Thank God for 2Nd Chances

By Tamika Davis

Jacqueline Carrington is a young, wealthy, intelligent woman who is determined to have it all. She has always been accustomed to having things her way at all times. At one point in her life she came to a fork in the road. Jacqueline wants to take the road to love everlasting and wedded bliss with the love of her life for the last past 2 and half years. Her future is looking very promising and bright until her past decides to ring her phone. Just when she had gotten everything back on track past hurts, past love, and past emotions are hot on her trail. Jacqueline comes to a place where only God can show her the way to go. Will Jacqueline receive her happily ever after or will her past rob her of the man she loves and their bright future?

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 2, 2006
• ISBN: 9781467084055

Tamika Davis

Tamika Davis, a native of New Jersey, is a wife and mother of 6. She is also the author of "Thank God for Second Chances" and "Life...And The Drama It Brings."  I write with the intentions of touching the hearts, souls and minds of millions across the globe through encouraging words of wisdom. I touch on topics that I've either experienced personally or through the experiences of others. There are so many messages and lessons learned that I would love to share with women everywhere. No matter what race, religion, color or creed we all have a heart and mind that can be touched and that's exactly what I plan to do. I thank god for blessing me with the gifts of human compassion, patience, love, encouragement and understanding; with his help I'm going to share these gifts with you. Please feel free to let me know what you think of my books at my website.    

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Chapter 1

It’s a cold winter’s evening and the snow is falling rapidly. The fireplace is roaring and the warmth radiates the room. The shadows of the flames dance on the walls and you can hear the crackle of the logs as they burn. Jacqueline sits on her Persian rug and sips champagne from the finest crystal money can buy. She nibbles on her favorite Swiss chocolate truffles and savors the sweet flavor on her tongue. That chocolate melts in your mouth like a single snowflake in the palm of your hand. She enjoys every bite til it’s gone. As Jacqueline awaits her company for the evening she checked to make sure the music and atmosphere was just right. From the candles burning, the smooth jazz playing, the way the light from the fireplace enhanced her curves. She wore soft satin lingerie the color of wine and gold. She had on a slinky, figure enhancing, long wine colored satin gown that dropped down to her calves and it had gold stitching on the breast area that came down into a v. The straps had a mixture of wine and gold intertwined together. She had a matching satin jacket that was also wine colored and gold trimmed around the wrists and neck. She was stunning and very anxious to show her new lingerie off to the guest of honor. As she thinks back to the last time they were together she closes her eyes and smiles. She can feel the chills invading her spine as she recalls his tender touch. It’s like electricity when they touch. Just the thought of him made her pulse race and her body craves his touch. She loved everything he did to her body, mind, and soul. He always knew just what to say and do to get her in the mood. He would wine and dine her like she was royalty. He would give her whatever she desired. All she had to do was say the word and it was so! He flew her to London for brunch 2 weeks ago. He had his car pick her up and bring her to the private jet he purchased just for her. It was custom made just the way she liked it. Her name was on the sides, Queen Jacqueline! Money was no object when it came to pleasing her. This man would go through fire for her, swim to the ends of the earth and back just for her. She relished in the thought of how this gorgeous, sensual, attentive, and charming, giving man was hers and hers alone! It was like a fairytale and she was the fair Queen who had the world at her feet and people at her disposal. She even had a chair made of cherry wood with a high back and soft cushioning in her bedroom. It even had a foot rest attached that came from underneath the chair. It was beautiful and had a special meaning to her because it was a gift from her late father. Jacqueline’s daddy spoiled her rotten from the day she was born so quite naturally her man had to do the same. She was accustomed to the finest of things and getting her way at all times. Once she was in Las Vegas and she passed a man on the street with a nice tie and she wanted it for her man. She paid the man to take the tie off right then and there and give it to her. This woman was determined to get her way at all times. Can’t and No were 2 words she didn’t have in her vocabulary. I guess she always knew in her heart that there will come a day where she would eventually hear those 2 words said to her.

