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be going home pining away for Geno tonight, huh?
    â€œWhy? She met the next best thing tonight. He looks just like him,” Roni said. “I ain’t mad at you, though. You know my motto. The best way to get over a nigga is to get under another one.”
    â€œAll of y’all are sick. I’m out,” Kayla said and headed out of the club. As she turned to leave, a familiar face in a crowd of females caught her attention.
    â€œKayla, isn’t that—”
    â€œYeah, that’s her.” She cut Roni off before she could finish her question. She wanted to walk by and pretend she didn’t recognize her, but the pretty woman waved and headed in her direction.
    â€œKayla! Didn’t think I’d run into you!” She smiled.
    â€œAnjelica. I should say the same thing.” Kayla didn’t even try to fake a smile.
    â€œWell, some friends and I drove up this afternoon. It is my birthday.”
    â€œHappy birthday, Anjelica.” Roni raised her eyebrow at what could be Kayla’s twin.
    â€œThank you, Roni. At least you can acknowledge it, unlike some people. But what can I expect from someone who blames me for every nigga that did her wrong?”
    â€œWhatever, Anjelica. If I were you, I’d get outta my face, you jealous trick. Green was never a good color on you.” Kayla turned to leave.
    â€œGeno thought I looked good in green.” Anjelica smiled wickedly. She knew that would get a rise out of her sister.
    â€œDon’t play with me. I already owe you an ass whooping. And I have no problem giving it to you on your birthday,” Kayla growled as she stepped into Anjelica’s face. She knew that although her sister talked a good game, she was weak and would never fight her.
    â€œWhoa! Hold up, ladies. I think you two need to separate.” Kayla felt a hand on her arm and looked up. It was Craig. He led her out to the parking lot and walked her to her car. She let her girlfriends know she was okay as they stood and talked for a few more minutes.
    â€œWho was that?” he asked.
    â€œThat was my sister, the bitch.” She smiled at him. She felt so safe next to him; it was somewhat arousing.
    â€œDamn, I thought y’all was about to throw down in there.” He laughed. “That was your sister?”
    â€œYep and today’s her birthday. I shoulda gave her ass some licks. That is the tradition, isn’t it?”
    â€œI like you. You got spunk. I think that is so damn sexy.” He leaned near Kayla.
    â€œI’ll call you and let you know I made it home.” She winked at him as she got in her car and drove off, leaving him standing in the parking lot.
    She thought about Craig all the way home. After all the crap Geno had put her through, maybe she deserved a little uncommitted fun. Maybe Craig was just what she needed. While sitting on the side of her bed, Kayla looked at the piece of paper Craig had given her, wondering if she really should call. Her eyes fell on the picture she still had on the dresser. She and Geno had taken it the day they graduated from City College. Although she hated to admit it, she still loved him. Probably always would. But he had moved on and so should she. Reaching on the nightstand, she grabbed the cordless phone from the charger. She dialed the pager number and after the series of beeps, she entered her cell number along with the numbers six and eight. Smiling, she climbed under her covers and went to sleep.

2
    The next morning, she had a message waiting for her. “I’m happy you made it home safe, and even happier that you called me. I really want to get together later. If you’re interested, give me a call.” Craig’s voice sounded so sexy on the phone.
    â€œCall him, girl,” Roni advised her. “He was cute and you can have some fun. Don’t be all serious. He can be your rebound man.”
    Kayla should have known not to ask Roni, but she had popped up