“We can rehash that shit over and over and it will still turn out the same way every time.”

“True,” I agreed. I decided that was the last time I’d ever bring that up; to Felix or anyone else. Roxie was a dropped issue. She’d finally given up her pursuit and determination to have me run back to her. The shit wasn’t going to happen. “We won’t mention that again.”

“I do need to apologize for what happened at your parents’ party. That remark I made.”

“Yes, you do need to apologize for that. That’s for damn sure.”

I wasn’t that hot under the collar, but I refused to even consider being his friend unless he made amends for that.

“I apologize, man. I really do, and if I ever get the opportunity to apologize to Rayne, I will.”

Felix was one of my closest friends. I didn’t understand his ass but I did love him like a brother. I thought about Belford. I’d been thinking about him a lot lately; about all the things he never got to do. It was time to either accept Felix as Felix or let him go forever.

“Felix, Rayne didn’t even hear your comment, but you can apologize to Rayne at our wedding. It’s in two months.”

“You’re inviting me?”

“Yes, I’m inviting you.” I paused. “I can’t have you stand up for me, man. I’m not prepared for that yet. But I’d appreciate it if you’d be there.”

“I’ll be there, man.”

The situation was getting too emotional for me. “Listen, I need to run. Rayne’s waiting for me.”

“Okay, cool, man. I’ll call you again tomorrow. What are you doing for your birthday anyway?”

“Rayne’s actually cooking for me. This will be the first time.”

“She’s never cooked for you?” Felix asked in astonishment.

“No, never.”

“You mean she hooked you without having to get to your stomach? That shit would never happen with Dwayne.”

We both chuckled.

“Yes, that’s exactly what she did. I’ve cooked for her a few times, though.”

“I bet those were some science experiments.”

“Ha, ha, ha, very funny.” I heard the bath faucet turn off, which meant the water was ready. “Thanks for calling, Felix. I’m glad we were able to be civil.”

“Me, too. Does this mean you’re going to start coming out on the courts on Saturday mornings so I can whip your ass?”

I’d stopped showing up for the weekly games when Felix and I had the big fallout. Dwayne, Mike, and I would hit some happy hours from time to time, but it was never the same.

“I’ll be there this Saturday. You better be prepared because I’m going to make up for lost time.”

Felix laughed. “See you then, but I’m going to still holler at you tomorrow.”

“Peace,” I said and hung up the phone.

I addressed one last invitation, to Felix, before I cut out the lights in the living room area and went to join Rayne.

She was in the tub, posing like a Nubian princess—my Nubian princess—when I came in. I’d taken off all my clothes in the bedroom and put on the latest Jill Scott CD. It was smooth as silk; just like Rayne’s skin.

“I took the liberty of bringing a bottle of champagne in with me,” I told her as I pulled it from behind my back.

She seemed mesmerized by my dick. She didn’t take her eyes off it.

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