Color Me Blind (A Divine Love Story Book 1) (32 page)

He frowned. 

She continued, “
To really pull their heart strings we will tell them that grandbabies are inevitable but as long as they refuse to work out our differences we cannot subject our kids to that kind of discord.” 

He blew out a breath.

“Wow Jaz
, that’s dirty.” 

“I know that’s why it’s going to work.  We have to make them see they are risking everything to hold on to the past.  Your father
needs to know he will be jeopardizing his new relationship with you and any future relationship with his grandchildren.  I think your mother will be the key.” 

“What do you mean?” 

“She has wanted this relationship practically from birth.  If she can’t enjoy us being together she will make your father’s life miserable until he agrees.” 

“You got a point. 
Your dad will draw the line as soon as he knows there’s a baby in the picture and he will insist your mom goes.” 

“
We both know when my dad makes a decision that’s the final word on the matter.”

He asked, “So do we recruit my mom and your dad as co-conspirators first or do we wait to see if we will need to?” 

She thought about it for a moment.

“Let’s wait and see if we need help.
  First, we’re just going to ask them to go.” 

“
So when do you plan on doing this?” 

“Well honey
, I’m glad you asked.  I contacted her office last week.  She called me back.  She agreed that we needed an entire afternoon, a four hour session.” 

“Why do I feel like you’ve already made this appointment?” 

“Because you know me so well. The appointment is in a month.” 

He shook his head, “Jaz
, you are a mess.” 

“Baby just trust me, this is going work.  I just need you to have my back on this.” 

“I’ve always got your back. You know that, no matter what.” 

“Have a little
faith baby. God has brought us this far.  He won’t leave us now.”

He lay back down and turned
her so that they were facing each other. 

He began, “Speaking of how far God has brought us, I need to tell you something important.” 

She didn’t like the way his face got all serious all of a sudden.

“Baby what is it?  What’s wrong?” 

“Nothing’s wrong, I just made a decision that I need to tell you about.” 

Nervously she said, “Oh okay.” 

“Jasmine you know I think you’re an amazing person. I always have.  But ever since your operation I’ve been noticing something very different about you.  I have been paying attention to your faith in God.  Watching your life I’ve come to the conclusion that He must be real.  I’ve finally found the faith to believe.  I still struggle with some aspects of Christianity but I know for a fact God is real.  It’s really real to me because you are so not a perfect person.  You’re flawed and you’re mean and you’re stubborn when you cannot get your way.” 

She s
tuck her tongue out at him. He smiled. 

“But
for me that’s the beauty of it. Even though you’re not perfect He still loves you.  It’s very obvious from your life that He does.  I see you work every day to be a better person.  I see how your life has changed others.  God has to really care about you to do all this stuff in your life just because you chose to give Him your life.  What happened with you and my dad and what’s happening with me and my dad I know without a doubt was nothing but a miracle.  I wanna be the best possible man I can be for you.  I realized that I can’t do that if I don’t have a relationship with Jesus.” 

She gasped and silent tears fell down her face. 

He continued, “You know I don’t really get all caught up in church but I remember you telling me a long time ago that when I was ready I could give my life to Christ wherever I was.  I’ve been reading my Bible a couple times a week and some things are beginning to be clear for me.  I wanted to do it before we got married so yesterday when you were at the salon getting your hair done, which I’ve now ruined,”  she gave a watery laugh. 

“I sat down in my room and had a c
onversation with God.  I asked Him to forgive me of all my sins and for His son to come into my heart.  I asked Him to make me a better man so I could be everything you needed me to be and to help me give you the life you’ve always dreamed of having.”

Her
tears continued to spill.  He wiped them. 

“It’s hard to explain but I know that I wasn’t alone in that room.  There was this warmth that spread across my
chest that I just can’t explain.  I knew He heard me and accepted me with open arms.  You remember when you said He was trying to get my attention?” 

She nodded. 

“Well, He got it.  I didn’t even realize He was using all these obstacles in my life to talk to me.  So when we get back home, I want to start going to church with you.  I also want us to pray together.  You can help me study the Bible until I get better at it.” 

