Chapter 43Syncere’s POV: “Fuck, fuck, fuck!” I yelled, as I sped towards the hospital. I picked up my cell and saw that Shawn had called me ten times and texted me more than twenty times. I hit the call button and Shawn picked up on the first ring. “WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU? I HAVE BEEN CALLING YOU FOR THE LAST HOUR! Leah and Jazz were in a car accident outside our crib. They were taken to the hospital; I don’t know how bad it is, no one would talk to me. Her parents are on their way now.” Shawn said in a worried tone. “I know I’m on my way now someone told me when I got back to the crib I had my phone on silent I was having a drink at the bar.” I lied quickly, I couldn’t tell Shawn where I really was or what I was doing there. “Well hurry up and get your ass here, I don’t want to be here when their parents get here.” Shawn said into the phone, I sighed because I hated dealing with their parents. They were like stuck up rich people who were all about image
Chapter 44 Syncere's POV: Continued “Jazzy, what are you talking about, what are you apologizing for and who is this Essence person?” Her mother asked standing on the other side of her bed moving her hair behind her ear lovingly. Jazz lowered her head and sniffed as tears fell from her eyes. “She’s this freshman that is tutoring Syn since his grades have been slipping. The president and coach demanded that he start getting tutored to bring his grades up. They chose this tutor for him not giving him a choice, and from the first moment that we met, I felt that she was trying to come between me and Syn. She and her friend started popping up everywhere that the boys were. We heard they were even going to the gym just to get their attention which was crazy because they are…really big like big. I guess I allowed my insecurities to cloud my judgment, I couldn’t just stand by while she disrespected our relationship. But earlier tonight Shawn brought her to a par
Chapter 45MondayEssence’s POV: Me and Kymoni met up at the Pit. We both had a really busy day yesterday and today so we decided to do lunch at the pit before our next class. “Damn it feels like forever since the last time I saw you.” Kiki said, as we sat down with our tray. “Shit I know, I worked a twelve-hour shift yesterday I needed the over time to make sure my bills are covered as well as some play money.” I said, as I popped a fry into my mouth. “Well, I know if you worked all day, you haven’t heard from Syn nor Shawn.” “No and I kinda don’t expect to. I told Syncere I couldn’t tutor him anymore and with what you said happened to his girl. I doubt if he even cares at this point and as for Shawn I don’t expect him to call either.” “Well, you know the dorms are talking. They said Jazz is staying with Syn while she recovers, they said she was banged up pretty bad.” Kiki said, shaking her head. My phone dinged letting me know I got a text. I picked u
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 82 Game Over: part 2 Essence's POV: “First of all, why are you listening in on conversation that wasn't about you. Second, I didn't say shit about dating him, and lastly, you don't just have girls in your past you have a harem and I am not going to be one of them. You can pretend to be blind about all the girls you done ran through that refuse to let go, but I'm not good at lying to myself. All you keep saying is, all them girls happened in the past and it's over with, but usually when somebody says, it was all in the past, they aren't talking about last month. Every time one of them sees me with you, I have to deal with foolery, to the point I have to threaten bitches. I don't have the time, the energy, nor the bail money to be with you. I have already been locked up because of one of your looney toon bitches. I'm not trying to make going to jail a habit, because dating you in any kind of capacity, means they will be doing shit to fuck with me
Chapter 81Game over: Essence's POV: “Damn I have to give it to the basketball team, they killed them boys in the second half. Those dudes, Syncere, Shawn, and Trent were on fire. They were unstoppable in that fourth quarter, they made a basket every time they touched the ball, and it was nothing but net each time.” Unique said, as we made our way to the court. Everyone was socializing on the court basketball team were doing interviews for the school news and newspaper. Me and Kiki tried to act like we weren't a little nervous to be out in the open, we knew Shawn and Syncere would be answering questions so we did have a little while, but we didn't want to stick around to risk being caught up in drama. Anthony, Unique, and the rest of the football team were in the middle of the court talking about the game and the upcoming party they were about to go to. Unique was very open with his intentions when it came to me, which was a big difference when it came to Syncere.
