A Big Mistake

A pretty picture.

When Keisha got ready she waited for Tanya in the living room and noticed a picture of a girl that looked almost exactly like her, surrounded by flowers and a candle.

"Ready?"

Keisha turned around. "Yes I am but Tanya who is this girl? At first I thought it was me." She laughed. 

Tanya's whole face changed, overwhelmed with sadness. "That's my best friend, she committed suicide."

"Oh my God. I'm so sorry for asking. Are you okay?"

"It's okay. Let's just go."

Shawn walked up.

"Oh there you are, I was looking for you earlier. The kids are still sleep, if they wake up I have snacks prepared for them so you won't have to do much."

"You're so perfect baby. Have fun at the gym. See you guys in a few."

Keisha could almost die right there at how good he was at faking it, like he's the perfect loyal husband.

"No you are sweetie.  Call me at the gym if you need anything."

The ride to the gym was quiet. Keisha didn't know if Tanya felt any type of way or what.

"Sooo, Tanya where do you work?"

"I work at the house llc. I'm a housewife. So that's my full time job."

"Ohhh how lucky. So he really spoils you for real huh?"

"He does. I used to work though... Before I..." Tanya got silent.

"Before what Hun?"

"Oh.. before I met my husband. But enough about me. Do you have a special man in your life?"

".............. I did. Things didn't work out though. He cheated on me."

"Wow. Someone cheated on you?! You're so amazing. Perfect body, good job, beautiful... His lost! How did you find out?"

"It's funny because he was perfect, or so I thought. I had no idea. I ran into him and the other woman at the store and it turns out she was also the mother of his kids."

"My God. Sorry. I would be devastated." 

"It's okay. Well we're here, let's get the squats poppin!"

They worked out for an hour.

"Whew, girl I can't keep up with you. Don't forget I'm the one who doesn't workout."

"Haha girl I come in here and take all my frustrations out that's why it's so intense. Are you ready to go? We can take it easy today."

"Yes. I don't want to keep Shawn waiting, my house will be a mess if they are up too long alone with him."

"Let's get our stuff and we can head back to your place."

Keisha grabbed her things and noticed that her phone wasn't where she left it. She threw it on the top of her towel but now it was under the towel. "Maybe I'm tripping." She said to herself.

On the way back home, Tanya was more talkative and had a burst of energy.

"Keisha do you drink?"

"I wouldn't say I'm much of a drinker but I do love my wine. Are you?"

"Well Shawn doesn't like for me to drink at the house in front of the kids."

"Not even wine? When they are sleep?"

"Nope. I have an idea!! It's Friday. You guys don't have work in the morning. How about we just go to your house, have girl talk, watch movies and drink wine! I deserve it. I'm always home with the kids and need a break."

Inner Keisha: Bitch this wasn't in my plans I'm not your damn friend in real life. "Well you don't have clothes to change into."

"I'm a mom, I'm always prepared. Got an emergency outfit in my bag."

Bitch, she better be glad I feel bad about her bff. "Maybe just for awhile. It's Friday night but I still go to bed kind of early and I have work to finish up too." I'm lying like hell.

"Just two hours and I'll scram!! I'll tell Shawn to pick me up later. I actually already texted him. He was tripping but I'll just have to give him some when I got home." Tanya giggled.

Inner Keisha: I already took care of that for you girl. "Sounds like a plan."

They pulled up to Keisha's house, grabbed their bags and walked in.

"Tanya you can use the shower in my guest room. I'll be in my room in the back. I have towels and everything in the linen closet. Just holla if you need anything else"

"I'm sure I won't. I actually have my own towels and body wash so I'm good."

Keisha went to her bathroom and looked in the mirror. "Chile is this bitch really at my house? Ughhhh yes she is."