Chapter 1
Matt POV
It never fails that Mae is late to something, she is going to be late for her fucking funeral. We are supposed to meet in L.A for lunch since I’m in town because I just dropped the boys off at Gloria’s house. Of course, Derek wasn’t there or maybe his bitch ass was hiding cause he was still scared of me. Anyway, I’m sitting at a table outside of spirit drinking iced tea when Mae finally shows up.
“Sorry I was late. My boo was distracting me.''
“You was getting some dick.''
“Hell yea! Speaking of sex and relationships, when are you going to get a girlfriend? You haven’t been with someone relationship-wise since Gloria.''
“Well I would be with Rihanna, but she is fronting.''
“You don’t need that Rihanna in your life, y’all are both too similar.''
“Cause we both have slick-ass mouths.''
“Yup. You need to date someone new and the opposite of Gloria. Someone that’s going to balance you out. hmm.''
“Like who?''
“I don’t know but maybe you should date out of your comfort zone.''
“I dated a white girl before.
“I didn’t mean a white girl and your half white so that’s not out of your comfort zone. You should date a regular person.''
“Like an IG model? or some groupie?''
“No, a real woman. Maybe a plus-size woman''
“Now where would I find one of those at? And why a plus-size woman?''
“Not here and because you never dated one before. You need something new therefore when you go back to Memphis and if you encounter a BBW you talk to her. Date her. Are you up to the challenge?''
“Okay. If I can’t find one I like, what will happen?''
“I can hook you up with one of my friends.''
“Oh hell no.''
“What’s wrong with my friends?''
“I don’t like them and I’m pretty sure they don’t like me.''
“Alex said you’re cute once.''
“Was that before or after she stole silverware from some restaurant y’all was at?''
“Before.''
I shake my head as the waiter comes to take our orders.
*Days later
I’m back in Memphis and the only thing I like about this place is the food. The people are friendly though so that’s also a good thing. Anyway, I’m waiting for my order from Gus World’s famous Fried chicken. Since the boys aren’t here I don’t cook. I’m sitting down and I’m all into my phone looking at bullshit on IG.
“Sir, Can I sit here?''
“Sure it’s a free country,'' I say but don’t look up at the feminine voice. But the loud voice in my head (aka Mae) tells me to look up. The woman that is seated next to me is short Carmel Mocha beauty that smells fucking good.
“Thanks, it’s just Guess Perfume.''
“You Welcome Miss...''
“Erica
“I’m Matt.''
“I know.''
“Are you familiar with basketball because of your husband or boyfriend?
“You not very good at flirting. I like basketball because of my brother.''
“Sorry, a beautiful woman like you makes me nervous.''
“I thought Rihanna was your type to be obsessed over?''
“Do you always have a comeback?'' asked Matt.
“Yup.''
“Number 18 and number 19!'' the Cashier calls out.
We both get up and walk to the cashier.
“Hey, I’m going to pay for both of the orders.''
“No,'' said Erica
I ignore her and pay for both of our orders.
“Thanks.''
She extends her hand and tries to grab the food.
“Nope. We are eating dinner back at my place.''
“I could be crazy.''
“Hopefully, I like crazy.''
I extend my free hand to her and she takes it. Instant sparks.
I look down at her and smile at her blushing face.
Hmm, maybe this is the start of something.
