text: “YEAH! IT DOESN’T COST TO MEET MEN.”
Samaya’s text: “A one-time registration fee and they make sure funds are legit. And, I can look all I want to without them all in my face…”
Queen’s text:: “That’s too much! You can pay a fee to get in a nightclub and see men in the flesh. Lol.”
Samaya’s text: “If someone comments or likes your pictures only you can see it. My inbox, always full of nude photos, and long-ass paragraphs of horny fuckers.”
Queen’s text: “I hope you don’t respond to that horny bullshit! It seems like the more money a person has, the freakier.”
Samaya’s text: “Well my Sketch only has a little information.”
Queen’s text: “Then they know all your business, NOPE!”
Samaya’s text: “I have one face picture, one full body in that long white dress Jai designed. My hair straight as usual, and you know my body moistened down, French tips, and my lip gloss shining.”
Queen’s text: “You’re always extra.”
Samaya’s text: “Want me to set you one up?”
Queen’s text: “HELL NO! I’m good. Omw!”
*****
They sat around the fireplace sipping on wine, flaming, looking over her Lovely Vines page, and laughing at all the alerts she was getting.
Queen said, “Look, girl! Look!”
When they saw the new alert coming from him, they both smiled hard. Samaya was waiting for Queen to snitch on herself because she tried setting her up with him before.
Samaya never paid attention to how fine he was, but she knew the name well.
Samaya said, “I should give his fine chocolate ass some time. He liked a few of my pictures to get my attention, I see.”
Queen said, “Look at the other fellas compared to him.”
Samaya said, “They’re all saying the same lame-ass shit. He looks familiar.”
Queen said, “Let’s check out his sketch. Let’s be a little nosy!”
Samaya said, “Check him out. He’s a business owner, with almond brown skin, brown eyes, six foot four, an elegant taper with a full beard, mustache, solidly built body, and single.”
Queen said, “Go to the other pictures. I think you should breathe, bitch! Quit drooling and shit.”
They started checking pictures for females and kids.
Samaya said, “Should I hit the ‘like’ button to this one?”
Queen said, “Yes, bitch! Get his attention!”
Samaya said, “Anyways! Have you been to the storage?”
Queen said, “I went last week! It’s your turn! Yes, I know! We’re going to move it soon.”
Samaya said, “No! Let’s repackage it, so it doesn’t mildew.”
Queen said, “Or, we could just put it in the car and move it. Problem solved!”
*****
That morning, Samaya went for her morning run around the lake and saw Chad doing pull-ups on the bars. The sun shined on the lake and glared onto his body, making his monkey ass look good.
She kept jogging past him all cool, not noticing that Chad was right behind her, picking her up off her feet from behind. She screamed until she saw Chad’s face as if she didn’t notice him.
Samaya said, “What the fuck, dude!”
Chad said, “Calm your pretty ass down.”
She yelled while hitting him in his chest in a playful way, noticing his fake empty smile. This bitch fine as fuck, Chad thought. Chad laughed, knowing he’s never had a chance with her anyway, so he enjoyed the hitting while it lasted.
Chad said, “Bet your ass don’t run past me no more, acting like you didn’t see me. What you’ve been up to, Samaya?”
Samaya said, “Shit, Chad! You scared the fuck out of me.”
Chad politely grabbed Samaya’s hand and began running with her to complete the run around the lake, trying to convince her to hit another lick with him.
When he walked her over to her car, he opened the door for her. He placed his business card in her sports bra, seeing that she was rolling better than him, and that made him want her more.
Chad said, “This time, use it! Hopefully, I get a yes for an answer.”
Samaya said, “I get busy.”
Chad said, “Why are you scared? It’s quick money.”
Samaya said, “I’m not the same young thirsty-ass girl anymore. I make real money now!”
Chad said, “It can be between us, Samaya.”
Samaya said, “I’ll think about it.”
*****
Queen went out that morning and picked up some groceries while Samaya was out running. When she returned, Queen had breakfast and coffee ready for them.
Queen said, “Bitch! How you got money and no food? I don’t get it! How are you thick in the ass like that, seriously?”
Samaya said, “I buy when I’m hungry, okay! Let’s go before the gym gets crowded.”
Queen said, “Yo ass want to see that sexy trainer. Horny ass!”
Samaya said, “He is fine! I know he’s probably fucked half his clients already. I saw Chad irritating ass.”
Queen said, “Please don’t deal with him. He’s bad news. Had us running for our life type shit.”
Samaya said, “I’m not thinking about hitting any licks. I’m past all that dumb shit.”
Queen said, “I’ve seen that look before, Samaya. You have a lot of money, so there’s no need for that thirsty shit.”
Samaya said, “We were hungry and desperate back then. The fuck! I’m not stupid for no nigga.”
Queen said, “Bringing him up done spoiled my appetite. The twins called again today. They’re ready to come up here with us.”
Samaya said, “We need to go find your mom and daddy’s ass.”
Queen said, “Your mom said she’ll be out of treatment in three months.”
Samaya said, “Well, hopefully, Pops get out of jail and stay out of the streets this
