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Misha and touched her on her neck, one of Misha’s hot spots.
    â€œHey, Misha,” Cooley said in her seductive voice.
    Misha quickly turned around. She knew if Cooley stayed too close to her she wouldn’t be able to control herself. “Nothing much, Carla. How are you doing?” Misha said, returning the comment in her seductive voice as well.
    â€œIt’s all good on this end. Damn, bae, I almost didn’t recognize you. You looking hella—”
    â€œTay, this is Cooley,” Misha said, cutting off Cooley.
    â€œYeah, we know each other,” Cooley casually replied. “Whut up, Tay?”
    Cooley and Tay stared at each other. Tay’s face dropped when she saw Cooley’s shirt. She knew her Sean Jean outfit didn’t compare to having a shirt worth over a hundred dollars, even if it was just a T-shirt.
    â€œNot shit. Can’t complain,” Tay said, putting her arm around Misha. She knew she might not be the flyest, but she still had Misha.
    Cooley could feel the anger starting to rise.
    Misha sensed the tension in the air. “Well, I guess I will see you around, Cooley,” Misha said as Tay guided her into the house.
    Cooley stood at the door as Carmen walked up to her.
    â€œWhy didn’t you tell me, Carmen?” Cooley said.
    Carmen could tell she was hurt, but trying to hide it. “Cooley, I didn’t think it was going to be serious. You know I don’t like Tay. I just thought it was a fling.”
    â€œDoes she know about Tay’s rep? Man, I have seen her hit girls before.”
    â€œShe knows, but she told me Tay has been nothing but nice to her,” Carmen said, putting her arm around Cooley.
    â€œYeah, well, I ain’t going out like that. Especially not over that fake-ass nigga,” Cooley said in her regular cool voice.
    â€œDon’t do nothing stupid, Cooley,” Carmen warned and followed Cooley into the living room.
    â€œOh, I won’t do anything crazy, unless I see Tay lay a hand on her. Then you better call the cops.” Cooley walked off to greet more guests.
    Denise looked over at Carmen. She hadn’t spoken to her yet. She wondered how she was going to get away from Rhonda to go talk to her friend. Rhonda was involved in a conversation with a few members of the gay family she wanted to join. Rhonda wanted to be a member of the Premiere Family, but they never showed interest in her.
    Gay families were big in Memphis, and the Premiere Family was the largest in the city. Families consisted of an older lesbian couple that invited younger lesbians from the community into their homes as a safe haven. Older lesbians would be considered mothers, fathers, uncles, and aunts, depending on whether they were more masculine or feminine. The family members were also called son or daughters, depending on their gender classification as well.
    The Premieres always wanted Denise and Cooley to join. Cooley was always asked to perform at the shows at the club. She was a favorite of the women, always making large amounts of tips whenever she preformed.
    â€œI’ll be back,” Denise whispered to Rhonda.
    â€œNo. Where are you going?” Rhonda questioned.
    â€œJust to get something to drink. Stay here. I’ll be back.” Denise walked off before giving Rhonda a chance to respond. She made her way to her room.
    Cooley noticed Misha standing alone by the window. Cooley walked up and caressed the back of Misha’s neck, causing her to shiver. She turned around, and Cooley smiled. “Guess I still have that magic touch. Where is your li’l date?”
    Misha took a step back, knowing if she stood too close she would not be able to control herself. “My girlfriend went to the car to get her phone.” She looked Cooley up and down. Cooley lined her hair, and her curls were sitting perfectly. Misha also noticed that Cooley’s arms looked a little more cut through her shirt. “Have you been