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Samaya
Letting It Go
She didn’t deal with banks, nor liked the fact that other people knew your business with some shit called routing, and account numbers. Besides, she loved counting her shit, knowing she’d never finish. The thought of looking at it when she wanted to made her feel secure that she wasn’t going to be homeless and hungry again.
*****
Early mornings on the balcony watching the sunrise over his muscular body made her happy. I should go sit on his face, Samaya thought.
All the breakfast dates, lunch dates on the beach, and late suppers had her nose wide open.
They went shopping, to the movies, walks around the lake, amusement parks, on boat rides, and more.
These were the dates she always wanted from someone and more, yet missing her money coming in every day was on her mind. He’s paying me, but I’m missing the pole, Samaya thought as he massaged her booty cheeks.
When they spent time together, Isaiah made her laugh, tried to make her forget about the pole, and having feelings without having sex was beautiful, but she was starting to develop a fondness. She didn’t want to stop spending time with him, but the impression he gave her is something she’s never felt before from any man.
She decided to get all the ladies together, so she sent a group text, hoping Queen would come out, knowing she didn’t fuck with too many females.
Samaya’s text to the ladies: “Let’s meet at Moque’s Place around two pm :)”
All the ladies had their hair wrapped in a towel getting massages from head to toe, laughing about the men at the club going from tippers to wanting them to be their wives.
Jai said, “I like the smile and glow, girl! I haven’t seen you in the shop lately?”
Samaya said, “Getting some alone time. Thinking about my future.”
Jai said, “Hey now, that’s what’s up.”
Tara said, “Why be alone and you could have a man or friend. You should have met a man in that club or somewhere.”
Queen said, “Our motto! In one ear, out the other, when it comes to the men in that club.”
Samaya said, “Our motto was not to give out each other’s number either, but in this case, I don’t mind anymore.”
Queen said, “You do like him because I haven’t heard from you in a few days.”
Tara said, “Let her bond with the man. Is it a man?”
Samaya said, “Don’t play with me, sis! I like him, okay…”
Jai said, “Who? What’s his name?”
Toonie said, “Can she speak? Damn!”
They finished their massages, then went to get a pedicure and manicures as Moque poured them some champagne. When she went to pour some for Queen, she said, “No thanks.”
Jai said, “I hope he’s a good guy because I see you’re falling for him.”
Tara said, “Sometimes you might need to listen and follow your heart. Not all men are bad or cheaters. If they see you half naked, of course, they want to fuck.”
Toonie said, “Say it again, so they can hear you. She said, ‘Falling for him.’ Girl, please.”
Queen said, “Who are they? Toonie, don’t start that shit!”
Samaya said, “Anyways, do you remember the guy that threw all that money on me?”
Queen said, “Yes, bitch! What? Hope you got the digits.”
Samaya said, “Queen, you gave him my number, quit playing.”
Jai said, “He placed the stack of money down all politely while everyone else threw theirs.”
Queen said, “No, I didn’t, cousin! I stayed in the VIP with Merch all night after you danced. Seriously.”
Jai said, “I saw him talking to some big dude with a beard after you left the stage. What’s his name?”
Toonie said, “Here we go with this telling shit! I hope you’re happy, Samaya.”
Queen looked at Samaya, like, Rocky fat ass gave it to him, thinking he probably got a tip with his thirsty ass always begging.
Tara rolled her eyes because she wasn’t there, and deep down, she didn’t care because Skunk made sure she was happy, plus secure.
Samaya said, “He was waiting in the dressing room for me.”
Tara said, “Quit playing, sis! He bold as hell for that.”
Queen said, “Bitch, I saw him leaving. What he say?”
Samaya said, “That shit scared the shit out of me thinking the dressing room was empty.”
Jai said, “Did you fuck him? What’s his name?”
Toonie said, “Really?”
Samaya said, “No, bitch, but I will, with his fine chocolate ass, smelling good, and he dresses nice.”
Queen said, “You’re the oldest virgin, I know.”
Jai said, “Damn! You’re a virgin still?”
Toonie said, “Nosy ass! Samaya? How do you deal with this shit?”
Samaya said, “I’m not a fucking virgin. Quit saying that shit!”
