Page 74 of Until the Ink Dries

“Yes, I authorize you to transfer that amount. Mmm hmm, I’m aware. Thank you.” he said to whoever was on the phone.

I continued driving until we finally made it to the pick up line. Since the kids hadn’t got out yet, I placed my car in park. I decided to check my phone and I had a bank notification for a transfer. I didn’t need to guess anymore what Jordan had done.

“You didn’t have to do that. I’m sending it back the moment I get back to the house.”

Jordan frowned and leaned back in the seat.

“I definitely had to do that. I had it to do. You, Charlie, and your parents are the only family I have. Not to mention, I have millions at my fingertips. You didn’t ask me for the shit and I don’t expect you to give it back. So, don’t send shit back. Charlie is my goddaughter and you’re my brother. You didn’t allow me to be there for you when it happened so allow me to do this. It’s more for me than it is for you.” he said then gripped his chest.

I wanted to turn him down but I also knew what we meant to him. It was rare he got this serious, so I nodded, reaching my hand out to dap him up.

“Thank you, man. I don’t know how much you sent but I’m grateful?—”

“A million.” he interrupted.

I looked over at him with wide eyes, I opened my mouth to say something and he shook his head.

“Put some away for Charlie for College or something,” he said. “But, you need time to get back on your feet. Shit, maybe even find a new spot.”

I nodded because he was right. I didn’t need a million but I also knew I needed to accept it. My eyes welled up with tears, I thanked God. He knew what I needed more than I did and sent it by way of someone who I couldn’t turn away.

“Thank you, man. I don’t know what else to say,” I told him.

“Shit, all you got to tell me is that you gone have a little spot for me in the back of your new place,” he said with a smirk.

I laughed and shook my head, then leaned across the arm rest to give him a hug.

“That was a given,” I replied.

* * *

We pulled up to my parents’ place so Jordan could grab his car. I knew without a doubt he was planning on pullin’ up on Shirah, but that wasn’t my business. He promised Charlie he would spend a full day with her this weekend. It was the only way she let him out of her sight. I turned around in my seat, not wanting to go in the house for the day just yet.

“Charlie, you want to go get ice cream with daddy?” I asked.

She put her finger to her chin almost like she was thinking about it. She was such a silly little girl. Then, she tilted her head to the side with a smile.

“Only if Ms. Willow can come.”

I shook my head because this child was on the verge of being more crazy about Willow than I was. Which said a lot because since she had been back in town, all I could do was think of her. It didn’t help that now I knew the kind of power she held between those thick ass thighs. She was unlike any woman I had ever come across, good pussy and a heart like no other to match was a dangerous combination. But, baby had it.

“Alright, I’ll call her but no pressure from you, little lady,” I told her.

Charlie danced in her seat. I turned around then grabbed my phone to give her a call. It rang for a little while before her sweet voice came through.

“Hey, Benny,” she answered.

Before I could respond, Charlie was yelling from the backseat.

“Hi Ms. Willow! I’m here, too.”

I laughed and shook my head. “My bad, I was going to mention you were on speaker. But little Miss Charlie couldn’t wait to speak. How you doing today?” I asked.

“Hi, Charlie, and I’m good! You sound like you’re out and about, where you headed?” she asked.

“We’re going to get ice cream but only if you come, so will you come pretty please?” Charlie asked from the backseat.

I glanced over my shoulder with a lift of my brow. This child knows she didn’t understand a thing about patience.

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