STRAWBERRY

awkward

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6TH 9:00 AM

August just got off the plane with Riley and her daughter. Although Riley was only 23 her daughter was 5. her name was Reyna. Puma pulled into the front of the airport as they walked outside. August hopped into the car with them. "Where's Stephanie" asked Riley. Puma turned and mean mugged Riley. August looked at her and asked the same thing. "Oh well since YOU asked she's at the apartment she said she had to finish last minute plans for her party." said Puma. "Man its gone be good to see her again." said August. Riley hit his shoulder. August turned around. "Dont start." He said. Riley watched as her daughter put her seat belt on. Puma looked around and saw August and Reyna had their seatbelts on. Puma stopped the car fast. Riley quickly slammed into the back of august seat and fell. "OH im so sorry i think there was a dog in the road". Said puma. Everyone but Riley laughed. She leaned up and put her seat belt on. The rest of the ride Puma and August jammed to 90's music. When they pulled up to Puma and Stephanies condo Puma got out the car and waited for them. "Where all yall stuff?" Asked puma. "Movers bringing it down rightnow." said August. "We got these little clothes and stuff until its time to actually move in but dont worry we'll be gone in a day or two" said Riley. "She dont get it i dont like youuuu!" said Puma as she rolled her eyes. August laughed which triggered Riley. She hit august. "Ma you trippin." he laughed. As they walked up to the door Puma explained that there was 2 guest rooms and they can split it how they want. "August you can have your own room cause ion wanna be by you right now." said Riley. "Bet." he said as he rolled his eyes. When they opened the door August searched for Stephanie in the living room but she wasnt there. Puma led them to their rooms and then she texted Stephanie.

Puma- Where you at?

Stephanie- Went to the store for dinner.

Stephanie didn't get back until 2 pm because she ended up going out for lunch with ACE and Paisley. As Stephanie Started to grab the bags one of them began to slip. Somebody ran up grabbed it. She looked up and saw her neighbor Miguel. "Thanks." she said. "No problem ma." he said as he grabbed some the rest of the bags. Stephanie opened the Condo door and they sat the bags down on the table. As he walked to the door stephanie called his name. "hey if you want i'd like for you and your wife to come over for dinner?" asked Stephanie. "Ofcourse i could always eat" he said.. They laughed. "Alright dinner will be ready at 6 just come and knock." she said. He nodded as he walked out the door. Puma appeared out of nowhere. "What was miguel doing here." she asked. "He was helping with the groceries and i invited him and abby to dinner." said Stephanie. "WHAT THE HELL thats who i was fucking that day you shouldnt have invited them." said Puma as she turned her head. "Puma that man is married." said Stephanie. "Man i know but its feels so good to be bad." said puma. Stephanie laughed. "Girl im finna take a nap wake me up at 3:30 so i can get started on this food." puma nodded her head as Stephanie began walking down the hall. although there was 2 floors Stephanie had 1 guest bedroom and her room downstairs and puma had the upstairs. As stephanie looked down she bumped into someone. She looked up and saw August. "What the hell are you doing here?" asked Stephanie frightened. "remember im moving down here ma." said August. Stephanie hugged him. He hugged her back. "Its good to see you August." said Stephanie. "Same" said August. As they let go of eachother they looked into each others eyes. Stephanie broke the stare. "So i see your room is right across from mine." She said. "Yea i could sneak right over." he laughed. "Well where's riley?" asked Stephanie. "i think she went to the mall with Reyna." he said. "Well i'll see you later i got a nap to take." she said. August's face hung low as stephanie walked to her room. At 3:30 puma walked to Stephanie's room and woke her up. As Stephanie woke up she noticed she had multiple missed calls from ACE. But she ignored then and went to make dinner. She walked down the hall and into the kitchen. She saw Riley sitting on the couch with her arms wrapped around august. Stephanie rolled her eyes and slowly creeped through the cabinets for what she needed to cook. Tonight she was making lasagna and garlic bread. As she grabbed a bowl it fell onto the floor drawing attention. Riley and august looked back at Stephanie. When Riley realized who it was she jumped up. "Hey Stephanie." She said as she walked over to Stephanie and tried to hug her. Stephanie moved back and grinned a little. "Hi." She said as she picked up the bowl. Riley sat back down and grabbed Augusts arm. But he moved his arm away from her.
     After Stephanie finished dinner she called everyone down. Miguel and his wife showed up as everyone began to sit down. August and Stephanie sat at opposite ends of the table. As they said their prayers Stephanie fought the urge to look at August. During dinner Miguel's wife Abby said"So puma I heard you were a party planner and I was wondering if you could plan my husbands 26th birthday party for us because I suck at party planning." "You suck at a lot if things." Said Puma as she smiled. Abby just looked up. After a moment puma spoke again. "What the hell so we just gonna sit here like August and Stephanie ain't Inlove with each other and I'm not fucking Miguel." She shrugged her shoulders. Stephanie sat with her mouth open. Abby looked at Miguel. "What the hell is she talking about?" Said Abby as she slammed her napkin on the table. "I'm sorry." Said Miguel as he got up from the table. "Who you apologizing to cause the D was bomb ion need a apology." Said Puma. "Y'all just a mess." Said Riley. "Oh girl shut yo ass up before I tell August about you cheating on him with his best friend." Said Puma. Riley looked at August who walked away from the table. Reyna sat at the table eating her food. As Puma and Miguel argued. Stephanie stared at Puma who was clearly drunk. Abby had enough of the talking. She proceeded to walk across the table to hit Puma but Stephanie grabbed her. "Let that bitch go." Said Puma as she squared up. "EVERYBODY SIT THE HELL DOWN!" yelled Stephanie. Everyone who was left at the table Scrambled to find a seat. Stephanie looked up and noticed August and Riley were gone. She rolled her eyes. As she looked up at everyone she said."Your a mess. And your a cheating scum bag who doesn't deserve Abby. Abby ohhh your just the most respectful wife who was betrayed. But let's face it your not gonna leave him. Your not strong enough and we all know you can't fight. So y'all need to go home and talk this out." She said as she dismissed them. As they walked out the door Stephanie looked at Puma. "Your such a alcoholic I'm done with dealing with this you ruined 2 relationships tonight because you don't know how to shut your fucking mouth when you need to." Puma hung her head low. "I'm sorry I couldn't hold it in." Said Puma. "Yes you could you just didn't want to and you wanted to use the alcohol as an excuse." Said Stephanie "So what you saying." Said Puma. "I'm moving out." Said Stephanie as she walked away from the table