If I have to (bwwm)

Chapter 32

Emerson above

James pov.

"So wait you just told her about all this? Everything our family does and she didn't leave" Eli asked.

"Yeah man. She was a little nervous at first but she's cool now. She just doesn't want to be involved. " I said proudly.

"Well, then she doesn't want to be with you. James you know we can't have any lose strings around us. " Keith said in a serious tone.

Eli and I give him weird looks, Then he elaborates "She can't accept you and not want to be involved. Being with you will make her a target. "

I get mad just thinking about someone hurting Morgan because of me. My brother notices the discomfort on my face.

"Don't worry I'll just make sure Ali talks to her. Also I'll have a background check done on her we put it off long enough. "

"Let's see if she stays after all of this. No offense James but Morgan doesn't look like she can handle this" Eli chimed in.

"She can handle it. Besides she doesn't have a choice" I glared at Eli. At this point I've accepted that I'm hooked on Morgan. So her handling this is going to happen. Background checks,blood samples whatever it takes. Everyone is going to see that she's here to stay.

"Let's hope so little bro. Otherwise, you can kiss your little angel goodbye."

Morgan

"You don't want no problem want no problem me. Aye, you don't want no problem want no-

"Morgan hurry up we're gonna be late." Destiny hollered.

"I'm coming. "

As always I'm the last one to get ready. All I have to do is slip on my shoes and jacket then we're good to go.

"Okay, I'm ready to go," I said rushing down the stairs. Ali Destiny and I pile in my car and head over to Chloe's.

When we get there we decided not to use our key to let ourselves in. Instead, we knock and allow Chloe to greet us. You know like normal people.

Chloe's apartment doesn't look like Chloe's apartment. It actually looks like someone lives here. Her place usually feels like a frat house. Now it feels like someone from better homes and gardens been here.

"Y'all we might be in the wrong place," I said.

"Damn Chloe, did you rob pier one import? This place is deck out." Ali said.

"Well, I can't take the credit. Emmy is an interior designer. "

"Where is she I "whispered.

"She's in the kitchen " Chloe whispered back.

"Girl, you have a kitchen?"Destiny teased.

"Well it was hard to find at first but I managed to make it." A voice spoke up and said.

"Hi, I'm Emerson."In front, us stood a beautiful dark skinned woman. She's tall and has an amazing physique. She has one of those familiar faces. The type that you have seen before but can't remember where.

"Babe I was supposed to introduce you" Chloe whined.

"Well coco you took too long" she replied.

The three us stood there stunned by them. Pet names really?

"Um hi I'm Ali this is Destiny and that's Morgan. "

"It's nice to meet you guys. Coco has told me so much about you" Emerson said. She surprised us when she pulled us in for hugs "Sorry I'm a hugger. "

"Okay, let's move this party into the kitchen. Emmy is an awesome cook."

We all made small talk over dinner. Chloe was right Emerson is a great cook. She seems really nice too, but there is something different about her.

The night is going good until Destiny brings up James again and always.

She asked how did I take the news. I immediately look at Chloe and then at Emerson.

"Its cool Morgan she knows. "
Emerson nods in agreement.
"Great just one more person who knew before me," I said clearly annoyed.

"Well, my family was apart of it at one point." She responded.

I ignore her and tell Destiny that I'm okay.

"Really little miss sweetheart is okay with dating a big bad criminal" The way Destiny said that was weird. Her tone was antagonistic like she trying to push my buttons.

"You'd be surprised by how much I can handle Dessi."

"Hmm, I'm sure I would. Mory"

"Destiny don't call me that," I said.

"What's the matter James the only one that can call you that?"

"Yup," I said popping the p. Why is she coming for me right now?

"Damn girl dick must be good huh?"

"Well if I didn't know any better I'd think that you wanna find out for yourself. Destiny tread lightly when it comes to him." I spat.

"Okay you guys that's enough," Chloe said. "This isn't about James and Morgan. Tonight is about Emmy getting to finally meet you guys. "

After we continued The dinner in mostly silence. Before we left I apologized to Chloe and Emerson. They understood and told me its okay. Emerson asked me if I had any plans for tomorrow.

When I told her no she invited me and Ali to go shopping. I accepted the invite while we exchange phone numbers.

Destiny's funky little attitude remained as we rode home. She and Ali are gonna sleepover tonight. I'll talk to her about that weird outburst then.

When we finally make it to my apartment James is outside waiting for me. Parked outside of building leaning against one of his many sports cars.

Ali raises her eyebrows and starts to laugh. Destiny on the hand looks more pissed than before. I stand there confused by everyone and everything.

"Hello, Ali. Hello Destiny. "
They respond with a quick hey then all they're eyes turn to me.

I watch as James walks over to me. He puts his hand on my ass instead of my waist which made me gasp.

"Ready for your punishment Mory?" He said loud enough for Ali and Destiny to hear.

I side eye Destiny right before I kissed James. It wasn't a long kiss but it served its purpose. "Just be gentle Mr. Gallo."