Tara was all on her phone smiling, but still had something to say. “Who you fuck, Samaya?” Then she finished up with her text, as if she didn’t say anything.
Queen said, “Tara? Put your phone down!”
Tara said, “I need to check in with mines. That’s why y’all bitches lonely. Hello!”
The manicurist said, “What color, miss?”
Tara said, “Cotton candy, please! Because my man likes it!”
Queen said, “Whatever, Tara! Finish the story, Samaya.”
Samaya said, “He said, ‘I’m going to call you,’ but I didn’t give him my number.”
Jai said, “Oh, shit! Did he call?”
Toonie said, “Duh! Samaya, seriously? What’s her name again?”
Samaya said, “Yes! We’ve been hanging out a lot lately.”
Queen said, “Funny, because I don’t like her sister, and she’s irritating you.”
Jai said, “Excuse me? My friend invited me along. Therefore, I could care less who likes me.”
Queen sat there sipping her juice like that damn frog on the memes, knowing damn well Rocky didn’t give him the number. She also knew Samaya wasn’t about to tell Jai his name and Toonie was the wrong tree for Jai to be barking up.
Tara said, “It’s about time she gets some real dick.”
All the ladies laughed because they knew how uptight Samaya was about her feelings and personal business.
Samaya was the only one that wanted to wait until she found a husband, but the men that approached her lately had been dicks.
Her mother even tried introducing her to men at the church, grocery store, motel attendants, and the men at her dad’s job.
Samaya said, “Dick can’t make me money or happy.”
They all turned and looked at Samaya then laughed again when her purse fell on the floor, and her book fell out.
Tara said, “A book on how to love? Wow!”
Toonie said, “Let her be! We need to learn from somewhere. I hope you leave and live happily ever after.”
Queen said, “She’s not going nowhere. Stuck-up-ass bitch.”
Samaya said, “Why are you so harsh, Queen? We’ve been on a lot of dates, bitch.”
Tara said, “My sister is not stuck up! Maybe a bitch! But stuck up, never!”
Jai said, “Why do you ladies call each other bitches?”
Toonie said, “I’ll see y’all later, fam! I can’t do dumb!”
Queen said, “You’re worse than me! Yeah, you should leave…”
They all looked at Jai and started laughing because she was serious and decided not to say anything else until she had Samaya by herself. “Excuse her,” Samaya whispered as Toonie walked off.
Jai said, “So…where have you’ve been with him?”
Tara said, “Do you like him?”
Queen said, “Have y’all kissed? I need details!”
Samaya said, “For the record, I’m just picky. He wants to see me again tonight, ladies, for all the questions. We’ve been everywhere. Yes, I like him. He smells good, and our kisses are short but passionate.”
Jai said, “Damn! It sounds like a love story.”
Queen said, “Well, have you seen him naked? Does he have any bullet wounds or tattoos?”
Samaya said, “I’ve seen him in his swimming trunks. His body is perfect, with no tattoos or scars. I like how he picks me up, carries me on his back, and runs through the water when we’re on the beach.”
Jai said, “Okay! Are you going out? If so, have fun tonight, sweetie.”
Queen said, “You’re falling in love. Damn! Merch never ran on a beach with me on his back.”
Tara said, “Y’all dating? Sounds good.”
Samaya said, “I consider us dating, Tara. Yes, I’m going, Jai! I like how forward he is, and he knows what he wants in a relationship, Queen. Love though, Queen?”
Tara said, “Being forward is called pimping, sis…What’s funny?”
Jai said, “I’ve been taken to bathrooms, my office, and hotels. Never on the beach. Damn!”
Tara said, “Shit! Skunk hasn’t taken me to the beach either.”
Queen said, “Go out, so I can make all the money tonight. Thank you!”
Samaya said, “Tara can cover for me tonight. Right?”
Tara said, “Quit playing! Skunk is not letting me dance.”
Samaya said, “Not letting! Sounds like pimping, sis.”
“What’s funny? Y’all spitting drinks everywhere, damn!” Tara said.
Queen said, “Get that dick, girl. It’ll be money when you return.”
Samaya said, “Queen? Take Jai and break her in.”
