II. Industry

Chapter 13: Loyal

Tinashe's POV

After the talk with Rashad and I, I decided to go visit Brinashe in jail. I needed some advice and I know her crazy ass is the only person I can trust with this type of thing.

I sat at the table as she sat in front of me.

"What?" She asked.

"Remember that Rashad guy?"

"Yeah. The fine light skin with the pretty teeth?"

"Yeah. Him. Anyways, I mean, I think I really like him, but you know the circumstances with him and his fiancee or whatever. What do I think I should do?"

"Well, obviously, he's committed to her, so let it go. We've tried to change his mind, but just let that shit go,"

"I know. I know, but he's been coming to my place alot and there's this rumor or whatever goin-,"

"I know the rumor. Not to be rude, but get to the point. You know we dont have much time,"

"Fine. I mean, I kinda think that there's something more to him coming over just to talk. I think there's something more, but he's in denial and just like how he wanted me to explain my feelings to him, I-,"

"Wait. He wanted you to explain your feelings to him?"

I nodded.

She chuckled. "Oh. Yeah. There's something most definitely up with him. Figure it out,"

"Times up!" The guards exclaimed as everyone cleared out.

I walked to my car then noticed a note sitting on it. I picked it up and read it:

"Baby killer,"

I scoffed then crumbled it up and tossed it on the ground before getting into the car. I didn't get an abortion. I had a freaking miscarriage and nobody believes me. Not even Quan. I sighed then made my way down the road.

Rashad's POV

I walked up and down the court dribbling the ball. I was playing against Chris. I was discussing everything that went down these past couple of weeks. Tamara was out buying baby clothes with her dad so I had time to get some stuff off my chest.

"Bruh, she got a nigga rethinking his loyalty. I think I over stepped my own damn boundaries,"

Chris chuckled before hitting a three. "Look, I think you should discuss this with Tamara. You think you like shawty?" He asked.

I shot a lay up then sighed. "Man, she fine and all, but lil' mama crazy as hell," I laughed.

He checked the ball then shrugged. "I mean, look at it like this, you'll like other chicks, but as long as you don't try to creep wit' 'em, it's good,"

I dribbled the ball between my legs then sighed. "See, that's thing. I lust after her and that shit will get me in so much damn trouble, mayne. I need stay away, but she cool at the same time," I sighed.

He hit the ball out of my hand then smacked me upside the head. "No. Stop right there. If you find yourself having dirty ass thoughts about her then you really need to get away from her. Hell, if you mess up with Tamara, our friendship goes out the window. I'm going to be her shoulder to cry on," He smiled then bounced his eyebrows up and down.

"I will slit yo damn throat. Keep talkin," I laughed then watched the ball as he shot it. "Tamara is my world like Ion know what I'd do if I lost her or my kids,"

"Then don't find out. Stay the fuck away from Tinashe thot ass. I swear, you and Quan stay passin yall hoes," He laughed.

"Bruh, shut up, but you right. I'm gonna do right for myself and Tamara,"

"Okay. This is a serious question. I heard Tamara taste like cotton candy, is that true?"

I gasped then threw the ball at his head.

Tamara's POV

I walked into our home with my arms full of bags. I sighed then dropped them in the middle of our living room. My ankles are swollen and all I want right now is a nice hot bath. I heard laughter coming from upstairs. I guess Chris is over. I sighed then made my way up the spiral stairs.

"Baby? Is that you?" I heard Rashad call at the top of the stairs.

"Nah," I rolled my eyes then walked toward our bedroom.

"Why you actin out?" He asked before wrapping his arm around my waist then kissing my cheek.

"I'm a little cranky and I just want to take a hot bath and-,"

"Hey baby moma," Chris said while walking into our room before kissing my other cheek.

I giggled then pushed him away. "You play too much, but hello Christopher,"

"Why we usin government?" He said while walking back out of our room.

"Ima kick his ass, but give me a kiss then you can sleep and take your hot bath,"

I smiled then wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned up on my tippy toes then pressed my lips onto his. His hands traveled from my waist toward my ass then he squeezed it roughly. I giggled into the kiss then bit onto his bottom lip. I gave it a tug until Chris cleared his throat.

"Sorry to interrupt you guys," He snorted, "but Rashad you got somebody important on the phone,"

I moved away from Rashad then walked toward our bathroom when he smacked my ass. I turned around and looked at him.

"Don't look at me like that. You know we gon finish this when his ass leave. Matter fact, I'm about to get rid of his ass right now. Get the tub and shit ready. I'll be right back,"

I shook my head and walked toward the bathroom. He is a mess.

Rashad's POV

I walked into the game room then picked up my phone and put it up to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Rashad. I gotta tell you something," BJ said.

"What's up," I slightly yawned.

"Y'all need to cancel the plan and start a new one because you looked like you were getting real cozy with Tinashe man. Change it," He sighed.

"Alright. We'll discuss it later,"

We exchanged a few more words before hanging up.

"Chris, nigga, you gotta go," I said trying to push him off of the couch.

"Why?" He whined.

"I'm about to have sex with Tamara, so you gotta bounce," I said still pushing him.

"That don't mean I gotta leave," He smirked.

I looked at him like he was crazy. "Get the hell on," I spat.

"I'm just kidding, kid," He said before getting up and walking down the stairs.

I heard the front door close and I walked back into our room then into the bathroom where Tamara was sitting in the tub. I smirked then began undressing.

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Y'all probably hate me because of what I did to Rashad, but hey. I had to add some infidelity.

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