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He was so fine, all I could do was stare at him with my mouth open.
    “Yo, Trent, what’s up? How’d everything work out for you at Chuck E. Cheese?” He stuck his hand out.
    “Oh, man, it was beautiful! I swear, you musta saved me a C-note with those gift certificates the way those kids were usin’ up those tokens.” Trent slapped his hand. “I owe you one for that.”
    “Don’t even worry about it. My sister Trina’s the assistant manager over there. Ain’t no reason to spend money if we ain’t got to. Know what I mean?” Trent’s friend smiled at me, and I felt like melting. He was so fine he was giving me goose bumps. “So who is this fine thing you with? Your new lady?”
    Trent laughed. “Nah, man, this is my sister Melanie. Melanie, this is Prince.” I stuck my hand out, and to my surprise and pleasure he took hold of my hand and kissed it. I don’t think I’ve ever blushed like that before.
    “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Melanie.”
    “Oh, no, the pleasure’s all mine.” I tried not to giggle.
    “You know, I love the way your blond locks highlight your golden brown skin.” I knew he was running game, but it was game I was willing to listen to all night.
    “Thank you,” I whispered timidly.
    “And your eyes. They’re mesmerizing. What color are they?”
    “They’re hazel.”
    “No, you’re wrong. They’re beautiful,” he replied. The two of us were locked in this incredible, electric stare, and he was still holding my hand until Trent interrupted us.
    “What the fuck y’all think this is, Love Connection ? Yo, dawg, that’s my sister you tryin’a kick it to.”
    Prince let go of my hand immediately. I wanted to scream at Trent to mind his own fucking business. Why was he so busy hatin’, anyway? But I knew my brother, and nothing I said would have stopped him.
    “Oh, I’m sorry, man, my bad. It’s just that your sister’s so fine. ” Prince stared at me as he spoke.
    “Like I said, dawg. That’s my sister. I know you don’t want me rollin’ up to Chuck E. Cheese all up in Trina’s face, do you?”
    Prince hesitated for a second, his eyes never leaving mine. “Nah, I don’t. It was nice meeting you, Melanie.”
    He walked away before I could reply. I turned to Trent with fire in my eyes.
    “Don’t look at me like that. I told you about flirting with my friends.”
    “I’m not sixteen years old anymore, Trent. I’m a grown woman.”
    “Not around my friends you’re not.”
    Trent got up from his chair without another word. He was headed in the direction of Indigo, who had just emerged from a small crowd by the patio doors. I honestly felt sorry for her, ’cause she didn’t know it, but her life was about to be turned upside down. I was tempted to go over there and tell her what Trent was up to, but one hater in the family is enough. So I finished my drink and headed for the door.
    When I got outside the club, some fool had the nerve to scream my name like I wanted the world to know it. “Yo, Melanie! Melanie!”
    I tried to ignore the voice until I looked up and saw the source. Prince emerged from a small crowd wearing a short red and black leather jacket, carrying a matching motorcycle helmet. It took me a few seconds to get myself together, because he looked even sexier than he did in the club.
    “Yo, Melanie. You need a ride?”
    I glanced at the entrance to the club just to make sure Trent hadn’t followed me out.
    “Sure, Prince.” I smiled. “I could use a ride.”

4
Trent
    I had no idea what time it was when my bladder woke me up to go to the bathroom. All I knew was that it was dark outside and I was still tired. I tried to ignore the urge and go back to sleep, but there’s nothing more irritating than trying to sleep when you’ve gotta pee. So I got up to relieve myself, then I went into the kitchen to get a drink. I hadn’t even opened the fridge when the phone rang. I glanced at the Caller ID to find out who was calling and the number