The HouseKeeper

Tender Moments/Coming For You

Netra

I stood and looked out at the night sky. I couldn't believe all this shit was happenin' right now. I'm so glad that Nedra has Twan to be by her side because if he wasn't, she would have been fell apart. I could tell that August was hurting regardless to how he tried to keep a smile on his face. He was feeling more than just lust for Desire. Desire has gotten under his skin and I can bet money he wasn't expecting that to happen. In my opinion I think they are good for each other. They compliment each other. I sighed hoping that Desire pulls through this and comes back stronger.

I know that as a woman seeing a man that you were involved with, with another man is like a low blow. It makes you question if something is wrong with you or not, but hopefully Desire won't feel that way. If she does start feeling that way August will remind her that she is all woman and she is very desirable. As far as Chandler that nigga gon' get his he can count on that. I can tell by the look in August eyes that he gon' handle that in due time.

I sighed and wrapped my arms around my body. My mind and emotional state was a mess. So much shit is happening and what makes it so bad it all happened so fast. We went from having a good time to tradegy striking. I ran my hands through my hair and said a silent prayer. I was so in my feelings I didn't hear Tony come up until he had his arms wrapped around my waist.

"How are you holdin' up?" He said as he rested his chin on my shoulder.

"I'm okay. Just still in a state of shock that all this happened." I leaned more into his embrace. It actually felt good to be held.

"I know. I am too, but I want you to know that I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere Netra." He tightened his hold on me.

All of sudden my emotional ass started crying. I couldn't even explain it. Normally I'm so hardcore and I act like I don't care about shit, but Tony was making me feel shit that I didn't wanna feel.

"Aye what's wit the tears?" Tony asked as he turned me in his arms.

"I couldn't explain this shit if I tried. All I can say is that I have never really had a man to be so caring as you have been in all of two days. This shit is new to me. I usually don't let anyone this close to me. I'm closed off to people other than my sister." I looked down because I didn't want Tony to see how vunerable I was.

"Listen. Netra I don't know what type of niggas you been dealing wit, but I'm a real nigga, that's all about real shit. I know I'm only twenty-one, but I don't believe in bullshittin. I see something special in you that them other niggas didn't see. That's why I'm gon' make you mines and show you what it is to be treated like the queen that you are." He bent down and gave me gentle kiss.

I wrapped my arms around him and enjoyed the moment. This is something that I can and will get used to.

Nedra

I went to go check on Desire and she was still resting and her father was just sitting by the bed staring at her. David loved Desire more than life itself and I know he is hurting more than anyone could ever understand. I stood and watched him for a few more minutes and I left out. As soon as I hit the corner Renee was coming in my direction. I sighed and rolled my eyes.

"Nedra, can I talk to you for a minute?" She looked at me pleadingly. I simply nodded.

"I know you think I'm a bitch and you have every right to feel that way. I'm not proud of the things I have done nor am I proud of my recent behavior towards August. I know I got a lot to make up for, but I'm afraid that I might be too late. I was just so worried about looking good and keeping an image, that I didn't think about who I was hurting." She looked at me with tears in her eyes.