KUMA: THE LADIES IN MY LIFE by C. A. Lindsey

by
C. A. Lindsey

_____"Hey Jackie... you know Christmas is around the corner, what you buying for all those "ladeezs" in your life"? Kiesha asked with that fucked up grin on her face.The two of us had arranged to meet and just "chill"... after work at our favorite Pub. We sat at the corner table guzzling on bottles of Corona. Kiesha had ordered before I had a chance to say what I wanted, which she knows I hate when she does that shit, but what the hell... I was broke and Kiesha was just being herself... a cheap ass bitch. However, this time she was doing the buying. So I drunk the shit down and after the third bottle it started to taste kind of good to me.
_____"There you go again, getting into my business" I replied. Immediately thinking back on last pay day and remembering the rush and frustration I felt in Macy's Department Store, with all the crowds of people standing in line and impatiently walking back and forth in search of that perfect gift to give to whoever. This year I racked my brains trying to out do last year, adding to my already extended Christmas gift list. With the thoughts of my... Yes...three... not just one gorgeous drop dead babes in my life. I love each one of them equally with a passion. My gurl Trina... Oh God is she ever "tha bomb" her eyes light up responding, every time I kiss her and her skin ever so soft... to touch. I call her my sweet chocolate baby and I just love chocolate... the bitterness and sweetness of it all.
_____Then there's Brandy... "dayum", not only is she cute but baby gurl... does wild things with her tongue and fingers. I can't even put what she does into words, all I know is..." it's all good" and she leaves me wanting to spend more and more time with her than is humanly possible. Brandy... causes me to work overtime just in order to give her the things I anticipate she needs and want. I have no regrets with her in mind. I refer to Brandy as my inspiration, whenever I get tired... she's there in my mind and I have the determination to work and strive that much harder to satisfy her and in return... I'm rewarded with her endless playful love.
_____My "Ree," I call her that nickname short... for Marie... now she's the intellect. I always remind her, that she's headed for success and not to give up on any dreams, for her dreams are possible. I intend to always be around to support and invest in her future. Her future will always include my love. Besides that... she's got a smile that "says it all." With Ree, her words and smiles just alone, makes my heart skip a beat. Our love is based on understanding, a mutual trust that only the two of us comprehend. I love her with all my inner strength...yes indeed, she's my beautiful "caramel delight" and she too keeps me working over-time just to make her happy.
_____This Christmas I'm torn between Trina, Brandy and Ree... I don't know how I'm going to pull this one off, this year. Last year it all worked out and each of us spent time alone, on separate days... this year, I think it's going to be different. All I know is it will be interesting and challenging to say the least. I finished wrapping each gift I purchased for my babies last week. I believe they'll love all that I'll give them and of course they know...more is always coming their way because I love them so much...all three of my sweeties. I sure hope none of them show their "ass" if by chance, we all come together on Christmas Day. They're so jealous of my time and want all of my attention focused on them individually.
_____"Jackie, Jackie... what's wrong with you... are you fucked up already"? "Oh Shit!...you must be thinking about those three damn spoiled, "rug rat's" again" Kiesha practically screamed at me. "How much they cost you this year?" Kiesha asked. With bloodshot eyes and stinking breath I firmly stated, "Only love." " Jackie... by the way, what you giving me this Christmas"? Kiesha asked in a more gentle tone. Without words exchanged, I thought to myself... the same fuckin' thing you give me every year... nothing!!! "Hey Kiesha... have a Merry Christmas, next week the drinks are on me." "Yeah, gurl...same time, same place... later" slurred, Kiesha as I hugged her Good-bye and watched her stagger her way out of the Pub, and get into a Cab to head on home.
_____"Telephone call for you, Jackie"... loudly called out by Jamal, the bartender now motioning with his hands for me to come to the phone. It was Jeanette, telling me to pick up some tampons on my way home. Oh well, I now know what ain't going to happen when I get home. Damn!!! "By the way Baby... I Love you," she said and hung the phone up. Wow... how lucky could I ever be, to have so many special females in my life loving me. Jeanette and I have been together for three years and still the love is alive and exciting. She's always been a source of encouragement to me, even when I go overboard buying and having my three...Oops!!! I mean "our" little Nieces, as she reminds me... at our house, especially during this time of year.
_____Out of all the gifts I've bought, I think Jeanette will be surprised and pleased to find... I haven't forgotten that diamond ring she's admired and fiend for the last two years, at Macy's Department Store. It will be there under the Christmas Tree... on Christmas Morning not too far from the hanging mistletoe. I can hardly wait to open all the gifts with Jeanette and confirm the most important gift of all... this gift wrapped of love and commitment especially felt more so ever... during the Christmas Season.