Finding Love

Chapter 3

I never realized how fast two weeks could come and go but it was now time for my besties to leave. We had so much fun. From bowling to roller skating, paint balling to jet skiing, and even more clubbing, I made sure that every day was lit. I had to make the best of it because I couldn't see them again until December.

"Love y'all so much besties, see y'all in a couple months," I cried while hugging them.

"We love you too and can't wait to fete with you on St. Croix Carnival streets babe," they both said teary eyed.

Yes, yes, we are some big ass babies. We cry every time we see each other and every time we leave each other. For those with true loyal A1s, y'all should understand so don't judge us.

After leaving the airport, I went to Walmart to pick up a few groceries. For skinny chicks, Rosie and Avonell ate like grown ass men. My cupboards and fridge were practically empty because they ate like every hour. Curse you metabolism! I wish I could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted without gaining a pound. 

 As I was walking through the produce isle, I heard snickering. I didn't think anything of it but then I heard the voice of some bitch (yes, she tried me) say, "Look at miss piggy trying to get healthy". Are we twelve, or in high school? I've never been fat shamed since I've moved here four years ago so that really shocked me. I looked up, rolled my eyes, gave her the middle finger and replied, "At least I don't look like a walking STD". She mean-mugged me and stormed off. Just don't come for me if I don't send for you.

*Later that evening*

Mmmmm...that seafood alfredo and garlic bread was so good. I surprise myself everyday with my skills; my future husband will be a very lucky man. I was stuffed but I knew that I had to find my outfit for my first day at my internship. I was going to shadow and train with the best of the best pathologists and toxicologists at the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department. Not only was I going to get first-hand experience but your girl was about to get paid! 

I had my white lab coat ironed out, along with my brown linen pants and white blouse. My white penny loafers were spotless and my bag was packed with everything listed under the WHAT YOU NEED heading of the internship package. Tomorrow was about to be a great day. As I settled between my silky purple sheets, my iPhone7 flashed, indicating that I had an incoming message. It was my boo thangs telling me that they arrived home safely and that they missed me already. 

*Next day*

"Good morning interns. Welcome to the Medical Examiner's Department! I hope everyone has signed their contracts and has noted that everything done here is strictly confidential," said Dr. Forest emphatically.

I was so nervous that I didn't even realize that I blurted out "Yes sir". Everyone chuckled and Dr. Forest even mentioned that he liked my spirit. I was told that five people were interning at the department but there were only four of us present. While we were being escorted into the lab, I heard someone behind me say, "Sorry for being late, I was stuck in traffic." Dr. Forest told him to don't make being late a habit and then we continued to the lab. The same male who came in late tapped me and whispered, "What did I miss?" Wait, that voice, that smell, it's so familiar I thought and as I looked up to answer him, I realized that it was Mr. man from Runway. No, no, no, no, no. This can't be. My mind must be playing tricks. It's been two weeks since I've seen him and like most Miami niggas I see at the club, I never see them again.  Oh glory, just watching his buff body in this white lab coat is making my toes curl. Damn it Asia, can you stop ogling the man, and why are you so overly horny suddenly?!  I was overthinking shit and needed to just answer the fine specimen!

 I quickly looked at the ground and said nervously, "Umm... you missed nothing really. Hope you have your contract signed."

"Thanks, beautiful," he said with a smile.

He called me beautiful?! I'm not even dressed up! Was it just a casual greeting? Asia, why do you even care? He's a fuck boy, don't forget! My goal was to make the best out of this internship for my future. I cannot let this hunky, sexy,beautiful chocolate man distract me from my goals. Plus, he looked like he had a girlfriend that night; I ain't no homewrecker! The fuck I look like!  After battling with my inner self for a minute, I paid special attention to Dr. Forest explaining the use of all the lab equipment. 

No distractions meant I had to find a way to ignore this no name man.