She stared at him in shock and awe.  The rush of emotions that surrounded her was too much to
keep inside.  This is what God meant about blessings that would overtake you.  She had been praying for Blake’s salvation for years.  Now she was married and more in love than she ever thought she could be.  God had given her so much more than she could have ever imagined.  When she found her voice she hugged him tight. 

“Oh baby, I love you.  Thank you, thank you so much.  You don’t know the kind of peace you’ve just given me.  Thank you Lord, thank you so much for hearing and answering my prayers.” 

Blake lifted her head and smiled his crooked smile that made her heart melt.

“You know what
? You are so beautiful when you cry happy tears.” 

She
wiped her tears away and smiled.

“I feel so blessed
right now.  I just don’t have the words to show my appreciation.”

“Then show me without words.” 

Her eyebrow arched, “You know what, salvation is really sexy on you.” 

He laughed hard.

“Only you Jasmine would say something like that.” 

“I hope you got your second wind because you’re gonna need it.” 

He stared at her in
surprise.

“Really?” 

“Yes really. My appreciation is really great at the moment and I need to show you what you mean to me.” 

He
made a face she couldn’t interpret.

“
This is throwing me off seeing this side of you.” 

Her voice took
a dip and got deep and throaty.

“Oh honey you haven’t quite seen this side of me just yet.” 

His body came alive.

“Is that so
?” 

“Absolutely.” 

Jasmine slid on top of Blake and then pulled him up to meet her.  They sat facing each other as she ran her hands through his hair and put her lips to his ear. 

“You’re gonna wanna hold on tight for this baby
, mama’s bout to take you for a ride you won’t soon forget.” 

She pulled back to look at his face. 
His jaw dropped.  She laughed and then devoured him.  Once they were finished with their second round Jasmine collapsed on Blake’s chest in a satisfied exhaustion.  He felt like he had just run a marathon and was trying in vain to catch his breath.  She could show him how she felt about him without words anytime she wanted to. 

After several
minutes he said, “I shoulda got saved a long time ago.” 

Her laughter was a purr of amusement. 

Still breathing hard Blake said, “You know I tried to clown Damon for being sprung after a week.  Now I’m gone for life after one night.” 

With great effort she picked up her head to look at him. 

“That’s right.  You’re all mine baby.” 

“
After that I don’t want to be anybody else’s.” 

She laughed.

“We probably should head for the shower.” 

“Yeah in theory that sounds great but I don’t really trust my legs to support me right now.” 

“Good point,
” she agreed. 

He reached over a
nd pulled the sheet across them.  Moments later they both dropped into sleep.

The next morning
Jasmine and Blake had just gotten out of the shower.  They were both wearing plush white robes compliments of their hotel and were brushing their teeth. 

Jasmin
e said, “Babe I’m starving. We definitely need to get food.” 

She eyed him in the mirror when he didn’t respond.  He was looking at her like she was a stranger. 

“What?  Why are you looking at me like that?” 

He shook his
head.

“No reason.” 

“Yes it is why are you looking at me like that?” 

He spit. 

“Okay I’m sorry but it’s like I don’t even know you.” 

She spit. 

“What do you mean?” 

“
Now don’t get mad but I’m seeing a whole other side of you that I didn’t even know was there.” 

She
grinned. She knew exactly where this was going. 

“Jaz round two last night literally blew my mind.  Then you woke me up
around two for round three.” 

She
replied, “So you woke me up around sunrise for number four
and
returned the favor of blowing my mind.” 

“Tr
ue. Don’t take this the wrong way but you’re a freak.” 

She laughed
, rinsed her mouth and toothbrush out then put the toothbrush down.  He followed suit. 

She asked, “
Is that a bad thing?” 

“Heck
no, but I never really thought about you like that.  You always seemed to be kinda…” 

“
Kind of what? A prude?”

He laughed, “No
, but I mean Jaz, come on, you never talk about this kind of stuff and you’re like a church girl.” 

She laughed. 

“Well church girls gotta keep their men too right?” 

“
Yeah well you can teach a class to church girls about how to keep their man because I’m not going anywhere.” 

She laughed
hard.  He turned her around to face him and sat her on the bathroom counter. 

He said, “So you’re basically saying that you never kiss and tell.” 

“I believe what is between two lovers should stay between those lovers.  Just because I don’t brag about it doesn’t mean I’m not good at it.” 

