by Tina J
“Let me find out you don’t like living with me.” We started laughing.
“Anyway, what’s up with you and Haven and don’t tell me my eyes were deceiving me.” She asked getting out the car and walking up to the door with me.
“We having fun.”
“Fun my ass. You’ve been staying out a lot and one night, I swore I heard you moaning out his name in the guest room.” I covered my mouth.
“I didn’t say anything because I was half sleep but now I see it wasn’t a dream.” She folded her arms.
“Y’all been fucking for a minute.”
“Fine! After him and VJ fought, he came by days later and we slept together. He stopped by again and we’ve been sharing a bed ever since.” I unlocked the door.
“Ok now.” She glanced around the house from the doorway.
“Am I gonna have some little Reaper cousins soon.” She rubbed my stomach.
“Hell to the no. We use condoms and both of us check when we done to make sure it didn’t bust.”
“Are y’all a couple?” She asked and stepped in with me. I closed the door and we walked around the place.
“No.” She stopped and turned around.
“Are you expecting anything from him as far as being a couple?”
“To be honest, I wouldn’t mind him being my man but he told me straight up he’s not ready to be in a committed relationship.”
“Ariel.” She had a sad look on her face.
“I know I deserve better.”
“You do sis. I love my cousin but he’s gonna mess up and you seem like you’re feeling him a lot. I don’t want you to get hurt like me.”
“Like you?” She snickered like a school girl.
“Haven may not be committed to anyone, but he loves sleeping with different women. We both know that. Ariel, you’re about to graduate and there’s more good men out there who will treat you better.”
“Damn Armonie. You sound like me talking to you.” We shared a laugh.
“He threatened me already.” She stopped.
“I can’t be with anyone else and I don’t wanna place anyone in danger because he doesn’t care.”
“So you’re in the same situation as me; only he doesn’t beat on you and gonna kill you if another man fucks you. Let me find out you threw it on my cousin.”
“What can I say?” We gave each other a high five and finished going through the house. I dropped her off at the hotel because she wanted to make sure the room was cleaned. I never did ask about the stuff with my cousin. Oh well, I’ll ask tomorrow.
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“Hey.” Haven answered on the first ring. I closed the computer down and focused my attention on the conversation I was about to have.
“Baby, I passed my exam. One more and I’ll be a RN.” I all but shouted on the phone.
I was now walking outta work and I knew he was at the club because there’s a party. He asked me if I was coming but getting off at 11 and going home to get dressed would be too much. I decided to sit this one out and wait for him at his house like always.
“That’s good. Real good.” He said but something about the way he said it made my antennas go up.
“Where are you? I wanna celebrate and you know how.” I hit the alarm on my car and sat down.
“Got dammit.” I heard shuffling in the background.
“What’s wrong?” It sounded as if he fell.
“My phone dropped. I’ll hit you up later.” I didn’t respond, hung the phone up and pulled off. Haven thinks I’m stupid but let’s see if my intuition is correct.
I drove straight to my old condo, took a fast shower, threw on some dressy shit and hauled ass to the club. Armonie and I hired movers to come this weekend and since she’s staying at her parents, I didn’t want to stay here alone, which is why I’ve been staying with Haven.
I parked in the back of the club and prayed the side door was open. When I realized it wasn’t, I had to save face and go through the front. There was no line because it was after 12 in the morning which meant everyone who was coming is probably already there.
The guy at the front door must’ve been new because I’ve never seen him, and he didn’t ask if I was looking for Haven like the rest of the security did.
The place was packed and I had to maneuver in and out of people to get by. I stopped when I noticed security at the stairs leading up to Haven’s office. I had one of two choices. Take my chances and see if they let me up or yell out somebody has a gun and hope they move. I went with the latter and shit became chaotic. Security stayed put but moved up closer to see what was going on, giving me easy access to go up the stairway.
I prepared myself for what I’m about to see because after hanging up on Haven, I tried calling back a few more times and he didn’t answer. Again, I’m no fool so watching this naked woman giving him head shouldn’t surprise me. I don’t even wanna think about them having sex, which may have already taken place but fuck it.
“Shit girl. Suck all of it out.” He moaned with his head back and eyes closed.
“This is why you couldn’t answer the phone for me?”
“Oh shit.” Haven jumped up and the girl wiped her mouth.
“Haven, I didn’t know you had a girl.”
“He doesn’t. I’m not sure why he stopped you.” He sat there staring at me.
“Can you give us a minute?” Haven said continuing to keep his eyes on me.
“Sure. Don’t be long because I’m tryna ride that ride again tonight.” She grabbed her clothes and stepped out. I’m not even mad at her.
“Drained?” I questioned as he sat there with his dick still out. I closed the door and shook my head.
“You know my father said to leave you alone because you weren’t ready. Armonie said you were gonna hurt me but noooo. I had to be hardheaded and continue messing with you.” I picked up the Tito’s bottle and poured me a drink.
“Do you mind putting your dick away? I don’t wanna see her slob all over it.” He fixed himself and stood.
