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Trevonne nodded " Yes I remember."

"Wel that night I met Tyson's best friend. His name is Jevon. I don't have time to tell you in detail right now, because we're actually here on a double date. We all just came from dinner together. Wel since I met him, the little time I
do
have in the evenings has been spent talking to him. I do
not
have to tell you how that goes!"Sherica said with a smile plastered on her face.

" Sherica I'm so happy for you! Is he nice? Does he look good? Wait a minute I know his ass is fine! I met him once here. I want al the details. How does he feel about kids?"

Trevonne asked firing a hundred questions Shericas way.

" He seems like a really good guy. Nothing like I thought initially. You see I'm on a date with him so that's saying something already. As for Isiah, they haven't met and they wont unless it feels like this is going somewhere. You know I'd never bring anyone around my son."Sherica said .

" Wel I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I came here with Lamont tonight" Trevonne said. No sooner had the words come out Trevonne's mouth than Lamont was standing at Shericas side "What's going on baby ?" Lamont said " You still looking good" Lamont said eying Sherica's body.

" How about you ask how your son is doing Lamont? Trevonne,I'll give you a call later OK? I
really
need to go now."

Lamont grabbed Shericas arm.

" Don't leave so fast. You know I'l always love you Sherica. I want to see you. Get back in my sons life like I should be. I've been getting myself together. We need to talk."

Sherica snatched her arm out of his grip and looked at him with blatant disgust.

"Lamont I'm not going to discuss our son here in a nightclub. As for you coming by the house to see him, you're not welcome. I would never have thought I would need to put any stipulations on you seeing your son but you've disappointed him far too many times for me to al ow you to do that again. The times you did bother to show up you were more concerned about trying to screw
me
than see
him
. I'm not going there with you again." Sherica said.

"You really want to see your son? Do something for him? Take your ass downtown to the child support office. Get caught up on your delinquent payments and get yourself a visitation order. I'l be happy to follow it. I'll cal you Trevonne." Sherica said walking back to the table.

Jazzlyn was already back at the table talking to Tyson and Jevon.

As Sherica approached the table Jevon stood up and took her hand leading her towards the wall. " Are you OK?"Jevon asked.

"Yes. I'm fine I just ran into someone I hadn't seen in awhile and it caught me off guard." Sherica said with an agitated look on her face.

" Who did you run into? Because I saw some guy grabbing your arm. What was that about?" Jevon asked.

" I thought you didn't play detective on your time off?"

" I do when it's of interest to me. You're of interest to me Sherica...in case you didn't know."

Sherica looked at Jevon with the strangest feeling he meant every word he'd just said.

" I feel you do. If you want to do something for me now, can you give me a hug please. I really feel like I could use one al of a sudden. We'll talk about everything else tomorrow OK? I just want to enjoy us tonight." Sherica said as Jevon pulled her close and wrapped Sherica tightly in his arms. Sherica felt like she could melt into him right on the spot,crowded club and all. Sherica also felt something else she hadn't experienced in a long time. She felt safe.

Tyson and Jazzlyn looked over and saw their two friends hugging and smiled at each other. " I think this is going to be
IT
for Jevon. About damn time. " Tyson said smiling. "

So I know you looking al good and everything but you aint too cute to dance! Come on let's go, I like this song" Tyson said standing up.

" Umm baby?" Jazzlyn said looking hesitant" Can you dance? I mean if you have the off beat, two left feet thing going on,we can just sit and have our drinks. I don't mind."

Jazzlyn said sincerely hoping she was putting him at ease if he didn't know how to dance. Tyson busted out laughing so loud a few people turned to look and see what the commotion was about.

"
Please.
You better hope you aint embarrassing
me
out on the dance floor. Get your ass up Jazzlyn. I'm gonna teach you about you and your stereotypes!" Tyson said.

Jazzlyn got up and walked with Tyson to the dance floor. Scared the entire way thinking Lord
please
don't let this white man make a fool out of me out here on this dance floor.

Hell this is my spot and if he shames me too bad out here I'l have to find a new club to go to from now on!

