Chocolate Honey by Cheryl Spence Read Free Book Online

and said, “Please don’t tell me you waited for two hours outside.” “Of course not, I left and came back two hours later and saw you both leaving.” Julian was happy, because if Daniel had stayed, he would have heard his and Christine’s moans as they made love. “Julian, you are my family and I feel as if you are my son. Do not dabble with a white woman, they are deceitful and will cry rape if you try and leave them. Happened to a Negro I knew once, they chopped him up plenty when she said he raped her.” “I know, but Christine is the exception. She is good and kind, besides I am not bedding her ok.” “Then, I ask again, why were you both here for two hours?” Julian sighed, “You are very persistent aren’t you Daniel? I am going to tell you something, please promise you won’t breathe a word to anyone, and please promise.” “Yes, I promise, what is it?” “She is teaching me to read and write, that is what we were doing earlier.” “I did not see her with any books.” Julian lifted his sheets and showed Daniel his books. “Julian, suppose they check your cabin and see dem books. You know they search our cabins from time to time. Please get rid of them books now! they will hang you if they see you with them.” “God, how typical of all slaves, you never want to see anyone progress, we all must be at the same ignorant level.” “Julian, I don’t think that way, you know that ain’t true of all of us!” “I am sorry, shouldn’t have yelled at you.” “I love you and don’t want these cruel people to hurt you.” “Miss Christine, says she will tell me to get rid of the books; whenever her poppa is about to order a search.” “As long as you are careful. On another subject, do you still think of Lizzie?” Julian replied, with disdain in his voice. “No, I don’t, it’s a waste of time to pine over someone, you are never really gonna be with. I am concentrating on being taught to be literate.” Daniel wondered, why Jules was so harsh in his response, but decided against commenting on Jules’ attitude. “Oh, just be careful, remember I only warn you because I love you. Can you do me a favour though?” “What?” “Please pay attention to some of the girls, especially Mary, she has been pestering me to tell you about her.” Julian laughed, “Oh, I am being hunted by a pretty girl.” “Yeah you know Mary. She is the one with the mid-night skin, tall, hour glass shape.” Daniel described Mary’s shape with his hands.” “I know her. She is always staring at me. Please tell her, I am flattered, but I am not ready to court anyone as yet.” Julian hated lying to Daniel, and hope he will not repeat what he told him. I could not tell him, I am in love with Christine O’Connor, he would only chastise me; I am not in the mood to be chastised.”
     
    “Mrs. O’Connor, how are you doing today?” “Becky, I am fine thank you. Did you have fun, yesterday helping Christine with designs for her---” “Momma, I really need to speak with Becky, come Beck, let’s go to my room.” “Christine, what on earth is your momma
    talking about? I did not help you with any designs.” “I know, I was about to visit you so
    you could cover for me.” “Christine, what’s going on?” “I have taken a lover, and I sneak away now and then to be with him. Each, time I do, I tell momma and poppa I am visiting you.” “Nice to let me know, you have taken a lover, I thought I was your best friend.” “I am sorry, I did not want to say anything, until I knew for certain, that our affair, would progress beyond a few stolen kisses.” “Where does this bloke live, here in
    Uber?” “No, in Kingston, the town next to us.” “Oh, so what does he look like, blonde or red headed like me, what?” “Well, he has black hair and deep, sexy brown eyes.” “Brown eyes, that is strange for a White man. I think.” Christine sighed, “Well, Becky, God works in mysterious ways.” “So,