Teaching Him

Chapter 7

Music blasted as people danced throughout the club. Grinding and bumping all over the place....

Sulem sat at the round table by herself, downing her ice tea.

She noticed Marina grinding all over Kelly (MGK) which made him grip her waist. She was buzzed off her ass and she wanted to let loose and Kelly had no problem helping her out.

Chris was asked to dance with some pretty light skin girl and they were now on the dance floor somewhere, bumping and grinding.

Sulem felt some type of way about that but what could she do? Chris was not her man and would never be. He was her patient and it would stay that way. This was a moment of being friends.

Yeah right, Sulem....

Sulem bit her lip as she thought more on it. She noticed Marina walking up to the table. She took a seat next to Sulem, and took down another shot.

"I think you should slow down." Sulem said followed by another sip of tea.

Ignoring her, Marina noticed Sulem drinking a familiar drink.

"I know that is not ice tea,Sulem."

Sulem shrugged.

"And if it is?"

Just as she was about to take another sip, Marina took it out her hand which made her frown.

"Marina—"

"Drink this." Marina said handing her one of her shots.

"No, give me th—"

"Sulem, Your my sister and I love you. But you always work and it's time to let loose."

She held the shot closer to Sulem. Sulem sighed and grabbed the shot, taking it to the head.

"So where's your baby?"

Sulem rolled her eyes and spoke, "He's dancing with someone." She said lowly.

"Well we're about to change that." Marina said which made Sulem raise a brow.

"How?"

"Have you met me yesterday, Sulem? Come on." She grabbed Sulem's wrist and led them away from the table but not before Sulem took another shot.

Marina led them in the direction towards chris. He was actually letting someone grind on him and to his face expression—he was enjoying it.

Sulem pulled back which made Marina stop. She turned and was faced with a nervous friend.

"I-I can't."

Marina rolled her eyes, "Get over the nervousness,Sulem. Let's see bold Sulem."

"Okay." Sulem said, shaking the nervous feeling away.

Soon as they walked up to them, Marina grabbed the girls arm and basically pushed Sulem into Chris chest and took the girl away.

Sulem looked and met Chris light brown eyes. She pushed herself off of him and that nervousness flushed throughout Sulem.

"I'm sorry, Marina is—"

She was cut off by Chris twirling her around, her back was to his front. She felt his hands travel up and down her sides. His hot breath tickled her ear as he spoke enter her ear, "Why not come to me yourself?"

"I-I-I"

He nibbles on her ear as he waited for her reply. She couldn't think of what to say. Her eyes were closed as she enjoyed the feeling of his hands traveling around her body.

"Why do you fight it?" He whispered.

"I can't risk it."

It was not only because her job but Sulem has had her share of failed relationships and she could not risk getting attached just to have a broken heart later on.

She believed Chris was a good man from the time of knowing but she was just...was scared.

"I would never hurt you, Sulem." He said, meaning his words.

Sulem turned but was still close to Chris do to him never letting go of her waist.

She saw the sincerity in his eyes. She bit her lip. Her hand came up and made contact with his cheek, caressing it with her thumb. Chris seen a flash in her eye and he couldn't control himself.

He smashed his lips into hers and without hesitation Sulem wrapped her arms around his neck. It was like they were in their own world. Blocking everyone and everything around them out.

****

Tasha downed her drink as she watched them from the balcony. She felt her blood boil as she watched the two. She had a gut feeling it was because of her.

That bitch....

He was hers and hers alone and she was going to make sure of that.

"Well if it ain't Tasha." She turned to see to see Twan.

"Well hello to you too, cousin."

"I don't know you were back in town. Come have a drink with me and tell me what you've been up to."

"Gladly." She said before turning back to look at them.

This was just the start

Sulem pulled away from Chris, she couldn't help the smile that formed on her lips. Chris eyes remained on her as he bit his lip. She felt so much and she could see his wanting and needing.

"I have to use the bathroom." She said as she placed her hands on his and removed them from her waist.

"I'll see you back at the table?"

Chris smiled and nodded his head.

She smiled and turned away from him and walked through the crowd as she made her way to the bathroom.

She pushed open the door and walked to the sink. She looked at herself in the mirror and ran her fingers through her hair.

She took a deep breath and exhaled. She heard the door open and thought it was just another girl but she was wrong.

Chris turned Sulem around and smashed his lips into hers. A bit taken by surprise, Sulem kissed him back without hesitation. Her lips were so addicting, Chris couldn't help himself. He wanted her so bad.

