2 years later
I put the last bit of my make up as I smiled to myself. Today's the day. The day I open up my make up store. My best friend walked in the bathroom
"Hurry up hoe or else we gonna be late"
I flicked her off as I smoothed my dress out and slipped my earrings on. This was big. I even have quite a bit of celebrities coming to visit me. We walked into my car and drove to the shop.
"You nervous?"
I chuckled. "Hell yes."
She smiled. "you'll do fine babygirl. I'm so proud of you."
I looked at her and smiled.When we got there it was already packed. People were taking pictures, and buying products and communicating amongst one another. I smiled at how delightful this was going. I went to go get a drink when I bumped into somebody.
"Oh! My bad I wasn't paying any atte-"
I looked up and saw August. One of the strangers who was there when I was at my lowest. He stared at me.
"Long time no see huh?"
I was silent. " Hey um...how are you?"
"I'm cool. How about you? You seem to be doing much better."
"I am. I am. Uh just you know been busy working."
He nodded "That's wassup."
I nodded too feeling slightly awkward. He smiled sympathetically at me. I sighed. "You don't have to feel bad for me. All of that was in the past. I'm over it."
He nodded. "Are you na'?"
He inched closer too me and immediately I had flashbacks of them touching me. I stepped back uneasily.
"I-I have to go" And with that I was gone.
I went into the bathroom and say down.
"Get it together Ny." I said talking to myself. I breathed and then got myself situated. I walked out the bathroom and went to where my friend was. I smiled at here.
The party went along smoothly and everything was good. A couple of people made speeches others gave congrats. Then it was my turn.
"I just want to say thank y'all so so so so much for making it tonight, it really shows the support we have here in New Orleans and it brings tears to my eyes...um thank you for allowing me to accomplish my dreams." and with that I smiled and quickly walked off the stage while everyone clapped. I took a sip of my Ciroc when August came to me again. He was being aggy now.
"Yeeees?" I said.
"Damn ma, I can't just come talk to yo ass?"
I sighed. "your right."
"Look I ain't mean to intimidate or make you feel uncomfortable."
I looked down. "I can't get over it...I can barely sleep at night, I can't go out alone at nights, I'm stressed."
"And that's why you need me. A shoulder to cry. Someone to really listen."
I chuckled. "What makes you think that I don't already have one?"
"Cause you talking to me now."
I nodded slowly. "well I have your number so I'll call."
"Or.... I can take your number down cause you never call me."
I laughed. "okay"
I gave him my number and we talked for a bit. People walked by speaking. I took a couple of pictures and answered a few questions then that was it. When I got home I changed into something more comfortable and laid in the bed and stretched.
"Home sweet home."
I thought about August and how cool he was and cute. And it seemed like on que he texted me
Augusss: I know you prolly sleep but Goodnight ma😘😍
I chuckled
Me: I'm not sleep but goodnight😴😘
I put my phone down anxious to see what he said but not trying to seem too desperate. Then I heard a vibrate.
Augusss: wyd tomorrow?👀
Me: After work, nothing.
Augusss: we should chill😏
Me: chill😭 I'm tryna fuck.
Augusss: fr👀🔥
Me: Sike nah😂but yeah we should chill. Um..is 6 cool?
Augusss: yeah ma. See you then.
I put my phone down smiling. He cool and all but I don't know yet. Maybe friends is what we need to do. I laid down and drifted to sleep.
August POV
I smiled at her last text. She was so pretty. Right when I put my phone down I heard it ring. I smiled thinking it was her but when I saw who it was I rolled my eyes. The old hoe. Keke fucking Palmer.
"Yo"
"Baby. I miss you."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. Now can you stop playing and come over?"
I paused tryna keep my cool.
"Nah ma I'm straight. I'm not down with the sloppy seconds shit.. besides I'm fucking with a real girl. I ain't got time for the bullshit."
"People can't mess up august? Damn it was a couple of times. But every time I did it I felt guilty and that's because I love you. "
I rolled my eyes. "Yeah I bet. Look I gotta go. I'll fuck wittchu later."
And before she could say anything else I hung up. I sighed. And everybody wonder why I ain't down with the relationships. It's because of things like this. I need a down female who can be real, relatable, and just there for a nigga when he need it. I drifted to sleep in my thoughts.
