Chris

“Hi baby, umm I was just calling to let you know i’m  gonna be okay so don’t worry about me. I’m not upset with anyone, I just need sometime to myself…….all of this was just too much for me. I wasn’t prepared for it, and I didn’t know what to do.” She laughed lightly and sighed. “I still don’t know what to do, i’m confused and lost. That’s why i’m leaving town for a little while, just so I can get my thoughts together. Before I left I packed Sophia a suit case and I left it on her bed. Please tell her I love her, and i’m not gonna be gone for long.” There was some shuffling on her end of the phone before her voice came back. “I really do appreciate all the things you do for me Chris, I know i’m a little crazy but you stick with me anyway and I love you for that. I love you so fucking much, no words come close to explaining how much I love you. I’m glad you let me in your house that day I came crying to you. You could’ve easily just said ‘fuck off’ but you let me in and you comforted me. Sometimes I don’t even think I deserve you. You’re such an angel, and i’m such a bitch. But i’m gonna change for us. Cause I don’t want to ever lose you. I hope i’m able to spend the rest of my life with you…..I love you baby, and i’ll see you soon.” I exit out my voicemail and placed my phone on my lap. She probably would be upset if I told her I left Sophia at her parent’s since she refused to leave. Mrs. Johnson said it was fine that I left her there for a at least a day, and I was fine with it too. But I was afraid of what Monet would think if she found out.

I turned the ignition off in my car and sat back in my seat. I placed my hands on my face and took a deep breath.

‘It’s too much shit going on.’ I whispered to myself and sighed.

I jumped from the vibration on my lap, I looked down at my phone and saw that my mom was calling. I picked up my phone and answered.

“Hey ma.” I mumbled while I pushed my keys in my pocket

“Hello sweetheart, how are you?” She seemed to always be happy, I wish I could be too.

“Alright…” I licked my lips and bit down on my bottom lip. I don’t like lying to my mom, but I  don’t want her worrying about my problems.

“Well, I just called to ask if we’re still going to New York for Thanksgiving?”

“Yeah ma, we’re still coming down.”

“That’s good cause the whole family is gonna be down there and I want them to meet Monet & Sophia. Speaking of Monet, Why isn’t that girl answering her phone?”

“She’s out of town right now, She’s probably busy.”

“Oh, well when you talk to her can you tell her to call me back as soon as possible. I need to ask her a question” She said it like what she had to ask was some top secret shit.

“Why can’t you just ask me?” I unbuckled my seatbelt and grabbed my sweatshirt from the back.

“Boy it’s about cooking, and you don’t know how to cook!” I laughed and shook my head.

“Ma stop fronting, you know I used to throw down.” She smacked her lips and mumbled something under her breath before speaking out loud.

“Honey, the only thing you knew how to make was PBJ’s and a bowl of cereal.”

“Whatever…..you trynna play me, but I gotta go I’ll talk to you later.” She laughed and I smirked a little. I love when my mom is happy, it always brings up my spirits.

“Okay honey, don’t forget to tell Monet what I told you to tell her Christopher!” She said sternly

“I got you ma.”

“Mhm, Bye boy..Love you.”

“Love you too.” I hung up and placed my phone in my pocket with my keys. I hopped out my car and made my way into the building. I took the elevator up to their floor, humming while I waited. When it reached the floor the elevator beeped and the doors opened. I stepped out, walking down to the door at the end of the hall, where Alivia used to live. I could hear Ant screaming, I laughed even though I shouldn’t be.  I knocked on the door a couple times. I could hear Rachel talking to Ant on the other end of the door.

“Ant guess who’s at the door!” She said in some baby voice, I hate when female’s do that shit. Talk to them regularly they still understand what you’re saying.

“I don’t fucking care!” Ant screamed. I shook my head and still waited for her to open the door.

“What did I tell you about using that word!” After she asked him that she opened the door only in a T-shirt. I licked my lips and looked at her curvy shape. After I took i all her curves, I looked her in the face. She pushed some hair behind her ear and smirked a little.

“Uhh, Hi.” She said shyly.

“Wassup.” I gave her a nod.

“DADDY!” I looked over Rachel’s shoulder and saw Ant running over to me in full speed. Rachel got out the way and Ant crashed in between my legs.

“Hey little man.” I picked him up and set him on my side.

“I missed you!” He wrapped his arms around my neck and rested his head on my shoulder.

“I missed you too man.” I tussled in his curls causing him to giggle.

“Come on in guys….” Alivia came out of no where with a mug in her hand, Rachel scooted more towards the wall and I walked in with Ant still on my hip. I looked around and the place was empty.

“When are you guys leaving?” I looked between Alivia and Rachel. Rachel bit down on the inside of her cheek, refusing to look at me. So I looked back at Alivia, and she was smiling. I twisted up my face at her.

“We’re moving out here.”

“What?”

“Mijo’s girl is starting to really piss me off and I told him that so he went off on me. Now they doing the business together but it’s whatever.” Alivia sat down on the carpet in the living room. I let Ant down and walked in the living room sitting down on the floor, leaning on the wall across from Alivia. Rachel sat next to me but not to close, I looked at her and she still wouldn’t look at me. “I called some people and now we’re moving out here to start our own swimming suit line.” She pointed her finger between her and Alivia. I looked around the living room again and then back at Alivia

“So why did you move your shit out then?” I questioned

“Someone offered to let us stay with them, free rent.” Ant came running over to me and he plopped down on my lap. I started to play fight with him, I softy punched him in the chest but he was really throwing punches.

“Who ya’ll know out here?” I chuckled

“Drew.” I stopped playing with Ant and looked at Alivia with a blank stare.

I hope she isn’t talking about who I think she’s talking about.

“Drew who?” I furrowed my eyebrows.

“Ughh….Monet’s Ex.” I looked at Alivia like she was crazy, and then I looked at Rachel. She was looking over at Alivia with shocked eyes.

“Alivia!” Rachel snapped, and Alivia shrugged.

“He’s was gonna find out anyway.”

“You gotta be fucking with me” I shook my head and chuckled darkly. Rachel and I stared each other down. I clenched my jaw and licked my lips without looking away from Rachel. 

Shakira

“Hi. This is Monet Johnson. I can’t answer the phone right now, but if you leave me a message after the tone with your name and number, I will return your call as soon as possible.” I sighed and hung up. This was my fifth time calling her, and every time it went straight to voicemail.

“She’s not answering the phone Mijo.”

“Where could these niggas be?” He looked out the window at Chris’s house an sucked his teeth.  “Call one of the twins.”  He turned on the ignition and backed out of Chris’s drive way. I went through my contacts searching for Janise’s number. When I found it, I dialed it and placed the phone back to my ear.

“Hello?” She sniffed.

“Janise?” I cocked my eyebrow.

“Oh, Hey Kira.” She tried to sound more chirpy.

“You good mama?” I questioned cocking my eyebrow.

“No, Actually i’m not.” She chuckled darkly.

“You want me to come over so we can talk about it?”

“You’re back in L.A?”

“Yeah, For a week.”

“Yes, please come over.”

“Alright, I’m on my way now babygirl.” I tapped Mijo’s shoulder, he looked at me and I mouthed ‘Janise’s’ he nodded and went back to looking at the road.

“I don’t want Mijo over here though Shakira.” I looked over at Mijo; he was now in his own little world bobbing his head to ‘A1 Everything’ with one hand on the wheel.

“Is Bow there? Maybe they can go out and do something.” She sighed and whispered something to herself.  I heard things being moved on her end of the phone. “Janise?”

“Yeah?”

“What’s going on?”

“He left me and he’s not coming back.”

“I’m sure he’s gonna come back, just give him some time.” I reassured her.

“No Shakira.” She cried. “He’s moving to Florida…..to be with some girl.” I sighed and she started to cry hard. I would never expect Janise to be the one crying over a boy leaving her. She seems like the type of girl that just brushes it off. But I guess I have everything all wrong.

“I’m coming.”

Karson

Michelle and I walked out of Finish Line hand in hand.  She rested her head on my shoulder while we walked slowly keeping small conversation.

I like Michelle, but at the same time I can’t stop thinking about Monet. I know she’s in a committed relationship, and I respect that she’s being faithful with her man. But I really want her to be mine, she needs to be mine. That’s the only solution to my problem.  Sometimes I really try to just stop thinking about her, but it’s like she put a spell on me with her beauty. I just need one day with her to show her that I could be better than the man she’s with now.

I was snapped out of my thoughts by Michelle, she was tugging down on my arm  roughly. I twisted up my face down at her.

“What are you doing?” I spat. She smacked her lips and stopped in her tracks, with her hands planted on her hips.

“Did you hear anything I said?” I pushed her softly towards the wall since we were in everyone’s way. It was a busy day at the mall.

“Naw, what you say?” I leaned against the wall and pushed my hands into my pockets.

Monet

My plan was to go to the condo, grab some things and drive to Atlanta to check up on someone I haven’t checked up on in years.

My grandma.

Sophia , Kenny  and I always used to go to Atlanta every year. We would stay in a hotel for a few days, venture around the city, and then the last day we would place flowers on my Nana’s grave. We stopped doing it when I started to date Drew, because Drew never wanted to leave L.A. and he wouldn’t let Sophia and I leave the city either. He would always say. ‘It’s not that I don’t trust you, I just don’t want you guys out there without protection.’

Close to the end of our relationship I learned the real reason why he didn’t want us to go to Atlanta was because he had some bitch that lived out there that was out to get me. He said he didn’t like to leave the city but days he told me had to work late, he would be out in Atlanta pampering that bitch. Every time I think about it, I laugh bitterly.

But I gotta let go of the past and move on.

So I’m gonna go out to Atlanta, put flowers on my Nana’s grave and then come back to talk to my parents. I know I kind of left making a scene but it was just way too much for me. I was so confused, I’m still confused.

Earlier I had went to the condo stuffed a few things in a suitcase, and packed Sophia a little bag leaving it on her bad. I feel bad that I left her but I  need time to gather all my thoughts by myself. I called Chris leaving him a voice mail telling him I packed her a suitcase and that I called Ashley’s mom she said she could keep her for a couple days. He never called back though.

“Ma’am, do you want this in a bag?” I snapped out my thoughts, and nodded.

“Yes please.” I smiled, I oped my clutch purse and took out my card.

“It’ll be eighteen-ninety five.”

“Okay..” I mumbled while sliding my card down the credit card machine. After she saw that my card went through she passed me my bag, I grabbed it with a smile looping it around my wrist.

“You have a nice day ma’am.” I placed my card back in my clutch purse and smiled up at the cashier.

“You too.” I took my sunglasses off my head and placed them back over my eyes, and grabbed my Starbucks drink from off the counter.  I turned around quickly, crashing into someone. My drink ended up pouring all over this person’s shirt, I covered my mouth and gasped.

“Oh my gosh, i’m soo sorry.” I slowly looked up at their face.

“Monet” He smiled, I bit down on my bottom lip and looked down at his shirt again.

“Uhhh….Let me buy you another shirt.”

“No it’s fine.”

“Are you sure because that’s not water. It’s not gonna go away.” I touched the spot on his shirt, and looked back up at him. He laughed, and then slowly licked his lips.

“I’m good baby, I’ll buy one myself.” We looked at each other for a while, lost in each other’s eyes. He was definitely a handsome man, and if I wasn’t with Chris. I think we could have been something.

“Karson!” He broke the stare and looked over my shoulder at the person that called his name i’m guessing. I turned my head to see who he was looking at. She was so pretty, nice curly hair, glistening skin,and pretty brown eyes.

“Yes Michelle?” He asked bluntly, she started coming over towards us and she was staring at me with a pissed expression. It made me feel really uncomfortable. I turned my head back around and looked up at him with confusion written all over my face. He clinched his jaw and looked away from me.

“Is this that bitch?” She steped in between us, with her back to me. I chuckled to myself and took a deep breath. 

No she didn’t

“Excuse me? Who are you referring to” she turned around and looked at me with her arms crossed to her chest

“You hoe!” 

“Michelle, chill the fuck out.” Karson spat.  I shook my head and rolled my eyes.

I don’t know why she’s calling me out my name, I haven’t done anything with Karson for her to feel threatened.  But I don’t have time to figure out why people don’t like me and shit, I already have enough shit on my plate right now. I don’t need to add anything more. This is supposed to be my time to better myself, and I don’t want to backtrack.

“I really don’t have time for this, Bye Karson.” I pushed pass them both and made my way to the exit.

“Bye, I’ll call you later.” Karson shouted towards me. I stopped and turned back around, I took off my sunglasses and looked directly at Karson.  

“Please don’t”

Monet

“Baby wake up…” I felt heavy hands shake my shoulders.

“Hmmm…” I groaned, I lifted my hands and slapped them on my forehead.

‘Fuck’ I mumbled to myself, it felt like someone hit me in the head with a fucking hammer. I slowly opened my eyes to darkness.

“What the fuck? Why is it dark? Did I go fucking blind?” I heard someone chuckle, and then I heard there footsteps. I heard a flicking noise, and the light came on.

“Oh shit! Turn em back off!” I yelled, blocking my eyes from the bright light. The person ignored my request and I heard their footsteps coming back over to me. I felt the bed shift and their hand on my stomach. I moved my hand away from my eyes ready to swing until I noticed it was Chris.

“Chris I was about to swing on you.” I placed my hands on top of his and took a deep breath.

“You feel okay?” He licked his lips and stared into my eyes. I smiled while I shook my head up and down. But then I felt my head throbbing again and I scrunched up my face from pain. Chris cocked his eyebrow.

“Well my head kind of hurts, but I’ll be good. What happen to me though?” 

Last thing I remember is talking to Marlon about this house, and Chris telling him he had already figured out how our house was gonna look like.

“You kind of passed out.” He bit down on his bottom lip and looked away from me.

“Uh was there a reason for why I passed out?”

I’ve only passed out once  in my life and that’s when I found out my mother died. The day they told me my mother died I thought about a lot of shit at once. Like how was I supposed to provide for myself and my sister when I was just a child? I didn’t want to go into a foster home because I was scared of the outcome. Not everyone that’s been in a foster home has had a happy ending.

“Ummm….” Chris rubbed his hands down his face and looked up at the ceiling. That’s when Sophia popped up in my mind again. Where was she?

“Where is Sophia?” I panicked, throwing the cover off my body.

“Chill babe, she’s out there with the kids.” He pushed me back making me fall back on the bed. I let out a sigh of relief and sat up with my back on the headboard.

“Well are you gonna tell me why I passed out?”

“About that…” Before he could even finish his sentence the bedroom door swung open, and swear I almost pissed myself. I felt my heart beat rise. I was so fucking spooked at this point.

“AHHHH!” I screamed. I scooted my body behind Chris and grabbed both of his arms. 

That man walked closer to the bed and nodded over to Chris, and this nigga gave him the same head nod. Chris tried to take my hands off his arms, but I was gripping them pretty tight.

“Baby girl, please let go of his arms so we can talk.” I shook my head quickly and held tighter onto Chris’s arm every time he took a step.

He finally stopped walking and took a deep breath.  Chris looked back at me before he spoke.

“Mo, please just listen to him….he did what he did for a reason. I know it’s a lot to take in but don’t be afraid.” I felt my tears building up; I stayed looking into Chris’s eyes. I was too afraid to look up at that man.  I slowly began to loosen my grip on Chris’s arms; after I let his arms free he stood up from the bed and looked down at me with a genuine smile. ‘You’ll be Okay’ is what he mouthed before turning around and bringing this man into a brotherly hug. He took one more glance at me before walking out, when I heard that door shut. I closed my eyes and I quickly scooted back towards the wall with my knees up to my chin. I wrapped my around my legs and sobbed silently. 

“Can I sit on the bed?” He asked, and I shrugged.

I can’t believe this is happening right now, how is this happening right now?

This has to be a dream, a very bad dream. Maybe if I pinch myself and open my eyes, I’ll be back to reality.

I licked my lips and brought my hand up to my upper arm.  I pinched it pretty hard and slowly opened my eyes. When they were fully opened I swallowed hard and the tears came rolling down fast. 

“This is real La’shay.”  He assured me. I kissed my teeth and dropped my head back.

I wish it wasn’t

Chris

I stayed right outside the door just in case Monet needed me.

This is some crazy shit I tell ya. These are her parents, her supposedly deceased parents.

 After Monet passed out, and Sophia called Mrs. Richardson…well actually Mrs. Johnson  Momma I was completely and utterly confused. But then I remembered the day we were coming back from Disney World and I remembered what Marlon told me about the couple we were working with

“The dude moved out of his household and moved to Miami. Then a couple years later the women moved out of her household and moved out to Miami with him. They had some shit under child services or social service whatever you call it, but I couldn’t pull it up. It was blocked and shit. But,They’re from here, L.A. They lied and told us they were from Chicago“

Then I remembered what Monet told me about her parents.

“It’s all good….. my dad left me the day I turned 13 and he said he would come back…but, ummm he never came back, two years later they found my dad floating in the Sacramento River ….And then my sophomore year of High school one day I came home and my mom was nowhere to be found.  She had left me and my sister. Two days later, a police officer came to our house and told me they found my mom in the bathroom of a bar and she overdosed on tylenol.”

I swear something in my mind just clicked and everything kind of seemed to come together. One day Monet told me her parents funerals were close casket funerals and the people that were in charge with the funerals wouldn’t let her see her parents.

After putting two and two together, I begged Mrs. Richardson or Mrs. Johnson whatever her real name is to tell me what was going on. She nodded and called out to her husband when he came out his eyes got wide when he saw Sophia and Monet. He picked up Monet and brought her into the house, his wife insisted we come in and Sophia was reaching her arms out for this lady so I handed her Sophia. I swear I saw tears role down that lady’s cheek when she stared at Soph’s face. When her husband came out they walked around and socialized for a while, and I talked with Marlon for a while. When they were done they came back to me and told me most of the story. I swear my mind was blown and I knew when Monet found out she wouldn’t be too happy. Sophia was with Mrs. Johnson for most of the night while I sat in the room and laid down next to Monet, she was out cold.

I know this isn’t something she’s gonna be fine with, it’s probably gonna take her sometime to really take all of this in because I know it would definitely take maybe years for me to adapt to this kind of situation if these were my parents.

“Yo Chris we out, Hope Monet feels better. I told you these bitches were sketchy.” Marlon chuckled snapping me out of my thoughts; I shook my head and smirked.

“Man, this is CRAY-Z!”I chuckled and looked over at his sister. “You two have a nice night though.” I wrapped my arm around his sister waist and brought her into a hug. I kissed her on the cheek and she giggled a little.

She has the biggest crush on me.

“You try to too dawg. Imma pray over this situation.” I shoved him away from me and playfully punched him in his stomach.

“Shut yo ass up and leave.” He nodded and threw up his 2’s before walking away with his sister. I sighed and rested my back on the wall again.  My phone began to ring in my pocket again, it’s been ringing all night and I know exactly who it is, but I’m not about to do stuff just for her convenience. She’s gonna have to wait for a little, cause I’m pretty busy right now.

“NO YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO LIE! YOU COULDVE TOLD ME THE TRUTH!” I heard Monet yell, and then something was thrown. Something big was thrown, cause that wasn’t just some ordinary thump. It was HUGE. I pushed myself of the wall and looked down the hall.

Mrs. Johnson came sprinting down the hall with Sophia on her hip.

“What was that?” She looked over at me while she had her hand on the doorknob. I shrugged and walked over to the door. I knew everyone was okay, because Monet wouldn’t even hurt a fly. Wait I take that back, let’s not forget the time she fought Alivia.

Mrs. Johnson opened the door, and it seriously looked like World War 3 in this room. It looked like a tornado came twirling by. Mr. Johnson was sitting on the bed with his head in his hands while Monet was on the other side of the room with a lamp in her hand and her chest was heaving up and down. 

“Put it down Monet!” Mrs. Johnson said sternly. You could see Monet furrowed her eyebrows from here, she slowly turned her head and looked at her mom, if looks could fucking kill her mom would be 6 feet under.

“Don’t tell me what to do.” Monet chuckled darkly and shook her head.

“I am your mother and you will listen to what I have to say!” Mrs. Johnson voice cracked. I looked over at her and her whole body was shaking. Sophia was looking at all of us confused, poor baby didn’t know what was going on.

“Oh so you’re my mother now? Where was my mother when I started my fucking period? Where was my mother when I graduated? Where was my mother when I had boy problems?  Where was my mother when I had to fucking hide from the social workers because I didn’t want them to split me and my sister apart? Where was my fucking mother when I needed her? WHERE WAS SHE!? IN FUCKING MIAMI LIVING IT UP! THAT’S WHERE SHE WAS!” Monet roared, she slammed the lamp down on the floor. “I can’t fucking do this..” She mumbled, she walked right past all of us in full speed. I walked right behind her trying to catch up to stop her. I didn’t want her to do something that she would regret. 

