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Jazmine was cutting up greens for a salad.
Huey would be home any minute now. She was going to set her plan in motion. She had remembered the girl's number and wrote it down on Huey's napkin, so that when he opened it that would be the first thing he'd see. Then…she didn't know what would happen next exactly.
She dressed to impress, too. She wore a pretty pencil skirt that hugged her body and a skin tight shirt that showed off her curves with sandals. Her hair and makeup was done flawlessly. She had taken plenty of pain medicine to keep her from wanting to throw up during the middle of her confrontation.
She had just finished furiously making the salad when she heard the apartment door open and Huey step inside. She put on her best smile and turned around, watching her fiancée enter the small dining room.
Huey arched a brow when he saw what his fiancée was wearing, "Jazmine? What are you wearing? "He asked, baffled. Jazmine had never dressed up like this before while making dinner. It seemed a little off to Huey.
"What? I can't dress up? "She asked, trying to even out her tone, making her seem like everything was natural.
Like the idiot he was, Huey bought it. He let out a small breath and sat down at his usual spot at their two person dinner table. Jazmine set the salad bowl down on the table, along with the pork chops and green beans she had fixed up. She stood back up and walked to the kitchen, quickly wiping her hands off and taking her place at her seat across from Huey.
She watched as Huey began to pile food on his plate, and her rage boiled. She tapped her foot silently while she took a sip of her water.
Huey eyed her, "Aren't you gonna eat? "He asked. She nodded, "Yes, in a moment, "Was her reply, and she gave him a sweet smile.
Jazmine's nerves kicked in as he reached for the napkin, which had been placed underneath his fork on the left side of his plate. She nervously watched as he began to slowly open it and fan it out.
Huey's heart dropped.
Written in pink ink in big bold numbers was Clara's phone number; the unknown contact on his phone. Huey stared at it for a moment, contemplating on whether or not he should respond to it.
Jazmine saw him tense up once he opened the napkin and she smiled. Her stomach began to hurt, but she ignored it.
"Well? "She asked, standing.
Huey felt his throat go dry. He stood up so she wouldn't be towering over him, "Jazmine please, let me ex-, "But she had grabbed his plate of food and slammed it into his face. Huey gasped as he fell backwards, landing in his back on the floor. The chair behind him tipped over and fell with a hard thud. Jazmine then grabbed his drink and poured it on him.
"Jazmine! What the hell?! "He yelled, standing back up and taking off his shirt. He ran his hands through his afro, trying to get the green beans out of it. Jazmine only gave him a hard glare, "I've loved you since we were children, "She began, "Only for you to go cheat on me with some whore?! "
Huey sighed, "Jazmine, please, "He walked over to her and tried to pull her into his arms, but Jazmine pushed him back, "No 'Jazmine please' bullshit! Now who the hell was she? "Jazmine asked.
Huey grunted, "Her name's Clara, "He muttered, "She was an intern at my work. We've only been hooking up for half a year now. "
The words sunk in. Half a year. Half a year of Huey fucking an intern from work behind Jazmine's back. She took a shaky breath, "Why? "She asked, suddenly weak.
Huey hated to see Jazmine like this, but he made her this way, "I-I don't know Jazmine, "He admitted, "Everything was just piling on top of me. "
"That's no fucking excuse, "Jazmine shot back, "There is no fucking excuse for cheating! "She felt like stabbing him for the hell of it. Jazmine felt her anger boil up higher as Huey tried to pull her into an embrace. She pushed him back, "Don't you touch me! "She screamed, but she began to sob.
Huey picked his chair up and sat on it, putting his face in his hands, "Jazmine, Jazmine, I'm so sorry, "He whispered, "I already ended it with her, I swear Jazmine. "
"Uh huh, "She rolled her eyes, "I'm sure you did, because I'm guessing you realized that I found out. "
It all made sense to Huey now, why Jazmine had been so distant the past few days. She had found out about him and Clara, she just didn't know what to do about it.
"Why didn't you confront me when you found out? "He asked. Jazmine brushed some tears away, "I don't know, "She replied sadly, "I don't know. "She felt so weak and used. Huey had used her. He was the love of her life, and he betrayed her. The one she loved most turned into a traitor.
"Please Jazmine, "Huey tried again, standing, "I'm so sorry, please, let me fix this. Let me fix this relationship, our relationship. Jazmine, we're gonna get married in a few months, please, let me prove to you that I love you. I promise you Jazmine, I'll never do this again, "Huey truly did feel utter regret for what he had done, and Jazmine could see it in his eyes. She could see how regretful he was.
