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“ I feel you. I'll cal her in a couple days and say something I just wanted you to know what was up.” Tyson said.

“Well speaking of ex's, Darien cal ed me today and asked me to help him with Trendi.

She's being released today but she's not coming to her place for a few days she's going to be at her mothers. So I said I'd go over there and give him a hand helping out.” Jazzlyn said.

Tyson looked at Jazzlyn like she'd lost her mind. “So your ex-boyfriend cal ed you up and asked you visit and sit around at his mamas house with him and you just up and said yes?”Tyson asked.

“ Wel yes, he needed help with Trendi. He sounded al nervous about it...”

“ His ass aint nervous about a damn thing Jazzlyn. What the hell does he have to be nervous about it's his own sister,brother however he chooses to address the situation.

It's
his
relative!He just trying to be alone with you. To add to it, you just gonna tel me about it after you already said you were gonna go?”Tyson said.

“ Wel Tyson I am grown ass woman. I don't have to ask you to do anything!” Jazzlyn said.

“ You're kidding me right?” Tyson said. “You know what I don't know what kinda bullshit ass rules you and him had to your relationship but as for me...anytime you get the feeling you need to be laid up around your ex-boyfriend at his mamas house...if you're my women, you do need to ask.” Tyson said.

“ Just like I sat here and showed you much respect about meeting up with Kita to set some shit straight I would have thought you'd give me the same. Trendi was laid out in the hal way ass out and his ass was busy mean mugging me. You think he's moved on?

He hasn't Jazzlyn. This dude is going to use every excuse he can to be around you and right now it just so happens to be Trendi.” Tyson said standing up to leave.

“Tyson I can't believe you're acting like this about me going over to help Trendi. It's not even about Darien! I real y didn't think you'd be that selfish.” Jazzlyn said.

“ Selfish? I'm selfish Jazzlyn?” Tyson asked.” Your blind. I don't want you over there Jazzlyn. I aint gonna nice the shit up,none of that mess. Call his ass and tell him you can't go.” Tyson said.

“ I'm not doing a damn thing!” Jazzlyn said looking at Tyson angrily.

“OK then. Bye.” Tyson said throwing the money for the bill on the table and walking out. Jazzlyn sat there stunned I can't believe he's acting so childish. Jazzlyn thought to herself picking up her purse to leave. Just then her cel phone rang.

“Hey Darien, are you guys at your moms? I'm on my way over.” Jazzlyn arrived over at Mr.Johnny and Ms. Sheilas home and had barely rang the doorbel when Darien opened the door smiling. “ Hey Jazzlyn, come on in. I really appreciate you coming over to help out” Darien said.

“ Of course Darien. You know how I've felt about Trendi since the day we meet. So if she needs me I'm here. Where is she?” Jazzlyn asked.

“ Wel she's in the back bedroom laying down. The doctor said due to the damage, she needs to stay on top of the pain medication and as much as possible lay down on her stomach.” Darien said trying not so show his disgust about the whole situation on his face. During all their time dating Jazzlyn had gotten on him about his attitude towards gays and people with alternative lifestyles. It really wasn't that he was homophobic or anything he just didn't get the shit! Being that I'm straight I don't real y see why I have to understand or “ embrace” it as Jazzlyn liked to put it.

“ And umm Jazz, she got some gauze at the ass that needs to be changed 4 times a day at least with this prescription ointment on it...I think she can do that herself right ?

Cause Jazz, shit you know me...I aint gonna be able to do al that...you know my stomach gets queasy.” Darien said holding his stomach.

Jazzlyn couldn't help but laugh at him. Darien did have a sensitive stomach and was always complaining about the slightest smell turning his stomach.

" I know. Let me go back here and check on her." Jazzlyn walked to the bedroom and looked in .Sure enough Trendi was knocked out snoring. Jazzlyn made sure she had a blanket covering her and tipped back out.

" Jazz I was about to order some food are you hungry?" Darien asked " No thank you.

So Darien from the looks of things Trendi is probably going to be asleep until your mom gets home I really don't think you need me." Jazzlyn said.