Jai said, “Dancing? I’m clueless! Been done bust, my ass.”
Queen said, “I’ll teach you, baby! After a few flames to loosen you up, and some shots. You’ll be all right.”
Jai said, “No! I’m scared, bitch!”
Samaya said, “See how you just used ‘bitch’? There’s nothing to it.”
Queen said, “Form of expression. Call Toonie back. She gets it now.”
Samaya said, “Yo ass funny! Let Toonie be!”
Jai said, “Sitting around y’all for too long got me saying that shit. My bad!”
Tara said, “Scared of what? Dance like you riding a dick!”
Jai said, “Seriously, Tara?”
Tara said, “Seriously, Jai! It got me some money, and I don’t know shit about dancing.”
Samaya said, “Fake it until you make it.”
Queen said, “I need to call Toonie and tell her to come tonight?”
Samaya said, “I told her to come the other night, but she’s still tripping over the other night.”
Queen said, “Shhh…We got to many ears. I don’t know Jai like that.”
Jai said, “What you say, Queen?”
Queen said, “I said, ‘I need Jai to design some clothes for me.’ I might make more money.”
Jai said, “Oh…Thanks! Come through. I got you.”
The ladies kept laughing at one another, throwing shots at one another until they left and went shopping at the mall. Jai stopped and grabbed Jez on her way there, so she could help her pick up some fabrics.
Jez said, “Why are you grabbing all of the panties?”
Samaya said, “You can never have too many panties, Jez.”
Queen said, “You should grab some and quit watching, folks.”
Jai said, “Please stop, Queen!”
Jez said, “Do you feel pressed or something, huh?”
Queen said, “Press your goofy ass over there. Better yet, quit asking little-girl-ass questions.”
Tara said, “Can you both behave and shop. Damn! Grab some panties, Jez.”
Jez said, “Queen, you don’t want none!”
Samaya said, “I’ll buy them all in my size if I like them.”
Before anybody could speak another word, Queen grabbed a handful of panties and threw them at Jez, making sure they hit her in the face.
Jez said, “Told you! You are pressed, for what?”
Queen said, “I’ll press my fist through your face, skinny bitch!”
Samaya said, “Okay…Time to go. I’ll see you ladies another day.”
Jai said, “Yeah! All this trying behavior is unnecessary.”
Queen said, “Whatever! I’m about to bounce, ladies. My Merch calls for me.”
Tara said, “She said ‘trying behavior.’ I see you’re slick with your words, Jai?”
Samaya said, “Flying helicopter thongs? We’re acting a fool in lingerie. They’re about to put us out this bitch in handcuffs. Go to Merch, Queen!”
Tara said, “I’ll talk to you ladies tomorrow before my behavior becomes unnecessary with the slick talk.”
Jai said, “Nice hanging out, ladies, and I’ll call you tomorrow, Samaya. Come on, Jez!”
Jez said, “I’m not a damn pet or your kid. I’ll meet you at the shop later.”
*****
Samaya couldn’t wait to wear her new one-piece for Sai. When she got home, her concierge Coral greeted her every time, which was her best friend.
Samaya said, “Hi, Sai!”
Isaiah said, “Hello, beautiful. It’s this charming hotel on the other side of the beach. I’ll text you the direction and time.”
*****
Coral said, “Hey, girl! Who was that? You hung up all quick!”
Samaya said, “Hey, boo! What time you get off tonight?”
Coral said, “Same time, girl. What’s up with you missing in action? I miss my friend.”
Samaya said, “Come up after you clock out. I’ll tell you all about it.”
She told Coral everything from when she first met Isaiah, running into Chad, the drama between Queen and Jez. When she mentioned how Jai irritated Toonie, she noticed Coral got pissed at her from saying Toonie.
Coral said, “Baby…Mr. Isaiah is a keeper. I’d wish a man would pay my salary for me to kick it with him.”
Samaya said, “And, he knows how to kiss, bitch.”
Coral said, “Oh, Lort! You know what that means?”
Samaya said, “You’re nasty!”
Coral said, “Anywho! Have you ever asked Queen why she doesn’t like Jez? You know, Queen is my baby.”
