A Dangerous Game of Love

by Taylor, Mercedes

  He pulled out of her and she thought her nightmare was over, but instead he entered her back door.

  Muffled screams could be heard echoing throughout the hallway. If a passing bystander was near they would've thought a couple was engaged in a hot and heated escapade. What seemed like hours of torture for her were only minutes that seemed to never end. Feeling his climax he abruptly pulled out of her then stood over her. Jerking himself into satisfaction he shot his semen all over her face. Looking down upon her, covered in his semen, naked, and bound put a smile on his face. He bent down and kissed all over her face while licking away his semen. Whispering in her ear ,"If you tell anyone about what I did I will come back for you and kill you. Do you understand?"

  She shook her head up and down quickly.

  "I don't believe you, but I'll make sure you understand me."

  He pulled his pants back up and was fumbling with something, she was finally able to exhale because it was over, and so caught up in him she didn't realize he pulled out a knife. Not noticing the shiny object until it was too late, he swung the knife across her face three times.

  The blood gushed out of her wounds before the pain had time to hit! Seeing all the blood gushing from her face she passed out. Looking down at his handy work one more time he exited the building and disappeared into the darkness......

  LIFE GOES ON….

  Three months later…

  Aniya still couldn’t shake Gavin even months after their breakup. Thoughts of him were on her mind daily. She already knew that the love she had for him would never die, but she need to forget him and the pain he caused. She missed him like crazy but it was time for her to let go and move on. The day they broke up, she moved back in her house and kept to herself. It got so bad to the point she isolated herself from everyone, the only time she left the house was to go to school or the supermarket then right back home. Gia, Nicole and Gio always called to check on her and each time she would lie to them, telling them she was fine. She would catch herself trying to remember the last time she went out and enjoyed herself but besides the times she went out it went Gavin it was useless. Tonight that would all change though. Her friends understood she needed time to herself, but Gianni figured three months was long enough. She called Aniya earlier telling her that she and Nicole would be coming to take her on a “Girls Night Out.” Neither one of them was taking no for an answer, no matter how hard she tried to refuse. Deeply sighing, she decided to get up and start getting ready.

  To mellow herself, she poured herself a glass of Peach Ciroc mixed with lemonade, while lightly candles all around the tub. Settling in the tub she turned her iHome on and Whitney Houston’s Heartbreak hotel blared through the speakers. Between the liquor and the lyrics to the song, she started crying, not realizing it until a tear drip onto her hand. Trying to recover from a broken heart seemed like one of the hardest things to do. Soaking in her tears and sorrow for a while she dozed off only to be awaken by the glass dropping into the tub. Getting out and showering quickly she told herself, “Baby girl you have to get yourself together, this stressing over the past is not helping.” She made her way to her bedroom, only to be stopped by the ringing of her doorbell.

  Ding Dong …. Ding Dong

  Rushing she grabbed a robe then went to answer it.

  “Who is it?” she called through the door.

  “Umm I have a delivery for an umm...Miss Aniya Martinez,” the person called out.

  Looking through the peephole she saw he was telling the truth, opening the door she told the guy that that was her, he in return gave her a large bouquet of pink, orange and yellow roses, while sitting a gift bag along with a large box at her feet. Thanking him she closed the door and brought everything into her kitchen. After she placed the flowers in some water she proceeded to open the box, which contained a large assortment of fruit from edible arrangements. With a broad smile covering her face she pulled open the gift bag, which contained a large size jewelry box. Rushing to open it she was blown away with the sparkling diamond necklace, bracelet and earrings set. After staring at the jewelry she reached for the card attached to the bag.

  “Hope these small gifts put a smile back on your beautiful face pretty lady.”

