An Unexpected Love (Women's FictionBWWM Romance) by Stacy-Deanne

Author:Stacy-Deanne
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2015-09-13T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

That night, Layla slipped on the maroon blazer that matched her pants. “Are you sure I should wear this?” she asked as she stood in front of her bedroom mirror.

“Definitely.” Shanti straightened the end of the blazer. “It’ll make a statement.”

“What kind of statement?” Layla turned to the side, checking out the suit. “Is it a statement I wanna be making?”

“It’ll show Cross that you’re your own woman. Also, you look hot.”

Layla fixed the collar. “Hot, huh?”

Shanti leaned back. “You’re working that pantsuit, Miss Thang.” She snapped her fingers.

Layla laughed.

“Anyone can look good in a tight dress.” Shanti fixed Layla’s collar. “It takes one heck of a woman to look good in a pantsuit.”

“Your dad loved me in this suit,” Layla grumbled. “But you know what? If I wear it on a date with Cross, it’ll symbolize a new beginning for sure.”

Shanti showed a slight smile and then backed up.

“Oh, honey.” Layla pulled her close. “That was insensitive of me, wasn’t it? I know the divorce has been hard on you.” She brushed Shanti’s hair from her face. “Momma didn’t mean to make you upset.” She kissed her forehead.

“I’m not upset.” She patted Layla’s back. “I’m happy for you. I’m glad you met Cross.”

Layla pinched her cheek. “Are you?”

Shanti clasped her hands. “Yeah, he’s funny and cute too.”

“Isn’t he?”

“His son’s cute too.”

“Well, he seemed to like you a lot when we introduced you two.” Layla nudged her. “He’s a nice boy. I wouldn’t mind if you wanted to see him again.”

Shanti’s entire face lit up. “You wouldn’t?”

Aliyah walked in. “Hey.”

Layla whisked around to face her. “Hey to you too. Something going on?”

“Yeah…umm…” Aliyah chewed gum. “Look, I really have been nicer and all. I’m trying to work on my attitude.”

“When?” Shanti raised an eyebrow.

“Yeah, I’d like to know that too.” Layla straightened her blazer. “Didn’t you just curse me out the other day? You’re lucky you’re still alive.”

Aliyah rolled her eyes and huffed. “Can I go to this party with A.C.? It’s in Fifth Ward.”

“Did she…?” Layla pointed at Aliyah and looked at Shanti. “I know she didn’t just ask me if she can go to a party in Fifth Ward. Liyah, are you nuts?”

“If I was, you’d probably know before anyone.”

Layla fought the urge to smack her. “I can’t tell you how sick I am of that smart mouth of yours. I’m your mother. If you keep forgetting, I’m gonna have to remind you.”

“Can I go or what?” She stood to the side. “Ain’t nobody got time for no speech.”

Shanti held her breath.

“You expect me to trust you to behave responsibly with that mouth?” Layla scoffed. “You aren’t going anywhere…especially not to some party all the way across town in Fifth Ward. And I don’t want you seeing that boy anymore.”

“A.C.?” Aliyah smacked gum. “I love him.”

“Just like you loved all those other guys you went out with?” Layla turned toward the mirror and put her earrings on. “I know you’re mad at me, but this staying out late and being disobedient ends now, Liyah.

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