Real Love?

Chapter 24

I turned around and found the note again. I read it out loud for him, and he looked confused.

"She was neva in my car." he said

"Did you give her a spare key or something?" I asked with an attitude

"I did but that was back when we were dating. She was always asking for gas money and shit so i just gave her a spare key to my car." he said, looking like he was just reminded

"So you didn't have enough common sense to get your keys back when you guys were done? Or are you not done yet?" I asked, holding back tears

He stopped the car in the middle of the street and just looked at me. After like 3 minutes, some cars were honking and he decided to pull into the nearest parking lot.

"Jade, honestly i swear to you that you're the only one for me. When I say a nigga is feeling you, I really mean it. I ain't never been settled down like this before so don't pull those cards out again." he said

I quickly turned around and wiped my tears so he couldn't see me cry. I was looking out the window until I felt him touch my chin to move it.

"Tell me if you believe me or not. I need to know." he said

"It's hard. It's hard believing anything from any guy to be honest. I'm telling you the truth when I say I love you, but I don't feel like you do the same. I always find out about some other hoe trying to get you and it just hurt."

He cleared his throat, "What you gotta understand is that I'm not gon hurt you ma. I mean it Jade. I love you, with all my heart. And that's why I'm still rollin withcu ma."

I smiled at how serious but sincere he was, "I'm sorry. I just get scared about what might happen. You know?"

"That's what I'm saying ma. You don't gotta be scared. I ain't gon hurt you, neva gon lay a single finger on you. Unless you ask for it." he smirked saying the last sentence

I looked at him and said, "I am disgusted."

We both laughed and enjoyed each others presence. When we got to Houston's, August just starred at me.

"You finish packing yet?" he said breaking the silence but not the eye contact

"Yeah i'm done. I just have to check over everything and put some stuff in another bag for a carryon." I said

He smiled, "Jade, you're so beautiful."

"Thank you August. You're not bad yourself." I said, smirking

"Girl stop. You already know i'm fine as fuck." he said

I smiled and said, "True, but let's go inside. I'm cold and hungry for food."

"You sure your not hungry for daddy." he said, with a grin on his face

"Stop being nasty." I said

He got out the car and jogged to my side of the car. He helped me get out of my side. We walked into the store hand in hand, and I couldn't hear anything but "AUGUST ALSINA!! AHHHH. OMG."

"Welcome to Houston's. Table for two?" a kind lady asked

"No. Table for 5, the rest are on there way." I said

She nodded her head, "Right this way."

We followed her and I noticed that the side we were sitting on, there was no one. I mean NO ONE sitting on our side.

"Please tell me you didn't buy this side of the restaurant." I said

"I didn't have to. The owner gave it to us for free. He knows how a nigga feel about people watching him eat."

"So you don't like me seeing you eat?" I asked

"No. I mean I do but like you're different. You're my girl so I don't really care if you see me eat. If you want us to last, you gotta be goofy with me." he said, getting shy

"That didn't make any sense, but whatever." I said laughing

He grinned and he was about to say something until we both heard Ryan and Micaela yelling together. Except I couldn't figure out if they were arguing or just yelling because they wanted to.

"Shut up. Why are yall coming to a restaurant to yell?" I whisper yelled.

"Well..Ryan broke up with Tre and I don't think she should have. She should've worked things out with him." Micaela said, crossing her arms

"Well..do you know why they broke up?" I asked Micaela

"No, but..." she was starting to say before I cut her off

"Then don't just say what you think. Know the facts first then give her advice about it." I said

"Yeah. Thank you Jade." Ryan said

"You're welcome. But you also need to listen to Micaela. Most of the time you're ignoring what she says. She's only trying to help you."

"Thank you Jade." Micaela said

"Now, sit your ass down next to Colin. And Ryan, sit your ass next to me." I said

They both smacked there teeth and walked towards the tables.

"Hey Jade." Colin said

"Hey." I said, dryly

I don't know why, but I don't get a good vibe from him. Ever since some hug I got from him, everything has gone down hill in a matter of hours.

"What's wrong?" he asked

I shrugged my shoulders, and walked over to Ryan. She was sitting there with her head down.

"Ryan." I said

She looked up but looked like she was crying

"Honey, what happen?" I asked

"He cheated. He cheated and lied about it. And he cheated with the biggest backstabber." she said, crying

I gave her a hug and was just shocked. I didn't know Tre was that kind of person, especially since he said he really liked Ryan.

"I'm gon deal with his ass later. Just stop crying for me. It's ok Ryan. You'll always have me and Micaela. Sisters until the end." I said hugging her

"I need to go to the restroom to clean up." she said, standing up

"Oh and I need to meet this girl who he cheated with." I said, angry

She smiled and ran to give me a hug, "Thanks for always having my back girl. Love you."

I hugged her back, "Love you too!"

She sped walked off to the restroom and I saw Micaela going after her. Since I just finished talking to her, I know she didn't want to be around people so I didn't follow along. Instead I sat next to August and in front of Colin.

"Listen up Colin, and don't make me repeat myself. If you hurt Micaela, your dick gets cut off. If you cheat on her, your dick gets cut off. If you hit her, your life is over. Understood?" I said

He nodded his head, and moved one hand under the table to hold his friend.

"Same for you August." I said, looking at the menu

He laughed but knew I was serious. They were both staring at me when I didn't laugh back. Colin looked like he was about to cry and August looked like he was about to run. I grinned knowing they understood the message.