TORN

Chapter Twenty Eight

August

So I'll be seeing her today.

Truth be told I miss her so much. I miss her laugh, her cooking, her good morning messages to me, but most of all I miss her company. Over the past few months I've spent some time to myself. I released my album soon after the Jazmine incident and the sales were terrible compared to my first album. But I have no one to blame for that but myself. I allowed my anger to harm a woman that I really loved.

And Lauren? She didn't make shit any easier. She was so caught up in the idea that I actually saw a future with her, she literally allowed me to take all my anger out on her and she still stuck by my side. I must say I have to commend her, but after a few weeks in rehab I cut things off with her completely.

I am slowly on the proper road to recovery. And I'm hoping all is forgotten at the upcoming BET awards.

I am really surprised that Jazmine even agreed to style me.

"Come on" I heard Tone say interrupting me from my thoughts. I nodded my head and stepped off the elevator.

"So to make it clear. You are never to be alone with Jazmine. Those are her wishes." He said for the tenth time.

"I got it T. I'm just ready to get this shit over with so I can go home and get some rest" I sighed walking right to the sitting area, plopping down.

"Great! Y'all here" I heard a gay voice say. I scrunched my face up and looked up seeing this chubby nigga approaching us.

"You are?" I ask.

"I'm the nigga that should have whooped your ass for putting your hands on my bestfriend" He spat at me.

"Marlin right?" I question.

"In the flesh baby. But that's not why I'm here. I'm the best at this styling shit, and so to make sure that Jazmine is comfortable, I will be assisting her in your styling for the entire BET experience weekend. Got it?" He bent his head sideways.

I chuckled and nodded my head.

"You have nothing to worry about. I've made my peace with my behavior towards Jaz" I sighed.

"And I've made my peace with the Lord if I go to hell for stabbing you with these scissors, so I'm glad all peace has been made" He rolled his eyes before walking off.

I side eyed Tone who was trying his hardest not to laugh.

"Ain't shit funny nigga. I think that lil nigga was dead serious about the scissors." I shook my head.

-ding ding-

Tone and I both looked up seeing who was coming out the elevator.

And there she was. Beautiful as ever.

I got butterflies in my stomach as she approached. Damn nigga why you nervous.

"Hey guys" She quickly glanced at me then hugged Tone.

"Thank you so much for coming" Tone said as he let her go.

"No problem" She looked at me again before walking towards the rack of clothes.

"I know that ass anywhere! BESTFRIEND" Marlin yelled.

Jazmine turned around quick and you could see the excitement in her eyes.

"MARLIN!!!!!!!!!" She screamed.

"What are you doing here?" She asked wiping tears.

Marlin looked back at Tone and me and pulled her into a dressing room. I guess they need their privacy or whatever.