Free Too Naughty by Brenda Hampton

wanted to answer her man’s telephone, who was I to tell her not to pick it up?
    Frustrated, I hurried to call Frick so I could get the hell out of here. My marriage was at stake, and I wasn’t about to lose Nokea over no bullshit. I needed to get home and fast!
    This time when I called, Frick answered. I quickly asked why he hadn’t returned my calls, and he told me to meet him at his office around 2:00 P.M. I ended the call and then phoned Brooks Brothers so they’d get my clothes to me as soon as possible. My measurements and credit cards were on file, so the process went pretty smoothly.
    In an effort to distance myself from Scorpio, I stayed in the guest room until the doorbell rang. I thought about talking to her about going to see Mackenzie, but I decided against it. I also wanted to know where Mackenzie was, but I kept telling myself that it was no longer any of my business.
    I hurried to the door, and Damion from Brooks Brothers came in, handing over a black garment bag.
    â€œJay, you are going to like this suit and the other items I picked out. I’m very familiar with your taste, and it’s good doing business with you.”
    I knew Damion was working on a tip, so I already had two hundred dollars in my hand. I gave it to him, and he was all smiles. He thanked me and left.
    Wanting to see how well he knew me, I unzipped the bag, and sure enough, the dark gray pin-striped suit that he’d accessorized with a black, lighter gray, and fire red tie was one hell of a combination. And when I moved the suit aside, the casual tan and black linen pants sets worked for me, too. He had hooked up shoes and socks that matched everything, and had even thrown in several belts. Just for the hell of it, I looked at the receipt. I chuckled and balled it up in my hand. In Shane’s opinion, that much money would’ve been money out the window.
    On my way back to the bedroom, Scorpio saw me and called my name. When I looked into Shane’s bedroom, she held the telephone out to me.
    â€œShane would like to speak to you,” she said.
    I held the garment bag over my shoulder and went into the room to get the phone.
    â€œWhat up?”
    â€œI thought you were supposed to call me when you made arrangements to go see Frick.”
    â€œI was about to call you, but you beat me to it. My appointment is at two. Can you make it by then?”
    â€œI’m on my way there now. It shouldn’t take long for me to shower and change.”
    â€œWell, put the pedal to the metal and hurry it the fuck up, all right?”
    â€œI am. And I hope when I get there, I don’t have to kick no ass before we leave, do I? I hope you’ve been nice to my woman.”
    I looked at Scorpio, who was for damn sure listening to our conversation. “Yeah, I was real nice to her. Maybe even too nice. But let’s just say that while you were away, things got pretty hot, hot, hot. If you don’t make your way back here soon, I anticipate them getting even hotter.”
    Shane laughed and cleared his throat. “I anticipate you getting your hot ass out of my bedroom.” I turned around, and he was behind me.
    â€œNegro, your woman invited me in here to use the phone. If you got a beef, you’d better chat with her about it.”
    Scorpio stood up and walked over to Shane. He looked a bit uncomfortable with what she had on, but he would never let me know it. She gave him a peck on the lips and eased her arms around his waist.
    â€œBaby, can you drop me off at Jay’s before you go with Jaylin? I’ll get a ride home from Jamaica. We have inventory to do today, and I should have been there hours ago.”
    â€œI don’t think Jay and I will have time. You can use my car, and I’ll just ride with him.”
    She nodded and stepped away from him. Giving me one last look, she walked into the bathroom and closed the door.
    Shane placed his keys on the dresser and pulled the