Samaya said, “No. You know Queen doesn’t like nobody, and it took her a minute to fuck with Jai.”
Coral said, “I need to know before I investigate this broad. Are you sure she’s not the people? What? Quit looking at me like that!”
Samaya said, “All this time, I thought Jez was quiet and shy. She snap back with the shits! Make you want to choke her ass.”
Coral said, “She’s one of them, huh? Well, she’s met her match with Queen, baby. What’s up with Toonie since you mentioned her?”
Samaya said, “Toonie is not fucking with us like that. Jai is the cool one, and Jez is one of them. The thing about it, I don’t invite Jez. Her sister brings her along.”
Coral said, “‘Them quiet, pretty girls are evil, and always thinking up a plot.”
Samaya said, “That’s a lie! We’re all cute, and I’m not evil.”
Coral said, “See, baby, you’re brown! There’s a difference between evil and crazy. You know I love you, but we’ve done some crazy shit.”
Samaya said, “Yeah…Bitch, you right. You should go to the shop and see her.”
Coral said, “I’d beat that bitch ass she try me, baby. I got you!”
Samaya said, “I don’t need you getting a domestic. Never mind, crazy.”
Coral said, “What’s up with Chad? You know he’s bad news, so don’t even think about it because I’ll get your ass straight real quick.”
Samaya said, “I told him I’m not stressed anymore, and he still wants to pressure me.”
Coral said, “See, if I beat his ass, I can’t get a domestic charge. I bet’ not find out you’re plotting with this mothafucka either.”
Samaya said, “I’m not! Let me show you my outfit for tonight.”
Coral said, “Where’s the rest of it? Oh, you’re trying to get some dick, dick? Finally!”
Samaya said, “Oh my gosh! All of you irritating as hell. I’m not a virgin. You like it?”
Coral said, “Who you fuck? No…Seriously, don’t be stomping off!”
Samaya said, “Whatever! I’m about to get dressed. Call you later.”
*****
Man 2 said, “Told you she’s fucking him now. You don’t have shit coming.”
Chad said, “I see! Fuck, her…”
Man 2 said, “You thought she was about to fuck yo broke ass?”
Jai
Always Down
After Jai stopped in on Samaya’s performance the other night at the club, she made sure to pass out her business cards. She even acquired some men that came in shopping for their women and more dancing clients that night.
She started making drop-off visits if the money was right for the travel and taking orders in one run.
Clientele started expanding, so she had Jez ordering more fabric, supplies and assisting with the drawings. She hired Kimberly and Daisy part-time to give Jez a break.
Jai said, “I thought about dancing, sis. Seeing all that easy money fall for shaking ass, but you know my scary ass.”
Jez said, “Fuck that! Dad would kill you, then wake you up, and Mom would kill you again!”
Jai noticed that Queen beeped her line, and thought about calling her back, which she barely did after seeing people on certain levels. “You’re going to ignore me just like that?” Jez muttered.
Jai said, “Hey, Q! What’s up, girlie?”
Queen said, “Come to the club around eight PM!”
Jai said, “See you later.”
“What are you rolling your eyes for?” Jai laughed. “What’s going on with you?” Jez said in a concerned voice.
Jai said, “Sis? Why don’t you like Queen?”
Jez said, “Ugh! That’s who you were talking to? Ask her! Bitch always observing me and what I say.”
Jai said, “I will ask her! She’s cool people, just give her a chance. That’s just her demeanor. You see her family laughs at her.”
Jez said, “Her demeanor needs to be checked, and I’m not that bitch’s family.”
*****
Jai threw back a few tequila shots then started closing the shop up. She sent Daisy an e-mail to meet with her, knowing her sister and Kimberly weren’t going for more help.
Kimberly said, “I’m finished! See you ladies tomorrow.”
Jez said, “Bye! What’s the rush for, Jai? Who’s texting you?”
Jai said, “Good night! Thought I’d get a few lap dances in VIP from Queen. She knows how to kiss, and she could teach me how to dance.”
Jez said, “Quit playing! Now you like girls? And, I bet’ not ever hear about your dancing, period.”
Jai said, “You sounding just like Mom. Break loose, sis!”
Jez said, “When you get to your destination, text me.”
