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by Candace Mumford

  Jazzlyn came inside wanting to wash the entire night away. After a long hot shower to relax herself,Jazzlyn turned on the T.V. And channel surfed nothing being able to take her mind off of the what she'd found out at Zooms. Murderous thoughts were running through her head . The funny thing is Jazzlyn thought I'm not even surprised about Dariens trifling ass, what has me messed up is Trevonne! I trusted her with my life.

  Thought I could trust her with anything and all the times I talked to her, cried to her saying something wasn't right, there she was listening knowing she had a part in how messed up things were? I aint letting her get away with this shit by a long shot. Jazzlyns thoughts turned to the only highlight of the evening which was Tyson. I wonder if he's still up,it's only 2am.Hell if all that mess hadn't went down we'd stil be at the club!

  Jazzlyn thought. I wish I had his number to cal first but he did say I had an open invitation and I want my mind off everything but what I want right now Jazzlyn thought to herself as she got up grabbed her house keys and walked out of the door.

  New Connections

  Tyson heard a soft knock on the door and went to see who it was,he knew who he wanted it to be and when he looked through the peep hole he smiled to see Jazzlyn standing there. “ Hey “ Tyson said “ Come on in, couldn't sleep huh?” Tyson asked.

  “ No I couldn't so since you said I had an open invitation, I decided to take you up on it.” Jazzlyn said.

  Jazzlyn looked around and laughed “ Your behind wasn't lying! You definitely need a woman’s touch up in here! Typical man style I see.” Jazzlyn said laughing.

  “ It aint that bad is it?” Tyson said looking around. Tyson had a nice dark brown leather sectional , a huge flat screen T.V. Mounted on the wall and about three different game systems surrounding it. Stereo system and a nice dining table.” Look, I told you I haven't had time! I do need a woman’s touch up in here. So anytime you want to lend your talents go for it.” Tyson said laughing. “Remember I told you my mom is breaking her neck trying to get over here and do it.”

  “ Yes I remember you telling me” Jazzlyn said smiling.

  They sat down on the couch and talked for awhile before Tyson brought up the subject of what happened earlier.” So are you going to be OK with everything?”Tyson asked.” You already ended it with...what's his name again?” Tyson asked.

  “ Darien” Jazzlyn said.

  “Yea Darien, but you and your girl are going to have to talk at some point you know.

  Trust me when I say I know about having to confront bul shit. But it sounds like y'all been friends too long to just try to just walk away without confronting her. Just do it when you're ready.” Tyson advised.

  “ Yea like I said, they don't even know heard” Jazzlyn said.” She's already sent me a text awhile ago when she was looking for me in the club. I just told her I felt sick all of a sudden and looked around for her but didn't see her and you took me home. I'l deal with al that later.” Jazzlyn said.

  “So let me ask you something Jazzlyn, are you totally done with Darien? I mean I would hope you are after what went down tonight but had this al not went down,were you really completely moved on?" Tyson asked.

  Jazzlyn laughed “ Tyson you don't beat around the bush do you? You come off like one of those type of people that whatever comes to your mind you just say or ask!”

  “ Hel yea. I mean I do have a filter. I'm not just going to say some off the wall shit to anyone, but if you want to know you have to ask. I'm going to be total y honest with you right now Jazzlyn, I want to be all up in your business right now because I like you.” Tyson said

  “ See there you go again just coming out with it! Jazzlyn said “ Look, I know damn well I aint the first man to let you know they're interested in you. You're a beautiful woman. I know men come on to you all the time. Live and direct.” Tyson said smiling.

  “ I mean they do,but you do it different. Usual y other men just ease up on it, your just like BAM!....I wanna know you,let's do this. “ Jazzlyn said laughing.” I mean I hope I don't sound stupid ,but is this the way white men approach women? Just direct, straight up?” Jazzlyn asked genuinely curious.

