Page 37 of Perfect Rhythm
“I’m going to go find his ass,” she blurted, completely ignoring what I said. “Are you dressed?”
I scoffed. “I’m not going with you.”
“What?”
“I said, I’m not going with you. I have better things to do today.”
“Seriously? So you’re just going to leave me hanging?”
“For my sanity, yes,” I told her. “You like running up and down the street chasing after that nigga. I don’t.”
“Look, Nyx, I know you don’t agree with what Mecca and I have going on, but you’re my girl. I need you?—”
“No, Skye,” I said firmly.
I knew that wasn’t the response she was used to getting from me. But I wasn’t in the mood. I had my own shit to deal with.
“Okay, fine. But if my ass ends up in jail?—”
“It would beyourfucking fault,” I spat. “Because you shouldn’t be chasing after him in the first place.”
She huffed. “Fine, then what should I do?”
“Do nothing,” I replied. “For once, do absolutely nothing. Let him do what he’s doing, and you go on about your day. Take a break from all the craziness that comes along with him. Shit, I would’ve thought the time we spent on the road would’ve helped you do that. You were free of him the entire time we were gone.”
Silence filled the air.
“Well...I wouldn’t say I was free of him theentiretime.”
My shoulders dropped. I knew damn well my silly ass friend wasn’t about to tell me what I thought she was about to tell me.
I sighed. “What do you mean, Skye?”
“So, there might have been a few times that he got on a flight and came to see me while we were on the road.”
“Are you serious?”
“Yes, but?—”
“You know what? Forget it. I don’t even care about what happened back then. I’m focused on what’s going on right now, and right now, you need to take a break from his ass. At least for today. Sit this situation out. Don’t give him a reaction.”
There was a long pause.
I knew getting Skye to agree with what I was asking was a long shot. She was so used to all of the toxic shit that Mecca put her through, responding to his craziness was like second nature to her. But I wanted her to try.
“Fine. I won’t,” she finally replied.
“Thank you.”
“Mmhmm.”
“Try to keep yourself busy. Go to the gym or something,” I said. “I’ll call and check on you later. Love you, girl.”
“Love you too.”
Relieved, I ended the call and set my phone on the bathroom counter.
Catching my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t help but notice the glow that was taking over my face. Despite the bullshit that had tried to get an early start on ruining my day, I was feeling pretty good.
