Don’t be a fool for love.

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Jennifer is sitting in her kitchen, sipping on a hot cup of coffee as she reflects on her blessings. She thinks to herself; “I am so grateful to God for his love and help in raising my only child Xavier. It’s hard being a single mother of a male child. Xavier has always been a strong-minded person in following the path he chooses to follow. With God’s help and guidance, the path Xavier chosen to follow has been in alignment with how I raised him.” Jennifer thoughts were interrupted by Xavier calling her name from his bedroom. “Yes Xavier, what is it that you need?” Shouts Jennifer. “Mom, I do not see the items you packed for me yesterday to take with me for my dorm room; states Xavier”. Jennifer informed Xavier that she placed the boxed items in his car.

Jennifer’s husband Xavier Senior died while serving in the military one month before Xavier Junior enters into high school. Xavier Junior first year of high school was extremely difficult because of the loss of his father. Jennifer made sure Xavier received proper counseling to help him cope with the trauma of losing his father. Jennifer cope with the loss of her husband by spending every morning she woke up and every evening before going to bed on her knees in prayer. She listened to many inspirational tapes and music through-out the day. The thought of raising a male child without his father was very scary to her. Now, she can sit back, sip on a cup of coffee while allowing her internal thoughts praise God for helping her through a very horrendous time in her life. After graduating from high school, Xavier wasn’t ready to leave his mother alone to adventure in the world of college away from home. He felt it would be best, if he took his general college courses at the community college near his home. This would give him a chance to become familiar with college life before actually living in a dorm. Now at the age of twenty, Xavier is ready to take the next step after completing all his general courses at the local community college. Xavier has enrolled in the University as well as applied for a room in the dorm. After observing how his mom dealt with the tragedy of his father’s death, he feels she would be okay with him being two hours away from home in college.

As Jennifer kissed her son on his cheek, before he pulls out the driveway to head north on interstate five, she hands him one of her best friend’s business cards. “Son, states Jennifer; I informed Lola that you will be living on campus near her house for the next two years. She insists that you use her as a second emergency local contact. She wants you to know that her home is always open to you should you need a night away from the dorm life. I think it is good to have an emergency contact that is local from someone who is a good friend of mines.” Xavier takes the business card; “thanks mom, I will give her a call after I settle in my dorm room, to let her know I am in town and would love to see her in person. The last time I saw her was at dad’s funeral. It will be a little awkward using her as an emergency contact when we both do not know how each of us look now, after years of not seeing each other.” “I think that is a good idea son. I will call her tonight to give her a heads up that you will contact her as soon as you get settle. Okay, son drive safe and call me once you reach your destination.” “Will do mom.” Xavier drives off as his mom waves bye until he is out of her sight.

A week after arriving at school, Xavier gives Lola a call. Lola picks up on the second ring; “Hello Xavier, your name popped up on my caller ID. Your mother told me you would be giving me a call once you settled into your room.” “Hello Ms. Lola.” “Oh no shouts Lola, I will not have you calling me Ms. Lola. I am only fifteen years older than you. So please do not make me feel old.  I was a freshman in high school, and your mother was in her second year of college when we met. As a matter of fact, my mother was your mother college counselor. Your mother became my mentor and close friend. “Please accept my apology states Xavier, I will call you Lola. I would love to meet you at Starbucks so we could bring each other current before I use you as a second emergency contact on my school records.” “I will not have you meeting me at Starbucks. I live in this big two-story house alone. I can cook you a meal or I can order some food for delivery. Why don’t you come to my house on Saturday around four o’clock?” “Okay Lola, I will see you on Saturday. Can you text me your address?” “Sure, thing love”, states Lola before saying goodnight and hanging up. Wow! Thought Xavier after hanging up from talking to Lola. She sounds young. I wonder if she looks as young as she sounds. Xavier begins to think back to the last time he saw her. I was fourteen when dad died, which means she was twenty-nine the last time I saw her. Heck, everybody over the age of twenty looks old when you are a kid. This meeting will be interesting thought Xavier.

Saturday has arrived; Xavier wasn’t sure what to wear to Lola’s house for dinner. He did not want to appear to look like the kid she saw six years ago; also, he did not want to look like he was dress for a date. He decided to wear a pair of jeans fresh from the cleaners with a dress shirt and a nice clean pair of sneakers. After pulling in the driveway at Lola’s house, Xavier sat in the car for a minute observing her home. She must be married with kids to have such a big house thought Xavier. I should have asked her is it okay with her family for me to list her as a second emergency contact. I hope her family is not anger with me. Lola opens the door soon after Xavier rang the doorbell. That was quick, thought Xavier. “Hello Xavier, come in. You look just as handsome today as you did six years ago. I must say, you have matured well; and filled out in all the right places. Let go have a seat in the living room where we can catch up.” Xavier follows behind Lola to the living room. She was wearing a long fitting sexy dress. “I took the liberty of ordering food, it should be here shortly”, states Lola. “I hope you like roasted chicken and baby back ribs, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.” “It sounds good”, states Xavier. Lola and Xavier sit and talked for ten minutes when the doorbell rang. Lola asked Xavier to escort her to the door. It was the delivery guy with the food order. Xavier grabs the container from the delivery guy as Lola closes the door. She asked Xavier to follow her to the dining area. Lola had the table set for two. She asked Xavier to place the food on the table. She points to a door outside the dining room where he could go wash his hands. After washing her hands, she asks Xavier what he would like to drink. She gives him a choice of wine, sprite, cola or flavor water. Xavier chose sprite and flavor water. Lola pours herself a glass of wine. As they ate, Lola tells Xavier about her life. She asked Xavier if he has a girlfriend. She smiled after he replied “No” to her question. She asked Xavier if he would like to come to her home every Sunday for dinner so that he doesn’t have to eat cafeteria food every day. Xavier agreed to dinner at Lola’s house on Sundays. After dinner Lola walks Xavier to the door, she kissed him on the cheek before saying, “I will see you next week on Sunday”. Sure thing, shouts Xavier.

