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" I accept your apology Nakita, I aint gonna lie .You had me fucked up for awhile. I never saw our relationship ending the way it did...truth be told I didn't see us ending at al . Everything happens for a reason though, so who are we to question it?" Tyson said.

" That's bullshit Tyson. You know it and I know it. Everything that messed up our relationship happened because I let it. There was no divine intervention." Kita said bitterly.

Tyson laughed " You do know me. I was thinking that myself but I wasn't trying to make you feel bad. I didn't ask you to meet for lunch to make you feel bad." Tyson said smiling. " Nakita all the flowers,candy and cards have to stop. I don't need or want any of that." Tyson paused when the waiter came and took their orders. When the waiter left the table he continued.

" What we had is in the past and even though a lot of shit happened that could make me feel negative about you I'm choosing to remember the Nakita I first knew. I know you're not all bad regardless of how we ended. If I chose to just see the bad in you that wouldn't be saying much about me and the women I choose to associate myself with would it?" Tyson said.

" Tyson can I ask you something?" Kita said

" Yeah go ahead" " If you weren't seeing this woman...,"

" Her name is Jazzlyn" Tyson said.

" If you weren't seeing
Jazzlyn
right now do you think you and I could have worked things out?"Nakita asked.

" Not at al . Jazzlyn has nothing to do with me not giving you another chance. I'd never want to be with you again. Too many lies were told Nakita. I'll never live my life with a woman I can't trust. Till this day I don't know if you ever were really sleeping with another man …,”

" I wasn't" Nakita tried to interrupt and Tyson stopped her.

" Stop Nakita. You're missing the point and at
this
point it doesn't matter if you did or didn't. It was not knowing that was tearing me up. Wondering if every word that came out of your mouth was a lie. That's worse than the actual act...at least for me it is. In addition to the other things you did, stealing money from me Nakita?" Tyson said shaking his head " So for me it wouldn't matter if I was single Nakita, I'd never go back to you. So don't even think about coming at Jazzlyn sideways and getting it in your head thinking she's standing between us OK ? I know how you can get. Which is why we had that restraining order before." Tyson said.

" OK,OK! I believe you Tyson...I had to ask." Kita said laughing. "I'm done. It took me just recently to accept it Tyson but I have. I do know you, your right about that. I realize this is a good bye lunch and you don't keep ex-girlfriends as friends so I accept responsibility and thanks for this talk...and lunch. I'm officially over wondering what could have been. " Kita said " Now let's eat before I start thinking about it all and go into a depression. You know something Tyson? This would be so much easier to take if you showed up here today and had suddenly turned ugly. Why aren't you losing your hair already like a lot of other white men your age? Hold on wait...are you at least having to take Viagra now Tyson ?" Kita asking leaning in seriously wanting to know!

Tyson started laughing" Nakita don't try and jinx me just because we're not together anymore. I'm good and gonna stay good in
all
areas." Tyson said." You never would call me Kita like everyone else did." she observed " Back then I didn't feel about you like everyone else did, You were
my
Nakita."

Tyson and Kita finished up their lunch and he walked her to her car and wishing her well with everything. As he was walking back to his car he couldn't help but think about how well things had gone. I guess that was just something we needed to do to clear the air completely. We went from loving each other to fighting and restraining orders and nothing in between. I'm glad we got things settled between us once and for all ,Tyson thought driving back to his office.

I'm so glad it's Friday I don't know what to do Jazzlyn thought to herself walking into the lobby of her building. Jazzlyn stayed in building A which also housed the leasing office. Anytime there was a community meeting for the residents or any other get together the complex was hosting, fortunately all Jazzlyn had to do was take the elevator down to the lobby. As she walked in she noticed a booth set up with a sign that said Kuts and Kurves Fitness Center. Jazzlyn saw two employees who were in great shape signing some of the residents up. Hell let me see what this is al about. I've been working out at the community center but last week when I came in, there was a homeless man harassing me for change when I was on the el iptical machine!Jazzlyn thought to herself with a frown.

" Excuse me Miss, do you work out? I know you're doing something to keep yourself looking so good" Jazzlyn looked at his name tag, it read Bishop.