Four songs and a mega mix later Tyson had literally danced his ass off. Jazzlyn was shocked! Not only did he know al the latest dance moves...hell he danced better than some of the black folks on the floor. Even having a small "battle" with a few younger guys on the dance floor during the mega mix. The DJ then slowed it down and Tyson pulled Jazzlyn into his arms " I love you Tyson." Jazzlyn whispered into his neck as she rubbed his back,swaying to the beat of the music. " I love you too" Tyson said kissing her neck.

Darien looked over the balcony at Club Zooms watching Jazzlyn and Tyson dancing and having a good time. I can't believe she's stil fucking around with this white boy? I know he aint fucking her good. He must be breaking her off some change something terrible! I know my baby aint just laying up with this cracker because she really likes him. Damn it can't be! This is my fault really Darien thought shaking his head. Jazzlyn is only doing this because I broke her heart. She's trying out another race. A phase....that's what the hell this is. Getting revenge and paying me back for hurting her.

I know she's going to bring it back home though. Is that cracker rubbing his hands on my girls ass? Darien thought to himself leaning over the balcony to get a better look. I should go down there and crack his goddamn head open! Darien thought taking a sip of his Grey Goose and cranberry. Nahh imma leave it alone tonight . I can't convince her I've changed if I'm out here acting up and causing a damn scene but I can't take looking at this shit right here. Darien thought feeling sick to his stomach.

A few feet away on the balcony Kita stood with a new girlfriend from work she'd met observing the very same scene. With very similar thoughts.

The pangs of jealousy she felt seeing Tyson holding another woman the same way he used to hold her,kissing her neck they way he used to kiss hers was enough to make her lose it right then and there. Maybe I should go down and casually bump into him?

Sometimes when she was thinking about Tyson she could stil feel his lips...al over every inch of her body. Tyson's touch and the way he could just look at her would make her entire body tingle.

I have to make him love me again Kita thought to herself. You don't find a man that makes you feel that way too often Kita thought to herself.

" Kita we're going over to the bar do you want anything?" Monique asked.

" No thanks. I'm good. " Kita said with a smile. Just as Kita was about to turn her head to continue looking at Tyson and Jazzlyn something caught her eye. Better yet someone. 6'2 ,chocolate brown skin and the deepest dimple she'd ever seen accentuated with a kil er smile. A smile that was walking right towards her.

" Hello,I'm Darien. May I buy you a drink?"

"Sure. I'll have a Grey Goose and Cranberry, my name is Kita by the way."

" Nice choice." Darien said smiling.

Jevon and Sherica were deep in conversation when Sherica noticed a woman approaching them.

" Hel o Jevon."Jevon turned in his seat to see who it was.

" Oh hi Lisa. How are you?" Jevon said standing up,

"Lisa this is my date Sherica. Sherica this is a friend of mine Lisa." Jevon said making introductions al around. Lisa looked at Sherica nastily before turning back to Jevon.

" I'm your
friend
? That's it? I thought we were becoming more than friends Jevon?

The last time I even heard from your ass,you said you couldn't talk because you were going to a party at your best friends house and I never heard from you again?" Lisa said getting loud and emotional.

" Lisa I don't know what you thought, but I really suggest you take al your loud talking mess somewhere else OK? I clearly told you I was here on a date. Did you not hear that part?" Jevon asked starting to get pissed.

"What about us Jevon?" Lisa said reaching out to touch his chest.

" What us? There was never an us. Don't touch me either. What the hel is wrong with you?" Jevon said leaning in closer " We fucked. Once. That was it. Get the fuck over it and don't bring your ass over here again. Bye."

" Asshole! You aint all that!" Lisa yelled before stalking off.

Sherica sat watching the scene in amusement. Normally Sherica didn't like men who tried to play women when out in public. Ninety-nine percent of the time they were up to some shady mess. This right here, Sherica found amusing because he did tell this Lisa woman he was on a date with her and home girl proceeded to have a conversation regardless. Damn I know I did some crazy shit when I was in love with Lamont but I

know
I never resorted to public humiliation! Hmm Sherica thought, Jevon did say he hasn't been with anyone since we met. I wonder if it's true?

