Chapter 36- Don't Wish you well.
Middle Of March.
I just got home from work. I am relaxing on my couch when I see an envelope slide under my door. Of course being the curious person I am, I go to inspect it right away. There's nothing on it but To: Jazmine. I wonder who it's from. I open the light blue envelope.
There's a note inside, I unfold it. The note reads:
"Dear Jazmine, I know you probably don't want to even read this note or ever hear from me again. Honestly, I shouldn't even be writing this. So I'll never contact you after this at all. I know it will probably mean nothing to you but I want you to have what's inside. You might think this is weird and why couldn't I come in person or text you. But I'm pretty sure you have me blocked. Also, I still believe in old customs and being formal ,phones are not the only way to communicate. Anyways, I just want you to have what's inside this note. Happy Birthday."
-Huey.
"P.s- I still think celebrating birthdays is stupid.
I finish reading his note and roll my eyes. Of course he had to add the last part.I look inside the envelope and see something shiny. I pull it out and it's my necklace, the one he gave me for Christmas. I examine it. He fixed it. I dangle the necklace in my hand, this was my favorite piece of jewelry, I have ever received. I place it around my neck but tuck it under my shirt. This changes nothing. Huey is still a jerk, who I am never speaking to again and hope I never come into contact with. Ever. One thing scratches at my brain though, why am I just now getting this? My birthday was almost a month ago. Weird. Maybe my mail got mixed up with someone else's. I mean it happens all the time in this apartment, in general. Just never with me. Oh well guess I will never know. Whoever slid it under my door, that's kind of creepy.
Speaking of birthdays though, I didn't even really get to celebrate my birthday how I wanted to because it was on a work day. I turned 25. It's not a big milestone I think, but still it's an important age. I'm almost pushing 30 oh my god! That's slightly horrifying. Anyway, now that I think about it, I haven't been out in a while. Not that I should be partying while in a relationship, however I have not drank or had a real good night out with my friends in a minute. I mean they're always inviting me out. I believe it's past due to have some fun. Actually Cindy's been telling me about this hot new club lately. Even though it's a work day fuck it.
I call up Cindy and she answers on the second ring, "Wassup Jaz?"
"Hey Cin, you doing anything?"
"Nah, why?"
"Well it's the weekend and I don't have to study soo about this new cl-"
My sentence is cut short, "Yooo I thought you would never ask. We in there tonight!" I can hear her excitement from over the phone.
"How'd you even know I was going to ask about that?" I snort.
"Cus I know my bitch too well… So what's the plan?"
"Well you know the usual me you, Asia, and then we could invite the guys too because you know how they are." Asia and Riley are stuck like glue. Cindy and Caesar are a whole nother story that I don't feel like explaining.
"Bet. Caesar always saying how he needs to link up with his dog from college." The way Cindy changes her tone I can tell she is rolling her eyes.
"Alright so I'll text Asia and Logan the plan. We'll meet there at 8:30?"
"Sure thing. I'm getting you bent tonight!"Cindy exclaims into my ear.
"No ma'am I am not not trying to be hungover." I click my tongue a few times.
"Girl whatever. I'll see you there." She hangs up the call.
After getting off the phone with Cindy, right away before I forget I text Asia and Logan. Shortly after, I got a reply from both of them agreeing to come along. Well it's not like they had a choice. I am going to have fun tonight with all my friends, as if my life depended on it. Nothing is going to get in the way of that.
I start to get ready already because I knew it would take me a while to be completely dressed. I hop in the shower and cleanse myself well. Once finish I decide on Black mesh long sleeve top, due to it being transparent, I put on a black spaghetti crop top underneath. My pants are black latex and boy are they tight! Lastly, I put on heels with silver rhinestones that I have never worn before. The finishing touches to my look are silver hoop earrings and a watch. I spritz myself with some type of vanilla scent. Can't be going to the club smelling a mess. I leave my hair as is, out curly.
Just as expected, I took a long time getting ready as per usual so Cindy is already outside waiting for me by my car. I grab my keys and purse then head outside. We wasted no time hopping in and pulling off.
