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“And we’re getting those too,” she answered, dropping the outfits into the cart.
I laughed and pushed the cart toward the next aisle. We’d been shopping for over an hour, and despite everything she’d received at her baby shower, Tori still had a few things she wanted for the twins.
“Joni done spoiled your ass rotten,” I told her.
“And he told me to get whatever I wanted.” She stuck her tongue out.
“Of course he did. That nigga don’t know how to tell you no.”
Tori laughed as we headed toward the feeding supplies. We picked up the bottles, burp cloths, and a few organizers she’d wanted before making our way to the registers. By the time we loaded everything into her new Escalade, I was ready to sit down somewhere.
“I’m hungry,” Tori announced as I climbed behind the wheel.
“What you got a taste for?” I asked, starting the truck.
“Those crab cakes from Coral Bay,” she answered.
“Say less. I could go for some seafood myself.”
I pulled out of the parking lot and headed toward the restaurant. Mesha was supposed to come shopping with us, but she’d made plans with her new man. She’d been seeing Juno for a little while now, and although she hadn’t told us much, I could tell she liked him.
I was happy for her. Mesha deserved somebody who treated her right. Her last nigga spoiled her, but he was a hoe, and Mesha got tired of fighting bitches over him, and I didn’t blame her. I’d hide Mase’s glasses and snatch his eyeballs out if I thought he was looking at another bitch.
By the time we got to the restaurant, Tori was ready to eat. We placed our orders, and while we waited, I decided to get in her business.
“So, you talked to Mesha lately? Because that girl’s been missing in action since she started messing with Juno,” I asked.
“Girl, she was just at my house yesterday. She brought Juno with her.”
“Hold the fuck up, bitch. You’ve met him and ain’t tell me?” I frowned.
“You ain’t ask,” she replied, laughing harder.
“Khatori, don’t play with me. What’s he like?”
“He’s cool, Rah… fine too.”
“Well, good for her. But I’m still getting on her ass for introducing him to you without me,” I replied.
We laughed as our food arrived and spent the rest of lunch enjoying ourselves. Afterward, we headed back to the house with all the things we’d picked up for the twins.
GiGi was in the living room when we walked in, watching television. She looked over at the shopping bags in our hands and shook her head.
“What the hell y’all done bought now?” she questioned. “Them babies ain’t even here yet, and they already got more shit than everybody in this house.”
“GiGi, we only got a few things,” Tori replied, laughing.
“Yeah, a few more things to add to all the other shit,” she fussed. “Take that stuff upstairs. I’ll be up there in a minute to see what y’all bought my Casper and Phantom.”
I laughed and followed Tori upstairs to the nursery, where we put away the new supplies. GiGi joined us a little later and immediately started going through the bags, taking tags off so she could wash their things.
Once we finished, I realized that it was getting late, and I needed to get out of here. AJ was staying here tonight, and Mase was supposed to come over later, so I was ready to head home.
I hugged Tori goodbye, told GiGi I’d see her later. AJ was still at practice, so I’d call him later.
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By the time I pulled into my driveway, I was ready to change clothes and relax. I grabbed my purse and the small shopping bag I’d left in the back seat, then closed my car door.
