When Shayla finds out that Iman has gifted Delicia a new Car.😱 Full Story Below 👇

 When Shayla finds out that Iman has gifted Delicia a new Car.😱

Shayla:
…Wait. Say that again.

Maya:
Girl, I just said it. Iman bought Delicia a car.

Shayla:
No. You said what?

Maya:
A. Brand. New. Car.

Shayla:
You’re lying.

Maya:
I wish I was. I saw it with my own eyes—red bow, shiny paint, the whole cliché.

Shayla:
😱 You mean to tell me… Iman, who said he was “tight on money,” just went out and bought Delicia a car?

Maya:
That same Iman.

Shayla:
Oh wow. Oh WOW.
(laughs nervously)
So that’s where his “budgeting phase” went.

Maya:
Shayla…

Shayla:
No, no, no—let me process this. Because last month he couldn’t even split dinner evenly without checking his banking app.

Maya:
I know. That’s why I hesitated to tell you.

Shayla:
How did you even find out?

Maya:
Instagram. Delicia posted it. Caption said, “When he listens 🥹❤️ Blessed.”

Shayla:
Oh she blessed alright.

Maya:
Do you think it’s serious between them?

Shayla:
Serious? Maya, people don’t buy casual cars. You buy casual flowers. Casual sneakers. A CAR is commitment.

Maya:
Maybe it’s just a nice gesture?

Shayla:
A “nice gesture” is a gift card. This is a monthly payment.

Maya:
So… how are you feeling right now?

Shayla:
Honestly?
(pauses)
Embarrassed. Angry. And stupid for believing every excuse he ever gave me.

Maya:
You’re not stupid.

Shayla:
I am, though. Remember when my car broke down and he said, “Babe, I wish I could help but now’s not the time”?

Maya:
…Yeah.

Shayla:
Apparently now was the time. Just not for me.

Maya:
Have you talked to him yet?

Shayla:
No. Because if I do right now, I might say something I can’t take back.

Maya:
You deserve an explanation.

Shayla:
Do I? Or do I already have one?

Maya:
What do you mean?

Shayla:
He valued her more. That’s the explanation.

Maya:
Shayla…

Shayla:
I spent two years being patient. Two years hearing “soon.” Two years being understanding.

Maya:
And now she gets keys?

Shayla:
With a bow.

Maya:
Do you think Delicia knows about you?

Shayla:
If she does, she didn’t care. And if she doesn’t, that says even more about him.

Maya:
What are you going to do?

Shayla:
I’m not going to beg. I’m not going to compete.
(deep breath)
I’m going to let him explain—once. And whatever he says will tell me everything I need to know.

Maya:
That’s strong of you.

Shayla:
No. What’s strong is walking away if he tries to gaslight me.

Maya:
And if he says it’s “not what it looks like”?

Shayla:
Then I’ll ask him whose name is on the registration.

Maya:
😬

Shayla:
Exactly.

Maya:
Just remember—you didn’t lose anything.

Shayla:
You’re right.
(softly)
He lost me.

Maya:
And she gained a car… with his baggage in the trunk.

Shayla:
(laughs)
See? That’s why I called you.

Later that night…

Iman:
Shayla, can we talk?

Shayla:
I’m listening.

Iman:
I didn’t want you to find out like that.

Shayla:
But I did. So go ahead—tell me why Delicia has a new car and I got excuses.

Iman:
It’s not what you think.

Shayla:
Funny how it never is.

Iman:
She needed help. Her situation was different.

Shayla:
Different how?

Iman:
So… what does this mean for us?

Shayla:
It means I’m done waiting to be chosen.

Iman:
You’re just walking away?

Shayla:
No. I’m finally walking forward.

(She stands, picks up her bag.)

Iman:
I never thought you’d leave.

Shayla:
That’s because you never thought I’d value myself more than you.

(She opens the door.)

Iman:
Shayla—

Shayla:
Keep the car.
I’ll take my dignity.

(Door closes.)

END. 💔✨