Girls Like Me

GLM 41

Allure slipped on her shoes before grabbing her purse and heading out the door, the hot muggy air instantly hit her as she locked her front door. She was running good on time this morning and decided to stop at Starbucks before heading to work. Well, even if she wasn't doing good on time she'd still stop—it just felt better not worrying about being super late.

Allure hopped in her car and immediately turned on the AC, Summer in Texas always gave super dry and muggy mornings. She threw her purse to the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt before heading to her closest Starbucks.

Surprisingly, the line wasn't super long. Only about 2 cars were in front of her. She grabbed her space in line and dug into her purse so she could get her Starbucks app ready. Her morning drink of choice was a iced matcha with vanilla sweet cream and white mocha—not too crazy for a work morning, she also decided to get their ham and Swiss as well. Placing her order went smoothly since she already knew what she wanted.

"That'll be 15.64." The cashier announced, "Okay, Thank you." Allure replied before rolling her window back up and moved down in the line a bit, she grabbed her phone from her lap and looked at the message Maiya sent her. Although Maiya didn't have a 9-5, she was an early bird and would always text Allure throughout the morning.

Once Allure realized she was next in line she grabbed her card from her purse and continued to wait, shortly it was her turn to be at the window—which was closed. So she stuck her head back in her phone.

"15.64." A familiar voice announced, Allure furrowed her eyebrows as she looked up. Her eyes lit up and her heart rate increased as she looked at Moo, sporting a wide smile as he handed Allure the paper bag, "It's on the house." He spoke, Allure could barely speak as she eyed him.

"Grab this damn drink girl." Moo chuckled, "Moo!" Allure nervously chuckled, she couldn't believe it. "Why the fuck are you here?"

"Imma free man." Moo announced with a huge smile on his chocolate face, Allure rapidly blinked trying to process the whole thing. She couldn't understand why he was at Starbucks at 6am.

"You know I'm extra, I wanted to surprise you. I know you ain't expect me to be here." Moo explained, tears formed in Allure's eyes. "You home for good now?" She questioned.

"I'm home for good." Moo smiled, Allure sped out the line and randomly parked her car. Her heart felt like it was gonna bounce straight out of her chest as she ran into the Starbucks and took Moo into her arms. Her head laid on his chest as they shared a warm embrace.

"How did you know I was gonna stop here though?" Allure questioned, "Man, you happy to see me or not?" Moo chuckled as he tightened his grip around her body.

It felt surreal to be back in his arms, holding him tight, and taking in his scent. She honestly never thought she'd have another one of these moments, but she was thankful.

"I promise you'll never have to go through this again." Moo assured as he looked down at Allure and into her eyes, that couldn't stop watering.

"When did you get out?" Allure questioned as they walked over to table, "Last night, I was gone surprise you and just be dry sitting on the couch but that was too basic." Moo explained, Allure chuckled.

She couldn't believe he was legit sitting in front of her. He wasn't super skinny anymore, now he had a bit of muscle that matched his frame well. He was in dire need of a retwist and fade, but that wasn't hard to obtain.

"So what's going on with the trial? What was the verdict?" Allure asked all at once, "Not guilty, a nigga got 18 months of  probation though, but that's cool with me. Long as I'm back home." He explained.