Behind The Screen

Chapter 6

I'm at the shop getting my hair done now. "Here comes Malik.", a girl squealed. That's dudes name. The one with the Lambo, the supposedly big homie. He's been blowing me up but I haven't responded. "Man I wish I could get with him. He fine, young, calls all the shots, got money, and a family man. What's not to love?", she asked.

"Hello ladies.", I heard Malik say. That's is him. They all said hello I just waited on her to finish my hair.

"All done babes.", the lady that was doing my hair said. I stood up and looked in the mirror.

"Well, well, well.", I heard Malik say. I saw him looking at me through the mirror. "She's alive."

"Oh so you got jokes?", I asked as I got the money out to pay her.

"A couple. Let's get dinner tonight."

"I would but-"

"Ladies tell her she should give me a chance.", Khalil said loudly. They all kept saying give him a chance and shit. "What do you say?", he asked as they talked.

"Text me.", I said before leaving.

...

I gave in. I'm on my way to this restaurant to meet Malik. I look good too.

I parked then started walking to the restaurant. This restaurant is nice I'm not paying for valet though so I had to park a little far.

As I walked I called Malik. He answered.

Malik:Hello?
Me:I'm about to be outside of-

I stopped talking cause I felt like someone was behind me. I turned around and saw somebody in all black. "Can I help you?", I asked.

"Shyane?", a male voice asked. It sounds so familiar.

"Problem?", I hard Malik ask from behind me making me jump. I walked over to Malik and stood behind him. Not gone lie I'm kinda shook. How he know my name? Why does he sound familiar?

"Not with you play boy.", the man said. Malik walked up on him a little. "Nah no problem.", he said before running off. Malik shook his head then came back to me.

"You ok?", he asked as I looked at the man running. My mouth opened but nothing came out. He knew my name and he sounded familiar. "Shyane?"

"I'm fine.", I said. "Umm can we rain check? I just-" I stopped talking cause I realized it was one of the guys from the gas station. "Oh my God.", I said as I hear rolled down my cheek. I ran over to the bushes and threw up. He held my hair back.

When I was done I looked down. "Umm I'll text you.", I said before speed walking away.

...

I stood in the shower crying. What happened? Everything was fine then the sound of a voice blew me. I hate this shit bro.

I washed up, again for the 11th time then got out and dried off. I did everything I needed to do then got dressed.

As I laid on my bed my phone went off. I looked and it was Malik. He's checking on me. I smiled half way then answered.

Me:Hello?
Malik:You alright?
Me:Yeah I'm good.
Malik:You sure?
Me:Yeah.
Malik:If you don't mind me asking, what happened?
Me:I recognized someone I didn't wanna see or hear ever again, had a flashback, and got sick I guess.
Malik:I hope you feel better. If I seen the face I'm sure I could've found them and handled them. I'll figure something out though, people talk.
Me:It's fine, really. I'll be fine.
Malik:Nah, like I know you don't give me the time of day but I really like you though. Your vibe, it's amazing.

We talked until I fell asleep.