  From your secret admirer

  Aniya automatically assumed the gifts were from Gavin and even though she told him to forget about her she was grateful he sent them. Making her way back upstairs she got ready.

  ~~~~~~

  Living without Aniya was something Gavin hated, but no matter how many times he called and texted her she refused to answer. He even went so far as popping up at her house but she would only lock herself in her room telling him to leave without hearing him out. It got to the point where she changed her number and locks on him. His mini G was barely talking to him, she wouldn’t let him explain neither. Her loyalty was to Aniya, which was expected but damn it’s been a couple of months and Gia refused to let up not even a little. Gio was stilling rocking with him but that was only because he knew what it really was, but having his “little sister” hurt in the process didn’t sit well with him.

  Somehow through all the madness he was back messing with Jayla. Weeks after Aniya left he was in his crib drinking Hennessey straight from the bottle trying to forget about the hurt and pain he felt. Drunk wasn’t even the word to describe his condition. Jayla showed up out the blue talking about how she thought she left her shoes there; he was too drunk to call her out. Plus the way her skin tight jeans and cut off shirt looked on her body didn’t hurt. One thing lead to another, it started with her kissing on his neck then to her head between his legs only to end up with him buried deep inside her wetness. Ever since that night she started coming over not even with reasons anymore, but he didn’t complain, her body was used as a way to release his anger.

  Instead of dwelling on his broken heart and current situations, he pushed them out of his mind. Besides messing with Jayla he started grinding harder than ever.

  “Aye G, when is the shipment supposed to come in?” Gavin asked Gio.

  They were in one of their underground trap houses. For the past seven months Gavin has been hustling on the side. Gio came to him in the beginning with a way to make them a couple millions in the next few years. Thinking he knew all the risks, he jumped on the opportunity, never knowing it would cause him to lose the most important person in his life.

  “Manny said it should arrive at the port authority by ten tonight. Once I get the call I’m going to have my young gunners bring it so we can get to work,” Gio replied.

  “Okay,” was all he said as he stared off into space, without having to ask Gio already knew what was bothering his boy.

  Tapping him, “You know if you and Niy are meant for each other, y’all will find y’all way back to each other.”

  “I hear it; I’m cool on that though. I’m just ready to handle this work so I can get it over with. Plus I got a shorty waiting for me to slide up in her when we’re done,” Gavin said half-heartedly.

  “Yeah…okay…if you say so!”

  Shaking his head, he didn’t know why Gavin felt the need to lie to him and thinking he wouldn’t know he was lying had him gone.

  I’m just trying to have a Good Time…

  Standing in the mirror, Aniya put the finishes touches on her hair as she waited for the girls to pick her up. Dressed in a short backless cheetah print dress, that had the sides cut out, purple heels with a purple clutch to match. The dressed fit her perfectly, hugging all her curves, giving the illusion it was painted on. The cut outs made it possible for her tattoos to peek through. Nude colored lip gloss from MAC adorned her lips and the jewelry she got today completed her look. Pinning a curl in place, she heard a horn.

  BEEP… BEEP… BEEP!

  Grabbing her clutch and a blazer she made her way out the door. After greeting her friends Nicole pulled off. Driving in silence for a few,

  “Where are we headed?” Aniya asked.

  Sucking her teeth, “Do n
ot start Aniya! Just know where we’re taking you, you’re bound to have a good time,” Gia told her.

  “Sheesh, I wasn’t even starting I just wanted to know where we were going. Gosh! Don’t shoot me.” Raising her hands in a joking manner.

  “Anyways, how you been mama? I know you told me you’re fine, but really you’re okay right?” Nicole asked, changing the subject.

  Sighing some, “Listen Nic, don’t start, not tonight! I’m okay, at times I miss him and I’m still hurting; I’m fine! I promise you if I start feeling bad I will tell ya’ll, but I don’t need y’all to keep bringing it up. So can we drop it and just enjoy me being out with y’all?” she asked.

  “Yeah you’re right. I’m sorry for bringing it up, but you know I love you and just want to make sure you’re okay.”

  Pulling out a bottle of Patron, Gia shouted, “Pour up Drank, let’s get this party started!”

  Taking a big gulp straight from the bottle she handed it to Aniya after. Getting the bottle back from her after she took two gulps, she looked at Nicole, “Since you can’t drink and drive, I’ll do like drake asked and take a shot for you.” All the girls burst out laughing at Gia’s silliness.

  Pulling up to Club Amnesia Aniya realized that tonight would be nothing short of a good time. As the girls waited for valet, they all checked themselves out in the mirror. Aniya glanced at her friends’ outfits; Gia wore a red blazer and matching short set, with a gold studded bra underneath it, pulling it all together with cheetah wedge heels. Nicole was laced in a black sweetheart corset, tight fitted jeans and studded silver bootie heels. She knew that her and her girls would be the show stoppers in there.

  Once the valet came around and helped them out they made their way to the V.I.P entrance, after giving their names they were handed wrist bands and escorted inside to their section. The V.I.P section was located on the second floor of the club; it had its own balcony that looked down to the rest of the club. It had about eights sections that was off in its own little space, with wrap around couches and tables also a curtain in case you wanted privacy. Noticing the approving looks they received as they made their way throughout the room. Not even ten minutes after sitting down, a large bottle of Peach Ciroc and a bottle of Ace of Spades sitting on ice, along with cups and juice was sent to the table. “From the guys over there,” the waitress pointed before heading off. Raising their glasses as to say thank you, the guys nodded their heads.

  “Damn they were on it,” Nicole said while making drinks for all of them.

  “I mean, look at us then look around Nic, not only are we the cutest chicks in here, we’re the ONLY chicks in V.I.P with their own section,” Gia told them.