But Jazmine didn't care.
"No, we were going to get married, "She spat. She turned on her heel and marched to the bedroom, only to emerge a few moments later with a large purse and an even larger zebra stripped suitcase. She grabbed her smaller purse with her phone and car keys inside and began to head to the door.
Huey stepped in front of her, "Jazmine, Jazmine wait, "He pleaded. He felt the tears slip down his face faster than he could stop them. Jazmine only pushed passed him and opened the door. She threw her things out before Huey could grab them.
Huey took ahold of her arm and pulled her into him, "Jazmine baby, please, "He sobbed quietly, kissing her head and forehead. It disgusted Jazmine to know that his lips had been on another woman while he was still with her.
Jazmine wanted to throw up, the tension and anger was starting to get to her, but she held it in. "Get out of my fucking way, "She shot back, kneeing him hard in the groin. Huey cried out and fell to his knees. Jazmine didn't think twice about turning around and leaving.
She stopped at the door, glancing at him from over her shoulder, "By the way, the wedding's off, "She called over her shoulder before slamming the door shut.
Jazmine's heart was truly broken as she made her way to her car and began to pile her things inside. She was crying as she slammed her trunk closed and climbed into the driver's seat, turning the engine on and backing out of the parking space. She sobbed even more as she saw Huey appear from the apartment, running over to the car to try and convince her to stay.
But Jazmine couldn't stay. She couldn't bear to think that the one she loved had cheated on her. He had played her, used her. He had been with another woman, kissed another woman, made love to another woman, and had probably told that other woman that he loved her, too.
Huey watched with a broken heart as Jazmine sped out of the apartment complex parking lot.
Jazmine ended up driving around for an hour before she made her way to Cindy's place. Cindy was there on the step to her apartment waiting for her. She embraced Jazmine in a comforting hug as Jazmine cried into Cindy's chest. Caesar came out and grabbed Jazmine's things from her car as Cindy led Jazmine inside the apartment.
Dani was in her play pin as Jazmine entered the living room. Caesar set her things down by the couch while Jazmine fell into it, crying as hard as she could. Cindy rushed to the fridge and grabbed the large bucket of ice cream she had bought that day and a spoon before returning to Jazmine. Jazmine took it in a heartbeat, opening the bucket and stuffing scoop after scoop of ice cream into her mouth while she cried.
Caesar took Dani into his and Cindy's bedroom while Cindy stayed in the living room to talk to Jazmine.
"What did you do after you told him that you knew? "Cindy asked. Jazmine had told her of her plan; how she was going to write the side chick's cell phone number on the napkin and confront Huey with it. She didn't know what Jazmine was going to do afterwards, however.
"I threw his food on him and I yelled at him, "Jazmine sniffed. Cindy's eyes widened, "Whoa, wait, you did what?! "She was so shocked and impressed that she didn't know what to express. Jazmine chuckled sadly, wiping some tears from her eyes and smearing her makeup in the process. "Yeah, pretty bold right? "
"No kidding! "Cindy gapped. She had never known Jazmine could be like that. Jazmine had always been the sweet, loving girlfriend and best friend. Now she was some kickass woman with a strong will and a no nonsense attitude.
Caesar came back into the living room, "You can sleep on the couch if you want Jaz, "He said, "We don't really have an air mattress or anything, sorry. "
"No, its okay, the couch's good, "Jazmine assured him. Cindy felt bad; she didn't want Jazmine sleeping on the couch at all, but there was no other room in the apartment for a fourth person.
"Oh wait a minute! "She exclaimed, "You can stay with Riley! "
"Riley? "Both Caesar and Jazmine gave Cindy a look. Cindy rolled her eyes, "C'mon, it'll be better than sleeping on this couch. Besides, I can go visit you with Dani all day while Caesar's at work, "She shot Caesar a toothy grin that made him roll his eyes.
"Well, okay, "Jazmine said, "I'll go over there in a little bit. Can you call him, by any chance? "
"Sure, I have Mr. Freeman's home number, "Cindy replied smoothly. She stood up and strode into her bedroom, grabbing her cell phone from the charger. She dialed Mr. Freeman's number, hoping someone would be awake or home.
