Ali Johnson

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I still couldn't get the thought out of my head. I was leaving again. And another divorce. Damn I can't catch a break! I hate doing this.

A week later, a unknown number had called my phone.

Ali - Hello?

?? - I miss you.

Ali - Who is this?

?? - I fucked up, I'm sorry.

Ali - ... JaQuan?

Jaquan - Please just come back.

Ali - So, I can be cheated on some more.

Jaquan - You leave me no choice. But to be with Nicole.

Ali - Ok, is that pose to make me come back to you. I thought you expected more from me. Grow up!

I hanged up the phone. I can't lie I was a lil mad. He's gonna move onto the next that quick, but I don't have time to worry about him. Suddenly my phone was ringing again.

Ali - What!

Denise - Damn I just wanted to talk to you about something.

Ali - Oh my bad, I thought you was JaQuan.

Denise - Trouble in paradise?

Ali - Yup, a whole lot.

Denise - Want to talk about it?

Ali - Not on the phone.

Denise - Well how about Friday we go get drinks?

Ali - Alright, but what you wanted to talk about?

Denise - My new man.

Ali - Girllll, (Laughs).

Denise - What's funny?

Ali - You so full of it.

Denise - I'm not lying this time, I found some one.

Ali - What?? Denise got one! (Laughs)

Denise - Yes, I might even love him.

Ali - What? Damn I gotta meet this man.

Denise - I know, and ...

Ali - Ima call you back, got someone on the other line.

Denise - Mhmm, okay! Bye!

...

Ali - Hello

?? - Hey, its Travan.

Ali - How did you get my number?

Travan - I just came across it, but that's not important.

Ali - What is?

Travan - I want to see my sons. And be in their life.

Ali - We are gonna have to meet up when you are available and discuss schedules.