Page 38 of Makai

Glacier was making that shit work. However, I’d imagined her when making choices was nothing in comparison to how she actually looked tonight. She was a breath of fresh air. She was divine.

“Aight, y’all. We sliding.”

Glacier’s head rested against my chest. Her eyes were closed, but I was certain she was still awake. We exited the dining area and cut through the back where the men were. It was the quickest way to our villa, which was next to the last one on the property.

“Am I seeing correctly?” Lawe yelled after me.

“Fuck you, nigga!” I hollered over my shoulder.

I was certain I was being clowned, but I could give two fucks. Mommas was laced and needed to get back to our spot. Her two feet wouldn’t get her there, but mine would.

“You hear that, Makai?”

“Hear what, Mommas?”

“Shhhh. Listen.”

I quieted, listening for whatever she was insisting. Waves crashed against the shore as the night crawlers howled in the distance.

“I don’t hear shit. Water and—”

“Peace. Calm. Tranquility,” she explained. “And water.”

Remaining silent, I continued toward the villa, clinging to her words. Instantly, I heard it, too. Leaning down, I kissed the top of her forehead, silently appreciating her ability to transform moments and spaces she was a part of. Survival was the only mode I’d ever operated in, but since we’d landed, I’d entered foreign territory. Physically. Mentally. All that shit. It was a nice break from the hustle. She was a nice break from the hustle.

Upon entering our spot, I headed straight for the bedroom where I laid Glacier onto the bed. She leaned over until her head hit the pillow. With a smile on my face, I took her in fully. She was as pretty as she was drunk.

“My head is spinning.”

“It’s okay, Mommas. I got you. Let me get you undressed and I’ll get you some water, aight?”

“Okay,” she whined. “I drank way too much. I’m not much of a drinker.”

“I see that.”

Her shoes were the first to come off.

“I feel awful.”

“You’ll be aight. Now that I know you’re a lightweight, I got you.”

“Thank you, Makai. I’m enjoying myself.”

I pulled the straps of her dress down.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.”

“Can I tell you a secret?”

One piece at a time, I removed the jewelry from her body.

“Only if you won’t regret it later.”

“I won’t if you don’t make me.”

“I won’t, G.”

I wasn’t sure what was on her mind, but it didn’t matter much. I wouldn’t make her regret that shit. Whatever the fuck it was.

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