The Tyler Perry Chronicles

"OVERHEARD" Part 11

Author: CBW1986

DISCLAIMER: Story material is not based on actual events and all content (with the exception of character names) is completely fictional, as a result of creative story telling for recreational purposes only. All story material is copyrighted and all rights are reserved to the original creator.

DENISE : (walking over to Tyler's desk) "You okay? You seemed mad when you left the set."
TYLER : (taking a deep breath and rolling his chair back a bit, takes a brief pause and says) "Drama."
DENISE : "Wanna talk about it?" (making her way over to the side of Tyler's desk)

Tyler reached for Denise's hand and guided her over to him, so she could sit on his lap. Tyler has known Denise Boutte for about two years now and has become very fond of her. He's cast her in one of his movies and she now plays a character in one of his television sitcoms. Denise has also spent time with Tyler at different industry events to promote his work. Tyler has found it very easy to open up and talk to Denise about the stress he goes through, and over the past year, has found himself very attracted to her. The only problem was...she was married. Even having her sit on his lap was wrong, but the nights they've spent in other cities together, has allowed them to form a unique closeness. Sharing an ocassional sweet kiss and talking about any and everything with ease, made Denise someone special to Tyler.

TYLER : (wrapping his arms around Denise's small waist, said) "I just need to calm down."
DENISE: "Who's got you all aggravated?"
TYLER : (pauses briefly) "My girlfriend and my ex."

Denise knew Tyler had a girlfriend and has seen her in pictures, but she didn't know who his "ex" was, although, she has heard rumors throughout the industry of who it may be. Either way, Denise knew nothing about either woman .

DENISE : "What happened?"
TYLER : (chuckled) "What didn't happen?" (pauses) "They met for "lunch". Probably had it out. Lies were told. Food was probably thrown. Hell, if I know."
DENISE : (shaking her head) "You don't need to be going through all of that." (wrapping her arms around Tyler's neck)
TYLER : "Tell me about it."
DENISE : "Especially with your ex. Why is she even in the mix? Clearly, she's your ex for a reason."

Tyler stared off, thinking of Briana. Denise didn't know it was Briana they were talking about, and she had no idea about their history, so he just let her comment slide.

DENISE : "When did all this happen?"
TYLER : "It's probably still happening."
DENISE : "Where?"
TYLER : "In New York, somewhere."
DENISE : (pause for a moment, then asks) "What are you going to do?"
TYLER : (shaking his head) "Neither one will answer their phone."
DENISE : (leaned her head down on Tyler's head, with her lips pressed against the top of his head)
TYLER : "This is why I'm single. I don't have time for bullshit like this."
DENISE : (laughs)
TYLER : (chuckles) "I'm serious. This is ridiculous. They've pissed me off."
DENISE : (lifting her head back up, says) "You need to let them know."
TYLER : "Oh, I will...trust me."
DENISE : "Just don't do nothin' stupid."
TYLER : (chuckles and stares off again)
DENISE : (after a period of silence between them both, says) "Well...I'mma go. I just wanted to check on you."
TYLER : (looks at Denise) "I appreciate it."
DENISE : (smiles) "Anytime." (leans down and steals a quick kiss) "Bye."
TYLER : (smiles a small smile) "See you later."
DENISE : (gets up from sitting on Tyler's lap and slowly walks towards the door)
TYLER : (watches Denise from behind)
DENISE : (looks over her shoulder and says) "I'm sure it'll all be taken care of."
TYLER : (slowly nods his head) "It will."
DENISE : (walks out of Tyler's office, shutting the door behing her)

Tyler picks up his cell phone and makes one last call to Gelila, because "taking care of it", was just what he planned to do. Tyler rarely left messages on anyone's voicemail, unless it was regarding his business, but he decided to make an exception when he left a message on Gelila's cell phone...

Gelila's Voicemail : "Hello! You've reached Gelila Bekele. I'm sorry I'm not available. Please leave me a message." BEEEEEP!
TYLER : (talking slowly and firm) "Gelila, this will be the absolute last time I call you. My suggestion to you, is to return this call, right now."

Click! And with that, Tyler hung up...

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Gelila had been crying ever since she got back home from the restaurant. She has never had a confrontation with another woman like that before, and to be quite honest, she was scared. Briana had always intimidated her. Not because of her appearance or demeanor...Briana was a very beautiful woman who seemed to be always laughing or smiling. No, Gelila was intimidated because of the seemingly unbreakable connection Briana has with Tyler, and she couldn't help but wonder if the little stunt she pulled today, pushed Tyler even further into Briana's arms.

Gelila looked at her cell phone and saw the number of missed calls she had from Tyler; there were six. She also noticed she had a new voicemail. Gelila contemplated ignoring both the missed calls and the voicemail, but she was sure Briana and Tyler had spoken by now, so there was no sense in her trying to lie or continue to hide. She pressed and held the number 1 on her cell phone to listen to the message, as she sat on her bed in her New York apartment. The message was from Tyler, and he sounded very serious. Gelila, not wanting to test him any further, took a few deep breaths, preparing herself to be yelled at and cursed out, and called Tyler back.

Tyler picked up his phone, but neither said anything. Tyler could hear Gelila breathing on the other end...

TYLER : (breaking the silence) "Oh, so now you're quiet? (takes a quick pause) "Now you ain't got shit to say, huh?"
GELILA : (in a shaky voice says) "Tyler..."
TYLER : (yelling) "No! You listen to me and you listen closely." (talking slowly in a very deep and threatening voice) "Get to the airport, now. Right now."
GELILA : "Tyler..." (trying to stop the sound of tears in her voice) "I can't...I can't come."
TYLER : "Oh, you can't? So you'd rather me come and see you? I really don't think that's what you want. It don't matter to me. It don't make me no difference. Either way...I will see you tonight, and you will explain yourself." (heard Gelila crying on the other end of the phone) "No, don't cry now. Don't do all that shit now. Wait till' I see you. (takes a quick pause, then shouts) "Get there!" (and with that, hangs up the phone)

Gelila dropped her phone on her bed and put her face in her hands, sobbing uncontrollably. What was she going to do? Her mother always told her and her sisters to find a man that would take care of them and provide for them in every way, giving them everything. Gelila's new apartment, her new car, a lot of her clothes and jewerly, Tyler bought it all. He was the type of man that her mother was talking about, so she felt the need to do what he said do.

Gelila grabbed an overnight bag and filled it. She looked in the mirror on her way out and wiped the tears from her face. Her eyes were red and her face was puffy. Gelila touched the spot on the side of her forehead where a bruise used to be, when Tyler shoved her and her head hit the wall, and wondered if it would soon reappear. She took a shaky deep breath and headed out the door...

To Be Continued…