Jai said, “Okay, Dad! Break loose! I’m heading home first. You are coming with me?”
Jez said, “When I’m ready to break loose, I will. Thank you! Let me call Mommy dearest and tell her, so she doesn’t worry.”
Jai said, “Break loose!”
*****
Jez watched Jai get all cute wishing she dared to live like a rock star, knowing damn well she couldn’t hang. The more Jez watched her twin dance in front of the mirror, she started believing her sister wanted to dance. The thought made her not like Queen even more, and one thing she knew for sure was Jai couldn’t get turned out more than she already was.
Jez said, “When did you make that outfit? That’s revealing.”
Jai said, “I have a lot of them on the rack in my room. I haven’t brought them to the shop yet, Mom.”
Jez said, “Stop it! I’ll look at them later. We’re some pretty twins!”
Jai said, “You need to stop smoking that shit! What is that?”
Jez said, “Flame! Don’t knock it until you try it, sis.”
Jai said, “Let me take another shot because that shit stank and I need to smell my perfume.”
Jai said, “Anyways, I have a young lady named Daisy coming for her second interview tomorrow. I need you and Kimberly to be nice.”
Jez said, “Oh, really? Sounds good, I guess.”
Jai said, “I need more help with these new orders, especially when you are with Tara.”
Jez said, “Don’t do that. You knew I was finishing school and Tara is cool.”
Jai said, “I’m not jealous. I’m planning on opening a new shop across town, so I need to train someone soon.”
The other night Queen introduced Jai to Merch’s fine ass at the club, but she saw them talking beforehand and played it off like she didn’t see shit and just asked for more flame.
Jai had followed them to the hotel that night, and she wasn’t expecting Jai to go, but she did, and that’s all she wrote. Jai became her bitch, Merch’s side piece just like the rest of them, and they didn’t even know it and Merch didn’t either.
*****
Merch was fucking the shit out of Queen doing doggy style as Jai lay on the bed with Queen’s face in between her thighs. He backed off and walked over to the extra big lounge chair, motioning his hand for them to play with each other as he watched them through the smoke.
He told Queen to suck her nipples then he walked back over and started fingering her. Queen got up and pushed him over and sat down slowly onto his tongue. She motioned for Jai to sit down on his dick.
Jai was riding his dick like it was hers until Queen switched positions with her. Jai went to sit on his face, and he pushed her politely to the side, and he knew if he had let Jai sit on his face, they’d both be dead. Queen and Merch climaxed at the same time, then headed for the shower, and Jai followed.
*****
Jai’s text to Queen: “On my way!”
Queen’s text to Jai: “I reserved you a table, so when you get to the door tell them you have a table then they won’t charge you.”
Jai’s text to Queen: “Thx sweetie…”
When Jai walked up to the entryway, everyone noticed the lady in all red. “What’s your name, ma?” Man 1 shouted. “I’m good,” Jai shouted as the door closed behind her.
Jai approached the stage slowly when Queen came off the pole into the splits. When Queen saw her approaching, she crawled slowly toward her. Jai placed a stack of money on the stage as instructed, and a few men came to the stage as they had planned. That shit worked just like Merch said it would, Jai thought, so she proceeded to make it rain on Queen as she tapped each ass cheek with cash.
Queen made her ass move to the music then the men started cheering her on, and Merch stood at the bar watching his girls show out as he flamed.
Jai was surprised that Queen could move like that with such ease because she wasn’t very flexible in bed.
She saw Queen coming from the back toward her, but Merch cut her off, whispering something in her ear, then she walked over.
Queen said, “Hey, girl! Thanks for the tips.”
Jai said, “No problem! Both of y’all can dance.”
Queen said, “We’ve been doing this for a while. Practice makes perfect.”
Jai said, “I’m about to get out of here. I have a long day tomorrow at the shop.”
Queen said, “You should meet me at the hotel from the other night in an hour?”
Jai said, “Okay, girl, I’ll be there!”
*****
Queen was greeted with a smile from ear to ear, knowing this bitch thought Merch was here also. When Jai noticed it was just them two there alone, she didn’t care because she wanted to talk to her alone.
Queen said, “Merch had some business to attend, so it’s just you and me.”
