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“ You already know I don't like being in front of a lot of damn people Trendi. Hurry up and come home.” Marcus said.

“ What do you mean? I've been saying I wanted you to meet some of my friends for the longest and this was the perfect time. You promised you'd come Marcus, now you're backing out at the last minute and have me here looking stupid and dateless ? What has gotten into you lately Marcus? You are going Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on me all of a sudden and I real y don't like it. I'm going to be here for awhile so leave if you want to.

I'm not going to ruin my night arguing with your ass.” Trendi said pushing end and walking back to the party.

“ Is everything OK Trendi ?” Jazzlyn asked.

“ Girl it's fine. Marcus isn't going to be able to make it though.”Trendi said trying to hide her disappointment.” No matter though, I'm here to enjoy myself and girl I think Tyson is really nice! Find out where his sister Nicole got those shoes too! I'm loving them!” Trendi said.

“ I will” Jazzlyn said laughing.

One Is the Loneliest Number

Trevonne sat around bored to death. I'm bored as hel . Where is Sherica? She was supposed to call me back . I miss the hel out of Darien,I wonder why I haven't heard anything back from him. I thought for sure my telling him Jazzlyn had been cheating with Tyson would have sent him over here and it's been a week since we've spoken.

What the hell have I done to myself ? I miss Jazzlyn too she thought . I never realized just how short my friend list was until now. Everyone else I talk to are only associates not real friends. Let me cal this girl again Trevonne said aloud dialing Sherica”s number.

“ Sherica,heffa you never called me back” Trevonne said when Sherica picked up.

“ Girl I'm sorry I got caught up this afternoon then I had to get ready to go to Jazzlyns dinner party!I just ran to the bathroom to take this call real fast because I knew I'd forgotten to call you back.”Sherica said.

“ Oh Jazzlyns having a get together?” Trevonne asked. “Yes girl, you know we al wanted to meet the new boo. So she and Tyson had some of their mutual friends over so we could al meet each other. Trendi got her crazy ass over here too. Anyways girl let me give you a call tomorrow. I don't want to be rude.”Sherica said.

“ OK,I'll talk to you then”Trevonne said.

Aint this some shit? Trevonne thought. Once again who comes out on top? Jazzlyn once again and here I am looking foolish and now excluded. My lies didn't even pay off...where the hell is Darien at? I wonder if he knows about this little get together and Trendi got her ass over there eating with the enemy....AKA Tyson? Shit I've been strong enough and I'm lonely. What could it hurt? All Darien can do is not answer and it's not like he's talking to me anyways so no big deal Trevonne thought dialing Darien's number.

“ What the hel you want Tre?” Darien said on the third ring. “ Hello to you too Darien.

I was just calling to see how you were? I haven't heard from you in a week. What have you been up to?” Trevonne asked.

“ Why?What's the deal? You must miss this dick huh? Trevonne you kill me with this shit. What don't you get about the fact I've told you time and again if I never get back together with Jazzlyn I wouldn't want you? You've always made more out of me fuckin you than there ever was.” Darien said laughing “ I mean we can speak but I see I have to get gangsta with your ass. Play your position. You will always be jump - off status to me. Period. You stil wanna to talk to me now?”Darien asked.

“ Darien fuck you! You aint shit you know that? Regardless of what all went down with you,me and Jazzlyn I'm glad it happened if only for Jazzlyn to get away from your ass. If that's the only thing I can be proud of in this entire situation I'm glad it got Jazzlyn away from you. You're a fucking loser. That's why she's in love and happy right now with someone else, so much so your own brother is over there right now at a dinner party meeting her new man! So go fuck yourself Darien.” Trevonne said hanging up.

Trevonne sat on the couch and burst into tears. How could I have ever thought anything good was going to come of Darien ? My God what have I done ? I've totally messed up my friendship and for what? Trevonne thought to herself tears streaming down her face. Trevonne picked up the phone and dialed the one person she hoped she could talk to...for once in her life.

Do Overs

Everyone was sitting around laughing and talking when Jevon noticed Sherica get up and walk into the kitchen. Her ass is too fine for me not to try and talk to her. I don't give a damn if I did cut her off in the parking lot! Jevon thought to himself fol owing her into the kitchen.

“ Excuse me Ma...”