"'Ello? "A deep voice asked; Riley, "Hey Riley, it's Cindy, "Cindy began. Riley seemed to be scoffing of some kind, "Yeah Cindy? What's up? "He asked. Cindy twirled a strand of hair with her finger, "Listen, I need a favor, "
"What kinda favor? "He asked.
"Can you and Mr. Freeman take in Jaz for a while? She just left Huey, and there's no room at the apartment for her, "Cindy said all in one breath. She heard Riley chuckle sadly, "Yeah, sure, I'll let granddad know, "He replied. Cindy did a small victory dance in her room, "Thank you! She'll be over in a while, "Cindy said. Riley made a grunting noise that was probably meant to be an okay, so Cindy hung up.
"Good news, "She said, reentering the living room. She found Jazmine sobbing into Caesar's chest, asking him why this had to happen to her. Caesar gave Cindy a pleading look as if to beg for help. Cindy sighed and pried Jazmine off of Caesar, only for Jazmine to latch herself on to Cindy.
"Listen Jaz, "Cindy started again, "Riley said he's gonna take ya in. "
"R-really? "Jazmine hiccupped. By now, all her makeup had smeared off and was on tissues that were scattered around the couch. Cindy brushed a few onto the floor, "Yeah, I told him you'd be over there later. "She said. Jazmine gave a small smile.
"What'cha wanna do till then? "Cindy asked. Jazmine shrugged.
The two ended up spending the rest of the evening talking about Huey. Jazmine told Cindy about her suspicions and the small hints, and Cindy was getting angrier and angrier to the point where Caesar had to physically restrain her from jumping up and running to her car to go beat up Huey.
Finally, Jazmine piled into her car with her things, with the help from Caesar. Cindy asked Jazmine if she wanted her to accompany her to the Freeman's, but Jazmine assured her that it was okay. Jazmine took off towards the Freeman residence.
She ringed the doorbell anxiously. She heard loud crashes from the other side of the door, and Riley was standing there, the door wide open.
"Here, lemme get yo things, "He said, grabbing her heavy suitcase and large purse while she clung to her smaller one. He gestured for her to go inside, and she did. Riley set her things beside the stairway and closed the door. Jazmine took off her shoes and placed them beside her things.
"Why are you lookin' all fancy? "Riley asked as he and Jazmine entered the living room. Jazmine chuckled, "It's a long story, "She replied.
Mr. Freeman was sitting in his recliner. Ruckus sat on the couch. They were watching a very graphic soap opera of some kind. Suddenly, Mr. Freeman turned it off and hobbled to his feet, "Jazmine baby, you're here! "He exclaimed. Jazmine welcomed his hug, "It's good to see you Mr. Freeman, "She said.
"Why ya gotta turn of the TV Robert? "Ruckus grumbled from the couch.
Mr. Freeman ignored him "Listen little baby, I'm so sorry for the whole Huey thing. "He said sincerely, "I had no idea…, "The idea of Huey cheating on Jazmine was shocking and it seemed unreal, but it did happen.
"It's okay Mr. Freeman, "Jazmine smiled painfully. In truth, she felt like someone had just ripped her heart out and tried to put it back in place, but they failed miserably. Jazmine was stuck.
"Here, I'll lead you up to your room, "Riley offered, taking her arm gently and leading her back to the staircase. Jazmine only followed him like a lost puppy as he climbed the stairs; she followed at his heel. They made it into one of the guest rooms, where he set her things down and opened the curtains, letting in some light.
"You can stay here as long as you want to, "Riley offered, "I know it's not much, but it'll be okay for now. Until you can figure something out…, "Riley mentally slapped himself; he shouldn't be talking about any of that right now. He waited for Jazmine to start crying again, but she didn't. She was silent behind him.
He turned around to find her fidgeting with a ring on her finger; the engagement ring. He sighed, "Jaz, do ya wanna talk about it? "He asked. Jazmine shook her head, slipping the ring off her finger, "No, I just want to pretend like none of it ever happened. I never want to see that horrible bastard again! "She threw the ring at the wall, smashing it in the process. Bits of silver and diamond scattered onto the floor. The sun's light made the crystals illuminate, creating little rainbows here and there. It was beautiful, but the moment wasn't.
Jazmine threw herself onto the bed and cried as hard as she could into it. Riley stood there for a moment before deciding to slowly walk to the door. He stopped just before leaving, "Are ya sure? "He asked.
Jazmine let out a noise that sounded like a yes, so Riley left.
What he didn't realize was that Jazmine had actually said no.
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