Jai said, “That’s fine with me, sweetie. You can teach me how to dance.”
After a few shots and a hot shower, Queen, didn’t waste any time flaming and taking shots.
Queen said, “What’s up with you and my cousin? I see she’s been inviting you to a lot of functions lately.”
Jai said, “Nothing, really…We’ve been associates for a while, we hung out before she introduced us, and she’s a loyal customer that spends good money.”
She started massaging Jai’s thighs, kissing her neck and ears, wanting to choke her, but whatever Merch wanted, she did. Jai couldn’t take any more, so she started sucking Queen’s nipples, politely pushing her onto the bed. As she spread Queen’s legs open, she tapped her pussy. “I need my man here for this,” Queen said.
When she pushed her fingers inside Queen, she moaned out loud. Jai saw that she liked it, so she kept moving her fingers in a circular motion.
Queen said, “Stop! Turn around, Jai.”
Jai lifted her ass in the air then turned her head, so she could look at Queen. She wanted her to lick her pussy from the back so bad, but Queen stood there staring.
Queen grabbed her nipples hard as hell, watching her moan out loud, then backed off and picked up her flame.
Jai noticed that Queen wasn’t into all this threesome shit from the way her face looked, but Merch had a hold on her. She knew Queen was only doing this to please Merch, and he was very fruitful for her to be around.
Jai said, “It’s your turn to teach me some moves.”
Queen showed her some dance moves in front of the mirror like she was onstage. “It’s okay to touch yourself,” Queen whispered dancing to the music.
Queen said, “Hit this flame. It’ll loosen you up.”
Jai said, “I’ve never flamed, sweetie.”
Queen said, “It’s a first time for everything. Quit calling me that, like I’m an old bitch.”
Jai said, “Give it to me, because this looks different from what my sister was flaming.”
She inhaled the flame so hard, she started choking and coughing. Queen handed her the bottle, then she took some more shots. “This is called Backwoods,” Queen said as she exhaled, blowing the smoke in her face.
Queen said, “See…Now, arch your back a little, and toot your ass up.”
Jai said, “Girl, my ass moving now. Aeeeee…”
Queen said, “Your twerking good enough for amateur night.”
Jai said, “Hey, my shit moving. Hey…”
Jai was high as hell laughing at Queen, cheering her on, until Merch walked in the room. He eyed both the ladies naked on top of the furry rug twerking on all four.
Merch said, “Don’t stop because I walked in. Continue!”
Queen said, “Come here, Daddy?”
Merch said, “Hold on! Let me flame real quick. What is y’all drinking?”
Merch went to shower, and the ladies followed him. Queen made her way back to the room and went through his pockets and tried to unlock Jai’s phone. She heard them coming, so she quickly put his things back in his pants.
Merch said, “Lay down, Jai! Go on and get that, Q. That’s what I’m talking about. Lift that ass more, Q.”
Jai rubbed her nipples while Queen licked and fingered her at the same time. Merch was banging the fuck out of Queen to the point she kept coming up moaning until Jai held her head down.
Jai said, “Keep going, Queen, don’t stop!”
Merch said, “Come this way, Jai!”
Queen said, “Daddy not playing tonight.”
Merch said, “Go on and get that, Jai.”
Queen lay down and let Jai indulge into her juices, while Merch looked her straight in the eyes.
Queen said, “Hold on! Hold on! Move, please…”
Jai said, “What’s the matter, Queen? She must be feeling sick again.”
Merch said, “She’s a big a girl. Come here until she comes back.”
When Merch finished, he went straight to the shower and saw Queen going through her phone.
He came out, and they both were sleeping on the lounge chair, so he flamed one and went right to sleep with them.
*****
That morning Merch pulled Jai’s hair soft enough to wake her up. He sat on the edge of the lounge couch flaming, as he watched Jai’s head go up and down. He liked that she didn’t choke like a pro. She was enjoying the pulling of her hair, but she wanted more. Jai stood up and turned around. When she bent over, Merch slid his manhood in, and Queen woke up from the moans of Jai.
Queen said, “I see you’re enjoying yourself without me. Weird shit!”
Merch said, “Come here, Queen! Quit playing with me.”
