Page 98 of Rebooked For Us
I waited until he pulled away from the curb.
“What was that about?”
He glanced at me in the mirror.
“What was what?”
“You and my mom.”
“Ain’t nothing to tell. I just ain’t seen Miss Dena in years.”
Skye pressed her lips together beside me.
I looked over. “What you smiling about?”
“I’m not smiling.”
“Yes, you are.”
She looked out the window, trying to hide it.
“I just think everybody deserves a second chance.”
“Second chance at what?”
“Life.” She shrugged. “Your mama’s beautiful. She’s successful. She’s single now. Men are gonna notice her. Especially men who knew peak Dena Shane.”
Kareem laughed under his breath.
“Now, Skye...why would you say that?”
She finally looked at him.
“Because you waved like you knew her personally.”
“I did,” he said. “Know her, I mean.”
I looked between the two of them.
“Aw, hell nah.”
Skye laughed and came in closer.
“Girl, you ain’t changed,” Kareem said. Skye shrugged.
I still didn’t know what the hell they were talking about. I didn’t care either.
My daughter was asleep on my shoulder. My wife was laughing beside me.
The night couldn’t have gone any better.
“Suga mama, put that tablet up and get your shoes on. It’s time to go.”
“You be lowkey hating on my baby. I’ll carry her so she can watch her tablet. Grab her shoes.”
“Sir, I love this girl dad persona, but we want her to be independent, a leader, and a princess. Find some balance, or both of you are getting popped.”
“Cady, shoes. Now,” I said, rubbing my temple, as Cadence took off to get her shoes.