“Hold on Monet, let me take you home.” I grabbed my keys off their kitchen island and tried to catch up with her. She was already walking out the door. Everyone in the party looked scared for their lives. 

I walked outside right with her and followed her down the drive way. 

“No chris please just leave me alone, I need some time to myself.” She cried. Now she she was walking even faster, making it harder for me to catch up. 

“Baby just talk to me, I can help you..if you just talk to me.” She stopped and turned around quickly making me jump back a little.

“I love you so much Chris, but right now I just need time to think…just give me sometime.” I nodded and she sniffled. I walked up closer to her and wrapped her petite body into my arms. I pecked her softly on her lips and then her forehead.

“Be Careful.” I mumbled on her forehead.

“I will…Don’t worry about me. Imma be okay.” She whispered.  

 Anise

Next Day

“Babe go get me some strawberries and mustard.”

“I thought you didn’t like mustard.”

“Nigga just go get the damn mustard!”  I roared. Ty jumped a little and sprinted out of the frozen section. I took a deep breath and opened the door to get a gallon of rocky road ice cream.

I haven’t told Ty about me being pregnant yet, it never seems to be the right time. Every time I plan on telling him something comes up. Like yesterday we were chilling in my condo and I was smashing down on a bowl of lay’s potato chips with  peach preserves, he called me out on it and I was gonna tell him about the crazy cravings I’ve been having lately and why I was having them. But Bow called telling him he was gonna be staying at his house for a while so he needed to leave so he could meet up with Bow. I was kinda of disappointed because I really wanted to tell him, but  I guess it just wasn’t the right time.

I’m really happy that I’m having his kid but at the same time I wish it would’ve happened later in our relationship, Ty and I haven’t even been going out for that long and we’re already having a baby. I could see myself with Ty for the rest of my life but I still think things are going too fast.

“Nis!” Ty voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I turned my head to see him chomping down on a bag of Cheetos with the things I asked for in his other hand.

“What the fuck Michael, I’m not paying for them things!” I grabbed the mustard and strawberries out of his hands and placed them in my cart.

“Please baby, I’ll pay you back.” I sucked my teeth and continued to push my cart down the aisle with Ty behind me.

“Whatever Michael, just rub my feet later.”

“Aww hell naw, you got me fucked up with the next nigga.”

“Babeeee!” I whined.

“Don’t you dare start that shit.”

“Whatever daddy.” I put emphasize on the word ‘daddy’

“That’s what I like to hear.” He slapped me on the ass making me jump.

“Naw foreal nigga you gonna rub my feet later though. Beliee dat” I pushed the cart out the aisle and made my way to the cash registers with this basic nigga beside me. All the lines were fucking long, so I just picked one that was closes to the door that we’re leaving out in. Ty started touching a whole bunch of shit acting like a big ass kid, that’s when I suddenly felt the urge to pee.

“Ty watch the cart, I have to fucking piss.” He nodded while he flipped through a magazine, I wobbled my way into the bathroom and hovered over one of the toilets. I was using the bathroom for a long time, that shit happens when you’re pregnant. My phone started vibrating in my pocket I took it out and answered the call without even looking at the ID.

“Hello?” When I was finally done peeing, I wiped myself and then flushed the toilet

“Come on! I’m hungry!” Ty whined, I sucked my teeth and pulled up my pants.

“Really Ty? You couldn’t let me pee in peace?” He chuckled and started mumbling shit under his breath.

“Nigga be bold, and speak up.” I busted out the stall and went to the sink to wash my hands.

“I said YOU AND THAT BABY ARE GONNA DRIVE ME CRAZY!” Ty yelled.

 I stopped washing my hands and looked into the mirror in front of me in total shock. When did this nigga find out about me being pregnant? My mind was going crazy at this point and I had blocked out all the shit Ty was talking about. I threw away the paper towel I used to wipe my hands and walked out the bathroom with my mouth still wide open. I was still confused as fuck.

“You didn’t know I knew did you?” Ty smiled at me while he leaned against the cart.

“Who told you?” I asked below a whispered.

“I kind of figured out myself, cause you had all the symptoms and shit. I saw the pregnancy test too, you left it on your bathroom sink.” Ty chuckled and stood up straight, stretching his arms up above his head.

“So you cool with me being pregnant?” I started pushing the cart towards the sliding doors and Ty licked his lips before following behind me.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” He picked up his bag of Cheetos and started chomping down on those again.

“I just feel like you probably wouldn’t want to go through with it because we haven’t been a relationship that long. “ I shrugged and Ty popped the trunk to his truck.

“Naw baby girl, you sound made stupid right now…..I’m glad you having my baby, and I would never make you give up my seed and that’s a fact.” I nodded and we both started putting the groceries in the trunk.

“Ty, you really make me happy and I really wanna thank you.” I could feel my tears forming, I’ve been crying for stupid reasons lately but whatever it’s the pregnancy.

“You’re welcome baby..” He gripped my chin and kissed it and then he kissed my lips.

Alivia

“Drew, I’m leaving too…” I called out while I pulled up my shorts.

“Alright babe, I’m about to go lock the door behind you!” He shouted back. I heard the door shut and I gathered all my things up off the floor. I took my phone off the charger and dialed Rachel’s number. On the third ring she answered, and you could hear Anthony in the back screaming.

“What’s going on mama?” I picked up my keys and headed downstairs.

“He keeps screaming for his dad, but every time I call Chris he won’t fucking answer! I’m about to lose my mind!”  She cried, I took a deep breath and got in my car.

“Okay I’m coming back.” I turned on my car and backed out of Drew’s driveway.

**

“Aunties baby can you please stop screaming.” I pleaded, trying to rock Anthony back and forth. I offered to watch Anthony while Rachel took a nap but I didn’t know things were this bad. Anthony has been screaming for the past hour now and my ears just can’t take it anymore. “What do you want me to do for you to stop screaming.” I plopped down on the floor since there isn’t any furniture in the living room.

“I wanna see my DADDY!” He cried out loudly, while he threw his head back.

“Daddy is in the middle of something Ant, you’ll see him when he’s done.” I nodded, Ant stopped screaming for a second but seconds later he started screaming even louder.  I huffed and rocked him on my knee.

The door swung open and Rachel came out the bedroom with a big smile on her face. 

“Toni, I just talked to daddy and he’s on his way. So stop crying honey.” She wiped away his tears with her thumbs and Ant sniffed before rested his head on Rachel’s shoulder.

“Thanks a lot for all your help Liv, you my girl.” Rachel bent over and hugged me with Anthony still in her arms.

“You’re welcome boo.” I patted her back.

Janise

“Please just talk to me.” I pleaded while I tried to lift up Shad’s head. He was seating on the edge of the bed with his head and his hands. He was scaring me, he’s never been this quiet around me and it hurts to know that the one I love is hurting right now. “Baby, please tell me what’s wrong.” I sat next to him and wrapped my arms around his waist, and rested my head on his shoulder.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” He mumbled. “Why did you keep that shit from me?”

I swear my whole world just crashed in front of me. I hope he’s not talking about what I think he’s talking about.

“What do you mean baby.” I looked up, and he was now starring dead at me with fire in his eyes.

“Jay I swear if you don’t answer my fucking question.” He gritted out. I looked down at his hands and noticed they were balled up tightly. I sat up and looked down at my lap. I closed my eyes and sighed.

“I’m so sorry…” I muttered while I pulled at my jeans.

“I can’t fucking believe you.” He chuckled darkly, and then I felt the bed shift I quickly snapped my head up and watched as he walked towards the door. I hopped off the bed and ran towards him in full speed, I gripped his arm tightly and just started balling. I couldn’t hold the tears in anymore.

“I-I need you, please don’t go.” I pleaded. He tried to snatch his arm away from me but I was too strong, he turned his head away from me and sniffled. I never seen him cry, he said the only time he cried was when his dad died. So this was making me feel even worst.

 “Just give me another chance, I won’t ever do it again….Just..”I closed my eyes and dropped to my knees while still holding onto his arm. Shad stopped trying to pull away and picked me up from off the floor he sat me on the bed. I placed my face in my hands and started crying even harder.

Wouldn’t you do the same if the love of your life was about to just walk out on everything you guys built up? I had planned out our future; we’re supposed to be together forever. But I ruined it all, this is all my fault and that’s what’s killing me inside. I screwed up my plans, I broke this. I was the one that hurt Shad in the worst way.

Shad grabbed my face with both his hands and lifted my head up. He looked into my wet eyes, and I looked into his. Both of our eyes were blood shot, and I could feel the pain. I could feel the disconnection.

“Janise, I can’t do this. I can’t sit here and forget about what you did.” He murmured while he stroked my cheek. I felt my whole body start to go numb, my tears covered my whole entire face, and my body suddenly felt hot.

“I love you..” I gripped his wrist with my hands. My bottom lip started to tremble, so I quickly bit down on it.

“I love you too…” He nodded and wiped away my tears with his thumb.

“So why are you leaving me? Why are you giving up?” He sighed and dropped his hands to his sides. He looked past me and clenched his jaw. “If we love each other, we should stay together and work this out.” I grabbed his hand and wiped away the rest of my tears with my free hand.

“Jay, I feel like you don’t even understand what you did. It wasn’t something small, you fucking cheated on me and got a fucking disease!” He roared.  I jumped back a little because I wasn’t used to him yelling at me like this. Matter a fact he never yelled at me like this. “that shit disgusts me.” He shook his head and snatched his hand away from me. He started walking towards our walk-in closet. I felt the tears coming back.

“I’m not fucking leaving Shad!” I yelled as I hopped off the bed and walked right behind him.

“That’s cool, but I am.” He grabbed his suitcase from the corner of the closet and threw it down roughly in the middle of the closet.

“Why can’t you give me another chance?!” I cried hard, I never cried this much in my whole entire life, not even when Adrian played the shit out of me.

“Cause I just can’t right now Janise, I need some time away from you. You need to think about what you did.” He started snatching clothes off hangers and throwing them roughly in his suitcase. I walked closer to him and grabbed his arm, I was tried to stop him.

“I know what I did was wrong baby, I swear I do. It won’t ever happen again, I promise you just let me make it up to you.” My eyes traveled with his other arm while it still snatched clothes off hangers.

“Get the fuck off me Janise, now you’re making me mad.” He yanked his arm away from me and tried to zip the over filled suitcase. But I wasn’t having it, he wasn’t leaving me. My sadness had disappeared, now my angry side was coming out. I shoved Shad away from his suitcase roughly, and opened it back up. I tried to throw all of the clothes back out of the suitcase, but before I could finish. I felt his big manly arms wrap around my waist and pick me up.

“Janise I’m leaving, but I’m coming back. I just need to go somewhere to cool off, so stop.” He mumbled in my ear, the angry tears were still falling down my cheek and my fists were balled.

I refuse to lose the love of my life.

He’s the one that healed my heart.

Monet

Sophia and I were in Chris’s basement watching ‘Tangled’ while we waited for him to finish getting dressed. I wanted to watch Puss in Boots, but Soph just had to watch her favorite movie for the billionth time.

“When is Ant coming back?” Sophia lifted her head off my chest and looked up at me with a mouth full of cheerios.

“I don’t know baby girl…hopefully soon”She stared at me for a while before she rested her head back on my chest. I moved my hand up to her curly hair, and started playing in it.

“Oh, I miss him. “ She whispered lowly. I could hear a hint of sadness in her voice; I started to feel bad since they didn’t have much time to get to know each other. Chris didn’t even get that much time to get to know Ant, his own son. He was only here for one night, and I’m pretty sure they’re going back to New York soon, so I know Chris is feeling some sort of way about it.

“Maybe, we can ask Chris to call him.” She shot up from off my chest and forced her knees into my lap.

“Pleasee..” She begged with her hands clasped together, I smirked and nodded. She hopped off my lap and sprinted up the stairs. I shook my head and got off the couch. I turned off the TV and picked up the bowl of cheerio’s Sophia had from off the coffee table before making my way back upstairs. I walked into the kitchen and poured the rest of her cheerio’s in a sandwich bag.

“Sissy here he comes!” Sophia came running into the kitchen with a big smile on her face. I closed the sandwich bag and set it on the counter.

“Babe, what is she talking about?” I looked up from the counter and saw my sexy ass boyfriend in a suit. I looked at him while I licked my lips, I was trying my hardest not to jump on his shit right in this kitchen. I bit down on my bottom lip while I looked down at his manly hood. When my eyes traveled back up to his face he had this cocky ass smirk on his face while he stroked his chin, I quickly turned my head from him and started to blush.

“You gonna answer my question?” Chris grabbed the bowl from out of my hand and I snapped my head up. There was Chris right up in my face, he reached over me and placed the bowl in the sink.

“Tell him!” I heard Sophia yell, but I was too into Chris at the moment. There was nothing that could snap me out of this moment. Chris chuckled and bent down, so that now our lips were barley touching each other. I just couldn’t take it anymore so I pressed my lips to his and he sucked my bottom lip before stepping away from me. “Not now..” He mumbled before he licked his plump juicy lips. “Later..” I nodded and looked over at Sophia. She had her hands up to her eyes while she leaned against the refrigerator.

“Sorry Sophia..” I chuckled and picked up her bag of cheerios. I unzipped my purse and placed them in there. 

“Finally..” Chris and I both looked over at her and she was rolling her eyes repeatedly.

“Keep doing that little girl and your eyes gonna get stuck.” Chris teased and walked over towards her. He picked her up and opened the fridge with his free hand. He grabbed a Gatorade and water for me before closing it back up.

“Sis tell him!” Sophia cried out. I looked over to see tears really forming in this girl’s eyes.

“Chris, can you call Rachel. Sophia wants to speak to Anthony.” I walked over to the fridge and bumped them away from it. Chris stumbled a little, but he caught his balance. I opened the fridge and took out the gallon of Hawaiian punch.  

“I gotchu.” Chris murmured. I looked over at him and saw that he was trying so hard to dig his phone out his pocket, but he wasn’t succeeding. I shook my head and placed the juice on the counter before walking over to Chris. I kissed Sophia’s forehead and moved Chris’s hand out his pocket. He sucked his teeth and I dug my hand into his pocket for his phone.

“Here..” I handed him his phone and walked back over to the other counter. “You know you gotta buy me a new Iphone. Since you wanted to turn into the hulk.” I reminded him while I poured some juice into Sophia’s Sippy cup.

“Aww man, I forgot about that…We can go out tomorrow.” I put the lid back on her cup and walked back over to the fridge with the punch.

“Hello?” I looked over at Chris and he was screwing his face up at his phone. He turned around and placed Sophia on the counter before focusing back on the phone. “Rachel where is Ant?” I put the punch back in the fridge and walked over to Sophia. I started kissing all over her face and she started to make squealing noises.

Chris

“Who is that in the background?”  Rachel asked with a whole lot of attitude. I sucked my teeth and put my free hand in my pocket.

“Sophia and Monet.” She chuckled lightly and I could hear Alivia’s ratchet ass in the background.

“Mmm, what you want?”

“Just put him on the phone, I don’t have time for this.” I placed the phone in between my ear and shoulder. I tapped Monet’s shoulder, she looked up at me and I pointed towards the door. She nodded and picked up Sophia from off the counter before placing her down on ground.

“Oh, but you have time to be lip locking with me. I see, I see.” She said in a petty ass voice, I sighed deeply and followed behind Monet towards the front door. When I saw Monet get into the Range I stopped in front of the door with my back towards the car, acting as if I was locking the door.

“Why you acting like a bitch all of a sudden?” I spat lowly into the phone.

“Cause you playing with my emotions…”

“You talking crazy, put Ant on the phone.” I locked the door and turned around, making my way to the car

“Naw, Later…” I was about to say something until I heard a clicking noise. I sucked my teeth and looked down at my phone to see that this bitch hung up on me. I got hopped into the Range and placed my phone in the cup holder. I swiped my hand over my face and tried to breath normally. 

I’m really trying to stay calm with Rachel, but if she starts to act crazy like Alivia did imma have to talk to some lawyers that I know from back when people use to sue my father for dumb ass reason. But like I was saying Rachel is not about to keep me away from my son over some lust shit.

“What happened babe?” I looked over at Monet and saw nothing but curiosity in her eyes.

“He was taking a nap, she’ll call later.”

“Aww man..” I heard Sophia sigh in the back seat. I licked my lips and drove out of the driveway.

**

“I can’t believe you made this!” Monet looked at the building in shock while she helped Sophia get out the car.

“Babe I didn’t make this..” I chuckled at the confusion that was written all over her face “I just made the design.”

“Uhh whatever, you know what I mean!” She laughed before shoving me

“Chris!” Monet and I both looked behind us. Marlon and his sister were both jogging towards us.

“Wassup man!” I dapped Marlon before bringing him into a brotherly hug. Marlon walked over to Monet and Sophia to give them hugs. I gave his sister a hug before she went and gave Sophia & Monet a hug.

“This some dope shit bruh. This some artistic shit foreal, this that Picasso type shit.” Marlon bugged out as he reapdtely hit me in my chest, this nigga was always hype.

“The language Marlon!” His sister scolded, he sucked his teeth and continued to talk about the house.

“You should’ve gave this design to her.” Marlon pointed towards Monet

“I already made up the design for our house.” I licked my lips and looked over at her with a smirk. She looked at me and then Marlon.

“Aww, well damn! Probably looks like the Cinderella castle or some shit. since ya’ll niggas trying to be royal and shit” Marlon draped his arm over Monet;s shoulder while she looked at him with a smile.

“Nigga get your arm off my girl.” I shoved him lightly and pulled Monet towards me. I grabbed Sophia’s hand and brought her towards me too.

“Man whatever, I’m about to go in here and grab a couple of crab legs. I know these fancy bitches have crab legs.” Marlon grabbed his sister’s hand and walked up the drive way to the front door. I picked up Sophia and put her on my side, and wrapped my arm around Monet’s waist on my other side as we started to walk up to the door too.

“So you made up the design for our house already?”  Monet rubbed my back with her hand as she looked up at me. I nodded and bent down to peck her on her soft lips.

“Yep, I got plenty of rooms for our plenty of babies.” I felt my dimples go deep while I stared down at her.

“How many you trynna have Mr. Brown?”

“I want a whole soccer team Mrs. Brown.” Her face suddenly turned tomato red as we reached the door; I unwrapped my arm from around her waist and pushed the doorbell button. I took one quick glance at Monet and linked her fingers with mine. She squeezed my hand tight with her face still bright. She was about to say something until the door flung open. I was expecting a hello or something but instead this lady was looking at my girl as If she seen a ghost.  I looked down at Monet and noticed she had her hand up to her mouth while her eyes started to water while she looked at the lady. Monet loosened her grip from mine.

I didn’t understand what was going on…at all.

Sophia started dancing on my hip and smiling wide with her hands in the air.

“MOMMA!” Sophia screamed. I felt Monet’s hand slip from mine and I heard a big thump. I looked down to see Monet passed out on the floor. 

Monet

When we left the house I called Ashley’s mom, and asked if she could go skating with us. Of course she agreed, she said she needed time to herself so that’s what I was gonna provide for her. We went to pick up Ashley and then  headed straight to the skating rink. Chris was making up corny freestyles our whole time driving, the girls were cracking up. They both loved Chris to death, whenever their around him they’re always more than happy.

“I can’t skate.” Ashley mumbled.  The girls and I walked into the building, while Chris tried to find a parking spot.

“Soph doesn’t know how either, I’ll teach both of you.” I smiled wide and walked up to the front desk to pay for our skates. I got all of our skates and we walked over to the benches to put them on. Chris came into the building and licked his lips when he saw me. I giggled and started to blush like a little ass girl, I picked up the skates I bought him and set them on my lap.

“I don’t want you to teach me sis, yellow is going to.” She picked up the skates off my lap and handed them to him. “Here…..” She mumbled, he chuckled and then looked over at me before he sat down and slid into his skates.

“You hurt my feelings baby girl.” I placed my hand on my chest and looked at her with shock.

“I guess she wants a pro to teach her, no amateur.” He chuckled and stood on his feet. I rolled my eyes and grabbed Ashley’s hand. 

“Nigga I don’t know what you talking about, I used to be THAT bitch when I was on the skate floor.” I did this smooth turn and popped my ass before winking over at him. He looked down at my ass and then up at me with lustful eyes. He grabbed Sophia’s hand and stopped next to Me & Ashley.

