Page 47 of Krash & Bern

She let out a deep sigh. “I didn’t realize what it meant to date a celebrity. You know I don’t want people in my business.”

A grin stretched across my face. “We’re dating?”

She rolled her eyes. “Well you’ve taken me on two dates, so I guess…”

“Yo, Deionte, I’m going to hit you up later. We’re going to talk about the news and find a solution we both are comfortable with.”

“A’ight.” The call ended, and I tossed my phone onto the bedside table. Then, I pulled Bernice into my lap and scattered kisses all over her face.”

“Key!”

“I’m yo’ man again?”

She shook her head. “Not until you ask me officially, and that can come later. We have to figure out how to keep my name out of these blogs.

“Unfortunately…”

“Please, no.”

“They dug up our old pictures and have attached them to the articles. You’ve got the groupies foaming at the mouth.”

“Aw hell.”

“Look, we can correct the narrative. Once we’re in a good place in our relationship, we can post an official picture. Until then, we just go with the flow and keep things private.”

“I like this plan.”

“Good.”

I pecked her forehead and nuzzled my nose in the crook of her neck. Life felt right again. My career was great, my bank account full, and my lady in my arms again.

I prayed we were able to embrace our happily ever after with the second chance.

Krash:

Good morning, beautiful.

Me:

Good morning, handsome.

Krash:

I hope you have a wonderful day today. I’ve got a couple workouts scheduled and then I’m free the rest of the day. What do you have planned?

My fingers hovered over the keyboard as I bit down on my bottom lip. Since the media found out about us two weeks ago, I’d slowly let my guard down and accepted the fact I was safe with Krash. However, a nagging voice in the back of my mind continued to remind me of Rodney’s unfinished chapter in my life.

I wanted to open up to Krash about my past, and I had to do it soon.

Me:

I actually wanted to invite you over to my place for a nice home cooked meal.

Krash:

Mrs. James cooking? I’m definitely there.

Me: No, lmao. I’m cooking!

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