The ride to the club is 15 minutes tops. CIndy wasn't lying. When I park on the street, I'm already looking at the exterior of the place. It looks nice, like a real night club, more white people than what I'm used to but there's still a good amount of black people.
The both of us make our way to the entrance, "Jazmine!" I turn around to be met with a hug from Logan.
"Sorry if I took too long babe." I kiss Logan's cheek.
"No worries Jay, I know you're a slowpoke." He teases.
I roll my eyes, "Shut up. I didn't take that long."
"Jazzy!"
"Hey Ceez." I greet Caesar.
"No worries though baby, I was with my guy Caesar." The two of them dap each other up.
"Any idea where's Asia?" I question Cindy.
"You know how she and her man is, late to everything." Cindy shakes her head.
I shrug, "Guess they'll meet us inside then."
"Yeah let's get in there!" Cindy pulls me by my arm, forcefully. While the guys follow behind us closely. Wowww! Inside looked even better. There's a disco ball shining down from the ceiling, and there is a distinct dance floor with all types of different color strobe lights. The music is loud and there is a sea of bodies up in here.
"Yo Asia better hurry up. Party 'bout to get started." Cindy shouts over the music.
Meanwhile…
Huey's POV
My club is closed today, it's getting renovated. Good because I did not feel like going there and dealing with the same drunk and high people. I never really planned to be a club owner nor do I want to be one but some things in life are just unexpected. Instead of sitting home bored I decide to go to my brother's house. To see what his dumbass is up to, nothing better to do.
I knock on his door and Asia opens, "Hey Hater, I mean Huey." She grins.
"Hello to you too, China or is it Japan?" I tap my chin thoughtfully. We did this every time we saw each other. I find Asia way more tolerable than Cindy, even though she would still entertain my brother's stupid shenanigans'. She keeps him grounded as well, he's less wild around her. So that I appreciate especially.
"Very funny nigga."
I walk past her, "Where is Riley?"
"Getting ready, we are about to go out." She tells me. I examined her more than before, she is dressed up.
I nod, "Oh where?"
"This new club people are talking about. Cindy, Caesar, Jazmine, and Logan are there already. You should come too." She offers, shrugging her shoulders.
I scowl, "No thanks."
"Why that face?"
"I don't like to be around a lot of people." Not the full truth but not a complete lie.
"Or is it because you don't want to see Jazmine with a certain someone." Bingo. Asia wiggles her eyebrows, suggestively.
"That too. I don't want to see her or that lame ass boyfriend of hers." I admit honestly.
Asia folds her arms, "Come on now, you're not going to get her back with that kind of attitude."
I raise an eyebrow, "Who said I wanted her back?" I do. Did. Ugh why couldn't I just figure out exactly how I feel.
She looks at me skeptically, "Anyone with eyes can see that you still want Jazmine and she wants you too."
"Doesn't seem that way."
"Trust me she does. I know my friend, she's just too stubborn to admit it. Both of you are."
"Shouldn't you be telling me to stay away from her, like your friend Cindy did." I am so lost right now. But then again it's a fact that Asia is smarter than Cindy.
"Nah it would be better for all of us if y'all just got back together." Asia states, shrugging her shoulders.
"I don't know about that."
"Yo shawty- Oh shit what up gay ass hater?" Riley walks into the living room. I'm used to my brother's stupidity so I just ignore him.
"So what, you too good to speak to me in my own house?" Riley provokes me.
Asia groans, "Riley talk to your brother please, he needs help."
"I'm not taking any advice from someone who failed the second grade." I scoff.
"Aye bro! Why you gotta go there?" Asia rolls her eyes, walking away from us.
"You started it with that dumb nickname."
"My fault nigga, forgot you sensative too." Riley cackles.
"Alright I'm going home, didn't come here for this." I start to walk away.
"Just wait nigga. Tell me what's the problem?" He actually sounds sincere this time.
I sigh, " I- it's just Jazmine. I don't know what to do."
"Man you're still tripping over her Mariah looking ass."
I glare at Riley, "Are you going to listen or not?"
He puts his hands up, "My bad, continue."