“You still ain’t got nothing on me baby.” He grabbed my butt tightly and then rolled over to the floor with Sophia. She was doing pretty well for her first time, maybe because she came from a bomb ass skater. My mom used to always be at the skating rink, she would even be in competitions and she never lost. My mom was a boss in many things, I miss her so much.

“You ready sweetheart?” I looked down at Ashley and she looked so petrified, I felt bad. “Do you really wanna do this, cause we can go sit at one of those tables if you don’t.” I pointed towards the little café they had. She looked at her skates and then at me.

“Please…” She pleaded. I nodded and smiled

“Come on let’s take these off then, and get my money back.” We both sat on the bench and took our skates off. I held both of our skates in one hand and her hand in the other.

**

Ashley and I were sharing nachos while we talked about girly things and boys. Chris and Sophia were having a good time skating together, their smiles never left their faces. It made me feel so good, everything was perfect as of now. After Justin Bieber’s old ass song baby was over, Mindless Behavior’s song ‘Hello’ came on. I took a sip of my sprite and then looked over at Ashley again.

“So which boy in mindless behavior do you think is the cutest?” I smiled and dipped a nacho in the cheese before stuffing it in my mouth.

“hmm.” She put her finger up to her chin and looked up at the ceiling. She dropped her head back down and smiled wide. “Roc..” I nodded and opened her straw before putting it in her cup.

“Well, Soph is in love with Princeton.” I laughed.

“When she comes over all she does is talk about him….like she knows him in real life or something.” She picked up her cup and took a sip out of it.

“When they come down here I’ll take you guys to their concert.”She stopped drinking her drink and looked at me with wide eyes.

“Really!?!” She started dancing in her chair, which made me chuckle harder than usual. She was so cute.

“Yep, If chris son wants to go too he can come.”

“Chris has a son?” Her eyes got bigger if that’s even possible.

“Mhm, he’s name is Anthony but we call him Ant.”

“He probably would want to come because OMG Girlz are gonna be with them.” She picked up a nacho and started nibbling on it.

“BABY!” I looked behind me and saw Chris coming over to the table in full speed with Sophia rolling slowly behind him.

“Chris slow down!” I laughed, next thing I know he crashed into the back of my chair and falls to the ground holding onto his junk. I hopped out my seat and push in my chair.

“Oh shit, are you okay?” I bent down to his level and tried so hard not to laugh. I stroked his cheek and looked down at his hand; he had a good ass grip on his dick.

“No, can you kiss it?” He whined.          

“Uhh, yeah Chris when we get home.” I licked my lips and gave him that look. I stood up and then helped him get up. When he reached his feet, we both looked over at the girls. Sophia was in the seat next to Ashley slamming down on our nachos.

“Those not your nachos girl!” I chuckled and Sophia shrugged before stuffing more in her mouth.

“You okay yellow?” Sophia asked with a mouth full of food.

“Yeah baby girl, Let’s go get a pizza girls.” They both hopped off their chairs and ran over to Chris. He pecked my lips before they went up to go order a pizza, I sat back down in my chair and took out my phone. I had one missed call from Karson, he’s probably calling about Tuesday but I really don’t know if I’m going out with him.  Instead of calling him back I texted him.

To: Karson

I’m sorry for not answering but I’m in the middle of something, what you need?

I looked up and saw them coming back towards the table. Chris sat in the chair next to me and Sophia sat next to Ashley. He looked at me and then plopped his skates on my lap, I groaned and unlace his skates before slipping them off. I looked over at Sophia and noticed Ashley was helping her take off hers, Chris picked up his shoes and handed them to me. I put them on him and laced them up.

“You my little baby now?” I chuckled while he dropped his feet on the floor.

“Naw you my baby…” He pulled my chair closer to him and  picked me up, sitting me on his lap. I bent down and kissed his lips softly, before setting my forehead on his. I closed my eyes and let out a short breath.

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, You make me happy when skies are gray, You’ll never know dear, how much I love you, Please don’t take my sunshine away.” I sung softly.  He chuckled and rubbed up back.

“Alright, we’re going to the jungle gym ….” Sophia and Ashley hopped out their chair. They went running towards the jungle gym screaming so loud. My phone started vibrating on the table and I quickly turned my body on his lap and grabbed it. When I opened the message my heart started pumping fast, I looked up at Chris and saw his jaw clenching.

He definitely saw the message.

From: Karson

Wassup Babe, was just checking to see if we were still on for Tuesday. ;) I miss you

“Chris I can explain-“ I started to say before he took my phone out of my hand and dialed Karson’s number. I swear my heart started pumping faster by the second.

“Wassup beautiful.” I heard Karson say on the other line.

“Nigga, who are you?” Chris spat

“Karson..” I could hear him chuckling.

“Well Karson, fucking delete my girlfriend number before I come to your house and whoop yo ass.” Chris’s face started turning extra red and in the corner of my eye I could see someone walking over to us with a pizza in his hand. I tried to grab my phone out of Chris hand, but he smacked my hand away.

“Is that what she wants?” I heard him ask.

“Nigga, yeah that’s what she wants and if I ever see yo number pop up on my girls phone again , it’s a wrap.” Chris spit those words out with so much anger. The young man sat the pizza on the table and looked at Chris with fear. I mouthed ‘sorry’ to the waiter and he just waved while he backed away from us.

“Chris, baby you’re scaring people.” I whispered.

“Man, I don’t give a fuck this nigga think he about to disrespect me. I think not.”

“We just friends bruh, you can chill.” Karson laughed, I think that made Chris even madder. He had such a tight grip on my phone; it was like he was trying to squeeze it into pieces. Next thing I know Chris throws my phone on the table hard, and pushed me out his lap. I stumble forward almost busting my ass, and watch Chris walk out the building with his hands on top of his head. I walked over to my phone and saw cracks all over my screen. I sighed and plopped down in my chair; I dropped my head on the table and cried.

I didn’t know what else to do.

Chris

The way he laughed set me off, it was the icing on the cake. That shit was so disrespectful and I wasn’t having it, I’ll be damn if Monet goes out with that bitch made nigga. I’m cool with her having male friends, but that nigga doesn’t want to be just friends. He’s fucking with my baby’s mind.

How could I be so happy, and turn so angry in the snap of a finger.

I walked out side with my hands on my head and I let out a deep breath. I walked over to my Range and rested my head on the hood. I needed to come out and cool off cause if I didn’t I would end up putting my hands on someone and the closest person to me was Monet.

I would hate myself for life if I ever put my hands on her, I wouldn’t be able to live with myself. So I needed to leave before things got ugly. I kept taking deep breaths but shit wasn’t working. I ended up just going back into the building and roughly pulling the chair out that was next to Monet. She brought her head up and she was so red in the face, tears were streaming down her cheek. I plopped down in the chair and sighed loudly. I could feel my anger going down by just looking at how she was. I scooted closer to her and wiped away her tears with my thumbs.

“Chris I swear I would never cheat on you.” She whispered. 

“Shhh…” I pulled her arm and she got up, she sat down on my lap and I rocked her back & forth. I kissed her hair and she pressed her cheek into my chest.

“I love you Chris, I wouldn’t hurt you.” She cried out softly.

“I know baby, I know…” I played in her hair and looked up at the ceiling.

“I promise, I wont go out with him if you don’t want me to.” She sat up in my lap and looked into my eyes as if she was searching for something.

“I don’t want you too.” I said blankly, she nodded and bent down to peck my lips. After every peck she looked into my eyes with passion, every time she looked at me I felt something new.

It wasn’t just love, it was more than that.

Monet

“Soo, what are you doing tomorrow?” I bit into a slice of pizza, and wiggled my body on his lap trying to get comfortable.

“I gotta work, and then go to this house warming party. You want to go?” I nodded and placed my pizza in front of his face, he leaned in and took a big ass bite.

“Damn Chris, you just left the crust.” I shook my head and nibbled on the crust. Chris placed his chin on my shoulder and let out a deep sigh.

“We’ve been here forever, and they haven’t even ate.” I chuckled and took a sip of my sprite.

“Well, we can just take the pizza with us and leave when they’re done playing.”

“Yeah, let’s do that cause I’m so fucking tired.” He unwrapped his arm from around my waist and placed them on his forehead.

“I can give you a massage when we get home. You want that?” I turned my body around a little, putting my legs on either side of him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and looked at him with a smirk.

“Hell yeah, you just got me excited.” He rubbed my back and looked into my eyes as I did with his. We both kept big grins on our faces.

The way Chris makes me feel is indescribable, he’s just perfect. I can feel myself changing into something different, I’ve never been so connected with anyone like this before, not even Kenny. I’ve never been this happy. Sometimes I feel like Chris needs more, but I just don’t know what that more is. I want to give him my all; I want him to know that I’m here with him for eternity. I’ll never leave his side because no one could break the love I have for him. All I want to do is be the best  woman for him and for our future family.

“Sis, we ready to eat!” Sophia snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked down at her and Ashley, they both were jumping up and down with smiles plastered on their faces.

“Can you guys wait for a little while?” I questioned. They looked at each other and then back at me before nodding.

“Alright then let’s go.” Chris pushed me off his lap softly and grabbed the box of pizza. I chuckled at how he was rushing, he must really be tired.

**

“Are you sure?” I asked her.

“Yes, Ashley loves when she stays over she’ll be cool.” I nodded and handed her Sophia’s bookbag. I looked down at Sophia and poked out my bottom lip.

Lately I feel like I haven’t been spending that much time with my baby girl. Sometime this week imma have to spend a whole day with her, I miss our girly talks.

“Bye baby.” I bent down to her level and kissed her on the cheek. She grabbed my cheeks and kissed my forehead, I couldn’t help but smile. “I love you Soph..”  I hugged her tightly and she did the same.

“I love you too sissy. You picking me up tomorrow?” I looked at her and nodded.

“Yes ma’am, you wanna go to a party with yellow and I?” She shook her head up and down quickly.

I stood up straight and looked at Mijo’s sister. I tussled with Sophia’s hair before pushing her forward a little. She walked into the house while still looking at me.

“See you tomorrow babe…” I waved while I walked backwards to the range. Sophia nodded and blew me a kiss; I blew her one right back. I turned around and started walking towards the truck, when I got in Chris was on the phone so I just put my seatbelt on and sat back in my seat.

“Yeah nigga, she in here now…I’ll talk to you later.”  Chris brought his phone down from his ear and placed it in the cup holder.

“So you told the girls they could come over tomorrow?” Chris asked while he backed out of the driveway.

“Oh shit, I swear I forgot about that.” I laughed, and pulled out my phone to see I had a few missed calls from Anise. I could hardly see my screen but it’s whatever, i’ll get a new one tomorrow. 

“Well, I told Ty they can come over Tuesday since we going to that thing tomorrow.” I nodded and texted Anise, trying to avoid the cracks. I didn’t want to cut my fingers. “They have a surprise for you.” He finished, I looked up at him and he gave me that ‘don’t even ask’ look. I shook my head and finished off the text I was about to send Anise.

“Oh babe, I wanna take the kids to see Mindless Behavior.” I smiled and put my phone in the other cup holder.

“Really?” Chris chuckled, and dropped one hand off the steering wheel. He put it up to his chin and started nodding with a smirk on his face.

“Yes Chris, and I want you to ask Rachel if Ant can come.” I rubbed up his arm and made my way to his ear. I heard Chris gulp and the smirk that was on his face was suddenly gone. I furrowed my eyebrows, and began to rub his ear.

“You good?”  I asked him

“Uhh yeah…” He nodded nervously and turned up the radio a little.

“Okay?” I dropped my hand and placed it on my lap. I looked out my window with my face scrunched up. I didn’t understand what had changed the mood instantly, every time I mention her he starts getting quiet.

In the middle of my thoughts I felt Chris’s hand sliding up and down my thigh. I turned my head and looked down at his hand before looking up at him. He wasn’t even looking my way, he was looking out the window, he was focused on the road. I slide my hand down my thigh and grabbed his. He took a quick glance over at me before he squeezed my hand tightly. He smiled and I did the same, I sat back in my seat feeling much better.

His touch takes me to a different place; it makes me feel like I can leave all my worries behind.

Janise

I looked around the room and noticed my mom was in a corner crying nigga tears, my sister had the angriest expression on her face, Monet was knocked out in the chair next to Anises, and Bow was nowhere in sight. I could’ve sworn he was the one that brought me in. So where is he now?

“Where is Shad?” I asked weakly.

“What the fuck happen Janise?” Anise gritted out with fire in her eyes. I looked down at my hands and sighed.

“Answer my question first.”

“I don’t know, he got kicked out after Adrian was talking shit about you.” I snapped my head up at her and my eyes got wide. 

“Oh my gosh, what did he say?” I sat up on the bed and bit down on my bottom lip.

“Naw boo, I answered your question now you gotta answer mine.”

I closed my eyes and remembered the previous events from yesterday.

*flashback*

“I think it’s time I go..” I picked up my purse from of Adrian’s couch. Before I could turn and walk away I felt a tight grip on my arm. I looked down at his hand then up at his face.

“Please Jay, I really love you. Life has been so hard without you, I was so stupid back then. I wish I could take all the shit I did to you back because I miss you baby. I miss us.” He had so much passion in his eyes, I could feel myself slowly giving in.

“Adrian you really hurt me, you broke my heart. You were my first and you didn’t even care about that.” I mumbled while I looked down at the floor.

“I promise I won’t do that shit to you ever again, just give me one more chance.” He pleaded. I brought my head back up and he stroked my cheek softly I could feel the tears building up. He step closer to me and looked down at me. “Baby give me the chance to make things right.” He grabbed my face and his lips crashed into mine.

“WHAT THE FUCK!” I quickly stopped kissing Adrian and looked at the beautiful girl standing at the front door with her hands on her hips.

“Tori, why are you here?” Adrian let go of my face and started making his way towards her.

“Nigga, what you mean why am I here? This my fucking house bruh!” When he got close enough she shoved him out the way and came stomping over towards me.

“Who are you bitch?” She dropped her purse on the couch and then looked at me.

“I’m Janise his ex and I’m was just about to leave…..so excuse me.” I tried to get pass her but then I felt a sudden pain. I looked down at my stomach and saw blood going through my blouse. I looked up at her and she had a devious smirk on her face.

*flashback ends*

“What was her name?” Anise asked suddenly getting out of her chair and swinging her purse over her shoulder.

“Girl seat yo ass down!” My mom yelled and pushed my sister back in her seat.

“Mom, you think imma let this bitch just gonna stab my sister for no reason? That shit ain’t about to fly.” Anise yelled back at my mom, which caused her to get slapped.

“Girl, don’t you ever talk to me like that! How dare you! Cussing like you don’t have any damn sense! Yeah your sister got hurt, but she is fine now. Don’t go out there and do something stupid! Then you would be in the hospital next!start thinking , shit!” Mom shouted in my sister face, making Monet groan and turn in her sleep.

“Well we need to do something because this girl gonna think she can go around stabbing people and why were you over Adrian’s anyway Janise damn getting us all into your mess!” She stopped looking at mom and shot daggers over my way

“I never said you had to be in my mess, you decided to get yourself into it! I didn’t ask for your fucking help!”  

“Well, Shad was gonna be involved anyway since you fucking this nigga and you have chlamydia now! See yeah he told us, and that fucking disgusts me, you probably passed it to Bow.  If he has it too I’m beating your ass!” I snatched the IVs off of me and sat up some more.

“Bitch, try me.” I squinted my eyes at her and I could feel my blood pressure rising.

“That’s enough ladies!” My mom pushed Anise back in her seat and gave me the look. I sat back and huffed. “Now Anise go take a walk, so you can cool down a little.” Anise kissed her teeth and jumped out of her chair, she mugged me while she walked out the room. My mom sat back in her seat and sighed, she looked over at Monet, she was now wide awake.

“Mo, can you give us a minute?” Monet nodded and slowly gathered all of her things before walking out the room. My mom watched her walk out the door and as soon as she shut the door my mom looked at me.

“I can’t believe you..” She shook her head and chuckled darkly. I swear my heart broke into a million pieces when she said those 4 words, that’s the one person you don’t want to disappoint. Your parent.

“Bow is so good to you, and you turn and do some shit like this Jay. I taught you better than that. That man loves you, you’re his all, he would do anything for you. You better cherish that because a lot girls out here don’t have that, you’re very lucky. Out of all the people you could screw with. You pick Adrian the man that did you dirty…” I looked at her confused, how did she know?

“I hope you didn’t think I didn’t know about what happened at college, he called me and told me about everything. He wanted to apologize to you but he couldn’t get in touch with you, he asked for your number and everything but I told him no because I didn’t want my baby girl in anymore pain.” I turned my head and looked out the window, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling out my eyes they were coming down hard because all the things she was saying, was touching my heart in so many ways. 

I fucked up everything, I have a man at home that will roll over and die for me. But I turn around and fuck the guy that chewed with my emotions and spit them out. Now I have a disease because I don’t stop and think about things, I don’t think about the consequences I just do what I want.

“I hope your happy with your decision, because you’re gonna have to deal with it.“ My mom slowly got out her seat and left me in this room to think. I looked down at the hospital bracelet that was attached on my arm and took a deep breath.

I wonder if Shad knows.

Monet

I went to the cafeteria with Anise. We both got Caesar salads and sat at one of the tables. I took the top off my salad and poured the Caesar sauce all over the salad.

“I can’t believe she really fucked him.” I looked up Anise and she had a mouth full of salad in her mouth while she shook her head. I opened my bag of crotons and placed them on my salad.

“I know, I hope she doesn’t think we still believe in that ‘we needed time apart’ crap.” I got a fork full of salad and stuffed it in my mouth.

“I think she does, that day my mom told me about Adrian. I made it my goal to keep her away from him. Why go back to a guy that fucked you over?” She took her phone out her purse and chewed on some more salad.

“I don’t know, maybe since he was her first everything she’s attached.” I shrugged and took a big gulp of my water.

“Maybe, but Chris called me…” She mumbled while she stared down at her phone. I quickly put my bottle of water on the table and mumbled ‘shit’ while I dug my phone out of my pocket. I scrolled down to Chris’s name and pressed call.

“Wassup babe..” Chris answered.

“Hey baby..” I mumbled and smiled.

“How is Janise?” I put the top back on my salad and drunk some of my water before answering him.

“Well she’s cool, but I have some stuff to tell you…you can’t tell Bow though, yet.” I put both my salad and my water back in the plastic bag they gave me and placed it in the chair next to me.

“Is shit getting rough?” I chuckled lightly and looked up at Anise, she was on the phone with someone.

“Hell yeah babe, but umm where is Sophia and Ant?”

“Umm..” Chris cleared his throat and took a long pause, I cocked my eyebrow. “Well Rachel came and picked Ant up and Soph-“

“Oh my gosh, well how did that go?” I cut him off and sat up fully in my chair

“Good… I guess.” The tone of his voice was scaring me.

“Chris, what happened? Please don’t lie to me.” I closed my eyes and bit down on my bottom lip.

“Girl, what are you talking about! Everything is cool over on these parts. I took Soph out for breakfast and we’ve been chilling.” He sounded much better, which made it feel like a big weight was lifted off my shoulders.

“Okay, well I need to come back and change, then we can go out and spend some time together.”

“What you have in mind?” He asked.

“I always wanted to take Sophia skating, show her how her sister gets down.” I said in a silly voice, which made chris laugh.

“Alright we can do that, but I love you baby, no one above you baby.” He said sweetly which made me blush a little.

“I love you too yellow, forever and ever.”

“See you soon.”

“Okay bye.”

After I said that we both hung up and I placed my phone back in my pocket. I looked over at Anise and noticed she was still on the phone, but at least she was giggling now instead of frowning. She must be on the phone with Ty, with his goofy ass. She looked over at me and noticed that I was looking at her.

“Ty, let me call you a little later…..yes….okay…..love you too.” She brought her phone down and stuffed it back in her purse.

“Aww my bestie is in loveee.” I folded my arms on the table and gave her the googly eyes.

“Shut up bitch, I know you ain’t talking!” She shoved me back.

“What were ya’ll talking about though?” I looked down at my sweats and fixed them before looking back up at Anise.

“He was telling me about all the things he wanted to do tonight.” She bit down on her lips and turned her head. I chuckled and slapped my hands on the table..

“Ya’ll so nasty!” right when I said that my phone started vibrating in my pocket. I pulled it out and answered it without looking down at the caller ID.