" Excuse me? I know I don't have the right to be al in your business but since she did interrupt
my
date time..what was all that?" Sherica asked.

" Nothing you have to worry about I promise."

"You're avoiding my question."

Jevon couldn't help but laugh because he knew Sherica wasn't the type of woman he could just blow off with an answer like that.

" OK. Lisa is who I messed around with .....well had sex with one time before I met you. We went out to dinner twice,talked on the phone a couple times and had sex once.

Safe sex might I add. I already told you Sherica, I haven't dealt with any other women since I met you. I'm honest. Painful y honest at times but I
am
honest. Lisa just cal ed me an asshole because her showing her ass just now caused me to remind her that we fucked one time and that was it. Get the fuck over it. Instead of being out here in public acting a damn fool." Jevon said with a scowl on his face.

Tyson and Jazzlyn finally made their way back to the table and the couples spent the night drinking, dancing and having fun. Completely oblivious to al the eyes watching them during the course of the evening. Darien's, Trevonne's, Kita's and Lamont's eyes to be exact.

"Trevonne what do you know about this dude I see Sherica in here with tonight? Ol body builder looking ass negro." Lamont asked.

" Why Lamont? Leave Sherica alone and worry about Isiah instead of Sherica. You've done more than enough to hurt her."Trevonne said angrily.

" It's well past time for her to have some happiness. She tried to have it with you as a family and you didn't want it. Leave her alone. I want you to know your son more than anything. Isiah is a beautiful little boy but if you don't have any intention of real y stepping up to the plate, I hate to even say this but...just stay completely away from him." Trevonne said pointing her finger at him.

" Damn! You're my sister, how the hell you al on her side? Sherica aint perfect."

Lamont said indignantly.

" Hell she was damn near perfect. I know she wasn't cheating on your ass. Every time I went over y'alls place it was clean, neatly kept and decorated and she was always slaving over a hot home-cooked meal for your sorry ass. Working
and
going to school !

Then gave you a beautiful baby boy on top of all that. So don't come saying what she wasn't....say what she
was
!" Trevonne said in Shericas defense.

"You right. You right. Sherica was good to me but sometimes for men it takes time for us to grow up. A lot of us don't see what we have in our face until it's gone." Lamont said.

" Or until you're down on your luck and living back at your mama's house" Trevonne said rolling her eyes at her older brother. " Speaking of which, I know mom don't play about folks coming in and out of her house al times of night...I know she gave you a curfew. What time you need to be in?" Trevonne asked.

" Two."Lamont answer looking slightly embarrassed.

Trevonne laughed "Come on big brother. Let me get you home so you make curfew."

Trevonne drank the last bit of her drink and got off the bar stool when she turned and caught sight of Darien. " Lamont bring the car around, I just saw someone I want to say hello to real fast " Trevonne said handing him the car keys.

Darien and Kita were deep in conversation after having spent the remainder of the evening flirting heavily with one another. Monique had left long ago. Kita and Darien had already made plans to continue the night at her place.

" Hey Darien" Trevonne said looking at him with hurt clearly showing in her eyes. "

Hey Trevonne how you doing?" Darien said hastily. The last thing he needed was Trevonne bringing her drunk ass over here fucking up his plans!

" Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" Trevonne asked.

"Umm I hadn't planned on it" Darien said " I hope you enjoyed your night Trevonne.

Bye." Darien said grabbing Kitas hand and leading her towards the door.

" What was her name? She looked kind of familiar?" Kita asked Darien as they walked out of the door trying to place Trevonnes face.

Trevonne stood there looking dumbfounded. Even though she didn't know why. She already knew Darien wasn't about shit and everything she'd ever thought about being with Darien seriously had slowly been fading away. The one thing she would try to work on is apologizing to Jazzlyn for throwing away their friendship. Over Darien? That has got to be the stupidest thing I've ever done in my life.

How Many Degrees of Separation?

Kita unlocked the door to her apartment and her and Darien walked in. Kita turned on the lights and Darien looked around. The place was OK but she definitely didn't have Jazzlyns decorating skills.