She looks at the grandfather clock in the main corridor as it chimes at 8 O’clock pm. He’ll be here in about 15 more minutes she says to herself. Let me go freshen up and get ready so I can be perfect when he walks through the door. She rises off the Persian rug and walks over to the see through elevator and presses the door open button. The door opens; she jumps on and hit the 2nd floor knob. The elevator is heated so she wouldn’t catch a chill while using it. She brushes her teeth once again to take the taste of chocolate off her tongue and out of her teeth. Then she wipes her face down with a lukewarm face towel. She rubs her fingers over her well waxed eyebrows to make sure there wasn’t a strand out of place. She took her eyelash brush and went over them to make sure they were all going in one direction. She applied coconut flavor gloss over her soft full lips to make them look absolutely tantalizing! It was always important to her that her lips look luscious and inviting. She took one last look in the mirror and looked herself over. She was very pleased with what she saw so she smiled and walked out the bathroom. Once she got in the hallway she noticed she forgot to turn out the lights. She clapped her hands twice and the lights went out. Clap on! Clap off! She sang as she walked back towards the elevator and laughed. Thank God for the clapper she says. As she stepped back inside the elevator the phone rings. She sat down on the little stool that‘s in there and picks up the phone. Hello, she says softly. Hello my sweet says the voice on the other end. Who is this says Jackie? Oh it’s like that, he says? Who is this she says again? It’s me, Edmund the guy you left at the alter 2 years ago! You are still on that she says? When are you going to let that go Edmund, it just wasn’t meant to be. I hear what you are saying Jackie but I will never give up on us. Well you just need to because I have moved on with my life and I want you to do the same. What do you mean, you are with someone else right now Jacqueline? Yes Edmund that’s exactly what I’m saying. I found someone who makes me happy and feel like I’m the most precious thing in his life. I don’t have to compete with deadlines and emergency business meetings that last for the whole weekend! You know I had to take care of business Jackie I am the CEO! Edmund, even Jesus took a break so don’t even go there with me Mr, CEO! Oh, are you hating Jackie? No! Are you trippin Edmund? You know I’m very well off since the day I was born and I’m glad to see a brother doing his fortune 500 thing. I don’t have nothing but good wishes for you and your company Edmund, that hasn’t and will never change. Praise God that you are doing well and don’t forget to send your tithes in by your mom, as usual! Oh no Jacqueline, I’ve changed I take my own 10% to church. Oh so are you saying that you are saved now Edmund? Yes, that’s what I called to tell you girl! I’ve changed Jackie and I want another chance. I’ve learned the error of my ways baby; just give a brother a chance to show you. Talking with Edmund she failed to keep up with time and didn’t hear her man come in the house. Still talking on the phone with Edmund she didn’t hear footsteps outside the elevator door. Suddenly the elevator door opens. Hey babygirl, I’m back in town. Oh, hey baby I’ll be right with you just let me hang up with my girl, give me a minute. Oh, I see you have to go. Yes, I must my man is here talk to you soon girl! You haven’t seen or heard the last of me Jackie! I will be talking to you, Real Soon! OK bye girl, and she hangs up the phone. Whoa, that was close she says. I haven’t seen or heard from him in 2 damn years and here he comes calling me like we are the best of friends! It ain’t even like that between us, he better recognize! OK! She says to herself while walking out of the elevator.

