Encounter

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——— Keyon's POV ———
Every since me and Mahalia broke up, I been fucking with every bitch I knew. As for that girl in the photos, that was my baby. But that test was old. The photo was took 5 months ago. I fucked up one night and fucked some girl named Avery. She miscarried.

Eventually, I was gone tell Mahalia..but her dumb ass never listen to shit I have to say. That's why I cheated, that Avery hoe listened to whatever I said. It wasn't even about the sex at first..it was the connection I got with her that I didn't have with Mahalia. I was gone break it off but I got deeper entagled with Avery. She became my support system after Mahalia became so busy with school.

I couldn't tell Mahalia that though. She'd swore up and down it was her fault. But, If I would've just broken up with her from the jump after I started having these feelings, Avery dumb ass would have never texted her. I wasn't ready to let Mahalia go though, but I wasn't ready to stop fw Avery and them hoes either. But this feeling was only temporary, I knew I lost her for real. So when I saw that Mahalia's door was unlocked, I took the only chance I had.

(In case y'all didn't put two and two together, Keyon has an accent. He doesn't think he does because it sounds normal to him but others hear it. So that's why his POV is like the rest. Ex: British people.)

———Mahalia's POV ———
I woke up in the middle of the night in cold sweat. I tossed and turned because I felt like someone was just staring me down in my sleep. I also get scared easily so when I jumped out of bed like that, I took myself downstairs until I felt safe. Instead of going to work in the evening like I was scheduled to, my manager needed me for opening and mid shift. I was planning on skipping class this evening because I thought I had work, but my co-worker Analeese had other plans.

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I arrived at work ready and a bit tired from not getting any sleep. My shower was a little cold because I'm guessing the neighbor had used it all up. That's why I usually wake up in the evening 'cause by then the water will be hot again. I forced myself out of my car, and locked the doors. I worked at a Domino's on Medical Parkway, it was a quiet hood unlike where I go to class. People didn't really have too much to say.

"Good morning, Analeese. Where do you have to be today that's so important that I have to be here this early?" I yawned, and then looked her over. She looked sad and hungover. I hope like hell she wasn't finna mention that somebody died.

"Good mornin', Mal. My boyfriend's car flipped over and he's in ICU." She sniffles, coming towards me for a hug. I felt so damn bad because I was kinda rude to her for no reason.

"I'm sorry, Analeese... I'm sorry for being rude too. I didn't know and I hope he gets better. Do you want to pray for him before I clock in and you leave?" I patted her back softly and she layed her head on the top of my head. Analeese was 5'11 and very beautiful. For someone who's parents were multi-millionaire's she didn't wanna live in their house for the rest of her life.

"Yes, please." Her smooth voice whispered silently and she broke down into tears. She was a slim girl so I could hold her up kinda. I just hoped that he gets better and as soon as I spoke to pray she cried so and so. It broke my heart to hear her cry. She seemed so happy sometimes even when things went wrong.

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Work was okay today, the pizza shop was busier than usual. Not many people came in everyday so it was odd to me. I came home at 2:09 and collapsed into my bed. I was tired and my feet were sore, but guess who had classes at 2:30? Me. I did. Just great.

Instead of sulking and crying about it, I ran myself a very hot bath and soaked with Epsom salt to relax my muscles. I sat in until it was time for me to get up and dry off and Thank God that my college was not an hour drive. I changed into something comfortable because my body was stiff and still a bit sore but not as much after the bath I took. I changed my underwear, applied lotion and deodorant and slipped into some black tights, black and white converse sneakers, and a white tee. I put on my jean jacket on and made sure to clamp my name tag onto the front of it.

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I got into class a little late but this was my first tardy so Professor Lowery excused me. She was a nice lady and she wore some cheetah print glasses that complimented her brown skin tone. Today's lesson was quite boring because all we did was take notes for an upcoming exam but I was glad that it wasn't anything too crucial. After leaving that class, I had two more for the rest of the evening and then I could go home and relax. I was tired as hell.

Today was Friday and tomorrow I was gonna meet my dad for some "surprise" he kept mentioning to me. I don't know how I managed a morning and mid day job and then evening classes. Once class was over I was gonna make sure to go to the Admissions office to change my classes over to online because this was not it. Sure, my dad helped out with my bills here and there but my plug also helped me every since I been here. We both made it clear that we didn't want a relationship so I guess it was casual sex. I giggled at the thought of him and I walked out the door to go home.

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I arrived home and I went straight to bed with the clothes that I had on for class. My classes would be switched online in 24 hours so tomorrow all I had to do was meet my Dad 'cause I would be off. My phone was ringing but I didn't have the energy to answer it, I was so damn tired after work and class.

As I closed my eyes I heard again,

"Goodnight, Mahalia."

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Hey, y'all! So, I'm sorry if this chapter is a bit boring but like I said, there will be more drama. Who is the strange voice saying goodnight to Mahalia? I won't know what y'all want or expect from this book if y'all don't start leaving comments. I love criticism because it helps me be a better writer for my readers. Be safe and beautiful!

✨Kia