The One Night Stand {An August Alsina Story}

Chapter 18.

~August~

I splashes cold water on my face and leaned against the sink.

Focus, Aug.

You almost slipped up.

I looked at myself in the mirror and frowned.

But what if she felt the same?

Then what?

It wouldn't hurt.

Nah, I couldn't mess her life up like that.

I groaned and rubbed my hands down my face.

This shit was too complicated.

I finally calmed down and went back to Bethany.

She was already done eating and was laughing and shit with some nigga sitting in my seat.

My jaw clenched.

Who is this jolly-lightskin nigga?

I walked up to the booth.

"Who is this?"

He looked me up and down and grabbed Bethany's hand, smirking.

"I'm her husband." She laughed and slapped his hand playfully.

"August, this is Derek." She didn't look at me but smiled at Derek instead. "You two have already met actually."

The hell?

When?

Oooh, he was that nigga that answered B's door that one time.

Bitch nigga tried to buck at me.

"I don't give a flyin' fuck who you is." I chuckled darkly, and raised an eyebrow at him. "Why you sitting with my girl?"

Bethany scoffed.

"We're just parents remember?" She sat back and crossed her arms.

Damn, she really mad about that.

"Bethany, can we not do this here?" I sighed, and my eyes flicked to Derek who was still smirking.

"No, why not do it here? Huh?" She started raising her voice.

A nearby older couple looked over at us with disapproving looks.

I ignored them.

"Can we just talk about this when we get home? Please."

"My 'home' is my house! I don't live with you August so stop trying to fucking control me!" She stood and stormed outside.

Danny or Detrick shook his head at me and started to follow her but stopped.

"Look, I can tell you got feelings for, B-" I opened my mouth but he raised his hand and continued. "-but you can't say y'all just parents when you know you want more than that. Trust me, she'll be gone before you know it."

He left me standing there stroking my chin.

I rolled my eyes when I realize he's right.

I needed to stop playing these games with Bethany and go after what I really wanted.

~Bethany~

Derek drove me home thankfully since August was my initial ride to IHOP.

He even said he'd go get my car from his house.

I didn't think I could face August right now.

I was unsure if I was speaking my true feelings or just let my anger control me when I went off on August.

He just made me so mad.

He could be all touchy-feely one moment then distant and cold the next.

Maybe I needed to rethink my decision about moving in...

My phone rang and I sighed without checking the caller ID.

I swear if this is August again...

"Hello?"

"Hello dear."

I froze.

"Oh, hi."

"You sound surprised to hear from me, darling."

"Yes, very." I mumbled.

How the hell did she get my number?

Why must my past come back to haunt me?