I Love My Husband But....

Chapter 11

*   "Thank you, I really needed someone to talk to right now, and I, didn't even realize it," "I told you call me," "You have my number, you just need to dial it," he says with a little smirk. (It seems like I don't need to call him, because, he always pops up) I guess I can't say that, he may have already been here. (I probably just didn't see him)

"Hey why don't you come to the lounge this Saturday," he says as he hands me a tissue. "I don't know, it's been a while since I've been out," "That's even more reason to go Jess," (Did he just give me a nickname?) (Should I call him Will?) I nod.

 "I'll let you know later if I decide to go" "Okay but this Saturday Robert Slayton will be singing, and G Kenny will be playing as well," He laughs at the look on my face. (I guess I was a little excited) Lets just say I am a huge fan of both artists how he knew... I don't know.   

"I will definitely be there," I say slightly embarrassed as I wipe at my nose. "Sorry about your shirt" I say as I look at how I left his shirt. "It's fine, I'm happy you felt comfortable enough to vent to me," He says as he runs his thumb over my cheek, although, I'm sure I wiped away all of the wetness that my tears could have left. "Thank you" "You're welcome," he says with a beautiful smile. 

"Where is the princess?" he asks still smiling. "She's with her dad," "I wanted to talk with Xane alone, so that, he would feel more comfortable talking with me, which he did," I say also feeling a lot better, with having someone to vent to besides my husband or my sister, then I blow out a breath. 

"You'll be fine, you're a great mother," he says as he lightly squeezes my hand. "Thank you'' I whisper as I squeeze his hand as well, then I slide it out of his. "No problem, remember call me whenever," "I will always have time for you," he says as he looks into my eyes. 

"Because you're my friend and I know you don't have many," "Truthfully, I don't either," he says when I don't say anything. "We can be there for each other," "Then I guess I'll have to start listening to your problems too" I say embarrassed again. He probably thinks that I'm an emotional cry baby, which sometimes I am.

 "I only have one problem, but I'll tell you about it later," (Why can't he tell me now?) Is it too embarrassing? Is he homosexual? I wouldn't be surprised, some of the most handsomest men are. I guess if he was I wouldn't feel so bad about being his friend. Then again that really wouldn't be a problem either.

"I think I should go, it'll be dark soon," I say interrupting my thoughts about his sexuality. "Let's take a walk and give him a few more minutes with his friends," "Okay, I guess I could use a little walk" I say as he stands to help me up. I clear my throat, after he, stares into my eyes a little longer than he should have. (Longer than I should have let him) 

As we are about to walk around the track my son calls my phone, looking for me. "I have to go, one of Xane's friends hurt his ankle!" I say alarmed. "I need to take him home," "I'll help you," he says as he grabs my hand then he pulls me towards the basketball court. 

"Eww ma," says Xane as he pushes one of his friends. "Sorry," I say as I quickly get up from bending down, to question Roger about his bruised ankle, to decide, if I should take him to the hospital. I also didn't realize I had on pajama shorts. I don't miss the smirk on Willis's lips causing me to believe that he is not gay. (Although he could just be amused by my embarrassment and the fact that I got called out by my son)

He helps Xane's friend up and he leads him to my car as he skip hops. "Thank you so much," I say when he finishes helping him inside. "No problem, if you want I will ride with you," "We'll be fine," "He doesn't live too far from here and his parents might want to take him to his doctor," "Okay, well I'll see you guys later," he says as he looks from me to Xane. "Okay, see you later," I say as Xane thanks him for carrying his friend.

I wave goodbye as I pull out, then I quickly put my hand down. Lucky for me Xane and his friend are talking so he didn't notice. Why do I care? I don't know. (We're friends so there is nothing to be ashamed of.)

Rogers mom runs out of the house as I park. Then she runs down the steps of her porch to the car. "Are you okay Roger sweetie?!" "Yes, I'm fine ma," "It doesn't hurt as bad anymore," "Well as long as nobody touches it," says Xane as he helps his friend out of the car. 

Rogers mom yells for his dad, but he doesn't come. "That man!" she says as she shakes her head causing Roger and Xane to laugh. "The boy is fine Martha," he says slowly walking towards the steps after she calls for him again. 

"We need to take him to the hospital," she says as they climb the stairs. "He's not even crying," "It's probably just sprained," he says without an ounce of worry. "Let me call his doctor to see if she can look at him tomorrow," "Fine, do whatever you want," he says as he helps Xane carry him the rest of the way to the house. 

"Thank you so much," she says as the men go inside. "No problem, I'm just happy he isn't hurt too bad," She invites me in for dinner or something to drink but I need to get back to my family. (My husband can't function too long without me)

"Can I spend the night,?" asks Xane as I wait for him by the car. "I guess you can, but just one night, you have schoolwork," "If I finish all of my work for the week, can I spend the weekend too,?" "Okay, but all of it, and don't rush through it," I laugh as he does a little dance. "I guess I'll pick you up tomorrow," "Thank you ma," he says as he runs down the steps to hug me and to give me a kiss on the cheek.  

I stop by the ice cream shop to get Luci her ice cream as promised, but she, will probably throw a fit when she sees that her brother is not here. "Why did you let him go,?" asks Alex. "He should have to stay in his room for the rest of the week and maybe next week too," "Why?" I ask confused. (Although I shouldn't be)  

"Because he raised his voice and was talking back to me," "Alex, he didn't yell and he would never talk back, he was just stating a fact," He raises his eyebrows surprised that I'm taking Xane's side. (I thought he already knew this) Maybe he forgot. We just talked about this before Xane and I left to talk at the park. 

I give him his ice cream, then I, sit down next to him, so that, I can feed Luci hers. He surprises me by getting up and putting his ice cream on the table. Then he goes to our room. At first I only blink, then I, look at a smiling Luci, which brings a smile to my face. I put his ice cream away in the freezer then I go back to feeding her.

It's not like I can't just go back to get Xane, after I said that he could stay. (Wait until he finds out that he will be spending the weekend at Rogers house as well) 

Most times I don't try to cheer him up when he's this upset. I usually wait until he calms down on his own because it's useless. I used to beg him to talk with me, because, sometimes he won't even tell me why he's angry.

 It took me a while to learn, that trying would only left me broken hearted, to think that my own husband could give me the cold shoulder and not open up to me. I guess I felt that since I couldn't stay mad at him for more than a few minutes, he should be the same with me. (He'll be fine) It will only take him a couple of days to cool down.