“Ma?” Sherica said cutting Jevon off.” I only allow one man to cal me Ma. It just so happens I gave birth to him so in my eyes that makes it OK...plus he's three.
You
on the other hand have been in my presence what ? Damn near three hours and I know you've heard my name called numerous times. Yet you choose to come in here calling me Ma?” Sherica said shaking her head “ Niggas. I swear” Sherica said turning her back on him to finish mixing herself a margarita.

“Damn
Sherica.
A nigga came in here to apologize. You don't make it easy for a brotha to do that I see.” Jevon said shaking his head smiling. Sherica looked Jevon in the eyes,tilted her head and crossed her hands across her across her chest.

“ OK. Apologize.” Sherica said.

“ Look I just wanted to say I was sorry for taking your parking space out there.” Jevon said all of a sudden feeling chastised as if he was her three year old.

“ Would you have been sorry if I hadn't just so happened to be at the same place you were in a rush to get to?” Sherica asked. Jevon laughed “ I aint gonna lie. Probably not.”

“OK let me apologize as well. When you cut me off for that parking spot,before I came in the building I went over and keyed your car.” Sherica said innocently.

Jevon's eyes got wide “ WHAT!” Laughing Sherica said “ I'm just kidding. I didn't mess up your ride. Take another parking spot from me again you wont be so lucky.”Sherica said smiling.

“ So Sherica now that we've gotten al that out of the way. Let me ask you something.

Do you have a man?” Jevon asked.

“ At the moment no. “ Sherica said pouring her margarita into an icy cold glass.

“ Wel we should get together one night. Let me take you out for dinner and drinks. If you want we can even go with Tyson and Jazzlyn.” Jevon said.

“ Jevon that's a really nice offer...I'l have to decline. I can clearly see you're not my type.” Sherica said picking up her drink and walking out of the kitchen.

What the fuck? Jevon thought to himself. Who the hell does she think she is? She aint
that
fine! Jevon thought walking back into the living room. Jevon watched Sherica talking with Tyson’s sisters,Jazzlyn and Trendi with a frown on his face.

“What the hell you standing over here looking crazy for?” Tyson asked.

“ Man I just asked that bougie bitch Sherica if she wanted to go out for drinks and dinner sometime...shit I even said we could bring you and Jazzlyn and her ass talking about she can “clearly” see I'm not her type. What the fuck does that mean?” Jevon asked.”Raggedy bitch, she got me fucked up.” Jevon said.

Tyson looked over at Sherica “ I just met her tonight and she seems cool as hell to me. That woman aint hardly raggedy.” Tyson said after glancing at Sherica real fast. “ You better think of another reason as to why she turned you down because that aint it."

“ Tyson we're getting ready to head out. We ended up staying over here and missed the showing we were going to but we'll catch the 10:30 viewing “ Nicole said “ I'm glad we came Tyson. Jazzlyn is really nice. Brianna had me laughing when she told me what happened the night she came over.” Nicole said laughing.

“I know! If Brianna hadn't answered the phone I was going to have to call you over.

Jazzlyn didn't want nothing to do with my ass that night. You really think she's nice?

First impressions are lasting ones. I think she's the one Nicole.” Tyson said.

“
The
one?” Nicole repeated looking into Tyson’s eyes.

“Yep.
The
one. Not like in two months the one...but like in a year she could be rocking my ring the one” Tyson said looking at Jazzlyn with a smile on his face.

Everyone stood around saying their goodbyes. “I'm sorry Marcus couldn't make it girl maybe next time. I do have some words for him though when I get home if he's still over there.” Trendi said rolling her eyes “ Girl no big deal,maybe he was tired we'll get together another time.” Jazzlyn said giving her a hug. Trendi and Sherica said their good byes as well.

“ Man imma try to talk to this woman one more time, walk her to her car or something” Jevon said.

“ OK man, good luck keep me posted.” Tyson said.

“Excuse me Ms.
Sherica.
”
Jevon said making sure she knew without a doubt he remembered her name. Can I walk you to your car? “ Jevon asked.

“Sure, why not.” Sherica replied placing her clutch under her arm “ Give me one second OK?” Sherica walked over to Tyson.

“Tyson thanks again for the invite and dinner, I can completely see why my girl Jazzlyn digs you. We'll have to get together again soon.”Sherica said smiling.

