TAINTED LOVE (PART 1) by Kiera Thomas (the reading list book .TXT) 📕

Laila hung up her cell. She'd been ignoring Micheal all week and had been getting threatening calls like this one all week as well . She bowed her head in sorrow, This had to stop. She was scared that Her secret affair with Ebony's Brother would get out soon And that her life was in danger. She Began to cry

Suddenly Elijah walked in

" Ms. morgan wasssup with" he stopped mid sentences to the tears running down her face

" Are you igh? " He asked with care

Laila didn't speak she just shook her head .

"Your boyfriend again?" He Questioned some more

Laila looked up in shock whipping the tear from her eye what boyfriend was he talking about?

" I don't have one. And please call me Laila for God sake we are on a Trip"

" Well Laila , the Nigga that has been calling your Line 1 for two weeks"Elijah Informed

" H-H-How did you know that"?

"Samantha isn't a hard nut to crack. I asked and when she didn't tell me so I Bribed her and she Did"

Laila was going to fire that Bitch! Telling her Business like it was her job knowing it wasn't!

" He's not my boyfriend! And Why you in my Business" Laila defended herself

" I was worried honestly. You'd been walking around the building looking stressed and your always checking out your Office window as if someone's out to get you. You stopped wearing that Pink gloss shit too I knew something wasn't right witchu"

Laila was surprised by his Observations and knew she couldn't deny any of them.

" Im just going through some things, okay? Thanks for noticing I've been looking Hit this week I don't need anyone pointing out the Ugly in me"

Elijah chuckled

" Your Beautiful Ma, Relax. I Just noticed you looked a lil lifeless like you unhappy or some shit, sorry If I'm more of a Nigga than Mr. Line 1 is to give a fuck wheither you smile or not"

Laila half smiled. It was nice seeing someone care the way Elijah tried to.

" Thankyou.. I'm just not myself lately… y'know off"

Elijah nodded in understanding and handed Laila a tissue to wipe her now running Mascara .

" I promised you dinner right. Get yourself cleaned up, I'll be back around 11:30 we'll kick it igh" Elijah ensured walking towards Laila’s Hotel door

"I thought you lost your room" Laila Puzzled

" I make almost the same amount you do a year . You think they'd really give me just a Twin bed room" Elijah smirked and walked out

Laila smiled to the Humor side of Mr. Johnson and Went on to Getting herself together .

EBONY

Ebony woke up after a Long day's nap something she'd been doing all week after Charles went crazy on her. He hasn't been home and she didn't bother calling him either. She requested Mama Char to watch both Yasin and Malcome when she got over being sick just for another week while she went through this depressed state. She looked a Mess , hair not did, pajamas on and her makeup wasn't done. She felt like shit but tonight she wasn't Beat , She was going to get up and get Herself togetherif it was the last thing she did and Go out to Beat Either Charles or Regina's ass once she was done. She was on a " I don't give a fuck " strike

Ebony got up Showered, did her Hair and Dressed in Sweats . She passed on her makeup since tonight was The night she Stopped feeling sorry for herself and Confront Charles for his wrongs. She made 1 last call to Tasha before she left but she didn't answer. Knowing Tasha she was somewhere on the pole so Ebony didn't press her sisters Where-a-bouts . She grabbed her car keys and headed to Queens. The whole ride Ebony sung along to 50 cents " Many men" getting herself into Character . If it's one thing her Father taught her growing up was to Fight, and She was Determined to Beat Regina's ass once and for all. She parked outside of the address she remembered the Sideline hoe had texted Charles earlier that Week. Charles's car was in the drive way . Ebony got out and crepted to the door, she had one plan only ! Bust the Windows , Beat Regina's ass and Leave! She peeped inside the Pink sheer windows and Saw Charles sitting on a Cream Leather Couch sipping wine . There before her eyes A Woman with dirty Blonde weave and a mini Dress reached over Charles and Kissed his face , and then his lips . With every Glimpse Ebony grew more anxious .she was seeing Red

She moved over 1 window to get a better Look. Charles had his head back as the Woman began to Stroke his Dick . She looked very Muscular from the Window which made Ebony eyes tighten. Is this why Charles felt the need to cheat? Because she was Tone ?

The Woman now standing turned toward the window where Ebony was , For sure Ebony thought she spotted her so she quickly ducked down. But when she peeped back up she realized the Woman was turning up the radio that stood infront of the Window.

Ebony watched in rage. In a minute she was going to bust threw this window and Claim what was rightfully her's but she wanted to catch Charles in the Act itself!

