Last Day Of School
The front of the University Center was packed. Everyone came out for the last day of the school step show. All the alumni were present for the event. Greek organizations prepared to strut their stuff for the crowd. Each group wanted to be known as the group to end the year on top.
Carmen and Misha walked toward the Chi Thetas, both wearing their shirts.
“I can’t believe we are doing this shit,” Misha whispered to Carmen.
“Just smile and try to be civil,” Carmen added.
They noticed a lot of their sisters looking in their direction; they all began to do the Chi Theta call.
“Carmen, Misha, we are so glad that you all came,” April, the vice president of Chi Theta said as she walked up to them. “I want you both to know that there are sisters who completely support you all, including me. I really feel bad for the way that Torrance and a few others acted. She seems to forget that we helped her ruin her ex’s car when she caught him cheating on her.”
They all laughed.
“Come be with your sisters.” She grabbed their hands and headed over to the rest of the girls, where they were greeted with open arms.
“Hey, Cooley, how ya doing?” Michelle, one of Cooley’s old girls, approached her.
“I’m good, and you?”
“Good. I hear that you’re all tied down and all now, but if you become available, remember my room number for next year, okay.” Michelle smiled seductively as she turned to walk away.
Cooley smiled. “Hey, Michelle,” Cooley yelled her name as she caught up to her. “I’m not tied down anymore.”
They both smiled at each other.
“So what’s up?”
“It’s whatever, I could use something to look forward to next year.”
“Dig that. Let me let my dawg know, and I’ll meet you at your room.” Cooley walked over to Denise, who was headed toward the rainbow field.
“I’m going to hook up with Michelle. See you later, okay.”
“Damn, nigga, you just broke up with Misha yesterday.”
“Well, dammit, you know what they say. If you can’t have the one you love, fuck the one you’re with.” She laughed and walked off to catch up with Michelle.
Denise realized she’d just witnessed the rebirth of “Killa Cap Cooley.”
Denise walked toward the rainbow field, where she was greeted by many of her fellow rainbow family. She looked over at Carmen and Misha. They were where they were meant to be, and they both looked very happy.
“Hey, Denise.” Nic greeted Denise with a handshake.
“Hey, Nic, what’s going on man?”
“Nothing much. Giving Carmen time to be with her Sorors, you know.”
“Yeah, I see. Hey, man, thanks for being there for her last night. I’m glad you gave her another chance.”
“Yeah, I knew something was special about her from day one; I am glad I waited.”
A cute girl walked up to Denise and Nic. “You’re Denise, right? You can ball pretty good, but I will be here next year to give you some competition. My name is Rhonda.” The girl smiled at Denise.
“Is that right?”
“That’s right. I’m transferring from University of Memphis. Maybe you can give me a tour of the campus some time.”
“Yeah, we will see about that.” Denise turned her head when she noticed Lena and Brandon walking over by the other basketball players. Her eyes followed Lena as she headed over with her sorority sisters.
“Well, see you around, Denise.” The girl walked off before Denise could respond.
Denise saw Brandon head back over to Lena; he kissed her. Denise’s heart dropped.
“Damn, I know that had to hurt,” Nic said to Denise.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, watching the girl you love kiss another dude. That’s hard.”
“How do you—”
“It’s written all over your face. I understand, but like I had to tell myself, if you love her let her go, and if it’s meant to be, it will be.”
Nic’s words cut Denise like a knife, but she knew she was right.
Denise quickly walked off.
“Hey, what’s your name again?” She grabbed the arm of the girl who spoke to her earlier.
“Rhonda.” The girl smiled.
“I would love to give you that tour.”
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