“BITCH WHY DIDN’T YOU ANSWER MY CALLS LAST NIGHT!” Shakira’s voice came booming out of my phone, I took it away from my ear and looked down at it, then I looked at Anise, we both broke down in laughter. “I KNOW YA’LL HOES AINT LAUGHING AT ME, I’LL COME DOWN THERE AND DRAG YA’LL ASSES!” I brought my phone back to my ear, and wiped away the tears that were falling out of my eyes from laughing so hard.

“Sorry baby, I went straight to sleep after crying so much last night.”

“Well, next time you need to make sure you call me before you go to sleep.” She snapped.

“Alright mother.” I rolled my eyes.

“Janise good though?”

“Yes hoe, now what you up to?”

“Mijo and I are looking at dresses..” she trailed off.

“For what?” I scrunched up my face and looked at Anise.

“We’re going down to Virginia for his mother and father ‘s anniversary.”

“Oh, you about to meet the parents, have fun bitch.” I chuckled

“I’m not scared of parents unlike you, all parents love me.”

“Hmm, well I hope you have fun…..but imma have to call you tonight cause I gotta get back to the house, check on my babies.” I looked down at my nails and then looked at the other people in the cafeteria.

“Alright, you better call me too or imma bug the shit out of you.”

“I will cause I know how you are.” We both laughed and said our goodbyes before hanging up. I picked up my bag of food from off the chair next to me and got out my chair.

“Well, I love you snukkims but I need to go.” Anise got out her chair and walked over to me.

“I love you too.” She hugged me tightly, making us both rock back and forth. We both stepped out of our embrace at the same time and looked at each other with a smile.

“Come over tomorrow.”  I said while we both walked towards the door.

“Where you and Chris’s house or your back up?” I turned around and gave her a blank stare. She just cracked a smile.

“Most likely Chris’s.” We stopped in front of the hospital exit doors and hugged each other one more time.

“Imma go check on this slut one more time.” Anise rolled her eyes and turned around her body back.

“Alright bye Nis, tell her to come over tomorrow too.” I laughed and walked out the hospital.

Chris

While Rachel and I were kissing earlier Monet popped up in my head, and that’s what made me shove Rachel away from me. If she wouldn’t have popped up in my head, we definitely would’ve gone further than kissing. The thought of that kills me, how could I hurt the one I’m in love with because of the one I have no feelings for. And when Monet asked me to tell the truth  when we were on the phone, I lied instead. I lied because I don’t want her to rub stuff in my face, about her predicting that it would happen  and most importantly I don’t want her to leave me again. I need her in my life, she has changed me into a better man. I never have been a one woman man, I always screwed around with multiple woman but Monet changed that all. So that makes her the one.

“Baby is this cute?” She walked into the bathroom while I was putting on some deodorant and did a 360 turn.

I don’t understand why she constantly asks me about how she looks when she already knows my answer; she looks good in everything she puts on. She could put on a big stained t shirt with some of my boxers and still look beautiful. She was flawless in my eyes.

“Yes, babe…you look-“

“Good in everything…I know I know..” She rolled her eyes.

“Then why you ask?” I laughed and slid into my varsity jacket. 

“Because I wanted to Mr. Brown is there a problem?” She cocked her eyebrows and walked closer to me.

“No ma’am.” I gripped her waist and pulled her closer to me. She wrapped her arms around my neck and looked me in the eyes.

“Chris, I really do love you…you make me so happy.” She spoke softly. I swear I felt a pinch in my chest

I have to tell her the truth.

“I love you too ghetto baby shay.” I chuckled and bent down to kiss her lips softly.

“hurry it up guys!” Sophia came in the room and pushed us apart. Monet and I both looked down at her and started laughing. “All this kissing stuff needs to stop, we have things to do chop chop.” She snapped her little fingers and huffed before walking out the bathroom. I shook my head and sprayed on some cologne before placing my snapback on my head.

“Nigga look at the shoe game though.” Monet propped up her leg on the sink and dusted off her shoes. “A bitch stay fly.” She joked.

“Man shut up.” I jabbed my fingers up her area.

“Shit Chris!” She dropped her leg and held onto her crotch.

“That’s what you get now come on.” I pushed her out the bathroom and turned off the light behind me.

This is how everything is supposed to be….

Maybe I should keep this Rachel thing a secret.

Chris

We were at the table eating this food Monet made, which bangs like damn my baby can cook. Anthony and Sophia were babbling about a whole bunch of stuff. It had Monet and I cracking up. They were hilarious together. Anthony kept talking about how he’s gonna tear Ty up next time he sees him, we let him continue with his ranting even though we don’t know when he’s coming back.

“You guys ready for bed time?” Monet asked while she picked up our plates.

“Noo!” They both yelled.

“Well ya’ll going to bed; Us grownups have stuff to do tonight.” I winked at Monet, and she pushed me.

“Don’t tell them that Chris!” She laughed and walked into the kitchen.

“What is this grown up stuff everyone keeps talking about?” Sophia asked with a confused look.

“Well this is what happens…” I linked my fingers together and set them on the table. “A male puts a hotdog in a female’s hotdog bun.”

“Chris! Stop!” Monet shouted and then started coughing from laughing so hard.

“Well come on Anthony, let’s get a hot dog and a hotdog bun. I wanna be a grown up.” Sophia hopped out her seat and Ant did the same.

“Okay, sounds fun.” Anthony shrugged and followed behind Sophia. I almost choked on my sprite from laughing so hard. I heard Sophia asking Monet for the hotdog buns and Monet laughing even harder.

“No guys, go to bed.” I heard Monet say. They groaned and then I heard their little feet running up the stairs. Monet came in the dining room shaking her head.

“Just for that you’re not getting anything tonight!”  She started wiping the table with a dish rag.

“Why would you punish CJ for my actions?” I got out my seat, and picked up the jug of Hawaiian punch.

“Cause you would be feeling the same thing as CJ and I don’t want you to get the pleasure too since you’re on punishment.” I chuckled and followed her in the kitchen. She dropped the rag in the sink and I put the punch in the fridge. She started to walk out the kitchen but I grabbed her by her arm before she could walk out.

“I’m on punishment foreal?”  I cocked my eyebrow.

“Yes chris!” She shook her head up and down quickly.

“No I’m not…” I picked her up and threw her over my shoulder. She started screeching and laughing. “Shutup girl, the kids are trynna go to sleep!” I patted her butt and turned off the light in the dining room, then I jogged towards the stair case. I walked up the stairs and then stopped in front of the first guest room to see Sophia knocked out then I stopped in front of the other to see Anthony knocked out also. I smirked and made my way down the hall to our room. When I walked in I shut the door behind me and then threw Monet on the bed.

“Take yo shit off.” I mumbled, while I took off my clothes in a rush. I was ready to fuck my baby up. She sat up on the bed and took off her sports bra. She squeezed her perky boobs and then bit down on her bottom lip. I was now only in my boxers. She started taking off her pants, when I walked towards her. I pulled her pants off of her feet and then brought my head up for a kiss. Before we kissed Monet bit down on my bottom lip and then sucked on it. I did the same with hers and then I slipped my tongue into her mouth. Our kissing got deeper while I took off her thong. I started to spread her legs and that’s when her phone went off.

“Just keep going..” She moaned. I did what she told me and pushed her legs up with her phone still ringing in the background. I kissed down her left leg until I reached her lips; I kissed each one and then let out a breath which made her shiver. I was about to dig in until her phone started ringing again.

“Fuck..” Monet groaned and grabbed her phone off the night stand.

Monet

When I picked up the phone my eyes instantly closed from the pain, cause my poor little ears couldn’t handle all of the screaming.

“DO YOU HEAR ME MONET!” Shakira screamed.

“Kira I can’t hear you cause your screaming.” I replied

“JANISE IS IN THE HOSPITAL!” She yelled back.

I could’ve sworn everything around me froze, I felt my heart stop.  

One of my best friends is in the hospital. She could be dead or she could be close to dying and the only thing that keeps popping up in my head is the fight we had the other day.

When I felt Chris’s hand on my shoulder, I shook out of my thoughts and started crying. I cried as if my world was ending, that’s because Anise is a portion of my world and if I lose her imma end up losing myself.

“Babe, what’s wrong?” Chris asked while his arm was wrapped around me. I couldn’t speak, I wanted to tell him but I couldn’t it was like something was stuck in my throat. I got out of his embrace and quickly put on my clothes with my phone still to my ear. I slipped on some of Chris’s Nike socks because I couldn’t find mine and then ran out the room, I could hear Chris coming after me. When I reached the bottom chris quickly grabbed my arm, I put my other hand to my face and started crying even harder.

“Monet what’s wrong?” He asked again

“J-Janise is in the hospital Chris.” I cried out louder than what I expected.

“I’m coming with you.” He was about to go upstairs but I stopped him.

“What about the kids?” I mumbled while I put on my Lebron’s. Chris sighed and then looked at me with his thinking face.

“I’ll stay here with them, just call me okay?” I nodded and sniffed, trying to quiet down my crying. I grabbed my bag from off the kitchen island and then Chris walked me out to my car. I got in and snapped my seatbelt on; I held my phone to my ear with Shakira still going off.  Everything was happening too fast. I rolled down my window and looked at Chris.

“Be careful, stay strong.” He stroked my cheek with his soft hand and I nodded.

“I love you…” He mumbled, I sniffed again and looked up at the stars.

“I love you too…” We pecked each other’s lips and then I backed out of the driveway. Chris stayed in the driveway watching me drive off.  

I could hardly see the road, everything was a blur.

**

When I made it to the hospital I hoped out the car as soon as I parked in the garage. I didn’t even take the elevator with my lazy ass, this time I actually ran down all the steps. I ran to the hospital building and into it. As soon as I walked in Anise, Bow, and Adrian was sitting in the waiting room.

Why was that nigga here?

I walked over to them and saw that Bow was actually crying, so was Anise but Adrian was just texting away on his phone.

“What’s going on?” I asked in a panic and sat next to Anise.

“That nigga fucking shot my sister!” Anise pointed to Adrian and was about to run up on him until a security guard came and stopped her. “And these niggas keep holding me back whenever I get up to beat this busted up nigga’s ass. He came up in here talking a whole bunch of shit about my sister fucking him and stuff, until bow wopped him in the mouth! Now his bitch ass quiet as fuck. But when these security guards aren’t around I’m beating his ass I don’t give a fuck!” Anise said in one breath. I looked up at Adrian, he was shaking his head.

“Nigga why you shoot her?” I asked. I was starting to get heated just like Anise. I swear if I lose another person in my life all hell is breaking loose.

“I didn’t shoot her.” He mumbled.

“THEN WHO DID NIGGA? WHO DID?” I hoped up out my seat and pointed in this nigga face, I wanted to crack his jaw so bad.  I was so close to his face until the same security guard pushed me back. 

“Monet chill the fuck out, I didn’t shoot that hoe!” Adrian shouted back. Bow brought his head up and swung towards Adrian again, since bow was so close to Adrian the security guards couldn’t hold him back so bow’s fist met Adrian’s face. The security guards picked bow up and started walking towards the hospitals doors.

“don’t you ever call my girl out of her name nigga! What the fuck?” Bow yelled, his veins were popping out of his body and his eye were blood shot from crying so much.

“She wouldn’t be a hoe if she wasn’t fucking with me while she was with you, now would she?” Adrian had his hand up to his face while a smile stayed on his face.

“Nigga, now you done lost your damn mind! Stop fucking talking shit about my best friend who is in a fucking hospital bed! You dumb piece of shit, I swear on my life if she dies that’s your fucking life nigga!” I spat. The security guard had escorted Bow out of the hospital and then came back to sit in between Anise and Adrian.  

Anise and I just stared at the wall, I could tell a lot of things were on her mind just like mine.

Shit, wasn’t making sense.

‘Who shot Janise, if he didn’t?’ was the question that kept popping up in my mind.

Adrian’s laughs snapped me out of my thoughts, Anise and I both looked at this nigga like he was crazy.

“The fuck is funny?” Anise asked. He shook his head and started laughing harder.

“I bet ya’ll didn’t know Janise got Chlamydia. I know her nigga don’t know either.” He licked his lips and started chuckling. “I’m about to fuck some shit up tonight.” He mumbled and smirked down at his phone.

Chris

Next day

I woke up and was kind of upset because Monet was not next to me, She didn’t call or text me last-night. When I called or texted her, her phone went straight to voice mail and she didn’t reply back to my messages. I was really starting to get worried, I even called Anise her shit went straight to voicemail too….so did bow’s. When I called Ty he said he has been doing the same thing, and there hasn’t been any answers. Shit wasn’t cool at all. I would run off and find them but right now the kids are up and energized.

“Daddy, I want some pancakes!” Anthony yelled while he ran up the stairs from the basement.

“I want aq hot dog and hot dog bun!” Sophia came running up behind him.

I probably would’ve laughed if I wasn’t so worried, instead I just smirked and turned the TV off. I got off the couch and made my way to kitchen.

I really didn’t feel like making pancakes but if this helps get some shit off my mind then I’ll do it.

When I got into the kitchen I pulled out all of the things to make these damn pancakes and then the doorbell rang. I ran to the door hoping it would be Monet but when I opened it I sighed cause it wasn’t. 

“Come in…” I stepped aside and let Rachel in.

“Umm I’m just here to get Ant..” she mumbled, while she stayed looking at the ground.

“You can’t look at me?” I chuckled a little; she slowly brought her head up and looked everywhere except at me.

“I see it’s a struggle.” I murmured and walked back into the kitchen. “Come in here.” I shouted, she dragged her feet into the kitchen and  sat on one of the island stools.

“Where’s Anthony?” She asked lowly, while she looked down at her phone.

“Down stairs with my girlfriends sister.” I mumbled while stirring up the pancake batter.

“Can you get em so we can go?” She asked, I smirked and shook my head.

“Naw, he wanted pancakes so that’s what I’m making him you gonna have to wait until he’s done eating.” She let out a loud breath and  said something under her breath. I looked up at her with the bowl of batter in my hand and cocked my eyebrow.

“What was that?”

“This is the shit I didn’t want to be bothered with!” She shouted and finally looked up at me.

“What you mean?” I licked my lips and sat the bowl on the counter

“All of this is unnecessary, I’m really not trying to be the baby mama from hell but this back and forth shit is not gonna happen. My son doesn’t need to be put through that, it’s gonna corrupt his mind.”

Right now I could tell she was just making up excuses so she wouldn’t have to put up with seeing me. 

“Well I can take you to court.” I shrugged

“Chris, what the fuck! I was here most of his life, where were you?  Huh? That’s my fucking son, you will not take him from me I promise you that!” She yelled a little too loud. I pulled her off the stool and brought her up stairs. I pushed her lightly into my room and slammed the door closed.

“So all this shit is my fucking fault Rachel? Huh? I was looking for your ass for the longest! I was trying to be apart of his life, so don’t come in her acting like I was sitting on my lazy ass doing nothing about it!” I snapped.

“Maybe if you would’ve claimed him as soon as I told you about him we wouldn’t be going through this! Now would we Christopher?” She stepped closer to me and looked up at me with her face on fire.

“I know, I fucking apology for that shit! That was me then, now I’m adult! I was childish back then I fucking know that! I know I dogged you out! But I’m sorry Rachel! I’m fucking sorry! Okay? Just don’t take my son away from me because of shit from the past” I yelled back, with tears coming out of my eyes.

I can’t believe she got me crying.

“Chris I fucking loved you! You treated me so bad! You hurt my feelings the day you acted as if I was a hoe, so the next day I asked my parents could we move because I couldn’t ever face you again. They agreed, and we moved that day. If the day before you would’ve stepped up I would’ve stayed and we wouldn’t be arguing right now. If you loved me back, we would fucking been married by now! I wanted you soo bad back then, I became the head cheerleader because of you! I put those fucking letters in your locker, and I know you knew my handwriting but you didn’t give two shits! All those times you acted like you didn’t know who I was, I knew you knew! You were just being a jackass! You were just trying block out the feelings we had!” She cried out. She punched my chest a few times and then held onto my shirt with both of her hands. She looked up at me with glossy eyes and then sniffed. I clenched my jaw and wiped away her tears with my thumbs. “I loved you Chris.” 

“I’m so sorry..” I mumbled, and looked into her eyes.

“I still do..” She whispered. 

Next thing I know our lips were attacking each other. 

Monet

We were still sitting on the couch waiting for Janise; something has been off with her lately. She’s always been straight forward but she usually isn’t rude about it like she was yesterday. She really hurt my feelings. If it was coming from someone else I probably would be cool, but that shit was coming from one of my best friends. If she felt that way with me before why couldn’t she just tell me, and why did she have to put me on blast in front of the boys and their mothers.

“Man, she taking to fucking long.” Anise mumbled, as she popped the top off of her beer.

“I know right, I got some shit to do.”  I looked at the time on the cable box and sucked my teeth.

“why you sucking your teeth?” Anise turned her head around with the beer close to her lips and she gave me a crazy look

“Like I have to stop somewhere before I go to Chris’s and it’s already 7 o’clock Anise, toys R us closes at 9.” I took out my phone and checked to see if Chris texted me about me being late.

“What the fuck you going to that store for, Soph has all the toys she needs.” Anise scrunched up her face.

“It’s not for her, it’s for Anthony.” I muttered and looked down at my lap, I could feel myself starting to smile. Why? I don’t even know.

“Aww your meeting him today?” She asked.

“Yeah, but imma have to catch up with Janise some other time. What were you gonna tell us?” I picked up my beer from its coaster and tried to down it so I could get ready to go.

“I’m pregnant.” I moved the beer away from my mouth and turned my head to look at Anise. My eyes instantly got wide, and my mouth dropped.

“Are you foreal?” My mouth closed a little and it started to form into a big ass Kool-Aid grin

 “Yes! I haven’t told Ty yet, and he wants me to move in with him this week.” She bit down on her bottom lip and rubbed her thighs.

“Are you gonna move in with him?” I placed my beer back on its coaster

“I told him I would move in with him, if you moved in with Chris.” I stopped smiling and furrowed my eyebrows.

“Are you crazy?” I shoved her shoulder lightly.

“No, I’m foreal.” 

“So you guy’s future is put upon me, what kinda bullshit is that Nis? You’re more than ready to move in with that man.”

“And you’re not?”

“We just got back together girl.”

“Ya’ll broke up for like a day.”

“Still we need to figure shit out before we take that big step.”

“Yeah Yeah, then go figure that shit out.” She pushed me a little.

“Okay bitch…….don’t push me, cause I’m close to the EDGE.” I sang. We both laughed and got up from off the couch, I wiped my butt off making sure I didn’t have anything on it.

“Tell Janise to call me.” I sighed. “Please…”

“You know I got you, she really didn’t mean any harm from what she said Mo.” Anise rubbed my back while I walked to the guest room to get Sophia. When I walked into the room I picked up Sophia and fixed her shirt.

“So, I know what I’m getting you for your birthday.” Anise smiled wide as we walked to the front door.

“What?” I turned to face her with a surprise expression

“I’m not telling you, you have to wait.” She opened the door and picked up Sophia’s backpack for me. I placed it on my shoulder and walked out her condo.

“I love you Nis.” I yelled while I made my way to the elevator

“Love you too Mo.” She yelled back.

**

“Go get some clothes for tomorrow and some pajamas.” I looked down at Sophia and she nodded. 

“Okay sissy.” She slapped the back of my thigh and skipped out the room.

“She’s a mess.” I mumbled to myself.

I walked into my walk in closet and took down my Nike backpack. I picked out an outfit, folded it and then placed it in the bag.  I put the bag over by the closet door, and then started stripping off my clothes. I walked out the closet with only my panties on, since I didn’t wear a bra. I went to my dresser and pulled out some grey sweats and a pink training bra. I put them on and then jogged back in my closet I took off my grey sweatshirt from its hanger and threw it over my head.

“Here…..” Sophia came into my closet with a hand full of clothes.

“Baby, why do you have so many clothes?” I chuckled while I put my hair into a ponytail.

“Cause I’m staying with yellow.” She murmured, and started stuffing her clothes in my bag.

“Woah dere..” I walked over to her and took her pile of clothes. I walked back in the bedroom and placed her clothes on my bed.

“For now Soph, we’re just gonna pick an outfit and some pajamas. Maybe in the future you can stay with yellow.” I helped her pick out an outfit that she would want to wear tomorrow and her favorite hello kitty pajamas. She took what we picked out and used her little legs to run back into my closet. I followed her and watched her put her things in my bag.

“I’m about to go watch SpongeBob.” She slapped the back of my thighs again and ran out my closet. That time it actually stung, so I started rubbing it thinking that it would feel better. 

