The Boxer And The Dancer (Michael B. Jordan)

Chapter 9

•Michael•

I Was Sitting At A Table Off To The Side In The Gym, Damn Near Falling Asleep, When I Heard Something Smack Down Onto It. I Looked Up Seeing My Coach And Agent.

"Tired." My Coach, Herman Asked.

"As Fuck."

"What's Wrong Man."

"All I Wanna Do Is Call This Girl But Everytime I Try, Something Ruins It."

"Maybe That's A Sign Mike." My Agent Charles Said.

"Nah Don't Say That."

"I'm For Real."

"I'm For Real Too, Don't Say That Shit."

"You Must Really Like Her."

"I Do And I Don't Want Her To Think I'm Playing Games."

"Well You Got Time Now, Call Her But Make It Quick." Herman Said As They Both Walked Away.

I Pulled Out My Phone And FaceTimed Drea. When She Answered I Could See She Was Laying In Bed Wrapped In Her Blankets.

"Hey Beautiful."

"Hey." She Said Softly.

"No Work Today?"

She Shook Her Head No. "I'm On Suspension."

"What, Why?"

"I Beat One Of My Co Workers Ass."

"How Long Are You On Suspension For?"

"Two Weeks. I Reeeaally Beat That Bitch Ass. It Would Have Been One Week But I Tried To Beat Her With The Phone And Hangers."

"Oh My God, What Did She Do."

"She's Been Testing My Patience And Leah Wasn't There To Stop Me This Time."

"Looks Like Your The One That Need To Be Boxing."

She Laughed But I Could Tell It Was Fake.

"What's Wrong?" I Asked.

She Looked Up At The Ceiling As If She Was Trying Not To Cry But Tears Started Rolling Down Her Face.

"I'm So Fucking Stressed And I'm Tired. I Have Tons Of Shit On My Mind 24/7. It Just Too Much To Even Mention."

"Okay Calm Down. How About I Get You A Flight Out Here To Cali With Me, Where You Can Relax And Take A Break."

"And That's Not The Only Problem."

"We'll Can Always Talk About It."

"When I Get There?" She Asked, Wiping A Few Tears.

"Of Course."

"You're Not Going To Be Too Busy For Me?"

"No, Imma Definitely Make Time For You Okay. Make Sure You Pack Enough Stuff, I'll Send You The Info."

"Okay."

"Chill, Everything Is Going To Be Alright."

I Don't Know What's Going On In This Girls Life But I Want To Help Take The Load Off Her Shoulders.

"Thank You."

"I Got You."

After I Got Off The Phone Herman Came Back In. "I Noticed Mike, You've Gotten Lighter On Your Feet."

"Yeah Well I've Had Some Help."

"From This Girl?"

"Yep. You'll Get To Meet Her Soon. I'm Flying Her Out Here."