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“You’re laughing but I’m serious,” I told him, lowering his hand between my thighs. He moaned and bit down on his bottom lip, expression turning quite serious. “Every time we talk about the future, this is what your words do to me.”
As he made his way between my legs, Ru told me, “I hope you know they aren’t just words. You can trust my actions to align with every declaration I make to you.”
“I know, baby. I trust you… even more now.”
Our lips connected, and he wasted no time pulling his shaft out and running his head between my slick folds. In no mood for long bouts of foreplay, I took him into my hand and guided him inside. We fed each other moans as he filled me with medium-paced, methodical strokes. Gripping his biceps, I released low moans as I relaxed against the bed.
I loved making love to Amaru. His eyes, his words, his movements… they were always my undoing. Even when we were fucking and being straight-up nasty, he still handled me in a way that made me feel respected and classy. There wasn’t anything about this man that I didn’t love and trust, and I was so glad we finally gave love a chance.
Twenty-Three
Amaru
That Monday
Milli and I came home to bullshit. By lunchtime, I was getting a call that AJ had gotten into a fight at school. While most Memphis city schools were out all this week for Thanksgiving break, the private school AJ and Lis went to wouldn’t be out until Wednesday, but they’d still have a full week out. I didn’t think I needed to call Amelia, but when I made it to the principal’s office and AJ told me what happened, I decided to fill her in when we left.
They were trying to suspend my son for the fight and expulsion was even on the table, and until I heard the details, I was all for it. From what AJ was saying, the fight happened because he was sticking up for Alisia.
“So you’re saying they were bullying her?” I confirmed.
One of the good things about this school was their no-bullying policy. Because so many children were taking their lives because of bullying, the school reserved the right to expel students who were caught bullying. I’d raised my son to not only defend himself but anyone else in trouble, so it didn’t surprise me to hear him say he was taking up for Lis.
“They were. And this wasn’t the first time.”
“When was?” Principal Spencer asked.
“I don’t know but the last time was last month. Milli came up here and handled that,” he said, forcing me to hide my smile.
“Milli is Alisia’s mother,” I clarified. “I remember her mentioning some kids in her math class bullying Alisia. She came up here to speak with the teacher and the students and we thought it was over, but obviously that wasn’t the case.”
“Well, I’m sorry to hear that Alisia was being bullied, but because we have no proof of that, it’s your word against theirs, and everyone that was in the bathroom is saying you started the fight for no reason.”
“My son is not a liar. If he says Alisia was being bullied and he was taking up for her, that’s exactly what happened.”
Cutting the principal off, AJ said, “One of my friends was recording it. He has a video.”
Spencer called for the boy to come to the office. Sure enough, Ray had a recording of the altercation. It started with an argument in the girl’s bathroom that centered around Alisia. The girls in there were doing typical mean girl stuff, hating because Lis was smart and pretty and she dressed well. When the boys went in to see what happened, the one AJ got into a fight with joined in on the bullying. AJ told him not to, and the boy went as far as to shove him and Lis, so AJ did what he was taught to do and taught him a lesson that had his nose and mouth bleeding by the time teachers came in to break up the fight.
“As you can see, all three of those girls and that boy were bullying Alisia. And the boy put his hands on her and my son first. So I need you to make sure all four of them are expelled. Now I’ll agree to Amaru being suspended for two or three days because he did fight, but it was for a good reason.”
Spencer sat back in his seat. He rocked from side to side as he massaged his chin. “I’ll make it happen. Amaru, you can go back to class. I’m not going to suspend you for doing the right thing. Next time, use your words or get a teacher even if someone does put their hands on you.”
“I’m checking him out early,” I said before AJ could even respond.
This school was predominately white and Indian, and a lot of the parents did things differently than Milli and I did. Our kids weren’t raised to be bullied or attacked and not do something about it. As we walked out of the school I told AJ, “I’m proud of you, son. You did the right thing.” I gave him a side hug. “You know I don’t condone violence, but I also don’t condone bullying. Always stand up for yourself and Lis. And if anyone ever puts their hands on her, you break them hos off.”
He laughed but nodded his agreement. “I’m always going to look out for Lis. That’s my sister. She’s always going to be safe with me.”
Pride continued to fill my heart as I pulled him into my side. “Let’s go to the mall and get you some new shoes.”
“Aye, thank you, Dad!”
“You’re welcome, but remember, I’m not rewarding fighting or bad behavior; I’m rewarding you doing the right thing.”
“Yes, sir. I know. I tried to get them to leave without getting physical, but he was trying to show out because he liked one of those girls.”
“Figures.” I waited until we were in the car to ask, “How would you feel about Milli and I dating?”
