Can't Be That Other Woman Read Free

off and repeated the process. When I was done, I turned the shower off and got out. Moving fast, I dried off, applied a little bit of lotion to my body and got dressed. Once I was finished, I headed to my room. After putting my shoes on, I brushed my hair into a ponytail, just as Tracy started blowing outside. Grabbing my purse and phone, I headed into the living room, making sure to lock my door behind me. Before leaving, I gave Dedrick, Derrick, and Dallas each five dollars for something to eat, gave them a kiss and left. I was going to miss my babies, but we needed the money, so I guess I would just have to see them when I get back home.
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    Chapter 2
    Delaney
    When I arrived at work, the place was already packed with people. I noticed the minute I walked through the door how much Christina's face had relaxed. I guess she thought I wasn't going to make it. I couldn't blame her though, the way the store was packed, I couldn't imagine being here alone either. I only had about ten minutes to get myself together, so I headed to the back to clock in.
    "Thank God you made it here. I really thought I was going to have to be here by myself today," she said, the minute I came back to the front of the store.
    "I told you I was coming. I don't know why you would worry yourself. When I say that I'm going to do something, I always do it," I said, placing my nametag on. I didn't wait for her to reply, before I walked on the floor and started helping the many people that were in there. I just prayed that I didn't get grumpy today, being that I didn't get enough sleep.
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    It was about two o'clock that afternoon when I finally realized that I hadn’t had a break or lunch for that matter. The store was super busy, and time just seemed to fly on by. I was on my way to look for Christina, when Tracy texted me, saying that they were waiting on me at the food court. Lord knows I wasn't trying to mess with their asses. I was almost to the register, when someone stopped me.
    "Excuse me, miss, but can I get some help please?" a voice said from behind me.             
    "I'm sorry, but I'm about to head to lunch. Let me grab the manager, and she will help you. Don't go anywhere," I said, without even taking a glance at whoever it was. By now, my stomach was talking to me and all I could think about was putting food in it.
    "Come on, pretty lady, I promise it won't be long," he replied in this sexy voice that I finally noticed. When I looked up, I almost fainted. Never in all my seventeen years of being on earth have I ever seen a man this fine. I mean dude was so fine, he made my stomach do flip-flops. This man was a stallion and all I wanted was a ride.
    Standing at what looked to be 6'2”, this man was definitely that nigga. His skin was a smooth caramel in color, his body was covered in tattoos, and he had these pair of big brown eyes that would make any woman drool at the sight of him. As I watched his mouth move, I stood there staring at him. I didn't hear a word he was saying, because he had me in a trance. I had never been with a man physically, but I surely wanted to change all of that with him.
    "You okay, ma?" he asked, waving his hand in front of my face.
    "Umm, y-yeah. I'm good," I replied, practically embarrassed. I couldn't believe I got caught staring. "What can I help you with?"
    "I was wondering if you had this in a size thirteen?" he asked, holding up a pair of black leather Air Max 90’s.
    "Uh, I don't know, but I can go check in the back for you," I said, grabbing the shoes out of his hand. For a brief, second our hands touched, sending this shockwave through my body. I looked up, trying to see if he felt it. I could tell from the surprised way he was looking, that he felt it too. I quickly pulled my hand back, before forcefully swallowing the lump that had formed in my throat  
    "Umm, l-let me go look for those shoes for you," I replied, stuttering. I damn near knocked over a barrel of socks, trying