point of view - marianna ortez
I opened the car mirror, checking my reflection. I spayed some perfume, fixed my lipgloss and used a makeup wipe, wiping my face so it would look fresh. I used a spooly and brushed out my lashes and eyebrows.
I closed the mirror and put my lipgloss and perfume back in my purse In case I needed it. I left my spooly in the cup holder.
"Okay I think im ready," Laysia looked at me after leaving her lipgloss in the cup holder.
"Okay good because they are here," i told her. I turned the car off and tossed the keys into my purse, grabbing it as I got out of the car. I closed the door and Jahseh looked in my direction instantly smiling when he seen me.
He walked over to me with Stokeley walking nervously behind him.
"Hey," I smiled when they were in front of us.
Jahseh pulled me Into his arms. He kissed my lips three times and I blushed pulling away.
"I missed you," he told me.
"I missed you too," I smiled up at him.
"Are you deadass? You just left In the middle of the night!"
I looked over and Laysia and ski seemed to be in a heated argument. "What's going on?" I asked.
"Nothing, I was just- I'm Stokeley Nice to meet you," he held his hand out to Laysia.
She looked at me and I shrugged.
"Laysia, nice to meet you," she smiled at him.
Jahseh gripped my ass, "don't ever call me crying about no money baby, just text me the amount and it'll be sent immediately. I told you already I got you."
I felt myself starting to tear up, "I just-"
"Don't cry, why are you crying? What's wrong." He asked me.
"I'm just really hormonal today I guess," I shrugged as I wiped my tears away.
He sighed and hugged me, kissing the top of my head. He took my hand and kissed it. "Come on let's eat."
I felt my face getting hot as I watched the waitress laugh and playfully shove Jahseh's shoulder again. She was flirting with him like there was no tomorrow.
I felt my leg get kicked so I looked over at Lay. She made face that was saying what the fuck and I nodded and rolled my eyes.
Jahseh laughed as the girl continued to flirt with him. I leaned over and whispered in his ear, "now if I flirt with that bartender keep that same energy."
He looked over at me and i immediately noticed that his eyes started to change into that black color I dreaded.
I scooted over and looked out the window.
"Let me see you in the bathroom real quick," he told me and then stood up, leaving the table.
I looked at Laysia. I didn't want to go. Im terrified.
"If im not back in ten minutes send help," I said jokingly although I wasn't joking.
"Girl he bout to beat it up,"she joked.
More like he's about to beat me up.
I stood from the table and walked the family bathroom.
I went inside and Jahseh immediately grabbed me and locked the door. He grabbed me by my neck and pinned me against the door.
"Who you finna flirt with?" He asked me.
"No one I swear." I told him.
"Didn't Jahseh make it clear that you are his!" He yelled in my face.
"Yes."
He laughed evily, "the difference between Jahseh and I is I'm not him. I'm X , and I came to kill." He looked me dead in my eyes as his grip tightened, making it hard for me to breath.
He looked at me for a few more seconds and then let me go. I dropped to the floor as I tried to catch my breath.
He turned and faced the other way and I saw his body twitch. He ran his hands over his face and turned back around. He saw me on the floor, "what happened!" He came closer to me but I flinched.
"I'm sorry what did I do? I-"
He stepped away from me and ran his hands over his face. "I was doing so good I- what happened what did I do?"
"It's o-okay," I stood and turned to leave out the bathroom. I can't do this.
"Baby please!" He grabbed my hand. "I'm sorry. I- I'll go straight home and take my meds. I must've forgot to take them this morning. I promise I-"
"Just please don't touch me," I said. "It's okay you didn't h- I just need you to give me a second."
"I'm sorry," he frowned. "Forgive me baby."
