Chapter 46 Essence's POV: Continued Me and President Harris both looked at each other in shock. I’m realizing that the couple is Syncere’s girlfriends’ parents. There is no way in hell, any of this is real. I know damn well this girl didn’t just put her parents on me and they are in here trying to get me banned from school. “Hold up, so yall brought me here because your daughter is insecure about me tutoring her boyfriend? More importantly I had nothing to do with why your daughter was in a car accident. Your daughter and her friend decided to attack me at a party simply because I showed up. Now you’re demanding that I only be allow to come to classes and not be on campus because your daughter is insecure.” I said, looking at them like they were crazy. “Dr. and Mrs. Taylor, there is no way I can banned a student who has paid their tuition in full, for personal issues with another student.” President Harris said, frowning at them because she thought it was s
Chapter 47Game night:Syncere’s POV: I’m fucking tired, Jazz got released yesterday and she has been complaining nonstop. She was being extra clingy; every time I leave the room she calls me within five minutes. I was afraid and happy when coach called me and summoned me to his office before the game tonight. I hope he didn’t bench me because Essence dropped me. I went to the closet to pack my bags. “Babe, where are you going, the game doesn’t start for another three hours.” Jazz said trying to sit up and winced. I hurried over, helping her get into a sitting position. “Coach wants to see me before the game tonight. I don’t even know if I will be playing tonight. I’m sure Essence told the president that she no longer wanted to tutor me. I just don’t know what she’s told them. So, coach may be summoning me to tell me I won’t be playing.” I said angrily. My life has turned completely upside down. I thought to myself. “I ‘m so sorry Syn this is all my fault. I should have ne
Chapter 48Syncere’s POV: “WE HAVE TEN MORE SECONDS LEFT IN THE GAME. THE VIKINGS HAVE THE BALL, THEY WILL SURELY TRY AND GET THE BALL TO THERE STAR PLAYER SYNCERE JAMISON. HE HASN’T BEEN PLAYING UP TO HIS FULL POTENTIAL HE HAS BEEN OFF FOR MOST OF THE GAME. ONLY SHOWING HIS SKILLS IN THIS FOURTH QUARTER BRINGING HIS TEAM THAT WAS DOWN BY TWENTY, TO ONLY BEING DOWN BY TWO. LET’S HOPE HE CAN PULL THIS OFF, IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO START THE SEASON OFF WITH A LOST.” The sports announcer said, during our final time out. “Jamison, you have to get your head in the game. I need you to bring us this win, right now they think you are off your game. They think we would be a fool to trust you with the game winning shot. But we are going to play the fool tonight. Trent inbound to Syncere; you take it down the court pass back to Trent you pass it off to Shawn who they think will go for two. Shawn you drive the ball in the paint and then pass it off to Syncere for the t
Chapter 49Syncere’s POV: “What the hell is she doing here?” Leah sneered, “Bitch, I am not my friend, she’s the nice one out of the two of us. You got one more time to disrespect me, I promise, I will give your broke arm a twin. So please say something else about me or my friend again and see what happens next. Oh and that goes for wheelchair barbie too. If yall want somebody to care about your injuries, then you better make sure your mouth cares about them first.” Kymoni said trying to step around me, but Shawn grabbed her putting her behind him, grabbing her hand and putting them around his waist. She peeked her head out under his arm so it looked like he had her in a headlock. “Shawn I promise you when you let me go I’m slapping you.” Kymoni said, I didn’t care about none of this petty arguing, I need to find out what the hell Kymoni was talking about. “Kymoni, I swear I don’t know what you’re talking about I didn’t talk to anyone about Essence, especially not about having her
Chapter 50Essence’s POV: I screamed out loud when Syncere hit the game winning shot. I was looking at the game on the college channel. I couldn’t go to the game but I could still watch it from the comfort of my couch without the drama. I wanted to see how good his team was, yes his team and not Syncere. Anyway, I must admit he was a damn good player and can see why he was the number 1 draft pick. I also saw the interview he did with his girlfriend, they looked like the perfect couple. As usual she was doing the most, I swear it was so fucking weird to see a real-life mean girl. You always see girls like this on tv’s and books and you always say how you would have handled it. But to actually be living it right now and understanding that money provided those kind of females the power, to make you either go to jail and lose everything you have worked hard for, or see them get their way, just so you can accomplish your goals. That chick wasn’t worth the bail money a
Chapter 51Syncere’s POV: I sat outside of Essence’s apartment trying to figure out how I would apologize for everything that the Taylors had done. I took a deep breath; I would just apologize and promise to fix everything so she would be allowed back on campus by the end of the week. I can’t get caught up in her again, when I do I lose control we end up doing things we both regret. I made it to her door in record time, the door swung open before I could knock. What I saw was like a punch in the gut, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I don’t even know what I said when she asked me why I was there. My eyes were trained on the dude that was entirely to close to her. I was snapped out of my shock when she pushed him out the door and pass me. I watch the dude walk to the elevator and got on before I turned trying to walk into the apartment, but she held her hand up stopping me from coming in. “I told you I wanted to talk to you about something. Can I come in?” I asked lookin
