Page 8 of Nuttin for Christmas

“You should holla at her since she’s showing some type of interest.”

“I don’t know if she’s doing that or playing.”

“Man, she’s flirting with you, slow ass!”

“I’m shy and she probably has several men tryna get with her.”

“But she’s flirting withyou. Think about it.”

“Before I got on the phone with you she had called me.”

“You gave her your number?” He sounded shocked.

“No. She called the store.”

“Damn, my boy! Ole girl is assertive. Just the kind you need,” he laughed. “I don’t know who she is but I like her for you already.”

“But, there’s another problem,” I interrupted his tirade.

“What, nigga?” He blew out a breath.

“She’s my sisters friend.”

“Okay so what’s the issue?”

“Chardonnay isn’t gonna want me messing with her friend.”

“Char needs to mine her own business and get a man herself,” he fussed. “But that’s a whole other topic.”

“Yea,” I stood from my seat, stretching. “We’re about to close so I’ll call you later.”

“Okay, bro, but just remember one thing.”

“What’s that?”

“Fuck what your sister thinks. This woman could be someone special in your life. Don’t let her get away.”

five

Aisha Bell

WhenElfwent off,I yawned. We had watched two movies and I was getting sleepy.

“Don’t tell me you’re tired,” Char glanced at me.

“I’m chillin’. I feel good and warm. You got it extra comfortable in here.”

“Well, you need to wake the fuck up, girl!”

“I know,” I sat up straight from laying against the couch pillows. “So,” I began.

“Oh, lawd. What?” Chardonnay twisted her body to face me; her foot underneath her leg.

“Cordaé is fine.”

“Gross,” she frowned like it was the worse thing she’d ever heard. “You almost made me throw up this alcohol I’ve been drinking.” She acted like she was about to vomit. “That’s my brother and he ain’t your type. He’s a nerd. You probably like them gangstas, thugs, hood dudes with big dick energy. The ones that sell drugs, carry guns and shoot people. You’re way outta his league.”

“I appreciate the compliment but no I’m not.” I moved my bangs from my eyes.

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