Regine Iman Thomas
When I woke up this morning Joey was gone. I don't know where he went but I guess it wasn't any of my business anyway.
I didnt think opening up about what happened to my mother would be that emotional for me. Nor did I realize how much it was really bothering me until I began speaking on it. I really hoped that it wasnt all for nothing and that Joey would feel more comfortable about speaking to me about his woes.
I got up and got dressed to attend a workshop that was going on at the studio today. I wanted so badly not to go because there was a chance that I would see Shameik. That was something that I wasn't looking forward to. But I had no choice but to go because Denzel was teaching. He would kill me if I didnt show up.
I caught the bus and made it to the studio in about 40 minutes. I should have made Denzel drive me since he wanted me in attendance so badly.
I walked into the studio. All of the usuals were here. I greeted everyone and took a seat on the floor.
Since I was bored, I busied myself with twitter.
@RegineIman: *prays he doesn't show*
Denzel walked in a few minutes later and I made sure to get up and give him a hug.
"Hey where have you been?" he asked me and I shrugged.
"Around" I responded simply.
"Nicole misses you. She wants you to come over after this" he said. I nodded. I had nothing better to do anyway.
"Are you driving me?" I asked with a raised brow. He better be.
"Of course" he laughed. I nodded and went back to take my seat on the floor. In walked the last person I wanted to see.
He looked at me. We made eye contact for a split second. I wanted to punch him in the face when he came and sat beside me.
"Reggie..." he sang poking my side. I scooted over. He sighed. "Look, i'm sorry. I'm just used to girls throwing themselves at me, so when you didn't I got carried away and offended."
"Fuck your apology" I muttered.
"Regine, look at me. I'm serious. I didnt mean to hurt your feelings. I really like you, aight?"
"Bullshit. I really don't want to hear it. Don't talk to me" I smiled politely and made my way to the other side of the room. He was not about to play me.
I saw him shake his head. Idiot.
"Reggie! Bring dat ass up front!" Denzel yelled. I rolled my eyes and took a spot up front near him and a few others.
"Lets get started!" he shouted and everybody stood. Shameik came and stood right behind me.
The devil was at work.
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"Great class everybody!" Denzel shouted. Everyone clapped and some people high fived one another.
I grabbed my water bottle off of the ground and took a gulp from it. I smelled a familiar cologne and knew who had appeared next to me.
"What do you want?" I asked him. I was annoyed by his presence.
"Another chance" he said plainly.
"Why should I give you of all people another chance? You tried to hoe me."
"Once again, i'm sorry."
I chuckled and walked away from him. I heard him running after me. Did he not get the message?
"Reggie, at least let me be your friend if nothing else" he tried to reason with me.
"I'll think about it" I lied.
Denzel was waiting for me at the car. I got right in and we went to his house.
"Nicooooleeeee" He yelled as we walked in the door.
"In the kitcheeen!" she shouted back. He looked at me. "Go ahead. I'm going to take a shower and lay my black ass down" he chuckled.
When I got in the kitchen, Nicole was ripping open a package of shrimp.
"Whatcha making" I asked her. She jumped and put her hand over her chest.
"Jesus Reggie you scared me."
"Sorry."
"I love when you wear your natural hair. Even though you get it relaxed sometimes, its still so full, lengthy, and strong."
"I'm trying to be on Nicki Minaj's level though. Her hair is amazing" I chuckled. Nicki's hair was goals for me.
