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“ Oh chile boo! That's a brotha then.” Sherica said laughing. Laughing Jazzlyn said “ No he's white . Though I will say this, every since the day we started speaking his color was something I never noticed you know? So it could be the way he was raised or just him as a person.”

“ Girl please, you know I don't bite my tongue. Aint no way you're going to grow up in a black family eating collard greens, cornbread,chitlins and everything else and your ass aint a brotha. He wasn't born one but he got made into one!” Sherica said Jazzlyn cracked up laughing “ Sherica you know your ass is a fool!” Jazzlyn said.

“ Now back to what I wanted to talk to you about. Now you met my co-worker Kita right? Hell it just so happens the two times I've met with her outside of work you've been there as well. Some things were said that concern me about her and they inadvertently may effect you too.” Sherica said.

“ What do you mean? I don't know that woman.” Jazzlyn said frowning.

“ Wel you know right before you left out you told Trevonne to keep you and Tyson’s name out of her mouth?"

“ Yes.” Jazzlyn said.

“Well when you left out she asked about who your Tyson could be and was he a white guy. So Trevonne running her mouth, said what she knew but granted it wasn't much since y'all haven't been speaking. Though I get the feeling your new Tyson. Is her old Tyson. Girlfriend made it clear she is not over him and wants him back. Matter of fact the entire time I've known her she's done nothing but talk about this ex-boyfriend that she is stil in love with and how she is the one who messed up the relationship and caused them not to be together. So hell from the way she's been going on about old boy I aint surprised he's the shit! But I want you to be aware because old girl is loopy as hell!

She got to saying how she don't mean no harm but our friend Jazzlyn is not going to stand in the way of her getting back together with him. So I
really
wanted you to be aware.” Sherica said.

“ Damn! So let me ask you this …now we've only been seeing each other a month, has she mentioned talking to him or seeing him at all ?” Jazzlyn asked.

“ Girl no! That's why I'm real y giving you a heads up because even before the other night, when she would speak about him when we'd grab lunch, I'd straight up ask her if he was communicating or talking with her at all for her to believe they'd work it out and she will tell you no! This Tyson, if it's your Tyson gives her no play whatsoever but she believes if she works on whatever issues broke them up he'll take her back. The other night home girl said straight up, he was a man and they don't know what they want. I need him and he needs me ! All Kitas beans aint baked so watch out for her ass. I just want you to be aware.” Sherica said.

“ Sherica I more than appreciate the heads up. I spoke to Tyson this morning and he told me his ex girlfriend sent him roses to his job! So I would imagine she's real y getting wound up now that she's putting two and two together about him and I. Tyson and I will talk about it more tonight."

"Once again thank you for letting me know, because she sounds like she's out there bad! Hell I can't blame her though because he put it on me something fierce! But it's time to move on shit. I don't know what really went down with them but her time is done.”Jazzlyn said “ Girl and to think, at our girls night I was all like go for it! If you think there's a chance don't let him go and all that rah-rah mess! That white man right there, she's going to have to back up off and let the shit go! It's tysonandjazzlyn.com right about now." Jazzlyn said.

Sherica fel out laughing” I know you didn't go Braxton on me just now! “

“ I sure did !” Jazzlyn said.” Now let's set up a time for you to come over for dinner. I really do want you to meet Tyson.”

“ OK girl I'm al over it. Just let me know in advance so I can set up a sitter for Isiah.” Sherica said. “ Girl please if you come over for dinner you can bring Isiah with you.

Shoot I'll have him set up like a king watching DVDS in my room,while the grown folks are up front. So how about y'all come over Saturday ?” Jazzlyn asked. “ Sounds good to me girl, I'll see you then. Take care “ Sherica said getting in her car to head back to work.

Jazzlyn dialed Tyson’s cel “ Whassup baby ?” Tyson answered.

“ Hey honey. My God our circles our way too small ! I'm not going to hold you up with it. We'l talk about it later but I just found out some
real
crazy mess!” Jazzlyn said.

“ What is it? I have a few minutes before I go in this meeting.” Tyson said. “ No it's too much for just a few minutes. We'l talk later. Have a good meeting. I miss you Tyson.

Aren't you feeling sick al of a sudden?” Jazzlyn asked. Tyson laughed.

