Page 37 of A Player's Prayer
Enjoy your breakfast tomorrow on that hard ass floor then. I love you!
I was frustrated with him but was too tired to deal with his shit. Stomping up the stairs, I entered my bedroom and was pissed all over again. My California King bed that I loved so much was stripped of its sheets and pillows. Leaving the room, I stomped down the hall to my linen closet, only to see that all my extra sheets and pillows were gone.
Me:
Adrian! Where are my fuckin’ pillows and sheets?!
Ex-Nigga:
My trunk. I’m all the warmth and cushion you need. Take me back if you want a good night’s sleep.
Sighing heavily, I shut my eyes and rubbed my temple. A headache was brewing, and I knew it was going to be bad. Walking over to my dresser, I removed my glasses to place them in the case. Since I’m a neat freak, I noticed when the other cases were no longer aligned the way I left them. Something told me to open them, and when I did, I screamed in frustration.
Blind wanch.
I love you.
Wild+Kodi 4eva.
Wild decided to be a dickhead and scratch words into all of my lenses. He knows I don’t play about my glasses and goes and does something like this. How did I get involved with someone so juvenile?
Me:
I’m going to kill you! Why would you do that to my glasses?!
Ex-Nigga:
You think I’m gonna have you out here looking for another nigga? Your eyes are for me and me only with your blind ass. Take me back and you can ball out at Visionworks on me. I’ll even let you get Gucci frames.
Blocking his number, I was too angry and too exhausted to fight with him. Although he and I weren’t in a good space, I still wanted to celebrate my birthday at his brother’s club. Going would also give me an opportunity to smack the shit out of him for fucking with me and my house.
Amelia and I weren’t able to shop while we were in Florida, so we decided to make a day of it tomorrow. I was excited to find something classy yet sexy because all of the running I’d been doing on the trail had my hips, thighs, and ass looking right. I planned to narrow down what color I was wearing tonight so that I wouldn’t be too indecisive tomorrow. Deciding to make a sandwich before I got in my sheetless bed, I made my way back downstairs just as my phone began to ring.
“Hello?” I answered skeptically at the unknown number. “Who is this?”
“Silly me, thinking you would have saved my number when I gave it to you.” Dr. Morrison’s deep voice flowed through my receiver. “Did I wake you?”
Glancing over at the clock on the wall, I noticed it was only a little after nine. “Not at all. I was about to fix a bite to eat before bed. Traveling makes me tired.”
Working with Dr. Morrison wasn’t bad, but the man had been very persistent. He’s always making slight remarks here and there, but it’s never too out of line. He gave me his number again when I got back from whatever that break was in hopes that I would finally go on a date with him. The chances are pretty slim to none, regardless of my status with Adrian or any other man.
“Ah, I understand. A woman as beautiful as you doesn’t need much sleep, though. If it makes you any prettier, we’re in a world of trouble.” I couldn’t help but giggle at his corniness as I opened my refrigerator. It was short-lived when I saw there was nothing inside but milk, water, and cheese. “Did I say something wrong?”
“No.” I sighed heavily. “I was about to fix me some food, but there’s nothing here.”
“How about you meet me for a little late-night snack? There’s a pizza spot near the park where we run that’s still open. There’s no pressure—just a small meal amongst friends.”
Leaning against the counter, I nibbled my bottom lip and thought about his offer. While I didn’t want to be bothered by him, there is no way I was going to be able to sleep comfortably without eating. Saying, “What the hell?” I grabbed my keys and agreed to meet him there. Locking up my townhouse, I stepped into the dark of the night and headed to the pizzeria. It didn’t take me long before I was out of my car and sliding into the booth across from the doctor.
“This dinner is on you, right?” I asked once we got the menus and were settled. The place was pretty dead, so I hoped that meant we would be in and out. “You’re the doctor, so I know you got it.”
“Yeah, I got it. You, too, if you let me.” He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. “You know, even dressed down, you’re still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”
Looking down at myself, I was simply dressed in an oversized shirt and biker shorts. My hair was in its natural state because I wanted to get braids for the party. His comment about “having me” didn’t go unnoticed. I just chose not to pay it any mind. I don’t want to cuss this man out before I eat, so I’m going to let it go.
“So, how was your trip home?” he asked as we began to eat. We kept it simple with a pepperoni pizza and two waters. “I know your family was happy to see you. Did your man go with you?”
Eyeing him closely, I covered my mouth as I continued to eat. “It wasn’t that type of trip, so there was no need for my man to go. It was more so… business-related. My friend accompanied me, and we had a decent time. Nothing to brag about.”