Ebony watched as Charles spoke and then The Blonde started dancing sexually in front of Him.As the woman danced Ebony noticed the cut on her Calf the same one Reggie Had explained to her he Had last time they met after Hoping the gate when he was 12. Ebony felt sick but brushed it off as a Coincidence

But when the woman turned toward the Window to show Charles more of what she was working with Ebony was sure her Heart stopped . It was Reggie Dressed as a woman, Blonde Wig and heavy makeup . Her assumption was confirmed and Right then apart of her died. Charles was Gay . Ebony's chest began to chave in and she suddenly couldn't breathe! The Father of her child was Fucking another Man? She was being Cheated on with a Tranny? God must have been playing a trick on her but instead of taking a second look she turned to Run. She ran to her Car and screamed as loud as she could and screamed some more. This was not happening . Without buckling her seat belt she Sped off down the road.

" I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS SHIT, OH GOD PLEASE TAKE THIS BACK" Ebony cried in Pain making a quick Left

She was feeling around the floor of her car for her cell to call somebody, hell anybody who would listen When she Crashed into A tree sending her Body through the Glass of her Car, and Ebony to Black out.

TASHA

Tasha was chilling with Nicole all day with her phone off . They'd been fucking everywhere in Nicole's Condo and she loved every minute of it .

" Hand me my phone Babygirl , I need to make a call" Tasha instructed

Once she had it she checked her missed calls, 1 from Ebony . Half Worried Tasha tried to reach her but got no answer .

" What's wrong"? Nicole asked when she saw the Disturbing look on Tasha's face .

" I haven't spoken to my sister in days, she called but when I tried to reach her no answer . Sorry babygirl I gotta go" Tasha quickly informed in a worried tone . She threw on her clothes and hurried out the door to a cab to Ebony's.

LAILA

The clock struck 11:30 when Laila heard a Knock at the door. She was Showered, Shaved and Ready before time changing her outfit a million times before deciding on wearing a black maxi dress from Neiman Marcus. It hugged her Ass just the way she liked and she knew it would have Elijah amazed as well. She rocked her hair pinned up since she didn't go get her usual Sunday doobies while avoiding Mikey for so long. Her make up was Excellent she wore light pink gloss to Give her self a soft look. On her feet 4 inch black slip ons , she wore her drop earring for glamour and her black mini clutch for Sass. Laila opened the door for Elijah and almost fainted to his Attire. He rocked the hell out of a pair of Diesel double cuffed jeans and a thin Mint green V-Neck.On his feet some Jays that he Wore gracefully . His aroma filled the air

" You look like yourself" Elijah spoke twirling Laila around to get a better look and almost chocking at the sight of her Round ass poking out her dress

" ThankYou Mr.Johnson. You clean up nicely yourself" Laila complimented with a smile

" Lets go, and While We headed out Call me Elijah okay since We on a Trip for God's sake "

Laila agreed and they left the hotel. Outside their hotel a shiny black limo awaited . Elijah opened the door for Laila as she approached it and they drove down by the beach. When they got there Laila was amazed there on the Beach was a dinner table With two chairs underneath a Hut and A Mariachi band playing music. She was surprised Elijah would go the extra mile for someone he barely knew

" Just a little something, to Show you your better than What that Other nigga Treats you like" Elijah spoke taking her hand as they walked on the beach

" You might want to take your Heels off too this sand crazy" he joked

Laila did as instructed and tied up her dress to mid-Thigh . She was still shocked

The two Sat down to a Table full of food . It was Exactly what Laila said she wanted California Burger and Fries, and Steak and Rice For Elijah . There on the table was Apple Martinis . Laila’s heart jumped

" How'd you know that's my favorite drink?" She Questioned

" I pay attention Ma, now Eat" Elijah motioned his finger to her plate

They ate and drank for a while without conversation before Laila broke the silence

" So, Eli you do this for all your Bosses"?

Swallowing his food he was chewing he replied

"Nah, just You. I'm just being a Good friend igh relax"

The word Friend made Laila kinda upset. What she wanted more than ever was a Man

" Oh.. Friend huh. Well that's Cool. Thanks Friend" She said taking a bite more of her burger . The food was incredibly good for it to not be Puerto Rican.

" Your welcome Friend, I figured you could use that right now .Don't get me wrong , I think you the shit but after seeing you cry I just want to Kick it for now" Elijah explained .

He was right. With everything going on that's exactly what she really needed. And she was more than grateful it was Him.

" so tell me about this man" Elijah said in between bites

" there's nothing to tell" Laila shot back taking 3 sips of her drink

She was nervous.

" Look. If you can't be honest with me I guess your not as much of a Grown woman I thought you was" he snapped

Laila knew she had no choice. Here he was being a Gentlemen to her, Caring and treating her nicely the least she could do was give it to him straight up . She downed the rest of her drink before speaking . Right there in that very moment she Told him everything, How she had a affair with her Mother's Ex-husband’s Son , she told him About His drug habit he was sharing with her mother and his recent threats and About Tasha and Ebony. She told him how many times she'd had sex with Micheal and