Page 5 of His Secure Embrace
“I’m blessed. I’ve been enjoying life and using my platform to honor and remember Jana.”
He smiled. “That’s beautiful. You look amazing.”
I could feel my cheeks burn at his compliment. “Thank you. Some of my friends are here for a birthday celebration. I had to come correct with a cute and subtle look.”
“You’ll be the finest woman in the club, fa sho.”
“Sir, please.”
“I’m just being honest.”
“I appreciate you. I know you probably have a lot of work to handle since the line is wrapped around the building. I should let you go.”
“They’ll be a’ight. I’d rather talk to you,” he replied.
I giggled. His fine ass had me giggling like an idiot. “They not finna jump me because I’m keeping them out of the hottest nightclub in Cade’s Cove.”
“You ain’t know by now you’re safe with me?” he asked.
I gulped. “I know.”
“Good. Got a nigga feeling like Bruno Mars. I’d catch a grenade for you.”
I hollered. My head fell back as I laughed deep from my belly. “Stop. You’re so corny.”
“Maybe I knew it would make you laugh. Your laugh is cute as hell.”
I covered my mouth as my giggles continued.
“Nah, don’t hide that beautiful smile.” He lifted his hand up to remove my hand from my mouth. Our gaze was locked. I wanted to lean in and kiss him, but I stepped back and shifted my weight on my feet.
“Brielle!” I heard the familiar squeal from Lynae. I craned my neck to find them in the sea of people. Within seconds, Tava and Lynae were in my arms, hugging me tightly. I let out a soft breath as I held them back. It had been so long since I’d been around them, I almost cried.
“Happy birthday, Nae Nae!” I sang as I hugged her tightly.
“Thank you, boo!” Lynae responded.
“Bitch, you look the fuck good! Body tea, titties sitting, hair laid to the heavens! What lace, friend?” Tava spun me around as she continued to compliment my look.
“You see me? I see you! Baby, the body is too nice. When did you get all that ass back there?” I asked as I took my turn spinning her around.
“You see it? You see it?” She gave her ass a little twerk as I hyped her up.
“And let’s get into the birthday girl!”
We hyped each other up for a few more minutes before I returned my attention to James. “Pat us down, James,” I sang.
He licked his lips. “I just need to check your bags and IDs. I wouldn’t mind rubbing you down though.”
“Oop! I know that’s right.” Lynae clapped.
We opened our purses and let him shine his flashlight inside. When he gave us the okay, we entered the building, and the music vibrated through my body. We were escorted to our section on the top floor, and drinks were poured immediately.
“Show ’em how good those knees are, Bri!” Lynae shouted over the music as a popular NOLA bounce song played. I stood up, put my hands in the air, and made my ass move like Jell-O.
“Fuck it up, Bri! Fuck it up!” My friends cheered as I danced.
Throughout the whole night, my mind continued to go back to James. I wanted himbadly,but I couldn’t have him. The only time we crossed paths was when he worked. It seemed like there was always someone or something interfering with us connecting.
