True to self

Part 66

Hensley:baby wait(calls Harley)

Harley didn't listen, she just kept running upstairs.
Hensley looked at me, and I knew she was mad.
But she took a deep breath.

Hensley:congrats bryson(weakly smiled) I'm happy for you both

Bryson:look I know this is a shock to everyone, I didn't expect this

Hensley:but it happened....you can't erase time...but maybe it's for the best

As she said that I was confused.

Bryson:for the best??

Hensley: nothing Bryson...

Hensley started walking away from me.
I knew she was mad, shit I was to.

Bryson:talk to me....please. I want you and Harley part of my new journey.

Hensley turned back to me.

Hensley:Harley will love it.....but I'm fine with being left out....don't want part in nothing that has nothing to do with me....well anymore

She then walked out the kitchen.
All I could do was look down and shake my head.
Damn...

*next day*

Hensley pov

Mrs.costello:Hensley what's wrong with you today??(concerned)

I sat down on the floor of the dance studio and started packing my things.

Hensley:I don't know....I feel like I lost my dance moves and way of dance

I was so mad today.
Today I was suppose to deliver to everybody my routine for the Broadway auditioned in less than 4 weeks, but for some reason i kept messing up.
I feel like it had something to do with the news Bryson told me about him having a baby with Naomi.
I felt like Bryson and Naomi wasn't serious and that he was gone leave her....but I was wrong.
I guess Bryson found somebody he's happy with.
But if he's happy, I'm happy.
It's just sad to me Bryson living the life he always wanted, and I'm stuck with niggas who don't give a damn if I'm still breathing, a stripper shaking her ass to get money to feed her child, and don't give a fuck about shit.

Hensley:I'll do better tomorrow I promise

Mrs.costello: I hope so honey.... the whole team is rooting for you...and so am I

She smiled and walked away from me.
I smiled back then looked down.
I then continued to pack my stuff....

.........

I walked down the steps of the dance academy, heading to my car.
I was exhausted and needed some sleep.
I was struggling to hold my bag, and purse at the same time.

Chance:need some help?

I jumped, pausing on the steps when I heard that familiar voice.
It was like I was frightened...and I was.

Hensley:what do you want?(mad)

Chance:listen baby please hear me out....

I shook my head no.
I started walking away from chance, heading to my car but Chance grabbed me,hard.
I saw him take a deep breath, as if he was trying to calm down from hitting me .

Chance:listen...I'm going to counseling, and rehab...I'm trying to do better but I can't do it alone

Hensley:you just don't get it do you??(mad) I know what you did to me that night I tried to take my life...you not only beat me but raped me

Chance:raped??

Before I blacked out the other night I saw chance pulling down his pants.
When I woke up I saw bruises on my inner thighs, and my panties were down.

Hensley:yes...I don't want to see you ever...just leave me alone chance(mad)

Chance:its Bryson ain't it?? You love him that's why

Hensley:are you really that naive that I don't want you that you making up excuses to why I don't want you?(mad)

Chance:I know it's him....you fucking him?

Hensley:what?? Chance I loved you and you changed

Chance:you fucking lying...you never loved me

Hensley:what? You need to relax yo...I loved you and I'm with you...I ain't with this nigga

Chance:you think I'm-(cut off)

Hensley:he's my bestfriend....he's my brother

Chance:brother? I don't think he's your brother...that's your blood? Aight...ducking that nigga that's what it is

Hensley:I'm fucking my brother? He's my brother

Chance:no,no if y'all got the same momma and daddy y'all can't fuck....you fucking him

I couldn't believe what chance was saying.
I just rolled my eyes.
I'm done with chance and the shit he does.
I just walked away from him.

Chance:Hensley....HENSLEY

I just kept walking.
Tired of the bullshit.