He smirked
and started kissing her.  He skillfully undid the belt on her robe. 

“So you mean to tell me that when we get home and Lucy
and Carmen say tell them all about our weekend you’re not going to give them any details about how your new husband put it down, as Damon would say.” 

She laughed.

“Do not quote
Damon. The world should only have one of him.  I don’t know, maybe I’ll give them a general synopsis.  You never tell another woman in detail what your man is working with.  I will be keeping your skills to myself because I don’t want to have to slap anybody about my man.  However, I will tell them my white boy has rhythm.” 

He bit her neck
and chuckled.  He picked her up. She wrapped her legs around him. 

“Okay I’d say that was fair.
  A little possessiveness is kinda sexy on you,” he said. 

She just noticed that her robe was undone. 

“Baby, we just got cleaned up.” 

He laughed
.

“There is more hot water you know.”
 

“
Well clearly I’m not the only freak. Your stamina is amazing.” 

She bit his
lip.  He laughed and gently backed her into the closed bathroom door.              

“
You’re amazing and I am a very lucky man.” 

“What is it with you and backing me up into doors?” 

“It’s good for leverage.” 

He was kissing her
neck. 

“Are you sure you can hold me up?” 

His head popped up and he looked insulted.  She laughed. 

He said, “You just enjoy the
adventure and leave the heavy lifting to me.” 

“Only if you promise to feed me after this.” 

He covered her mouth with his.  In her first act of submission to her new husband Jasmine relinquished her control and obediently enjoyed the adventure.  She left the heavy lifting in his very capable hands.

∞∞∞

Blake was getting their bags out of the trunk of the cab while Jasmine paid the driver.  They were finally home.  They had an amazing weekend of making love and discovering new things about each other.  She was pooped.  Blake didn’t let her get much sleep. They barely got enough food.  She was sure they broke some kind of record.  As the cab driver pulled off Blake walked up to her dragging the two bags. 

She smiled.

“You look as tired as I feel.” 

“Yeah, my new wife took advantage of me.  She deprived me of sleep and food.” 

She laughed.

“
Okay, if that’s the way you remember it.” 

He kissed
her nose.

“That is exactly how I remember it.  That is my story and I’m sticking to it.”
 

“What
, no kiss on my lips?  Don’t tell me you’re getting tired of kissing me already.” 

He let go of t
he bags and pulled her into him.

“Your lips drive me insane and are quickly becoming my favorite pastime.” 

She smiled as he gently placed his lips to hers.

“Ahh come on, I would say get a room but
y’all just left one.  Y’all all in the front yard with this mess.  Stop it.” 

They laughed and turned to see Damon standing near the front door. 

Blake said, “Stop hatin’ and help me with these bags.  A brotha is tired.” 

Damon laughed.

“Oh
, so you marry a black woman and now you a brotha?” 

They all laughed.  Damon gave Jasmine a hug and a kiss and grabbed one of the bags.  They headed inside.  Jasmine was so grateful to be home, she couldn’t wait to see Carmen and Lucy.  Knowing that soon all of their lives would change and they would no longer be living together she wanted to spend as much time with them as she could before they had to grow up and everything changed.

She walked in and dropped her purse on the sofa table sitting near the door.  Lucy and Carmen were sitting at the dining room table.  They looked up and saw her. 

Lucy said, “Well don’t you look all tired and worn out.” 

Jasmine laughed, “An excellent observation.” 

Carmen said, “And look Luce she even walks a little different.” 

Lucy laughed.  They both stood up and hugged her.  Blake and Damon were a few steps behind. 

Blake said, “Uh, I was gone too you know.” 

Carmen and Lucy went over and greeted him with a hug
and kisses. 

Carmen grabbed Jasmine’s hand and said, “Okay girl time.  We want to hear all about it.” 

Jasmine looked at Blake and he gave her an “I told you so” look.  She laughed.  She was dragged to Lucy’s room since it was on the bottom floor.  Lucy’s room was full of color and plush pillows.  Jasmine dove on the bed that was covered in a deep purple satin comforter.  She lay down in the middle.

“Oh my goodness guys I am so tired.
Sleep was not a priority.” 

Lucy and Carmen lay in the bed too on either side of Jasmine. 

“Well it’s your honeymoon.  You’re not supposed to sleep,” Lucy said. 

