Poetic Justice

8

Laila

I couldn't believe I fucked Anthony. He was fine, but I barely knew him. I felt disgusting. I honestly knew Jayceon was feeling me. I just didn't want to admit it to myself. I wasn't his girlfriend so would he get mad that me and Anthony fucked?

Probably not

I tried convincing myself. Even though I wasn't his girl he would get mad at me for stuff a man should be mad about if his woman do it. Not some random bitch you let move in. I realized that if he found out he'll kick me out. So I made a sneaky trip back to the club.

"Bitch, I missed you." Kandy yelled, she pulled me into a hug and squeezed tight. I could tell me and her were going to have a good friendship. We already acted as if we were best friends

"I missed you too! What's been happening?" I asked pulling away, she rolled her eyes. A stank look on her face.

"Man Isis still wearing that damn wig, and her fine ass brother is newly single." She said walking to her vanity. She sat down and started to do her makeup.

"You should talk to him, he was eyeing you that night you danced. I feel like y'all would be cute." She said bitting her lip, trying to perfect her eyebrow.

" I'm not his type. So I won't even try." I mumble, I sat beside her and start to do my makeup.

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"She's black, thick, and sexy everyone welcome Almeda."

I walked onto stage and smiled, the club had an R&B night, that explained why they were playing "Playing Games." By Summer Walker. I had to dance slow and sensual tonight.

Oh, I changed my name from Cocoa to Almeda. I didn't know what it meant but there's this song I like by Solangè called "Almeda" he made me feel like my black is beautiful so I chose Almeda to be my name.

I did my routine to the song. I was so deep into the routine I started into Mr. Santino's eyes. It was like I was only dancing for him. My oiled body moved in sync with the beat. When the beat dropped I gripped the pole and started to spin.
"So won't you say my name, say my name. If you claim you want me it ain't no game"
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My routine ended pretty quickly since the song was only 2 minutes long. The club went ballistic as I bowed to grab my money, stuffing it in a garbage bag . If I had to estimate how much I just made, I'll say 10,000 at the least. Just as I thought I was finished, Mr. Santino dropped a stack of 100's and looked at me.

"Let's go on a date, tomorrow meet me at Ruth Chris at 7, wear something cute. I wanna talk about your promotion." He whispered before walking off with some of his men.
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I told Kandy about the situation and she forced me to go shopping tomorrow. I walked in to house holding my bag. Anthony and Jayceon sat on the couch watching Friday. They each had their own blunt, the smell of strong weed filled the air.

"Man, I wonder.. if I fucked Nia Long back then, would I have to grip her scalp?" Jay said inhaling the smoke, then releasing.

I cleared my throat making them look at me, I was about to speak until some female came from the back room. They looked at me, Anthony was obviously in a tight spot. He looked at me and his smile dropped.

"This Kilo girl, her name is S-" Jayceon started, but he was interrupted by the girl.

"I'm Sudan, Laila right? It's nice to meet you" she walked toward me and stuck her hand, I used my common sense and I shook it, I plastered on a fake smile.

"Y'all go chop it up, talk 'bout some lady shit." Jayceon said, Sudan grabbed my hand and dragged me into the back.

"So Laila, tell me about yourself" Sudan happily said, she sat on the bed and gestured me to sit beside her. So of course I did.

"Well I'm Laila, I'm 19, I'm originally from Los Angeles. I come from a nice family, but I was disowned because I wanted to date my ex. I'm a dancer, and I'm new to this part of town." I summarized myself, I wasn't the type to open up to people, but the vibe I got from her was amazing.

" I'm Aaliyah but I like to go by my last name, Sudan. I'm 19. I'm from Atlanta, I've been with Kilo for 4 years, and I'm in school to become a Nurse." She said quickly. I offered her to join me and Leilani shopping for my date tomorrow. I told her to keep this between us.

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"This will look good on you girl!" Sudan yelled, she held up a white dress with thin straps. Kandy stood beside her holding up some Lilac colored heels. That was a nice combo, so I told them to hold it Incase I wanted something else.

We shopped for an hour, I decided on the Lilac heels, a white skirt, and a long sleeved Lilac blouse. I also bought a purse to match everything tonight was going to be amazing