Birthday girl.

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*** Juaras pov***

"Who is that, what the fuck was that all about Juara , you don't just give your number to random niggas" jessi stated in a firm tone.

"He's not random, Jessi chill"

"Mhmm okay juara, these days you don't know who you messin' wit' "

I rolled my eyes at her comments about Jerome, he wasn't random, and plus he didn't seem like the type to hurt me. Ready to order i then raised my hand and waved a waitress over. " um I'll have a.... Hamburger with fries " I stated while looking back down at the menu before closing it and sliding it towards her waitress.

"And for you?" The waitress said as she pointed her pen towards Jessi.

"The same thing she's having" jessi stated. The waitress nodded her head and walked away stuffing her pen and pad back into her pouch.

Me and jessi just looked at each other and around the building until she broke the silence saying " you really think you about to go somewhere with this Jerome dude"

"I don't know damn jes" I huffed back

After having lunch with jessi I made my way back home. Today seemed to be such a stressful boring day, I just wanted so badly for the day to be over. It was the weekend why weren't things more exciting. I didn't have to work, my job paid just a little above minimum wage. It was decent money, enough to support myself.

Laying in my bed I just ran my fingers through my hair wondering what tomorrow would bring. Suddenly a noise brought me out of my thoughts breaking a silence that was once heavy in my small apartment complex. It was my phone, I had a message it was from an unknown number it read: Hey Wussup it's Jerome you wanna link ?

I responded back saying: Umm.. Yea sure when and where?

Jerome: would it be too much if I asked to come to my place?

Me: um .. No just send your address

As soon as I got Jerome's address I pulled myself out of bed and grabbed my phone. I made my way out of my apartment complex and in to an parking lot adjacent to the front of the building. I got into my all black Hummer H3 and started on my way.

After about 15 minutes i arrived at what seemed to be an 4 story apartment complex in a middle class area. I picked up my phone and texted Jerome saying " I'm outside". A minute or two later my phone lit up and next to Jerome's number i saw a response that said "iight omw down".

I pulled the keys out the ignition then climbed out my truck and locked it. Checking my surroundings i then crossed the street and stood infront of the complex. Soon enough I saw Jerome walking out of his building with a warming smile on his face. He was dressed in an light blue , slightly oversized Nike jacket , grey jogging pants, and blue and black nike track shoes.

My heart began to race as he walked over to me. It was like he sent a whole new vibe into my world. Me and Jerome began to walk and he initiated conversation with me saying " what ya plans lookin' like for tomorra?" I huffed and rolled my eyes a bit saying " I have work tomorrow"

" you don't seem so excited to go", he chuckled.

" I know, because I'm not I hate that job, around all those kids all day" I laughed a bit and turned my attention towards him as we walked down an quiet empty street.

" jobs are fun, well at least mines is" i scrunches my eyebrows at his comment and said "jobs are fun? Where do you work?"

Jerome had stopped walking, I wondered if I had said the wrong thing, so I stopped walking and faced him patiently waiting on his answer. He cleared his throat and said " I'm self employed, I own a couple buildings not too far from here. It pays well, if you ever need something to do on the side to earn a little bit more cash hmu iight? " I nodded and slowly started to walk again taking in his offer.