I take a deep breath, "I walked out of her life thinking it was for the best, which I still think it is. But my feelings for her didn't just disappear, I don't believe they ever will… I'm no good for Jazmine which means I just have to stay away."
"Well this sounds like a classic case of you bitching out as always." Riley says and I look at him, scowling, but I'm also confused, "I'm saying every time things get way too much for you to handle for example, your feelings then you walk away." I did tend
"That's not the case here, she has a boyfriend. Clearly she's moved on." I tell him.
"That's not what I mean Huey. How do I put this?... You like to be calm and feel in control of your feelings all the time but when you care deeply for someone all that goes out the window. You'll have feelings you don't understand, ones that you can't control and you can't understand why. That shit will drive you crazy if you don't just admit how you feel. You've got to put yourself out there." Riley finishes. For the first time in a while he's actually said something that made sense and he was genuine about it. He's correct though, I do need to put my feelings out there. But being vulnerable scares me for so many different reasons.
"I understand. But She's still with someone Riley."
"So? Fight for her nigga!" Riley exclaims.
"You're right." Fight for Jazmine. I don't know what took me so long to get that through my head. I'm going to fight for her.
"Yo even Chris could probably beat that nigga ass." My brother cracks up. I pinch the bridge of my nose, of course he meant literally put my hands on ole dude. I should have known. I mean I have no problem doing that either. Jazmine's worth all of it.
"Are you ready Riley?" Asia has her purse in hand, waiting at the door.
"Yeah, let's be out." Riley walks over to her, "You straight bro? Know what you about to do?"
I nod my head, "You know you're actually kind of wise Riley."
He screws his mouth up, "Nigga that's gay." Anddd there he goes again. I take back what I said a second ago.
Back at The Club
Jazmine's POV
"Yo let's dance!"
I make my way to the dance floor after 5 drinks or was it 6? Hmm I don't know but it was good and it made me feel good. Usually I would be uncomfortable dancing with all these sweaty bodies near me but I don't care. I am really feeling the music, I start to dance sensually to the song. I forgot what it's called at the moment but I like the melody. I see Cindy dancing on Caesar and we smile at each other before I close my eyes. Moving to the beat. Suddenly, I feel a body press against me and arms wrap around my waist. I turn my head meeting eyes with Logan, he must have liquid courage in him because he's never this bold. I sway my hips and grind against him while he follows my movements, his hands on my hips. We stay like that for a few, until I spin around to face him. We rock to the beat, staring into each other's eyes.
He rests his hand on my cheek and I don't know if it's the strobe lights or the margaritas in my system but I don't see Logan looking back at me. I see Huey. My mind has to be playing tricks on me or my imagination has got the best of me. I convinced myself. But what's worse is when he kisses me I envision Huey. When I close my eyes, I taste him, I can smell his familiar scent, my hand in his soft afro. I picture his lips that mine are moving against. I wish Huey was here, I want him here. 'Wait what?' I unlock my lips and open my eyes. But those eyes looking back weren't Huey, I can't believe I thought it was truly him. Now that I'm back to reality, What is wrong with me? I back away from Logan, who has a sheepish look on his face with a hint of confusion. I can most likely guess why, I've never kissed him like that before.
"Be right back." I mouth to him. I walk over to the bathroom and bump into Caesar causing the two of us to drop our phones.
"My bad Jazzy!"
"It's cool." The both of us pick up our phones. I continue to walk to the bathroom. Once inside there I didn't really have to go, I just needed to splash my face with cool water, I felt hot. When the coldness hits my face it feels amazing. I dry my face and hands with a paper towel, then pick up my phone. I want to check my notifications but it won't open, I look closer and realize it's not my phone.
"Oh shit. This is Caesar's." I find myself laughing just because. Let me go find him and bring it back. I'm about to leave the bathroom when his phone starts ringing.
'Incoming call from Fro head.' That can only be one person. I shouldn't answer, this isn't my phone. My last bit of sense tells me. But drunk me overpowers that voice. After the fourth ring, my fingers swipe the screen.
"Percy." I say into the phone. My drunken brain calls him by his middle name.