Chapter 52Monday morningSyncere’s POV: “Did you talk to your mom and dad, have they spoken to President Harris yet?” I asked Jazz, as I handed her, her medication. “Omg Syn, I told you that I talked to them already. It’s only Monday, they will call Mrs. Harris. They have jobs, so they may not get to it for a while. It’s no big deal, it’s not going to kill that girl to go home after every class.” Jazz said, pissing me off. “Are you serious right now? I told you Friday to have it done by today, and you’re still dragging your damn feet. You messed with Essence’s education and her college experience now you’re acting like you could care less. I don’t know when you became this mean girl who uses her parents to hurt other people but I’m telling you now, either you make sure Essence is back on campus by the end of the day, or you can call your parents to have them come pick you up.” I said, as I walked into the Shower to get ready for my first class. “My pare
Chapter 53 Essence's POV: Continued “Damn, what do you think it could be this time? I promise you Essi if that bitch has done something else to you. I’m fucking her and her friend up I don’t give a flying fuck about being kicked out. I’ll go to a local college for sports medicine I already have a job no matter where I get my degree from.” Kiki said, angry. “Stop it you’re not about to get kicked out because of those females, I’ll call you when I’m done.” I said, turning to leave. “Wait, I’m coming with you.” Kiki said, looking scared. “No, you got class in a few and I am just going to see what the President wants and then I’m going home until my next class. I’ll talk to you later.” I said stopping Kiki and waving bye to Shawn, as I walked to the President’s office. When I got to the building just like before everyone got quiet and the secretary just pointed for me to go on into the office. I half expected to see The Taylors in her office again, but nope when I w
Chapter 174Essence's apartment: He was serious there was no room for an argument, so Essence just nodded her head. “Well I'm about to head back to campus, Essence I will swing by in the morning to pick you up. How about be ready, because you know you don't like to wake up on time.” Kymoni said grabbing her coat and Essence's keys. “Don't worry about it, I’ll bring her to the campus tomorrow, Shawn let Kymoni drop you off at the house.” Syncere said, not even bothering to look back, he walked Essence back towards her room. “Uh, how you just gone, volunteer me to take his ass home without even asking me?” Kymoni said, but she got ignored as the door slammed before them. Kymoni rolled her eyes before turning to walk out of the apartment. “You better come on or you will get left.” Kymoni said as she walked out of the door. Shawn didn't say a word he was just happy that he would get to talk to Kymoni and tell her that he had made his decision. Kymoni did not wan
Chapter 173The family dinner: Continued “Mom, I don't have a guest, you invited Jazz not me, so she's your guest. It isn't my job to keep her entertained, that's on you.” Syncere snapped back at his mom feeling frustrated. Sharon gasped at hearing her son's tone, she was on the verge of telling him how rude he was being but the look her husband was giving her kept her from saying what she had to say. “Mother Sharon it is ok, I don't expect Syn to keep me entertained. I am glad that you invited me and still feel like I am a part of this family.” Jazz said, with a sad smile. “Are you guys ready to order?” A waitress said breaking the awkward silence. “Yes, we're ready to order.” Thomas said answering quickly. Syncere's phone ping, and he frowned because it wasn't a text but a DM which he hardly ever gets. “Please don't be rude son, allow the lady to take your order before you put your nose back in your phone, please.” Sharon said, giving her son a disapproving look. S
Chapter 172The family dinner: “Even though our sons are just getting here, because they refuse to ride in the van with us. I just want to say that, all of us being here, with just a few missing fills my heart with so much happiness. This is all I have ever wanted since you were born, I have wanted nothing but the best for you. I hope you know that your happiness is all I've ever wanted for you.” Sharon said, her tears falling on her cheeks as she looked at Syncere then at Jazz who blushed. “Oh, I feel the same way about my Shawn, all I have ever wanted was for him to be happy. It hurt my soul seeing you mourn the loss of the love of your life. God saw how much that young lady meant to you, and saw how much you were hurting yourself, and blessed you by giving you the love of your life back. I couldn't be any happier than I am now that my baby is back to his normal self. Tomorrow we will celebrate with family and friends. We will watch you two rekindle the love you though
