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It's been a week since Dominic and Amiyah got away from Los Angeles. They were currently staying in an apartment which was temporary until they found somewhere stable to stay. It was a one bedroom apartment so Amiyah got the bed, while Dominic slept on the couch.

"You know you don't have to actually live with me", Amiyah said. "If you find something for yourself you can-"

Dominic cut her off. "I'm sorry to interrupt you Amiyah but I just been meaning to talk to you about something", Dominic said. "It kinda has something to do with that subject so that's why I'm bringing it up"

"Okay?", Amiyah said.

"I am in no rush because I understand you just got out of a relationship but...what's up with me and you?", Dominic asked.

"We aren't together if that's what you're asking", Amiyah said.

"I know we aren't, I'm talking about in the near future", Dominic said.

"...I mean like...if you're only going to be for me then yes. If not...no", Amiyah said.

"I wouldn't want to date you if I was going to play you Amiyah", Dominic said.

"...well if that's the case than yes... in the near future", Amiyah said.

"Okay, so until then I guess we can be roommates. Just so I know that stuff has cooled down", he said.

"It has been a week...maybe he can't find me", Amiyah said.

"Maybe...", Dominic said. "I'm going to work"

"It's crazy how fast you can get these jobs", Amiyah said.

"That the power of networking. You on the other hand, should try and get a job. I don't think you should let him get in the way of what you love", Dominic said.

"Yea..but they he'll also find me because of court appearances...I think I may need to step of our law for a while", Amiyah said. "Get a basic job so I don't have to live off you"

"Amiyah, girlfriend or not, you're still my best friend...I got you", Dominic said. "The only thing I ask is can I please sleep on the bed, instead of the couch? My back is killing me"

"You chose to do that Dominic", Amiyah said.

"I know. I was being a gentleman and letting you get the bed but...this back pain ain't it", he said.

Amiyah chuckles. "I'll give you a massage or something", Amiyah said.

"...alright", Dominic said.

Amiyah smiled a little as she looked at his suit. "...I never thought I'd see you wear those on a regular basis though", Amiyah said.

"Hey, if I didn't meet you, I wouldn't be", Dominic said.

Amiyah's smile got bigger. "Well I'm glad I met you then...it's good to see a black man doing good for themselves. I'm really proud of you"

Dominic smiled. "And Visa versa when it comes to a black woman", Dominic said.

"...but I don't want you to be late for your first day", Amiyah said.

"Oh yea. I'll see you later. Call me if you need me", Dominic said.

"Okay", Amiyah replied. "Bye"

Dominic walked out of the room and left.

Amiyah sat against the pillows and picked up a book. One good thing about dating Lamar was that Amiyah found some books that actually enjoyed reading. She felt the urge to pee so get put the book down and went to the bathroom.

As she went into the bathroom, she heard footsteps.

"Forgot something?", she asked.

The footsteps stopped.

Amiyah made a face. After using the restroom she wiped herself and flushed the toilet. She assumed that Dominic didn't hear her and he rushed back out.

Amiyah washed her hands and dried him. She then walked to the door and touched the door knob. She stood there for a moment, scared to open the door then she slowly peaked into the room. She didn't see anything and anyone so she just went with what she assumed about Dominic and walked out.

As she walked to the bed, she felt somebody behind her so she turned around. She started to yell but Lamar covered her mouth.

"I gave you, your little vacation and now it's time to come home", Lamar said.

Amiyah started crying.

"Stop crying", he said.

Amiyah bit his hand and loosened his hand against her mouth and ran to bed to get her gun from under the pillow.

Lamar started to charge at her but Dominic came in and tackled him down. Amiyah grabbed the gun and aimmed it at him.

"Shoot him", Dominic said as he tried to hold Lamar down.

"You're in the way", Amiyah said even though she was afraid to shoot him even if she had a clear shot.

Dominic got distracted and Lamar got the up upper hand and got on top of Dominic and started to put his hands around Dominic's neck out Dominic punched him and put him against the wall.

"You son of a bitch", Dominic said before punching him repeating.

"Dominic!", Amiyah yelled.

Dominic kept punching him and Lamar began to bleed, then he passed out.

Amiyah got to Dominic and pulled him off.

Dominic was angry. He wanted Lamar dead because of what he did to Bianca and for almost harming Amiyah.

"It's okay", Amiyah said trying to calm him down as she touched his cheek for her to look at him. "It's okay"

Dominic looked at her. He was breathing heavily.

"I'm calling the police", Amiyah said. "He can get up to three years in prison for breaking the restraining order"

"He doesn't need to be locked up. He needs to be put down", Dominic said.

"I'm not killing anyone and neither are you", Amiyah said. "I'm calling the police and that's it"

"What about your dad?", Dominic asked.

"My dad is in maximum security...maybe because it's just a restraining order, Lamar won't be near him", Amiyah said as she grabbed the phone.

Dominic looked at Lamar. He only came back in because he was nervous about leaving Amiyah, but he was glad that he did.

When the police came, they arrested Lamar. When it was time for his hearing, a week later, he was sentenced to jail for at least an 1 year and 6 months of probation. Amiyah was happy but that happiness would only last for so long. After he gets released she would go back to being paranoid and scared. At least she wasn't alone and at least she had Dominic.

It was nighttime and Dominic was in the bathroom shaving his bread, as Amiyah walked to the doorway.

"I um... I haven't told you yet but I just wanna say thank you for being there for me", Amiyah said.

"You don't have to say thank you because I already told you I would", Dominic said.

Amiyah nods. "If there's anything I can do that you need help with, just let me know", she said.

"Just stop hogging up the bed and we even", he said with smile.

Amiyah chuckled. "You always have to joke around", Amiyah said. "I guess once a class clown, always a class clown"

"...honestly, I just like hearing you laugh or smile or something....it's beautiful", he said.

Amiyah tried to hold her smile back. "Thank you", she said.

"You're welcome", Dominic said.

"I guess I can go back to work", Amiyah said.

"I suppose you can", Dominic said. "...maybe even back to Los Angeles. I know you're probably going to miss your family and seeing your dad"

"Yea...but I think it's time for a change", Amiyah said. "Going back will remind me too much of Bianca and Lamar...even though this baby will take the cake of reminding me of him"

Dominic didn't say anything.

"But, Goodnight", Amiyah said.

"Goodnight", Dominic said. "I have to do something for work so I'll be in bed after a while"

Amiyah nods before walking to the bed and getting in.

TO BE CONTINUED....