"Lamont, I swear, every night you're killing it!" El smiled at his friend. Lately, he has been going to the nightclub to watch Lamont perform. He knows how to put on an amazing show.
Lamont smiled back, wiping his forehead that was drenched in his sweat with a white towel. "Thanks, E. I really appreciate you. You're very supportive and that what makes you a true friend."
El playfully punch him in the arm. "But no need to thank me, I just love supporting my people."
Now that his performance was over, Lamont was about to get dress and head home. El walk out of his dressing room as he made his way to the table he sat at.
He nodded to the pop music that usually plays in the club, looking around as people were dancing and conversing with each other.
He picked up his drink, taking a few sips before placing the glass back at the same spot.
"Excuse me, handsome." A women's voice made him look up.
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"Yes?" El answered, raising his brows.
"I just want to come over here to say that you did an amazing job. Did you write that song yourself?" She asked, referring to the first time El came here to perform All This Love.
El nodded his head. "Yes, me and my siblings wrote the song together."
"Oh wow. You all are talented, especially you. You have such a sweet voice. I wish that song was on a record. I will never stop playing it." She smiled.
"My name is Vena Tipton." El shook her hand and smiled.
"El DeBarge." El introduces himself.
Vena pulled out a chair next to him and sat down. "Love your name. So, do you have that song on a record?"
El frowned. "I actually gave the tape to a good friend of mines. I'm sorry but I don't mind recording another one for you."
"Oh, it's ok. You're a sweetheart. I know some of the words so, I will stick with that." Vena assured.
"Alright then." El smiled, nodding his head as he took another sip of his drink.
Vena pulls out a chair next to him, placing her pearl white clutch down before taking a seat.
"Do you mind telling me about yourself?" Vena smiled, looking into his eyes.
El chuckled. "What you want to know?"
"Just the little things? Are you from here? What do you do? Are you single?" Vena bit her bottom lip at the last sentence.
"No, I'm not. But I am from here and I sing plus write songs." El answered.
"I thought you were already single. You are just too cute to me." Vena pouted.
"You'll meet others that look like me." El joked, giving her a wink as he took another sip of his drink.
"But.." Vena scooted closer and lean towards him. "I really want you."
She said in a low but sultry tone, caressing his hand while looking at him.
El furrowed his brows. "I'm sorry but I am spoken for."
"Not no one night with me?" Vena continues. She wouldn't stop until he gives in.
El switches his mouth around. "I think you didn't hear me for the first time. I'm in a relationship."
Vena glares at him and instantly remove her hand from on top of his. "Forget you, simp. You ain't all that anyways."
She got up and stormed off.
El watch until she couldn't be found.
He laughs and shook his head. "I can't. I won't. Margaret is very special to me."
•
Entering his bedroom, El kick off his shoes and took off his bright yellow blazer as he walk over to the bed.
A smile stretched across his face at the sight of Margaret sleeping.
He carefully got in bed and pull her close to him, placing a kiss on her forehead as she groaned.
"Hey, El." She greeted in her sleep.
"You awake?" El chuckled.
Margaret halfway open her eyes, smiling, placing a kiss on El's lips.
"How was your day?" El asked, playing with her curls while his eyes were still planted on her.
Margaret moved a bit. "It was good. My mom took me out."
"Aww, that's good to hear. Where you guys go?" El asked.
"She took me to this nice restaurant. Their food is very good." Margaret answered.
"I'm glad you two are patching things up. You know you really love her." El pointed.
"Mhm. What about you?" Margaret now asked.
His mind begins to play the event that happened at the club. He rather not talk about it since he didn't want Margaret to get upset.
"It was just like yours." El answered, looking at the ceiling.
"Good, baby, good. I love you." Within that, Margaret resumed sleeping.
El chuckled and gave her another kiss on his forehead before falling asleep.
•
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