Chapter 68 Tuesday morning 3amSyncere's POV: “YO! Where the hell have you been? Jazz has been trying to find you for hours, been blowing up my damn phone and even came by because she thought I was lying for you. So where the hell have you been?” Shawn said as soon as I came home. “I road around until I found a bar and left my phone in my truck, because I didn't want to talk to Jazz after what her and Leah did last night. Essence told me she wasn't going to tutor me anymore, because of the shit Jazz and Leah pulled. So now my scholarship and my chance at being drafted is in jeopardy if Essence tell them everything that has happened.” I said as I got a water out of the fridge. It wasn't a complete lie. “Damn Syn, I told you that you need to do something about Jazz and Leah. I know that’s your girl and you love her, but this has gotten outta hand.” Shawn said shaking his head. I stayed silent because I didn't want to talk about what happened last night. “He
Chapter 69Syncere's POV: ContinuedWhen I got to the room Jazz was sitting on the bed with her head down crying. I sighed knowing that she was crying because of me. “Syn do you know how humiliated I was last night when you just left me with your parents, after I was attacked by that whale. Do you see my face? Now I want be able to cheer for the next six weeks. Then to make matters worse you left and didn't even come home or answer your phone. Where were you? Where did you stay last night? Where you with…..?” Jazz asked but didn't finish her question before she broke down crying again. Which made me feel like complete shit. “Listen I got home at three this morning, I was pissed at Leah and you. You know damn well that you and Leah weren't attacked, you and Leah were attacking Kymoni and Essence evened the fight. I left you with my parents because I knew they would make sure you were good. Kymoni and Essence were arrested for no reason, since this was me and Shawn's house,
Chapter 70Tuesday 1pm Lillie's Soul kitchenEssence's POV: I sat across from Kiki as she stared at me and I acted like I didn't know she was staring a whole in my damn forehead. “Essi, please don't make me ask you again, tell me what’s up with you?” Kiki said crossing her arms over her chest. “You already asked me that four hundred and eighty-seven times since you dragged me out the house. I told you nothings up, after our stint in prison I am done tutoring Syncere. I told him that I wouldn't say anything about it to the president. He can send me his assignments and I will let him know if it’s correct and that's it. I feel bad about all of this shit, but I don't regret protecting myself or my mental, but I feel bad that Syncere might lose everything if the president finds out.” I said finally looking up at Kiki, I knew I had to stick to the truth as much as possible or she will see right through that shit. I wasn't about to tell her about the fucking amazing
Chapter 71Lillie's Soul KitchenSyncere's POV: “I heard about this place, they said that the food is real southern food. They say it's like Thanksgiving everyday. I promised myself the next time were in town we would eat here, the reservation list was booked until next year. I had to use my name and connection to get the reservation we got.” My mother said as we all walked into the restaurant. Leah was hanging on Shawn's arm and he was pissed about it, Leah was acting like she could barely walk. Jazz had wrapped my arm around her as we walked, her anger from earlier was gone. As soon as we entered the restaurant I felt it, I don't know why but I looked around and spotted Essence immediately. She wasn't even facing me and I could tell it was her. Spotting Kymoni just confirmed I was right. She had her braids up in two buns like Chun Li, exposing the back of her neck which caused my dick to jump, just thinking about how every time I kissed her there, her pussy would s
Chapter 72 Essence's POV: “So you can't say hello Essence.” I heard from behind me and it sent a shiver down my spine. Why didn't he just go back to his family and his girl friend. I sighed to prepare for this hello. “It’s not that I can't say hello, it's the fact that saying hello to you, with your girlfriend any where near you, will end up with me going in her mouth and me in jail again.” I said not bothering to turn around. “Damn you can't even look at me when you're talking to me? It's like that now?” He asked like he was offended. I turned around so I could make sure I was reading his tone right. “Syncere, you know that me and you in the same vicinity never goes well and it is about to be proven right now.” I said as I looked pass him to see his parents and his girlfriend coming our way. “What are you….” Syncere started to say. “Son where is Shawn going, we saw him grab the girl and dragged her out of here. Was she about to cause a scene?” His mother ask
Chapter 73Essence's POV: continued When I tell yall my head was on a swivel you would have thought I was possessed. I looked from Jazz then to Leah who were smirking at me. I turned to Syncere who's mouth was wide open in shock. I turned back to Jazz with my brow raised. Giving her a chance to clean this shit up, but she smirked at me like she won some kind of prize. Her face said, yea you made me pull out the big guns. I looked back at Syncere again and he looked pissed. Jazz looked at him and her smirk dropped from her face and she immediately picked up her menu to avoid Syncere’s gaze. Ok let's do this, “Wow you told me a lot of things about me, some of which I didn't even know about myself. But before I get into everything I would like to first apologize to you girls and when Kiki gets back in here, I am sure she will also apologize for messing up yall faces like we did. We do not take pleasure in beating the bricks off mentally disabled people, but to be fair y
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
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 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