She began massaging Jai’s nipples, as Jai fingered her slowly. Merch loved how Queen was down for anything when it comes to pleasing him. After they finished, they sent Jai on her way and jumped in the shower.
Merch said, “You outdid yourself last night. Do you hear me, Q? I heard you’ve been sick lately. Q? Queen?”
Queen said, “Oh, yeah! Something I ate made me sick.”
*****
Jai left her sister a voice mail that night to open the shop because she already knew she was going to be late. When she got home that morning, she fell right back to sleep.
She woke up in the late afternoon, rushing to the shower. While brushing her teeth, she noticed her sister left a note.
She put on the silk jumpsuit with matching pumps her twin left out for her and headed for the shop, hoping she didn’t miss any customers needing sizing.
Jai said, “Seeing the open sign light on made me happy that I have a twin sister.”
Jez said, “Of course, twin. Looking nice.”
Jai said, “Thank you, sis. I’m so grateful for you.”
Jez said, “Good morning, Jai. Your coffee is in the microwave.”
Kimberly said, “Hi, Jai…”
Jai said, “Sorry, so late. Good afternoon, ladies.”
Jez said, “All your orders were picked up, your materials came this morning, and Chuck sent more flowers. Hopefully, Queen doesn’t get mad.”
Jai said, “Your ass silly, sis. Here are your checks with a bonus. This coffee tastes different.”
Jez said, “It’s your usual, Thanks.”
Jai said, “I know, you know!”
Kimberly said, “Thanks, Jai. Your mother called earlier.”
Jez said, “Queen dropped your wallet off right before you got here. She was with some fine-ass dude.”
Jai said, “Oh, shit! I didn’t even realize I left it.”
Jez said, “The guy stayed in the car with his fine ass. She has good taste in men.”
Jai said, “Your ass crazy, but he is fine.”
Kimberly said, “Yes, he is!”
Jez said, “Samaya called. Here’s a list of people that called the shop.”
Jai said, “I didn’t hear my phone ringing. I was knocked out.”
Jez said, “Why are you trying to go around that bighead girl then she brought your wallet here.”
Jai said, “I’m not. I left it at the club last night.”
Jez said, “Are you sleeping with her or her man?”
Jai said, “Stop it, twin. You don’t like her. Do you really want the truth?”
Jez said, “No! I want you to be safe. I put your mail in your office.”
Jai said, “I’m okay! I made us hair appointments today for one PM.”
Kimberly said, “Can I go?”
Jai said, “Of course…I’ll be ready in a minute.”
*****
Jez walked to the back and peeked into Jai’s office, noticing her head was bent over onto her arms. She was knocked out, so Jez closed the door.
DJ said, “Welcome Ms. Jai to the stage.”
She crawled slowly down to the front of the stage with her back arched, twerking her cheeks to the music one at a time like Queen showed her.
When she made it to the pole, she flipped over into a headstand, bouncing her ass in midair, copying Samaya’s move. She flipped over into the splits and noticed Merch and Chuck sitting at the same table, laughing.
Jez said, “Jai? Wake up! Jai? Jai? Wake up, twin!”
She was tapping and shaking Jai until she woke up.
Jai said, “Stop! What time is it, sis?”
Jez said, “Seven PM. I let you sleep. You need to stop smoking that shit. You can’t even handle it.”
Jai said, “Why didn’t you wake me up?”
Jez said, “I checked on you a few times, you were snoring, so I let you sleep. I smoked the rest of your flame. What you know about Backwoods? I’m telling Mommy!”
Jai said, “Tell her, and I’ll tell her you gave it to me. Sorry, I left all the work for you. I’m so sorry, sis. Let me take you out to eat.”
Jez said, “Good, because I have the munchies. And, who in the hell gave you flame? Matter of fact! When did you start smoking?”
Jai said, “Why? And last night. Kimberly left already? Damn!”
Jez said, “I already know Queen turning your ass out. Let me find out you’re auditioning for the amateur night. I’m going to fuck you up.”
Jai said, “First of all, I’m grown. Can’t nobody make me do shit that I don’t want to? Secondly, If I decide to dance, make sure you make it rain.”