“I should’ve left you alone when I caught feelings because like you said, love don’t live here anymore right.” I used my index finger to poke where his heart is.
“You told me I was number one in your top five and I laughed it off. There’s no way you had a top anything because we were always together.” I poured another shot and tossed it back.
“Do you know when I got the results for my exam, you were the first person I called. My parents don’t even know yet.” I took another shot.
“You seemed happy but then I don’t know if you telling me that’s good, was meant for me or the BITCH YOU WERE IN HERE FUCKING!”
CRASH! I tossed the bottle against the door.
“I’m a damn good woman Haven and whether you say it or not, I deserve better.” The tears started racing down my face.
“Better than a man who can’t claim me. A man who has a got damn top five, ten or whatever. A man who cares about no one but himself. And a man who can’t even look me in my face knowing he fucked up.” He sat in his chair continuing to do other shit and not speak.
“I’ve never been a woman to act out over a man. I hate who you made me into.” I grabbed my purse and stormed towards the door.
“Remember what I said about you being with someone else.” Is what he managed to say. I turned and he was now staring at me.
“I don’t give a fuck about you being the reaper Haven. I’m going to find me a good man. Someone to treat me better and build with. If you wanna kill me in the process, go ahead. Walking in on the man I fell in love with getting his dick sucked has already killed me inside. Goodbye.” I slammed the door, walked to the stairs and went tumbling down.
“Shit. You ok?” One of the security guys helped me up.
“I’m fine. Can you open the side door for me?” He did and it felt like my arm was about to fall off. It had to be broken. He asked if I wanted him to walk me to my car and I declined. Haven would proba
bly murder him for being nice.
I walked alone and unlocked the door. When I checked my arm is was black and blue and already swelling up. I drove down the street and called Armonie. She was half sleep but woke up when I mentioned needing the hospital. I told her where I was and twenty minutes later, she drove me to the ER.
“You want me to stay with you?” She asked when the nurse came in to take me to X-ray.
“No sis. I’m ok. I’ll call you when I get home.” She hugged me and I told her I’d take an Uber and pick my car up tomorrow. After three hours in the ER, I ended up with a broken arm and dislocate finger.
“What happened to you?” I sucked my teeth at Eddie who was standing there.
“Stop the attitude Ariel. I messed up by promoting those lies but I do care about you.” I blew my breath and took a seat on the bench while I waited for the Uber.
“Let me take you home.” I rolled my eyes.
“I’m serious. It’s the least I can do.” He smiled and I laughed. I canceled the Uber and waited for him to pull the car around. He helped me in and off to my condo I went. Haven had the nerve to call me back to back. I shut my phone off. Fuck him.
Haven
“Clean this shit up.” I told the janitor who was here cleaning up after the club closed. Ariel threw the bottle against the door and glass was everywhere. Usually he came during the day, but he requested tomorrow off, which is really today. He had to take his wife to the hospital for tests.
“Ok sir. I don’t want no problems.” He put his hands up.
“My bad yo. I’m not mad at you.” I said and handed him $100. He tried to give it back three times until I yelled.
“Girl problems.” He laughed.
“Something like that.” I picked up my drink and took a sip as I stared down on the empty dance floor.
After Ariel left outta here crying, I stayed in my office for the remainder of the night. Marlena tried to come back to fuck again but I told security not to let her up. My head was messed up after seeing Ariel hurting. All the years Juicy and I were together she’s never caught me with another woman. Why do the words I hate you hurt when someone says it?
I definitely had strong feelings for Ariel, but I kept pushing them away. I didn’t wanna fall hard and she does me the same as me ex. Brayden told me to leave her alone if I was gonna cheat but I couldn’t after getting the first taste. It’s like we were addicted to one another. Plus, I didn’t want anyone else to have her. Of course it’s selfish but I never thought I’d get caught. To be honest, we were together so much lately I didn’t have time to be with another woman.
Marlena’s a stripper and I’ve fucked her numerous times. The sex is decent and she’s been begging for me to dick her down but I never did. Tonight, the drinks were in my system and I couldn’t pass up her fat ass. I’ll never blame the alcohol because I’m fully aware of where I stick my dick but it doesn’t help when you’re being tempted.
“You good?” I asked the janitor. When he said yes, I rushed out to go home to shower and change. I needed to speak with Ariel. She was beyond hurt and the least I could do is explain. I admit she had me at a loss for words but I’m good now.
“Boss, how’s Ariel?” One of my security dudes asked. I placed my gun on his temple and his hands went up.
“Tha fuck you mean is she ok? You let her upstairs to catch me with Marlena.”
“Oh boss, I didn’t know that happened. I was asking because she fell down the steps and one of the other guys came to get me.” He said with a concerned look.
“What?” I pulled my gun back.
“They said she rolled down the stairs. I tried to walk her to the car and offered to call someone but she refused.”
“Was it bad?”
“Her arm swelled up pretty quick and she cried walking to her car.”
“FUCK!” I put the gun in my waist.
“Thanks and my bad for pulling the gun out. I’m going through some shit.”