" Actually I do. I was just going to start looking into finding somewhere new to work out. Are you al here because you're giving discounts to the residents? If so sign me up !" Jazzlyn said with a smile. By the time Jazzlyn made it up to her apartment she had free two week passes for herself and Tyson. Bishop the Kuts and Kurves guy looked a little disappointed when she said she wanted it for her boyfriend too...that brotha was fine though! Jazzlyn changed into something comfortable and then started cleaning up her place room by room. May as well get it done so I can spend my time with Tyson this weekend. Jazzlyn was just about done when her cell phone rang.

" Hey Antonio" Jazzlyn said when she saw her brothers name come across the screen.

" Hey babygirl I'm downstairs on my way up" Antonio said.

" OK, I'll see you in a minute." Jazzlyn said hanging up. I'm glad he stopped by even though this is a rare surprise. Show up to dinner with a white man and I guess my brothers want to check on me now? Jazzlyn thought shaking her head. Jazzlyn heard the doorbell ring and went to answer.

" Hey Antonio" Jazzlyn said giving her brother a hug and a kiss.

" Hey girl I came over here to check on you. What you have to drink in here?It's hot as hel outside."

" Soda,juice or water?" Jazzlyn said" Antonio you know I love and appreciate all you and Rashads advice, you're the best brothers anyone could have but I have to be honest I have never been so embarrassed of you two in my life! What was that show you two put on ? Even daddy was acting up. I couldn't believe you al . I'm glad you're here so we can talk about it. I already spoke to mommy about it but come on, you guys were out of line! " Jazzlyn said.

" Wel what did you expect us to say when you show up to dinner with some random ass white boy?
My
sister? I aint even gonna lie, I don't like that shit at al . It makes me sick to think about my baby sister over here laying up with some white man. You do know if you two don't work out ...aint no decent black man gonna want you after he's had you. I don't give a damn how "down" you think his ass is!" Antonio said.

Jazzlyn stood there in shock." So what? I'm your sister who you're supposed to love but I'm trash now Antonio? I'm dirty now? Is that what you’re saying?" Jazzlyn asked in absolute shock.

" Look Jazzlyn I'm your brother, and you know I love you. All I want is for you to be happy. I'm just trying to be honest with you. How long have you been dating this guy? A few months? I'm telling you what some people wont and even if you're mad and don't like it I'm going to tel you. He's a smart ass to! I wanted to knock his fucking teeth down his throat sitting at my mamas table!" Antonio said." You're a beautiful, talented ,smart queen. Why would you lower yourself to be laid up with a white man? You grew up with your father in your house loving you everyday from the day you were born!

You're gonna slap dad in the face by laying up with some white man? Even with me and Rashad, you aint never seen us laid up with no white women!Hel I dated that Mexican chick for a hot minute but that was it!" Antonio said standing and pacing in front of her. " I know some of these brothers out here leave a lot to be desired for good black women but damn Jazzlyn ,what you're just giving up on black men? There are plenty of brothas out here that would jump through hoops to be with you. I love you babygirl but on that note I'm leaving because I can't lie, I'm real disappointed in you right now. I know Rashad and dad are too" Antonio said as he walked out the door.

Jazzlyn sat there with a million thoughts running through her head. Was Antonio right? Was she selling out?Only dating Tyson because of what she'd gone through with Darien? Jazzlyn thought about everything she'd always envisioned for her future and one thing was true...all of it included a black man just like her father. Children that were chocolate brown just like her. If things went the way she had a feeling they could go with Tyson, she would never have the black family she always envisioned herself having . I know I'm the one who has to live my life but I'd be lying to myself if I said I'm not real y bothered by what my brothers and especially my daddy think of me. I do care a little what people think. Jazzlyn walked into her bedroom to take a shower.

Tyson stepped off the elevator and headed straight to Jazzlyns place. I guess I'll use my new key Tyson thought to himself laughing." Jazzlyn!" Tyson heard the shower going and smiled taking off his clothes and walking into the bathroom.

" Baby it's me" Tyson called out pulling back the shower curtain and stepping in." Hi baby" Jazzlyn managed to mumbled not wanting him to see her crying.

" Oh I aint seen and barely talked to you al day. You better come better than that!"

Tyson said laughing. Jazzlyn turned around and put her arms around his waist holding him close. It wasn't until then Tyson noticed she was crying.

