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Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 22. Time Was Ticking
"You mean we should get married again?" He chuckled. "Why baby, we are legally already husband and wife." "Yes, I know, but honestly, did you mean those vows when you said them to me?"The stress came over his face. His mind was in the thralls of making love for the first time to his deliciously sexy wife, and now he's being stopped dead in his tracks! And he's a little bit shaken at her suggestion."You just said you would do anything to prove that you love me and that you're sincere. I want to start over, Copeland. The first time was a sham on your part. This time I want us to be seriously committed to one another, and I want everyone to know." "Is this everyone, meaning Lizzy Hubbard?" "Especially her Copeland. You talked to her tonight and didn't mention anything to me. Other than what you thought I wanted to hear." He glanced at Tameka, whose frowning gaze held a healthy dose of curiosity and mistrust. Copeland stirred, disentangling himself from her lovely limbs. "Don't loo
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 23. What and When we least expect
Copeland picked up the cell phone and pressed send. "Oh baby, I knew you would call me.""How are you doing, Lizzy?" "I'm surviving." "How is your health?" "Of course, I feel miserable, but I've managed not to be admitted to the hospital.""I'm glad to hear that. My reason for calling is to invite you to an extraordinary event.""Oh! I can't believe you are asking me to go somewhere with you. Sure baby, I'll accompany you.""No, you will be a guest. I'm inviting you to my vow recital.""What? Copeland, you are not making any sense.""I'm reciting my vows to Tameka this Saturday, and you are welcome to attend.""Why are you torturing me this way? I know she put you up to this, Copeland. You love me. You would never be this cruel to me.""No, Lizzy, it was cruel what we did, what I did to Tameka, and I want to set things straight with my wife.""So I'm nothing to you? After I've spent the last three years being by your side and loving you, that meant nothing?!""I didn't say that, Li
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 24. Reunited in Vows
"Well, sweetheart, you're getting married again, Tameka; I'm going to do right this time. And since we are technically married. I wanted to see you before everyone else saw my beautiful wife. So how can you be transformed into something even more gorgeous than you already are?" Tameka softly smiles in a beautiful white vintage strapless lace-fitted wedding dress. Unlike the princess style, she wore the first time at her wedding. Her dress was Paris-inspired, with a wide champagne sash at the waist that accented her slim, curvy womanly figure. Her hair is pinned with soft gold and small white flowers to one side. As she watched the man, she loved most ardently come toward her. Copeland got down on one knee taking her hand in his as he said. "Honestly, you look like a dream. I want to. I need to propose to you properly, my sweetheart. Then, clearing his throat, he says, Tameka Love Morton, will you marry me?" Copeland said with sincerity and dreaminess in his eyes, as if he was look
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 25. If I Let You Go
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I couldn't sit back and let this happen, but I had to let you know, Tameka. I can't stop thinking about you. Don't remarry him. You are making a big mistake." Tameka let her head drop, knowing how disappointed he must have felt. She could tell Joel was attracted to her and, at one time, thought of getting to know Joel if things didn't work out with her and Copeland. But the timing was awful. Super awful! Copeland stared at Tameka, then cast his eyes in Joel's direction. Then, to everyone's surprise, Copeland walked over to Joel with his lips balled up in anger. "What is your problem? I'm tired of putting up with you making advances toward my wife!" "When has Tameka ever been your wife, truly Copeland? It's been almost two years since you ran her away! And now you walk around like it's your right to have your cake and eat it too! Be a man and choose!" Tameka steps in between them. Have you two lost your mind?" "Tameka, my love, you should be asking
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 26. Now It's His Turn
It all appeared to be a dream. Lizzy could see Copeland holding and kissing her hand, telling her he loved her with all his heart. Lizzy slowly opened her eyes, wondering where she was as she looked around the room."Was I dreaming? Where is Copeland? Where is Copeland?"The door opens to her elegant private room filled with vases of beautiful, unique flowers placed here and there."Dear God, you are awake! Good morning Lizzy. It's good to see you're finally awake.Lizzy realized she was dreaming. "What am I doing here?"Copeland stared at her long and hard for a minute. "Lizzy, you gotta stop this. You overdosed on sleeping pills."Lizzy looked at the vase as her hand reached out to touch the pearls wrapped around the vase."Where is my doctor?""I talked to your doctor extensively, and he told me that you are not terminally ill Lizzy; why did you lie to me? I hate
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 27. Is Joel the man for me?
