Today is the big day for Geraldine and I am actually excited. Her party starts at 8pm so I have plenty of time to get everything set up and situated. My girls were here bright and early of course and Justin stayed to help out as well. While everyone was in the house setting up, I decided to go next door to check in on Geraldine. As I approached her front door, I could hear her voice completely elevated and in an uproar. " Harry, that was not a part of the agreement, you said last time was the last time and it would never happen again, I won't do it." What the hell is going on, I thought to myself? My anticipation was killing me I knocked before I could think about it. "Who is it," Geraldine sang? Hey, Dine, it's me "Sacred"! I could hear her heading to the door and sniffling. I couldn't believe my eyes when she opened the door, her eyes were swollen as though she had been crying all night, lips pursed tightly together to fight back tears and her hair was like I'd never seen it, very unkept. "Oh no, geesh Dine talk to me what's got you so upset?" I could tell my compassion and empathy pouring out of me was effective because she broke into complete tears and began rambling about what it felt like to be turning 53. However, I don't believe the bullshit, those tears aren't from turning 53. I sat and listened for as long as I could and finally informed her, I was just coming to check in and to let her know we had to leave by 8 pm to make our reservations. Dinner reservations are clearly a coverup. Feeling bizarre I walked back to my house where the aura was back to normal. As soon as I walked in Tokeyah asked "Sacred, what's going on girl you, okay?" I thought I walked in with a disguise on my face, I guess I was wrong. I came up with a cover up that clearly was not convincing at all, "I'm just really wanting tonight to be fun, that's all nothing major." Tokeyah gave me the "yeah right "look and she was right I was definitely lying. Time was creeping away and 8pm was creeping up. By 5pm everything was completed, the ladies went home to get ready and Justin and I made crazy love before getting ready for the party. I'm so in love with him I'm sorry I just had to throw that out there. He's so consistent and caring, definitely dependable and loyal and to top it off all that good man is attached to some really good love making and intimacy, day-yum! We enjoyed a cocktail while getting ready for this evening. 7pm was closing in and we were just about done getting dressed. I don't usually wear makeup but tonight I felt a little blush and mascara would be appropriate. The way Justin looked at me when I finally came downstairs made my thoughts stop, he looked so damn handsome and sexy. His facial hair was lined so neatly. He wore a black V-neck t-shirt so you could see his Cuban Link chain glistening off of his dark brown skin, a white blazer, black Levi jeans and white low top air force ones YUM! Of course I got dressed to hurt'em: a black laced spaghetti strapped bustier, with a white cardigan and white high waisted jeans that made my ass look real nice, I topped that off with my black leather thigh high boots oh yes honey I am nothing to be played with and its only right to rock the bun up do look to compliment my attire. Okay okay enough of all that. The party guests are starting to arrive and to my surprise as people were walking in, I caught a glimpse of three men walking into Geraldine's house, now that is strange. I played it cool by continuing to greet everyone and every now and again I would glance over in the direction of Geraldine's house. I can not figure this woman out and it is bothersome, the impression I had on her after all this time is clearly not who she truly is and quite honestly, I don't like it. By 8pm the house was full but comfortable. The person that should be here however is not. 8:15pm came around and there was still no sign of Geraldine. I called her cell phone, answering frantically she said she'd overslept and would be over shortly, apologized and hung up. At this point her actions are beyond me, it's time I filled my girls in on all the questionable stuff that's been taking place. Before pulling them to the side I thanked all the guests for their time and informed them the party would start shortly. After that I got the ladies and Justin together in the kitchen and gave them the breakdown of everything. I was glad they all agreed that I was not going crazy and something was definitely up with Geraldine. Laura told me to keep my eye on Geraldine and insisted she knew it was something about the lady she just couldn't pinpoint it. Laura was my friend that side eyed everyone but she was always on point. Our conversation was placed on hold when we heard people saying "happy birthday" that was our queue to get back to the party. Geraldine looked stunning "what a beautiful gown" I thought to myself. She looked really happy and bright. She chuckled when I informed her the dinner reservation was phony and was very happy, she enjoyed the party idea much better. The party was wonderful, everyone was getting along, the music selection was late 90's early 2000's R&B and Hip-Hop, great liquor and food. After a few drinks I could see Geraldine was loosening up, she in the corner with a gentleman that was all over her and she was feeling it. I'm not mad at her, ain't nothing wrong with a little fun. 10pm was around the corner so the strippers were expected to be here at any moment. Right when I started towards Geraldine, even over the loud music I heard a big ass bump come from the kitchen and if I'm not crazy the damn floor shook. I noticed Geraldine straighten up and shifted her mannerism. Naturally gravitating it was myself, Justin and my ladies heading to the kitchen. Justin began pushing the door when someone from the other side beat him to it. Lord have mercy those same three men I saw earlier walking into Geraldine's house were the same ones that are now in my home uninvited. They bum rushed in looking like they were dressed for war. The one in the front let off his gun and yelled Geraldine's name. Geraldine screamed "Harry what the hell did I tell you, what did I say, NOT HER, no not her." I couldn't help myself "Geraldine what the hell is this shit?"