Personal Stylist

Chapter 10

Gia's P.O.V:

Around 10:30 August and I were in the car. He was driving me home after an amazing night. Not only did he take me out to dinner, but he paid for EVERYTHING! And of course I felt bad and tried to refuse but Aug's hard headed as hell. Since we didn't eat desert at the restaurant, we stopped at an ice cream parlor on the way. I paid for myself this time. And yes, August tried to pay for that,too. I couldn't have him doing that. I don't want him thinkin' I'm a broke bitch.
"Thank you."I said, as soon as August pulled up in the driveway of my place. August looked at me and smiled. "For what?"He asked me. "For an amazing night."I said. "Aw,no problem babygirl. I'm glad you had a good time. I ... I love being with you."August says. I smiled.
I don't know why, but I didn't get out of the car right away. I kind of sat there. And August didn't say anything either. "I love being with you too,August."I said,sweetly. He smiles. "What are you doing tomorrow,love?"He asked.
"Nothing, I don't think. Why?"I asked. "Maybe I could come scoop you and take you to lunch or something?"August says.
I smiled. "I'd like that."I said. August smiled. "Good. I'll see you tomorrow?"He says. I smiled yet again. My goofy ass. "Yes you will."I said. August leaned in and kissed my forehead. "Goodnight beautiful."He says. I start getting out of the car. "Goodnight August."I said. "I might call you later on."He says. I smiled a bit. I don't understand why my ass is so damn goofy. Lightskin people these days 😋. I got out of the car and closed the door. I walked up the walk way to my condo past my silver Jeep Wrangler. Yes I said silver. I wanted something different. I'm sure somebody out there has the same car as me but hey. Anyway, August didn't pull off until I unlocked my door and was inside safe and sound. He's so sweet. But I took off my shoes and went straight to my bedroom.
I got in the shower for about 5 minutes and got dressed in my ninja turtle cropped tee,a basic pair of leggings,and a black pair of socks. I have to sleep with socks on, I don't care. I blow dried my hair and put a bandana on it. "I look like a cholo."I said to myself,looking in the mirror. Then I laughed at my reflection.
I left my hair out and it was curly/puffy underneath my bandana. My phone rang as soon as I plopped on my bed. Arielle was calling me. "Ayee."I said. "Aye Shawty wassup?"She said,tryna sound like August. I laughed. "You really tried to sound like August,huh?" I said. "Yeah. I don't know how he does it."She says. I made a crazy face and laughed again. "Does what? He's from New Orleans. What'd you expect?"I say. "Girl,you know what I mean."Ari says to me. "Actually I don't. Enlighten me."I tease. I could hear her suck her teeth on the other end of the phone. "I'm just messing with you."I said. She so damn sensitive.
"Anyway... how was your date?"She asked me. I smiled,remembering how his soft lips felt against my forehead. "It was really good. I had so much fun."I said. "Where'd he take you?"Arielle wanted to know. "That Italian restaurant."I said,not remembering the name of it. "Well that's very specific."My best friend said sarcastically. "Shush. It was called.... um... Valentino's."I said.
"Oooh. I been tryna get Brandon to take me there for the longest!"Arielle says. I laughed at my best friend.
"Y'all should go."I said. "I know. He's taking me for my birthday whether he likes it or not."Ari says. I started laughing. "Make sure you tell him,Ari."I said.
"No he already knows. I been telling him for days now."She says. "You're something else."I said,getting out of bed and going towards my door. "What're you doing?"I asked her. "Well Brandon and I planned on having a movie night when he came home. We did for like 2 hours. He fell asleep though."Arielle says.
I laughed and went down the stairs and into my kitchen. "So I'm assuming you guys are doing good?"I said,opening the fridge. "We're great now." Arielle says. "That's good."I said. "Ooh Gi, I forgot to tell you what happened earlier."She says. "What happened earlier?"I wanted to know. "Okay, so when I got home from ya crib, I was waiting for Brandon to come home."She started off. "Mhm."I said,to let her know I was listening. "And I had no idea he'd be home so late. I was waiting for almost 5 hours,Gi. 5 hours!!"Arielle tells me.
I opened my cabinets and tried to reach up to get a bag of lays potato chips. Great,now I have to stand on my special stool. When I bought groceries, August came with me and helped me put them away too. I forgot he put the chips and shit up here. His tall,sexy,ass. I had to stand on the damn counter itself. "That's crazy."I said. I grabbed the chips and carefully jumped off of the counter.
"I know. But anyway he finally came home after all that. And of course... I was feeling some type of way."Arielle continued on. I went back upstairs and went to my room. "Okay go on."I said,getting in my bed. "I asked him why he got home so late and basically I had him all wrong."She tells me. "What you mean?" I asked. "He was at the studio all day. And he bought me a necklace and matching earring set from Tiffany."She says. I gasped. "Really?"I said. "Yess,chica. It was the one that we saw and I couldn't afford it cause I ain't have the money at the time."She says. "Damn girl. How you feel now?" I asked, considering the fact that she was so ready to leave this nigga. "I felt like shit."Arielle admitted.
I laughed and put a bunch of chips in my mouth. "I bet."I said. "But anyway girl. Enough about me. Tell me everything that happened tonight."Ari says. I smiled. "I already told you everything."I said. Hmm... Now why don't I believe you?" Arielle says. "Well, you should because nothing happened."I lied. I'm debating whether or not I should tell her about August kissing me on the forehead. It wasn't a big deal so I went for it. "Well... there are a few things I left out .. But don't get too excited."I continued. "You know Ima get excited. But continue."Arielle says. I smiled. "Well, anyway.. after dinner he took me to an ice cream parlor."I started. "Aw,that's cute,that's cute."She says. "I know."I said. "And what else?"Ari asked. "After that he dropped me off home, but I didn't get out right away. We actually had a deep conversation."I said. "With yall tongues."My best friend interrupted. "You a freak."I said. I heard her laugh on the other end of the phone. "You love me,though."She says. "Will you let me finish my story? Damn!"I said.
            "Okay,okay. I apologize."She says. I continued on with my story. "So anyway, we were talking about everyday things. And he asked me out to lunch."I said. Arielle gasped. "Oh my goodness. That is so cute!"She said. "I mean I guess. But I don't know what I'm gonna wear."I said. "Do I have to come over again?"Arielle asked me. "I mean no you don't have to. But I need somebody to come with me to get my brows done."I said.
         "What time you goin'?" Ari wanted to know. "Around 11."I said. "Aight. Mine needa be done,too anyway."I said. I love Arielle. She's my ghetto Puerto Rican princess. "Cool. But I gotta ask August what time he plan on coming to get me."I said. "Damn mama. Aug never let you use ya car,huh?"Arielle teased. I laughed. "Shut up!"I said.