"Jazmine?" He sounds confused, "Why do you have Caesar's phone?"
"I don't know. That's a good question. Why do I have his phone?" I giggle.
"You've been drinking?" I can't decipher if he was asking or stating it.
"Hmm maybe." I croak.
"Where are you?" His tone is rough.
"I'm fine, where are you?" Part of me wants to see him but the other part is still mad.
"Jazmine." He breathes. I know he's becoming irritated but my mind is too fuzzy to care.
"Relax Huey. You're too serious sometimes, maybe you need a drink." I laugh.
He sighs, "How many drinks did you have?"
"Mmm maybe like five or six, I believe." I look at my figure in the mirror. Even drunk I look good.
"Jazmine, did you hear what I said?" Pay attention girl.
"Hm?" I hum.
"You had five or six of what?" I can hear his annoyance from having to repeat himself.
"Margaritas… the limes were good…why didn't we pass a lime from mouth to mouth at a party, that would have been sexy ." I say with a grin. I could picture the look on his dumb face right now. Well handsome, amazingly beautiful face but he doesn't deserve the compliment.
"Great, you're faded." I can just tell he's pinching the bridge of his nose right now.
"Where are you guys?"
"Nunya." I respond childishly.
"Just tell me."
"Okay fine, we're… somewhere." I laugh. I don't know why that was so funny.
"Grow up and stop playing around, Jazmine." His voice becomes harsh.
"Awwww are you mad Percy?" I tease.
"I'm not mad, you're just playing games I don't have time for."
"But you have time to entertain multiple women." I say smartly.
"What Jazmine? Now you're just saying anything because you're drunk."
"Oh so now I don't know what I'm talking about?" I reply angrily.
"I didn't say that. Just go give Caesar his phone please."
"Don't tell me what to do, I'll give it back when I want." He always thinks he knows everything.
Another sigh, "I understand you're in your feelings right now but it's not safe for you to be out-" I hang up before he finishes the rest of what he has to say. He should count himself lucky that I even was talking to him. He always knows how to ruin the mood. The phone rings again but I just ignore it. I walk out the bathroom and find Caesar.
"Here's your phone." I hand it to him.
"Nah I'm fucked up, I didn't even realize I had yours." The both of us laugh as he hands me my phone.
"Jaz!" I see Asia heading towards me with Huey with braids? OH wait that's Riley, Alright no more drinking for me tonight.
"Are you okay? You look off the shits." Asia asks me.
"I'm good, girl." I smile, "Riley!" I hug both Riley and Asia.
"Yo you good Mariah?" He looks at me strangely.
I roll my eyes, "I'm fine, why does everyone keep asking me that… Geez, can't a girl just be enjoying herself?"
"Alright well we are going to get a drink. Be right back." Asia and her boo walk to the bar.
"I'm going to dance!" I announce to no one in particular.
"Can I join you?" It's Logan.
I smile, "Of course, Handsome." I turn around and put my hands on his neck and rock my body to the beat. Logan puts his hands on my hips and brings me closer. He closes the gap between us. Our bodies are touching, this is very dirty for us. I should feel comfortable but I don't. I've only ever felt comfortable being this close with Huey. Oh my god, Stop thinking about Huey! I try to get more into grinding to relinquish him from my thoughts. I fail. Even liquor couldn't do the trick. Ugh. I can't do this, it's time to go home. I've come to terms with the fact that I need to leave. I am obviously drunk, my feet hurt, and I'm becoming tired anyway.
I move away from Logan, "Can you take me home please?"
"Sure." He agrees. I find each of my friends and tell them I'm leaving. They were upset clearly but they understood. I clutch onto my purse following Logan to the car. On the way there I stop in my tracks.
"What are you doing here?"
A/N: I want to clear up a few things for this chapter and the next chapter just incase any of you are confused. So Jazmine isn't blackout drunk but she's like above the level of being tipsy. If that makes sense, she's loss her balance a bit but she isn't slurring too crazy. Keep that in mind lol.
Anyways Review people! You guys lowkey dry, like tell me your thoughts on this chapter and last chapter, please.
Peace!
