approaching with a warm smile. “Praise the Lord, First Lady Carmichael.”
Peach…
She was tall in high heels and a burgundy dress revealing her feminine build. Blonde, long hair running down her back. Makeup mild, but hinted on her pretty face. The woman resembled her crew: fashionable and dripping with hints of top designers. TheChanelearrings in her lobes sparkled, as did the diamonds in herCartiernecklace, matching her wrist. The other arm was strapped in a glisteningRollie. She may have been the more spiritual and religious one of her crew, but Peach stayed laced like her girls.
“Godmommy!” Chivon screamed hard as hell, excited to see her.
My baby abandoned my hand and ran toward Peach, who scooped her up quickly, nuzzling her nose into Chivon’s neck. I guessed because she wore lipstick and didn’t want to stain her face.
Then Peach and Lex embraced. “I hope you enjoyed the Word,” Lex fished politely.
“Always.” Peach’s smile was big but reserved. I knew she fangirled over Ezra but would never slip in front of him or his wife. She wasn’t like that. Peach had class. “I can’t think of many capable of infusing an unadulterated remah word into a logos message so eloquently, so controlled, and confidently. I take notes each time.”
“Praise God,” Lex whispered, nodding her head humbly.