While one hand was on my thigh the other was reaching up above the clothes rack to get my Nike hat. When I finally did get it, I placed it on my head. I grabbed my pink and black LeBron’s and then picked up the backpack. When I made my way to the bedroom I stopped in the bathroom and grabbed my toiletry bag.

“Sophia put your shoes on!” I shouted and sat down on my bed to put my shoes on, after I laced them up I put my toiletry bag in the back pack. I put that on my back and then walked over to my dresser and picked up my pink & black watch.

I walked out my bedroom and walked towards the living room. I looked at Sophia on the couch with a bowl of lucky charms in her hands. I rested my body on the door frame of the living room and smiled at her. She didn’t even put her shoes on like I told her.

“Soph are you going with me or not?”

“Duh!” She gave me the ‘are you stupid’ look and hopped off the couch. She set the bowl on our coffee table and picked up her black toms from the side of the couch. She slipped them on and then turned off the TV. I walked over to the coffee table and picked up the bowl of cereal. On our way out I threw out the cereal and dropped the bowl in the sink.

Chris

“Man, when is that little nigga gonna wake up?” Ty asked while he came back into my living room with my bag of hot Cheetos in his hand.

“Why every time ya’ll come over ya’ll eat up my house bruh, need to start bringing your own food.”

“Naw your food is so much better.” Ty walked passed me and sat next to me on the love seat.

“Oh hell no nigga, there is a couch over there why you gotta seat so close?” I pushed him lightly and he snapped his head so that he was facing me. He mugged the shit out of my face which made me laugh.

“Man, this one is more comfortable.”  He moved around in his spot and took a handful of Cheetos out the bag.

“Foreal, why are you here anyways?” I cocked my eyebrow

“You need to ask Monet to move in with you bruh…” Ty said those words with a mouthful of Cheetos,

“Don’t speak while you have food in your mouth nigga that’s disgusting.” I pushed him again, and this time he retaliated by pushing me back. “But why do I NEED to ask her to move in with me? Maybe I wanna take things slow.” 

“Cause I told you too, now go ahead and obey daddy.” Ty threw a Cheeto at my head.

“Nigga you’re so gay!” I said loudly. Ty and I both started cracking up.

“Who are you peope?” Ty and I turned our heads and  looked at the door. Anthony was standing there rubbing his eyes with his little fist.

“I’m Ty your uncle…” Ty pointed to himself “And this is Chris ya daddy.”

“I don’t have a daddy though.” Anthony walked over to us with a confused look.

“Well ya do now little nigga!” Ty grabbed Ant’s little head and Anthony slapped his hand away.

“Don’t touch me..” Anthony mugged him and then sat next to me.

“Well he shut yo shit down quick…” I laughed.

“Man ya’ll both ugly, don’t ya’ll know light skin niggas aint in style Nomore.”

“You mad stupid, cause you light too.”

“Not like you yellow niggas like damn, ya’ll brighter than the sun.”

“Ya mama!” Anthony shouted and elbowed Ty in his private area.

“Oh Shit little nigga!” Ty scrunched up his face and grabbed his stuff.

“Well…..where is my mom.” Anthony asked not even acknowledging that Ty was in pain.

“Bro I’m about to get some ice.” Ty mumbled while he wobbled to the kitchen.

“She gonna pick you up tomorrow. Okay?” He nodded and then looked around the living room. He snapped his head back and looked up at me.

“Are you really my daddy?” I nodded and he grabbed my hand. He looked down at my tattoo and started to trace it with his little finger.

“Where have you been?” He muttered.

“It’s not my fault, mommy had to move away with her family and I didn’t know you were mine until you left.”

“Why mommy move?” He furrowed his eyebrows

“I don’t know little man, you gonna have to ask her that. But I really did try to find your mom so I could be a part of your life but I couldn’t find her. Just know that I’m here now and I’m not leaving.” He smiled wide and then dropped my hand. He hopped up on my lap and wrapped his little arms around my neck he hugged me tightly and I patted his back softly.

Ding Dong!

“I got it!” Ty yelled, I heard him jog to the door and open it.

“TY!” I heard Sophia shout.

“Hey babygirl.” Ty replied back.

“Hi you sexy ass Asian.” Monet said.

“and you know this man!” They both laughed “They’re in the living room.” Then they  started walking down the hall. Anthony hopped off my lap and sat next to me, he took the remote out of my hand and turned on SpongeBob.

“SPONGEBOB!” Sophia screamed, she ran around the love seat and plopped down next to Anthony. Sophia turned her little head and her eyes got wide at the sight of Anthony.

“Hi I’m Sophia.” Sophia smiled at Anthony, and gave him a hug.  Monet and Ty came into the living room after Soph, Ty walked over to the free couch and sat on it. Monet walked behind the loveseat and bent over my shoulder.

“Hey babe.” She kissed me on the cheek and then walked around the couch. She looked at Sophia and Anthony on the loveseat with me with a big grin on her face.

“You must be Anthony? I’m Monet” She stuck her hand out for a hand shake. He shook her hand shyly and hid behind Sophia’s back.

“He shy sissy, leave him alone.” Sophia shoo’d her sister away “Oh wait we got something for you!” Sophia said excitedly. She hopped off the couch and grabbed the bag out of Monet’s hand, she sat back on the couch and handed him the bag.

“Lightning McQueen!” He took out the red car from ‘Cars’ and showed it to me. I nodded and smiled.

“Yep and we got you this cage thing, with these wrestler people.” Sophia mumbled while she took the things out the bag.

Monet walked over to me and smiled down at me. I grabbed her waist and brought her closer, I pulled her down on my lap and wrapped my arms around her.

Anthony hoped off the couch and sat on the floor with his new toys.  Sophia stayed on the couch and watched SpongeBob.

“Nigga let me play with you!” Ty  hopped off the couch onto the floor. Ty tried to grab one of the wrestling guys but Ant snatched it away from him.

“No ugly.” He stuck his tongue out at Ty. Monet and I both laughed.

“Bruh you look just like your father so that make you extra ugly.” Ty stuck his tongue out back at him.

“Come on now Ty, who used to get all the girls?”

“Me nigga!” Ty pointed to himself

“Stop cussing around these kids Ty!” Monet yelled at him

“Nigga Nigga Nigga, Nigga what? Nigga who? Whatcha say Nigga?” Ty chuckled to himself, next thing I know I see one of the wrestlers flying in the air and connecting with Ty’s face.

“AHHH!” Ty screamed and grabbed his face.

“Well damn!” I shouted through laughs. Sophia and Anthony were cracking up.

“Little dude you too evil, I’m gone!” Ty got off the floor holding his eye. He walked out the living room to the front door.

“Bye, Ugly Bunch!” Ty slammed the door behind him.

“Man youre friend is something else.” Monet chuckled, while she rubbed my chest. I brought her legs up on my thighs and she rested her back on the arm rest of couch while one hand rubbed my ear and the other still rubbed my chest.

“That’s your friend too!”

“Naw you got it all mixed up boo, my friend is going out with your friend.”

“Whatever just give me some shuga.” I puckered my lips, she leaned in and pecked me on the lips. But that wasn’t enough, I went baack in and bit down on her bottom lip. Then the kiss started to get deeper, She moved her hands to my head and she started playing in my curls. 

“Okay that’s enough!” Sophia shouted. Monet and I stopped kissing and looked at the kids they were both covering their eyes. I laughed and grabbed Monets ass , I pecked her lips one more time.

“Okay we’re done.” I assured them.  They both moved their hands from theirs eyes slowly and then continued what they were doing before.

“Did you guys eat?” Monet sat up on my lap and traced the tattoos on my chest.

“Naw, you gonna cook?” I smiled, she rolled her eyes and hoped off my lap.  She took off her sweatshirt, so now she was only in a training bra. I swear if these kids weren’t here right now I definitely would be all up in that. She put her ponytail into a high bun.

“Okay what you want?” She asked while she looked down at Anthony. She started playing with his hair. His eyes started rolling to the back of his head, and his mouth flew open. I chuckled to myself.

“I don’t know.” I shrugged and picked up Sophia. I sat her on my lap and stretched my legs out on the love seat.

“Alright, imma see what you got in here.” She patted Ant’s head and then walked away.

“Did that head rib feel good?” I asked Ant, he nodded quickly and then continued playing with his remote control car thing. I looked down at Sophia, she had the back of her head on my chest while she was fully engaged with the TV.

“How was your day baby girl?”

“Alright, I got-“ she stopped mid-sentence and shook her head.

“You got what?” I looked down at her face and saw that her eyes were wide.

“Nothing..” she mumbled.

“Okay?” I chuckled and then stroked my chin.

“Chris your phone is ringing!” Monet yelled from the kitchen.

“Answer it!” I replied back and started to watch SpongeBob with baby girl

Monet

“Hello?” I put the phone in-between my ear and my shoulder while I took out shrimp from the freezer. I’m gonna make this Shrimp Alfredo stuff, with croissants.

“Who is this?”  The person asked below a whisper

“Umm, Chris’s girlfriend.” I went to the pantry and took out two boxes of linguine noodles.

“Oh Monet right?” The girl asked.

“Mhm.” I mumbled while I boiled some water.

“Well can I speak to Chris?”

“Yep, hold on a second.” I took out a skillet and put it over another burner. I walked out the kitchen, back into the living room.

“Here babe.” I handed him his phone.

“Who is it?” He looked up at me, and I shrugged.

“Hello?” He answered. I walked back into the kitchen, and buttered the skillet.

“Yep, Wassup..” I heard him say.

“He’s right here playing with his new toys……Naw just come get him in the morning it’s too late Rachel…….” There was a long pause and Chris let out a loud sigh

“Rachel it is fucking 10:00 at night. Leave him here he’s fine……….We not about to start this shit” He let out another sigh.

“Bye Rachel, see you in the morning!” He shouted as if he was trying to talk over her.

**

I had just finished draining the noodles, I popped the croissants in the oven, and now I’m finishing cooking the shrimp. The kids had went down to the basement to play air hockey, Chris was in the living room watching Horrible Bosses.

“Babyy!” Chris shouted and ran into the kitchen making a whole lot of noise with his feet.

“What Big foot?” He came over and wrapped his arms around my waist, he placed his chin on my shoulder and looked down at the food.

“I love you..” He said softly, and sexy.

“I love you too.” I turned down the heat for the burner and spooned the shrimp out the skillet into the pot where the noodle were.

“You almost done, I’m so hungry like I wouldn’t hesitate to eat you up right now.” He moved his hands up to my stomach and started to rub it.

“That did not sound right.” I giggled.

“But that’s what I meant.” I picked up the Alfredo sauce and poured it into the pot.

“You need to go to church tomorrow, you naughty naughty boy.” I started stirring everything up with a big wooden spoon.

“Damn that last part sounded sexy. Say it again.”

“No, Chris get away!” I chuckled and elbowed him in the stomach lightly.

“Just say it again.” He started biting and sucking on my neck.

“Chriss…” I moaned. My head dropped back on his shoulder and then the oven beeped. I popped my head up and threw my ass back pushing him out the way. I opened up the oven and took out the croissants.

“Man, you gonna give me what I want I guarantee that.” Chris said before he walked out the kitchen, I shook my head and took out plates, forks and cups.

This is how everything is suppose to be. 

Janise

“I’m not leaving him for you, just give it up!” I shouted

“You tell him about what you got?” He chuckled

“Nigga, no! He would kill me.” I dropped my head in my hands. I started sobbing all over again.

“Exactly you mine as well dump him and come to me because he’s not gonna want you if he knows you cheated.” He smirked.

“You don’t know shit! Adrian what we had is over!”

“Are you sure about that?” He took a sip of his sprite and looked at me

“Positive, I can’t believe you gave me this shit.” I mumbled

“Sorry baby…” He grabbed my chin and tried to kiss me but I pushed him away.

“Man, what have I gotten myself into. I feel like a big blob of trash” I dropped my head back on the couch and closed my eyes.

“You’re being over dramatic.” He smacked his lips.

“Naw, nigga you don’t know how I feel you not in a fucking relationship!” I hoped up and looked down at him with fire in my eyes.

Adrian and I used to be a thing in 9^th grade up to when we were in our first year of college. He was such a sweetheart. He was my first everything, kiss, boyfriend, and love.  I was a virgin up to my first year of college, our 2^nd week at UCLA I decided I wanted to give it up to him and that’s exactly what I did. After I gave it up to him, he started to become very distant, I would hear from friends around the campus that he fucked so or so. But I would never believe them until one day I walked in on him fucking one of the girls from the most popular sororities. That night I cried like a big ass baby. I haven’t told my sister or Monet what really happened, I just told them we broke up because we wanted to focus on school and it was hard for us since we were together.

I even dropped out of college that year because I wouldn’t be able to face him every day, I would end up breaking down. I told Monet and my sister that college wasn’t my thing, I told them I was more into photography. I really got into that still even though, it wasn’t my first choice. I wanted to be a Social Worker.

I ran into Adrian like a week ago at the McDonalds near Bow’s house, he was talking about how much he missed me and I thought he had really changed. It seemed like he changed. But I was wrong.

He invited me over to his house so we could talk about what happened, he ended up getting me drunk and I guess we ended up having sex, so now I have Chlamydia. Every time bow wants to have sex, I have to turn him down which is so hard for me. But I don’t want him to get it too; he’ll have all of me when it’s gone. 

**

Monet’s Outfit

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Monet

Chris and I were in the living room just lying back on his big L shaped couch watching ‘Men In Black’. Chris was on his back and I was on top of him, my cheek was rested on his chest, I could hear his heart beat. His arms were wrapped around my body and I could feel myself slowly dozing off. 

“Babe…”Chris mumbled.

“Yeah?” I was half way sleep.

“We need to get ready.” He patted my back motioning me to get up. I groaned loudly.

“Do we have to?” I whine while I sat up on CJ.

“Yeah, go get dressed.” He placed both of his hands on top of his head.

“Get dressed? I don’t have any clothes here.” I looked at him confused

“Just go look on my bed Monet.” Chris chuckled. I shrugged my shoulders and skipped my way to the staircase.  Then I jogged up the steps, when I got to the top my phone started to ring. I pulled it out of my pocket and looked at the screen

Incoming Call from Unknown

I cocked my eyebrow and then slid the arrow across the screen. I put the phone to my ear and started walking down the hall to Chris’s room.

“Hello….” I said sweetly and walked towards Chris’s bed. When I saw what was laid out on the bed a smile appeared on my face.

‘I love that mam.’ I thought to myself

“Ay Monet, I know I’m the last person you wanna be talking to but—” I cut her off before she could finish.

“Girl why the fuck are you calling me.” I gritted out, and I could feel my body temperature rising.

“Chill, I just need you to tell Chris to call me.” She said.

“Now, why would I do that?”

“Cause he needs to meet his son!” She yelled

“What’s Rachel’s number? I’ll tell him to call her cause I don’t trust your hoe ass.”

“She doesn’t want to speak to him, please Monet just tell him to call me.” She pleaded, I let out a loud sigh and put my hand on my forehead.

“Alright Alivia. Hold on let me get a pen and paper” I walked over to Chris’s dresser and grabbed one of his business cards, and then a pen. “I’m ready.” I mumbled with the phone in between my shoulder and ear.

“Tell em to call me at 917-356-4329.” She said the numbers slowly so I wouldn’t fuck up the phone number.

“I got it.” I mumbled and set the pen and card on the bed.

“Thank you so much….”

“You’re welcome.” I said lowly. I sat down on the bed and rubbed my knees.

“Okay bye.” She said happily.

“Yeah whatever.” Before she could say anything else I hung up on her.

After hanging up I started taking off all of my clothes,. When I was completely naked I stepped into the bathroom and started the shower. While I waited for the shower to heat up I looked at myself in the mirror. I took off the ponytail holder that was on my wrist and put my hair up into a high bun. I turned around and slid the shower door back, I was about to get into the shower until I felt Chris’s big manly hands on my waist. I turned my head and noticed that he was completely naked too, which made me giggle.

“What’s funny?” He asked as we stepped into the shower.

“Nothing bruh.” I said as I faced him.

“Bruh? Girl no.” We both laughed.

“Oh baby thanks for the outfit!” I smiled and kissed him on the lips

“I didn’t buy that shit! Mama did. Why the fuck would I buy you anything? You too spoiled for my liking” I gave Chris a straight face and he just shrugged his shoulders with a laugh. I smacked his forehead, which made his head go back.

“Don’t be hitting me and shit, imma have to beat it up.”

“Whatever, but imma have to call her later and thank her.”

“You do that..” He said lowly while he looked at my body. 

The back of Chris’s head was getting hit by the water that was coming out of the shower head, and his hands found their way back to my waist.  I looked down at his hands and then back up to his face. He was biting down on his bottom lip, which made me do the same.

“You trynna get freaky?” He asked in a deep husky voice, and his hands slowly slide down to my ass. He gripped both cheeks softly and then slapped them hard, which made me close my eyes and moan. He placed his lips in the crook of my neck and started kissing down my neck slowly.  I placed my hands on the top of his head and started rubbing his curls. After sucking, kissing and licking on my neck he brought his head back up. I opened my eyes and he looked into them. A smile slowly started to appear on his face and he started rubbing my sides. I placed both of my hands on his chest and licked my lips. He bent back down and kissed each corner of my mouth and then he pecked my lips softly one good time before stepping back a little.

“You gonna have to wait for all that baby.” He chuckled and then grabbed his  soap from behind me.

“You’re such a tease. Why do you do this to me?” I rolled my eyes and grabbed the ‘Warm Vanilla Sugar’ body wash he bought for me the other day.

“It makes you more anxious.” He winked and I kissed my teeth.

“I guess you can say that.” I mumbled while I squeezed some of the body wash onto my loofah. I was about to place it on my skin until Mr. Teaser wanted to snatch it out of my hand.

“What the fuck nigga?” I mugged him playfully.

“I wanna wash my baby,” He smiled wide and started washing off my body, I then took his out of his hand and started washing him off. We did this without taking our eyes off of each other.

**

“Baby you look sooo goooddd.” I moaned while I pulled up my peach colored dress.

“You know how I do.” He popped is collar, I rolled my eyes and walked over to him. I fixed his collar back and straightened his tie.

“Can you zip me please.” I turned around and I felt the zipper go up slowly. After he was done I walked into the bathroom and pulled out my little makeup kit from out of my purse. I had put my hair up into an curled bun earlier and made a swoop over my eye, now I just need to do my makeup.

Chris walked back into the bathroom and smiled in the mirror while he stared at me through it.

“What?” I smiled at him through the mirror, while I put my eye liner on.

“You’re so beautiful.” He scooted closer to me without taking his eyes off me through the mirror

“Thank You baby.” I turned my head and poked my lips out, he met me half way with his hands behind his back and pecked my lips softly, before he could move his body back I bit down lightly on his bottom lip and pulled it. When I felt satisfied I let go of his lip and it popped back in place

“Damn…” He mumbled. I bit down on my bottom lip and winked.

“Now leave me alone, so I can finish.” I pushed him lightly and took out my lipstick from my bag.

“How you not gonna finish what you started?”

“Just like what you did to me in the shower?” I cocked my eyebrow.

“Baby trust me imma finish what I started, but later.” He licked his lips and then smacked my ass before walking out the bathroom.

I finished up my makeup and then went back into the bedroom to put on my jewelry. Chris was no longer in the room, I’m guessing he was downstairs. I grabbed my pumps from the side of the bed and put them on my feet. When I was done I hopped up grabbed my purse and put on my shades. I walked out the room slowly making sure I didn’t fall in these shoes.

“Man you taking forever!” Chris yelled.

“I’m coming!” I yelled back, when I reached the bottom step Chris was standing by the garage door looking down at his Rolex. 

“Why you rushing me dawg?”

“Cause we don’t have all damn day girl.” Chris opened the door for me. I walked out and stopped in the middle of the garage because I didn’t know what car we were taking. Only two were here, I don’t know where the Bugatti is.

He shut the door behind him and then unlocked the doors to the Camaro. 

“Ayee!” I threw up my hands out of excitement. “This my baby.” I walked to the passenger side and got in, Chris got in a couple seconds later with a pouty face.

“Man, I thought I was your baby.”

“You are.” I grabbed his face with both of my hands and brought him into a deep passionate kiss. When we both pulled away, I chuckled because he had some of my lipstick on his lips.

“Bae look in the mirror.” He turned the car on and then looked into the rear view mirror. He sucked his teeth and then tried to wipe my lipstick off his lips but he was just making it worst.

“Man, get this shit off of me.” He turned his body around. I licked my thumb and then wiped off the lipstick that still remained on his face. After I was done he put the mirror back in place and pulled out the driveway.

