In Too Deep

Lesson Learned

Bahja : And after what he done to you , you're gonna help him ? Zonnique have you lost your mind ?

Zonnique : Maybe . But the point is , he needs a place to stay . I told him he can stay here with me for a while.

Bahja : The hell he is .

Zonnique : Pleaseeee Bahja. For me ?

Bahja : Did you forget he left you for a prostitute three years ago ?

Zonnique : Bahja pleaseee . Just for a few days ?

Bahja : Fine . But if you try anything I swear -

Zoey : I'm not going to try anything. I don't even know why I'm here

She pulled me inside the big , red brick house. Inside , pink walls . Almost everything was covered in pink .

Zoey : Oh hell no , I'm not staying here

Zonnique : Do you want a place to stay or not ?

Zoey : I got my own house, thank you

Zonnique : Oh good . Let's go back there so Charles' guys can find you and kill you ! Do you have any type of sense ? God damn

Zoey : She don't even want me here .

Zonnique : You're here with me. Now shut up, and stop being so stubborn.

Zoey : Uggghhh

Why was she helping me ? I broke her heart and left her for Michelle. Yes , the girl who just betrayed me and damn near killed me a couple hours ago. She's the reason why Chas never forgave me, and why me and Chas aren't best friends anymore. Why should I even trust her ? She'd end up betraying me just like every girl I fell in love with did.

End Of POV 👆

Zonnique's POV

I don't know why , but I feel like I had to help him. Everything in my head told me not to , but my heart .. I just couldn't watch him get killed. The guy who left me for a hoe ? Yes him. I feel stupid . But I did it because I still care for him. I hate him, but I still love him. He's the only guy I put my all into. When Chas used to beat me , he'd always be there. When I was tired of everything and ready to give up life , he'd always hold me. He'd always tell me how he's here and he'll always be here if I needed him. Where was this fool when I was damn near raped a couple years ago ? I could go on and on about how bad he hurt me, but if there's one thing I learned from this life style .. It's forgiving . You never forget , but you forgive.

Zonnique : This is where you'll be sleeping .

I lead him into a small, pink room.

Zoey : *Laughing* Seriously ?

Zonnique : Yes . Problem ? You can sleep in the basement instead

Zoey : I guess this isn't that bad

Zonnique : 😏 I thought so

I tossed him a towel and some soap

Zoey : What's this for ?

Zonnique : You need to wash up. You smell like you just jumped outta a sewer

He sniffed both his armpits and shrugged his shoulders.

Zoey : Big deal ? I was at the club and I got a lil sweaty

Zonnique : Whatever

Zoey : I don't have nothing to wear

Zonnique : Just get in the shower . I'll have something for you when you get out .

I looked in my closet to find some basketball shorts he could fit . I have tons of these . Now as for a shirt ? 20 minutes later , Zoey's stepping out of the bathroom. He had a towel wrapped around his waist , water dripping from his 8 pack.