Page 102 of Halo: Tales Of A Hitman

It matched his long purple sleeve shirt and black vest he wore. The black jeans and black boots. It had been four days since he came to the salon.

We texted a lot and talked on the phone at night. It felt like we were dating although I kept telling myself that we were only friends. He never pressured me about anything. Halo just lets us flow. I do not know why I have a ball of nerves in my stomach now.

“Can I have some.” His deep voice wrapped around me.

I faced him with a small smile. “Ew. I don’t know where your mouth been.”

He laughed, “Shut’cho ass up. Why you tryna hide from me?”

“Ain’t nobody hiding from you Halo! I’m thirsty and was waiting for the kitchen to clear out.”

We both knew I was lying but he did not tease me about it. He just took my drink out of my hand and drunk some.

“It’s yours now.” I told him then picked up another cup.

“I wish the fuck you would act like that towards me. I ain’t no nasty nigga.” He angrily drunk some more, filled it back up and handed me the cup.

“You used to be my sweet Halo that did what I said.” I joked with him.

“I still am but you about to stop playing with me. Did they show you around the house?”

“Yes. Siren did, I love it so much. Can you believe the two of them are homeowners now!” I gleefully pointed out. “I remember Siren telling me about the crush she had on Blake.”

“Shits crazy. Blake used to tell me how she was feelin’ Siren too. I’m glad they are doing their thang. We’ll be like them soon.”

My lips twisted up and I drunk more of the margarita. “I don’t like you like that no more Halo.”

“I know you don’t like me. You fuckin’ love me just like I love you.”

“I’m not about to go there with you Halo. Can we just get back to the party?” I hoped he agreed.

Talking about how I feel about him was not something I wanted to do right now. There was still some hesitation when it came to us. But to be clear, he has had my heart since we met and even when we broke up. I tried to get it back from him, but it is what it is.

Halo did what I hoped, and he let the subject go. We went back to the living room and dining room where everyone was at. More people came, including Regan and Brian, with even more gifts and cards. It was a nice turnout.

Blake and Siren gave a good speech and talked a little about their process of selecting their dream house. Then they thanked Brian and everyone else for coming and supporting them. It was getting late and some people were starting to leave. Regan and Brian left because they both had work in the morning. My sister told me she would call me tonight to get any teas she missed.

Hendrix and Carter were moving the gifts into the second bedroom. I went over to Blake and Siren to give them and hug. They were next to Greek and Golden, so I did the same to them and said goodbye.

“You dippin’ out without our brother knowing?” Greek pondered.

I chuckled and responded, “Um no, I’m tired and ready to go home.”

“I’on believe that shit. Yo! Halo!” Golden shouted loudly over the music to Halo who was across the room talking to three guys.

I dropped my mouth open looking at Golden like he was nuts. Greek, Blake, and Siren were cracking up.

“Story tryna leave without telling you bye!” He continued yelling and had his finger over my head. Like a child snitching on another kid in the classroom.

“What! Is! Wrong! With! You!” I hit him on his arm in between rant.

All he did was find my anger hilarious like everyone else did. I went and grabbed my coat from the hallway then went out the front door. I got to the last step on the porch and put my short peacoat on.

“That’s how we doin’ Story? You weren’t going to tell me that you were leaving so I could at least walk you to your ride? It’s eleven at night.” Halo closed the door behind him looking mad then he walked down the porch to me.

“It wasn’t like that Halo. You were talking and I just figured we’d talk later the phone.”

“I don’t give a shit who I was talking to. You should have came and got me.” He started walking with me to my car.