Free Consequences by Skyy

wouldn’t fit.
    â€œI feel them on that. She is too jealous or something. Look at how she acted at your party. I hope you don’t get back with her.”
    â€œThe only thing I am trying to think about is how to get rid of these flowers.”
    They all laughed.
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    Lena opened the door to her apartment and was taken over by a wonderful smell coming from the kitchen. She smiled and ran into the house, hoping to catch Brandon cooking.
    â€œBrandon, what are you cooking?” she yelled out. She rushed into the kitchen, only to find an older black man cooking. Before she could question him, she felt arms reach around her waist.
    â€œSurprise, baby,” Brandon said as he put his arms completely around her. “This is our new chef, Max. And Junaita is our new housekeeper, but she is out at the store right now.”
    Lena turned around to Brandon. “Baby, if they cook and clean, what exactly am I supposed to do now?”
    â€œYou are supposed to go to school, shop, and do volunteer work to make me look good.” Brandon smiled.
    Lena didn’t like the sound of her new schedule.
    â€œBut, baby—”
    Brandon interrupted before she could finish. “Now, Beyonce has asked me to star in her new video, so I am going to L.A. for the weekend. Go pack your bags. We leave first thing tomorrow.”
    â€œBaby, I can’t go to L.A. I have class.”Lena was growing tired of Brandon’s lack of interest in her schoolwork. He always wanted her to attend late-night functions and go out of town, which would cause her to miss school. He made the comment more than once about her quitting school. She refused. Just in case she ever had to leave him, she wanted something to fall back on.
    â€œDamn, can’t you miss a few classes?”
    â€œNo, boy, I can’t. But have fun with Beyoncé and don’t let Jay-Z kick your ass, OK?”
    â€œWell, how about you invite your crew over for the weekend? You know, Misha and Carmen. Order like one of those come-to-the-house spas or something.”
    Lena squealed with happiness. “Baby, that’s a great idea. I know they will love it.” She hugged him and gave him an intimate kiss. “Why don’t you come back here and let me give you a little something to remember me by?” She pulled his hand toward the bedroom.
    Brandon hesitated. “As tempting as that is, I have to go meet with my agent before heading to the airport, so I will have to just make sure to get doubles when I get back, OK.”
    He kissed her again and headed out the door, leaving Lena wondering what just happened. Brandon never turned down the chance for a quickie.
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    â€œHow are you, girl?” Carmen asked as she sat next to Misha.
    â€œI’m fine. Girl, the bitch had the nerve to come to my room last night and apologize.” Misha laughed. “I must have slapped the shit out of her before closing the door. I am so glad I didn’t make her my roommate like she wanted me to.”
    â€œI am glad too ’cause I don’t need you or Cooley going to jail,” Carmen said.
    Misha looked at Carmen. “I think I need to apologize to her.”
    â€œYou need to do more than that. I wasn’t going to say anything, but that was real fucked up, Mish.”
    â€œI know. I just was pissed off. But I think I finally pushed her to the limit,” Misha said.
    â€œYeah, she was pretty upset. And you know how she reacts to rejection.”
    â€œShe hooked up with someone?” Misha asked.
    Carmen shook her head.
    â€œWell, typical Carla. Can’t wait one day before fucking someone.”
    â€œThey didn’t fuck, Misha. Just watched a movie or something. Misha, I know you don’t want to hear this, but Cooley really does love you. She doesn’t want anyone but you.”
    â€œShe had her chance. She didn’t even try to fight for me.”
    â€œShe fought for you last