Page 14 of Beautiful Harmonies

I glanced over at her as she stood from her seat. Deontray gently grabbed my chin, turning me back to him, and kissed my lips tenderly. “Damn, girl. For real?”

“For real. I thought I could be whatever the two of you needed me to be.”

When Mi’Junae reached me, she fell onto me. I wrapped my arms around her, knowing that I’d made the right decision, even if it was only for her. She pulled away quickly. “I’m sorry, Kamari. It’s just…” She looked away for a second then turned back to me. “No one, besides my brother, has shown genuine care for me. For you to fly all the way back here for us speaks volumes. You don’t know me, and you probably barely know him. Why?”

“My spirit wouldn’t let me rest. After my friend sent me the news, I knew I needed to be here. I have a soft heart that many people aren’t privy to. Somehow, your brother penetrated my defenses. I could tell he was for real and not just trying to get in my panties.”

I glanced at Deontray in time to see him lick his lips. My panties were definitely on his mind, there was no mistaking that. I realized the other night that he was just as concerned with who I was as a person though. That was why I was here. That energyjust spilled over to his sister. She was important to him, so that made her important to me.

“I really appreciate you,” Mi’Junae said.

I nodded. “Of course, Mi’Junae.”

“Call me Mi. That’s what lover boy calls me. I’m gonna go heat up my soup. Can we talk later?”

“Absolutely.”

She walked toward the kitchen as Deontray grabbed my hand and pulled me to the couch. Once we sat, he stared at me then began playing in my hair. I gave him a slight smile. He lowered his head and kissed my lips again, allowing it to linger a little longer this time. I slid my arms around his neck, and he leaned to my ear.

“You know, I do want what’s in your panties, but I want your heart too.”

I pulled away slightly to see his facial expression. I bit my bottom lip, and I watched his eyes travel to my lips. “When the time is right, you will experience both. Unless?—”

He placed his fingers on my lips, halting the words that were about to leave them. “Ain’t no unless, baby. Iwillexperience both.”

I smiled slightly, then remembered my delivery yesterday. “Thank you for the flowers. They were absolutely gorgeous.”

“You’re welcome. You deserve so much more… just for how you soothe my soul. You getting here to be with us after you just left… that shit got me soft as cotton candy. I swear if you lick me, I’ll dissolve in your mouth.”

I laughed louder than I intended, causing Deontray to laugh too. When I finally calmed down, I said, “I had no idea you were so funny.”

“Me either. I guess you bring that shit out of me.”

I stroked his cheek as I got lost in his gaze. The way he was staring at me had all my insides going crazy. I felt just as softas he did, if not softer. I always had my guard up with industry people, but in a short amount of time, it was completely down. That was dangerous as hell, but I was still willing to take the risk.

I was no longer trying to figure out why. I just had an overwhelming desire to be here. Pulling his face to mine, I kissed him again. His lips were so addicting. Him having his dreads hanging low only fueled my desire. I told him when the time was right, he could have what was in my panties, but damn, I wanted the time to be now.

The knock at the door halted everything though. Deontray frowned and glanced at Mi’Junae. She looked as tense as he had become. His shoulders were slightly lifted, putting his tension on display. Bringing his eyes back to me, he said, “Give me a minute.”

I nodded and watched him go to the door. I was surprised he didn’t have security at the door at all times, especially after what had happened. He peeked through the peephole, then pulled the door open and let a man inside.

“So, I think a statement needs to be made. The media runs wild with everything. That video needs to be pulled down immediately, and we need to let the medical records show that not only was there THC in her system, but X as well. She was drugged… which would also mean she was raped.”

My heart dropped to my feet. I thought Mi was just being careless, irresponsible, and wild. To know that she was raped hurt my heart. That was why I didn’t trust these muthafuckas in this industry. Money made them feel powerful and untouchable. I stood and made my way to Mi when I saw her drop her face to her hands. When I did, I saw the man’s eyes widen.

When I got to her, I grabbed her hand and took her to the couch, pulling her in my arms. She cried hard as if she was just hearing this information. I supposed to know that she was taken advantage of was a hard pill to swallow. I hated that for her… forall women who had experienced this, especially in this industry where nothing would probably happen to the aggressor. It was the victim who suffered the ridicule.

As I listened to her cry, I found myself dropping tears as well. This was extremely heavy. I wished I had my guitar, because it was therapeutic for me and could possibly be that for her too. As I held her, I closed my eyes, wishing there was something more I could do for her. When I felt fingers on my cheeks, I opened my eyes to see Deontray kneeling in front of us, wiping both our tears. Mi’Junae went to the floor and into his arms as he stared at me. He kissed her head, doing his best to console her.

“Come on, Mi.”

He stood from the floor and helped her up as well. When he sat on the couch and she sat next to him, I stood and headed to the kitchen. I didn’t want him having to share his affection with me when she needed it all. When he turned to see where I’d gone, I asked, “Besides this soup Mi was eating, have y’all eaten anything else?”

Deontray shook his head. “Come sit with us, baby.”

I shook my head, but he tilted his head, gesturing for me to go over there. Instead, I pulled my phone from my pocket to send him a message.I can spend time with you later. She needs your consolation right now.

After I sent it, I heard his phone chime. He grabbed it from the table and read my message then looked back at me. “Come sit with us, baby,” he repeated.

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