by KR Bankston
Alisha took another deep breath. “Sammy, I promise I’m going to take care of this,” she pleaded. “Just give me the chance OK?” she added sweetly getting up and going over to him and sitting on his lap.
Sammy looked up at her as she sat on his lap and sighed deeply. “Alisha, if you playing again –,” he began before she leaned down and kissed his lips.
“I swear baby,” she told him again sweetly and Sammy grunted an approval.
Alisha breathed a silent sigh of relief. Now she could continue her plans for Lathan and Saturday night without worrying about Sammy or any nonsense.
“You staying the night,” Sammy ordered as he motioned her off his lap and he rose.
Alisha didn’t have a choice if she wanted to keep Sammy cool. “OK baby,” she replied again as Sammy took her hand and they headed into the bedroom together.
Alisha was sure to make him use a condom as they made love. She made up the excuse of having been with Lathan recently knowing it would turn Sammy off to doing her raw. As he slept Alisha lay awake hoping and praying that she could pull this off and finally be free of Sammy and forever Lathan’s.
*****
Kina looked pensively at the invitation. She was taking Tae of course, but there was someone else she wanted to invite to. She picked up
made a call and after gleaning the information she needed, she smiled to herself once again before yet another call. She got the answering machine, but that was fine. Kina left a message and returned her mind to the celebration and all that it promised to offer. Oh honey, Saturday night is gonna be off the chain, she thought wickedly to herself as Tae entered the bedroom from the shower.
“Mm, don’t you look delicious,” Kina murmured looking him over lustfully. Tae smiled at her and walked over to the bed.
“Do you wanna taste me?” he asked sensuously as he kissed her neck softly.
“Mm, yes I would,” she replied her hand caressing his broad chest.
Tae began undressing Kina and gently squeezing her breast, hands roaming freely until he found her center. Kina was engulfed in the things Tae was doing to her.
“How about we taste each other?” he asked quietly kissing her ear as Kina heated up even more.
“Yeah, I’d like that” she replied as they positioned themselves for pleasure.
Kina had to admit she found it extremely difficult to concentrate while Tae tasted her. Still she managed to please him, teasing the head of his dick with her tongue before taking him deeply into her mouth and sucking him gently. She heard Tae moan in pleasure and begin to move deeper into her mouth. Kina felt herself getting closer and closer to her orgasm as her body began to heat up, she was right at the threshold and Tae’s next lick sent her over. She moaned deeply and as if on cue, Tae came hard, sending the warm liquid cascading into her mouth. Kina swallowed and caressed him with her tongue until he’d calmed down. They disengaged and lay beside each other, basking in the glow of their individual and collective releases.
“Ready for round two?” Tae asked as he kissed Kina deeply and she felt her body catch fire once more.
*****
Devon was still deep in thought about his plans for Saturday. It was Thursday so he only had another day to go. Should I really do this? He asked himself feeling guilty for what he’d planned. Devon sighed deeply as his cell rang. Checking the display, he frowned slightly seeing it was Lathan. “Yeah man, wassup?” he spoke amiably enough.
Lathan returned his greeting before getting to the purpose of his call.
“Listen man, we really need to talk,” Lathan told his friend.
He’d made up his mind he would do the right thing and tell Devon to his face about his own feelings for Chrissalyn. It was the least he could do after lying to him all this time.
“What’s on your mind?” Devon asked casually already having a good idea of the subject.
Lathan sighed slightly. “I’d rather talk face to face,” he replied and Devon asked him when and where.
Lathan asked his friend to meet him at Parelli’s, the bar they frequented.
“OK, I’ll be there in a few,” Devon replied getting ready to disconnect.
“Alright, I’ll see you there man,” Lathan told him and hung up.
