Host of Imperfections

Chapter 49

A week or so had passed since Jay and I overcame our differences for the umpteenth time in months. Call me a liar if need be since I'm sure the words 'I don't need a man to be happy' has more than likely slipped through my lips in the past. I was going crazy without him and now look at me. I couldn't get this dumb ass grin off of my face for nothing.

Communication was the key as most would say and this time we were both more than willing to make a few changes here and there if necessary. When the guards were down and any type of hostility towards one another was completely out of the question, I could honestly say that no man has ever made me happier or determined to want things to work out in the long run.

Marcus on the other hand; there was no way he could get out of the hole he'd gotten himself into now. Sure I'd been ignoring his calls since he popped up at my place unannounced and I put Jay back in the picture, but I didn't think it'd result in him acting like a little boy. He'd completely nixed himself out of the equation before I had a chance to do it the proper way.

Just a couple of days after Jay and I reconciled I was at the movies with Kelly and her Mom to see Tyler Perry's new flick when I ran into him. He wasn't alone either. Had this pretty little brown-skinned chick on his arm which in no way affected me. The fact that he thought it did is what took the cake. He could've spoken to me but he didn't.

Much to his dismay, I would've been cordial and extremely nice to his new friend. Not just to spite him, but because I really didn't give two shits about what he did with his free time these days. Instead he acted as though he didn't see me and kept it moving. It wasn't until later on that night that I got a text from him asking if he could come see me. Maybe his date wasn't putting out but I know one thing- he had me fcuked up if he thought a positive response would come back to the question. I couldn't do anything but laugh and dismiss the urge to put him on blast. He wasn't worth it. One tip I should've given him though was to step his game up and ASAP. He wasn't doing anything but making a fool out of himself not me.

I had more important people to focus my attention on because for the first time in what seemed like an eternity, I was truly happy. I had my man, my own place, and a job with an income I'm sure I didn't deserve for the amount of work I actually put in.

Despite my sister's sudden and unraveling issues, I was a little weary of admitting that I didn't think things could get any better in my life.

It was the end of September yet warmer than the average autumn day when I got a call from Solange.

I must admit, the random act threw me for quite a loop until I eventually answered the phone. Upon her request and with no questions asked on my part, I agreed to meet up with her somewhere during my lunch break. I figured she just needed someone to talk to at the moment and the fact that I was the one she contacted was heart warming to say the least. I had a million things I wanted to ask her since that night Camille and I picked her up from the police station. I should've acted on it beforehand but as stated, I'd been completely wrapped up with my own thing to even notice other people actually existed over the past few weeks.

Around 12:30 Noon, I found myself sitting in the middle of this modern little cafe waiting for her to arrive. The longer I sat there, the more impatient  I got.

In the meantime, my mind wandered.

Jay and I had plans of a nice little romantic dinner in tonight. I even offered to cook instead of just picking something up. If you can't tell by now, I wasn't cutting cards this go round. He definitely deserved the royal treatment after catering to my needs all of the time. I was getting hot just thinking about how our night would play out. I was two seconds away from calling him to waste time while waiting for Solange when his name popped up on the screen letting me know that I had an incoming call.