AT MY BEST

Two

After busting my ass all week making sure things were going right at my store locations, Shawn's party was finally here and I could let loose. I wore a cream colored crop top with sleeves that came up before my shoulders and white high waisted Jean's and some heels. My silky long curls swayed side to side as I walked from the lobby to my uber waiting outside.
I arrived at the party by 10:30pm. It was at a mansion in buckhead. I was greeted by bottle girls with Hooters styled outfits that were all red Shawn's favorite color and they gave everybody a glass of champagne as they walked in.

I make my way through the house looking for Scottie to let her know I made it. Next thing you know my ass is being smacked. I turn around to see Scottie and Shawn looking like the chocolate ken and barbie.

"Damn sis I see you brought all that ass out today!" She joked.

"Yes girl I had to come through and show out. But look at you honey looking like a snack in this body suit. But enough about you, happy birthday shawwwn!"

"Thank you gee. I'm glad you made it. So where my gift at!?"

"You looking at it boo!" I spun around smiling.

"Yeah okay. Look I'm gonna get back to you about my gift!" He said walking away to join his friends. Shawn was handsome and very charming and treated Scottie like a queen. He kind of reminds me of Y'Lan Noel from insecure. All in all my best friend was happy and I was happy for her.

"Gee! I'm gonna go check on the cake, I'll see you in a minute."

"Okay girl I'll see you later."

Her and I head in opposite directions as I walk around mingling with Shawn's guest. I found myself taking shots and dancing with one of Shawn's girl cousins from Miami named JT. After a while I got a little dizzy and decided to take a break. I sit down in one of the chairs next to the door to the deck. I began scrolling through photos in my phone of pics I took tonight. Next thing I know some guy comes up to me.

"A beautiful woman like yourself shouldn't be in the corner alone." The guy said. I look up to see this cute brown skin man with twin dimples. His muscles were nearly busting through his Karl Kani shirt.

"I'm not alone now since you over here" I said back with sass.

"You right. I just didn't think a pretty girl like yourself should be alone. I'm Jordan by the way. But foreal I'm thinking you should let me keep you company, maybe during lunch. All I need is your name and number sweetheart."

"If you tryna take me out like this, you should see me at my best!? But if its important to you you'll figure it out." I wanted to leave him wondering, I walked back towards the steps and looked back at him as he was still  smiling from ear to ear showing off his dimples. As I made my way down Shawn was ushering everyone outside near the pool area. I make my way to the front of the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen I just want to thank you all for coming out to celebrate my birthday you are all a blessing in my life. But I would also like to thank the most amazing woman in my life. "

Everybody awww's at Scottie whose beaming with happiness." I couldn't imagine spending my life without you. So I thought why not have you forever. Scottie Noel Monroe will you marry me!?"

Scottie let's tears fall before screaming yes for the world to hear. The crowd began to clap and cheer. In this moment I was truly happy for my best friend. She deserved the world. " Before I forget, I would like to thank my cousin Jordan for letting me use his crib tonight. You already know you got Best man on lock."

My head was on a swivel as I searched the room only to find that infact the Jordan I met was the same guy Shawn announced was his cousin and his best man. Clearly he saw me as he tilted his glass of champagne and smiled in my direction.

The party began to thin out. I made my way to my friend who was still showing off her beautiful engagement ring.

"Best friend congratulations again baby I cant wait to go dress shopping with you."

"Thank You sis. My wedding dress and your maid of honor dress is going to be gorgeous. "

"Listen I'm about to head out. Tell shawn I said bye I love you girl."

"Love you too Gee! Be safe" We give each other a sisterly hug before dispersing.

As I stand outside waiting for my uber to come around a familiar voice stops me again.

"So you just gone leave without saying goodbye!? Where are your manners."

"I'm sorry . I didn't see you" Which wasn't a lie cause I didn't see him. But I wasn't looking for him either.

"I'm afraid I was so taken back by your beauty I never got your name."

"Then it must not be important to you then." I said still playing hard to get.

"Damn. It's like that. What about your number? Can a brother have something!?" He joked as he grinned.

"Like I said if its important to you you'll figure it out. Bye Mr. Jordan"

My uber pulls up and once again I leave him smiling and confused. I chased one man for five years begging him to love me. For once It was me who need to be chased or at least  wanted. Once I made it to my building I was eager to get to bed. Hell I barely even made it out my clothes and shoes. As I snuggle up in my bed I get a text message from a number I didn't recognize. The text read...

"I found you Giselle Nicole Howard " followed by a pic.

Too overcome with joy and tiredness I rolled over with the biggest smile on my face and fell asleep. I guess I was important to him.