“I might. After,” I look at his lips knowing damn well I will be present in his bed.
“Good,” he pops a kiss on my nose, then we head toward the till.
He pats his pockets, making a show of looking for his wallet. “This is extortion, by the way.”
“How when you volunteered?” I remind him.
“I was seduced by the way you saidbig man,” he argues.
I snort and watch him fumble with his card like he’s never paid for anything himself before.
“Then swipe the card,” I say sweetly. “Big man.”
He shoots me a look over his shoulder. “You’re enjoying this way too much.”
I smile. “You have no idea.”
His tone got serious then. “Was this ‘Benny’ ting serious?”
I look at the cashier.
“No. Never was. At least on my end. I honestly don’t even think it’s worth revisiting but if me ending it with him makes you feel better then end it I shall.”
“Since when do you care how I feel?”
I shrug. “Since you're the first man I’ve been with that can eat pussy worth a damn.”
The cashier pauses and looks at us.
Jabari chuckles.
“Just put the books in the bag, darling.”??
“If they playanother Burna boy song I’m gonna kill myself,” Jabari mumble into his cup before sipping.
“You’re always on about killing yourself,” I quip. “Do you have thoughts of suicide, Jabari? Depression? Should we arrange for you to speak with someone?”
“Oi, you worry about speaking to that cunt, yeah?” Jabari says, leaning back like he owns the booth. “Leave me and my suicidal ideation alone.”
I don’t even think about it. My middle finger just comes up on its own.
“Shove it,” he adds, settling in comfortably. Then, he whispers low enough for only me to hear. “And let me watch.”
Za lets out a long groan, rubbing her temples. “Stop it. Both of you. I’m starting to feel like your mum.”
We answer at the exact same time.
“She started it.”
“He started it.”
Za drops her head into her hands. “My God. This server is taking forever with my drink.”
I glance at Jabari, he’s been impatient since we got here. That plus he’s been drinking heavily.
“When are you gonna talk to the man, Francine?”
I roll my eyes so hard it almost hurts. “When I’m good and ready, Jabari. That alright with you?”
