Chapter 10 |Baby Shower Blues|
For days my body ached for Marcus. He’s been staying over by Corey and Jinn’s place while I stayed here mostly by myself. He’s been taking care of Zay, except when Jinn come over with him so we could chill meaning the boys went out. I’m about sick and tired of this. Jinn’s baby shower is today so I’ve been keeping myself busy by getting her things together. She still has no clue seem like it so I cannot wait until she see the outcome.
My job was to get Jinn over to the place without her knowing at 6:30pm. Everything is set. I checked myself in the mirror one final time making sure everything on me is perfect. I want Marcus eyes to bulge through, only staring at me. Although elegant I kept it simple. A pair of white wide legged pants along with a powder blue button down sleeveless sheer shirt. A pair of open toe powder blue shoes to match my shirt complimented my freshly pedicure toes. My hair is growing more, so being at shoulder length cut in layers, I decided to flip it to show up my layers. I felt gorgeous tonight, but still empty within. I grabbed my keys and purse ready to get it over with. Zay sat on the bed staring at me looking very handsome himself. Since we still haven’t given him a haircut, Jinn braided it in layers for us.
“Ready baby?” I asked.
He nod, sliding off the bed and grasping onto my hand that openly waited for him. We walk out of the door and out of the house knocking on Jinn’s door. The only think we are heading to a nice restaurant to help me patch things up with Marcus, but in reality its he baby shower.
“Coming.” she shouted, so I took that as a cue to head to the car. Opening the back door, I sat Zay in his car seat and I got in cranking the car up. Jinn wobbled out of the door wearing a beautiful maternity dress that is a fuchsia pink which really compliments her complexion. She slowly got in my car and off we rolled hitting the highway.
“Don‘t worry baby girl. I can tell Marcus is missing you. He is coming around and hopefully tonight things will get back straight.” Jinn said while I placed on a fake smirk.
“Yea, I hope so.” I said feeling an emotional wave intrude over me.
We arrived at the club sight. Everyone look as though they are inside so no suspicion so far.
“Is this the right place? I thought it was at a restaurant.” she asked.
“They have one in here. Come on.” I said getting out to get Zay from the back. He wrapped his arms around me as I picked him up, then closed the door while waiting for Jinn.
“I‘m coming…I‘m coming.” she said closing the door. I chuckled to myself because I know she is having a hard time with her fat stomach.
We walked up together, but I opened the door letting her step in. Walking in behind her, the crowds startled her realizing it is all for her.
“You tricked me…” she said completely thrilled as she wiped a tear from her eye. She turned around hugging me tightly as Corey walked up behind her.
“Nothing but love.” I said then hear her whisper thank you.
She soon disappeared in the crowds while I continue walking through the pasture of strangers. I made myself comfortable in the corner with Zay in my arms. The music played in the background while many of her friends went over to hug her.
So far so good. Everything seem to be going smoothly. Well except I haven’t seen Marcus. I know he is here, but where. I had gotten up to get some food for Zay and myself.
My attention soon caught sight to someone familiar. I couldn’t tell because of the distance, but he was talking to someone. Finally eye contact. Eye contact that I regret ever making. The same smirk upon his face, that caramel coated complexion. Brother was looking good with a fresh low cut fade that triggered me to look his way. I have never seen him with a low cut before because he always worn braids. Only one thing, what is he doing here? I felt uncomfortable suddenly, so I got up making my way completely opposite from his direction.
Making my way to another section, I found another corner to sit in with Zay who was inspecting individuals as well. Many happy faces with old friends reunite with each other. At times I placed a fake smile on my face when in actuality I am so miserable because I know somewhere in here, Marcus is here. Catching a glimpse in a crowd, I spotted Moe walking around thinking she was the shit. Yea, she turned some heads but Jinn shut her down real quick. Soon we were all able to grab us some plates for a meal as more people gradually enter.
The place is exceeding the limit of the actual individuals I invited so it was getting hard to actually tell who were all here. I roamed around until I found Jinn. She glowed in the midst of the crowd seeing a happy expression upon her face. Music thumped in the background making it hard for her to hear me clear, so I approached her.
“I‘m about to go.” I said hugging her.
“Your leaving me?” she asked with a pout.
“Yea…I‘m sorry. I‘m just not in the mood you know.” I said as she gave me a look of understanding.
“Okay. Thanks for everything.” she said hugging me once more as she shouted because of the noise.
“See you in the morning.” I said then walked back through the crowd to find an exit.
Walking outside, night was prevalent, so I quickly began approaching my car. Reaching the car, I unlocked it to place Zay in the car, then ready to get in until I felt the presence of someone behind me.
“Wassup beautiful.” he whispered in my ear that irked my nerves. Turning around to face the person, there he stood. Ron. In my face. He held the same mischievous smirk I seen earlier. His eyes lingered to the backseat seeing Zay. “You been popping babies out on me?” he asked, not budging.
“I‘m only going to ask you once, get the fuck out of my face.” I said.
“Or what?” he sarcastically said. “You gonna call that punk ass nigga on me?” he asked.
“No I will handle you personally.” I said, slapping him in his face. “Now I told you to step away from me once.” I said.
He held his face, stepping back staring at me.
“Ass got even feistier. You know I’mma freak, why your tempting me?” he asked.
I ignored his remarks and took the opportunity to hop in the car. Closing the door and locking it, I cranked it up and sped off hitting the streets. What in the hell was he doing there? Is he really stalking me now? I have enough on my mind now, like for instance, where was Marcus ass at? I’m just going to go home and rest my mind.