Chapter 171The Pitt: 9pm Continued Essence, Kymoni, Unique, and Anthony: “Listen, I don't care if I have to take a spaceship, or teleport back to my dorm, I am not letting to dudes take my best friend home. What kinda drugs you on? You don't need to worry about me and how I will get back here.” Kymoni said, packing up her and Essence's food. “Look, I ALREADY SAID I WO….” “Hey what the fuck you yelling so loud?” Essence said, her eyes automatically snapped open, when Unique got loud. “Seems like he's getting pissed with me because I won't let him and Anthony take you home because you're too tired to drive yourself.” Kymoni said looking at Essence's whose eyes narrowed on Unique. “First of all, don't ever think you can talk to my friend any kinda way, that's the fastest way to get you cut and cut the fuck off. And just so we clear, whatever she says when it comes to me and my well-being is what the fuck it's gone be.” Essence said, suddenly wide awake, once s
Chapter 170A few hours before the competition: Unique and Unknown Unique was pissed after seeing how Syncere was acting around Essence it was clear to him something was going on between them. Essence was trying to play it off but he could see the way her eyes would linger on him a little too long or how they seem to always gravitate towards each other. This morning when he saw her, that's when he figured out that they had something going on. He knew because he had done the same thing with people he didn't want others to know he was dealing with. He immediately thought about Anthony, no one knew they were dealing with each other they hung out because of football, so people assume it was just a friendship base on football. He needed to change his plan if they were already involved then his initial plans were useless. He pulled out his phone and sent a text message to one of his homies outside of the school. He phone beeped a few seconds later, and it made h
Chapter 169In the Gym: “Hey, Essence why don't yall come too?” Shawn asked desperately, when he saw them backing away slowly. He wanted to be near Kymoni, so if he had the chance, he could tell her everything. Looking at them and then turning to look at Syn’s mom, that's when he knew he had just fucked up. Essence and Kymoni stopped in their tracks like they were hiding from a killer in a scary movie. Their eyes widen in shock, they were trying their best to be invisible. “Friend, you think they see us? Maybe we could act like we didn't hear Shawn yell at the top of his lungs inviting us to dinner, when he know damn well we not doing that, and he knows Syncere momma don't like us.” Essence said barely moving her lips. “Shawn, we have a reservation, so we can't add anymore people to the table. Plus we don't have enough room in the van for them, and this is a family event.” Sharon said, finally looking at them with a less then happy look on her face. “How is thi
Chapter 168The end of the competition: Continued“See what the hell I told yall, don't fuck with Essi because she is a fucking beast. That's why I didn't even look at it I knew she was going to go off, her jump shots always been clean hits every single time.” Kymoni said as everyone looked as Essence laughed at Shawn. Unique was celebrating with his teammates until he turned and saw Essence walking towards Syncere and the group. He ran over to Essence, spun her around, picked her up wrapping his hand around her ass throwing her over his shoulder easily. “GODAMNIT UNIQUE PUT ME DOWN! I SWEAR I'M FUCKING YOU UP PUT ME DOWN!” Essence yelled punching Unique in the back as hard as she could, but he didn't even flinch. Meanwhile Kymoni had to rush over to Syncere who was clearly pissed and tried to play it off by talking to him. Unique finally put Essence down, she turned to him and told his ass off before she walked off looking pissed. Syncere's eyes were on Essence, he w
Chapter 167The end of the competition: “Syn, how did you let her get so many points on you like that?” Jazz asked Syncere with an attitude. “First off, this is just a game, I wasn't going to go hard at her, plus did you not see that big dude trying to take my ass out. Besides she only managed six points.” Syncere said to Jazz shrugging his shoulders. “Yea right don't try to play me, I crossed your ass up out there.” Kymoni said once she came back to life. Essence almost had to do CPR on her ass she was breathing so hard she almost passed out. “And for your information, Syncere didn't let me do shit. I’m just that good and I didn't have to brag like you did, to only get three points. You did all that bragging about Syncere teaching you how to play, but only got three points. Seems like all he was trying to do is get you to activate your slut mode so he could bang you in the bathroom.” Kymoni said making Essence spit out the water she was drinking. Jazz was fuming
Chapter 166Let the games began: “ALRIGHT FOLKS, AS I SAID WE WILL BE PLAYING A GAME OF BASKETBALL. THE RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS, THE WOMEN ON EACH TEAM ARE GOING TO BE THE ONE TO GET THEIR TEAM THEIR POINTS! SHE WILL HAVE ONE MINUTE TO SHOOT AS MANY SHOTS AS SHE CAN! EVERY SHOT IS WORTH ONE POINT FOR THE TEAM. IF SHE MAKES A SHOT FROM THE THREE POINT LINE, THEN THAT WILL BE THREE POINTS! NOW THE DEFENDERS WELL BE THE MEN FROM A RANDOM TEAM. WE HAVE ALL THE NAMES IN A BOX THAT MY ASSISTANT WILL DRAW FROM. NOW THE RULES FOR THE MEN, YOU WILL HAVE ON A BELT WITH THREE FLAGS ON THEM. YOUR JOB IS TO DEFEND YOUR BASKET, BY TRYING TO BLOCK THE WOMEN FROM MAKING SHOTS! BUT IT WILL NOT BE EASY! BECAUSE YOU WILL ALSO HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE WOMAN'S TEAMMATE DOESN'T TAKE YOUR FLAGS! NOW YOU ARE SAFE AS LONG AS YOU STAY IN THE PAINT, BUT ONCE YOU STEP OUT OF THE PAINT, THAT WILL GIVE THE MAN FROM THE OTHER TEAM THE GREEN LIGHT TO HUNT AND TAKE YOUR FLAG. NOW FOR THE GUYS WHO