The first week of school was hectic. New students were running around trying to find their classes. As Xavier sits in each of his classes listening to the profession go over the curriculum, he looks around at the students attending the class. He thinks to himself, why does it appear to be more older students than young ones my age. Seeing the older students made him reflect on how young Lola looks for her age. She looks to be around my age. After eating in the cafeteria all week Xavier was looking forward to a home cooked meal. When he arrived at Lola house, she was taking the lasagna out of the oven. Xavier helps her set the table and carry the serving dishes of food to the table. Lola asked Xavier if he would like a spritzer. Assuming it was a sparkling soda drink, he said yes. Xavier drank several spritzers. It tastes like ginger ale and sprite mixed with agave. He had no idea the drink included white wine. Xavier notices he was talking more than usually but didn’t think much of it. He felt relaxed. Lola was sitting within inches of him on the couch. He loved the smell of her perfume. At one point he laid his head back on the couch. Lola moved closer, then kiss him on the lips. Xavier couldn’t believe how much he loved the kiss and wanted more. He put his open hand behind Lola’s head as he pushed it forward to kiss him again. Xavier wakes up the next morning at 5am, in Lola’s bed. They both were naked. He couldn’t believe he sleep with his mother best friend. This being his first encounter with going all the way without clothes made him feel like a well pleased man. He was filled with emotions and did not know what to say. Lola asked him if he wanted breakfast before going to class. No thanks, replied, Xavier. I have a class at 8am, I need to go shower and prepare for class. Before opening the door to leave, Lola kissed Xavier long and hard. She told him that she enjoyed their night together and that she was looking forward to next Sunday. Xavier smile then said I will see you next Sunday.

As Xavier was driving back to campus, he begins to think out loud. “I guess that mean I did okay last night and she was well pleased just as I was. Wow, I can’t believe I made love to a woman. Who would have thought my first time would be with a woman; not a girl, and that I would naturally know how to please her. For the entire week, Xavier was feeling like the big man on campus. He kept daydreaming about last Sunday and fantasying about the coming Sunday. Xavier spent every Sunday at Lola’ house eating, drinking spritzers, and having sex with her. At the end of the first semester, Xavier was barely passing with a C average. Xavier forgot his mother was listed in his school files to receive an emailed copy of his grades. Jennifer couldn’t believe what she was reading. She immediately knew something was wrong. How could her son go from a 4.0 “A” student to a “C” student in one semester. She felt he was engaging in some type of outside activities that was distracting him from his schoolwork. I know my son is twenty years of age but as a concern parent, I need to find out what the heck is going on at that school. Xavier calls his mother to informed her that he would be staying on campus at the end of the semester during Christmas break. He tells her that the new semester begins the middle of January and he wanted to use the time to prepare for the new semester. Jennifer tells Xavier that she understands. Little did Xavier know that his mother was planning on making a surprise visit during the winter break. After hanging up the phone with his mother, Xavier packed a bag full of clothes then headed to Lola’ house to spend winter break. Early the next morning, Jennifer leaves her boss a message stating she has an emergency and therefore will not be coming into the office. She enters onto interstate five around 3:30am heading to her son’s college. When she arrives at his dorm around 5:30am, she was told that he went home for the winter break. Confused, Jennifer did not know what to do. She decided to go to her best friend house to get advice on how to handle the situation. Jennifer knew Lola works from home and pretty much set her own scheduled; therefore, she did not feel bad about showing up unannounced. Jennifer parked on the streets. She noticed there wasn’t any cars in the driveway. Then remember that Lola was one of the few people who actually use the garage to park her car. Jennifer rang the doorbell several times before Lola open the door with a sleepy surprised look on her face. Sorry to wake you up Lola, but I ready need to talk with you. Before Lola could say anything, Jennifer pushed pass her friend then proceed to walk towards the living room. As Jennifer sat on the couch, she noticed her son’s coat was lying over the back of a chair facing the couch. A few minutes later, she hears her son shouting from upstairs asking Lola if everything was alright; and to hurry back upstairs because papa was standing at attention and was in need of TLC. Jennifer ran up the stairs to find her son lying naked in Lola’s bed. Xavier threw cover over his private parts then shouted “Mom, what are you doing here?” “This explains why you are failing in school; shouts Jennifer.” She turns to Lola; then shouts “I trusted you with my son; you cradle robber” Jennifer runs out Lola’s house crying. She drives the 2 hours back home. Xavier gets up after his mom leaves. He showers, eat breakfast with Lola, then packed his bags to go home for the winter break. He wasn’t sure what he was going to say to his mother but knew he had to fix what just happen. After arriving home, Xavier explains to his mother how him and Lola end up becoming intimate friends. Jennifer grabs her son by both hands. She looked him in his eyes as she spoke. “Look son, you may be freshly off milk; however, you are still being spoon fed. Your heart is young. Young heart run free; you have your whole life ahead of you. Don’t’ be a fool for love when love doesn’t love you. Son, sex isn’t love. It’s an emotional act that supposed to express in a physical way the love two people have for each other; however, people engage in sex as a fun thing to do. When this happens, it can distract people from life’s purpose causing them to delay or lose what is important and significant for their life. Lola is using you because you are young, and green behind the ears, which means she can train you to be what she desires in bed. Because this is your first time, you are emotionally attracted to someone who will eventually leave you confused, hurt, and broken. Please young heart don’t be a fool for love that don’t love you.        

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