Brother In-Law

So uncalled for

I sat outside the ice cream Parlor alone on 27th street. The hot sun beating down my neck, humidity making it hard to breathe, the only thing keeping me alive was this cookies and cream. "Hey" I looked up and smiled slightly, He hasn't changed a bit. The big curly Afro, nice brown skin, cute little mustache. " your not gonna sit?" He complied and sat in front of me

Jacob:" how are you?"

Stacie:" fine.. You?"

Jacob:" could be better."

Stacie:" I hear that brother.."

I could feel his eyes starring me down. A slight breeze blew causing my hair to blow around my face. I wiped a strand away from my lips and looked up. " how's my brother?" He looked down, like he shouldn't have asked " he's fine... You know your mom gave me a visit a while back"

Jacob:" for what?" He furrowed his brows

Stacie:" she said you told her I was seeing chres, called me a 'homie hopper' and said she doesn't approve of our 'relationship' and won't allow me back into her family"

Jacob:" why'd you say relationship like that?"

Stacie:" me and chres aren't seeing each other anymore"

Jacob:" what happened?"

I looked down and played with my spoon "I don't know.. I ask my self the same thing. But then it clicked to me one day" I looked up at him " he reminds me of you too much"

He frowned " is that a bad thing?"

Stacie:" no no.. I think the fact that we didn't end properly bothers me at the back of my mind. every time I fight with him I feel like I'm really talking to you... I've never said that out loud"

Jacob:" I think about us everyday. I didn't know how much you meant to me until I realized someone else wanted you. Chres was right.. I didn't deserve you"

I looked away and combed through my hair. I always thought I needed closure but now I just wanted to walk away. I felt the tears form in my eyes " why did you lie? I was alone for more than half of the time in our marriage. I ate alone, I slept alone! While you were out partying!" He avoided all eye contact with me.

" I feel like total shit, believe me. I didn't take marriage seriously. I still wanted to have fun, and get drunk.. But I can't stop thinking about you Stacie. I know I messed up but I think I deserve another chance. I know what I want.. It was you the whole time! I- I was just too blind to see it"

I smiled and looked at him. His big brown eyes drove right into my soul.. The same glare he would give when he wanted to kiss me. " it's too late Jacob. I can't be with you.. Your like a cancer that refuses to leave my body. Your sickening! No matter how hard I try, my mind always wanders back to you..its not healthy. I have to go.."

I got up and threw my trash away. I walked down the block, making my way to my car. I parked far on purpose so I could take in the weather. As much as my heart still ached, I finally got my closure. I can walk away from the Anderson's freely. I pulled out my key from my purse just as someone pulled my arm. I got a quick glimpse of Jacob before he crashed his lips into mine.

Jacob:" I'm not letting you go that easily this time"

I smiled and shook my head, looking down " that's one thing you brothers have in common"

He laughed and held my chin up " would you like to come to my place for lunch?"

Stacie:" I would love to.." I smiled

We walked a few blocks from the parking lot. There wasn't much talking the way their.

Jacob:" here we are"

His house looked very nice from the outisde. Garden was well trimmed, pretty flowers, it was cute. I followed him inside and was shocked. It was really nice inside. Grey couches with bright blue pillow cases, glass top dinner table, the walls were a clean white. His fire place was a shiny black marble. On top was a picture of-

Stacie:" is that me!?" I stepped closer to the picture in total shock. I remeber this picture.. He took it on our honey moon while we were on the beach

Jacob:" I love that picture"

Stacie:" do you let girls see this!?"

Jacob:" nah, I don't bring girls over. Come on"

As I followed him to the kitchen, I turned to look at the picture one more time. I can't believe he had that big ass picture of me on his wall. I sat on the stool as he searched his fridge

Jacob:" I got stuff for spaghetti or salmon, which one?"

Stacie:" mm... Salmon"

He laughed as he took everything out of the fridge " I knew you were gonna say that"

I watched as he seasoned the salmon and put it in the oven. He mashed some potatoes and made a salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots. One thing Jacob always did for me was cook, and he was amazing at it

Jacob:" it's gonna be a while.. What do you wanna do?"

Stacie:" I don't know?"

Jacob:" cards?" He bounced his eyebrows

Stacie:" sure"

We played crazy eights for about an hour until the food was done. He plated it and set it in front of me along side a tall glass of a blue dragon ( alcoholic drink) words can not describe how amazing this salmon tasted. My eyes were rolling in my head

Jacob:" are you having an orgasm or something" he said trying his hardest not to laugh

Stacie:" how would you know? You've never given me one"

Jacob:" hey!" He frowned

Stacie:" I'm joking.. This just taste really good" I smiled

Jacob:" thank you"

I chilled for an hour more and then decided it was time to go home. He walked me back to the parking lot where my car was.

Stacie:" thanks for lunch.. I had fun"

Jacob:" anytime"

Stacie:" I'll see you later"

Jacob:" you know where to find me" he smiled

I laughed and gave him a big hug. I didn't want to let go.. It just felt so good. I slowly pulled away. Our eyes locked, we both leaned in and shared a passionate kiss.