The Man In The Blue Suit [Discontinued]

Cʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 14: ʙᴇsᴛ Fʀɪᴇɴᴅ

Annie's POV

Tuesday
June 9, 1981
7:00 p.m.

"Fuck! I forgot my jacket."

I walked faster on the sidewalk. This rain is kicking my ass! I knew I should've brought my damn jacket. This shit is ridiculous. My hair looks a hit mess & my clothes are soaking wet. I need to pay attention to the weather forecast more often.

"ANNIE!"

I turned around & saw a man approaching me. I tugged on the gun that was in my purse. Once the man got closer, I immediately let go of the gun.

"Billy?"

"In the flesh baby!"

I hugged him tightly "what are you doing here? I thought you were in new york managing rappers?"

"I came back yesterday to visit some folks" He said loudly.

"Why you didn't call me?"

"I couldn't get a hold to you" He said.

I wiped the rain off my forehead "let's go to the Diamonds club!"

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"You came back yesterday?"

"Yeah, my moms called me saying Jr. out in the streets selling crack" He said making faces.

I gasped "again?"

He shook his head yes "I told him to stop the bullshit & get a real job. These drugs are gonna get him in trouble or worse. The next day, I caught him stealing folks mail & selling it at the pawn shop."

I shook my head "typical Jr."

Billy Frankie Bottleson. My other best friend since the eighth grade. I kept him on the low because Aaliyah would've got jealous & started some shit. After high school, he moved & started working in a small record company. We kept in touch every now & then. I miss him everyday of the week & I'm so glad I get to see him today.

"How you been flower" He asked.

I blushed at the old nickname he gave me "crazy things have been happening lately."

"How crazy" He asked concerned.

"Its a long story."

"Well, have you been seeing anyone" He asked curiously.

Tyrone popped up in my mind "its complicated."

"You know" he grabbed my hand from across the table "I'm still available."

"What about your baby mama?"

"Kristen" he questioned frowning at me "she got a whole nigga."

I laughed "but you know she still claims you."

"She ain't put no ring on my left finger" He said dramatically.

"Boy" I laughed again "you so damn silly."

"But for real, I'm still available flower" He said.

"I know billy."

He kissed my hand "I still love you."

"I love you too."

Before he could say another word, his phone started ringing. He pulled it out & checked it.

"I gotta go annie but I'll come by tomorrow" He said disappointed.

"Oh okay."

We stood up & hugged. I held him one last time before he walked out the door. I sighed.

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Walking outside again but this time no rain. I'm almost home. I can't wait to relax in the tub.

"Annie."

I turned around in confusion.

"Hello!"

Nobody respond. I continued walking.

"Annie!"

I stopped walking "who's there?"

"Annie, come to me."

I pulled out the gun "I have a weapon!"

All of a suddenly, blackness covered my eyes.