“Where are we going foreal?” I pulled out my phone and saw that I had a message from Shakira.

“I’m not gonna tell you just chill……sit back and relax.” He placed one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his chin.

“I just wanna know why I had to get all dressed up and shit.” I mumbled and opened up the message Shakira sent me.

From: My Main Bitch (Shakira)

Tell yo man Mijo said call him. That nigga aint answering his phone and I don’t like that shit. But anyways, I miss you cuhz. Make sure you keep yo head up and keep it real

I chuckled and replied.

To: My Main Bitch (Shakira)

I gotchu homes and miss you too boo. But yeah, I’m always gonna keep it real, cause that’s what real niggas do.

“What you over there chuckling about?” Chris asked

“Nothing babe, but Mijo said hit em up.” I placed my phone back into my purse and then looked over at Chris.

“Alright..” He nodded

“Oh, and Alivia called earlier.” We stopped at a red light and Chris looked over at me with wide eyes.

“For what?” He asked

“She said call her its about Rachel and the baby.” I handed him the card and he look down at it. 

“Why can’t I just talk to Rachel?” He asked while we pulled into Culina’s Parking Lot. I jumped in my seat and smiled. I love Italian food, best shit ever! But he didn’t have to get all fancy on me. 

“That’s what I asked, but she said something about Rachel doesn’t want to talk to you.” Chris sucked his teeth and then pulled into a free parking spot. I unsnapped my seat belt and he did the same

“I’m mad we in Beverly hills right now. We probably gonna be the only black people.” I chuckled.

“Youre not black girl.” Chris busted out laughing.

“Nigga yes I am! I’m  African American,Spanish,  and Native. You’re just a hater.” I crossed my arms to my chest and looked out the front window.

“What I gotta hate on baby girl?” He opened his door and looked at me before he was about to get out.

“Shutup..” I smiled and opened my door. We both got out the car and walked up to the building with our hands linked together.

Chris

“Do you have a reservation?” The host asked.

“Yes, under brown.” She looked down and then nodded her head with a smile.

“Right this way.” The lady escorted us to a window table. I pulled out Monet’s chair and then when she sat down I scooted her into the table. I went to my side of the table and sat down.

“You’re waitress should be coming out soon, so here’s your menus.” She placed them on the table and then walked away with the grin still on her face.

“She probably got dicked down last night with all that smiling that she’s doing.” Monet joked. I shook my head and chuckled.

“What am I gonna do with you?” I picked up my menu and opened it

“Love me.” She said sweetly and picked up hers too.

“What the fuck, does it look like I know Italian?” I put the menu back down, I wasn’t even gonna try to read it.

“You picked the restaurant Chris.” She laughed

“Yeah but how was I supposed to know that the menus were gonna be in itallian.” I sighed.

“It’s cool baby I know a little something something. Imma pick out something I know your probably gonna like.”

“You know what I like now?” She looked down at the menu with her eyes squinted. 

“Yep, and I know what imma order for you.” She smiled up at me.

“How you know what I like baby?”

“I know you like lasagna but they don’t have the kind that you like so the next best thing is this spaghetti shit. “ She pointed it out to me on the menu and then closed the menu and she set it down on the table.
“So you think you know a nigga now.” I smiled wide.

“Naw, I don’t know all of you.”

Right when she said that our waitress came to our table with a notepad in her hand.

“What can I get you guys to drink?” I looked at Monet, and she chuckled.

“Just give us both some Moretti.” She nodded and jotted down what Monet said.

“Are you guys ready to order?” Monet opened the menu up again and read off our orders.

“Yeah, umm he would like Spaghetti Alla Chitarra and I would like the Margherita.”

“Alright I’ll be back with your drinks.” She smiled and walked away.

“What did you order?” I asked and pulled out my phone. I had a whole bunch of missed calls, mostly from Mijo. But i’ll hit em up later. 

“Some pizza dish.” She looked out the window, and I could see the twinkle in her eyes. 

“Oh sounds good, but let’s cut to the chase….we need to talk.” I put my phone down on the table and leaned back in my chair.

“About what?” She cocked her eyebrow.

“Your past.”

“Alright, then we’re gonna talk about yours.”

“If that’s what you want baby.”

“Here are your drinks!” The lady came back and set two beers on the table.

“Thanks.” Monet and I said in unison. When she walked away Monet and I looked at each other again.

“So what you wanna know?” Monet picked up her napkin from the table and placed it on her lap.

“Why do you think I’m gonna end up cheating on you?” She shrugged and bit down on her bottom lip.

“Umm….My dad used to cheat on my mom and umm Kenny cheated on me a few times before we became serious and I’m pretty sure Andrew cheated on me back when I was with him.  So, I have trouble with my men and other females. When I heard about Ant and Rachel….I really just don’t know something just took over me, things just kept popping up in my head. Like the images that popped up in my head of you leaving me, and I couldn’t handle it so I left…….. I’m just not good with females from the past.” She started playing with the utensils that were on the table.

“Well, baby I’m not like those other dudes and when I say I’m here to stay, I mean that shit. That’s one thing I don’t do, break my promises. If we do ever have a disagreement or something, I’m not gonna leave I’m still gonna be with you. Don’t push me away just because of my sons mother, I promise you I’m not thinking about that girl.” I grabbed Monet’s hand from across the table, well her free one because the other one she was using to wipe away her tears.  “I love you baby, and that’s real.”

“I love you too…” She wiped away her last tears and then cracked a smile.

“Now the outburst with Janise.” I picked up my beer and took a big gulp

“Man, the shit she was saying was pissing me off. She knows what I’ve been through and for her to come at me like that pissed me off. She knows I know I have problems, but she consistently brings that shit up and I’m getting tired of it.” I nodded my head and she continued.” I’ve been there for her, and I’m not quick to judge her about her past. I know some shit that no one knows, not even her fucking sister. But I don’t bring that shit up, because I know she wouldn’t like that shit.”

“Here you guys go.” The waitress came back and set our plates in front of us

“Is that all for now?” She asked cheerful, I nodded and then she walked away.

“Well you need to talk to her about it because I don’t need there to be tension in the room when we’re all together.” I twirled some of the noodles on my fork.

“I know, I’ll talk to her after my shoot tomorrow.” She mumbled while she cut into her pizza.

“You have another shoot tomorrow?” She nodded and then bit down on the slice of pizza.

“Yeah, it’s some lingerie shoot.” I cocked my eyebrow with a smirk.

“Foreal?” I slid my tongue across my bottom. 

“Yep, Imma get you a few copies to put up in your bedroom.”

“Yeah do that..” I nodded.

“I got you baby.” 

**

After we ate, I fought Monet over who will pay. She eventually gave up and let me pay. Now we were just sitting here talking about old memories. I could stay here forever and talk with her but I had something else planned.

“Come on lets go.” I dropped a few dollars on the table for our tip. We both walked out to the car hand and hand.

“Babe, get that backpack out the trunk.” I popped my trunk and then pulled it up for her before walking to the driver side. I got in and turned on the ignition. She closed the trunk and got into the car.

“What’s this?” She asked while she looked own at the bag.

“Open it.” She unzipped the bag and pulled out everything with a smile plastered on her face.

“Whats this for?” She looked over at me. 

“Just get in the back and put that shit on.” She sucked her teeth and then did what she was told. I pulled out the parking lot and made my way to the beach.

“Got me in a fucking back seat changing, acting like imma midget or some shit. I’m too big for all this.” She mumbled while she struggled to change. I chuckled and shook my head. 

“You gotta smart ass mouth, boy I tell ya.”

“What fucking ever.” She said in a preppy tone.

“Man this backseat aint for all this changing and shit.” She mumbled again.

“Do you ever shut yo mouth?” I retorted

“Nigga don’t make me pop you in the back of yo big ass head.” I stopped at a red light and looked at her through my rear view mirror. She was done getting dressed she sat back with her hands twisted to her chest.

“Come up here before the light turn green.” She jumped out the car and opened the door to the passenger side.

“You had me running out there half way naked.” She chuckled and turned up the music on the radio.

“Bro this my shit!” She started getting hype in her seat and started to prepare herself to sing.

“I think I like how your body feel next to me, Aw baby when you kissing me, aw baby when you loving me, I can’t describe what I want to do to you tonight, Aw baby when you come to me, I’ll make it so you’ll never leave.” She started winding and grinding in her seat, shit was making my soldier hype. She looked over at me and pinched my chin.

“Can you roll with me, All over me, Can you take control of me, I just wanna love you baby, Always thinking of you baby…….”I shook my head and parked the car.

“Babe where here.” She shh’d me and climbed over the gear stick and sat  on my lap.  I gripped her ass and she gasped. She kept singing.

“Can you rock with me, Non-stop with me, Can you take it to the top with me, I just wanna love you Chrissy, Always thinking of you baby, Can you roll with me, All over me, Can you take control of me, I just wanna love you Chrissy , Always thinking of you baby.” I started kissing on her neck and she started playing in my curls while moans slipped off her tongue. The song came to an end, and I stopped.

“Let’s go.” I said in a low  voice. She kissed me and nodded. She opened my door and then hopped out the car, I got out after her. She opened the back seats door and grabbed my backpack. She opened it and pulled the hat out the hat that was in there, and the shades.

“Girl, its night time.” I laughed and snatched the hat out of her hand. She put the backpack on her back and mean mugged me. she tried to grab it but I switched it into my other hand

“Chris stop!” She chuckled and tried to grab it again.

“Nope..” I pulled it away and jogged around the car.

“Nigga, you play too much.” She started taking the bobby pens out of her hair and I started taking off my suit. I had some trunks underneath, I came prepared.  After I was finished I put her hat on my head and put my suit in the back seat. I looked over at Monet and she was putting her hair into a messy bun.

“Imma be  waiting for you on the sand baby.” I winked and walked towards the steps that led down to the beach….

“Ahh Yaaa Bitch!” Monet yelled, and jumped on my back when I finally stepped foot on the sand. I stumbled forward a little, she grabbed the hat off my head and placed it on her head.

“You are not light Monet. You almost broke a niggas back.” I gripped onto the back of her thighs and she wrapped her arms around my neck. I walked her over to the water and just stood there looking out at the ocean. She set her chin on my shoulder and hummed.

“This is so beautiful.” She muttered.

“Like you……”

“Well hot damn, you gonna make me blush.” She said in a country accent. I chuckled. “But foreal Chris I just want to let you know, I’m not gonna leave you again.” She sounded so sincere.

“Promise me you wont…” I murmured.

“I promise baby, I’m here to stay too. ” She kissed my neck.

“I like it that way.” I dropped my head back and puckered my lips. She pecked my forehead, then my nose, and then my lips.

**

Monet’s Outfits

1st:http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=46900041

2nd:http://www.polyvore.com/chapter_31/set?id=46814842

Chris Outfit (he had curls in the chapter tho!)

http://instagr.am/p/JGqQW1sUIT/

Chris

Next Day

“Ma, imma miss you.” I  stretched my arm out behind her neck.

We were in Bow’s moms living room just chilling and talking about everything. It was my mom, Ty’s Mom, Bow’s Mom, Ty, Bow, Anise, Janise and Me. No sign of Monet or Sophia. I wouldn’t even be surprise if she didn’t come at all, and I wouldn’t even give a fuck. 

“Imma miss you too baby.” She kissed me on the cheek and everyone in the room ‘aww’d’.

 Ding Dong!

When the doorbell rang the crew turned their heads and looked at me wide eye’d. They make shit look so obvious. They just stared at me making me feel uncomfortable.

“Is someone gonna answer the door?” Ty’s mom asked.

“I’ll get it.” Anise hopped up and jogged her way to the door.

“Chris, why are they looking at you like that?” Mama whispered in my ear. I shrugged, trying to dismiss the subject. I really didn’t feel like talking about it.

As soon as I heard the door open, I heard her angelic voice. I closed my eyes for a couple second trying to recompose myself because I could feel my adrenaline rising. I really wanted to ask her a million question when she stepped foot in this room, but then that would lead my mom to ask me a billion questions and I don’t want her all up in this. I love my mom, yes I do but she can get real nosey at times and I hate to say this but she would make things worse.

“Is everyone here?” I heard Monet ask.

“Yeah, EVERYONE.” I heard Anise emphasize on ‘Everyone’ and then Monet let out a loud sigh. I looked over at Ty and he mouthed ‘You cool?’, and I nodded.

Anise and Monet walked into the room quietly, I looked at Monet and she looked beautiful. She was wearing one of those half tank tops, with some ripped jean shorts, a black blazer, black heels, and her hair was still curly. She was looking so fine.

“Hey guys?” Monet smiled wide showing her pearly whites and then she walked further into the living with Sophia on her hip. Anise went back to the spot that was next to Ty on the L shaped couch.

Monet let Sophia down, and Sophia immediately ran over to me. She reached her hands out with a sad face. I picked her up and sat her on my lap. She wrapped her little arms around my neck and placed her cheek on my chest.

“I missed you yellow.” she mumbled, with her eyes shut. 

“I missed you too.” She opened her eyes and looked up at me, and then looked down at my mom.

“Hey Mama.” Sophia said softly.

“Hi sweetheart.” Mama kissed her on the forehead, and Sophia giggled. I looked up and Monet was still standing by the door looking at me, while she bit the inside of her bottom lip.

“Honey you can sit down.” Bow’s mom said patting the seat next to her. Monet took her eyes off me, dropping her glance to the ground while she slowly walked her way to the love seat where Bow’s mom sat.

“So, where have you been?” Janise asked instantly, squinting her eyes at Monet.

“None of your business.” Monet spat.

“You’re a runaway bitch!” Janise spat back hopping up from her seat and Monet did the same. Bow was trying to make Janise sit back down by her leg but she wouldn’t budge.

“You need to stay out of my business! This shit has nothing to do with you so why you bugging!?!” Monet yelled, while she stepped a couple steps towards Janise. They both had rage in their eyes.

“Okay ladies, chill out.” Mama Stevenson said

“Imma take Sophia upstairs.” I got up with Sophia in my arms, and I walked towards the staircase. I jogged up  them and made my way down the long hall way. I pushed the door open to the guest room, and laid Sophia down on the bed.

“Is sissy gonna be okay?” She asked while she got comfortable under the covers.

“Yeah, we’re gonna make sure she is. Okay?” I smiled, and she nodded.

“I love you yellow..” She mumbled while she slowly drifted to sleep.

“I love you too baby girl.” I bent down and kissed her on the cheek.

I made my way out of the room, and then all I could hear was arguing. I quickly jogged my way down the stairs to witness Janise and Monet face to face. They both were fiery red.

“Monet, you need to learn how to face your fucking problems! You piss me off with this insecure shit! You need to let go of the past!”

“So it’s my fault my life was screwed up Janise? Huh? You know everything, and it amazes me that you don’t get it! My life is fucked up!” Monet screamed in her face. “I didn’t plan on raising my sister on my own! I didn’t plan on having to go to my parent’s graveyards! I didn’t plan on this shit Janise! It’s not fucking easy! I wake up every morning thinking about how my life would have went if all that shit didn’t happen! Yeah I’m fucking insecure and you know why! So don’t come up to me with this bullshit! It’s not easy to let go of the past! You wouldn’t understand because you don’t have that much shit in your past! I used to get fucking abused and my baby sister had to witness that shit! I couldn’t even get away without being scared for both of our lives! So sorry if I can’t let go of the fucking past Janise, and since you’re tired of my problems. Imma just leave with my problems! I love you Janise, but you just don’t understand. No one does.” She yelled, and grabbed her purse off the couch. She ran passed me, stopping in front of the staircase.

“Monet..” I walked towards her and tried to grab her arm but she wouldn’t let me. 

“leave me the fuck alone!” She cried while she ran up the stairs. 

“Baby..” I chased her and finally got a grip on her arm.

“Chris I’m so fucked up. J-just leave me, you deserve better. I’m a mess” She looked up at me with glossy eyes, and mascara dripping down her face.

“I told you that I’m here to stay. I mean that shit Monet, don’t doubt me.” I grabbed her face with both of my hands and wiped away her tears with my thumbs. She bit down on her bottom lip and closed her eyes, next thing I know she started breaking down. Tears were coming down her face  quick.

“I’m so sorry…I’m sorry” Her body trembled.

“Shhh…”I pulled her into me and wrapped my arms around her.

“I shouldn’t have left..” She muttered.

“Babe, we can talk about this later.” I rubbed her back while we rocked back and forth in each other’s arms.

“Chris, I need to leave!” Mama yelled up the stairs. Monet brought her head up.

“What you doing today?” I asked. She licked her lips and then turned her head for a quick second

“I have a shoot today and I need to take Sophia to school.”  I nodded and then let go of her. I put my hands in my pockets then looked down at my shoes.

“CHRISTOPHER COME ON!!!” Mama yelled again.

“Ma I’m coming, hold on!” I shouted back.

“Bye Chris.” She turned on her heels, she was about to walk down the hall until I grabbed her pulling her back by her arm. She crashed into my chest, I bent down and kissed her deeply. I missed her soft lips and the way our mouths moved together. I slipped my tongue into her mouth and our tongues started to wrestle with each other. I could hear my mom cussing me out, but right now I was just so into this. I sucked on Monet’s bottom lip and then pecked her lips one more time before pulling away. I rested my forehead on hers.

“I love you baby, and I’m not gonna leave you. I promise.”She nodded and the nibbled down on her bottom lip.

“I love you too.” She mumbled after letting her bottom lip pop back in place, I pecked her lips one more time and then ran down the stairs.

“Boy, I’m about to whoop yo ass with a switch.” Mama said with her arms crossed to her chest.

“Mom, just go out to the car.” I chuckled a little. She started walking out the door while she mumbled things under her breath.  I got into my Range Rover and turned on the car, waiting for her to come on. When she finally did get in the car she was talking a whole bunch of mess still.

“Chill please..” I laughed and turned up my music, I looked back and started backing out.

“Wait!” Mama yelled. I quickly pressed my foot on the brakes and turned to look at her crazy. Monet came to mama’s side of the car and knocked lightly on the window. Her face was still red and her massacre was still messed up, but at least she had a smile on her face.

Mama rolled down the window and Monet pulled up her shirt a little trying to cover her cleavage that she was showing.

“Bye Mama.” Monet said sweetly poking her head into the car, they gave each other cheek kisses.

“You okay baby?” Mama asked out of concern, Monet looked over at me and nodded. I licked my lips and looked out the front window with a cheesy ass smile on my face.

“Okay, take care honey.” They hugged each other and then Monet stepped away from the car. While we drove out the driveway Monet was waving goodbye.

Monet

When they drove away, I jogged back into the house and rushed up the stairs. When I walked into the guest room that Sophia was in, Janise was sitting Indian style on the bed starring at the door. I didn’t have time to hear her bitching about how I live my life. I know I need to change some of my ways, and I’m truly trying. I don’t need her to make me feel even more worst about myself.

“Man Janise I don’t have time for this.” I murmured while I picked Sophia up from off the bed laying her head on my shoulder.

“I just wanted to say sorry…” She said below a whisper and then she looked down at her lap

“Janise we can talk about this later but right now I really have to go..” She nodded and then I walked fast out of the house without saying goodbye to anyone. If I’m not on time for this wedding photo-shoot they’re gonna take money out of my check and I don’t need that. I quickly buckled Sophia in her booster seat and then hoped in the front seat. As soon as I turned my car on my phone started to ring, I pulled out the drive way before answering the call. When I was about to answer it, it stopped ringing.

A couple minutes later it started ringing again and I pushed the button on my steering wheel. Chris’s voice came booming out of my speakers.

“Babe, what you doing after your photo-shoot?”

“Umm nothing, Sophia is going over Ashley’s. I need to get my stuff from my friend’s house.” I lied.

“What friend?” He asked, being noisy.

“Don’t worry about, but what did you have in mind?”

“Just come over my house when you’re done.”

“You don’t have to work today?”

“Naw, not until tomorrow.”

“You have to work on Saturday.” I asked with a sad tone

“Yeah, and I have to work late too.”

“Man, that fucking sucks.”

“Right, but umm I need to go we’re at the airport.”

“Mkay…” I mumbled as I turned into the elementary parking lot.

“I really do love you Monet..” He said sincerely.

“I love you too, Chris.” I said as I started fixing my makeup in the rear view mirror. 

“Bye baby.” He said sweetly.

“Bye babe.” We both hung up at the same time and then I picked up my purse from the passenger seat. I got out the car and opened the back door. I unbuckled Sophia from her car seat and then placed her on my hip.

“Sophia you have to wake up..” I pushed a few stray hairs away from her face and started walking towards the school.