Chapter 80 Half time show:Essence's POV: Everything I thought would happen when I wore clothes like this happened. Unwanted attention from dudes that I see everyday in class just stared at me with their mouth open. I knew they were shocked to see me dress like this; hell, I would be too. Then you have the females especially Syncere's girlfriend and her flunky Leah, sitting with Syncere's parents. I would like to know how the hell we end up sitting right behind these bitches; I swear it feels like somebody’s really testing me and my friend. When we walked past them Syncere's dad spoke and told me he can't wait until Sunday. I smiled and gave him the thumbs up. I will say this, we have only been here a few minutes so far but they haven't said anything directly to us. Although it may be because they were sitting with their cheer squad and their coach, so I'm sure that's why all they did was look back at us every few minutes with the stink face. They were making litt
Chapter 79Game Time: Essence, Kiki, Syncere, and Shawn: “Would you hurry the hell up! We’re late because I had to fight you to get you dress and your makeup done. We better be able to find a seat or I'm sitting on your damn back, come on lets go.” Kiki said as she walked hurriedly towards the gym with a whining Essence trailing behind her as they made their way to the gym. Essence couldn't believe Kiki pulled her IOU on her. That was the only way to get her into this damn outfit. Her and Kiki had a pay system, when one of them really needed something from each other, They would give each other IOU's, which means that it could be pulled at anytime as long as it wasn't anything dangerous, they had no choice but to do it. So when Essence refuse to wear the outfit Kiki brought with her, she ended up pulling the card on her so she had no choice. Now they were about to walk into the gym, and deal with the attention that they will get once they are spotted. Essence a
Chapter 78Syncere’s POV: Continued“WHAT THE FUCK IS SHE DOING? I'M GOING TO BEAT HER ASS!” I heard Shawn said as he turned to head out of the gym. Hearing Shawn damn near yell, snapped me out of my anger, I ran behind Shawn stopping him. “You know damn well you can't go out there now. Coach sees you anywhere but in here until he dismisses us, you won't be playing tonight. Now get your shit together, we can talk to them later. You said Kymoni is coming to the game tonight right, so you can talk to her than.” I said, pulling Shawn back so we can finish our set. Shawn isn't the only one who is going to be having a long talk, I plan to talk to Essence as well. It wasn't because I was jealous we are friends and I know how dudes like them operate. She's a freshmen and doesn't need to be involved with dudes like them. I thought to myself as we finish our set, I needed to get my head in the game, because we can't afford to lose any games this season.Thursday: 6:30pm Game starts at 7pmEsse
Chapter 77Thursday Syncere’s POV: A few minutes earlier: “Alright guys we have a big game tonight so I wanted to try something different. I know we don't usually do any kind of practicing before the game but I read somewhere that it could actually lower your performance. Because your body is use to practicing daily, you shouldn't change that routine. So we’re going to give this a trial run, we are playing a team that is number four in the league, so it won't be that much of a issue if this plan doesn't work out. I still believe you guys can pull off a win. With that said lower your weights by twenty pound so you won't injure or irritate any old injuries, it will be light weight training only. Am I clear?” Coach asked and left when he was satisfied that we understood what needed to be done. Even though I hated weight training I was glad for the distraction. Ever since that day at Lillie's restaurant, Jazz has been freaking out about the dinner she promised my parents sh
Chapter 76 Thursday The Pit: 3pm 4 hours til game night,Essence's POV: “I don't care what you say, you are coming to the game with me. If you’re forcing me to do this damn dinner on Sunday; then you are bringing your ass to this damn game with me tonight. Shawn threaten to come to my dorm every day for the next week if I don't show up. If he does, then I will be in jail calling you to pick me up because all his little groupies get in their feelings when they see him giving the fat girl attention. You know what never mind I just came up with the best plan, I don't go to the game and I pack my bags and come to your house until this blows over.” Kiki said and my eyes widen. “Hell no! Nope, what time the game start again, we should get there early to make sure we get good seats to make sure Shawn can see you. How about you were a big neon green shirt to make sure he won't miss you.” I said, as Kiki burst out laughing. She know damn well she not staying at my house
Chapter 75Lillie's Soul Kitchen:Syncere's POV: “Finally, I am glad they're gone now we can enjoy the rest of our lunch.” Jazz said rolling her eyes and shaking her head as Essence and Kiki left the restaurant. “Syncere what were you thinking asking that girl to cook for your father? You made us look like some kind of charity case begging for food. I hope you know we will not be attending that dinner.” My mom said with a look of discuss. “Speak for yourself, I am definitely going to my birthday dinner, it would be rude to not show up.” My dad said and I dapped him up. “Syncere, I don't understand why you insist on having that girl around. She has caused nothing but trouble for this basketball season and our relationship and yet you still find a way to keep them around. Everything she does you protect her and leave me high and dry. Ever since she has been here you have not have my back even once. Everything I ever do is for you and our future, I feel like I am
Chapter 74Essence's POV: Continued Syncere’s mom quickly covered her face, so I wouldn't count her wrinkles. What I said was complete bullshit , but people tend to think southern folks had a lot of superstition, old southern ways of solving problems and sicknesses. Syncere had to cough to keep from laughing. “That is a good quality in any wife, every man loves a home cooked meal when he comes home.” His daddy said, causing his wife to look at him like he was taking a dig at her, which I will bet money she has no idea how to cook. “Uh Mr. Jamison I know how to cook as well. I am always cooking for Syn when I visit his house. You love my cooking too bae don't you?” Jazz said, looking at Syncere. He lift a brow at her like he had no idea what the hell she was talking about, Which let me know she don't know how to cook shit. “Essence, I didn't know you were such a good cook, me nor my dad has ever had real southern food before. Maybe you could cook us some of that southern fo