Jasmine gushed, “
Y’all, it was amazing.” 

Carmen s
aid, “Bump all that mushy crap.  You got some, how was it?” 

Lucy laughed, “Amen to that.” 

“I am a married woman and I do not kiss and tell.” 

Carmen said, “Whatever heifa
, you gon tell this.  You know how long we been waiting for this to happen?” 

Lucy said, “Well it had to be good
.  Even though you’re tired you’re lit up like a Christmas tree.” 

Carmen pinched Jasmine, “
So were you a good girl or were you a slut and freaked Blake out because he didn’t know how you got down?” 

Jasmine laughed. 

“Both.  You know the first time it was sweet and romantic and he made me feel like I was the only woman in the world.  He also scored three times on the first try.”  The girls squealed and giggled.  “Then on round two I showed out.  The look on his face was priceless.  So the next morning he was like, okay, I don’t even know you.” 

They
laughed. 

Jasmine grabbed each of their hands,
“Oh, and you guys could be aunties soon.” 

They both shouted, “What?” 

“Okay relax.  We are not actively trying but we are not actively trying to prevent it either.  I’m just giving y’all a heads up.  This is something we both want.  I can’t wait to give Blake a house full of babies.” 

Lucy said, “Wow
, you guys aren’t wasting any time are you?” 

“Nope
, we’ve been doing that all our lives.  Y’all I am so freaking happy I don’t know what to do with myself.  I am so in love with that man of mine.  He is even more amazing than I ever realized.  I feel so blessed to have someone that can love me so completely and so selflessly.” 

Lucy
hugged her, “Jazzy, that is so great.” 

“I don’t know why you two didn’t convince me sooner that I should do this?” 

They both stared at her like she should be Baker Acted.  They grabbed pillows and started to beat her with them. Jasmine laughed and used her arms to protect her face.

∞∞∞

Damon and Blake were sitting at the table. 

Damon asked, “So how does it feel to be a married man?” 

“Ah man, it is the best feeling in the world.  Marrying Jaz is the best thing I could have ever done.” 

“Wow, I didn’t think you could be more spru
ng than before you left.” 

Blake laughed.

“Man
, am I ever!  Let’s just say Ms. Jasmine put something on ya boy.” 

Damon laughed at Blake’s use of his phrase. 

“I am truly gone.  I am more in love with Jasmine now than I ever was before.  I honestly didn’t think that was conceivable.” 

“Well dang dawg, did you let her get any sleep.” 

“She didn’t let me get any either.” 

They laughed. 

Damon asked, “Well, so how was Vegas?” 

“Uh
, I can tell you what the airport looked like.” 

Dam
on shook his head.

“Man did you even take her out for a romantic dinner?” 

Blake frowned.

“
You know we had the best room service had to offer.” 

Damon shook his head
.

“That’s a sin
and a shame.” 

“Trust me
.  She has no complaints about this weekend. I promise you that.” 

“
I guess not, she came in here glowing and grinning like she just won the lottery or something.” 

Blake gave a cocky
grin. 

“I’m going to take her on
a real honeymoon in a few weeks.  I will wine and dine her then.” 

“Does she know?” 

“Nah, it’s a surprise so do not tell Carmen.” 

He laughed
.

“I
got you.  You better hurry up.  The way y’all going at it Jazzy will be knocked up on that honeymoon.” 

“Oh believe me every chance I get I am planting a seed and she gives me plenty of chances
.” 

“Whhaaaaattttt?
”  Damon laughed. “Man, y’all off the chain.” 

“
We have wasted so much time man.  I’m ready for it all.  She’s ready for it all.  I can’t wait to make a baby with Jasmine.” 

“Well dang, I guess Uncle Damon it is then.”

“So what’s going on with you and Carmen?” 

Damon couldn’t hide the grin that spread naturally across his face. 

Blake smiled, “Enough said.  Now who’s off the chain?  Me and Jaz played around for years. Y’all have been at this for mere weeks.” 

Damon laughed.

“Yeah
, let’s say we have learned from your mistakes.” 

“I feel you on that.  Love looks good on you man.  And if I’m correct this is the very first time I’ve ever seen it on you.” 

“Yeah but I haven’t told her yet so don’t tell Jasmine.”