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“Shut up. I told you, being with him felt right. He had this vibe about him that made me feel safe. I haven’t felt like that since…”
Cali paused and her sister finished the sentence. “Merritt.”
“Yeah, since Merritt.”
“Then that’s a good thing, sis. I know you cared about Merritt. He was everything and the way you two were together was crazy, intense, and explosive. I’ve never seen anything like it but you said he knew it wouldn’t last. He would always tell you when it ended, however it ended, you needed to move on and be happy. There’s nothing wrong with embracing those same feelings with someone else.”
Cali’s conflicted eyes lifted to her sister’s. “But what if War is just like Merritt? I can’t do that again. It was too hard the first time. It’s still hard. He might be into the same things and end the same way. I’m barely surviving the mess of emotions Merritt left behind.”
“Is he like him?”
“I don’t know. He says he’s legit and he used to be into things but he also said I could go anywhere in the city, speak his name, and nobody would ever fuck with me. That’s the type of shit Merritt used to be on. You don’t tell someone something like that unless you’re the wrong kind of important. I don’t know if I want to travel that road again or to allow someone with that affiliation in my life.”
“I get it and truthfully if it were me I would be hesitant too, but you can’t deny your heart because you’re scared. Not every situation will end the way yours and Merritt’s ended. He said he was legit now, right?”
“Yeah but…”
“Then give him a chance. You obviously like the man. That goofy ass smile you had while you were thinking about the kiss is proof. Hell, he made you smile so he has my vote.”
“I see your standards aren’t very high.”
Conner shrugged. “I’ll take what I can get. It’s been a rough couple months with your depressed ass. I mean I love you but damn you’ve been a lot to take, sis.”
Cali laughed hard, rolling her eyes. “Have I been that bad?”
“The worst,” Conner admitted with a cheesy grin. “But I get it, so it’s okay. I love you, Cal. I love you more than anything and I just want you to be happy again. If this War makes you happy, then give him a chance. Pull up on him. If he doesn’t curse you out, you might have something.”
“I’m not going to randomly show up at his house.” Cali frowned hard.
“Why not? If he has another hoe up in there then curse them both out and keep it pushing. Wait, you want me to go with you?”
“Hell no!” Cali blurted out through a laugh. Conner was the wild child always into shit. There was no way she would bring her to War’s house just in case he really did have another woman with him. Cali would be totally in the wrong but Conner would still be ready to hand over an ass whooping. “Besides I never said I was going to his house.”
“You should. Was his house nice?”
“Yeah it was. Like really nice and surrounded by a gate that keeps him isolated. Another reason why I know he’s either into, or used to be into, something. A man like War only lives that way when he has a reason to keep the outside world outside.”
“Oh so the man is paid?” Conner smirked.
“That’s none of your business or mine.”
Conner smiled harder. “Yeah he’s paid. You just confirmed it.”
“Whatever, I’m about to head out. I need to run by the grocery store and get a few things. Then I have to get home and wash clothes.”
“What are you cooking?”
“None of your business and it’s just for me.” Cali stuck her tongue out as she stood and grabbed her purse. She hugged her sister before heading to the door just as it swung open and in walked Maurice, her sister’s boyfriend. Her eyes immediately rolled and he laughed sarcastically.
“Nice to see you too, sis.”
“I’m not your damn sis and if you keep disrespecting the one I have I’m gonna make you regret the day you ever met her.”
“Man, she just be talking. I don’t do shit to Conner.” Cali’s head whipped around quickly, glaring at Maurice.
“And I guess hearing you yelling dumb shit at her while she’s on the phone with me is your way of expressing your undying love. She might not stand up to you like she should but trust me, your time’s running short.”
Cali’s eyes bounced over to her sister before she glared at him once more, leaving right after. The door slammed behind Cali minutes later and she strongly considered going back but she knew Conner would never leave.
