Didn't We Almost Have It All? | method man

Chapter 20

Three months later

Tia and Jaida were engrossed in a lively phone conversation while Jaida hurriedly prepared for the party.

"Ugh! Mef said he'll be here soon," Jaida huffed, feeling a sense of panic as she realized she hadn't even started applying her makeup.

"Y'all are so cute. I can't believe he asked you to go with him. You definitely goin be the topic of conversation in the morning," Tia laughed.

Jaida started applying her makeup in a hasty manner, "Yeah I'm excited."

"How does Khairi feel about it?" Tia curiously asked.

Jaida sighed, "He's actually cool about it. We don't get jealous, we're very secure in our relationship."

"Speaking of relationship...when you goin make it official with Khairi? Y'all basically boyfriend and girlfriend without the fuckin," Tia said annoyed.

Before Jaida could respond, Tia continued, "That man is heaven sent. He's been treating you well, y'all spend the night...shit every other night with each other. He's not insecure, and bitch as fine as he is it seems as if he only has tunnel vision for you," Tia added.

Jaida smiled as she bit her lip shyly at what Tia was saying about Khairi. He was such a gentleman, did almost anything to keep her happy. She felt secure and cared for. Something she hasn't felt in a long time. And even though he attracted a lot of women attention he paid them no mind.

"I'm gonna call him after the party and tell him I'm officially ready to be in a relationship," Jaida smiled to herself in the mirror.

Tia squealed I'm excitement, "Oh my god!
Bitch finally! You gotta call me when you tell him!"

Just as their conversation reached its peak, the doorbell suddenly rang. Jaida interrupted Tia's excitement, "Okay Tia, Cliff is here. I'll call you tomorrow."

They quickly ended the call, and Jaida eagerly went to answer the door. Cliff stood before her, lookin sexy and fly. He was wearing a white dress shirt with a black tie, black slacks and a durag on his head. He looked sharp. Different from his everyday attire. "Sup beautiful, you ready," he gazed at her, captivated by her beauty as she wore a nice gold, sparkly, long gown, with her hair pinned in an updo. He quickly snapped out of his trance and gave her a hug, with a friendly kiss on the cheek.

"Yes I am," Jaida smiled before grabbing her clutch purse and locking the door behind her.

They arrived at the party, their car swiftly retrieved by the valet. Mef helped Jaida out of the car, the flashing lights from cameras filling the air. Mef led the way, holding Jaida's hand, as they swiftly escaped the paparazzi. They could hear the music and the crowd as they walked closer to where the party was being held. Before opening the door to go inside Mef looked at Jaida with a stern look, "You ready?" Jaida inhaled and exhaled, giving him a reassuring smile, "Yes."

Once they entered the place there were flashing lights, loud music and the crowd mingling and dancing. Jaida was mesmerized at how many people were in the venue. Mef guided them through the crowd, making stops along the way, as other celebrities greeted him with hugs and dapped him up.

"Yo Mef, what's good?" One guy said in the crowd, Jaida noticed it was the rapper Nas. That man is finer than frog hair, I swear, she said to herself.

"What's good fam," Mef greeted him with a heartfelt hug.

Nas looked over at Jaida with a mischievous smile then back at Mef, "That's all you, son?"