She walks into her room and put a dab of her favorite perfume behind each earlobe. Then she walks down the big beautiful marble staircase with granite and marble handrails. Anton! Where are you baby? No answer. He wants to play I see, okay let the games begin, says Jacqueline. She steps quietly through the house scanning for clues to where he may be. She went into the kitchen and saw his tie and blazer on the counter. Ok, clue #1 she walked towards the fridge and there was his shoes and socks. She walked into the dining room there was his shirt and pants on the back of a chair. She grabbed his shirt and put it up to her nose to take in the scent of his cologne. Ummm! He smells so good all the time she says to herself as she hugs the shirt close. She continues her search through the den where she finds his boxers and t-shirt. Oh yeah, I’m getting closer baby she yells! As she walks she felt something under her shoe. It was a rose petal. There was a trail of them leading to the livingroom. Once she got there she saw Anton wrapped in a silk robe with a dozen roses in one hand and a black velvet box in the other. She walks to him slowly with a bit of a sexy twist. He kept his eyes on her with great anticipation; he couldn’t wait to feel her touch. She finally made it over to him wearing the biggest smile she had. She grabbed the roses and wrapped her arms around his neck while standing on her tippy toes. He envelopes her into his arms and lifts her off the ground and squeezes her gently. I missed you so much babygirl, he whispered in her ear and gives her a sweet kiss on her neck. I missed you to babe, what do you have for momma this time she asks? Just a little something I had custom made just for you directly from the Motherland. Jumping up and down like a school girl she screams with delight as she sees the 7ct, flawless, princess cut, diamond ring as he opened the box. Oh baby…. It’s beautiful she says as she takes a deep breath and puts her hands up to her mouth. Anton gets down on one knee and sat her down on it. He looked her straight into her eyes while holding her hand, and says, Ms. Jacqueline Dominique Carrington will you marry me? Yes Anton, yesss she squealed with delight. He slid that rock on her finger and hugged her tight. I love you Jacqueline and I want you to be with me forever and always he said, and kissed her gently. She smiled and tears of joy trickled down her cheeks. He wiped them from her face and they both stood up to their feet and embraced each other. She wrapped her arms around his neck and held on to him tight. He clapped his hands and music began to play and they danced slowly enjoying one another’s company. As they danced he began to kiss her softly on her forehead, nose, cheeks, chin, and neck. He began to undress her slowly. He took off the robe and kissed her from her left hand up her arms and shoulders down the other side to her right hand. As he gently slid the straps of her gown down on both sides it dropped to the floor at her feet. He applied baby kisses to her body all down her back. He made his way to the front and kissed her from the neck down her collar bone to her breasts. He laid her down gently on the Persian rug in front of the fireplace and looked her over with his eyes. She knew by the hungry look in his eyes that it was going to be a really good night. He took his time to make sure he touched every part of her. He kissed her from her breasts down to her belly button. He gently placed his tongue in her belly button and licked her to her lower abdomen. He then made his way to her feet and kissed each toe one by one. He placed her left leg upon his shoulder and kissed her from calf to inner mid thigh and then did the same with the right leg. He took one last look in her eyes to be sure that she was pleased and ready to receive him. He didn’t want to rush through anything tonight. He kissed her lips passionately before he moved into the final phase. You are so beautiful he whispers in her ears. She’s so overwhelmed with joy and delight and satisfaction that tears began to form in her eyes once again. Then Anton begins to make love to her nice and slow. Before they knew it 45 minutes has passed and he finally reaches his climax. He falls down with exhaustion and takes a few deep breaths. Wow, she says, that was so wonderful and beautiful. I hope we have lots of nights like this. He looks at her and smiles and cuddles her close. Whatever you want baby, whatever you want says Anton. They just laid there basking in the after glow for about 15 minutes without saying a word to one another. Then Jacqueline looks at her hand and smiles when she looks at the ring. I can’t wait to tell momma she is going to be so happy, says Jackie. So what kind of date are you thinking of Anton? I was thinking next week baby. Next week frowned Jacqueline, I can’t plan a wedding that fast babe you must be joking! We don’t need no big audience to do US babygirl! All we need is a minister and one witness! No,no,no! Not me, I want all my family and friends to share in our special day baby. I can’t see getting married without momma, my sisters, and my best friend Shondra being present and your mom and dad and family too babe. I want the church wedding baby not the courthouse wedding. Ha ha, very funny J.C., you know I didn’t mean get married at the courthouse, says Anton. I know babe, but I don’t want to elope. I want to walk down the aisle in my beautiful white Vera Wang gown and pledge my love to you before God and man Anton. Ok, ok babygirl, you know I can’t resist you we’ll have it your way. Thank you, thank you, thank you she says while hugging him around his neck. You’re the sweetest man on the planet baby! Yes, and don’t you forget it either woman! He smiles and picks her up and carry her upstairs so they can grab a shower and go to bed.

