Love On Repeat: The Return

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I began to unlock my door into my apartment as Carmen followed me. So far so good with her although I am still getting this weird vibe for some odd reason. We talked about everything, but I forgot some question to ask her in the café.

"Why did you decide to come to UCLA?" I asked as I closed the door behind her. She was looking around my apartment and sat down by the tv. She sighed, "To get away from my parents. I just wanted to see if I could be independent by myself." I nodded.

Must be nice.

"You must come from a rich background?" She nodded. "Basically was handed a silver spoon all the time. I just want to experience what it is like to work for something you know. Live and learn. Trial and error."

"Yeah I understand completely." I glancing at my phone lighting up. Nicki texted me to let her know that she was going to walk through my door any minute. "So, any guys that have caught your attention?"

She started smiling, "Well there is a couple, but my ex goes here and I don't know if I want to try that all over again. Besides he has a girlfriend and doesn't seem interested." I started gassing her up.

"Damn you got it like that, huh? Who is your ex?" I asked.

She smirked and was about to answer, but Nicki's loud self came barging through the door. "Tristan! Your ass better not forget about our plans tonight. I know you don't have practice nigga!" She said onto the phone before hanging up. I laughed knowing what event they are having tonight.

Nicki glanced at Carmen and waved, "Wassup?" I could tell she was confused. "Nicki this Carmen, Chase's cousin from Houston. Carmen this is my best friend Nicki." They both greeted each other and Nicki began to interrogate Carmen as if she committed a crime. I was giggled at her asking Carmen this ridiculous question until I received a text from Darren.

My eyes lit up due to us not talking all the time like we used to after the whole Chris situation earlier this year.

D Man 💙: Hey little head ☺

Hey anti.

D Man 💙: Lyric, don't be like that. Just been caught up with business ventures that's all. Besides the phone DOES work both ways.

I rolled my eyes, Mhmm whatever. How you been though?

D Man 💙: Nothing much Ma. Working and taking care of Ace cry baby ass. And before you get on my ass... I did not forget that I owe you for your birthday. But you need to meet up with me to discuss it.

Ooooo! I wonder what it is. It doesn't have to be anything extravagant. Just something simple will be fine with me.

D Man 💙: 😏 you sure? Cause it can be a simple Netflix and chill then if that's what you want.

I smiled knowing that he thinks he slick. But I know that he is playing due to the fact that we act like brother and sister. I looked up at Carmen and Nicki still talking about something. Normally Nicki would have end the conversation with a simple 'nice meeting you', but they are still talking which is good for my sake.

Lil boy! You not slick. I mean dinner would be fine.

D Man 💙: Surrrrre. Anyways, is Myles still coming to see me Saturday for a line up?

Yeah, I'm taking him though due to his car being in the shop and Mr. Price being away for business. And that gives me a reason to see you.