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" Baby it's me Marcus! Look I know that was some foul shit that happened between us, but baby I need you to drop these charges. You know I wasn't myself when that happened." Marcus said doing his best to sound convincing.

" I can't believe you'd have the nerve to call here you son of a bitch! I'm not dropping a damn thing. I want everyone to know just what a piece of shit you are including your poor wife." Trendi screamed into the phone.

" Trendi why are you so mad just because things got a little rough with us? It just got a little rough baby."

" Marcus you beat me up and raped me! YOU RAPED ME! We weren't even in the start,middle or end of sex for you to get the shit confused! You ripped my clothes of me and beat and raped me and you're going to pay for it in more ways than one. Don't you ever cal me or come near me again. The only place I want to see you is in court, you down low muthafucka!" Trendi said angrily and hanging up. I need to snap out of this and get this taken care of Trendi said. I need to make sure I have a restraining order and change my cel and home phone numbers,Trendi thought to herself and sitting up in bed.

Family Matters

" Mommy! We need to talk about dinner the other night. Do you have a problem with Tyson being white? Please be honest with me." Jazzlyn asked.

" Wel honey,speaking for myself I think I was just more caught off guard than me not liking him for being white. I've never so much as even heard you comment on how a white guy looks!" Jazzlyns mother said.

" But mommy you already know I haven't had that many boyfriends anyways! I mean truthfully it came as a shock to me but at the end of the day the man is fine! He's fun to be around, has a good job...everything a woman wants in a man . Funny enough I really took notice of him the day I broke up with Darien.”

" Baby I'm glad you got rid of Darien,I never liked his ass! As long as this Tyson is good to you, you two have me in your corner. He really enjoyed the meal last night though didn't he? White people are always the first people eating when we cook up something aint they? I know every time we have a potluck at work, they're the first ones in line!"

Dionne said.

" Mommy I know you hate to keep secrets from daddy but can I tel you something?"

Jazzlyn said.

" Of course baby you know you can tell me anything" " Well Tyson IS white mommy no doubt about that. But he's not "white-white"Jazzlyn said.

" Baby what the hel do you mean is the boy white or not?" Dionne said " He is mommy but the thing is, his entire family is black. His mom, dad and two sisters. He's been raised in a black family since he was three. His dad passed away a few years ago but he's not some white guy that's never been around black people before or a white man that's just looking to have sex with black women. He's actually just dating who is natural for him to be around and love.

Even though he's white, natural for him is loving a black woman." Jazzlyn said. " I'm asking you to keep this between us but he didn't even want me saying anything about his family. He wants people to like him for him...even if his birth mom hadn't died he'd want you to like him just for him. Nothing else. So as for the food mommy," Jazzlyn said laughing,"Tyson has grown up eating probably any type of soul food you can throw his way I'm sure."

" Wel I'l be damned! No wonder he didn't seem too worried about your brothers cutting up! He's used to that type of thing I'm sure. Now don't judge me baby but I have to admit, this does make me feel better about him! I don't know why it just does." Dionne said.

" I know it does, which is exactly why Tyson
didn't
want you to know!He wanted you to like and trust him with me because you liked him not because of how his family is. At first I didn't agree with him but not to be mean mommy, I see exactly what he was talking about. Truthfully you know how I found out mommy?" Jazzlyn said " I saw him in the grocery store walking around laughing and joking with this real y pretty black woman mommy! I came and accused him of being a liar, a cheater, told him he was probably trying to screw every black woman he came across.

He got on the phone and called that very woman over to his house! It was his older sister Brianna! I mean how was I supposed to know? I was so embarrassed!" Jazzlyn said " It's his life though and getting to know him as a person I know he has good reasons for the decisions he makes. Just as a man, mommy it's so different from al the time I wasted with Darien. I never really talked to you about it all because I didn't want to make him sound bad and I loved him,but Darien was unmotivated, didn't work, I paid for most everything,cheating and a whole lot of other mess I don't even want to think about too much." Jazzlyn said.