“ You're right about that Sherica it was nice meeting you as well. Also Sherica let me tell you something.” Tyson said leaning down closer.” Jevon is a good dude. Does he need a little training? Yes. But at some point all us men need it. Just takes the right one to give it to us.” Tyson said smiling.

“ Oh really?” Sherica said as they looked at each other both wanting to laugh.

“OK Tyson, I'l keep that in mind.” Sherica said smiling.

“ Jazz girl call me tomorrow!” Sherica said walking to the front door towards Jevon who was patiently waiting for her.

Jazzlyn shut the door and walked into the kitchen where Tyson was loading some dishes into the dishwasher “ Is everyone gone?” Tyson asked.

“ Yep. Everyone is outta here” Jazzlyn said handing him a towel.

“Good. I enjoyed it but I'm glad their asses are gone. Towards the end all I could think about was taking you in the back. I wanted to put all they asses out.” Tyson said taking Jazzlyn in his arms and kissing her.

Like Mother. Like Daughter.

“ Hey Mom” Trevonne said walking into her mother Karen's kitchen and sitting down at the table.” Can I talk to you?" Trevonne asked.

“Trevonne you've always been able to talk to me, you've just been so busy judging me and comparing me to Jazzlyns mother you never would.” Karen said. Trevonne held her head down in shame. Trevonne knew her mother wasn't perfect but at the same time also knew she wasn't as bad as Trevonne had always made her out to be.

“So what brings you here Trevonne?” Karen asked.

“ I messed up mom. Big time and I really don't know what to do.”Trevonne said choking up.

“ What is it Tre?” Karen asked growing concerned but trying to remain calm and let Trevonne tell her. I know our relationship is no where near as close as it should be for this to be my only daughter so for her to come to me she must really be hurting. Karen thought to herself. No matter what goes on between a parent and child you only have one mother.

“ Mama I betrayed the only friend I have in this world. I slept with Jazzlyns boyfriend .Long story short she found out al about it and cut both of us out of her life.” Trevonne said tears running down her face.

Karen leaned back in her chair and looked at Trevonne “ Now as good as a friend as that girl has been to you? Why would you do some shady mess like that? Now you got your ass over here crying and that could only mean one thing...this lil Negro wasn't about shit and played you out too I take it?”Karen asked.

“ No Mom he doesn't want to be with me. I thought it would all work out in the end because Jazzlyn complained about him a lot. I thought she really wouldn't care. Jazzlyn didn't even find out about it until after they'd already broken up anyways.” Trevonne said.

Karen shook her head and looked at her only daughter “ I guess what they say is true sometimes. Like mother. Like daughter. Baby I really thought you'd do the total opposite of me. You almost had it made, with the exception of this I see. You know how many of the boyfriends I had when you were young that belonged to another woman? How many stories and lies I was told and I believed them because I wanted someone to love me back. To love me strong and have my back. Baby they never leave . I sure hate you had to lose a good friend to find this out.” Karen said.

“ Trevonne I want to ask you this though. Why would you do that? You have as much going on as Jazzlyn. You're beautiful,smart, doing well in your career. Why would you ever want to come second to anyone baby?” Karen said tears in her eyes.

“Trevonne I know I've never expressed it the way I should but I'm so proud of you and everything you've accomplished. I admire you . You've come too far in your life to start making bad decisions now when you know the right thing to do. You and Jazzlyn are 26

years old now and have been friends for years. I can't say if you'll ever be friends again.

Even if you do speak again your friendship I'm sure will never be the same. But you do need to try and make it right with her. Regardless of if it works or not. Before you say anything though I will ask you this. Had that knuckle head ass boy been with you would you have cared about losing Jazzlyns friendship? Or are you sitting there crying because you don't have the man or the friendship?”

“ Honestly mom, the entire time I thought I'd have both. Jazzlyn is even dating someone else right now and it hasn't been very long I know, but I think she really likes him. I guess she's having a party tonight so everyone can meet him. Sherica is over there too.” Trevonne said.

“ I need to call Sherica” Karen said.” I aint laid eyes on my grandson lately. I'll call her tomorrow.” Karen said standing up and walking towards the sink. “ Honey I've said al I can on the topic. I do hate to see you and Jazzlyns friendship end but I can't lie,if it does you have no one to blame but yourself. Apologize and move on.”Karen said.