Love, Sex, Lies by Jessica Watkins

Author:Jessica Watkins [Watkins, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, United States, African American, Romance, Urban, Genre Fiction
Amazon: B00F6K2DHC
Published: 2013-11-18T05:00:00+00:00

LYRIC

For the fifth time this evening, I was ignoring Veronica’s phone call. I can’t count how many times she’s called me over the weekend. I don’t even know if she knows why I am ignoring her. I don’t know if her new “beau” let her in on the fact that he has been bragging about their rendezvous to Bradley. Nevertheless, I just have nothing to say to her. I can’t find the words to express how deeply disappointed I am.

I may be full of shit for this, but I had a certain vision of Veronica in my heart and mind. She was flawless, perfect, and could do no wrong. Because of the unconditional friend and lover that she was to me, I was sure to be the same to her, which is why when I felt my attraction to Bradley turning into more than meaningless sex, I was sure that she was well aware. She had full knowledge of the situation and chose to stay. I had no knowledge of Rick. She lied, deceived, and put our friendship in the gutter.

Had Veronica told me that she was interested in someone, I would have gladly agreed to her new love interest. I have always wanted nothing but happiness for her. But Rick is not a new love interest. She merely used him as a tool to hurt me.

“Baby, you okay?”

I’d been sitting at the kitchen table drowning my irritations in a glass of Moet while Bradley’s steak was in its last few minutes of cooking in the stove.

“I’m fine.”

“You sure?”

“I’m positive. Why do you ask?”

As Bradley sat beside me, he ran his fingers through my hair. “Because that’s your third of glass of Moet.”

“I’m thirsty,” I said with a small chuckle.

“Are you getting nervous?”

“About what?”

“The wedding.”

The uncertainty in his expression brought back the guilt of how I’ve been so deceitful to him and further let me know that Veronica had no right to feel betrayed. If I had betrayed anyone with my actions, it was this adorable man sitting next to me.

“Of course not, sweetie,” I answered while kissing his cheek.

“You’ve been so frustrated the past couple of days. Did I do something?”

Instantly, I stood to sit on his lap. I wrapped my arms around his neck and held on to him tightly. While I rubbed his head, he held me around my waist. His mass made me feel so petite.

“I’m just a little stressed about the wedding arrangements,” I lied. “Between work and the wedding, I am kinda drained. I’m sorry.”

“Sorry for what?”

“For making you feel uneasy.”

Right then I wanted to tell him everything; about me and Veronica’s relationship, how he is all I’ve ever wanted, and how marrying such a catering and responsible man is all I’ve ever dreamed of.

But I knew better, so I simply kissed his weariness away.

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