Page 29 of Cove City: Vol. I

A bright smile appeared on her face. “Thank you,” she said to Zaria.

“Okay, now that we have an extra person, can we get to Navi’s tea? I’ve been waiting to hear the drama,” Harvey laughed as she plopped on the couch.

Tania jumped up from the couch, “I’ve got to go. I don’t have time to sit here and hear y’all vent about niggas.”

“It’s clear you don’t have one,” Harvey snapped.

Tania stared at all of us. “No shade, but the truth is all these niggas are fucked up. I don’t have to sip expensive tequila to know that whatever she’s about to say will be her ending up single. I got my own fucking problems.”

Yana wobbled her way up, throwing up her hands. “Harvey, don’t do it. Listen, Tania, my sister was kind enough to invite you over as a peace offering, but your attitude is not cutting itfor me. If you want to be bitter, then bitter your ass right out the door.”

Indigo went to say something to her, but she stormed out of the house. We all looked at each other and then focused back on Tuesday.

She gave an awkward smile, “Listen, I want to apologize, I didn’t mean to barge in. I came for Sasha, but seeing all you ladies having a good time made me a little envious.”

I stared at Tuesday carefully. She had fucked Pierre. He had that type of dick that’ll make you do crazy things without noticing you did it. A big part of me was happy because maybe now he would leave me the fuck alone. However, her coming here had ruined girls’ night.

As I sat and watched the women in the house interact with each other, a part of me yearned to be a part of it. I had never been around this many women who got along. It had always been one woman hating on another or one of them secretly fucking the other’s man. This, however, was like a sisterhood. Despite being confronted by a gun, this time purposely, I was happy they welcomed me.

When my eyes landed back on Sasha, I had almost felt out of place. She watched me, watching me closely. Zaria came over and asked me to introduce myself. “Like I said, I’m Tuesday and I work for Cove City Press.”

One of the girls rolled her eyes. “You’re here to get information?”

“Uh, no, I-I—”

“Girl, you are, and it’s ok. Can we get to know you first before you start asking questions?” another girl jumped in.

A giggle left me. “Yes, sure. What are your names?”

They each stood giving their names:Zaria, Rayana, Navanna, Harvey, and Indigo.That’s when Sasha had now fully turned my way. “You know who I am.”

“Yes, I know who you are. I come in peace, I promise.”

“I don’t care if you did or not. I don’t want Pierre.”

She was sure to throw blows. I could tell she was a strong woman and beautiful as hell. She gave the essence of a vixen but with a hard exterior. It started to make a little sense. I went to say something when Harvey jumped in. “Girl, I get it you wantto get to know us, but right now we are talking about these Zoo niggas. Now, Navi spill the tea, girl.”

Navi picked up a shot and took it. “Preach,” she paused. “I don’t know, something is off. We all know he’s been straddling being around the guys and his religion, but it’s like he’s lost interest in us.”

“Girl, wait, y’all not fucking?”

“Harvey!” Yana shouted.

Harvey shrugged. “Shit I want all the tea. Since we have been here, there has been no action. I need something.” She giggled.

That’s what they thought. Since being here it’s been action everyday for my ass. I tuned back in as they all held their breaths to know if this girl was fucking on her man.

“He doesn’t want to have sex until we’re married.”

They all let out a light gasp, which caused me to burst out laughing. They’re heads turn my way, putting me in the spotlight. “I’m sorry. I don’t see the problem. You say he’s been trying to decide whether to be with his boys, which means they’re in the streets and trying to be a religious man. Are you supporting what he wants or just keeping quiet? I mean, you have a ring on your finger, so I would assume he proposed. What do you want? A man of God or a man of the streets?”

She stared at me. “What is your relationship like with your man?”

“I don’t have one.”

Yana threw up her hand and rolled her eyes. Sasha pointed. “But you do have a man. Let me tell you how I know. See, the nigga you fucking. Yeah, I know y’all fucking and by no means am I upset. However, the moment you opened your legs to Pierre, that was an invitation welcoming him into your life. That’s your nigga now whether you accept it or not is up to you.”

A sinking feeling invaded my stomach.How did she know what we did?I almost wanted to smell my clothes to see if itreeked of him. Instead, I put my big girl panties on and took the shots because it was I who walked into this situation.Pierre being my man?I never thought of it like that. He and I were grown and doing grown-up things. A smirk landed on my face. “Maybe we are, but this isn’t about me. This is about Navi,” I paused. “Right, Navi?”

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