Caught Up

Chapter 5

Taj stared at Dontae with malice in her eyes. The mixed emotions that ran through her at that very moment were immense. Dontae was one of the reasons that she lost what could have been the love of her life and to top it off he was out living a double life. Taj didn’t know whether to feel sorry for Kerri or to laugh.

“Hey boo! How long you been in line?” Dontae asked Laynaa after they parted from their hug.

“Not too long, I was waiting on Taj to finish her jack then we was gonna head on to the front.” Laynaa said just as sweetly as ever. “Speaking of Taj,” she pulled Taj closer to her, “Dontae, this is my best friend Taj, Taj that’s Mr. Socialite himself Dontae”

Taj nodded at Dontae as he looked deep into her eyes.

“Don’t I know you from somewhere?” He asked with genuine curiosity.

“I don’t know, do u?” Taj retorted.

“Yess honey, I wouldn’t forget a nice sexy lil stud muffin like yourself” Dontae quickly pinched Taj’s cheek and she pulled away quickly.

“Na, don’t touch me homeboy.” Taj said sharply.

“Ooohh meow, feisty” Dontae said with a seductive smile. “I like ‘em like that” He winked at her and Taj rolled her eyes.

“Dontae stop playin with her, u know she don’t rock like that” Laynaa cut in. “C’mon gurl I’m ready to shake something” Laynaa bounced her beautifully shaped ass in line to the music that could be heard blasting from the inside. Every eye was on her as she did a quick dance showing her excitement.

“Okay Beyonce, Imma meet you inside” Dontae told Laynaa as he walked toward the front of the line.

“Okay boo!” Laynaa said to Dontae. “Let’s go, you’re smoking a filter now” She spun around and grabbed Taj’s hand,  lifting it above her head as she guided Taj around the line and towards the front door as well. Taj followed behind watching the each butt cheek individually bounce with each step. She had to admit, it was a nice view.

As expected, Laynaa got them in for free. Taj scoped the place out the moment she walked in. As usual it was packed. Lesbians nearly filled the place and gay men topped it off. The crowd was ridiculous, the lights were flashing to the beat and the music was loud.

“C’mon lets go to the bar” Laynaa said in Taj’s ear as she once again grabbed her hand and guided her through the crowd, dancing along the way. Laynaa found the first open spot at the bar and hopped up to talk to the bartender who immediately came over when she saw her. She kissed Laynaa on the cheek.

“What’s up baby, what can I get for you tonight? The usual?” the bartender asked. The bartender was just as beautiful as Laynaa with more of an androgynous edge.

“Na, I’m off that tequila tonight so I’m trynna keep it consistent. Give me something with tequila in it.” Laynna said flirtatiously.

“I got you” the bartender said and started walking away.

“Make that two!” Laynaa yelled after her. The bartender glanced back and shot up to fingers to show that she got it and started making the drinks.

She is definitely not an amateur, Taj thought as she watched the bartender quickly and smoothly mix the contents of a Tequila Sunrise into two large cups. She handed Laynaa the drinks as Laynaa began to pull some money out of her bra.

“This ones on me, baby” The bartender said with a wink.

Laynaa flashed that flawless smile of hers and winked back. She turned around and handed Taj her drink as they both took their first sip. Instantly they both made a sour face.