  Tyson started laughing “ I don't know how al white men approach women. “ Tyson said still laughing” I can only speak for how this one white man does things. Tyson James. Jazzlyn always remember one thing about me if nothing else. I'm a man first. I'm damn sure not perfect and make mistakes like anyone else but I really do try to treat people the way I want to be treated. And with women, I do have two sisters and a mom,so I try to keep that in mind when I'm out here dealing with women. I mean you may not like what I say, but I'm going to be real with you and I'm not a liar.” Tyson said seriously.

  “ I think I know the answer but I'l ask anyway, you date black women?” Jazzlyn asked.

  “ Jazzlyn I date all women. I aint knocking anyone who only dates a certain type but I find beauty in al women. There are too many other things to worry about and color aint on my checklist.” Tyson said. “ No white guy has ever tried to date you Jazzlyn? Or you just weren't paying attention when they tried?” Tyson asked.

  “ Honestly a couple have. When I was younger, but even back in the day I pretty much always have had a steady boyfriend. I've had a few breaks in between but I'm a long term kinda woman.” Jazzlyn said.” What kind of man are you?”

  “Are you asking do I date a lot of women? When I'm with someone I'm with them and them only Jazzlyn. Everyone will know without a doubt she's my woman,but with that being said ,they're few and far between. I don't constantly have to be under a woman if that's what you mean. But like I said I am a man. I've dealt with a few women where it's sex. No more no less. But it's always clear.” Tyson said.” If I see feelings are getting involved and I'm not feeling them like that I end it. Like I said before, you may not like what I say,but I'm going to always be honest. I can't stand a liar,so I refuse to be one.” Tyson said.

  “ OK Tyson. You're saying everything I want to hear. I just need you to always be real with me. Regardless of if we're friends or want more from each other. With Darien I had already gone through it. Lies,no ambition our relationship had no direction even after four years, and when I broke up with him it wasn't because he cheated on me...I didn't even know about al that until tonight. I'm not trying to say I want al this lined up and perfect and you have to let me know your every move and intention. Just be real with me and don't play any games. Can you do that for me?” Jazzlyn asked.

  “ You're new to me in more ways than one if you know what I mean?" Jazzlyn said looking him straight in the eyes.”

  I definitely understand where you're coming from.” Tyson said. He'd been in this position before dating African-American women who had never dated outside their race before. Growing up in his family, Tyson knew a lot of times African-American women got a lot of flack from people,black men mainly when they decided to date men of other races. One of his sisters even had a few negative incidents when she dated a Hispanic guy once. Even when black men were openly dating women of other races. Often times overlooking single black women. Hel his best-friend Jevon often times being one of them.

  “ OK Tyson we've gotten deep enough tonight...damn or should I say morning?” Jazzlyn said looking at the clock in his kitchen” I'm going to make my way down this hall and let you get some sleep.” Jazzlyn said getting up from the couch and sliding her feet into her slippers.” I really can't thank you enough Tyson for helping me out the way you did tonight, I mean everything. Darien tripping with me,giving me a ride. Just being there period. You didn't have to do all that and I want you to know I real y appreciate it.”Jazzlyn said.

  “It's nothing Jazzlyn, I'd do it all over again if you needed me to. So don't give it a second thought.” Tyson said.” I do need something though, if you can help me out?” Tyson said as they were standing by the door.

  “ Anything. What do you need?” Jazzlyn asked.

  “Can I kiss you?” Tyson asked. Jazzlyn took a step back wit
h her back against the door looking at him. Smiling she said “ Like I said before, straight up no chaser huh Tyson? I really need to get used to that about you!Yes...you can kiss me Tyson.” Jazzlyn said as Tyson leaned down and softly kissed her lips,teasing her mouth so good until Jazzlyn felt like she was starting to melt. Tyson trailed his kisses along her jaw and slowly down her neck. Jazzlyn wrapped her arms around his back and pulled Tyson close just as he was making his way back to her lips where he slowly traced the outline of her lips with his tongue and kissed her so deeply every part of her body was on fire.

  Tyson reluctantly ended the kiss with smal ,soft kisses on her mouth and al over her face.

