Page 23 of Loving a Libra
“That’s some fucked up shit for you to say. You praying for my downfall?”
“Nigga, you ain’t worthy enough to be in my prayers. If you’re worried about her finding something out, stop doing shit. I don’t know what else to tell you.”
“Nah. I can’t do that. If I tell her about one, she might start doing some digging, and that wouldn’t end well for me.”
“Let me ask you something. Why not let her go if you can’t be faithful?”
“Let her go?” He shook his head. “Devyn is wifey material. These other bitches are just something to do. When I’m ready to get married, Devyn is the one I want to marry.”
I should have been shocked, but I wasn’t. Maurice was selfish, and his thought process didn’t surprise me. I had a lot to say, but it was best to end the conversation.
“I need to finish this up before our appointment with our accountant.”
“Oh shit. That is today. Let me tell this chick I met last week I got a meeting and will be late. I think I’m gon’ see if Devyn wants to take a short trip next week. I ain’t had no pussy from her in forever. Maybe new surroundings will loosen her ass up and get us back on track.”
Although I knew Devyn wasn’t fucking this nigga anymore, it felt good to have confirmation. Maurice stood to leave andcontinued talking, but I’d already returned my attention to the document on my screen. When the door closed, I sent Devyn a text.
Me:
He’s noticed the change in you.
Devyn:
And?
Me:
Mentioned taking you on a trip.
Devyn:
I don’t even want to go to bed with him, much less leave the city with his trifling ass.
Me:
He also said you’ve been holding out. I’m glad you know that pussy now belongs to me.
Devyn:
Boy, bye!
I laughed at her dismissal and got back to work.
“If you ever inyour life keep some shit like this away from me again, I will find a new best friend,” Ginae said in a serious tone, but I knew she would never replace me.
“Nae, this was not a text or over the phone kinda conversation. I needed to look into your eyes while telling you I’m fucking Tariq.”
She returned to town the night before, and we were at her place eating pizza, drinking wine, and catching up.
“But friend, you’re not just fucking him.”
“I know, and that’s the crazy part. At first, I thought it would be just to get back at Maurice, but it turned into something else very quickly.”
“I mean, ain’t nothing wrong with a little revenge sex. However, you’re building a life with your ex’s best friend, and it’s the best revenge ever. Y’all are moving faster than lightning, but I can’t tell you how much I love this for you.”
“I knew you would, if for no other reason than how much you can’t stand Maurice.”
“I can’t lie, hating his bitch ass has a lot to do with it. I’ve been telling you he was trash for at least four years, Dee.”
