Too Naughty by Brenda Hampton

“Tell them that we appreciate the offer, but maybe some other time.”
    The waiter nodded and walked away.
    â€œI had no idea you were still a playa,” Jaylin said. “I thought you’d chilled, since things have taken off with you and Scorpio.”
    â€œI ain’t no playa. I haven’t been inside of another woman for quite some time.”
    â€œHey, who needs another woman when you got somebody like Scorpio? She makes herself available to you twenty-four-seven, and all she likes to do is fuck, doesn’t she?”
    I wasn’t too pleased with Jaylin’s tone, and I tried not to trip. “You know, I really wish you wouldn’t make those comments about her. It’s kind of like a low blow, don’t you think?”
    â€œLow blow or not, I’m just being honest. When I was shaking her down, I recall you and Stephon saying all kinds of shit about her. But as soon as we ended it, it didn’t take either of you long to pick up where I left off.”
    â€œListen, I thought you were cool with the situation. You sound bitter or, if not, jealous. That’s the reason why I choose not to discuss her with you. You wouldn’t understand how I felt if your life depended on it.”
    â€œSo, how is it that you feel, Shane? Is she the woman of your dreams? Do you see yourself married to her, having more children? What about Mackenzie?”
    â€œI haven’t figured all that out yet. Our relationship is still young, and that’s why we decided to not involve Mackenzie. Scorpio doesn’t want her hurt again, and neither do I. As for being the woman of my dreams and marrying her, all I know is that I have feelings for her that I’ve never had for any other woman. In love? Yes. Also, I’m very protective of her. So, when you make your comments, I’d rather you keep them to yourself.”
    â€œShane, whether you take it or not, I’m gon’ give you some words of advice. There are some women who simply cannot be in a committed relationship. For months, maybe even years, they do all right. But there comes a time when one man is never enough. Scorpio just happens to be one of those women. She is slick, and she uses her body and that magic she’s got between her legs to manipulate men. If you lose focus, and it’s obvious that you have, you will find yourself in a fucked-up situation.”
    â€œYou know what’s funny, Jay. Exactly what you just said is a description of you. I don’t think one woman is enough for you, and you’re the one who’s always referring to your thang as a ‘magic stick.’ I don’t need, nor have I ever allowed, my dick to keep me in a relationship. I come with the ultimate package, and aside from all of that, I treat my women with respect. It goes a long way, and my advice to you would be to stop stressing yourself about my relationship with Scorpio. If it doesn’t work out, then so be it. Love will come and go, and as long as I stay true to myself, I will always have someone decent to look forward to.”
    Jaylin took a sip from his glass of wine, and so did I. No doubt, the tension was thick. “Very good answer, Shane. And even though we are very good friends, you really don’t know much about me. And the most insulting thing of all is your doubting my loyalty to Nokea. I’ve had more pussy than ten ... fifty men put together. At times, I allowed pussy to be my driving force, my decision maker ... just about my everything. But when I decided to make Nokea my wife, she became all of the above. That’s what you do when you love somebody, and I—in no way, shape, form, or fashion—see Scorpio as being your driving force, your decision maker, or your everything. I see her as being your sleep-in pussy. Nothing more, nothing less. Dispute it all you want, my brotha, but you will soon find out what I mean.”
    â€œExcellent comeback, but I guess only time