During the ride to the restaurant and club, Tameka was silent, deep in thought. She hadn't gotten over the shock of Copeland running to be by Lizzy's side. But she hadn't gotten over his reaction to her going out with Joel. How was it a-okay for the goose and not for the gander? Despite being upset, Tameka found many reasons; she had mixed emotions about staying or leaving this marriage. Happy but angry with Copeland, and yet there is Joel, she thought, sliding her eyes over at him as he drove. Tameka had been repressing her mixed feelings since they parted when they spent time at the anniversary party. She never had a chance to tell him how happy he was there for her at that party because she was so angry and hurt over Copeland's actions. She never had a chance to tell Joel how sorry and happy she was to spend that time with her and how he kept her from crying. Tonight her going out on Copeland was just the start of her letting him know he had this coming to him. All these emotions
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 28. Time To Confront You
"I've asked you this once before, and I'm going to ask you again. Are you pregnant or something for Copeland? I don't understand why you can't let a man who has disrespected you this way go?""No, I'm not pregnant, for my husband and I take my marriage vows seriously. However, Joel and I believe we make mistakes, and if we are repented, then they deserve a second chance," she said honestly."So you're going back to him? I thought when you left with me tonight. You have made your decision." Joel's emotions caught in his throat slightly."I don't know the full workings of the human heart… maybe I'll understand one day. But I do know how I feel about him, and I still get angry at him, but I know how I feel about my husband.""I'm still not following," Joel said quietly."Even though our relationship is in question, I knew I loved him before I married him. We've been together off and on for three years. And wha
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 29. Divorce Breakup or Marriage Makeup?
She stormed out of the living room. Tameka was determined to let him speak first. No more filling in the silences for him. No more assuming his quiet meant, "I love you, let's stay married even though I'm indebted to Lizzy." So she left him standing there as she went to her room and slammed the door. Copeland plopped down on the sofa. He had to consider long and hard all that was said. Copeland was shocked. He had thought all was well between the two of them now. "How in the world did I not realize how bad all of this had hurt her? I must figure out how to get back in Tameka's good graces and life and let her know I'm not going anywhere. I thought the planning of the vow recital showed I was serious." Copeland had been so distracted with trying to please Lizzy and keep his sanity, thinking only of the promise he had made to Lizzy, but sadly he never managed to keep in mind the vows he had made to Tameka and how she must have felt all this time. Until recently, he'd finally had th
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Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 56. A Love Like Ours
Waking up the following day in a bungalow with white curtains as the wall was like sleeping outside. After five years of marriage, it felt like this was his first time. Copeland experienced a feeling of pure contentment and relief. The contentment came from having his wife sleeping naked in his arms. The relief was because he could finally admit he'd been waiting for something to go wrong. He'd worried all these years about how his family, friends, fans, and Country truly felt about his actions. He'd worried Tameka would wise up and realize she could do better. But, instead, Copeland was concerned about, well, everything. But none of the things he'd worried about had come to fruition, and now he is still married to the only woman he'd ever loved, with Copeland jr. and twins. So, speaking of children, they needed to get up, head back to the vacation house, and relieve the family, who'd been good enough to take care of the kids so they could have their wedding night to themselves.
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 55. Vows A Reminder Of Our Love
Tameka smiled, leaning over. "You two come here. You're stepping all over mommy's wedding gown." She said, smiling down at her two sweet twin-baby boys. She picks them both up, "now, how is mommy supposed to get ready for daddy if you two are going to be all in my way?" She kissed both of them on their plump, soft cheeks just as her mother walked into the room. "Oh, Tameka, sweetie! You look so lovely on your wedding day. I'm so glad to be here to see you get remarried." "Mom, we're doing this again, so all the family can be here. Even though we're already married, we wanted you all to experience it too." "Thank you, sweetheart. Others need to see this. People don't know what's beautiful! And you and Copeland are beautiful together! I mean it, baby! I was wrong before, and so were his parents. And don't let no one tell you otherwise, sugar." Tameka's mother referred to Copeland's parents and anyone who might be against them. " Oh, Mom." Tameka laughs as her joy turns into tears
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 54. Family Reunion
Things slowed down for Copeland and Tameka, finally! Why? Because this lovely couple eventually became pregnant, and Copeland was a happy man.Five Years Later:Copeland and Tameka had a beautiful family with their three baby boys that their grandparents and aunties looked forward to seeing. It was a special event. Everyone was coming together as family and friends. They were all coming to visit and celebrate this wonderful union. Preparations for the 5th anniversary/ wedding were underway. Tameka scurried around their family home to ensure everything was ready before she had to leave and pick up her mother and sisters from the airport. Tameka tells Copeland. "Babe, my mom and sister Cameron (Cam) and Jada called to let me know they arrived at the airport. Watch the kids until I get back! Okay." Copeland ran to the front door with his arms full of their babies. "Okay, sweetheart, I got these little rascals under control" He kisses Tame
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 53. Blessed With Success
"Going back to our huge house, let's fill it with babies," Copeland said, smiling. Her silence ate at him, so he moved quickly on top of her with his long frame straddling almost the whole length of her body, staring down into her face. He surprised her. "Copeland!" She said, snickering. "I'm trying hard to believe you. Are you serious?" "Yes, I want us to have a baby, so I spend these years while I'm young so they can remember their daddy playing with them before I get too old." He laid down beside her. Then, I'll have time to learn how to be a father and won't be so concentrated on working." "Does it make any sense what I'm saying, baby?" Looking at her intently with a sincere heart. "Do you agree?" Tameka had tears come to her eyes. She loved Copeland so much. His heart always made her feel warm and loved. "I understand what you're saying," she caressed his face. "But it isn't easy to just change your point of view in an hour."