Wednesday morning the alarm clock blares and wakes Jackie up. It can’t be time to get up yet, she says softly as she turns the alarm off. It was 9a.m. so she got up and headed to the bathroom for her morning tinkle and to brush her teeth and wash her face. She ran her fingers through her shoulder length, thick, dark brown hair to make herself look descent. She did a few stretches to loosen up. She sniffs the air and notices an aroma of cappuccino. She walked towards the bathroom door and sticks her head out to see a tray on the bed. It had croissants, strawberries and kiwi, eggs, sausage, orange juice and her coffee. She walks over to the bed with a smile and reads the note on her pillow. Good morning my bride to be, get back in bed and enjoy the breakfast and then afterwards enjoy me! Love Anton . Awww, that is so sweet she says. Just then Anton enters the room looking absolutely tasty. He had washboard abs and buns you can knead dough on. His arms were strong and muscular and his muscle tone definition was saying something! His smile and the way he looks at Jackie always gets her attention. That look of love, lust, and desire all rolled up in one glance! Good morning baby, come sit with me and eat some of this food. He sits beside her and they feed one another fruit and pastry. Anton you spoil me so, says Jacqueline. I love that about you, never change! They both look at each other and giggle. So, have you picked a wedding date yet babygirl? Yes Anton, I think I want to be a June bride. I guess about June 15th or so, what do you think says Jackie. Sounds good to me says Anton. Then there we have it, our wedding day is June 15th 2005. I must simply call mother and let her know the good news. I think you should tell her in person babygirl says Anton. You know what, you are right I will do just that. Jackie begins to get out of bed and head for the bathroom but Anton grabs her back. Excuse me Ms. JC, I think you forgot something says Anton. No I didn’t she says as she jumps on him and pushes him down on the bed. They have their morning love session before they head out for the day. They shower and get dressed and head for the office. Anton owned a bank and a major computer corporation. See you later on this evening for dinner? It’s a date you sexy thang you says Anton as he smacks her on the hiney. Don’t start nothing up in here or else you will be really late for work today baby says Jacqueline. They both laugh and he kisses her good bye, says I love you and head to work. He had a midnight black Jaguar, the interior was soft butter leather seating. Of course he had to have Satellite radio system and DVD to watch his favorite flicks. He spoiled himself every now and again too. Pirelli wheels and beautiful chrome rims to set it off. Bling bling baby!

As Jacqueline got dressed she thought about how she was going to give her mom the good news. She put on her lip gloss, eyeliner and mascara and was set to go. The hardest decision she had to make was what vehicle to drive. She grabbed her perfectly pink Coach shoes to match her pink Coach Bag and hat. She wore a pink velour Coach sweat suit that fit at the waist and flared out at the legs. She had the figure of a coca cola bottle. When she walked by you can bet every eye was watching. She caused more accidents than black ice on a winter’s night. She was always dressed to kill. Matching from head to toe complete with matching undergarments too. Dressing was an art for her. As she headed out her bedroom she realized the tray from breakfast was still on the bed. She went back in, grabbed it up and brought it downstairs to the kitchen and sat it in the sink. She grabbed a bottle of Aquafina out the fridge and a vitamin off the counter. Can’t forget my vitamins and minerals she says. Just then the phone rang. She wasn’t sure if she was going to answer because she was trying to hurry out the house and get to her mother’s. By the 3rd ring she picked up the phone. Good morning, she says. Good morning beautiful, and how are you this fine day? I’m fine and I’ll be even better if you stop calling here Edmund. Well, did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Believe me, when I’m in bed with my man there is no wrong side to wake up on, says Jackie. Ooooh, feisty little thing aren’t you? Says Edmund. Anyway, what is it that you want Edmund? Isn’t it obvious, I want you babe! Well that’s not going to happen Edmund because I’m happy with who I’m with and we’re going to start a life together and build a family. Are you pregnant by this man or something Jackie? As if that was any of your business Edmund! Well are you, he says. Anyway, like I was saying, we are quite happy and he’s all