  Feeling someone staring at her, Aniya tried to look around and figure out who without being too obvious. Locking eyes with a guy sitting far off at a table in the corner, she noticed his stare was intense. The fact that he got caught didn’t seem to faze him; he winked his eye then turned his attention back to the people sitting at his table.

  “What’s wrong Niya?” Nicole asked after noticing her looking around. Looking in the same direction she tried to find out what she was looking at.

  Before answering she gulped the rest of her drink down “Nothing, come on I’m ready to dance.” Something about the way the guy stared at her sent chills down her body, and she wasn’t prepared for it.

  Getting up with her, Gia poured each of them a shot of Peach Ciroc.

  “Here, let’s do this before we hit the dance floor,” she said while handing them their cups.

  “Bottoms up,” they all said.

  Third Time is the Charm…

  The moment she stepped into VIP, his attention was drawn to her. Looking her over the saying was true; just like fine wine one gets better with time. Shorty was looking spectacular, the way that dress hugged each and every one of her curves was speaking his language and her body was calling her softly. At the very moment all he wanted to do was take her in the corner and answer its call. He pictured her standing in front of him with her dressed hiked up around her waist with him on his knees and his face buried between her thighs. Bringing his attention back to her, he watched her every move, he noticed her looking around the room probably trying to find out where the intense gawk was coming from. Waiting for her eyes to find his, he looked at her full pouty lip and pictured them wrapped around his… The moment her eyes found his, his gaze never altered. He continued to hold her gaze long enough to let her get the hint that he was interested but once he noticed the look on her face he turned his attention elsewhere. He wasn’t about to risk his chance before he actually got it.

  He stood at the balcony watching her. There in the middle of the dance floor her and her two friends held every guys attention as they danced to Chris Brown’s Sweet Love. The way her hips moved had him in a trance. His eyes were stuck on her. Biting on his bottom lip, he watched her take it to the floor then bring it up slow. That girl was in her own world dancing as if she was the only one in the room, eyes closed, and hands in the air she moved along with the beat. Opening her eyes, Aniya looked up and once again locked eyes with her mystery guy. Instead of breaking the stare she continued taunting with her body as she danced. Seeing him biting his lip, gave her the signal to continue. Smiling, she slowly turned around while making her butt bounce up and down. With a smile now plastered on his face, he nodded then walked away. Glancing back up Aniya expected him to still be there watching her show, only to be disappointed when she didn’t see him standing there anymore.

  Looking at her friends she could tell they were having a ball. Gia was dancing with some tall dark skin guy; Nicole even loosened up and was dancing with someone. Feeling kind of left out, she was about to make her way off the dance until someone grabbed her arm stopping her. Turning around she noticed it was her “mystery guy” smiling he asked her to dance, which she happily agreed to. Turning her back to him she started dancing with him. Grabbing her waist he fell in rhythm with her. After dancing for a couple songs, Aniya told him she was going to sit down.

  “Mind if I join you?” He asked.

  “Sure!” Taking his hand, the headed back upstairs only stopping long enough for her to tell Gia and Nicole where she was going, receiving thumbs up from them she laughed and continued. Once they were seated the conversation flowed.

  “What’s your name?” Aniya asked. While looking him over; he had smooth brown skin standing about 6’1 with short black wavy hair. He had tattoos all over his body and was dressed in a black and gold YSL shirt with dark blue jeans and tan colored construction boots.

  “It’s Kendrick, what’s yours pretty lady?”

  “Aniya,” she said shyly.

  “Uh, Uh don’t be acting all shy now, you dam sure wasn’t shy while you were dancing all over me.”

  Laughing, “Oh please, are you complaining though?”

  “I am damn sure not! I would be a fool to complain about having probably the sexiest woman here dancing with me,” he stated.

  She didn’t know if it was the liquor or what, but he seemed like a really down to earth humble kind of guy and she liked that.

  “How old are you?”

  “I’m twenty-seven. I know I’m never supposed to ask a woman her age but you mind telling me anyways?”

  “No I don’t mind and I’m twenty-two,” she answered.

  Pouring herself another drink she asked him,

  “Would you like for me to make you one?”

  “No thank you, pretty lady but I already have bottles at my table,” Kendrick responded.

  “But you’re not at your table so here,” she said while handing him one.

  Sitting next to each other, they talked a little more but mainly sat and enjoyed each other company. Before they knew it, the DJ was calling Last Song and Gia and Nicole were making their way to come get her.

  “Before I let you go, you think I can get your number. I would really like to pick up where we leaving off?” Kendrick asked while flashing his sexy smi
le.

  “Yeah, take it down,” Aniya said all too willingly, mainly because of the liquor.

  “I’m going to make sure I call you, be good pretty lady.” After walking her and her friends to the entrance he hugged her and wished them a goodnight. Once the valet brought the car around, they loaded in and made their way to drop Aniya off first.

  “Oh my god! Go girl! Who would’ve thought your first night in forever you would bag a guy. I see you still got it,” Gia started.

  Laughing, “Oh please, but yes he is too cute. But I’m not looking for a man,” Aniya replied.

  “Umm…but wait, did I say anything about you looking for a man? I don’t think I did.”

  “Nope you sure didn’t,” Nicole said throwing her two cents in.

  “Oh shut up, you didn’t have to say it I already knew what you were implying,” Aniya told her.

  Her response back was, “Yeah ok. Just don’t hurt anybody.” Cracking up laughing she just shook her head.

  Shortly after they pulled up to her house, she thanked them got out and went upstairs. After taking a quick shower, she head to bed it was almost 4am, but before she could lie down a text came through.

  +1(917)555-6789: Hey pretty lady it’s Kendrick. I just wanted to give you my number and let you know I enjoy what little time we got to spend together. Hopefully we can do it again soon. I’ll be in touch! Goodnight!

  Not bothering to reply she saved the number then drifted off to a peaceful slumber.

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