Almost Happy by Jaylonna Stevette

Author:Jaylonna Stevette [Stevette, Jaylonna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781954414570
Publisher: J Merrill Publishing, Inc.

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ALMOST POLY

Poly…. What is it? It’s an old term becoming new in western culture. But poly has many meanings. The term itself means many; an indefinite number other than one. In relationships, polyamorous people are described as being in loving, intentional, and intimate relationships with multiple people at the same time. And then there is polygamy, which is the same dynamic but involves married folks. I’m taking you on a journey, and I need you to follow me with this; in the dynamic of love’s lesson, Jaquan had an indefinite number of ladies other than one. Although his actions were always intentional with us, the love and intimacy were never there, just manipulation. So, Me and Shaquita lived there, and then there was Angela and the one-offs. It still blows my mind how I ended up living with my ex and his new-old situation. Our dynamic for those who knew us wondered, “what were they anyway.” Were we poly? No, almost, I guess.

Jaquan walked in and looked at Shaquita, and scoffed. Shaquita looked up at Jaquan, evil-eyed. Angela walked in behind him, smiling as she helped him bring in all his latest toys. He said,

Jaquan: Tabby! Come, see what I bought! We ‘bout to go out tonight; I’m about to be FRESH! Look at you looking all sexy in them leggings, girl.

Angela and Shaquita looked at him, and I could feel the hate for me coming from them. I smiled and laughed to myself, and Jaquan took his time showing me his outfits, shoes, hats, and watches. He intentionally joked and flirted with me in front of them, and I could feel their jealousy rising. I entertained him for a few minutes and decided to go to my room. I wanted no part of the shit that was taking place. Jaquan left his bags in the living room, and before he left the house again, he said to Shaquita,

Jaquan: Bitch, what are you crying for NOW! Always crying, I swear! That’s why I call you Big Baby. I’m about to make some money right now. So why are you stressing about MY MONEY? I’ll make that overnight cause I’m THAT NIGGA! Man, I’m outta here.

Jaquan left the house with Shaquita in shambles. Shaquita stomped up the stairs and down the hall to her room. I opened the door to see a crying Shaquita tearing her room apart. I ran down the hall and asked,

Tabby: Girl, what are you doing? Stop it!

Shaquita: (sobs) I swear I’m tired of this, Tabby…what did I do to deserve this? I don’t understand. I want him out of this room, fuck that! I’m putting all his shit in the basement.

Shaquita continues to tear her room apart. She takes down all the pictures and takes his clothes and belongings out of the closet. She cries as she disconnects his gaming system and the television. I watched Shaquita, true to her word, remove all of his things out of her room. Some things went into the basement, and others in the living room.

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