I forced a smile. “Thank you, boo. That’s the plan.”
Her words swarmed, leaving a lasting impression. I wasn’t giving them the satisfaction to see they had me in my feelings. Some bitches couldn’t stand seeing the next female winning.
“Well, when you do go out, please tag us on social media because I must see the end results. You have a great day, Eris,” she said, handing me the bags.
I couldn’t stop thinking about the conversation at the boutique.
Levi wanted to play in the kid’s area while Erin and I stayed close by with our Starbucks, seated at a table.
“Are you are in love with Rayzor?” she asked.
I almost choked on my drink.
“What? What made you ask me that?”
“That’s what those women came to you about, Rayzor, right?”
I felt embarrassed.
“That’s not your problem, Erin.”
“It is when they’re messing with you.”
“I’m grown and can handle myself.”
She nodded. “So, are you in love with him? I think he’s in love with you.”
My eyes widened. “You think so? We’re early in our relationship.”
I couldn’t believe I fed into this conversation with a teenager.
“He does any and everything for you, me and Levi. It’s okay if you do.”
“It’s too soon to say.”
“I haven’t seen you this happy. I like this side of you.”
“Oh, you do?” I smiled.
“Yes. It’s all work and auntie Suki and Rhea. Not now. You go out and have fun.”
“And what you be doing?”
“Telling all my friends my sister’s dating a celebrity.”
“Girl, Courtland is just Courtland to us.”
“And that’s what’s different. To you, he’s Courtland but to me and other people, he’s that nig… I mean guy. I still can’t believe he comes to our house and take us places.”
“And does me dating him make you uncomfortable?”
“No.”
“Because I don’t want you to ever think I’ll be too busy with a man that I’ll forget you or Levi.”
“Oh, I know that, Eris. You’re not mom.”
Her words stung.
