Meeka

A year older than me, Angie had more daily access to Darius during school hours but on his days off from his part-time job, I took up all of his free time. If necessary, I skipped school to fill in when I felt that Darius may have needed more of my lovin’ to keep him out of Angie’s bed. By the end of my junior year of high school, Darius and the other seniors were making plans for their futures.

“I wanna have a big family!” Darius exclaimed as we shopped for his prom tuxedo.

“How big?! I’m not trynna have a bunch of babies, Darius,” I said as the tailor measured his inseam. “And who with?”

“Whatchamean who with? My girlfriend, of course!” he replied, looking at me in the mirror.

“I know you’re still fuckin’ with that ho Angie when I’m not around,” I accused.

I wasn’t sure if the scowl on Darius’ face was from my accusation or my use of profanity but he sidestepped my question anytime I brought it up. I never had concrete proof but my gut has never been wrong!

Prom was my final test to see who Darius truly wanted: Angie or me? He couldn’t take us both so he finally had to choose! With me fucking Darius every spare minute I gave him, I thought I had nothing to worry about. Until I missed my period. Assuming my stress from worrying about Darius had delayed my cycle, I figured I would ease my mind with a home pregnancy test.

“Well, that’s one way to find out if he’s mine or not,” I said as I rubbed my belly with one hand, the positive pregnancy test in the other. “I just gotta figure out when and…”

As I looked outside my bedroom window, I watched as Angie DeVille walked her fast ass up toward my man’s house!

“Ah HELL nah!! I know this bitch don’t think she’s just gonna sashay her ass back into my man’s bed!!” I exclaimed as I quickly dressed myself to confront Angie. It took every fiber in my being to refrain from picking up a knife to cut that bitch!!

“And where in the fuck do you think you’re going?!” I snapped in my nemesis’ face, stopping her just a few doors down from Darius’ house.

“It’s a free country, TaMeeka but if you must know, I’m headed to see Darius,” Angie smirked, popping her hip out to hold her hand.

“What the fuck you need to see my man for?” I retorted angrily.

Smiling demurely, she replied, “I have wonderful news to share with him!”

Laughing, I said, “What? You’re finally gonna leave him alone? You’re moving out of town? You have 5 minutes left to live?!”

Because if this bitch thinks I’m just gonna let her fast ass visit my man, she’s got another think comin’!!

Shaking her head as she proceeded to walk again, Angie said excitedly, “You’re more than welcome to come and hear my announcement!”

Oh, I have got to hear this!!

Speedwalking to stay ahead of Angie, I reached Darius​’ door first and rang the doorbell. When Mrs. Price opened her door, I allowed Angie the chance to explain our interruption of her Sunday morning.

“Good morning, Mrs. Price. Is Darius available?” Angie’s sappy sweet act was too much! I couldn’t wait for Mrs. Price to rip that girl a new one!

“Hello… He’s in bed. Can I help you, Angela?” Mrs. Price asked through gritted teeth. Clearly, she was only being polite but I’m sure the last thing Mrs. Price expected before she left for church was for two teenage girls at her door waiting to see her son!

“I have great news to share with him and I just couldn’t wait to tell him!” Angie exuded excitedly.

“Were you the one calling my house earlier?!” Mrs. Price bellowed, folding her arms under her breasts, glaring from Angie to me and back.

I’m so glad I didn’t call Darius!

“My apologies for disturbing your household, Mrs. Price but this is important!” Angie implored.

“And how can I help you?” Mrs. Price inquired, turning to me.

“Hello, Mrs. Price. Nice to meet you. My name is TaMeeka and I’m Darius’ girlfriend. I wanted to see what Angie had to tell my man!” I explained.

“Mmhmm,” Mrs. Price replied, unconvincingly. “Come on in and follow me.”

Astonished that we were both allowed to see Darius, I made it a point to stay ahead of Angie. I wanted to be the first one he saw and heard!