Love Games

Elijah

Damn bro. That's some messed up and unbelievable shit. You know you're welcome to stay with me as long as you need to. You're literally my brother from another mother." Derrick said as he tried to make me laugh.

I just got done telling him everything that happened between Mailan and I. He was just as shocked as I was but, knowing Derrick, he wasn't going to let me drown in my pain.

"Thanks man." I said as I shook my head from still being in disbelief about Mailan.

"No problem." He said. "Aye tonight we're going out. Me, you, and one of my other guys. You down?" He asked.

"I have to work in the morning." I said truthfully.

"Lemme ask you something. You ever miss any days at work?" He asked.

"No. Why?" I asked.

"There's your excuse right there. Think about it, this whole time you been going and going even when shit got rough. But now something major has happened. You need a break man. I don't wanna make it seem like I want you to miss out on getting your money but, it's ok to call in sick. I'm sure for you this will be the one and only time it happens anyway." Derrick said.

He was right, I could use a day off. It's not like I do this on a regular basis.

"Shit let's do it then." I said as I shrugged.

"So you're for sure going tonight?" He asked.

"Yeah man." I said as I chuckled.

"Ok cool lemme go call my other friend." Derrick said as he exited the room.

I barely go out to clubs but tonight, I don't see why not.

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I must've fallen asleep after Derrick left the room. It was 8:35p.m. So I wasn't sure if we were still going until Derrick came back in the room and told me to start getting ready.

By the time I got done showering and putting my shoes on, it was time to go.

I didn't know the guy that we were supposed to be meeting up with so I decided to ask questions once we got in the car.

"So what's your friends name?" I asked Derrick.

"His name is John. He's real cool." Derrick said as he focused on the road.

"Nice. Can't wait to meet him." I said.

After about ten minutes of driving, We arrived at the bar.

We walked in, found John, and sat down.

"Whatssssuuuppppppppop Broooooo!" Derrick said as he went in to shake his hand.

"Nothing much. But aye this is my friend Elijah, Elijah, this is John." He said as he introduced us.

"Nice to meet you John." I said.

"Likewise." John replied.

"Ok so now that everyone knows each other, what's been goin' on with you man?" Derrick asked.

"Bro I forgot to tell you. I had an amazing night with this married woman." John said.

Damn it seems like everyone just said fuck their relationship.

"I don't remember man. It was a smash and pass. Honestly." John replied.

At that moment, I thought of something. Mailan admitted to cheating on me...

I thought that this couldn't be the person she did it with. I mean, what are the odds?

I sure it wasn't him until I asked my next question.

"Is this her?" I asked as I pulled up a picture of Mailan on my phone.

"Yeeeaaaaahhhhhhh!!! That's her. Wait, how'd you know?" He asked.

"Looks like the joke is on the both of us." I thought to myself.

"She cheated on one my other friends before." I lied.

I glanced over at Derrick and seen this "this can't be happening" look on his face. I just shook my head and laughed.

Note to self: never think you truly know somebody. And if you're gut is telling you something about someone or a situation, listen to it. Nine times outta ten, you're right.