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rather making sure.” She didn’t want to ruffle his feathers, because Anton could be just as unpredictable as she was at times; big thanks to Gwen for smoking crack the entire time she was pregnant with him.
    “I don’t sell drugs and I’m not in a gang anymore.”
    “Anymore, Ant?” She looked confused.
    “Yeah, I used to be a leader of a gang that I started a long time ago, but I outgrew that shit.” He laughed, because he knew he was lying. He got off the couch and walked over to the door.
    “Hey, I’ma buy you those Jordan’s you wanted this weekend when I cash my check,” she said, looking back at him.
    “Thanks, Sis.”
    “I just want you to be happy, Ant. I know we’re a dysfunctional family, but I love you.” She tried to tell him that she loved him more often than not, but her words seemed to go unnoticed most of the time.
    Anton smiled. “I know, sis.”
    Scarlett laid her head back on the floral colored couch. She sighed and reached for her purse. After taking another Xanax, she dozed off to sleep.

Chapter Three
    Scarlett was awakened by the sound of her cell phone ringing. She picked it up and looked at it.
    Oh shit, it’s four-thirty! She had overslept. It was Sheila calling.
    “Hello,” she answered sleepily.
    “Scarlett, were you asleep?”
    “Yeah Sheila, I told you I wasn’t feeling well.” She yawned in the phone. “I’m getting up now. I’ll be there to pick you up by five.”
    “Don’t worry about it.”
    “Why?” Scarlett asked.
    “Because Jay is taking me home today,” she grinned in the phone.
    Scarlett sat up. “Did you say what I thought you said?”
    “Yep, I sure did. I think I’m starting to like him.”
    “What about Jay not being good enough for you, and the fact that you and Mike just broke up last week?”
    “What about it, Scarlett? You only live once. Ain’t that what you’re always preaching?”
    “Yeah, you’re right.” Scarlett was hurt because she actually did like Jay, and even though she never told Sheila they were messing around, she just figured that she somehow knew.
    “You can keep my ride tonight, because Jay is going to pick me up in the morning and take me out for breakfast before work. Aren’t you happy I’m taking a chance on dating someone other than Mike?”
    Scarlett thought about it. “Yeah, I’m happy about that.” She hated Mike because he played Sheila like a fiddle. He’d show up to the shop with roses, and then she’d catch him with another chick the same night. He was always cheating on her, and when they first started dating each other, he gave her crabs. He acted like he got them from sitting on the toilet seat back when they were in high school. Wow, what a loser. She couldn’t see how Sheila managed to stay with him that long.
    “Scarlett, are you okay?”
    “Yeah, why you ask?”
    “Because, you don’t sound very happy for me. You’re the one that has been pushing me for years to leave Mike alone, and when I finally do, you sound down about it.”
    Only because you’re hooking up with the guy I just so happen to like a lot.
    “Is it Jay, because if it is then I’ll…”
    “Don’t worry yourself, Sheila. Jay is a hot catch. I’m glad you’re taking a chance on finding love with someone else.” She hated the words that came out of her mouth, but she had to pretend to be the loving best friend.
    “Thanks, Scarlett, for understanding. That’s why I love you.”
    “I know, Sheila, and I love you too.”
    “I hope you feel better, and if anything sizzling happens tonight, I’ll call and tell you about it,” she laughed. “I’m so excited.”
    “I can hear it in your voice. If I don’t answer, then save it for tomorrow, because I’m gonna take this muscle relaxer and lay back down.” I don’t care to hear about that shit anyway.
    “Okay, my friend. Wish me luck.”
    “Somehow, luck is just always on your side. Talk to you later, Sheila.” Scarlett ended the call and sat the phone down