Let’s see what bullshit story he comes with now, Devon thought to himself as he grabbed his keys and headed out the door. He sighed deeply thinking about this whole mess with Lathan, himself, and Chrissalyn. Devon had never felt the way he felt about Chriss for any other woman. He absolutely loved her, but she still couldn’t or wouldn’t let go of Lathan. Shit, maybe I should just let go and move on, he began to think dejectedly to himself. Sighing again and noticing he’d reached his destination, Devon got out of the car and entered the bar, finding an empty table and ordering a drink. He was once again absorbed in his thoughts, never seeing Lathan enter the bar, or notice his presence until he pulled out the chair across from him and sat down. “So what’s on your mind man?” Devon queried, opening the door for Lathan to finally come clean.
Taking a quick swig from his drink, Lathan looked at his friend evenly for a few moments before speaking. “It’s about Chriss,” he replied and Devon continued to watch him, remaining mute. “Look, I haven’t been completely up front with you about that whole situation,” Lathan began and Devon sighed lightly trying as hard as he could not to become angry.
“What about it?” Devon asked a lot calmer than he felt.
Lathan was trying to gauge his friend’s mood, not wanting this to escalate and become ugly. “I, um, well I,” Lathan began and Devon continued to wait, not offering any help in his struggle to get out what was on his mind. “I have a lot of feelings for Chriss,” he finally got out and Devon remained quiet, never taking his eyes from his friend. “And well, I’ve finally decided to do something about them,” he finished and waited for Devon to react.
Finishing his drink and ordering another one, Devon finally addressed Lathan. “Does she know this?” he asked simply and Lathan told him she did, having seen her the other night and confessing it to her.
Devon sighed deeply again, angry as hell, but trying hard not to punch his friend and knock him out of the chair he sat in. “So what did you hope to accomplish by telling me?” Devon threw at him, the edge evident in his voice.
Lathan sighed lightly, knowing his friend was angry. “I just wanted to be up front man, that’s all,” Lathan threw back.
He was sorry Devon would be hurt when Chrissalyn broke up with him, but he wasn’t backing down now. He’d wasted too much time already where Chrissalyn was concerned.
“Man shit,” Devon threw back his anger showing this time. “I asked you the same shit what, a month plus ago when me and Chriss first started talking,” he fired at Lathan. “And what did yo trifling ass tell me? Naw me and Chriss are friends,” Devon told him still glaring angrily at him. “So now that yo punk ass has finally figured out you wanna be with her, I’m supposed to what, understand? Back off and let you have her?” Devon finished growling slightly at the end. He was furious having this conversation with Lathan.
Lathan sighed deeply. “I know you’re pissed man,” he began trying to keep him own composure. “But ain’t nothing I can do about how I feel for her, or how she feels for me,” Lathan threw at his friend.
Devon jumped from his chair, as did Lathan, knowing his friend was over the edge. Devon descended on him and caught him with a right to his jaw. Lathan returned his own blow and the two men were past the point of no return. Security immediately separated the two and removed them from each other. “Both of ya’ll leaving,” the burly bouncer told Devon and Lathan who were both still eyeing each other hatefully. “You first,” he nodded toward Devon, who stood a few moments more glaring at his friend.
“You stay the fuck away from Chriss,” he angrily told Lathan as he was escorted outside.
Devon got into his car headed to Lathan’s to remove his stuff. He’d rent a room for a week or two while he found a place. He
called Chrissalyn after he’d packed and she invited him over. He didn’t tell her anything about his conversation or altercation with Lathan. Devon sighed contentedly, as he held her in his arms while they slept. Lathan was still furious from earlier. He’d discovered Devon’s things gone when he’d gotten back to the condo. He sighed deeply not surprised, but saddened nonetheless. Damn, this is so messed up, He thought as he grabbed a beer from the fridge. He’d tried to call Chrissalyn but got her answering machine.
Feeling completely sorry for himself, he’d made another call. Lathan sighed deeply as he entered his bedroom and lay down beside her. She immediately stirred and put her arms around him.
“You okay?” she asked softly.
Lathan was in pain and all he wanted was pain relief, as he began kissing her, touching her body gently. She immediately responded and they made love, their bodies intertwining and her moaning her pleasure, as Lathan’s mind shut down and his animal lust took over, bringing him the release he desired and the sleep he desperately sought.