"Yes I do Jazzlyn! I mean what if he gets up? Don't just leave me like this Jazzlyn. I know I don't have a right to ask anything of you but you helped me a lot trying to deal with my brother and his lifestyle. I know I'm not al the way there yet but I give al the credit to you. I told you how hard it was for me growing up with him." Darien said.

Jazzlyn sighed" I do understand that Darien but the fact is this. You and I aren't together anymore. I real y hope for the sake of your relationship with Trendi you start to take a little initiative of your own. I'm only here because I'm Trendi's friend...not yours Darien." Jazzlyn said.

" I'll be right back." Jazzlyn said stepping outside to cal Tyson. I can't believe we're arguing about this mess she thought. Jazzlyn dialed Tyson's number and could tell he sent her straight to voice mail." Tyson it's me. I just wanted to talk to you about what happened at lunch today. I should be home by the time you get off. So can you please come by? If I don't hear from you,I'll come knocking on your door. I love you." Jazzlyn hung up and walked back inside.

Jazzlyn sat down at the kitchen table." Jazz can I ask you a question? Was I that bad of a boyfriend to you?" Darien asked.

Jazzlyn looked at Darien like he'd lost it." Is that a serious question? You were a terrible boyfriend! You cheated on me for almost a year of our relationship!Why are you even asking me this? Even though it was a bad relationship I learned a lot and I've moved on. I'm happy now." Jazzlyn said.

"Wel hear me out. Yes I did fuck up. But you broke up with me before you even knew about that...what was so bad that you wanted to leave me? I mean I know you be watching Oprah and shit...and you love her saying " When you know better,you do better" So I'm trying to change!So honestly tell me. I thought I did my best to show you I loved you." Darien said.

"Darien please I don't want to get into this. Seriously I'm in a better place now and I don't intend to hustle backwards. Ever." Jazzlyn said.

" So you think now cause you with this white boy you going forward?"Darien asked

" His name is Tyson ,Darien. If you're going to address him please use his name. For the record there are a lot of things about him that make him good. None of which are any of your business." Jazzlyn said.

Tyson finished up his day and called Jevon but it rang and went to voice mail." Hey man it's Tyson, imma use my key and chil at your place for awhile before I go home. I need to think. Bye."

Jazzlyn stayed over attempting to look in on Trendi for a few hours. Trendi was knocked out catching up on rest the entire time. Jazzlyn spent the majority of her time trying to divert Dariens attention away from their failed relationship. The entire drive home Jazzlyn beat herself up about having argued with Tyson about going over there and he ended up being right.

Why do I keep ending up being wrong when it comes to this man?

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The Love Chronicles

You,Me and He

By the time Tyson got home from relaxing at Jevon's place it was about 11:30 in the evening . Jevon ended up sending him a text saying he was going to be out late because he'd gotten called out on a case. Tyson was cool with that because it wasn't like he'd wanted to be around company anyways...he just needed to think, and knew it would be hard to work some things out in his mind being so close to Jazzlyn.

Tyson jumped in the shower and afterward poured himself a drink and turned on the T.V. Damn he thought, I took tomorrow off to spend the day with Jazzlyn before school started back, hell come to find out I need it for my damn self. Tyson was playing Jazzlyns earlier messages back,all of which he'd ignored when he heard a knock on the door.

Tyson got up to answer the door dreading it." Hey Jazzlyn." Tyson said.

" Hey yourself Tyson. Are you going to let me in or make me stand in the hall?"

Jazzlyn asked.

" You can come in for a few minutes. I'm kinda tired though, so I'm going to bed in a few minutes... wassup?" Tyson said.

" Tyson I cal ed you four times today and you intentional y sent me to voice mail. I know you saw me calling you." Jazzlyn said.

" Yea I saw the calls but what did we have to say to one another that hadn't been said?" Tyson said glaring at Jazzlyn at that point." You made your priorities clear to me so aint shit else to say really." Tyson said " Is there Jazzlyn? How is Trendi by the way?"

" Trendi is fine. Trendi was sleep the entire time I was over there." Jazzlyn said absently.

Tyson laughed shaking his head" I'm sure she was. I guess I need to be asking how was Darien. How is Darien, Jazzlyn? Tell me exactly what Darien was talking about the entire time Trendi was sleep and you were sitting your ass over at his mama's house with him?" Tyson asked looking Jazzlyn dead in her eyes.

