AT MY BEST

Fourteen

"Lemme get this straight bitch! That Nino Brown ass nigga kissed you after the repast!? And you ain't told Jordan?" JT said  nearly yelling with a shocked expression on her face. It was the morning of my grand opening and the girls and I had gotten together as planned so I could vent to them.

"Yes! And I'm so scared of what he might say or do when I tell him. Everything was going so well and then this shit happens." I cover my face with my hand as tears form. "Aww Gee! Just tell him. You helped Jarvis get home because he was drunk and he kissed you and you left, Jordan will understand I mean it's not like you have feelings for him." I remained silent after Scottie spoke. "Giselle!!!?" Scottie continued after my failure to respond.

"No! I mean he was vulnerable and I missed  that part about him and it felt good to see that side of him, but I don't want him not even the slightest." I put my hand on my forehead trying to make sense of it all. " And I just remembered I invited him to my opening once he introduced me to his bitch of a girlfriend."

"Listen girl everything is gonna be alright. That man kisses the ground you walk on. He ain't going nowhere, Period!"

"I agree with JT! But you have to tell Jordan.  And soon." I nodded in agreeance with Scottie. I couldn't hold this secret from him much longer. Especially with my relationship at stake..........

A few hours later my grand opening was in full swing. The who's who of Atlanta were there as well as my friends and family. Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres were served as DJ Durel the dj for the migos spun the hottest records. Though my grand opening was co-ed Jordan and the fellas decided they were gonna come towards the end. They said the atmosphere wasn't masculine enough. Whatever that means. I don't know if it was my white bodysuit with pearl studs on it or my nerves that had me holding my breath. The thought of Jarvis possibly coming made me uneasy.

I was making my rounds mingling with guest as Scottie and JT came up to me with  some caramel skinned girl with pretty blonde hair holding hands with a tall light skin guy following behind them.

"Hey girl! I want you to meet one of the makeup artists I hired while you were away Monday." JT said as she held on to the girls arm. "This is Chloe I met her through her husband Kenzo who also plays for Atlanta with Reggie."

"Giselle it's so nice to meet you, I love your original boutique but this one is fabulous. I can't wait to start making money for you girl." Chloe seemed sweet and genuine which made me trust JT as a manager.

"It's nice to meet you too and I love your enthusiasm. And Kenzo I must apologize our men decided to be late to the party so I guess you'll have to keep us company for a while."  I teased but as handsome as he was I doubt his feelings were hurt because he had to hang with four beautiful women.

"No problem I can handle a bunch of beautiful women. Its no problem to me. Ain't that right bae?" Kenzo said smiling.
"Boy bye! Don't get slapped." Chloe said jokingly. " Alright babe, Ladies I'm gonna go grab a drink I will see you around." Kenzo left us to chat as he went to the bar.

"Well Chloe if we end up getting close I'm sure Kenzo will fit right in with the fellas he's the right amount of, full of himself ."

"Definitely Girl!" Chloe agreed as we all laughed in unison. We were enjoying drinks when I heard a familiar voice behind me.

"Hey Pretty girl!" I turned around to see my mother who I thought wasn't gonna make it." Mommy how did you get here? I thought you weren't coming." I was happy to see her and confused. " Well your dad went camping with his friends and I didn't want to be alone, and luckily my fine ass boyfriend came and got me and had the nerve to bring two extra pieces of chocolate with him." I raised an eyebrow up at my mother before noticing Jordan, Shawn and Reggie standing behind her. "Baby! You're here!" I jumped in his arms as he kissed me on the lips. "I wouldn't miss it for the world baby!" He said as I kissed his dimples.