The Promises He Made

^Chapter 51^

Chanelle's p.o.v

I walked down the stairs and glanced over at the couch to see Hakeem sound asleep. He looks so peaceful...... I hate it!

I decided to make breakfast for everyone since the twins will be up any minute and Deandre will sleep in for another two hours. I made their favorites. French toast, strawberry waffles, chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, and sausage. I also poured the kids their favorite juice and made Deandre a mango-berry smoothie. I just made me a small a fruit salad.

'It goes down in my kitchen'

I put the finishing touches on the food as I heard movement behind me.

"Good morning, gorgeous." I heard a deep man voice say.

"Good morning, babe. You're up awfully early."  I state without turning around.

"I mean you got it smellin good up in here. Woke a nigga right up." He stated walking close to me.

"Well good because we need to talk about a few things. And you have to be on campus soon...." I state still stirring the grits.

He didn't say anything.

"Baby, I know I say this a lot but I am so proud of you! You did what most of your family said you couldn't. You finna get your degree." I cheer slightly before setting the spoon down and looking at the oven.

I exhaled slowly as I grabbed my stomach. A pain shot thru making me feel anxious and a bit nauseous. I raised my eyebrows as I inhaled.

"What's wrong?" He asks coming close to me. I leaned on the counter and covered my forehead and my eyes with my hand.

"Um...Nothing I'm just not feeling too good." I said with my hand on my stomach.

Maybe that barbecue steak I had last night at the restaurant was a bad idea. I feel like im gonna throw up.

"You okay?" He rubs my back in small circles.

"Yeah. I'm just kinda dizzy." I state as I tried to stand up straight. I lost my balance for a second but he caught me just in time.

"Babe, you sure you're okay?" He asks unsurely.

"Yeah.... Just hold me for a second." I state covering my face as I tried to regain my balance. I closed my away in order to stop being so dizzy. But it didn't do much. I feel like I'ma faint. I took deep breaths to calm myself and stay awake.

Okay somebody is getting sued because they clearly don't know how to make a steak!

"Babe help me to the couch. I feel like Ima faint." I state holding onto his shirt with my eyes closed. He lifted me bridal style, carried me to the living room and laid me on the couch.

I covered my face with my shirt and took a few deep breaths to calm my upset stomach before looking in front of me. I gasped as I looked at the man who's arms I was just in.

"What the hell?! Hakeem?!! Get away from me." I push him back slightly.

"Aye, you fell on me and was sweet talking me when we were in the kitchen. All I said was good morning. Next thing I know you talkin bout some 'hold me' type shit. You know you was flirting with me." He brags with a slight smirk.

"I thought you were my man! Obviously!" I yell kicking at him. He dodged my foot and laughed slightly.

"Yeah. Say whatchu want. I know you still love me." He teases.