Page 84 of Regancy & Savior
She nodded and leaned over to blow the cup. After a while, she deemed it cool enough and put the cup to her lips. She drank from it before setting the mug down. “I like it.” She smiled and hopped down. “Can we watch a movie?” she questioned.
She knew I couldn’t tell her ass no, so of course my sap ass nodded, and we ended up watching thatMadagascarmovie. I didn’t know when either of us fell asleep, but the next time I opened my eyes, the sun was beaming through the windows, and the aroma of bacon filled the air. When I sat up, I noticed Kale was no longer next to me, so I looked around and spotted Re standing over the stove. When I went to stand up, I felt a sharppain in my back. The more time I sat on this damn sofa, the more I hated it.
“Damn.” My hand immediately went to the place on my back that hurt.
“Old man,” Regancy mumbled.
I shook my head. “When are you gonna bring yours up here? I’ll gladly sleep on that big, cushy motherfucker.”
She shook her head. “Now that would be up to you since you’re holding me hostage in this house and refusing to allow me to work.” She was on that shit this morning.
I didn’t even respond. Instead, I slapped her on her ass when I walked past and made my way to the bedroom. I needed to get myself together and make another call.
When I got to the washroom, I immediately grabbed my toothbrush and squeezed the toothpaste on it. While I brushed my teeth, I checked all of my notifications. It was nothing major, but I needed to keep my eyes on the ball. Now I wanted Duce and his people for that petition. With those agents hanging the way they were, the spotlight was on that and not keeping Duce and his people safe. I didn’t forget about that fraudulent petition to the court. I knew it would never go anywhere because the alleged paternal father was dead and nobody but him could sue for custody. That didn’t mean somebody couldn’t do exactly what they did to scare her, but either way it went, Duce and his people would be six feet under very soon. I went and found Luke’s number in my phone and hit him up. I was probably working the nigga ragged because he was working his territory, Reggie’s, and Amil’s. The fact that he worked that shit and didn’t give me any lip and everything went smoothly let me know that he was up for the challenge.
“Wassup, boss?” he asked.
I spit the toothpaste into the sink. “Pull up on me.”
“Bet. I’ll hit you when I’m near,” he responded.
I hung up and threw my phone on the bed and finished getting my hygiene together. By the time I was finished, Regancy had walked in the room.
“Where are you going?” She had that look on her face like she was ready to do that pouting shit.
I chuckled. “Nowhere. I told you that last night.”
She put her hands on her hips and gave me a mug. “Whatever, Savior. Your food is on the table.” She went to turn around, but I caught her arm.
“Spoiled crazy ass. I said I ain’t going nowhere. I might have to run downstairs in a few, but that’s about it.” I shrugged.
“It’s not that. Have you heard from Amil? My mother said she’s been calling him for about a week, but his phone is going straight to voicemail.” She looked worried.
“Nah. He’s been off the grid. I’ll check in and see if anybody has heard from him.” I technically wasn’t lying to her. I was protecting her.
She turned around and threw her arms around my neck. “Thank you, baby.” She got on her tippy-toes and pecked my lips. “Now come eat. Turkey bacon isn’t good when it has to be warmed up.”
“Turkey? Baby, I thought I smelled pork.” I screwed my face up and followed her out of the bedroom with my eyes glued to her backside.
She giggled. “Nope. Turkey bacon is better for the digestive system.”
“Re, you’re talking to me like I’m old.”
She giggled. “Well, you’re a little older than me, soo…”
“Real cute, shorty. Where is Kale and your mama?”
“Kale decided that she didn’t want to go on the boat with her friends today. Instead, she wanted to go to the Shed Aquarium and the zoo because her new favorite animal is now the penguin. She said after watchingMadagascarwith her father last nightthat she realized how devious and smart penguins really are.” Regancy cut her eyes in my direction.
I nodded my head and took a seat to eat. I knew she was giving me that look, but I did a good ass job of ignoring it.
When she was about to speak again, there was a knock at my door. I knew it was Luke. He had probably caught somebody coming up and hopped on the elevator with them. I continued to eat as Regancy walked to get the door. When she came back around the corner, Luke followed.
Regancy must’ve sensed the seriousness in the moment, so she excused herself.
When I knew she was out of hearing range, I nodded my head for him to speak freely.
“Pigs flying?” he asked.
