Love Is Not Abuse

An Old Friend

I want to dedicate this chapter to @Miss_Trill she will be playing Jasmine. Thank you for your love and support. 😘 Everyone make sure to fan and follow her.
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Ashanti's Pov

After the incident at the club, I've been trying to avoid Alex. Too bad my little plan hasn't been working. For awhile he was sweet I started to remember the guy I fell in love with. Then I would say the wrong thing or do something to piss him off. He would just get angry out of nowhere and hit me, and I don't mean a slap or two. This fool would actually beat me to a pulp. One time he beat me so bad that I passed out. When I woke up I was surrounded by a puddle of my own blood. That was a free weeks ago. I haven't seen him since that night.

At first I was really happy he finally left me alone. Then I started to miss him. I kept asking myself what did I do to deserve this. I heard rumors that he's with his old girlfriend Jennifer. What does she have that I don't? 😔

I feel so alone and I hate it. I would call up Jojo but her emotions are a wreck right now. Some people just shouldn't be pregnant. She's so busy being wrapped up in her new boyfriend Reggie. He's not bad he's nice too her. She just moves too fast for my liking.

I decided to call up my old friend Jasmine. I haven't seen her in forever. Somehow she always manages to put a smile on my face. She's a few years younger than me but had more common sense than half of the people my age.

I dial her number and she answers on the first ring.

"Look who finally decided to use my number. For a minute I thought you forgot who I am." Says Jasmine

"Sorry I know I'm an awful friend. That's why I'm calling you. I want us to hang out."

"Sounds good to me. I haven't seen you in the longest. What did you have in mind?" Asks Jasmine

"Want to go out to eat?"

"I love food I'm down." Says Jasmine

"Okay cool we can just go to Applebee's. I'll pick you up then."

"Just text me when your outside." Says Jasmine before hanging up.

I put my phone on the nightstand and walk over to my walk in closet. My options are limited. It's not like I can wear short sleeves. My arms are still pretty bruised from Alex. My cuts, scratches and black eye is finally starting to leave.

I grab my champion sweatsuit and throw that on. With my Nike slides. I leave my hair in its natural curls. I grab my pocket book, phone, keys and head out the door.

I walk out of my house and jump in my car.

20 minutes later I pull up in front of Jasmines apartment. I send her a quick text letting her know I'm here. A few minutes later I see her walking out of her apartment.

Jasmine is only 5'4 dark skin with brown hair that's a little past her shoulders. Today she has on a purple blouse with some black skinny jeans on and some wedge heels.

She gets in the car and closes the door behind her.

"Hey stranger." Says Jasmine

"Stop playing. You know I already for terrible for not coming to see you. I guess I was so busy with my boyfriend."

"You have a boyfriend? Since when? Asks Jasmine

"We've been dating for like 4 months now. It would have been 5 but I haven't seen him in weeks. That's why I went ghost on everyone. After Alex I was a mess. I needed time to get myself together."