“ Nah baby I can't be sick today...I do feel a cold coming on that may keep me home tomorrow though.” Tyson said laughing.” See you later. Bye.”
Bonds Never Broken

“Trendi!” Jazzlyn shrieked answering her cell. “ It's so good to hear from you!”

“ Girl I know. Sometimes I can't believe we stay in the same complex yet never run into each other!” Trendi said. “ Now you know a sista like me is calling for a reason! Now I understand you and Darien broke up right?”

“ Yes girl. You know you're my honorary sister in law for life but your brother and I are history! I'm on to the next one. Why the hell you whispering?” Jazzlyn asked.

“ Girl I have no idea!” Trendi said laughing. “ Wel I know how my damn brother is. So I can’t blame you but when he busted out and said he was laying up there with Trevonnes ass I was UNDONE! I can't believe her trifling ass ! You know I told you from the jump I didn't care for her ass. I do hate it happened though because I know how close you two were. Now here's the thing. I want to warn you now...girl Darien is moving in with me for a few months.” Trendi said.

“ Really Trendi ? Damn! Why is he coming there? You're in a different building but damn that's too close for comfort.” Jazzlyn said.

“ I know girl I'm sorry. What could I do though? He is my brother. I couldn't leave him homeless. Truth be told I really don't want him here. You know how disrespectful he is about my lifestyle but I real y had no choice. Did he tel you our mom and Mr. Johnny are finally tying the knot ?”

“ Trendi I didn't know! I'm so happy for your mom and Mr.Johnny, I'll have to cal her tonight.” Jazzlyn said smiling. Jazzlyn had always loved Trendi and Dariens mother and often found it hard to believe Darien was as lazy and unmotivated as he was given the fact he grew up with the example of a hard working woman taking care of her kids in his life. Though they had very different family backgrounds Jazzlyn was a firm believer in the fact that a traditional nuclear family unit was not the only way a family could be.

They had a great mother.

“ Yes girl so they're ready to get on with their lives finally. My mom is breaking the lease on her place and moving into Mr. Johnny’s house.” Trendi said.

“ Wel Trendi thank you so much for giving me the heads up. Today I seem to be getting warnings about a lot. You need to come by sometime though. I want to introduce you to my new boyfriend Tyson. I think he's a keeper girl. That wont make you uncomfortable will it Trendi ? I do want to be respectful. Regardless of anything Darien is your brother.” Jazzlyn said.

" Chile please! If Darien lost you due to not being able to keep his straying dick in his pants that's his problem not yours. You know a sista like me keeps it real. He's my brother and all but you were always too good for him as far as I was concerned. Darien thinks because he's good looking he can run through women with no consequences. So it was bound to happen in my opinion. I told him many a time not to mess things up with you. Jazzlyn you deserve every blessing coming your way. I'd love to meet your new boo. Just tell me where and when and I'm there. Hold up now...have you met
my
new boo Marcus ?” Trendi asked.

“ No girl, OK I see now we're going to have a real good time. I already asked Sherica, you know her right ? To come over for dinner this Saturday to meet Tyson so we may as well turn this into a dinner party. I'll call you with al the details but free up this coming Saturday for me girl. We're going to have a good time!” Jazzlyn said.

Jazzlyn peeped out her door anxious for Tyson to get home. Just as she was about to close her door she spotted Tyson turning the corner and walking down the hall.” Please tell me you aren't looking out your door waiting for me like a stalker.”Tyson said laughing and dropping his briefcase.

“ Yea boy I missed you and I have so many things to tel you! It's been a
crazy
day!”

“ Tell me about it, kiss me first though” Tyson said leaning down and kissing her lips,her cheeks and her neck.” I thought about you all day.” Tyson said.

“ You make me happy Tyson. You better keep making me happy and I'm going to do my best to make you happy..” Jazzlyn said kissing him back.

“ Hel o Mrs. Wu” Jazzlyn said to a neighbor passing in the hall. Mrs. Wu nodded her head looking at Tyson and Jazzlyn.

“ Hmm. Wonder what her problem is? I usually can't get her to stop talking.” Jazzlyn said.

