The Bridge

Chapter 15

Aubrey

My birthday bash was set in stone and I couldn't wait to get the festivities started. I was also starting to regret inviting Charlie. As soon as Lia confirmed she was coming I knew some shit was gonna pop off and I really wasn't in the mood to deal with it all. We were not together anymore but inviting Charlie definitely wasn't helping my chances of her and I getting back together.

"When do these flights get in fam?" Chubbs asked. He wasn't excited about this situation either. I tasked him with picking up Charlie from the airport while I picked up Lia and her friend.

"The only person you need to worry about is Charlie-"

"Nigga about that.. does your ting know you got me picking her ass up cause I ain't tryna insert myself into none of your dumb ass moves you makin' more than I need to", he replied cutting me off.

"Nah she don't know but she needs to know she ain't the major focus right now. She just back up if shit with Lia doesn't go how I plan. Too, while I am spending time with Lia imma need you to occupy Charlie."

"I have to babysit her ass to?! Why is she even coming bro? I thought you liked her and what not?"

"I mean I do, I just..."

"You just need to make up your damn mind...yo ass want Lia or Charlie?!"

Aurelia

"There...all done." I mumbled to myself as I neatly folded my last article of clothing into my suitcase. In all I was taking three bags. One for everyday and party wear, one for shoes and Aris managed to convince me to pack a bag specifically for my sexiest attire that I can pull from in the event that "my man starts acting right".

"Where is this girl?!" I pulled my cell out of the back pocket of my jeans and shot Aris a text. She was supposed to be meeting me at my apartment because a car was being sent my way to pick us up and take us to the airport. I told Aubrey I could at least get myself and my friend to the airport if he was covering other expenses but he was adamant.

I soon heard my doorbell and relief washed over me. Aris was going to get a mouth full from me about taking so damn long to get here. I was already feeling anxious about this whole trip. It being my first time seeing Aubrey in months. I thought her and I would have a chance to discuss it all before the car got here but since we are running short on time I will have to have some patience and wait to discuss my feelings about all of this later.

I headed towards my foyer and reached for the door and opened it. Before I could even register who was at the door and what was happening I felt a pair of lips attempting to devour mine. They were super soft and warm and the warmth alone tempted me enough to give in.