“Mm, that was wonderful as usual,” she murmured softly as he kissed her gently once more, and they both drifted off into their own lost consciousness.
12
"Girl I'm so excited about tomorrow night," Alisha told Kina as they ate lunch. Kina loved Fridays and today was no exception. It was casual day and they got to wear jeans, which made work just a little more tolerable. She too was excited about Saturday night, for an entirely different set of reasons.
"Why?" Kina threw back trying to pick Alisha for information. "It's just another office function with a bunch of phony ass folks," she added for good measure.
Alisha chuckled lightly before answering her. "Trust me, its gonna be a great night, full of surprises," Alisha told her friend mischievously.
Kina almost burst into laughter thinking just how right Alisha was. "What are you up to girl?" Kina tried again.
Alisha giggled again and told her she just had to wait and see.
"You bought something new?" Kina asked giving up on getting any information out of Alisha.
"Yeah, I bought this sexy red number, with the matching shoes," Alisha told her, "I’ll be looking good as hell, girl," she added confidently.
Kina simply grunted as she continued to eat.
"You bought something?" Alisha asked back and Kina told her no, she had several nice outfits in her closet and would simply wear one of those.
"So am I finally gonna meet your mystery man?" Alisha asked giving Kina a look.
She'd been slightly offended that Kina hadn't introduced her to her new boyfriend before now, but dismissed it, not wanting to cause any undue drama between herself and her best friend.
"Yeah, I guess you will, considering he's coming with me," Kina chuckled, her other plans for Saturday immediately coming to mind. Yes this was definitely going to be a night to remember for everyone involved.
"Come on girl, our lunch is over," Alisha told Kina as she rose. "And I don't want nothing making me stay here longer today, I got things to do tonight," she added laughing once more as Kina smiled back.
"Yeah me too," she replied, wickedly plotting ahead to making sure her plans for tomorrow were still secure.
Alisha smiled at Lathan as she passed his office. He simply lowered his head and went back to his work. After tomorrow you and I will be on track again, Alisha thought. Lathan sighed deeply after she'd passed. It was Friday and he still hadn't told her it was over between them. He'd decided not to rock the boat until Saturday at the employee appreciation gala. He would put up with her until everything was over and then he would tell her on his way to drop her off at home. That way any scene would only be between the two of them, not the entire company.
Lathan knew if he told her today, she would make his life miserable tomorrow. Alisha was very prone to public outbursts and Lathan was trying to be as discreet at possible. He still had to work with the people at the company and he didn't want Alisha's stupidity to damage his reputation and cost him respect among his co-workers. Thank goodness Chriss won't be there, Lathan thought to himself, the small of ray of light shining in his mind. There was no way she would understand or believe he was breaking up with Alisha if she saw them arrive together at the event. He was only taking Alisha because he'd promised well before he'd talked to Chrissalyn. Lathan sighed again thinking about his friendship with Devon. He hadn't
talked to his friend since their fight. Devon either ignored his calls or answered and hung up on him. Lathan sighed again simply ready to have all the drama over and be with the woman he loved.
His phone ringing broke his thought. "Hey, Wassup," the caller greeted him.
“Nothing much,” Lathan returned.
"Oh, sorry" they laughed and Lathan chuckled with them.
"You free Saturday? There's 2 for 1 drinks over at Harrigan's," the caller asked. Lathan told them he was sorry but he already had plans. "Oh it's cool, maybe next time" they replied and ended the call.
Lathan rose and left his office heading for the break room. Alisha noticed the slight smile on his face and immediately frowned having a pretty good idea who he'd been talking too. Calm your nerves girl, tomorrow is your night, she told herself breathing deeply to push the anger away.
*****
"What'd you decide on?" Devon asked Chrissalyn as they relaxed together.
It'd been a long day at work today and he'd relished coming over and spending time with her. She'd made dinner and he'd enjoyed as usual.
