"This is what you plan to do all day?" I asked rolling my eyes as I looked down at Jason's legs that he had thrown across my table while he played Call of Duty like a child.

Jason sighed before pressing pause on the game.

"What's up with you man?" He asked looking annoyed. "It's like you're constantly picking arguments with me over nothing bruh," Jason huffed.

I smacked his feet down from my table and took a seat on the couch beside him. I didn't know what it was, but I was growing more annoyed with Jason's presence lately.

"I'm not trying to pick an argument Jay!" I stated frustrated. "This is the first night you've been home since preparing for Josh's release and you choose to sit around and play the damn game all day! Where does time for me come in?"

Josh was being released in two days and Jason was planning some big welcome home bash for him. That was cool and all, but just three days ago our home had turned into world war three and we had yet to really address those issues.

"Bruhhh, I'm here! What you want from me?!" Jason yelled out pissing me off. This nigga just didn't get it.

"Okay first off, I'm not your fucking Bruh... And your ass is here but you're not really here! Stop trying to play me like a fool Jason! We have yet to hash out our own issues, but you're running around trying to put a fucking party together! How about address the issues in your home and figure that shit out first!" I spat heated.

"Anastasia I'm here! You said your issue was me spending time in the streets and with other bitches... I'm here! I'm in OUR home with YOU!" Jason yelled emphasizing every other word.

"You're talking about addressing our issues, but this is the most you have talked to me since our anniversary! Fuck is you talking about man? You stay trying to kill a nigga vibe!" Jason said getting up and walking off. I followed behind him.

"So you're just gonna be disrespectful and walk your stupid ass off while I'm talking to you?!" I asked smacking his ass in the back of the head. Jason spun around and gripped my wrists.

"Don't put your fucking hands on me Tasia! I don't do that shit to you, so give me the same respect!"

Jason released me and walked inside our bedroom closet. I heard him mumbling shit under his breath as he snatched clothes from hangers.

I took a seat on my bed and mentally tried to calm down. I woke up on ten because this nigga had no regard for anyone other than himself.

"Yeah?" Jason said obviously on the phone. "I'm at the house... Pull up and I'll ride with you."

I shook my head before getting up and storming back to my front room. I wasn't about to waste my breath any longer.

"I'm bout to ride out with Zay real quick and pick up some clothes for Josh, you good?" Jason asked walking into the living room fully dressed. I rolled my eyes as he attempted to kiss my lips but I turned my head leaving his kiss to land on my cheek.

"Whatever Jay," I sighed. "It's not like what I say matters, Do you."

Jason laughed lightly before sitting on the couch.

"What's up with you man?" Jay asked tossing his phone around in his hands. "You know how important Josh's release is, so what are you tripping on?"

"I'm not tripping on anything Jason. I'm cool on this entire situation." I shrugged.

"You know what you need?" Jason asked licking his lips. I sucked my teeth.

"We'll talk about that after a trip to the clinic. I'm not playing about that Jason." I stated matter of factly. Jason rolled his eyes at my response.

"Why you always gotta be so fuckin extra Tasia?" Jason asked getting mad. "My shit is good, I ain't burning or no shit like that! You're always taking shit to the next level."

"Nigga you can moan and complain all you want! The fact still remains that you're not a doctor and just because you're not burning doesn't mean you're clean! I know for a FACT you've been sleeping around, so remind me again how this is next level?"

Jason couldn't say shit as usual. I'll be damned if I let him climb between my legs without being tested first.

From the amount of hickies on his chest, him and whatever bitch was obviously having some passionate sex. I know how it feels without a condom. I left plenty of those marks as well.

"Whatever man!" Jason said waving me off. "I'm up."

"Bye!" I told him still seated in my same spot. Jason shook his head before walking out the door.
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"Hey auntie big man!" I cooed walking inside Amelia's house picking Jace up.

"Hi Tee Tee!" Jace laughed as I planted kisses all over his face.

"I missed you so much," I giggled placing him back on his feet. "Where's your mommy?" I asked looking around the living room.

Amelia and I had emergency keys to each other's homes. Although this wasn't an emergency, I was bored and I knew her ass didn't have any company. I was kind of sad that after Josh came back I would no longer be able to pop up like this.

"I'm right here, Jace... Get in that room and put those toys up!" Amelia said walking out of the bathroom. Jace pouted before walking off.

"He's getting so damn big!" I said taking a seat on the couch.

Amelia just stood there looking at me.

"Mhm... What brings you by?" She asked sitting down beside me.

"I need a reason to come visit you guys now?"

"You don't, but rarely do you come by without one. What's up?" Amelia asked crossing her legs. I sighed rolling my eyes. I never could get anything past her.

"Jason is pissing me off with all of this party planning bullshit!" I spat pouting. "I mean, don't get me wrong... I'm definitely happy about Josh's return, but I feel like he needs to put some of that focus on getting back right with me."

