8 Separate

Wardell

Listening to Aminah last night made me realize a lot of things. The hurt I'm going through is always going to get back to me when I'm at my lowest. I've accepted the fact that I'm a broken ass person. But I wasn't alone. I had Aminah to help me through it all.

I drove Aminah to work then drove straight to my attorney's office. I never needed to use Julia for anything until now. She was a girl i grew up with who always had a passion for whatever she was doing. She was a Columbian beauty with long brown black hair that reached her middle back. She had these intimidating Hazel eyes that never fail and she never lost a case.

It took me no time to get up to her office which was always open toward me. "Good Morning Ju." I sighed

Julia was sitting at her desk heavily embedded into another episode of Criminal Minds. "Wassup Steph." She waved me off.

"This is important, y-yyou mind pausing the show?" I stuttered uneasily.

She immediately paused the show and turned her chair to me. "What's Wrong Wardell?"

"I need to know how long it takes to get some separation papers." I scratched my head.

"Are you sure you want separation papers?" She grabbed her cup of coffee and stared at me intently.

I nodded. "Ju I've never been more sure in my life about anything else."

"In a personal stance, Steph what about Riley and Ryan, your image, what you stand for, your fans, and most importantly your family and you?"

"I have all of this covered, I promise."

"I'm trusting you. These future press conferences are going to kill me, I already know." She dramatically sighed and threw herself back on her office chair.

"So about those papers?" I laughed.

"I actually have some in my draw. But only if you're positive this is what you want Step?"

I nodded, staring hard at the papers she carefully placed in front of me. Julia explained to me everything the papers basically stated and what I was signing for and how we would have to be in agreement to go to the judge to make sure the separation process would be final.

"This is it." I whispered to myself and signed the papers.

"Now, do you know where Ayesha spends her time? I need to serve the papers to her."

"Uh yeah, her restaurant and if she isn't present, you have permission to go to my house.

After spending the first few hours of my morning at Julie's office, I decided I would go and see about that house offer. I didn't want to be an unwanted guest at Aminah's home.

I drove up to my real estate place and went looking for Travis, my realtor. To my surprise, he was in his office. He was never fond of pop ups but he has been trying to sell me this house for too long to not want me in his presence.

I knocked on his office door and it took Travis no time to open the door.

"You can not be serious?" He rolled groaned.

"As a heart attack my brother. How was your day?" I laughed inviting myself into his office.

He scoffed and shut his door. "What can't possibly wait until tomorrow Wardell?" He grunted miserably.

"The house you offered." I smiled. His eyes brightened up immediately.

"If you aren't going to buy it I don't want to talk." He snapped his fingers sassily.

"What if I do?" I smirked teasingly at him.

"Boy do not play with me." He hissed his teeth annoyed.

"Alright Trav I want the house." Travis looked at me happier then ever.

"You finally made a decision you little shit. I'm so proud." He threw his hands up in the air happily.

"Yeah Yeah Trav, I'm gonna bring my girls over later so they can all have a tour as well. Gotta make sure they love it."

"Will do....." He chuckled and rushed to pack his desk up.

".....Anyways Julio and I have a lunch date in a few." He winked.

"Lucky you. You're gay ass is so happy, shit. Must be nice."

"Yeah, you know my twin Julia, she got a mouth on her. She already told me you and Ayesha are getting a divorce." Julio shook his head while he waltzed in to see Travis.

Travis got giddy all over and ran over to kiss Julio. I never cringed so hard. "That's my que to leave." I coughed my way out.

It took me no time to leave Travis's office and head to my Range Rover. I had practice in the next two hours but there were still small errands I had to run. Then I realized it had only been 3 hours since I dropped off Aminah and I missed her already.

In the little time I've known the woman I began loving everything about her. Shit I didn't even Want to leave her side half the time. I honestly felt like I was getting to attached and falling fast for her. Really don't need a repeat of Ayesha. Even though I truly was taking things with her too fast, I want her in every part of my life badly.

Thoughts of Aminah made me want to check up on her. As I approached the red light I called her cellphone.

"Heyyy Wardell." Her angelic voice put me at ease immediately.

"Hi..... I just wanted to check up on you." My hand nervously squeezed the phone.

"I'm okay, thanks." She chucked softly .

I nodded as the light turned green. "You said there was something we needed to talk about the other night. Care to talk now?"

"I uhh.. Prefer to speak with you in person you know?"

"Yeah that's fine. I'm gonna be there soon anyways. I have some good news for you too."

"Sounds Like a plan Mr. Curry." The smile in her voice could be heard from a thousand miles away .

"A plan it is. What you want to eat?"

"Ooohh get Italian food." She belted excitedly.

"Ok babygirl " I laughed.

As soon as I ended the call I pulled into Giovanni's driveway. It took no time for Aminah's favorite meal to be sitting in my front seat on the highway.

Two long hours later I was engulfed into a big hug by Aminah herself.

"I missed you." I some quietly while breathing in her scent as she squeezed me tightly.

"Crazy how I missed you the same." She cheesed showing off her beautiful smile.

"You're So beautiful." I wrapped my arm around her waist and carried her inside.

"You like making me blush don't you?"  Her soft lips pressed against mine happily.

I could really get used to this.

"Alright I'm going to hit you with the important news I had to tell you for so long "  Aminah bit her lip.

"All ears baby" She chuckled while I pulled her on top of me.

"Okay, I noticed a few things Riley told me when the girls spent the night the other day. I think Ayesha has been neglecting them for the guy-"

"Fucking new it." My temper was rising just thinking about it.

"Wait Wardell. Riley said they barely see her because they're always at their Aunty's house while Mommy is with New Daddy. Her exact words."

Aminah rubbed my chest in attempt to calm me. I pulled her hands to my mouth and kissed them gently. "Do you know how much I appreciate you?"

"It's quite nice to be appreciated." She laughed a little and kissed my forehead. Her happiness is like a breath of fresh air.

"I'm gonna handle that soon. But for my good news." She smirked eagerly listening.

".....well I filed the Separation papers and my lawyer will serve Ayesha soon which means the process has started."

"That's great Wardell. Good for youuu." She clapped happily.

"Andddd, I found a house in Oakland that I might by if you and my girls like it...." I shrugged.

There was an uneasy look on Aminah's face and I didn't want to really lose her so I addressed the elephant in the room.

"....I'm not forcing you to move in you know? If you feel like it's too soon and you're not comfortable, I completely understand." I sat up adjusting her on top of me and scratching my head nervously.

"No, it's fine Wardell. I want to move in with you, I thought about it. I'm just scared of another Rupert situation." She looked away from my eyes to her hands.

"Aye, I can promise you that won't be happening." My hand caressed her smooth face lovingly.

Aminah's eyes were closed as if she enjoyed the feeling. "I- I trust you."

Just as she spoke my phone rang loudly. Travis was calling, most likely about the house.

"Trav" I answered.

"Meet me at the open tour in 3 hours okay?"

"Alright man, see you soon."

"Who was it?" Aminah looked at me confused.

"Travis from real estate. He wants all of us to see the house in 3 hours." I licked my lips finally feeling a bit of happiness.