"I'll show it to you," she replied instead of telling him and rose, heading to her bedroom. Chrissalyn returned moments later with the dress in her hands. "See," she told him as she unzipped the garment bag.
Devon looked at the dress and smiled, telling her how much he liked it. It was cerulean blue, halter back, deep V plunge and sequined. The sequins sparkled and made the dress come alive.
"Mm, I bet you're gonna look real good in that," Devon told Chrissalyn as he imagined her in it. Chrissalyn smiled and told him thanks.
"I'm doing a black suit but I'll make sure my accessories match your dress," he told her and Chrissalyn told him she thought that would be nice. "Can I ask you a question Chriss," Devon ventured once she'd returned and sat beside him again.
"Sure, wassup?" Chrissalyn returned waiting for him to speak again.
"Do you ever think you could bring yourself to love me, like you love Lathan?" he asked calmly.
Chrissalyn was completely astonished at the question.
"Devon, I honestly don't know how to answer that right now," she told him earnestly.
Devon smiled slightly and told her it was fine. They didn't have to talk about it right now. "I'm just glad you agreed to come with me tomorrow," he told her as he kissed her softly.
Chrissalyn smiled. "I'm sure the crew will be there, so I'll definitely have a good time," she added and Devon told her he was sure it would be a night to remember.
"Did you get settled?" Chrissalyn asked.
Devon shared his move with her, not the circumstance though. He simply told her he felt he needed his own space. "Yeah, I'm pretty settled," Devon replied. "You wanna come see it?" he asked and Chrissalyn told him sure. Devon thought as they headed to his place. Chrissalyn made him happy but she couldn't see past all the drama that was Lathan. That would all change after tomorrow night though, he surmised.
"We're here," Devon announced shaking his thoughts for now. Once inside Chrissalyn took in the decor. He'd bought a dark teal grouping and accented it with hints of black, white, and fuchsia. The room was relaxing stimulating all at once.
"Want something to drink?" he asked amiably and Chrissalyn accepted.
She sat deep in thought as Devon prepared their drinks her mind still pondering the question he'd asked her earlier. Truth was she cared very deeply for Devon. She supposed she could fall in love with him just as deeply as she loved Lathan if she gave herself that chance, but it was a moot issue now considering Lathan was ending his relationship with Alisha
so they could be together. Chrissalyn sighed gently and pushed the thoughts away as Devon returned and they began to talk again.
"You can stay over you know," Devon told Chrissalyn never taking his eyes from hers. Chrissalyn chuckled slightly and told him that was fine, as long as he promised to take her home early. Devon laughingly agreed and they went back to their conversation.
*****
"You take care of that business?" Sammy fired at Alisha as they talked. He hadn't heard from her in a few days, so he'd called.
Alisha sighed gently and gathered herself. She had to tread carefully right now. She was too close to her goal to allow Sammy to mess it up now.
"Tomorrow night," she replied and heard Sammy suck his teeth.
"I gave you time, why the fuck you ain't do it earlier this week?" he threw at her growing angry again.
"Because I knew we had this event to go to, and Lathan would have been acting stupid with all our co-workers there," Alisha lied.
Lathan was very private and she knew wouldn't cause a scene, not that she had any intention of breaking up with him anyway.
"Yeah, whatever" Sammy told her and Alisha hurriedly began trying to defuse his anger.
"Baby, please, I know its been hard, but I'm trying for real," she told him using her sweetest tone.
"I think you tryna play my ass is what I think," Sammy told her still not budging an inch. Alisha tried again.
"Sammy, you know I love you baby," she told him. "I'm just tryna do this right so none of it comes back on me at work, ya know what I mean?" she finished.
She heard him sigh deeply and hoped it meant he was calming down some. "I need you to be with me tonight," Sammy told her, his tone no nonsense.
Alisha knew exactly what that meant. She didn't want to sleep with Sammy again but she had to do something to appease him and keep his mouth shut until tomorrow. "OK baby, I'm on my way over," Alisha returned keeping her voice light in spite of the annoyance she felt.
