CHAPTER EIGHT

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It was finally the weekend and I was so happy because Naomi is off the whole three days, I'm kid and husband free, and all I wanted to do was enjoy myself. Naomi and I already kicked off our day with some retail therapy, lunch, and drinks. I also was in a great mood because I spent practically all night talking to Chris on the phone until the both of us grew tired. Plus, we've been texting back and forth all day. I felt like a high school younger version of me, which is something I haven't experienced in a while since Danny has been on the only man I've dealt with. It felt weird having those little butterflies in my stomach again. You know the ones that make you anxious every time you think about a person. Chris made me feel giddy and like a lady should feel, special.

We were back in Naomi's place just chilling and resting off our feet after moving around all afternoon and I was very happy that Chris left the gym early today meaning he could text back quicker now without any distractions.

Chris: So what you doing tonight?
Raya: Um, I have no idea me and Naomi been trying to figure that out since earlier..
Chris: I'm having a little get together at my house tonight. There's going to be drinks, games, and ofc food y'all should come through.. plus I wanna meet Naomi anyways
Raya: That sounds like a plan. What time will it start? & she wants to meet you too btw I've been bragging on you lol
Chris: Lol aww man there you go again making a nigga feel special. It starts at 9 I'll drop my location off
Raya: You might be a little special.. just a little bit lol but okay I guess I'll see you later on then
Chris: Aha aite love see you then

"Naommiii," I shouted.

"What," She yelled back. I wasn't going to keep yelling back and forth so  I walked in her room.

"Chris invited us to his house for drinks tonight," I smiled happily as if this was some of a big deal.

"I love you boo I really do, but you know I'm not a third wheel type of woman," she said before returning to her laptop screen. "Go get some dick, have fun, enjoy yourself."

"Giiirl," I rolled my eyes. "It's a get together so we won't be the only ones there."

"Say what now," she asked perking up a bit. "Just tell me when and where and I'm there baby!"

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"Damn I thought you said it was just a little get together," Naomi asked when we pulled up to the location that Siri led us to. I looked around at the many cars parked outside and was in shock myself. I was even more surprised to see that Chris actually didn't stay too far from me. I didn't even know he  was in this area. This just makes things crazier than they already were. His home was beautifully designed and definitely big enough for this crowd of people though.  Once we parked I hopped out of the car looking at my reflection of the car's window before popping some mint gum into my mouth. Chris has seen me before, but I still wanted to show out every time he saw me.

I could hear the music blasting before we could get close enough to the door. People were walking in and out with cups, standing around but I wasn't worried about that I just wanted to see my friend. I texted him a while ago that we pulled up, but I hadn't gotten a response yet so Naomi and I decided for us to walk around to check out the scene. Like Naomi, I thought this was going to be a small get together, but this party reminded me of the ones Danny and I usually have.

"Bitch is that August Alsina," Naomi poked me rather hard. I frantically looked around the room trying to find where she was staring at.

"Where you looking at??"

"Girl I swear to God I think that was him. He just went out to the backyard," Naomi anxiously grabbed my hand so the both of us could walk together but we were stopped by Chris who had a big smile on his face causing me to have another one.

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