**

I stepped in the building with a Mocha Frappe in my hand, this time when I walked in people weren’t rushing me to the dressing room. I made my way to the back of the building and that’s where everyone was, including Karson.

Wait, What? Karson?

“Finally!” Kelly hopped out off the couch and came over to link her arm with mine. I didn’t even pay an inch of attention to her. My eyes were stuck on Karson, I felt like I couldn’t control them. They wouldn’t move off him.  He was staring back at me with a little smirk on his face.

“So let’s get you dressed.” Kelly said as she walked me to the dressing room.

“Kelly, why is Karson here?” I sat down in the chair that I was assigned.

“He’s apart of your crew.” I turned around in my chair and looked at her confused.

Pause.

“What? My crew?” I looked around and noticed that all the people that were around me were the same people that were at the other Photo-shoot.

“Yep,  Karson doesn’t have anything to do with this one but he still insisted to come.” She smiled and gripped on to my shoulders.

“You told him he wasn’t needed right?”

“Yes, I told him he could go home but he said he needed to talk to you.” She winked at me in the mirror with a grin.

“I have a boyfriend, Kelly.” I assured her

“Boyfriend number two.” She sang and walked out the room gracefully.

She has me all wrong, I’m not that type of girl. I stick with one guy and that’s it. Karson and I can be friends but something more than that? Naw I don’t think so. Chris is my everything at the moment, and no one is gonna come between that.

“It’s nice to see you again Ms. Johnson.” My hairstylist said as she started on my hair.

“Just call me Monet.” I smiled and took my phone out of my purse. I unlocked my screen and I had 3 unread messages.

From: Deion

Moms and I are out if you need to get into the house the spare key is under the smallest rock in her garden.

I replied an quick ‘Okay.’, I would text him about me moving back out but I’ll leave that alone until I get out this photo shoot.

From: Right Hand (Anise)

Baby, you know we love you. Janise is just a little crabby. Who knows why but she is. Call me when you get the chance.

I didn’t reply to her text message I just went to the next.

From: My Main Bitch (Shakira)

Main call me when you get this, I got some shit to tell you.

I already knew what this call was gonna be about, but this time around I’m not gonna let it get to me because Chris already told me that he was here to stay. No worries. I put my phone back in my purse and looked up in the mirror; my hair stylist was already half way done.

When everything was done, I truly looked beautiful not to toot my horn or anything but I was looking fine. I was wearing a Vera Wang ivory wedding dress, and some ivory open toe heels. I had golden glittery eye shadow on with a little blush, eye liner and a thick coat of mascara on. When I walked on set the photographer put two thumbs up making a smile appear on my face.

“Okay beautiful, are you ready?” He asked as he put his eye to the camera.

“Yep..” I went over to the stool and struck a pose quick. That’s when shot after shot after shot was taken.

**

“You looked very gorgeous.” I turned away from the snack table with a California roll stuffed in my mouth. When I saw who it was I chewed on the roll slowly, and then let it slide down my throat smoothly.

“Thank you.” I smiled a little and then looked around the room. No one was near. Just Karson and I

“You never called me.” He said and stepped closer to me with his hands in his pockets.

“I was kind of busy.” I picked up my cup of coffee off the table and took a sip out of it.

“Well, would you like to go out for lunch today?”

“I can’t, I’m busy.” He walked closer and rested his back on the tall snack table.

“Damn, you’re one busy girl.” He chuckled.

“Yeah, My Boyfriend has me up and moving.” I took another sip of my coffee and looked at him in the corner of my eye.

“How long have you guys been dating.” He took his hands out of his pocket and turned his snapback to the side.

“Why does it matter?” I squinted my eyes and then threw my cup away in the trash can that was next to the table.

“I was just wondering.” He shrugged.

“Well stop wondering. I like to keep my private life, private.” I left him there with his mouth wide open. I went back to the crew and said my goodbyes. When I was about to walk out the building Karson came out of the Snack room, and he bit down on his bottom lip. I rolled my eyes and pushed my purse farther up my shoulder.

When I got in my car, I instantly called Kira back.

“Hey Main!” Shakira screamed

“Hey baby! Whats up?” I put my key in its slot and turned my car on.

“She’s coming down there.” I backed out the parking lot with the phone inbetween my ear and my shoulder.

“Who?” I furrowed my eyebrows.

“Rachel.”

“Oh, Okay…”

“You’re not upset?” Shakira asked surprised

“Naw, she bringing Chris’s son?”

“Yeah, and Alivia loose pussy ass coming down there too.” I let out a sigh, I really don’t like that bitch.

“She better stay away from me. But what’s the babys’ name?”

“Anthony. They call him Ant for short. Man, that little nigga look just like chris.” Shakira chuckled, and I smiled a little. “Naw but foreal Mo, Rachel cool peeps don’t just start shit with her for nothing.”

“Kira, why would I do that?” I questioned

“Mo, come on now.”

“Naw if I’m gonna fuck with you, it’s gonna be for a reason.”

“Alright foreal though ya’ll might become tight. Never know.”

“Right, you never know.” I pulled into Chris’s drive way and parked behind his Range. I turned off my car and slumped down in my seat.

“What you doing.” She asked, and then I heard a whole bunch of commotion in the background. 

“I’m at Chris’s.”

“Oh ya’ll cool now? I knew it!” I chuckled a little and she did the same. “Aye but I’m a let you go, Mijo want me to join him in the shower.”

“Eww! Freaks!” I laughed out.

“Shutup you can’t be talking! Janise recorded ya’ll sex noises the other night homie and she sent it to everyone in the crew!” Shakira started cracking up, my mouth flew wide open.

“Youre fucking lying!” I laughed

“Naw, she sent em last night.”

“I swear imma get her.”

“Bitch don’t hurt Jay, imma come down there and chop Chris’s dick off, bitch then you gonna be down in the dirt. You probably gonna have a panic attack, you gonna be like ‘OMG NO MO DICK FO ME! WHAT ME GON DO!’”  She said the last part in a Chinese accent. I rolled my eyes and hopped out the car.

“I’m about to tell Chris what you said.” I walked up his porch and opened the door with the key he gave me.

“Go ahead! I’m not scared of Big Bird.”

“Babe!” I yelled and my voice echoed through out the house.

“In here.” He replied back, I followed his voice which led me into the dining room. This nigga was in here eating 3 hamburgers.

“Kira said she gonna chop yo dick off.” I poked my bottom lip out.

“Aww hell to the naw, I gotta make love to my baby. Kira fall back son, before I call Mijo and tell him to shut yo ass up. Shove that dick down yo throat.” Chris shouted, and my mouth flew open because I already knew Kira was about to go off.

“YOU BIG ASS NIGGA! I WILL PUT MY FOOT SO FAR UP YO ASS, DON’T MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE AND BEAT YO SISQO LOOKING ASS!” Kira yelled through the phone, Chris just chuckled and got up from the table. He kissed me on the cheek and made his way into the kitchen.

“Shakira imma call you later babe.” I said.

“TELL YO MAN-“ I hung up on her before she could say anything else.

“Christopher, Where are we going.” I set my purse on the dining room table. I walked into the kitchen and made my way to the fridge. I took out a Gatorade and then hopped up on the counter next to the fridge. Chris washed off his plate and then walked in between my legs.

“It’s a surprise.” He smiled and then pecked me on the lips. 

Rachel

“Liv I never liked Chris like that. I just fucked him that night because I was drunk.” I lied

“Are you sure?” She asked as we helped each other pack our bags.

“I’m positive.” I lied once again.

I’ve lied about a million times to many people

They would always ask……So, How do you feel about Chris?

I would just tell them that ‘I didn’t give two fucks about that nigga.’

But the truth is I do…….

I’ve liked Chris since 6^th grade when I moved to Tappahannock, Virginia. We had from Miami for family purposes, I was so upset that we had to move there because I heard it was a bum fuck town. But, everything changed when I walked into my first class on the first day.

*Flashback*

I walked into the class room and showed the teacher my schedule. She looked at my schedule for a little while scanning. For what reason? I don’t know. My name is clearly on top of the damn paper, and her class is the first one. 

“Well Rachel, you can seat  right next to Christopher.” She pointed towards the back of the room where a group of boys were close together.

“Man, lady I told you to call me Chris!” He spat.

“Hush boy!” she pointed her wrinkled brown finger at him and he rolled his eyes. I chuckled a little in the inside and made my way to the back of the room. I sat next to him and set my backpack next my seat. I pulled out my English notebook and my pen.

“What’s your name again?”

I sat up and looked beside me. Chris was looking at me from head to toe, while he licked his lips. This boy was gorgeous, he was more than gorgeous. I couldn’t even explain how fine this boy was. The freckles that were splattered all over his face, the nice full pink lips, and the brown eyes. They weren’t just ordinary brown eyes they had a little twinkle.

“Ummm, Rachel.” I blushed and then turned my head trying not to let him see me pink in the face.

“I’m Chris.” I turned back around and nodded.

“Nice to meet you.”

“You too beautiful.” He winked and then bit down on his bottom lip.

That’s exactly when I fell in love with him. I will never forget that day.

Chris was nice throughout Middle school, but when we got to High school everything changed. He became the star basketball player, and I even became the head cheerleader just for him to ask me out or something. But, he never did. We fucked every once and a while, but he would always forget my name. That shit pissed me off. 

*Flashback Ends*

When Alivia told me yesterday that he has a girlfriend, I think my heart broke into pieces. Why couldn’t he ask me out back in high school? Why didn’t we ever date? Why wasn’t I his girlfriend, When I showed him my all? What was so special about her?

People wonder why I don’t want ant to meet his dad. It’s because I don’t want to face Chris again, I don’t want Chris to break my sons heart like he broke mine. 

Janise

I woke up with a big ass headache, from all of the shots of patron I had last night. The party was live last night until Anise and I saw Monet crying outside with her phone to her ears. When we found out Chris had a kid, shit was shocking. Monet had a look of confusion the whole time she was on the phone. When she storm back into the party after getting off the phone with Shakira, we already knew she was gonna blow up. Since something like this happened to her once before.  She doesn’t like females from the past. I wouldn’t be surprise if she left last night. 

I turned my body in the bed so that I was face to face with Shad. He was snoring loudly with his mouth wide open, it made me chuckle to myself. I kissed him on his forehead and he shifted his body a little but he didn’t wake up. I slowly got out the bed and as soon as my feet hit the ground, I could feel it all coming up. I rushed to the bathroom and lifted up the seat to the toilet throwing up the patron and even the tacos I had before I went to bed last night. I flushed the toilet and then turned on the faucet to the sink. I brushed my teeth quickly and then wiped my mouth with my wash cloth that was placed neatly in the shower.

I skipped my way out of the room with a smile on my face and made my way downstairs. When I reached the kitchen Chris was sitting at the island fully dressed with his head rested on the surface.

“Goodmorning..” I said as I walked towards the refrigerator, he looked up and gave me a phony ass smile. I opened the fridge and took out my gallon of orange juice.

“What’s wrong Chris?” I asked as I walked around the island and sat next to him.

“I thought we were like coo with everything, but then she ups and leaves. She didn’t even say a goodbye or anything shit aint right.” He shook his head and rubbed his hands together.

“Go figures..” I chuckled and brought the jug to my lips gulping some of the orange juice down.

“Why you say that?” He turned his body around giving me his full attention.

“She has insecurity problem and sometimes she doesn’t know what to do about them. Most likely she didn’t pick a fight with you because you hid the situation from her and it probably wasn’t because you have a kid. It’s probably all about your kid’s mom. Something like this happened before.” Chris didn’t say anything he just looked at me like I had two heads or some shit.

“I know Monet, and she’s scared that ummmm…” I looked at him waiting for him to give me a name.

“Rachel.”

“Rachel is gonna take you from her, that’s the biggest problem in Monet’s eyes. So she’s trying to run from the problem. I’m not saying that it’s right though.” I took another gulp of orange juice.

“Okay, but I told her I wasn’t gonna leave her.” He sat up on the stool fully and still gave me that weird look.

“Yeah and mostly likely she probably believed you, until this whole thing came up. Like I said before she has been through something like this before, and it’s just a hurtful walk down memory road. You guys just need to sit down and talk.”

“I tried to talk to her last night but she wanted to have a screaming match.”

“Well just give her a couple days Chris and then she should be in her right mind.”

“A couple days, naw to be foreal I don’t have time for all this childish shit.” Chris mumbled before he got off his stool and made his way to the door.

“Chris if she comes back please just sit down and talk to her. I swear things are gonna get better.”  I begged because I know Monet like the back of my hand.

“Whatever, I’ll think about it.” Chris placed his snapback on his head and then walked out the house. I locked it behind him and let out a sigh.

“It’s always something with her.” I mumbled to myself, and skipped my way back upstairs.

Monet

The Night Before

When I picked up Sophia, I told Mama J that I would come by Mama Moss’s house tomorrow before Chris took her to the airport for her trip back to Virginia. I was gonna go against it at first, since I’m trying to get away so I could think things through, but I didn’t want Mama to go back without me saying a goodbye. She smiled and gave me a kiss on the cheek before I left the house. After that I got back in my car with a sleeping Sophia in the backseat, and I made my way to our condo.

We got back to the condo, I was gonna go over Ms. Cook’s tonight but I’m too tired. So I just decided to crash here for the night. 

**

The next morning I started to pack our things, I didn’t pack much because I didn’t plan on staying with them for long. I didn’t plan on leaving Chris completely. When I was on my way to Mama Moss’s house last night I actually started thinking, shit was happening all over again. The first and second time something like this happened I didn’t react as bad, but since this is the third time something in me just made me overact. Most of the things I said to chris yesterday didn’t even bother me all that much, the thing that bothered me the most was that a girl from his past was coming back into his life.  My insecurities were taking over again, but just like I did with Kenny I need to find a way to control them.

I wanted Chris to trust me so bad, but look at me. I’m acting like I can’t trust him with being faithful. I have a reason for that though. Every time I date a guy and a chick from their past comes in the picture, I think of my father. The day he came back from being gone so long, my 13^th birthday, he told me he had infidelity problems. He told me not to let a guy with that problem come anywhere near me. I didn’t want any of my boyfriends to end up like my dad, he fucking died in a river. I don’t know how my dad died, but I have a feeling that it was from the problem he had.

I remember the day when she came back into his life and fucked up our whole family, I remember it like it was yesterday.

*Flashback*

My mom was out of town with her friends, they were in Las Vegas. My dad and I were having a fun time while she was gone, every day we did something new. He surprised me every single day. Today we had went to the park, and out to eat. My dad and I both started craving ice cream but we didn’t want just any ole’ ice cream, we wanted Breyer’s.

We walked into Wal-Mart hand in hand, My dad was swinging my arm back and forth making me giggle. Whenever I was around my dad I was happy. He always makes me jump out of excitement.

“Shawn is that you?” A female’s voice asked from behind us. My dad turned around and a big grin appeared on his face.

“Vanessa. How are you beautiful?” I looked up at my dad and scrunched up my face.

“I’ve been doing pretty good, how about you?” She smiled and I looked at her rubbing up his arm.  

“Been doing well, I have a wife and my baby right here.” My dad looked down at me and smiled.

“This is Ms. Vanessa we went to college together, Monet say Hi.” The lady bent down to my level and pinched my cheeks.

“Youre such a pretty girl.” She chimed.

“Thank You.” I mumbled and then hid behind my dad’s leg.

“Monet go pick out some ice cream.” My dad said without even looking at me, he was just staring at this gorgeous woman infront of us. I nodded and skipped down the freezer aisle stopping in front of the door that had my favorite ice cream, cookies & cream. I opened the door and picked up the gallon of ice cream, when I closed it back and looked down the aisle where my dad was I saw him hugging the lady tightly. I saw him whisper something in her ear, which made her blush.

I started walking back towards them, and when my dad noticed he quickly dropped his hands to his side. I handed my dad the ice cream and grabbed a hold of his empty hand.

“Well it was nice seeing you again Ness.” My dad licked his lips and looked at her from head to toe.

“Make sure you call me Shawny boo..” She bit down on her bottom lip and sashayed away. My dad looked down at me and bit down on the inside of his bottom lip. 

“Umm can we keep this a secret?” My dad asked as we made our way to the cash register, I nodded.

I didn’t really know why he wanted to me to keep it a secret I just went with the flow, but now I know.

After that day my dad would hardly be home, and when he was home most of the time he would be on his phone. My dad and I still had a close connection though, when he wasn’t doing those things he would be spending time with me. But he never gave my mom attention after that day where we ran into Vanessa, only time he showed affection towards her was the day when they made Sophia.

*Flashback ends*

I’m just so scared that I’m gonna lose Chris like how my mom lost my dad. I love Chris too much I wouldn’t be able to handle it. If the man I love so much, left me for his baby’s mother I wouldn’t be able to go on. So, I came to realize that all the shit I did last night was because I wanted to run away from the relationship before that shit starts to happen….But now I know, Chris really doesn’t deserve to be alone in this situation; he needs someone by his side. See I was so out of it, I didn’t even have the time to think about the positive sides of me being with Chris through this whole process. I’m gonna be there for him but still I need this time now to better myself or else my insecurity problem is gonna come back to bite me in the ass.

I pulled into Ms. Cook’s driveway, and then turned off the ignition. I rested my head on the steering wheel while my hands were on either side of it. I let out a sigh, and then brought my head back up. I got out and took Sophia out of her booster seat. I was about to get our stuff from the trunk until I heard his voice.

“Mo, I got that…” Deion came running off their porch towards me with a smirk on his face.

“Oh My Gosh Deion you look so different!” I squealed.

“I can same about you miss. I’m too good to call a brotha.” He chuckled while he took my things out of my trunk.

“The phone works both ways nigga.” I laughed and made my way to the front door. As soon as I stepped foot into the house my nose sniffed out Ms. Cook’s homemade snicker doodle cookies. I followed the smell until I hit the kitchen where I saw Ms. Cook sitting at the dining room table with her reading glasses on while she looked down at some paper, it looked like a bill.

“Hello..” I said sweetly, Ms. Cook looked up and her eyes got wide. She dropped the paper that was in her hand and quickly got out of her seat.

“Monet baby, is that you?” I nodded with a grin still on my face.

“Goodness, you have grown. I remember when you were just a young teenager.” She took Sophia out of my hand and rocked her in her arms.

“Mo, I’m taking your things to your old room.” Deion shouted.

“Okay.” I replied. Ms. Cook walked into the living room, while she hummed. She laid Sophia down on the couch and then grabbed me into a hug.

“I missed you so much honey.” She rubbed my back lightly, and then she let go. She pulled me back into the kitchen.

“I missed you too.” I smiled, and then sat down in one of the dining room chairs.

“Well, let’s talk. Why are you here?”

“Dang, you don’t beat around the bush do you?” I laughed, but she didn’t. I coughed lightly and then looked over at the clock that was above the gas stove.

“Well I came to get away and to think. You know how people need their space every once and while.” I looked down at my hands, they were folded on the table.

“What’s going on baby girl?”

“I have a boyfriend and-“ she cut me off before I could finish

“Is it that Andrew guy, uhh I don’t like him Monet. I don’t understand-“ She started to ramble on, so I stop her before she could go any further

“Let me just finish, please.” I smiled and she nodded.

“I have a new boyfriend, he’s name is Chris and well umm things have been going pretty well. Until yesterday, we went to a party and one of my best friends called me telling me about how Chris has a child out in New York. She said the kid’s mother moved in with this girl that I dislike strongly. I kind of went crazy and like I don’t know what took over me.” I dropped my head on the table and I could feel myself tearing up.

“So you think he’s gonna leave you for his child’s mother?” I nodded without bringing up my head.

“Monet we’ve been through this before and What did I tell you last time.”

“But-“ I picked up my head about to say something until she shut me up with the hand.

“No buts, if you love that boy you would not leave him at a rough time like this. Stop thinking about yourself Monet, start thinking about the people around you.”

“I know, I’m just scared. I don’t want to lose him like I did my father and Kenny.”

“Baby, I really don’t want to look at it like this but maybe god brought them to heaven so that you could get to Chris. God has a destination for you already mapped out sweetheart, he’s just finding ways to get you there. Maybe having a family with Chris is your destination, so stop fighting things off. ” She rubbed my back softly.

“I kind of understand now, but can I still stay here for a couple days?” I sniffed.

“Yes, just make sure you call the young boy.” She got up from out of her seat and walked out the kitchen.

I took my phone out of my pocket and looked down at the screen. It was a picture of Chris and I kissing in front of the castle at Disney world, it brought a smile on my face. I went into my contacts and stopped at Chris’s name debating on if I should call him now or later because I know I’m not his favorite person at the moment. I hovered my fingers over his name before I had enough pride to push down on call. I put the phone to my ear and the rings continually kept coming. I was about to hang up  until I heard his sexy ass voice.