His hands scooped her bottom and placed her on the sink counter. Feeling heavy emotions, Sulem's chest heaved up and down as their breathing became heavy with each kiss. Sulem hands gripped his sweatshirt, pulling him closer. His grip got tighter when a soft moan escaped her lips.

Finally pulling away she looked into his eyes and saw pure lust. Sulem felt buzzed. Chris opened his mouth which made her place her index finger on his lips.

"I want you too." She whispered as her eyes remained on him. He bit his lip and ran his hand down her bare thighs.

"Then why are we still here?"

"You tell me?" She traced her finger on his lip.

He nodded and grabbed her hand and led her out the bathroom.

As the two walked to their table they found Marina and Kelly tonguing each other.

Chris hit Kelly's arm lightly which made the two break away.

"We leaving. Y'all need a ride or what?"

Kelly looked at Marina before turning his head back to Chris. "We good, thanks man." They slapped hands and Marina sent Sulem a knowing look.

"Take care of my friend, Chris."

"Will do."

They headed down the stairs, away from the balcony. Just as they made through the crowd, Chris felt someone pull him back which made them both turn.

Before they knew it, Tasha smashed her lips into Chris.

Chris immediately pushed her away and wiped his lips. Sulem felt her blood boil as Chris sent death glares at Tasha.

"What the hell"

"Chris, baby, I miss you." Tasha cried. Her drunk ness was evident.

"Your drunk, Tasha."

"No.Why are you with this b***h. You don't even date Mexicans!"

Sulem tried to let go of Chris hand but he wasn't having it. She wasn't a fighter but she didn't do the disrespect.

"Get on somewhere Tasha."

"Can you give me a ride?" Tasha slurred.

Sulem looked at Chris and he looked as if he was actually thinking about doing it.

"Where do you stay?"

Sulem snatched her hand away from Chris which caused his attention. Tasha laughed on the inside. This was the first step. She knew deep down he wasn't completely heartless to her.

"Are you seriously thinking about driving her home?" Sulem questioned with narrowed eyes. Her entire mood changed.

Chris sighed, "It's only a lift, it's no—"

She shook her head and attempted to walk away but Chris catches her hand.

"Sulem—"

"No Chris. If you want to go and drop your ex off home then go and do that."

She snatched her hand away from him and walked towards the exit. She felt Chris eyes on her but she just needed to leave. She really thought it was going good, building a strong wall together but it crashed down so quickly.

This was the reason why she wanted to keep things professional.

She exited out the club and called for a ride.

***

Once he pulled in front of her house, Chris became hesitant.

"This is where you stay?" Chris asked

"Yeeah, t-thank youuuu for the ride." Chris nodded watched her get out the car. Tasha stumbled a bit as she got out and closed the door.

Chris looked down at his phone and seen no messages from Sulem. He hoped she'd text him and let him know she made it home safe.

Without making sure Tasha went into the house he started the car and drove straight to Sulem's. Once he arrived she was getting out of a taxi.

Just when the taxi drove off he blew the horn which made Sulem jump at the sudden noise. Sulem looked over at his car and instantly rolled her eyes. She attempted to keep walking but Chris rolled the window down and called out to her.

"What are you doing here, Chris?"

"Can you get in the car." Chris pleaded.

Sulem sighed and obligated got into the car. Sulem stayed silent as she stared straight ahead, waiting for him to talk.

"I know that you are upset with me and—"

"Your damn right. This is what I meant Chris all the drama and the reactions and responses."

Chris frowned, "What you mean? If you talking about Tasha, I was doing her a favor."

"Chris pay attention. She is trying to come—she is trying to get you back and I'm not with it."

Chris scoffed, "Then what are you with? I'm trying to get to know you better but your playing games with me."

"Chris, I am not playing no games. Your the one who's playing, going off and drop your ex off when you were suppose to drop me off and at least spend some time with me but you couldn't help yourself."

Chris sighed, "It was just a ride." He repeated.

"Was it just a kiss too? That was a test, Chris without you really knowing. You want me so bad but I had to see how the waters worked. I had to make sure if I was about to do this with you I had to have no care of risking my job or even be seen with you in public."

Chris reached for her hand but she pulled away. "Sulem—"

"No Chris. I can't keep doing this. All this, it's confusing, hard, and difficult. And Chris the respect. I'll have Reynold send another person for you."

"Sul—"

"I'm done Chris. I'm sorry but I-I can't." Her voice broke as she got out the car.

She ignore Chris calling her name repeatedly as she made her way to her house.

"Fvck!" Chris yelled as he hit the stirring wheel.

Sulem felt a tear escape her eye as she made it inside. She closed the door and locked it before leaning against the door. She took her heels off and threw them on the ground.

What is wrong with me?