Confessions. Sasha Campbell

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СКАЧАТЬ sent the letter to the bookstore instead of the house. Why would he do that?” I looked at her, hoping she had an explanation.

      “I have no idea,” she said, looking as if she was barely able to get the words out, she was so shocked.

      “Obviously, the fool forgot where we live.” I reached inside my purse and handed her the letter to read. I already had it memorized.

      Trinette took her time reading it, then released a heavy sigh. “You said you thought something was wrong.”

      “I know, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Something has been wrong for a long time, even before Mimi…” My voice trailed off. There was no way I was about to go there.

      “I can’t believe he dumped you in a letter,” Trinette snapped, and handed me the tear-stained paper.

      “I-I guess that was the only way he knew how. We’ve been having problems just talking to each other for a long time.” I shrugged my shoulders. “I knew this…this day was coming. I just wasn’t prepared. But are we ever really prepared?”

      Leaning back in her chair, she shook her head in bewilderment. “Nikki…this is some shit. I’m so sorry, girlfriend. I used to envy the two of you.”

      I gave her a weird look. “Envy us?”

      “Hell, yeah. The two of you have been together since junior high. You knew someday you would get married. And as far as I know he’s the only man you’ve ever fucked. Now that’s amazing.”

      “I guess for you it is.”

      Trinette started laughing, and I laughed along with her until she pressed a finger to her lips.

      “Oh, shit!” I whispered. “I forgot Leon’s home.”

      Trinette gave me a dismissive wave. “Don’t worry. He’s out like a light.”

      Maybe she wasn’t worried, but I was. “Girl, my bad. The last thing I need is for Leon to hear.” I looked around to make sure he wasn’t about to walk in the room. “Enough about me, what did he say about buying another car?”

      Her lips curved mischievously. What was her ass up to now? “I decided I want another house instead.”

      “What?” I gave her a weird look. Her announcement had come out of nowhere. “A new house? Uhhh, uhhh…I thought you wanted a new car?” I decided to play along. “Where at?”

      She had a shit-eating grin on her face. “In Webster Grove.”

      I frowned. Bougieville USA. “How much?”

      Trinette took a long sip while looking quite pleased with herself. “About four hundred.”

      Goodness, there was no way I could even dream of spending that much. “What about your condo?” It was hard keeping the envy out of my voice.

      “I’m gonna put it on the market and try to sell it.”

      I nodded. “With the housing market the way it is, you might wanna do that first. I know too many people having a helluva time trying to sell their homes. Not to mention the value has dropped tremendously.”

      She gave me a shrug that said she wasn’t worried. “I’m sure I won’t have a problem selling this place.”

      “And what does Leon say about that?” I pressed.

      “There was a little resistance…but I used the power of persuasion on him…a.k.a. Ms. Kitty.” She purred, then tilted her glass to her lips.

      I sat there shaking my head. “You are too much.”

      “Yeah…I know. Leon will let me take money outta the account for a down payment, but the earnest money, inspections, etcetera, all have to come outta my own pocket.”

      My brow rose. “And how you hope to do that?”

      Trinette frowned as if she didn’t have a clue what I was talking about. “What do you mean? I work.”

      I sat there with my arms folded against my chest. Who was Trinette trying to fool? “Yep…you work. I also know your entire check is spent on your credit cards and supporting your expensive shop habit.”

      “Not all of it,” she retorted with major attitude.

      “Uh-huh…whatever. I bet you Leon thinks you’ve been saving money, right?”

      Trinette pursed her lips. She hates when I’m right. “True, but I can get around that.”

      “Really? And where are you planning to get the money?”

      She stuck out her tongue. “You know I have my way.”

      I leaned back on the couch and shook my head. Trinette was playing a dangerous game. “I just bet you do. I ain’t mad. If you can buy your dream home, then I’m happy for you.”

      “Now that’s what I’m talking about. Everyone else is always trying to hate on my ass.”

      “I wonder why,” I mumbled. Trinette is one of those women you either love or hate. There is no in between. I reached for the bottle and poured us both another glass, and for the longest time I just sat there sipping my wine.

      “Why you need a new house if you’re planning to move to Richmond?”

      She gave me a hard look, then finished her drink. “I’ll worry about that later.”

      What she was really saying was she had no intentions of moving to Richmond. Silence fell between us. Finally she changed the subject.

      “Are you gonna try to contact Donovan?”

      “For what? So he can stick the knife farther in my chest?”

      She looked at me as if I was the one being ridiculous. “No, so you can decide if it’s really something you both want.”

      I took a moment to think about what she said, but eventually I shook my head. “I’m not gonna lie. It’s not at all what I want, but I’m not gonna beg someone to be with me when he obviously doesn’t want me anymore.”

      Trinette actually managed to look sympathetic. “I just hate that things are ending without the two of you talking.”

      “Trinette, I love that man. The last thing I want is a divorce.” And then I couldn’t help it. I started bawling my ass off. Trinette put her glass down on the coffee table and moved over and took a seat beside me.

      “Uhhh-uhhh…there’ll be none of that.” She reached for a box of tissues and handed me a few.

      I wiped my eyes. “Bitch, don’t try to act like you ain’t never cried over a man. You know I know better.”

      “Shhh! And if you ever tell anybody I’m gonna deny that shit,” she said with a sympathetic smile, then wrapped her arms around me and hugged me tight. I needed that.

      I smiled at СКАЧАТЬ