Star Struck(60)

“Hailey and I have been friends since college. Shareeka was an insecure woman who made our relationship out to be more than what it was.”

Garrett was impressed with how Trevon handled the reporters. “See that wasn’t too bad,” Garrett said, as they sat in Trevon’s office as Caroline brought them something to drink.

Caroline said, “I’m glad to see you two worked out your differences. For a moment I was worried about the two of you.”

Garrett swore he saw Caroline wink at Trevon. He was tired so his eyes must have been playing tricks on him. “Caroline make sure we’re not disturbed unless its Hailey calling.”

“So what did you tell your family about Shareeka?” Garrett asked, as soon as Caroline was out of hearing distance.

“I got folks from everywhere sending me emails, messages on Facebook and Twitter…all trying to find out details. They don’t care about me. They just trying to be nosy. I haven’t been returning any of their messages. I’m just tired man. Tired.”

Garrett took a drink from his soda. “At least you found out about Shareeka before the wedding. Just think of the hassle if you found out about all of this after you were married.”

“If you ever hear me talk about marrying someone else, shoot me and put me out of my misery,” Trevon said, as he leaned back in his chair.

They both laughed. One of the few laughs they shared amongst each other since all the drama between them. Caroline came back into Trevon’s office. “Shareeka is here to see you Trevon. She said its’ urgent.”

Garrett stood up to leave. “Don’t. Send her in,” he told Caroline. “I need you here to witness this,” he told Garrett.

Garrett sat back down. Shareeka walked in looking like a million bucks. Her hair looked freshly done and she was wearing what appeared to be a red designer pants suit. A far cry from the last time he saw her after the ruffle with Hailey. “Good, both of you are here,” she said.

She plopped down in the chair next to Garrett. “Don’t worry. I won’t be long.”

Trevon said, “Shareeka, there’s really nothing we have to talk about.”

Shareeka handed him an envelope. Trevon asked, “What’s this?”

“Bills from the wedding expenses.” Shareeka leaned back with a smug look on her face.

“I don’t need this.” Trevon threw it back at her. The paper hit the floor. Garrett reached down and picked it up and placed it in Shareeka’s lap.

Shareeka looked at Garrett. “Tell your girlfriend that I will be suing her for deformation of character.”

Garrett responded, “It’s defamation and if I were you, I don’t think you want to go there. You’re still not totally out of the clear.”

“I didn’t do anything but call her what she is and that’s a man stealing whore. Now if they want to put me in jail for that—than so be it, but I tell you I am not the one who has been harassing Hailey. I have better things to do with my time.”

“Well evidence shows otherwise,” Trevon said.

Shareeka scooted to the edge of her seat. “I don’t care what your so called evidence says. I’m a grown woman and I don’t have time to play those type of games.”

“Obviously, you do, or else you wouldn’t be in this situation,” Garrett stated.

“Look, this conversation is between me and Trevon. So I suggest you stay out of it.”

It took all of Garrett’s willpower to remain calm. He knew Shareeka was only trying to push his button so she could cry foul to her attorney and the authorities. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth.

Trevon said, “I don’t think there’s much more for us to talk about. I don’t need your apology so unless you’re admitting to harassing Hailey, I suggest you leave my office.”

Shareeka responded, “I’ve said all I have to say on the subject. Any other questions should be filtered through my attorney.” She stood up.

Trevon said, “Aren’t you forgetting something?”

Shareeka looked confused. Trevon looked down at her hands and said, “I want my ring back.”

Shareeka took her hand and looked at the two carat ring on her finger in various directions. “The rule is if the man breaks off the engagement, the woman gets to keep the ring, so sorryyyy.”

Trevon seemed to restrain himself. Garrett saw him clinch his fists. “You cheated on me and you think I’m going to let you keep the ring.”

“I’ve checked with my attorney so we can take this to court but Tre baby, you would lose.” Shareeka eyed her ring and flashed a huge smile.