Keon strode toward me, ready to catch me in his arms. But then, Kizzie ran off, her eyes red. Keon’s two brothers immediately rushed after her.
The momentarily warm embrace around me stiffened then, just as quickly, he let go. I crashed to the floor, landing hard on my backside.
"Go home by yourself. I’m going to check on Kizzie."
With that, he turned and ran after Kizzie.
That’s right. He ran to her.
The bystanders, who had been watching the drama unfold, snickered at my pathetic state, their eyes filled with glee at my humiliation.
"Considering she opened her legs for anyone, it’s no wonder her husband ran off with someone else!"
"Hey, gorgeous, drop me your LetsTalk. How much for a night? I can definitely afford you."
"She needs money? Please! Call her once and she’ll jump right into your bed for free!"
Clutching onto a railing, I slowly pulled myself up. Head down, I stared at my feet, forcing myself to move forward, step by step.
By the time I finally got a cab and made it home, the sky had already turned dark.
Gasping for breath, I clutched the doorknob. The moment I pushed the door open, a thick, humid scent of intimacy hit me in the face. Kizzie and Keon’s tangled moans and the sound of fabric tearing nearly pierced my eardrums.
I broke down, slamming the door shut.
Sliding down against the wall, I hugged my head, curling into myself as despair swallowed me whole.
"Enough! I’ve had enough! I don’t want to hear it! Not a single word!"
I had no idea how much time had passed before the door creaked open again.
The soft sound of running water drifted in from the bathroom.
Kizzie stood there, dressed in something skimpy, her face flushed. Faint red marks dotted her slender neck. She leaned against the doorframe with a smug air, looking down at me with pure disdain.
Her voice was laced with venom as she said, "Throwing yourself at Keon so presistently. You’re also desperate to have his baby! Do you even hear yourself?"
"Since you're so eager to spread your legs, does it feel good now? One word from me and all three of them could have their way with you. Maybe next time, I'll just dump you on the street and see how long you last."
She took a step closer, forcing me back.