Sage Marie Smith , a 21-year-old woman, lived in a modern luxury house by herself. She had been longing to find love again ever since her ex-boyfriend, Dre broke her heart by cheating on her multiple times during their relationship.
Meanwhile, Hendr...
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𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘
"Girl, don't you think you're moving on too quickly?" Carolina interjected, her voice tense as she finally stepped forward, trying to break the tension and protect Sage from what she knew could be a dangerous situation. She gave Sage a pointed look, hoping she'd pick up on the warning hidden beneath her words.
Sage blinked, surprised by Carolina's sudden comment, and glanced back at her. "I mean... it's just a casual thing," Sage replied, her tone uncertain as she started to feel the weight of Carolina's concern.
Hendrix raised an eyebrow but kept his smile. "Ain't nothing wrong with a little fun, right?" he said smoothly, though Carolina's interruption clearly irritated him.
"But Sage, you know how he's gonna be until he finds out what you're doing," Carolina said, her voice low and cautious, hinting at Dre—Sage's ex, who had a notorious reputation for being possessive and dangerous.
Sage froze for a moment, the mention of Dre sending a wave of discomfort through her. She hadn't thought about how this might stir up trouble, especially if Dre found out. Her face tensed, and she glanced nervously at Hendrix, wondering if he had picked up on what Carolina was referring to.
Hendrix's smile faltered briefly, a flicker of curiosity crossing his face. "What, Dre still in the picture?" he asked, his tone slightly sharper, his attention now focused on Sage's reaction.Sage shook her head quickly, trying to downplay the situation.
"No, he's not," she said, forcing a calm tone. "Carolina's just worried about drama, but it's nothing."
"Oh, aight, but you know my number, ma," Hendrix replied, his voice smooth again as he backed off slightly, though the edge in his tone remained. He gave Sage a lingering look, letting her know that he wasn't easily deterred.
Sage forced a smile, feeling the pressure of the moment but relieved that Hendrix wasn't pushing further for now. "Yeah, I got it," she said, hoping to keep things calm.
Carolina, still tense, watched Hendrix closely, knowing full well that this situation was far from over.
"Yeah, I'm sure," Sage replied, though her voice carried a hint of uncertainty. "He's real cute, but he seems dangerous." She gave a small, nervous laugh, trying to brush off the tension, but Carolina could see the concern in her eyes.
"Sage, you gotta be careful with guys like that," Carolina warned, her voice serious. "I've seen how he operates. It's not just a vibe—he's trouble, for real."Sage nodded slowly, knowing Carolina was right but still feeling drawn to the mystery and intensity that surrounded Hendrix.
"I'll be careful," she promised, though the unease lingered as she thought about what could happen next.
Hendrix slid into the booth where his mother and Kiara sat, his demeanor calm but a smirk playing on his lips. "Oh, was that your little fling?" his mother, Mrs. Evans, asked, raising an eyebrow in playful disapproval. She glanced briefly toward Sage, then back at her son. "I bet she doesn't even have a job," she added with a light chuckle, her tone laced with judgment.
