Twisted MC-Devin & Nicole

Chapter Fourteen-Nicole

Devin and I have been together almost every day or night for a few weeks now. I'm either at his place, or he's at mine. We have a couple of days when we don't see each other, which works for me. It gives us some space to do our own thing. Speaking of which, Sydney has been harassing me all week to hang out, so we're actually doing that today. We're going to an art fair in downtown DC. I shower and decide to put on cut-off jean shorts, a red tank top, and my slip-on Vans. I finish my makeup, and I'm doing my hair when I get a text from Devin.

*hey Beautiful...are u about ready to head out*

*hi baby...yep, waiting on Syd now...let me know where u are later...maybe we can meet up*

*ok...sounds good... i'll be leaving the shop and heading to the clubhouse later, so call me*

I hear Sydney blow her car horn, so I grab my stuff and head out.

"Hey, hot thing!! What's going on? I miss you girl!!"

"Hey, Syd...miss you too. Life has been nuts...work, Devin, work, Devin...you know!" We laugh and head downtown.

"So, how are things with you and Devin anyway? You all seem to be hot and heavy."

"Mmhmm...I like him...a lot. This thing with us is moving kind of fast, though. Do you think we're moving too fast?"

"Not if you like the way you feel. Do you? And what is this thing, anyway?"

I honestly don't know what we are yet. We haven't really spoken about it. I mean, it's only been a short time, so I'm not sure if we are a thing or exclusive or what. Do people really say boyfriend and girlfriend anymore? I don't know, but I know I'm not interested in seeing anyone but Devin, and I sure don't want to have sex with anyone else. Sounds like I'm interested in exclusivity, but is he?

I shrug and look at Sydney, "I don't really know. Is it too soon to ask?"

"Hell no, girl, it's not too soon to ask. I'm sure you don't want him putting his dick in another woman, do you?" Rolling my eyes...ugh, Sydney. But realistically, I don't. I guess we should have a talk, huh? Maybe when he gets back from his trip out west.

Sydney and I stop at almost every food vendor there is, eating delicious food that will clog every artery we have and checking out the fabulous artwork. I'm standing in line waiting for funnel cake before we leave out, and I hear a voice that I recognize. Shit. I try to keep my head down and pull out my phone, pop my sunglasses off the top of my head and put them on. Trying so hard to blend into the crowd but wouldn't you know it...he spots me. I feel a hand grab my waist.

"Nicole."

My hand automatically reaches to slap his away, while my eyes roll in complete and utter annoyance.

"Carter."

"I've been texting you for months, and you never respond to me. I just want to talk to you, Nicole." He sighs, nervously running his hand across his jaw. "Look, I know I fucked up, but I'm telling you, it'll never happen again. I promise you that. I miss you so much. I need you back in my life."

Oh, look, the special of the week.

Oh, shit, wait...it's her! He's still seeing her?!?

"Carter baby, we need to get go--....oh...hi."

I pull my shades down my nose and peer over them with an evil smirk. "And you were saying, Carter?"

His eyes go wide, and panic crosses his face for a split second, and then it's gone. He looks at her. Wrapping his arm around her shoulders, "I was just saying hello to an old friend, baby. I'll catch you later, Nic."

No, asshole, you won't. And now I don't even want the damn funnel cake, so I head over to where Syd's supposed to be waiting for me.

"Was that Carter?" She's on her toes, trying to get a better look and starts walking in his direction. "Oh, hell no...I'm going back over there and kick his ass! I've been waiting a long time for this!" Ha...my girl Syd.

I grab her arm and pull her towards her car instead. "No, honey, not today. I don't have bail money."

Devin's at the clubhouse, and so is Syd's new crush, but I'm not in the mood now, so I have her drop me off at home. That fool Carter got into my head, and I just need a moment. I head straight for my shower, and then slip into my usual home attire, booty shorts, and a tank top. I grab my phone and I'm making my way downstairs for some wine, when a text comes in from Devin.

*hey baby...u ok...thought u were going to hit me up after u and Syd were done??*

*i'm home...just needed to get a shower and relax for a bit...can u come over...need to see u*

*on my way*