"Well honey I'm glad you're opening up to me and tel ing me about Tyson and what you went through with Darien. At the end of the day I don't give a damn if that man is green as long as he's treating my baby good and treating her like the queen I raised her to be. Your daddy and brothers can deal with it too or deal with me...trust me mama don't take no mess! So I'm rooting for you two! This Tyson sounds interesting for sure. I look forward to getting to know him better. Jazzlyn baby...he has the prettiest green eyes I've ever seen!"

Laughing Jazzlyn said " He does,doesn't he?"

Confessions

Trendi pul ed into the parking lot of her shop just as it was closing down for the night.

After the phone cal from Marcus, Trendi spent the remainder of the afternoon handling business. Trendi changed her phone numbers, looked into getting a security system installed in her apartment and called the detective on her case. The detective told her that Marcus had sat in jail for 3 days before who appeared to be friends of his came through with bail money for him. Evidently he had refused to call his wife so that she would remain in the dark about who and what he was. Trendi told the detective about the phone call from Marcus and was advised to go downtown and file for a restraining order which she did. Trendi also did something she never thought she'd have to do.

Bought herself a gun. She'd also signed up for classes to learn how to use it so that if the time ever came when she had to use it,she wouldn't miss her target.

" OH MY GOD!
The dead have arisen, it's about damn time you showed your damn face!" Deja' said jumping up to give Trendi a hug." I was about to take desperate measures and track down this new man Marcus of yours if you didn't show your face soon!" Deja said.

" Girl is everyone out of the shop?" Trendi asked looking around." Yea girl Trencye's late ass just left."Deja said locking the door and pulling the curtains closed " What's going on?" she asked.

" Girl I've been
through
it lately." Trendi said sitting down in her shops red leather couch. Trendi looked around her beautiful shop. Red and gold baroque wallpaper, red leather couches and everything was accented with ivory colored accents throughout.

Here I have one of the hottest salons in San Antonio and I can't pick a decent man to save my life...shit like this makes me know I'm a woman! Even being born a man didn't make me choose any better." Deja' I was raped." Trendi said barely able to choke out the words.

" What! Oh my God Trendi are you OK? Of course you're not OK what a stupid question! Why didn't you cal me! Who did this" Deja asked starting to cry herself." I can't believe someone would do this!" " Did they catch this guy?" Deja asked.

" They caught him. I found out today he's out on bail though. Deja' it was Marcus who raped me." Trendi said wiping away the tears streaming down her face.

" WHAT! Your Marcus did this to you!" Deja' screamed " Oh hell no! Where does this muthafucka live Trendi it's on. You know al we have to do is call up a few people we know and we can handle this shit right now!" Deja' raged.

" Girl no! I don't want anyone I know anywhere near this crazy muthafucka! The night he raped me I found out I didn't know a thing about this man! Deja' he's married, on drugs, has a child and never saw me as a woman, out of his own mouth." Nigga we two dudes fuckin" is what he said to me Deja' " Trendi said breaking down in tears. Deja'

hugged Trendi while she cried it out in shock not quite knowing what to say but relating to Trendi's ordeal more than she wanted to. Deja' and Trendi bonded six years ago as two gay men who felt they were born to be women.

They met at at community col ege where they both happened to be taking business classes. Trendi had already graduated top of her cosmetology class and had her mind set on owning the top salon in the city. So Trendi knew in order to do that she had to take her education to another level and obtain a business degree. Deja just knew she needed an education to get up from under the thumb of her conservative,catholic Mexican American family. Their bond was so tight Trendi convinced Deja' after they graduated from business school to enroll in cosmetology school so that they could work together and she could manage the shop. Trendi insisted she would have to know to do hair as well. Within six months of the shop opening, Trendi's dream of owning one of the top salons in the city was a reality. With her best friend by her side.

Trendi relayed the events of the entire night to Deja' from Marcus standing her up at Jazzlyns dinner party until his phone cal that very day."Trendi I can't say enough how sorry I am this happened to you. I really wish you had let me know what was going on so I could have been there for you." Deja' said wiping her eyes.

