any longer and you’re not here with me. I’ll call you later to let you know what articles I’ll be printing.”
“Okay, I’m going to try to get some rest myself because being without you isn’t going to be easy for me to shake either. I know everyone will be waiting on me...although the meeting won’t take long. We're just wrapping up the arrangements for the tour...” ______________________________
It was Sunday afternoon and everyone was headed for the club. As usual, being at the Tea Pot was the glue that held them together as they caught up on business and talk about their lives.
“Well T, I have to say I’m excited. Everything is all set for us to be leaving in the morning.” Q said while ordering a drink and handing over all the papers to Andre for the transportation.
“Dre, I guess you can take over from here.”
“Thanks for everything Q. I must say, I wish I had business partners like you guys.”
“T, is there anything else you’d like to add?” Q asked.
“Nope, I’m satisfied. I'm just excited to get started.”
“Well, after tonight, you’ll be on your way, so let’s meet here at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.
“So Trey how’s Carlotta and her mom?” Andre asked.
“They’re fine. We’re all going out tonight to see a play in the city.”
JJ picked up his glass of water. “Hey Trey, Carlotta agreed to come over and share some of her family secrets with Vivian in the kitchen. You’ve got yourself a winner. We like Carlotta and we know the feeling is mutual.
Trey felt like he was ten feet tall after all the affirmation he received about dating Carlotta.
“So T-Bird, have you heard from Darnell? JJ asked. T-Bird was shocked that he would part his lips to ask her anything about him. Especially since she knew he couldn’t stand Darnell. However, it was his way of breaking the ice. Even still the expression on his face couldn’t hide how he really felt about Darnell. T-Bird tried to maintain her composure just to have the opportunity to rub dirt in back in his face.
“No, not since Friday morning. I’m really happy Desiree gave him the opportunity to go to Miami and interview DDG before they join us tomorrow.”
Trey took this moment to stand and interrupt the conversation.
"Look T-Bird, I guess I’ll have to be the spokesperson and say, on behalf of everyone, we want to you to know we want to be happy for you. If being with Darnell is a part of that, then we’re willing to support you in any way possible.”
T-Bird crossed her legs while looking at everyone. “Okay I can live with that” she responded. “I know yawl want the best for me. You don’t know how much I appreciate that. I think Darnell is a sweet man. If he’s not the one I’m meant to be with, I know how to cut the cord and let go. I know yawl mean well...”
Trey gave her a smile, confirming his acceptance of her decision.
“Oh and Andre, thanks for bailing Carlotta and I out, not knowing Kim’s name. We felt a little embarrassed standing there for a minute.” Trey continued.
“It’s cool man; it was actually my fault for not mentioning it before we got there. I called JJ at the last minute to ask if she could accompany me, for the sake of not going solo.”
“Kim huh? Trey asked. “Well at least I know for the next time”
“Um... um...I didn’t know you roll like that, Andre.” T-Bird added, as she willing tried to take advantage of finding a moment create some humor for a few laughs.
“Well thanks for the compliment. I have a lot more potential than you think. My dear.” He replied while still enjoying the laughter. “No matter what I’m doing, I can call any one of my women at the drop of a dime and they’ll be right there.”
“Oh really? Well I guess money can buy you anything after all. Huh?” T-Bird continued as everyone began to laugh again.
“Okay, don’t let me have