" Baby what's wrong? What is it?" Tyson said looking her " Jazzlyn! Why the hell are crying? Nobody did anything to you did they ?"

" No I'm OK. I was just thinking about some things. I don't want to talk about it right now."

" Jazzlyn I get home and you're stand in the shower crying what the hell do you mean you don't wanna talk about it?" Tyson said turning off the shower and getting out. Tyson handed her a towel and wrapped one around his waist.

" Come on " Tyson said taking her hand and leading her to her bed " Sit down Jazzlyn" Tyson said pulling her desk chair directly in front of her and sitting down "

Jazzy baby tel me why you're crying? You can tel me anything you know. I love you,I'm here to help you in any way I can and if I can't do it, I'll find someone who can." Tyson said.

"I know you love me Tyson and I love you too. I'm just working a few things out in my head OK?" Jazzlyn said leaning in to kiss him. " Please don't worry. No one hurt me."

Tyson stared a Jazzlyn for a few minutes to the point Jazzlyn had to look away." OK

Jazzlyn if you don't want to talk to me I can't make you. As long you know I'm here OK.

This is only going to work between us if we trust each other baby. I'm trusting you with me, my heart and everything I am, Jazzlyn and I hope you feel the same about me."

Tyson said " Look do you want me to go?"

" I don't want you to go Tyson. Sometimes you just have to work certain things out yourself. I'll be fine." Jazzlyn said trying to shake off the conversation with Antonio. "

Guess what I got us? Was the table for Kuts and Kurves stil there when you came in? I got us a two week trial membership. Let's go there and check it out in the morning OK?

I'd say let's go now it would make me feel better, but I came home started cleaning up and my brother stopped by so now I'm not in the mood to go anywhere." Jazzlyn said rubbing her body down with lotion. " Oh your brother came by huh? Which one?" Tyson asked.

" Antonio, he only stayed for a little bit though." Jazzlyn said. " I see. Let me see your lotion. I need to bring mine over here all you have is this girly stuff" Tyson said laughing.

" I like the original style Jergens lotion. Oh baby bye the way I hope it's OK with you but Jevon called me today and wants us to go out to dinner with him and Sherica tomorrow night, I said we'd go. We need to get out for a change,I want to see my baby get all dressed up and show you off." Tyson said smiling.

" Dang! I haven't talked to Sherica this week, so her and Jevon are stil talking and everything ? That's good! Your friend better not be a dog! I'm not telling you that for my friends sake I'm saying it for your friends! My girl Sherica don't play around you know!"

Jazzlyn said rol ing her eyes at Tyson. " Don't look at me! Besides if they do start seeing each other, I don't want to be in the middle of none of they business and I don't want them in ours. That's why I avoid matchmaking! Some negative shit pops off between them two and you mad at me!"Tyson said. Jazzlyn smiled looking at Tyson thinking to herself,I love him. Why is it bothering me what
anyone
thinks?

"Wel you're tired so just lay down and relax,I'll make some dinner. Between both of our places I know we have something." Tyson said.

" Something quick honey, I have everything for tacos in there for sure, what about that?" Jazzlyn said pulling on some shorts and a tank top.

" Cool" Tyson said walking out to the kitchen. Tyson started putting everything he needed on the counter and was pissed! I knew it was more than she was trying to let on. Her brother Antonio gonna bring his ass over here to come talk shit about me I'm sure. Almost four months now and I aint never seen this muthafucka's face until the other night now he's visiting and shit.

Dating and Kids

Jevon laid back on his couch with his remote control in his hand flipping channels. He wasn't really paying attention because al his thoughts were on Sherica. They'd met for lunch twice that week and had a great time. Jevon was glad to find out just how much they had in common. The fact she was an aspiring lawyer and he a detective gave them even more to talk about. Not to mention the sexual attraction he felt for her. The way he saw her looking at him too he knew it wasn't one-sided. See, times like this I wonder if I should even keep seeing her? I want to see her
now
, Jevon thought to himself I know she doesn't have class tonight but she has her son. A woman with no kids I could cal her up, go over or ask her to come over with no problem. Shit I may as well get over all that since she's the one I want. Jevon picked up his phone to give Sherica a cal .