Owned

C42: Boundaries

TREY

"Alright, that's it for today's meeting. Next week same time people. Don't be late." Chris says

"So we're officially in hiring phase, that's a big deal." I tell him

He just looks at me before leaving the room. What's his problem now?

"Yo," I say catching up to him "we got a problem?" I ask

"We do." He says but don't stop walking

"Well can we talk about it? And not just act like assholes here?" I say

"The only asshole around here is you man." He says and I'm more confused.

"What's this about?" I ask

He gets to his office and sits in his chair before looking at me.

"This is about you setting Isabelle up on blind dates with people." He says

"People? I set her up with one person. I don't know what's your deal. You're getting married." I tell him

"And you know the situation! I ain't tryna marry Kae but I don't got a choice." He replies

"So why should Isabelle have to suffer and be alone? She's not gonna be your side chick Chris."

"You just don't want her to be with me." He says

"You're right. I don't. I've seen her cry, and be in the lowest of lows because of you. She needs someone that ain't gonna play her." I tell him

"Like who? Who'd you set her up with?" He asks

"Ask her yourself." I say and walk out

This nigga think he's so entitled to Isabelle. That's not gonna happen with me around. Isabelle didn't come back last night so I'm guessing her date went well. I'm glad. I knew she'd like OBJ.

I know Chris feels like I'm doing him wrong, but like I said he didn't see the hurt she went though. I did. I was there and I comforted her, so I know what she needs. And homie Odell can be that for her.

When he was asking me about her a few weeks back I knew it had to be done. I couldn't just let it go.

The door to my room is unlocked and I'm guessing she's finally back. I walk in, and her hair is wet and she's putting on some shoes.

"Whoa, you bouta leave already?" I ask

"Yeah, OBJ wants to take me out for lunch." She says cheesing at me

"Am I missing something? He hit?" I ask

"Trey! Cmon now, I'm better than that. We were just up talking all night and just fell asleep. I can't thank you enough. I don't remember the last time I've laughed so much and to have some genuinely interested in me is..just great."

"Im glad you like him."

"So far, I do. Don't worry I still got my guard up. He's not gotta get to me like Chris did so fast. He's gotta put in work." She tells me

"I see you Isabelly." I say

"I might be back late, after lunch he's gonna come help me out at the store." She says

"Dang you got him to go help you?" I ask

"He's the one that brought it up. I wasn't even gonna go in till next week." She says

"Well if you need any extra help, I'm here." I tell her

"I know. I gotta go he's waiting in the lobby for me!" She says as she gives me a hug and runs out