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Chapter 50
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ylvia was surprised when Trevor bought
her a diamond earring and necklace set. He had the jeweler ship it from New
York. She stood in the mirror admiring how the set added to her beauty. Sylvia
fingered through her hair flipping it into different styles. A pony tail, bun
and or just letting it hang allowed the earrings to be shown. She walked over
to her closet and pulled out two of her favorite dresses. Sylvia modeled in the
mirror pleased with her new accessories. She chose another dress unsure which
she would wear to thank Trevor for her gift. He had put the icing on the cake.
She was willing to stay in a relationship with him after being showered daily
with gifts and money. Carson had never bought her anything without being told
what to buy and where to buy it. His solution was handing her his credit card.
Sylvia thought Trevor was beginning to care more about her.
The
week was filled with his apologies. Trevor explained he had business to take
care of during the week that would keep him out all night, street business.
Sylvia understood and didn’t ask questions. During the day they satisfied each
other. She would prepare their lunch in the morning and meet him at her place
to eat and play during her lunch break from the office. Carson never said much
about them spending less time together or her extended lunch hour. Sylvia would
bring him a goody package and spend time with him on the weekends to keep his
interest on edge.
The
employee’s at Klien and Son’s watched as the affairs and habits of Carson Klien
grew worse. Sylvia got stares and mumbles whenever she entered an area but her
new jewelry would ruffle all feathers when Carson took her to the company
dinner later in the year. Sylvia was ahead of the game. She had the executive position
in Klien and Sons she had always wanted. Carson was at her finger tips. His
want for coke would be supplied by Trevor in exchange for her being there for
him. Trevor never mentioned gifts being a part of the deal. Sylvia felt his
feelings for her had changed indeed.
They
didn’t talk about any future plans but Sylvia wanted the relationship to
continue. She was convinced that Trevor’s thoughts about Cassandra and Lamont
would soon become a part of the past. There would definitely be problems with her
brothers and family. Sylvia needed to let them know that he was not her
supplier but her man. She didn’t know what to say or when to say it, but it
needed to be said. Terrance didn’t question seeing Trevor and Sylvia together
at the jewelry store. She didn’t know whether or not Terrance told Lamont or
Ma’Dear. She needed to talk to Terrance before the picnic just in case Trevor
wanted to come along.
Sylvia
had taken the day off, and it was close to twelve. Trevor hadn’t called but if
he followed their schedule, he would be at her door in an hour. Sylvia hadn’t
prepared lunch. Quickly, she took off her earrings and returned her dresses to
their place in the closet.
The
condo was small compared to most. The floors and wood work gave it an expensive
flair. It had two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen nook, living room and loft.
Sylvia liked its location, the center of town. Most of the executives rented
living quarters for their clientele to stay in when they visited. Sylvia had a
lease with Klien and Sons. Carson would pay the monthly expense if she asked.
Sylvia was enjoying the best of both worlds. The view from the second floor
showed most of the Philadelphia highlights and was beautiful at night. Sylvia
was content in her own world.
Sylvia
walked through her condo thinking again about the possible protests her family
would present. She decided to ignore the “what ifs”, and any other questions
she thought they would ask.
She
opened the refrigerator realizing she would have to fix a salad to go with the
grilled chicken from the night before. Sylvia started to prepare the salad and
changed her mind. She would tell Trevor they should go out to lunch. They both
would enjoy the change and maybe spend the afternoon together. Sylvia decided
to relax until Trevor arrived.
When
the phone rang, she was startled. It was obvious she had dozed off on the couch
where she waited for Trevor. The clock on the wall told her it was three
thirty. Sylvia glanced at the called ID which read “private number”. It wasn’t
Trevor.
“Sylvia,
this is Trina.”
“Trina?
Trina who?”
“Trina
Slater, Cassandra’s old roommate.”
“Oh,
yeah what’s up?”
“You
tell me. I saw you in Trevor’s car the other day. You and him got something
going on other than his dealing?”
“What
are you talking about? Better yet what do you care?”
“Where
do you think he is when you’re not around?”
“What?”
“Cut
the bull Sylvia, he spends his time here with me.”
“How
did you get my number?”
“His
cell, listen, I know you know by now that Cassandra is no longer in the
picture. I am though. I stepped in when she checked out.”
Sylvia
listened as Trina filled her with information about Trevor and Cassandra and
her invasion of their lover’s paradise, which created a love triangle.
“Sylvia
that ain’t going down no more, I’m Trevor’s woman and there’s no room for you.”
“Trina,
there must be room for me if you’re calling. I mean you sound like you feel
threatened by me being his friend.”
“Is
that what it is Sylvia, you’re friends?”
“Friends
before lovers, you can’t go wrong if you get to know the man first. I mean
before you play make him pay that way he’ll stay.”
“Where’d
you get that whacked shit. Sylvia, I’m fucking Trevor and you need to keep your
uptight ass with that white boy, Carson.”
“I
think that’s up to Trevor. Talk to him.”
“I
did. He said you were his way back to Cassandra. I’m not willing to have that
either.”
“Trina,
what did you say?”
“You’re
his ticket back. He wants to make her jealous so he picked you. He’s been here
keeping me warm so I won’t get mad while he uses you.”
“I
know, Trina. I know. I thought things would change but if he told you,
damn….” Sylvia’s voice faded as she got
up looking for the aluminum foil package. After the dose of reality Trina gave
her she needed a hit. She tapped the foil onto the glass table and pushed the
speaker on the phone. She listened to Trina waiting for the coke to dull the
shocking blow that had been delivered.
“Stay
away from him Sylvia. He don’t mean you no good.”
Trina
had brought her to her senses. Wiping her tears she responded before hanging up
the phone.
“I
can’t. He threatened to kill my brother.”
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