"I hear you. Josh didn't want a party anyhow. Leave it to Jason to do whatever it is he wants to do!" Amelia added.

"It's crazy cause-"

Ding dong...

I looked at Amelia as she held up her finger and got up to answer the door. A second later Zay came walking in.

"What up Tasia?" He asked taking a seat on the couch. I was probably looking confused waiting for Jay to walk through the door.

"Nothing much, how you been Zay?" I asked once Mel walked back inside the front room with a bag.

"Maintaining," Zay shrugged. "Tryna stay out the way as much as possible. This everything?" He asked Amelia.

"Yeah that's it. I'll bring his shoes tomorrow, they should arrive some time this evening. If not I'll run to the mall and grab something." Mel said plopping back down on the couch.

"Cool, that nigga is adamant about what he wants to wear. I don't know how you deal with it," Zay joked causing Amelia to laugh. I on the other hand didn't find a damn thing funny.

"Wait," I cut in. "So you didn't go to the mall today to get Josh some new clothes?" I asked Zay watching him frown and shake his head.

"Nah, Melly handled all that. Why? You needed to go to the mall or something?" He asked.

I chuckled while shaking my head. Fucking Jason and his bullshit.

"Nah, I just thought that was the thing to do. I was just asking though. Don't mind me." I laughed trying to save face. I would be lying if I said I was surprised.

Pulling out my phone I started cursing Jason's ass out in text messages, and then I politely blocked his ass.

"Anastasia, you don't hear me talking to you?" Amelia asked looking over at me. I slid my phone down in my pocket and looked up at her.

"What happened?" I asked trying not to let Jason's bullshit mess up my mood.

"I asked if you would sit with Jace while I run to the grocery store for some ground beef. I planned to make spaghetti, but I forgot the damn beef!" Mel huffed.

"I'll go get it," I told her standing up from the couch. "I need to grab a few things anyway."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I'll be right back." I said preparing to leave.

"Aite Tasia, catch you later." Zay yelled out.

"You're not staying for dinner?" Mel asked him making her way into the kitchen.

"Nah sis, I got moves to make. But lemme hit your bathroom before I leave." Zay said walking towards the bathroom.

I took that moment to head out. Making my way to my car I fought back tears the entire way. I was pissed, and about to drive around all of Jason's little spots until I found his ass.

I pulled out of Mel's driveway and called Jason's phone only for me to be sent to voicemail. Huffing I pulled over to the side of the road and pulled up the find my iPhone app. This nigga must have forgotten he was on my plan.

I waited for the app to tell me where Jason's phone was. Once the address popped up, it was one I wasn't familiar with so I knew it wasn't one of his trap spots.

Before I could type the address in my GPS and pull off I heard tapping at my window. I looked up and rolled my eyes at the sight of Zay.

"Yeah?" I asked once my window was down. Zay was taken back by my attitude.

"You good?" He asked with his brow raised. "I saw you sitting here and thought you needed help."

"I'm fine Zay!" I huffed ready to pull off.

"Cool, well Aite then. You can be on your way. My bad for stepping in your zone."

I watched Zay walk back to his car and pull off. I typed the address in my GPS and headed to wherever Jason thought it was necessary to lie to me and go.

Jason had me fucked up on so many levels it was sad. The hickies already had him on my shit list, but if I pulled up on some bullshit... It was definitely gonna be some shit. I shot Amelia a text message to let her know I was making a quick stop but I wouldn't be long.

My destination was 20 minutes away and I had to do a lot of praying in that time frame. I didn't want to end up in somebody's jail, but I was also tired of playing the fool. I loved Jason with everything in me and I knew what he was capable of doing and becoming. What I wouldn't do though, was share him with another woman.

Jason had some fucked up ways and I understood what came with the street life. Usually whenever I caught him up in some shit he would cry and beg and not do it for a while. I'm just trying to understand what's so different about this time. What is it about this girl that my man would jeopardize what we have to sneak around with her.

I'm not insecure by a longshot. I'm okay within myself and I also know how good I look. At the end of the day none of that shit matters. Beauty fades, so whatever it is this chick has, I need to see for myself. One thing for certain... I was fed the fuck up and tired of playing the fool.

Promise after promise had been made and nothing ever changed for long. I would get a good week before Jay was back to his hold tricks. I was tired and I was over it.

Pulling up on the quiet street that my GPS led me to, I parked a few houses down from the house Jay's truck was parked in front of. I took note of the pink dodge challenger parked next to Jason's Range Rover and already I knew what this was. I had to fight back tears and gather my thoughts before getting out.

Just as I went to open my door Zay was pulling up behind Jason's truck.

What the fuck, I thought to myself leaning up to get a closer look. I saw Zay attempting a call, then he blew out in frustration. I guess I wasn't the only one Jason was ignoring today. I fell back as I watched him get out of his car and walk up to the front door.

He didn't look to happy so I wanted to see how this played out.