“Baby, you may as well get used to it dealing with me. Some people are like do you, some people aren't going to like seeing us together at all. You crossed the color line woman. I'm gonna have to school you on a few things.” Tyson said laughing. “ OK let's get out this damn hallway...I might wanna do some things to you to.” Tyson said winking

“ Where are we going, my place or yours?”

“ Go change baby and come to my place I have dinner ready. Also let me tell you this, we're going to initiate a date night. Maybe two a week because you living this close to me...a sista does like to be taken out you know.” Jazzlyn said with her hands on her hips.

“ I got you. “ Tyson said laughing. “ I'l be over in a little bit.

Tyson and Jazzlyn sat eating dinner and digesting more than the food.” Baby if you say the Kita you met has auburn colored dreadlocks it's my ex girlfriend Kita . Damn you right this place is too goddamn small. You done? “ Tyson said standing to take his plate to the kitchen.

“ Yes I'm done but the dishes can wait. I think you need to let me know what's up with this lady.” Jazzlyn said.

“ OK” Tyson said sitting down. “ Long story short. Kita and I dated seriously two years.

I was deeply in love with her. One year into dating her I pretty much knew I'd found my wife “ Tyson said. “ Then a year after us being together it al changed. Keep in mind her only family, her mom and younger sister, lived out of state and I'd just talked to them on the phone but everything was cool we got along. Wel shit fel apart when her mom and her moms boyfriend broke up and put them out. So they decided to move here. Wel how about they get here, Kita never told them I was white so they were shocked as hel to see a white dude, then she just started cutting up!” Tyson said.

“ What do you mean?” Jazzlyn asked.

“ Kita started stealing money out of my account .She would act like she was helping her mom and sister get on their feet but how you taking my money to help them get on their feet and they
still
living with you? Jazzlyn feel me when I say this...I didn't even care about the money. I make plenty of money and if I love you, to the point I feel like I want you to be my
wife
? If your family is in need and I can help they got it. It was the funky attitude and disrespect that came along with it. Kita started staying out late going with her sister to the club al the time , dressing like a hooker al type of shit. I aint even gonna touch they way our families got along...which was not at all.” Tyson said.

“ Even throughout all that I loved her so I wasn't going anywhere. Until she made me feel like she was out with her sister meeting and fucking other men. It was a wrap then. I can't say she actual y was. But I'm not going to deal with anyone that makes me even have to wonder about if she's giving another man what I feel is mine. I don't play around with that. So she had to go. Simple as that. I moved in with my man Jevon for awhile until I moved in over here.” Tyson said.

“ She's tried al along to get back together and plead her case, but I don't step backward. Period. It was rough for awhile with her acting crazy out in public if she saw me with another woman. One time I even had a restraining order. After that she seemed to calm down.

Even though after the order expired she started calling occasional y. All I need you to know about Kita is that anything she has in her head about the two of us is al in
her

head. Kita is persistent and spoiled which I found out later. My advice would be to avoid her .Especially if she's stil carrying on like we just broke up. We've been totally done a solid year. I never did no back and forth with her, slept with her after I left none of that.” Tyson said.

“ OK. I just wanted to know what I was dealing with here.” Jazzlyn said. “ So I already told you I talked to Darien's sister who stays in building C. So I guess for a minute we're both going to be walking around avoiding our ex's...good thing I think you're worth it.” Jazzlyn said leaning over for a kiss.

“ Now the last thing is this. I want to give a dinner party!” Jazzlyn said. “ Why?” Tyson asked giving her the side eye. “ This will be a good way for everyone to meet each other. Seriously Tyson with Trevonne and I no longer speaking a lot is changed for me with my friends. So if they're reaching out to me and refusing to take sides, I want to make it as easy as possible. Especially with Trendi, we're real y close. We don't see each other as much as I'd like but she's the type of friend you can go months without seeing but when you do see or talk to her you feel like you saw them yesterday.” Jazzlyn said.

“ Look Jazzlyn I've heard al kinda names during my life. Who the hell names their kid trendy?” Tyson said laughing.

“ Wel here's the thing about that. Darien's sister Trendi,is really his brother Trenton.

Jazzlyn said quickly.

“ Huh? What do you mean...dude looks like a lady al day everyday?” Tyson said laughing.

“ Don't make fun Tyson!” Jazzlyn said swatting Tyson.” Your right though. 24/7 365.