" Girl you know it wasn't because I didn't trust you enough to tell you. I do. But to be honest, what he said to me hurt me way more than the rape, the beating and the stitches. It was the humiliating things he said to me Deja' that I can't forget. That disgusting piece of shit pursued me! You know for a fact I avoided him because he was too thugged out for my tastes and he wore me out sending flowers over here and dropping in to bring me lunch during the day!

I was open and honest with him about everything about myself and the way I feel and for this son of a bitch to tell me I'm not a real woman? "Don't let the store bought titties fool you!" Trendi exclaimed.

" Oh no he didn't girl!" Deja' said rubbing her hands over her store bought 36 DD's.

" Yes he did Deja' " Trendi said " Deja' the past few days it's just made me think about if all we go through just trying to live our lives and be us is even worth it in the end?

Who wants this life ? We could easily be like the other down low men out here. You know what I mean? This isn't an easy life you and I both know it. I mean I want a family one day, kids of my own and I could have it all if I lied like some of these men out here."

Trendi said softly.

" What are you saying Trendi? Talk to me." Deja' said grabbing Trendi's hand." I don't know Deja' I just know this whole ordeal is making me wonder if being Trendi instead of Trenton is really worth it."

Going In Circles

Kita had taken special care picking out her outfit that morning. Two days ago when Tyson called suggesting they meet for lunch to talk she'd been shocked. Had her flowers,card and candy worked or was he pissed? I've just started speaking to Sherica again so I damn sure can't ask her if Tyson and Jazzlyn are stil together. Besides if that bitch Sherica wants to set up all kind of rules on what we can and can't talk about, the less she knows the better. Kita pul ed out her pocket mirror and checked her makeup before leaving to meet Tyson. " Hey girl !" Sherica said walking over to her desk " Do you have lunch plans today? We could grab something together." Sherica said.

" I wish I could Sherica but today I have a lunch date!" Aww shit! Kita girl you cut those locks off the other day and now you have lunch dates? I guess it real y was time for a change." Sherica said laughing." Have a good time."

Kita grabbed her purse and keys and left to meet the love of her life for lunch. Tyson James.

Tyson walked into the restaurant praying his lunch date with Kita would go smoothly.

Jazzlyn hadn't wanted him to meet with her at al at least not by himself but he let her know things would be fine. I think she just needs some type of closure. Though he had a hard time wondering about what since she was the one who threw the relationship away. The waiter approached him " Sir are you ready to be seated ?"

" Actually I'm meeting someone here. I don't think I see her yet." Tyson said.

" Here I am" Kita said walking in the restaurant behind Tyson. Tyson turned around and looked at Kita not saying a word for a few seconds before a smile crossed his face "

Hello Nakita,nice to see you." Tyson said.

" It's real y nice to see you too Tyson" Kita said with her heart beating in her chest. I can't believe he's actually close enough to touch. Tyson and Kita slid into their booth seats and looked at each other for a moment before Tyson spoke.

" I'm glad you could meet me today Nakita, you look good. I can't believe you cut your locks off. " Tyson said smiling. Kita's hands flew to her face " Does it look bad? It was kinda an impulsive move." Kita said nervously.

" Kita if there was any woman who could cut all her hair off and still look beautiful it's you. It fits you really well you, look good." Tyson said.

" Thank you Tyson " Kita said with a huge smile on her face." I was surprised you wanted to meet with me ?"

" Wel Kita did you really give me much choice? Sending all the stuff to my job Kita?

You know I don't get down like that especial y when not too long ago I had a restraining order on you. But don't get me wrong, I don't have you here to argue and fuss. I just want us to settle any loose ties between us so we both can let the past go." Tyson said sincerely. " I have someone really good in my life right now and if you haven't met anyone special Kita I know it's going to happen for you...as long as you've made a few changes. How are your mom and sister doing by the way ? " Tyson asked.

Kita sighed " Don't even ask. You know Tyson I want to final y say something to you I should have said a long time ago. I'm so sorry for everything I put you through when my mom and sister came here to live. I took you for granted and abused our relationship and your love for me." Kita said bringing a napkin to her eyes to dab the tears starting to form. " Believe me when I say it's a mistake I live with everyday. I spent so much time trying to get
you
to get over the mistakes
I
made, I never took the time to just say I'm sorry. " Kita said.