" Tyson is that what this is about? You're jealous of Darien?" Jazzlyn asked.

" Jazzlyn this don't have shit to do with that muthafucka!..it has
everything
to do with your disrespectful ass. Now I don't know everything about Darien only what
you
told me, so with that being said,what the hel would I have to be jealous of Darien about?

Please tell me because from what you said out of your own mouth,Darien aint got shit I aint got and that includes you. You know what your goddamn problem is? You've been in a relationship with a man so long that showed you
no
respect for so long you have no fuckin idea how to give it."

"From the fucking jump I've dealt with your drama ass, your wack ass ex boyfriend, shady ass best friend and even though she's cool by me, your transsexual "BFF" Shit people may think
my
background is odd but I guarantee your ass...I aint used to this type of shit. Period."

" Tyson you're saying al of this just because I didn't do what you wanted me to do?

Your talking al this shit because I didn't pick up the phone and say I wasn't going over there? Right now I feel like you're purposely saying things to hurt me and that's not right" Jazzlyn said.

" You stil don't get it. I'm saying this Jazzlyn because you went over there not giving a fuck about how I felt and you keep doing it. You over here dealing with me like I'm John Boy or some damn body,if you think because I'm white I'm going to be dealing with all type of bullshit you better think again. Fuck what you heard.

Look I aint the type of man that's going to let you call me a muthafucka too many times. I love you. This shit is messed up right now. But I'm a man and do have some pride. I'm done. You aint ready for what I have to offer and even though I love you, I love
me
more. I've already dealt with a woman who put
everything
and
everyone
else before me. I aint going back to that." Tyson said." That's straight bul shit and we aint even going there."

Jazzlyn stood there in shock. "Are you serious Tyson?"

"Dead." Tyson said opening the door for Jazzlyn to leave. Jazzlyn walked to the door....and shut it. " Tyson if you think you’re going to get rid of me that easily you've lost your damn mind." Jazzlyn said leaning against the front door. " Can you just try to understand the predicament you put me in today Tyson? It started out being about you not wanting me to go over there and being around Darien. Then it just turned into you
demanding
I do something. I'm a grown ass woman too! You were making demands not asking." Jazzlyn said.

" No the hell it didn't Jazzlyn. It turned into me wanting you to not do something that as far as I'm concerned disrespected
us
. You and I. Did you even listen to what I was talking to you about during lunch ? Now it's apparent to me you aint had much of a male leader in your last relationship, but you have, or should I say.....had one." Tyson said shaking his head." I sat right there and asked you, wanted your opinion about meeting up with Kita about sending me shit. That's what couples do Jazzlyn. They talk to one another not just make decisions not giving a fuck how the other person feels. We've already had occasions where we've run into Darien's ass and it's plain as the nose on your face he isn't some dude that's going to have any respect for me while we're together...I'm not expecting him to. You on the other hand are a different story Jazzlyn."

Tyson said looking at her." I told you I loved you yesterday Jazzlyn.
Yesterday
. Do you think I just going around tel ing every woman I deal with I love her? I don't. I don't think you even know how much it's hurting me to think this aint gonna work between us. Or do you know and you just don't give a fuck ? " Tyson asked.

" Tyson can we just please sit and talk about this? I'l admit to you right now, maybe I'm not doing things correctly. Maybe I'm not reacting to things the way that I should based on how things were in my past relationship but don't you feel enough for me to help me instead of telling me you don't want me anymore?" Jazzlyn asked.

" Don't put words in my mouth Jazzlyn. I would never say I didn't want you because that would be a goddamn lie. But I don't want to it to always come to this. Shit I'm not expecting you to be a damn mind reader but if you care about me Jazzlyn, if you love

me,
sometimes you're going to have to think. Think about the way I've been with you from day one. Had you done that for two minutes today you would have known I wasn't going to be happy about you going over to Darien's mothers house. Hell if you 're going to be sitting at anyone’s mothers house it's going to be mine. Damn act like you know me, act like you love me. Act like you're my woman because right now you're not acting like my other half...that's the type of woman I want in my life." Tyson said.