one night stand.

thirteen

Laysha sat in a towel waiting for the masseuse to call her up next for a seaweed wrap. Her thigh tattoo revealed to everyone that walked by, She regretted every inch of it but she didn't get it removed due to Devante liking it on her body. same for her stretch marks. The ink reminded her of her past and how she used to perceive herself to the public. She used to be the girl who stayed with the niggas who used their girlfriend's car as their own and couch surfed on her couch with no real job. Laysha believed she'd be next in line to be a baby mama until she finally found her worth and took pride in it. She wanted better for herself and to remove that chunk from her life.

She met Devante through a networking relationship before they made it official and had ideas of settling down and starting a family. He just started being more busy and their time together started to get littler and littler as time went by. She took that emotion put it into her business of clothes. Right before she could think about anything else, Her name was called next in line. Laysha strutted in and laid on the massage table next to Amber. She sighed as she was faced to the floor and her arms laid by her side.

Amber turned to the side and noticed Laysha looked a bit uncomfortable with the atmosphere of the room. She sat up and tapped Laysha softly.

"Everything alright?" she asked with concern.

Laysha waved her hand for Amber to leave her alone. She didn't want Amber to know why she felt uncomfortable on the table or why she was hesitant to even get a massage in the first place. Laysha sucked up her fear and allowed the masseuse to work their magic, She had to admit they were getting all the right places. Attacking the tension in her back and neck, releasing everything from her calves, and her arms. The most pressure was on her back due to her sitting at a desk 24/7 and walking the blocks in so kate's like it was nobody's business. Amber requested for cupping therapy. The suction cups latched onto her skin and left various red bruises on her skin as she laid at peace. She felt at a new peak while enjoying the laid services Devante provided.

After the massages, The girls hit up the nail salon and got new sets. Laysha hated to admit that she was having fun on this distraction but she couldn't contain her excitement. The feeling have a new french set on her fingers and white toes made her feel like a brand new person. She took photos of the set and sent them to Devante as it was his favorite feature about her. Amber liked how Laysha's smile spreads across her face making it look like diamonds.

"Those are cute! The jewels on it make em look even better." Amber complimented as she her toes were being painted a pastel pink.

"Thank you! I almost just stuck to my regular french with nothing else on it."

Laysha noticed the smile on her face and quickly toned down as she felt like Amber probably thought she found her soft spot that easily. The smile she rarely showed now was exposed and reminded her why she doesn't smile. She put her face in her phone and allowed the people to do their work. Amber kept thinking back to the ring box and how he chose a ring that suited Laysha perfectly. A classic white gold ring with a white diamond to top it off. It was time for her to let that silly crush go and focus on what really mattered, Her work. The pair headed back into the limo and awaited for their next destination, It was a rooftop restaurant where Devante is supposed to have set up and with family around.

Amber looked back at her phone to make sure she completed her tasks and came just in time for the reservation. Thank god she was dressed for the occasion, Walking out in jeans and a t-shirt would've set her back and made her look like a worker for the restaurant. She glanced over at Laysha and caught her going through her phone texting about business after everything she done tonight. It seems like no matter what you could do, She'd always have her head in business. Just like Amber when she's in the right zone.