Play Your Cardz Right by Sydia Smith (reading like a writer TXT) 📖

Waking up next to Tyler, she smiled. Looking at the time it read 10:30 am. Feeling like it was too early to wake up she placed her head on Tyler’s chest and tried to go back to sleep. “Good morning.” Tyler said putting his arm around Destiny’s waist. “Good morning.” She said smiling. “What are you doing today?” He asked. “Desire wants to get her ankle crossed in basketball, so we are going to the court at twelve.” She said. Turning to his side facing Destiny he looked at her. Looking down feeling a poke she laughed. “Someone is happy to see me.” She said smiling. Smiling he moved closer to her. “He isn’t the only one.” He said leaning in for a kiss. Kissing him passionately he turned on top of her. Kissing her neck trailing down to her collarbone Destiny moaned softly. Smiling he went down further to her chest.

Kissing her stomach he felt her pleasure rising. Touching her spot her moan got louder. Traveling back to her lips he softly pecked it. Flipping him over, he was caught off guard. Smiling she kissed his lips. Pulling his shirt off, she interlocked her fingers between his. Kissing his jaw bones she trailed down to his neck. Kissing one of his sweet spots. Moaning she knew it was working. Traveling to his chest she grabbed his sides knowing it would make him scream. On cue she kissed every one of his abs. Tightening his hold on her hands she smiled. Moving to his lower stomach he couldn’t take it anymore pulling her up he kissed her. Pulling her shirt off, he flipped her over. Looking into her eyes he wanted her.

An hour past and Destiny was in the shower. Getting out she saw Devin still laying on her bed. Smiling she threw her hair towel at him. “Get up lazy bones.” She said smiling at him. “I am trying to recuperate from what you just did.” He said turning to face her. Smiling at him she dropped the towel. Seeing she already had her under clothes on his smile widen. “Such a tease.” He said laying back down. Walking towards him she leaned on top of him. “You’re not ready for round two.” She said kissing his nose. Getting up she went into the closet. Looking at her options she didn’t know why she always does this. She knows she is only going to the basketball court. Putting on her red and black Nikes basketball shorts with the sweatpants to match she walked back out to find Devin sitting on the bed. “Getting closer to actually getting up.” She said smiling. Opening her drawer she put on a tank top and grabbed her socks.  Putting her hands out for Devin to use as a crutch to get him up, Devin grabbed her hands. Pulling him up he smiled. “See was that so hard.” She said teasing him. “You are very funny. Stop acting like you’re not at least tired.” He said stretching. “It called taking a shower which you should go do sticky man.” She said covering her nose playfully. “I smell like you. Are you trying to tell me something.” He said laughing.

Laughing with him she threw a pillow at him. Hitting him in his face she smile. “Yeah that’s what I thought.” She said. “Imma get you back. Just wait and see.” He said leaving the room. Putting her socks on, she went back in her closet. Grabbing her red and black Jordans 13 and her ball she headed down the stairs. Walking towards the living room she heard Tay in the kitchen. “Good morning.” Destiny said catching the orange Tay threw at her. “Good morning you know you’re going to be late.” She said. Looking at the time she beg to differ. “The court is three minutes away.” She said putting her sneakers on. “Don’t get mad but I lost your keys.” She said. Turning around she looked at her. Getting up she walked a little closer to her. “You did what now.” She said calm. “I lost your keys. Sammie threw them to me outside when she was dropping your car off but it was dark so I didn’t catch them and it is kinda outside somewhere.” She said trying to hold in her laughter. Trying to breathe, Destiny hands crumble. “Tay, please leave before something happens to you.” She said holding her anger.

Reaching in her pocket she started laughing. “You should have seen your face.” She said holding her keys. Snatching them out of her hand she smiled. “You can’t do that. I almost went off on you.” She said. “Man I should have recorded that.” She said wiping the tears out of her eyes. “I am going to remember that when you want a ride somewhere.” Destiny said peeling her orange. “No need I am going to buy a car next week.” She said patting herself on the back. Clapping her hands she screamed hallelujah. Rolling her eyes she threw one of the peelings at her. Ducking she watched it fall to the floor. “Got to be quicker than that. You’re picking that up.” Destiny said heading to the door. Throwing her peace sign she left.