“It’s all good. I’ll make sure to let your sister know when I get home.” I laughed because he’s my sister’s fiancé. They’ve been together forever, and he’s actually cool as hell. I should’ve known he wouldn’t let me get caught but Ariel had my head fucked up.
“Got damn snitch.”
“I’ll be that. Also, I accept the invitation to take paid days off.” He laughed, hit me up with the peace sign and left.
I picked my phone up and called Ariel back to back. She had the audacity to shut her phone off.
I jumped in my car and raced to the hospital. By the time I got there the nurse said she left twenty minutes ago. I didn’t waste time going home and decided to stop by her house. On the way out, I noticed Armonie’s car but why is she here? If Ariel is gone, I don’t know why she hasn’t left. I called her phone and she let it go to voicemail each time. I hit Colby Jr up and had him try to reach her.
I parked in front of Ariel’s condo and there was a car behind hers. I never seen it and since Armonie’s at the hospital, I know she doesn’t have company. I stepped out, walked to the door and used my key to get in. I know they’re moving but I still had mine.
There was no one in the living room and I could hear noises coming from upstairs. I took the steps two at a time and went straight to her room. It was like de ja vu all over. Clothes were spread out on the floor and the shower was going.
“I told her not to fuck with no one else and here she is showering with the nigga.” I spoke to myself as I followed the clothes in the bathroom.
“Shit.” I heard her say and my anger went from 0-1000 real quick. I took my gun out, cocked it back, opened the shower curtain and placed the gun on her head.
“You thought I was playing?”
“HAVEN!” Her eyes got big as hell.
“Nah, it’s the fucking Reaper.”
VJ
“I know he’s fucking the bitch from Jersey and if he’s not with the dirty one, it’s his cousins’ friend.” Mecca said to her shiesty ass friend Lily. Yup, the same one who tried to fuck.
“But why you mad when you almost fucked Raheem?”
“Sssssh. Bitch be quiet.”
“What’s the difference if he is fucking someone?” Lily asked and I waited for the answer.
“The difference is I won’t ever sleep with another man. I messed up even allowing Raheem to kiss me but when it comes to touching; absolutely not.”
“Kissing is touching.”
“Are you on my side?” Mecca asked.
“Oh course. I just don’t understand if you feel like he stepping out, then do the same.” I stood in the doorway of Mecca’s bedroom listening to her talk to her friend.
I returned from Jersey a few days ago and today is the first day I stopped by to see Mecca. Between work and tryna figure out if I wanna move to Jersey, she wasn’t on my to do list.
Then, I get here and she wanted to have sex. As soon as I said no, she caught an attitude. I ignored it and fell asleep in the room. I woke up to her and Lily’s conversation. It didn’t matter to me one way or the other at this point if she were with another man because I’m done.
After spending all that time with Armonie, it only verified me being over Mecca and its not because I took her virginity. Monie was smart, held intelligent conversations and had no problem putting me in my place if I made her mad. The thought of another man touching her is something I never wanna envision which is why I spent my days in Jersey with her. I hadn’t broken up with Mecca yet, so I understood why she was upset.
I left her the note because I knew she wouldn’t speak to me after her dumb ass ex accused me of sleeping with his sister.
The day he’s speaking of was a week before he showed up at the hotel. Mycah and I stopped by some chicken place and Latifa was there. She caught an attitude when I told her to beat it. What do you think she did? Yup, went and flirted with Mycah. He’s a straight dog and when she offered the pussy, he took it.
We went to her house, they fucked, and I passed
out on the couch from drinking with Freddy’s pops. Its crazy how Freddy’s dad was cool and he was a fuck nigga.
Long story short, I got up the next day and walked out to start the car. Mycah had already came down and told me she was about to give him some head real quick and he’ll be right down.
Freddy was coming in from somewhere and smiled when he saw me. I knew for a fact he wasn’t with Monie because I spoke to her the night before and she was staying at her parents. She even called me on facetime as he walked in, still at her parent’s place. I wish she would’ve let me explain but she was too upset. I wasn’t sure if she told Ariel yet, so I didn’t call and ask her to speak to Monie. I did have Ariel check on her though because she ran out and I couldn’t find her. Its all good though because I’m leaving in a few days to go back to check on her.
Vanity and I had a long conversation and she’s moving in a couple weeks. I’m gonna wait an extra month or so and then see where my head is.
“What you doing here Lily?” Mecca jumped and turned around while Lily stuck her finger in her mouth like she was sucking a dick behind her back.
“Came by to check on my girl. I’m out.” She grabbed her expensive ass purse and left. I shook my head. I thought she would’ve been kicked out by now but she came up with the rent for the next couple of months.
“Hey baby. You feel better?” I looked at her.
“There’s nothing wrong with me.” She ran her hands up my chest from behind.
“You don’t usually turn down sex, so I thought something was wrong.” I turned to her and stared.
“We’re finished Mecca.” She backed away.
“What?”
“You heard me. This relationship is over.”
“Why now? Is it because you found someone in Jersey?” I popped the top off the water bottle and took a sip.
“Why you say that?”
“Because we were on good terms before going there. Now you’re ready to break up. Its obviously someone else.”