Hot Boyz by Marissa Monteilh

Author:Marissa Monteilh [Monteilh, Marissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-0-06-201343-9
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2004-09-05T04:00:00+00:00

Mercedes left for work in the morning. She decided to go in a little later after dropping off Star and Rashaad at school. Just as she pulled out of the garage, Sequoia was strolling down the side walkway from the back house, prepared to start her day as well.

“Hey, girl. I’m going to have to start charging you rent, too,” Mercedes yelled out of the driver side window.

“I wouldn’t blame you. Even my mom is starting to trip. She says I’m never home. I moved her in with me and now I’m gone all the time.”

“You’re still paying for that duplex in Culver City?”

“Oh, come on now, I haven’t been around for that long.” Sequoia was running her fingers through her hair. “I need to get him some new mirrors in that tiny bathroom. I need to be able to see the back of my nappy head.”

“Your hair looks fine. I’m surprised Colette hasn’t come by trying to start something. Check your tires now,” Mercedes kidded.

“She calls every now and then, but for the most part I think she’s been pretty quiet.”

“Where are you headed anyway?” Mercedes asked.

“I have to stop by IBM and set some travel arrangements for one of their executives.”

“And that’s it?”

“So far.”

“Shoot, I’ll be at that office all day trying to book these models for a show Eve is doing next month.”

“If anyone can do it, you can,” Sequoia said, glancing at her wristwatch. “Maybe I’ll see you later, okay?”

“I’m sure you will.”

Sequoia started toward her lag when Mercedes called her back.

“Sequoia?”

Sequoia stopped and turned around. “Yes, girl. What?”

“You really like Torino, don’t you?” Mercedes asked.

“Yes, Mercedes, I really do. He’s just different. It’s like we have a history together. We seem to know each other so well. Nothing shocks either one of us.”

“That’s important. Just be careful, Sequoia. Take it slow and make sure this is what you want.”

“Mercedes, we’re just dating.”

“It seems like you’re living together, almost,” Mercedes said with a wink.

“Well, we’re not. But, we are spending a lot of time with each other. Believe it or not, Torino is a man who is generous in spirit and sex. I am really happy.”

“I can see that.”

Sequoia sounded as if she was hypnotized. “I’ve been alone for so long, I just can’t describe the feeling. It’s like we just fell into sync with each other.”

“Like I said, be careful and ease into it.”

“I think I’m beyond easing into it. Why do you keep saying take it slow? What’s up with you?” Sequoia asked.

“Just that he’s fresh off of dealing with Colette. You never know what his feelings really are about her,” Mercedes explicated.

Sequoia sounded assured. “He’s over her, believe me. She’s the least of my worries. Look, I’ve got to go.”

“Okay, girl. Call me later if you can. I want to hear more,” Mercedes said as she prepared to put her car in reverse.

“Sure. I’ll give you a buzz.”

“Okay, girl. Have a good day. I guess I can’t call you the born again virgin anymore, huh?” Mercedes joked.

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