Arriving at the court five minutes early she thought it would be a good time to warm up. Taking her sweats off, she started stretching. Dribbling the ball she saw one of her teammates walking in. “Aren’t you supposed to be in college or something.” She said greeting her. “Aren’t you supposed to be running a clique?” Jessica said hugging her. “I gave them a day off.” She said shooting the ball. “See you haven’t lost your touch.” Jessica said. “Can’t lose something that your born with.” She said cocky. “Always the cocky one.” She shot the ball. Laughing she didn’t reply. “How’s college life.” Destiny asked. “Not what people described. That shit is hard as fuck. Especially when you play a sport.” She said. “Damn sucks to be you.” She said blocking her shot. “Didn’t coach say don’t go in the paint shortness.” Destiny said laughing. “She also said to tuck your elbow in, I guess we both don’t listen.” She said. “If it isn’t broke why fix it.” Destiny said shooting the ball. Watching it go in the hoop she bow down. Shaking her head she smiled.

“Started without me I see.” Desire said walking on the court. “Well if you come on time maybe I would have waited.” Destiny said hugging her sister. “You can’t blame me this time Denise took her precious time and then everybody else thought it was a good idea to make a family day out of it.” She pointing to the crowd. “Damn well this is going to be a crazy day.” Destiny said grabbing her phone. Texting her crew she knew she was going to be targeted. Looking at Denise she laughed. “Who died and made you queen of the court.” She said looking at her outfit. Wearing a blue and grey sun dress with blue sandals. She was fully accessorized from her head to her upper body. “The only thing that is missing is the man she is looking for.” Desire said shaking her head in shame. “Did you tell her this court doesn’t get live until after 2pm.” Destiny said. “No one listens to me.” Desire said grabbing the ball.

Walking to Denise she hugged her. “Shorts and a tank top isn’t in your closet.” Destiny said teasing her. “Everyone got jokes today.” She said sitting on the bench. Seeing the rest of her family she spotted her aunt. “What are you doing here?” She said looking at her. “I came to celebrate my niece’s birthday.” She said. “You know that isn’t until next Friday right.” She said. “Yeah.” She said. Hugging the rest of her family her uncle was already talking trash. “I don’t think your bones are suitable for this.” Destiny said looking at the braces on his right leg. “I am as healthy as a horse.” He said jumping up and down. “Yeah a very old horse.” Destiny added walking away. “I heard that.” He said.

Walking to Jessica she was laughing. “Your family is crazy. Do they always role this deep.” She said looking at all of her family. “Only on family days. Stay away from Justin he is going to talk your ear off.” Destiny said seeing her crew. Dapping them up she was ready to start a game.

Destiny was the backup point guard and the star shooting guard of her high school basketball team. She led the team in scoring, assist and steals. Destiny is a quick dribbler and excels at reading plays. She led her team to four back to back championships. After the Brianna incident she knew that playing to get recognized wasn’t an option so she made her teammates look great. Her last year she average about 11 assist a game. Her career high in assists was 25. Basketball isn’t her whole life like it was when she was in high school but it does still play a role in her life.

Jessica was the starting point guard on the high school basketball team. She isn’t the tallest point guard but her quickness makes up for her height. She was highly recruited. Offering her a full scholarship and a starting position her freshmen year, Jessica couldn’t refuse the opportunity. She is a junior in Syracuse University. She won her first championship when she was a sophomore. She is a prospect for the draft next year.

Shooting the ball it went in. “I believe that is game.” Destiny said looking at Uncle James and her cousins. “Come on you cheated. It was a Mitch Match.” Mark said out of breath. “Now you guy want to call it cheating. At first we were going down but since you lost it’s because it was a Mitch Match. I believe that is called being a sore loser.” Destiny said patting him on his back. “I told you never to go against Destiny but Noooo, you guys wanted to put your big boy pants on and look like a fool.” Aunt Camille said. Laughing at her Aunt Jenna couldn’t help it. “Oh so it funny.” Uncle James said playfully. “It kinda is. The high school phenomenon is defeated by his niece.” Aunt Jenna said laughing. “The girl has stamina and I wasn’t sticking her.” He pointed out. “Do I hear a challenge?” Aunt Camille instigating. “We can go one on one, but what do I get when I win.” Destiny said confident. “I’ll give you twenty large if you win.” He said emphasizing the if. “Double it.” She said putting her hand out. “Deal.” He said shaking her hand. “Uh oh aye James tighten you braces we don’t want to have to carry you out off the court.” Aunt Camille said teasing her brother.

Camille is James and John’s little sister. She is thirty two years old. She owns her own business in New York. Camille always saw the talents Destiny had. She always knew she was going to be somebody. She didn’t disown her like her mother did when she was going through her rough patches, instead she let her go through them herself. She also said that she was just like James when he