What's Done in the Dark

Chapter 17: Nicolette

I walk into the house and it's quiet. Looking around I don't see anything disturbed so I know Deshawn hasn't been here. I walk to my bedroom and take off my clothes. I peak in the closet and see he hasn't been back to get any of his clothes.

Walking in the bathroom I turn the water on for the shower. I turn to look at myself in the mirror. "You look a mess", I say to myself. I put my shower cap on and jump in the shower. As I let the warm water run down my body I think about yesterday's events.

Kristy: Girl I need to show you something can you meet me in the restrooms.

Nicolette: I can't. I'm looking over a client's financial records for Mr. Edwards he needs them back in an hour. Can you text it to me?

Kristy: Yes but I want to show you in person

Nicole: Look at this shit Tabatha ass just shared with me on Facebook. I keep telling you your husband ain't shit. You need to leave his ass. I can come over today and help you pack his shit. Who the fuck is this bitch?

I'm staring at the picture Nicole just sent me. I jump up and head to the restroom

Nicolette: I'm on my way

Kristy: 👌🏾

I walk to the bathroom. I see Kristy following behind me.

When I get in the restroom I check to see if anyone else is in here. Once I'm sure it's clear I turn and show Kristy the picture on my phone.

"Who the hell sent that to you?"Kristy ask.

"Nicole," I say as the first tear roll down my cheek. "You think this is what him and Tabatha were whispering about?"

"Maybe...I really don't know I looked at the girl's page. Her page is open and her name is Felicia. I even looked at her Instagram. She has that she is single and there are no other pictures of Deshawn. That's the only one."

I turn and walk into one of the stalls and grab some tissue. My mind is playing so many scenarios in my head.

I walk out of the stall wiping the tears that have started to fall.

"Well, clearly he and this girl went and got something to eat together." I look down at the picture again. "....and I would think they are probably in a relationship with the caption."

"That's not really true. Now we can't deny they are eating in a car but a lot of girls put up man-crush something and the man is not their man."

"I know Kristy is trying to ease my doubts but this explains a lot. Him not coming home. Him not answering his phone. He must be with her", I think to myself.

"I have to go back and look at the records. We can talk about this later."

She nods her head and gives me a sad smile. "Nicolette, just talk to Deshawn. I know you...You are coming up with all kinds of shit in your head."

"Oh, don't worry I am going to talk with his ass," I say marching out the bathroom.

When I leave work like always Deshawn is sitting outside waiting. I quickly walk to the car and get in. He doesn't say anything or looks at me.

I can tell he's upset about something by the tick in his jaw. "Nope his ass doesn't get to play the I'm mad before you game...not today," I think to myself.

When we get home I walk straight to the kitchen and let Savage out into the backyard. I walk to my room and throw on some shorts and a tank top. I pull my hair in a messy bun and walk back to the living room where I find Deshawn sitting with his head laid back on the couch.