Page 43 of Still Yours

Storm laughed. “Well, did you?”

“You know I did, girl, and I loved it. I’m so in love with him, but he doesn’t want me to just call it quits with Lunden. I can’t stop crying about it. I want to be with Dexz, not in a love triangle.”

Storm felt her heart break for her friend. She loved their love story and wanted them together just as bad as Pretti wanted him.

“Awwww, ma, you will be with him soon. I’m sure you know why he doesn’t want you to just call it quits yet, right?”

“Yes, I know, for business. So, I’m cooling, but I’m not letting Lunden run my life anymore. Dexz opened my eyes these last three days. I deserve better than the way Lunden treats me.”

“Well, I’m glad you are finally opening your eyes, boo. You know I want nothing but the best for you. You’re my little sister now, so whatever you need, I got you.”

“Thank you, Storm. As always, I appreciate you.”

“I appreciate you too, love. But let me get off this phone. I’ll be your way tonight to do your hair.”

Pretti ended the call and finished her wine. She was still upset about Lunden’s threats, and she could not wait to prove him wrong. She knew in her heart she wasn’t going to be with him forever, even if her life depended on it.

Lunden got me fucked up ….

Chapter 23

GET MONEY… FUCK NIGGAS: TWO WEEKS LATER…

Pretti stood behind the glass showcase counter of her and Storm’s newest business venture, selling hair and mink lashes. She was counting the two grand she had just made from selling a few bundles of 32’ weave. She was ecstatic about how much she and Storm were making in such a short time. Things were looking up for them and the shop so much that she was looking to expand into another city with Storm.

“Here’s your thousand, and here is mine. I can't believe how much these girls spend on hair.” She passed Storm her cut of the money.

“Girl, I have two more girls coming later today to purchase, and they want it installed. I’m giving one of the girls to you, because I’ve seen your skills with the lace. We’re going to go past our quota today, and you know these niggas are about to line up for cuts since it’s Friday.” Storm stuffed her money into her metallic fanny pack.

“I'm going to be so beat tonight, shit!” Pretti rolled her eyes, but she was pleased with the income.

“Me too, but I have a hot date tonight, so I'm going to down three macchiatos and a Red Bull so I can be up all day.” Storm gently bit her bottom lip, thinking about her date.

“I wonder who that is!”

At that moment, Dexz and Burner walked into the shop. Pretti already knew they were coming because they were always her first male customers every other Friday.

“Good morning, ladies. How y'all doin’ on this fine morning?” Burner asked as he walked up to Storm. He grabbed her by the waist and pulled her in for a kiss before she could even answer. Pretti and Dexz stood back, watching and admiring their intimacy. They knew Storm and Burner had been messing around, but they didn't know they were exclusive until that moment.

“Umm, yeah, good morning, Burner. I guess I’ll cut you first, Dexz, since he’s all tied up,” Pretti stated, because she knew Burner always wanted to go before Dexz, being anxious to look fly before him.

Dexz sat in her chair, and she began to prep him for a wash. She always washed his hair before she cut it. After an hour, she had the men looking like new niggas.

“Aye, can I talk to you in the back before I go? It’s urgent.” Dexz slid her a couple hundred for his cut.

“Yeah, let’s walk to my office.”

When they walked into her office, he slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her close.

“I didn’t want shit. I just haven’t touched your fine ass in weeks. I missed you.” He kissed all over her neck.

He had seen her since their vacation, but all he had gotten was haircuts from her. He knew he had to keep his distance so he could focus on the streets and his friendship with Lunden, because he needed to get to the bag with no negativity.

They had a ten-million-dollar goal, and they were getting close, but he couldn’t go another day without being alone with his soulmate. He finally had some free time before leaving her shop this time, so he took advantage of it.

“I missed you too, but I try not to think about us. It’s like Lunden can read my mind. He has been on my ass since I came back. He thinks we’re fucking because I keep dissing him.”

“I know. He told me, but this is our moment. Fuck everybody else.” He slid her on top of her desk, pulled down her leggings, slid off her thong, and dove into her nectar.