Page 37 of His Four Leaf Clover

“Man, ain’t nobody worried about Alva’s stupid ass.” Rondell waved him off.

“Keep underestimating her if you want to. You niggas don’t listen and that’s gon’ always be y’all problem,” Tez pointed to his twin brothers as he spoke.

“You better be worried about her stupid ass. That was her first and last time coming to my husband’s place of business with some bullshit. I don’t ever want her to get that comfortable,” Cash said.

“That ain’t even a real woman, sis. Trust me, I found out the hard way,” Montrell chimed in.

“Don’t piss me off, bruh. The bitch just said it ain’t over, no matter what Rondell say. And she was bold enough to say the shit in front of the police. She’s unstable and he better cover his ass.” Tez gave his final warning before he and Monty went back into the shop.

“That’s exactly why I’m good being single.” Kim folded her arms across her chest.

“Me too, friend,” Tru agreed as she and Kim walked away together.

“Wait, what?”

Rondell rushed behind them with Montrell hot on his heels. He was really feeling Kim and he didn’t want what he had with Alva to get in the way of what he was trying to build with her. They were slowly getting to know each other, and he enjoyed it when her and Tru came to chill at his apartment. Montrell was desperately trying to get his girl back, so she looked forward to it too. Kim was a good cook and she often whipped up a meal for everybody to enjoy. They either played cards or watched movies, but it was always a good vibe.

“Girl, not people pulling over to see what’s going on,” Cash laughed as she looked around at the few people who had gathered to see the action that never happened.

Clover looked around the parking lot and did a double take when she saw Trent sitting in his car. She tried to play it off and quickly turned her head, but it was too late. He winked at her and smiled before he backed up and drove in the opposite direction. Clover wasn’t scared but she had to let somebody know what was up. Trent seemed to be on some stalking shit and she knew that seeing him everywhere she went wasn’t a coincidence. Telling Dash would be a mistake, especially since Trent was somebody that she used to deal with. Still, she had to be cautious, even if it meant getting the courts involved. She would hate for Trent to be on the receiving end of her gun but she was gonna make it home to her family every night, even if he didn’t.

“Bitch, get a restraining order!” Iva yelled as she and Clover walked out of the beauty supply store.

Apparently, she had missed all the drama the weekend before when she was at work. She was so happy that the salon was closed that weekend due to a water leak in the area. Irie and her husband took the kids to a local fair and Kardi went with them. Dash and his brothers had to work, so Clover was free for a while. She filled Iva in as they walked around the store and she was livid. She always did tell Clover that Trent was weird and it was proving to be true. He and Clover didn’t even mess around long enough for him to be doing so much.

“With what evidence? You know how that shit go. A bitch gotta get killed before they do something. For all they know, we’re just at the same place at the same time. It’s not like he ever approached me or nothing.”

“That’s true but you know damn well that ain’t the case. That nigga is on some stalking shit. Aren’t you cool with his mama?”

“I wouldn’t say that we’re cool. She handled my divorce, and I went out to dinner with him and his family twice before. She’s nice but we ain’t friends or nothing.”

“I know you don’t want to but you might have to let Dash know what’s up. It ain’t like you were dealing with him while y’all were together.”

“Are you high? You know Dash just as well as I do. That shit will be disastrous.”

“Yeah, that’s true. But damn, something gotta be done. The nigga ain’t approach you yet but that could change at any time.”

“You know I stay ready, but I don’t even want it to come to that. Maybe I should try to reach out to his mama. I’m not saying that she can do anything but it’s worth a try.”

“The shit with y’all wasn’t even all that deep for him to be doing so much.”

“Not at all but enough about me. What’s been up with you and my brother?”

“Ain’t shit up with us until he figure out what he got going on at home. We talk on the phone a lot and we were finally able to express our feelings with each other.”

“That’s what’s up. But, girl, Amina is finally over Caprice messy ass too. She said she don’t want her at none of her and Fonzo’s celebrations.”

“Good cause I’m not trying to ruin nobody’s event by dragging that big back bitch. She came in Dot’s the other day with her bad built ass cousin.”

“Yeah, her cousin got a cute face but that shape should be studied. Where to now?” Clover barely drove her green Bentley but she decided to whip it out of the garage. Dash drove his more but they both had what he called “normal” cars for everyday use.

“I’m hungry but I need to get a new appointment book from somewhere. The ones in there were ugly as hell.”

She and Iva made a few more runs before they decided to go grab something to eat. It was still early so they decided to go to Biscuits and Buns, one of their favorite brunch spots. They were seated as soon as they walked in. Once they placed their orders, they made small talk until their food arrived. Iva paid the bill when they were done while Clover packed up their leftovers. They walked out of the restaurant and paused when someone spoke up from behind them.

“Clover! My goodness, you look beautiful. How have you been?”

Clover turned around and locked eyes with Trudy Latimer. It must have been fate because she had just spoken her up. She was having doubts about even going at Trent’s mother about anything. They were both grown and it just seemed so childish to her.