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Renee

I went and got another round of drinks even though I knew good and well neither one of us needed another. But what the hell? You only live once, and I knew I wouldn’t be back in this place again anytime soon. Although I have to admit I was having a hell of a time with the few folks in this place that were my age. I returned to the table just as Danielle came back and lowered onto the seat.

“Who the hell was that fine mothajumper?”

“His name is Chance.”

“Chance?” I frowned as I watched him move around the bar. “Where’s he from?”

“St. Louis, can you believe it?”

“St. Louis?” Something about him suddenly seemed familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it.

“What?”

“I don’t know. I was wondering if I knew him.” There was something about him, but there was no telling. I knew a lot of people. “So whassup with him?”

“Nothing really. I gave him my number so I’ll see if he calls me.”

At least she gave him her number. I thought with Ron being in the room she’d be scared to even try to step to another. The last time she did, Ron’s ass clowned Calvin. He stole on that negro before he saw it coming. Hee-hee! That was some funny shit. That’s a good sign. Maybe she was ready to move on. And it’s about damn time. Ron just ain’t worth losing sleep over.

I looked over and saw Landon heading our way. Leslie was nowhere in sight. “Whassup?” I asked as if I hadn’t been watching him since he left our table.

“I’m so sorry about all that.” His apology seemed sincere.

“Whassup with you and Leslie? ’Cause inquiring minds want to know.”

He shrugged like it was no big deal. “That’s the past.”

I rolled my eyes. “Must not be, the way she was sweating yo ass.”

Danielle gave him a hard look. “I think you need to go on back over there with her, ’cause Ima have to whup her ass if she come over here trippin’ again.”

“She left.”

I smiled. “Good, then have a seat.”