A New Toy by Brenda Stokes Lee

I waited for my girl in Baltimore to make up her mind what or should I say who she wanted to do.”
    Realizing that I was now the rebound chick’s, rebound affair I decided to remain absolutely silent and still or else I would prematurely tick off and beat Logic's bitch ass for getting me caught up in all of this bullshit!
    “So, basically I was going to ask Nakeisha to marry me after my girl in Baltimore got engaged and married. Honestly the only reason I even planned to ask her was because she had been down for me. She put up with a lot of shit with me behind this girl. Nakeisha knew about us, but she just dealt with it, because she loved me. So I guess Mookey was just her way of coping with my Humpty Dumpy sitting on the fence bullshit. The betrayal hurt me more than anything. I'm cool with them hooking up. Actually they're both hood rats by nature, so they are perfect for each other.”
    “So what does this have to do with me?”
    “Everything, I just want you to know that I don't need to get over Nakeisha because I really wasn't that invested in her. I love her as a friend, but...”
    “Well what about the other girl? Are you over her?”
    “Honestly Toy, I'm not one hundred percent there, but I'm getting there. I've loved Mye Queen since I was twelve. And we've been on again and off again since we were sixteen. We just couldn't seem to keep it together. Now that she's married and pregnant I have to face the fact that she's finally moved on. And I think I'm finally ready to do the same.”
    “So you still call her your queen? What's that shit about? How can you even be close to getting over her?”
    “Oh no, you don't understand. Her name is Mye Queen. You know, first name Mye- like my with a silent e and last name Queen. Everyone just calls her Queen.”
    “Oh I get it. So why are you telling me this now. Considering the fact that you've just made me the secondhand rebound chick.”
    “Actually, that clears you of all rebound status, as Nakeisha was the real rebound chick. You're really my first chance at finding true love.”
    “What?”
    “Queen's happily married and due to have a baby in a few months. You and I are having an amazing time connecting, getting to know each other and don't even get me started on the sex. I'm not ready for this to end.”
    “I still don't get what you're talking about?” I asked confused.
    “Baltimore is my hometown, but I live in Vegas. My life, my career and everything that I am is attached to Vegas. My dad passed away a little while ago, but my mom's still here. I have some good friends here too. And yes, before you even ask, of course Queen is one. I bought this house to stay in when I visited my family and friends, but Zatoya I live in Vegas.”
    “So what are you trying to say, Logic?”
    “I'm not trying to say anything. What I'm trying to ask you is, “Do you think you can practice law in Vegas?”
    Stunned I was absolutely speechless. And anybody who knows me would tell you that, that was a damn miracle. I'm an attorney, a damn good one I might add. Hell, I always have something to say at any given moment.
    “I didn't want to spring it on you so soon, but I can't even conceive of not sleeping in your arms tonight. FYI, that shit's not going to happen. I'll get us a limo, we'll go to Washington to your job, to your house, to your party and where ever the fuck else you need to go. But I am not going to be without you tonight or any other night if I don’t have to.
    Overwhelmed, I jumped in Logic’s arms and kissed his mouth hard. “That's the most romantic thing anybody has ever said to me.”
    “So, you'll think about it?”
    “Yes, I'll think about it.” I nodded as I wiped tears that leaked uncontrollably from the corners of my eyes.

Chapter 11
     
    I arrived at my office just a little before two. After reviewing the case file I briefed Walt and two other Public Defenders about the case. Satisfied that we were ready to entertain any offer from the DA's