LATER THAT NIGHT...
| David's house |
♡ David's POV
Unbeknownst to Crystal and her little side piece Devale, I was there watching them from the hospital room door while they were busy professing their love for each other. In that moment, I felt a mixture of emotions - hurt, betrayal, anger, but above all, vengeance! I wanted to make Crystal feel exactly how I felt, if not worse! Crystal is a lying and manipulative bitch, and I'm just mad that I believed her when she said that she and Devale are just friends, and that their slip-up only happened once. It was clear as day that they've been fucking for god knows how long - shit if I'm being honest, they're probably fucking right now. Needless to say, that whole situation made me livid!! I wanted to barge in and confront them for making a fool out of me, but I knew that I had to be smart and calculated about my next move. If Crystal thinks that I'm just gonna sit back and watch another nigga raise my baby, she's got another thing coming!
I walked into my house and tossed my keys on the counter. Thereafter, I went into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of brown liquor, along with a glass. If there's one thing that I know will help drown my sorrows, it's this. I went into my living room and then filled a glass before settling on the sofa. I took it to the head and then poured myself another round. I propped my feet on the coffee table and then took my phone out of my pocket. I opened my gallery and pressed play on the video that holds the power to literally blow Crystal's whole career into flames.
"Hey. I didn't know you were back" Shanti's voice said out of nowhere.
"I thought I told you to leave" I said calmly as I locked my phone.
"I know David" she sighed, "but it was short notice. I promise that I'll be out of here by tomorrow. And for tonight, I'll stay out of your way - you won't even know that I'm here, I just came to get some water."
"Whatever yo" I said before finishing my drink and pouring myself a third glass. Shanti stood there worriedly watching me as I took the glass to my mouth. I could tell that she was itching to say something. "What?!" I ask, staring back at her.
"N-nothing" she shrugged. "I'm just worried about you. How'd it go at the hospital? Were you able to see her? Is she okay? And what about the baby?"
"She's fine. Both her and the baby are fine" I reply plainly.
"Oh okay. That's good!" Shanti said with some relief. "For a second, I thought that I was about to end up in jail for attempted murder" she joked while I remained silent and kept replaying the video on my phone.
"What are you watching?" Shanti asked as she peeped her eyes at my phone screen, but luckily I was able to quickly lock it before she saw anything.
"Nothing" I say, looking away from her. "Can I please just be alone? You promised that you'd stay out of my way, remember?"
"Omg, David, have you been crying?" Shanti asked sincerely as she sat down next to me.
"NO!!" I replied with a convincing base while my face was still turned away from her.
"Yes you are" she said softly as she slowly reached for my chin. "Baby, look at me" she said as she slowly turned my face to hers. "What's the matter?"
"She played me" was all I could manage to say before completely breaking down.
Shanti embraced me in a warm hug and after a few minutes I gradually started to feel myself calm down. Shanti might have her flaws, but I know that I can always count on her to be my peace in the midst of a storm. Which is more than can be said for Crystal. I'm hurt because all I ever did was love her, and this is how she chooses to repay me?!