  “Thank you” Tyson said “ I've been wanting to do that al night. Not just when you came by tonight,I mean al night. You taste as good as I thought you would.” Tyson whispered leaning down to kiss her lips one last time.

  Jazzlyn stood there breathless looking at Tyson “ I don't know what I was expecting Tyson. I know I want it again though,so I think I need to go now before we start something we don't need to...at least not tonight.”

  “ I feel you.” Tyson said leaning down to kiss her once more.”We'll talk tomorrow. Get some sleep.”

  “Same to you,night Tyson.” Jazzlyn said walking out the door.

  Eyes Wide Open

  Trevonne

  Trevonne woke up feeling like crap .I hardly remember much beyond dealing with Darien's ass. Last nights exchange with Darien had her mind going in a million directions. How could he have been messing with other women besides me the last three months ? When would he have the time? I know he's not working right now but I try to have him come here every night. Jazzlyn and I haven't even hung together very much lately because Darien comes here some nights she thought. He's even stayed the night with me saying how good my bed felt, and how at home he feels. Trevonne thought to herself.

  I know I can't possibly be wrong about the way I know Darien feels about me. With everything that happened with Jazzlyn he must have been angry and just feeling hurt.

  People do say things they don't mean when they're angry. I know for a fact Jazzlyn hasn't spoken to him but a few time since they broke up and never let him in. I think he just needed closure. I'l text him later and see if he wants to come over. I could even cook him dinner. I've never done that before. That's what I'll do Trevonne thought.

  Now let me call Jazzlyn real quick and see if she's feeling better. She seemed fine when we left my house I wonder what made her sick ?

  Darien

  Darien opened his eyes and slowly sat up in the bed. Damn I drank too much last night he thought as he held his head in his hands. This shit with Jazzlyn has me fucked up he thought. After being with Jazzlyn the last four years they'd had disagreements of course throughout the years and even broke up for two months once.

  That's why I didn't real y trip on how she was taking her time getting back at me. I aint even gonna lie I never minded the breaks because I could do what the fuck I wanted to do without “really” cheating on her then. But this shit last night? Aint never happened between me and Jazz before. Let alone in public. As wrong as I know I've been at times, at the end of the day Jazz aint never came at me with nothing but love. Always.

  Darien stood up and started pacing in his room. Another thing he thought to himself...who the fuck is this white boy staring me down and looking like he ready to dick down my woman? I'l rock that white boys ass to sleep. That's some black pussy he'll never get up in ! Darien thought to himself. A goddamn neighbor? I got to get my shit together and make things right with Jazz. I also need to make sure this silly ass bitch Trevonne keep her mutha fuckin mouth shut . This bitch talking about she's gonna tell Jazzlyn everything ? I'l wring that weave wearing ho's neck before I ever let that happen. That would mess up any possibility of me and Jazz getting back together.

  Jazzlyn

  Damn! Jazzlyn thought to herself as she went about making herself some breakfast in the kitchen. My crappy night certainly turned itself around in a very good way! Jazzlyn could still feel Tyson’s lips on her mouth. I don't know how this whole black and white thing will go down. I mean I've never even thought about a guy that wasn't African-American but I do know this. When I'm in Tyson James presence the fact he isn't black has never entered my mind. Not once. When he kissed me and my legs and other parts just melted …that was simply Jazzlyn wanting Tyson. A woman wanting a man. I didn't have any thought of what color he was running though my head! So anyone who has a problem with it, that will just have to be their problem because it damn sure isn't mine.

  I'm completely over Darien's ass. Deep down he was always worthless, what I found out last night just confirmed it beyond what I already knew. Trevonne, that's another damn story. After all these years of friendship to do me like she did? I know the Lord says forgive your enemies, but I'm sorry. I can't do it. A part of me loves her still I wont lie. But that bitch is going to pay for what she did. I may not even let her know for awhile that I know what's been going on but payback is coming.

  I wonder if Tyson is awake and wants to come over for breakfast?

