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“I’m high, so you know I’m ready to eat,” Hay stated. We looked at each and cackled like hens.

Bryte rolled her eyes to the ceiling, trying not to laugh at her little sister’s reply. “I’m ready to eat too, and for the record, Hay, I was talking to all y’all and not just you. I wasn’t singling you out. Let’s start over. Hey, sister.” Bryte leaned over and pulled Haylow into a tight hug.

Hay squeezed her tighter and looked at me. She stuck her tongue out at me like I’d done her earlier. I shook my head and picked up my menu. Bryte and Hay separated.

Rusha took her seat next to me. “Now, that’s more like it. Let’s get some drinks, appetizers, and food going. I’m starved. Vo put my ass through the mattress this morning. The dick always hit different before we part from each other. I need all the food I can get.”

We all chuckled at Rusha. Her ass has literally sexed life back into Bravo.

“Rusha, don’t nobody wanna hear about how our brother takes you to pound town,” Hay voiced, dancing in her seat to the restaurant music.

“I second that shit,” Bryte added, laughing.

“Y’all shut up. You heathens don’t have a choice but to listen,” Rusha shot back, signaling a waiter.

We all laughed a little more until the waiter came over. One by one, we placed our orders. When our drinks and appetizers were served, I found a little courage to express my feelings. I cleared my throat, and three pairs of eyes zoomed in on me.

“Ladies, there’s some things I’d like to discuss with y’all,” I revealed.

Hay grinned. “Spill the beans. I been dying for this tea.”

“What tea?” Bryte and Rusha questioned in unison.

“Well, y’all know I’ve been seeing Cache.”

Rusha wore a confused face. “Who’s Cache? I thought you were talking to Peel?”

“They the same people, girl.” Bryte chimed in.

Rusha smiled and nodded.

“Aww, I see what’s going on. That man told you to call him by his government name and not his street name. Oh, I love it, but go ahead and fill us in,” she said eagerly.

“Yeah, he did. He’s so intentional with everything he says and does. His sweet and thoughtful side motivates me to wanna be around him all the time. I’m also still a little apprehensive and nervous.”

“Really? Why do you feel that way, boo?” Bryte probed.

“What if we make it to the point where sex is the next step while we’re dating? Y’all know I’m inexperienced. I know how to look sexy, but I don’t know how to be sexy. That’s what I’m worried about,” I professed.

“Oh, I see. Your feelings are completely valid. I understand where your apprehension is coming from. I was nervous my firsttime. Hell, most women are. You don’t have to go out of your way to be someone you’re not. Cache clearly likes you for who you are.

“When the time comes for you and him to make love, be upfront about your virginity, and if Cache is the man I know him to be, you won’t have anything to worry about. Don’t go in with the intention of trying to please him. You being there is more than enough. All you have to do is relax and let Cache guide you,” Bryte advised.

“Way to go, best friend. I couldn’t have said it better myself,” Rusha coached.

“I agree with you, big sis. You knocked that one out of the park,” Hay added, smacking on her waffle and chicken bite.

“You made me feel a whole lot better, but are you sure that’s all I have to do? I guess I’m overthinking it because he works around all those women at the club,” I confessed.

“I see why you feel that way. It’s pretty faces and curvy bodies all over the place, but he already done told you not to worry about them. It’s you that Cache wants. He told you that in the flower shop that day,” Haylow countered.

Rusha chortled. “Cache playing for keeps, and you have to be as well. So, who you choosing? Cache or the dancers?”

“Cache,” I responded confidently.

“Alright then. Let the other bullshit go. He don’t even play with them women. Mostly everybody in that place scared of him. Besides, you know I still work there part-time, doing their hair and makeup, and you know I ain’t never gon’ let some bullshit pop off between him and another woman, when I know y’all working on something together.

“This journey is scary, but you’re not alone. We all got your back. Plus, Bravo and Tread would be on his ass. They work a lot, but family is sacred to them. Let your guard down, and enjoy this time with him,” Rusha motivated me.