Personal Stylist

Chapter 6

August's P.O.V:

I was on my way to pick Gia up for dinner. Since I'm single now, I can be romantic. I'm taking Gi to a really nice restaurant. One of the nicest restaurants in Los Angeles. It's called "Valentino". It's an Italian restaurant. I remember how Gia told me she loved Italian food. My phone rang. I looked at the caller ID and saw that Asia was calling me. I deleted her number but I still recognize it. I pressed "decline". Why the fuck is this bitch calling me fo'?! She gon' send me a voicemail later on,WATCH!
I sent a text to Gia to tell her I was on my way there. She responded quick. She said "Okay😊😍" with that cute lil' heart eyes emoji. It reminds me of her grey blue eyes. I'm so glad I'm single now. No more having to worry about being cheated on.
I should've broken up with Asia a long time ago. Anyway, I pulled up to the floral shop and parked my car. Yess I'm being a gentlemen and getting flowers for Gia.
I walked into the shop after locking my car. As soon as I walked in there, the women who owned the shop, Brenda greeted me. "Hey August !" She said. Brenda and I go way back. I use to come here with Asia. But it's all irrelevant now. I smiled. "Hey Brenda. I was wondering if I could get a dozen roses,please ?" I said politely. Brenda smiled at me.
"You and Asia goin' on another date,huh ?"She asked, going in the back. "Actually, she and I are no longer together."I said. "Praise Jesus!"Brenda shouted. My mouth dropped to the floor and I busted out laughing. "You never really liked her either did you?" I asked. "Liked her? Are you kidding me?"She says. I laughed some more.
"I take that as a 'no'." I said. She walked back in with a huge bouquet of pink and red roses. "Take that as a 'hell no'."She says. I smiled and took the roses. "Thanks, Brenda."I said. "No problem. So who's the new lucky lady ?" Brenda wanted to know. I smiled. "Member that girl I brought here last year on Valentine's Day ?"I said,looking at her. "Cause Asia was too 'busy running errands' ?" Brenda asked me. I nodded my head. "Yeah." I said. Brenda's eyes lit up.
"Ooh,her ? She's beautiful! What was her name ? I think it started with a G." She said. "Gia."I said, reminding her. "Ohh yeahh. She was so sweet and kind. That's the girl you needa be with."Brenda says. "Why's everybody saying that ?" I asked. "Maybe because it's true."Brenda says. It was quiet for a few minutes. Until I paid for the flowers. "Thanks Bren."I said,walking out the door.

                     *20 MINUTES LATER*

I was on the way to Gia's crib for real this time. I told her I was gon pick her up at 6 and It was 5:48. My phone kept ringing. I bet it was Asia. Ain't nobody got time for her hoe ass. I was right around the corner from Gia's house. My favorite song came on the radio. "No Type" by Rae Sremmurd. They my niggas. Anyway, I'm a really fast driver but L.A. traffic is the worst.
I called Gia to let her know I was on my way. Once I was 5 minutes away, I texted her and asked her nicely to be ready. I know how women are. My phone rang and I looked at the caller ID. It was Chris. "Yo."I said. "Aye man. What happened earlier with that thot ass girlfriend of yours?" He asked. I smiled and let out a sigh of relief. "I broke up wit' her,man. You late as hell!" I told him. "You lyin'."Chris says. "On my brother."I said. "Well it's about time! Why you break up though ?"He wanted to know. "Member when she was textin' me,tellin' me that she needed me to come home right away?" I said. "Yeah?"Chris says. "I come home and find her in bed with some nigga!"I says. "Damnnn,yo! I knew it. I really did. And I been saying it the whole time. It's not like she hasn't cheated on you before." Chris said. "I know brah." I said. "Shoulda' listened to me. I may be crazy as hell but about 80% of the time I know my shit. I know a hoe when I see one."He tells me. And he mean every word. "Yeah, thanks man." I told him. I pulled up to Gia's house. I checked the time on my Rolex. And it was exactly 6:01.
"Aight brah. I just got to Gia house. Ima hit you later."I said. " Aight,cuz. I'll talk to you later."He said. "Aight,yo. Peace." I then hung up the phone. I turned the car off and got out . "Then I locked the doors as I walked to Gia's porch. I knocked on the door 3 times and waited. About 3 minutes later the door opened and there stood Gia, looking beautiful as ever. Her hair was straightened for the first time. My mouth hung open. I know I looked crazy but I ain't care. She smiled at me. "Hey mama. You look beautiful."I said lost for words. She blushed. "Thank you!"She says.
       I gave her the bouquet of roses. "These are for you."I tell her. "Aww, these are beautiful,August. Thank you!"She said to me. I nodded. "You're welcome."I said. Then I stuck my hand out. "Shall we?"I said. She put her warm soft hand in mine and I lead her to my car. I could feel my heart racing. Damn a nigga was hella nervous.