  Tyson

  Tyson felt the sweat dripping from his body as he ran on the treadmill. Damn he thought to himself I got about three hours of sleep but I have too much on my mind this morning. She's the one. I can feel it. I know I've talked much shit when I hear about people getting all deep too fast but I have a strange feeling she's it for me. Laughing to himself he thought my sisters and mom are gonna need to met her. Tyson thought his speed increasing on the treadmill. I need to make this official though and ask her out for real . Out on a real date, no friends around just us. I need to make sure this Darien guy is totally out the picture. Dude look crazy as hell if you ask me, homeboy was looking at me like he was ready to do some shit last night ?I'm not worried about it though. Tyson stepped off the treadmill , grabbed his bag and headed to his car. Jazzlyn was up pretty late. I wonder if she's awake Tyson thought.

  ParkCrest View

  The

  Love Chronicles

  Volume 2

  Jazzlyn walked through the isles of the grocery store picking up a few things when her cel phone rang. Jazzlyn answered “ Hello ?”

  “ Girl where have you been?” Trevonne asked “I want to see you. Every since you hooked up with that fine ass neighbor of yours I've barely seen you. Come over tonight!

  Sherica is coming. We're going to cook dinner, have some drinks and stuff. You know a girls night.” Trevonne said excitedly.

  “ OK I'll come. What time and what do you want me to bring?” Jazzlyn asked “ Girl bring some of that bomb ass macaroni and cheese you make!” Trevonne said “ I'm so glad you're coming Jazzlyn. I miss you!” “ I know me too” I said trying my best to control my growing anger at al her fake sincerity. “ But you know how it is when you meet someone new. Tyson and I have been spending a lot of time together getting to know each other and everything. You know how it is.” Jazzlyn said sweetly. “ I know,I know! I'll give you a pass for a hot minute but when you come over tonight I want the scoop on his ass!”Trevonne said. “ OK I got you. See you tonight.” Jazzlyn said and hung up.

  Yea I got you. You fake ass bitch! Jazzlyn thought. Since finding out a month ago how Trevonne had betrayed her Jazzlyn had made the decision not to confront her about it......just yet. Tyson didn't think it was a good decision to keep speaking to her and not approach and handle the situation but we agreed to disagree about the topic. Besides it's not like I've spent much time with anyone but him for the last month anyways. Darien is still calling me periodically claiming he's getting his shit together as if I give a damn.

  Darien could turn his life around and become the second African-American president and I still would never take his ass back! I can't believe how good Tyson is. I know we're still at the getting to know each other phase but everything is different with him. We talk about real things. Life,family work. Topics that seem basic but but damn it's nice to ask how was your day at work,
not when are you going to go back to work! Jazzlyn thought to herself going through the isles.

  Just as she was turning the corner someone caught her eye . Is that Tyson ? Jazzlyn said to herself stepping around to get a better look. Aint this some shit right here!

  Jazzlyn thought watching Tyson walk down the isle with another woman. A really attractive black woman with a figure to die for and a short cropped cut. They were walking down the isle laughing and joking. Aint this some shit Jazzlyn thought to herself.

  These assholes are al the same. Jazzlyn thought as she dropped her basket and walked out of the store.

  Darien

  “Now dammit Darien your time is up! We had an agreement that you were going to be here two months when you moved back in here. We're into the fourth month . The gig is up!” Darien's mother Sheila said. “ I know mom things just seem to be taking a little longer with my job search than I thought they would. These jobs out here aint trying to pay a brotha nothing!” Darien said trying his best to look sincere. He knew damn well his mom didn't play! Darien knew his mom as tough as she talked,had a soft spot for both of her boys. So whenever he could, he used his mamas boy act to the fullest!

  Darien started running other excuses through his head he could tell her to extend his stay. Shit I know I'm complaining about the twin bed but hell, something is better than nothing. I damn sure need somewhere steady to stay and aint no way in hel imma go stay with Trevonne. If I go lay up over there Jazzlyn will never take me back.