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 52. The Apartment Is Not Home
Months later:Life for Tameka after the press conference still wasn't easy. Even though the reporters no longer camped out in front of their apartment complex. Tameka still had to be careful. Every time she went to work or the store, fans rushed in her direction to take pictures. Some shouted. "Hey! Girl! From the other side of the tracks! Copeland belongs to us! Go back to where you belong!"One time coming from work, Tameka had to run to her car as a large group of girl fans chased her down the street. She was shaken when she got home, and Copeland saw it. "Sweetie, are you okay?!" "No, please, can I be alone?" Copeland caressed her on the back and then left her alone. Later that night in bed. Tameka says, "Huna, are you sleeping?" "Not yet. Why?" Copeland turned to face her as Tameka lay in his arms and told him what happened earlier today."I'm so sorry, baby. I can't be with you everywhere you go." He sighed worriedly. "Please be careful, Tameka. I don't know what to do if som
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 51. The Family's Dirty Laundry
The administrative staff went scramming to check the stocks. "Sir! The stocks are falling faster than a plane without an engine! It's happening rapidly, sir! What should we do!" Senior looked like someone slapped him into shock. There was nothing he could do but stand there and listen. "NO!!!" Senior Morton shouted. Panic swept through the Morton administrative building since the year 2008. Copeland was responsible for all the new launches and successes of the company! Copeland's mother and grandmother sat down in her living as they usually did and turned on the television. They had been giving brief reports about her son and his marriage to Tameka for months. She had only spoken to her son briefly when Copeland called her. But since he told her he had remarried, she gave him time with his wife. She wants grandbabies. Once everyone was seated, the camera was clicking fiercely. "Good morning, everyone! " You could hear the fan's screams outside the building inside the room! "Oh my
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 50. Standing UP For Love
By the third week, the apartment complex's management had to ask the police to secure the building. Chanting fans, namely young girls, came and stayed from morning until midnight. "Baby, this is getting crazy! I love you, I do, but this is getting crazy." "I know. I'm good at ignoring. I’m more interested in what you've been working on at this computer?" Copeland said, rolling Tameka back from the desk in the desk chair."The family lawyer has been combing over everything, and so have I. But, he says, there are some things you can do." "I'll read it. Let me see." Tameka gets up and gives the chair to Copeland as she stands over his shoulder as they discuss his options. Around 1:30 am, Zeta and Tran came over with Chinese food to talk. Tran says to Copeland. "I have been talking with some of the investors. They are excellent friends with your dad. They will speak on your behalf. They recognize that you are an asset to the company.""One thing a big company like Morton doesn't want i
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 49. Nothing Can Compare to Our Love
"Tameka, I see your wheels turning. What are you thinking?""Copeland, you've talked about your grandfather many times. Is there some way we could get in touch with him? I know he would be on our side if he heard what they were doing to us. All because I come from a different background and culture! It is completely unfair and unwarranted." "Baby, I'm still able to go to work. So dad was probably bluffing."Tameka, after cooling down with her beer in her hand. She came and sat on the sofa. She smiled but kept thinking the worst wasn't over yet. She didn't trust Senior, especially since they threatened Copeland when it wasn't warranted.The day no one hoped would ever arrive finally came. One morning a few weeks later, Copeland went to work like he always does. Finally, he got to the building. Copeland had already shared this with the staff minor details.But he didn't tell them that the higher-up wanted him to get a divorce from Tameka. Some of his close friends at the company and ex
Our Marriage, Divorce and Love 48. When Your Family Turn On You
The storm had calmed for Copeland and Tameka. Everything was falling back into place for them. Copeland returned to work for a few weeks at the main office. They were about to launch a new product. "Exact Ingredient"After long days and late nights of working, he was ready to go home to be with Tameka. Especially since it was Friday, Since everyone knew Copeland had gotten remarried and was now with Tameka, there was no guessing where he was heading when he left the office, even though many wondered what happened to his relationship with Lizzy Hubbard. But before leaving for the day, he was called to Mr. Senior Morton's office. "What now!" Copeland thought to himself while keeping his cool in front of his staff. He opened the door when he made it to the Director's office. "Come in and take a seat, Copeland. The family has thought about your situation, and we want to inform you that things will not work out as we thought." The Director said with a hardened expression. "What's that s