“What?” He asked.

“Chris , umm..” I couldn’t think of anything to say, it felt like my mind went blank.

“Monet, foreal I don’t have time for your fucking games. I’m at work right now, and you’re wasting my time” “He spat. I could feel my tears coming back.

“I’m so sorry, soo sorry. I know I probably get on your last nerves it’s just it’s just…we need to sit down and talk.”

“Oh so now you wanna talk….” He chuckled darkly

“Chris, I really do love you. I can’t even describe how much I love you.” I wiped away the tears that were streaming down my face.

“Then why did you leave, is that what you’re gonna do every time we argue? Up and run away?” He questioned.

“Chris..” I whispered.

“Naw Monet, like I woke up this morning happy as shit because I thought we could work some things out but I wake up and see that you’re not next to me. That shit hurts Monet. You wanna know why, because you made me fucking promise not to leave you but here you are doing what you expected from me.” I could hear the anger in his voice, and I totally understood.

“So can we have a seat down and talk about this shit?” I begged.

“Man, I don’t know. You might up and leave in the middle of our talk.”

“Are you gonna hold that against me for forever?”

“Maybe!” He shouted.

“We really need to talk things out because I have some shit I need to tell you.”

“I’ll think about it.” He mumbled.

“Chris, please just let me explain” I cried.

Everything was falling apart, because of me.

“Damn Monet, I said I’ll fucking think about it.” He snapped before hanging up on me and that’s when the tears came falling down my face like a waterfall.

Shakira

After telling Monet about Rachel’s kid Anthony, Mijo tried to give me some long as speech about how I shouldn’t have told her because it wasn’t my place to. Yadda Yadda Yadda. I shut that shit down real quick. I was not about to let my best friend sit here and not know that her boyfriend has a fucking son. But, I didn‘t know the chick was gonna act like that though, wilding out and shit. Mo crazy. But anyways, they gonna be fine. Rachel cool people, so when Monet meets her things will go back to normal. These bitch ass people need to stop worrying and let life take its course.

“Shakira can you go get the door!” Mijo shouted from in the bathroom; I was too deep into my thoughts to realize that someone was at the door. I quickly got off our bed and made my way to the door. When I opened it Rachel, Anthony and that Ho was here.

“Hey!” I said directly to Rachel and Anthony not paying an inch of attention to Alivia’s nasty ass.

“Kira, how you doing?” Rachel brought me into a hug and I hugged her back. After hugging her I bent down and hugged Anthony. He was so adorable, but that’s no surprise he’s Chris’s kid. After hugging him I turned around and walked towards our living room.

“Rachel can you close the door behind you, make sure you keep the rats outside.” I could hear Rachel snicker a little behind me, and I could hear Alivia kiss her teeth.

“Babe, who was that?” Mijo asked coming out of our bedroom looking fine like always.

“Rachel, Anthony and some whore.” I chuckled to myself and sat on the couch.

“You’re gonna be nice right?” Mijo raised an eyebrow, and I could hear the clank of Rachel’s heels coming into the living room.

“Yeah..” I mumbled, Mijo smiled and bent down to kiss me.

“Becareful Mijo you might get herpes.” Alivia thought she was funny, but what was really about to be funny was my fist connecting with her mouth.

Right when that ho said that I jumped off of the couch and punched her right in the lips, Mijo grabbed me and threw me back on the couch. Alivia was standing next to Rachel with her hand on her lip, I could see the blood trickling down from the side of her mouth. I smiled to myself.

“Man, Mijo you need to control yo chick…” Alivia Murmured.

“Not to be rude, but why are ya’ll here?” Mijo asked blocking me from them.

“I need to go back to L.A to grab some things, and I was hoping you could get our tickets.” Alivia mumbled with her hand still covering her mouth.

“Our?” Mijo questioned.

“Yeah, Rachel wanna go down to L.A and check everything out.” Rachel nodded and grabbed Anthony’s hand.

“And she wants to meet up with Chris.” Mijo added and the smile on Rachel’s face suddenly vanished.

She seriously doesn’t want Anthony to meet his father. 

Chris

How did she find out? That’s the only question that repeatedly came up in my mind.

“What?” I asked confused.

“Nigga you know what I’m talking about!” She pointed her finger in my face, and her veins were popping out of her forehead.

“Where did you get that from?” I scrunched up face

“Shakira…But that don’t matter right now. why didn’t you tell me chris?” She cried out.

I looked around the room and everyone was still looking at us, Bow made his way through the crowd toward us and then rested his hand on my shoulder.

“Ayee go take this upstairs bruh.” Bow patted my back, and that’s exactly what I did. I grabbed Monet’s hand and we walked slowly up the stairs not a word was exchanged. All I could hear was her sniffles.  I walked down the straight hall way until we reached the guest room. We walked into it and I locked the door behind me. We both kicked our shoes off at the door, because that was one of Bow’s rules.

No shoes in the bedrooms.

“So you’re not gonna answer me?” Monet asked breaking me out of my thoughts and wiped her face with the sleeve of her shirt. I sat down on the bed and put my head in my hands.

“I should’ve told you from the start.” I mumbled

“I can’t believe this shit. It’s all fucking true” Monet yelled. I looked up at her and the tears were coming down full speed now. She started pacing around the room.

“We can get through this.” I tried to grab her hand when she walked pass me but she threw it up so I couldn’t

“Chris, I don’t know……like I don’t think I can handle it.” She shook her head and looked at me with red eyes.

I swear my heart broke, the way she looked at me just made me feel so bad about this whole situation.

“So you gonna leave me?” I squinted my eyes at her.

“I don’t fucking know Chris!” She screamed.

“Don’t scream at me.” I muttered.

“Shutup…Imma do what the fuck I want.” She stepped in front of me and started rolling her neck.

“You really need to chill the fuck out Monet.” I said sternly

“Oh okay, I’m sorry that my mind is going crazy right now because my boyfriend has a child in New York that I didn’t know anything about. Well excuse me if I’m scared. I’m scared that imma have to be a step mom and I feel as if i’m gonna be the worst, I’m scared because I feel like their gonna come into your life and your gonna forget about Sophia & I. I’m scared that your baby mama is gonna steal you from me. I don’t want to lose you, I don’t. ” She dropped her head and started crying again. I grabbed her waist and pulled her towards me. She plopped down on my lap and buried her face into my chest. I rocked her back and forth while she gripped the back of my shirt with both of her hands.

“Those things aren’t gonna happen. Please just don’t leave me, I need you.” I stroked her hair.

“I don’t know, I don’t know…” She kept mumbling those three words while her tears soaked through my shirt.  

“Why do you keep saying you don’t know?” She sat up and looked at me. She started playing with the chain that was around my neck.

“Chris you’re not understanding the situation. First you hide shit from me, and that’s one of my biggest pet peeves. Now you have a kid Chris, I’m just not ready for all this it’s too much.” I pushed her lightly trying to get her off me and then she stopped playing with my chain. She looked at me confused and got off my lap.

I don’t know why, but I was becoming angry. Like I been through some shit with her and she’s been through some shit with me.  Why would she just leave me after the progress we’ve made? How can she just easily throw everything away just because she found out I had a kid? She doesn’t know about the whole situation so why is she jumping to conclusions and shit. How does she know there’s gonna be baby mama drama? She doesn’t know anything about Rachel. She doesn’t know anything except that I have a child.

I laughed darkly at my thoughts and then shook my head. I got up and walked over towards the window.

“Why are you laughing?” She asked.

I didn’t say a thing, I just looked out the window.

“Chris why fuck are you laughing?” She yelled once more. I turned around, that’s when a picture frame came flying towards me but it missed me and hit the wall instead.

“What the fuck bitch?” I roared

“Oh so I’m a bitch now?” She cocked her head to the side with her eyes bugged out.

“You acting like one right now!”

“Nigga you the one keeping secrets and shit! You the bitch made nigga around here. Maybe if you would’ve fucking told me from the beginning we wouldn’t be here right now. You just like every other guy and I’m fucking tired of it.” She spat.

“But you don’t know shit. If you would shut the fuck up and let me explain this shit to you then we could go on with our motherfucking lives!” I yelled and then my phone vibrated. I pulled it out of my pants to see that it was Mijo calling me, but before I could slide the arrow across the screen Monet snatched it out my hand and then threw it at the wall in front of us. My phone was now on the floor in a a lot of pieces. I yanked her arm and pulled her towards me.

“Why the fuck did you just do that?” I gritted out

“I was talking to you and you were just gonna ignore me by answering your call? I think not. Now get the fuck off of me.” She tried to get out my grip but she couldn’t I’m way stronger than her.

“naw you gonna listen to what I have to say.”

“No I’m not!” She started wiggling her body still trying to get out my grip. I backed her up to the wall and pinned both her hands above her head.

“Naw you are.” She stopped trying to get away and looked into my eyes. I could see a glimpse of the mad woman I met back at the club a couple months ago. 

“Back in high school I used to fuck bitches from left to right. I guess at this one party I fucked the head cheerleader while I was drunk and I didn’t have a condom that’s what Mijo told me the day when I found out that she was pregnant with my kid. I was gonna go find her but she had already moved. I would ask her friends for her number but they said she changed everything.”

“Why didn’t she tell you she was pregnant?” Monet asked.

“She did a couple days before Mijo told me, but I thought she was lying because I never really fucked a girl before that without a condom. But I love you Monet, and I don’t want you to be mad at me baby” I tried to kiss her but she moved her head to the side.

“I’m still mad Chris, you could’ve told me.” She said with her head still turned, I let out a sigh and looked down at our socks.

“How was I supposed to tell you?” I murmured.

“It couldn’t have been that fucking hard!”

“Not this again.” I thought to myself.

“Like to be foreal, I wasn’t even mad at the fact that you have a kid. I was mad that you didn’t fucking tell me!” She yelled

“I didn’t know how to!” I yelled back and then looked up at her.

“You know what I’m tired of talking about this shit, let me go.” Instead of letting her go, I kissed her on the lips softly.  She didn’t kiss back she just look down at my lips.

“Chris stop…” She said softly and I bent down to kiss her again.

“Monet I love you.” I bit down on her bottom lip softly and pulled it towards me slowly. I opened my mouth slightly letting her bottom lip pop back.

“I don’t give a fuck..” She said below a whisper while she stared down at my lips again.

Monet

“So you don’t love me anymore?” He asked while he started pulling my shorts down with one of his hands while the other hand still had mine pinned up on the wall and then I heard my shorts drop down to floor a few seconds later.

“Uhhhh..” I looked down at his hands they were rubbing up my thighs. He made his way to the hem of my shirt and slowly started to lift it up.

“You not gonna answer me?” He took it off and then started sucking on my neck.

“I don’t- Oh Shit!” He had moved my thong to the side and shoved two fingers deep inside. He started pumping fast, making my shit  extra wet. I stepped out of my shorts and raised my left leg up the wall giving him full access.

“Chris…” I whimpered and then I started bouncing on his fingers. His lips brushed over mine until I smashed mine onto his. We kissed soppily, our tongues tangling with each other. Chris broke the kiss and bit down on his bottom lip while he look down at his fingersfucking me.

“Shit Shit ….I’m about to-FUCKKKK!” My whole body started to shake, Chris dropped my hands from off the wall and then I instantly gripped the zipper of his pants. I quickly unzipped them, they dropped to his feet and he stepped out of them. I helped him pull off his shirt and then I kissed his chest one good time.  He grabbed my legs and picked me up; I wrapped my legs around his waist. He walked over to the bed and placed my back on the mattress. His body was hovering over me as he kissed down my chest.

“Aye chris ya’ll still in here?” Bow knocked on the door and I could hear Janise asking him a million questions in the background. Chris lifted up his head and looked at the door. I started pulling down his boxers. I wanted him inside of me now.

“Yes bruh, go away.” Chris replied, and picked his jeans up from off the floor. He took out a magnum from his pocket and then threw his jeans across the room. He handed me the condom and I ripped the wrapper open with my teeth.

“Alright……Hold on, ya’ll spending a night?”

“Nigga leave us alone.” Chris chuckled and I did the same. Chris kicked his boxers across the room and I slipped the condom on his dick while his hands were on either side of me.

“Naw bruh answer my damn question!” I heard Janise laughing in the back ground. Chris grabbed his dick and started rubbing the head on my clit. I moaned softly and  placed my hand on the back of chris’s neck. Unexpectedly Chris shoved his whole dick inside of me.

“OH FUCK!” I screamed

“I know ya’ll niggas aint fucking in my house!” Bow laughed out with Janise.  Chris gripped my waist and slammed me onto his dick, making my boobs slap my chin.

“Shit.” Chris Groaned

“Oh Oh Oh…” I moaned and grabbed a hand full of my hair.

“Man whatever.” I heard bow mumble. After they left Chris went harder, I didn’t even know that was possible.

“Yessssss fuck me!” I yelled as I looked up at Chris’s sex faces. His mouth was slightly open and his face was extra red. He was looking down at his dick going in and out of me. Then he looked up at me, when he saw that I was looking at him he licked his lips and smirked.

“You.like.this.shit?” He gritted out each word after each pump.

“Yes daddy! Oh shit..I’m cummi-“ I couldn’t even finish what I was about to say because right then I came all over his dick. Chris slowed his strokes down and then pulled out.

“on all fours.” I flipped over getting on my hands and knees. I arched my back and moved all my hair over my right shoulder. I looked up at the headboard and bit down on my bottom lip as Chris slowly made his way back into me. He slapped my left ass cheek once, making it burn. When he got all of him in me he started going in like there was no tomorrow. My pussy walls wrapped around his dick tightly as soon as he entered me.

“Damn girl you tight as hell.” Chris grabbed a chunk of my hair pulling my head back.

“Ahhhh!” I gripped the beds comforter in my hands while this nigga was in my gut.

“You love me Monet?”

“Chris, I don’t…” He slammed into me really hard when I said the word ‘don’t’, making a tear come out my eye.

“You don’t what Monet?” He got a tighter grip on my hair with his left hand, as his right hand was tightly gripping my waist he was slamming into me making my pussy walls swell up.

“Oh Chris, I love you okay!” I screamed out, he slowed down a bit and loosened his grip on my hair.

“That’s what I like to hear.” I could hear the grin in his voice without even looking back at him.

**

Chris and I were lying down naked in bed together. He was sleeping peacefully with his arm wrapped around my waist, but as for me I couldn’t go to sleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about this kid thing. 

I know I love Chris with all of my heart but this just isn’t what I want in my life right now, yeah I take care of my baby sister but that’s a different story. I’ve been with her from day one she wasn’t some kid I just met. Something in my gut was telling me this wasn’t gonna turn out how we want it to be.

Maybe we just need a break from each other, some time to think. Chris needs to worry about his son and how he’s gonna be a part of his life instead of trying to make me happy. He needs to do what’s right, and I’m gonna help him with that.

I slowly lifted Chris’s arm from off me and sat up in the bed trying not to make too much noise. I got out the bed slowly and then rested Chris’s hand in the spot where I was laying. I grabbed my things from off the floor and tiptoed my way into the bathroom. I quickly  put my clothes back on and then took my keys out my purse. I took my phone out my purse and looked at the time. It was 2:30 a.m, I really didn’t want to bother Mama but I needed to.

I dialed Mama’s number and then placed my purse on my shoulder. I grabbed my keys off the bathroom counter and then mama’s graceful voice came out of the phones speaker.

“Hi sweetheart.. Why are you calling it’s pretty late?”

“Oh I’m sorry, were you sleep?” I whispered making sure Chris wouldn’t wake up.

“No we’re watching a Tyler Perry play…Baby, why are you whispering?” She chuckled

“Umm Chris is sleep I don’t want to wake him up, but I just called to let you know that I’m coming to pick up Sophia.”

“Oh okay, well see you in a little.”

“Alright mama.”  We both hung up and I made my way to the door.

I scrolled down my contacts and stopped at Deion’s name.

To: Deion

Can Sophia and I stay at your house for a little while?

I walked out the bathroom and the room quietly. I jogged my way down the stairs and out of the house. When I got into my car my phone suddenly started to vibrate. I looked down at it and smiled.

From: Deion

Sure, I’m staying over moms. She probably will be excited to see you. Every time she sees a picture of Kenny she thinks of you.

I simply texted back ‘okay, on my way’ and then turned on my ignition.

Chris and I need time apart. This is the best for the both of us.

Monet

I woke up around 7 am and I was just staring up at the ceiling thinking about everything my life consists of. The one thing my life consist of the most is drama and I could feel the drama appearing. I don’t know when or where, but I do know I’m prepared. After a hour of just staring up at the ceiling my phone started to ring. I quickly grabbed it off my nightstand and looked at the caller id, it read Yellow. I sat up in my bed and slide the arrow across the screen.

“Hey baby..”

“Wassup..”  his voice was raspy.

“Did you just wake up?” I asked as I threw the covers of my body and walked to the bathroom.

“Yeah momma made me get up.” He smacked his lips.

“Why?” I laughed.

“Man, she was talking about we need to walk the block or some shit.” He groaned.

“Well go ahead and get yo stroll on.”

“Yeah, youre real funny.” He said sarcastically.

“Chris hurry up!” I heard mama yell in the background.

“Alright moms, I’m talking to your ‘daughter in law’.””

“Oh tell her I said Hi and she needs to be here in 2 hours.” Mama said

“You hear that?” Chris asked

“Yes babe.”

“Okay, imma go now. I love you girl.”

“I love you too capn crunch looking nigga.”

“Imma tackle yo ass when I see you.”  He chuckled.

“You ain’t gonna do shiiiiiitttt!”

“Alright, babe watch yo back and that ass.” I giggled and shook my head.

“Bye Christopher.”

“Bye Monet.” I hung up right after he said his goodbye and then brushed my teeth. I washed my face and then walked out into the kitchen. Sophia was sitting on the stool looking at one of her highlights magazines. I walked over to her and kissed her on the cheek.

“Goodmorning babygirl.” I sat next to her and she put her magazine down.

“I saw some gooey thing in the trash can, and when I picked it up it had some white nasty stuff on it.” She scrunched up her lips. “What is it?”

I tried to remember what I threw in the trash can for the past 2 days. I haven’t really been here for the past 2 days so I didn’t know exactly what she was talking about. I got up from my seat and looked in the trash can. There I saw one thing, and I let out a sigh.

It was the condom Chris used the other day when we were fucking in the kitchen.

“Ummm it’s protection.” I walked back over to her.

“from what?” she cocked her head to the side.

“Ask me in about 10 more years.” I smiled trying to dismiss the conversation.

“Okay.” She shrugged and picked her magazine back up.

“You need to go get dressed lil mama, before you be late.” I patted her shoulder.

She hopped off the stool and ran to her room; I followed behind her and stopped at the door frame.

“What you wanna wear?”

“My jean shirt and some uhh black jeans.”

“Alright, go pack up your backpack.” I said as I walked into her closet.

I was gonna take Sophia out with us today so she could hang out with the girls but I didn’t know we were going this early. So she will just have to join us afterwards.

**

I finished getting both of us dressed and then went into the kitchen to pack Sophia’s lunch. I told Chris he didn’t have to come today since his mom is here visiting. He needed to spend that time with his mother rather than me. He sees me mostly every day, but he only sees his mom every once and a while.

“You’re picking me up today right?” She asked and I nodded while I placed all the things in her lunch box.

“Yay!” She jumped up and down. She put her backpack on her back and stared at me while I put the things back where they belonged.

“Why are you staring at me?” I chuckled.

“I like your outfit.” She smiled and I smiled back.

“Thanks baby girl, I like yours to.” I handed her the lunch box and then walked towards the door.

“Well duh you bought it, you should like it.” She giggled and then skipped down the hall to the elevator.

“You got a smart mouth.” I pushed the button to the elevator and it opened instantly. We walked in and Sophia was skipping around.

“Thank you very much sweetheart.” She said as we waited for the ding. I shook my head and leaned against the railing.

**

I knocked on the door and waited for someone to answer. I tapped my feet on the porch and looked up at the sky. I heard the door unlock and I turned back around to see Chris shirtless. He was rubbing his eye and grabbing his junk.

“Chris really, right in front of all your neighbors?” I laughed

“Man I don’t give a fuck.” He walked back into the house and I followed behind him. I shut and locked the door. Chris walked up to me and grabbed my waist. He pulled me closer to him and I rested my hands on his chest.

“Damn you looking all elegant today.” His breath was cool against my lips.

“You like it?” I smiled.

“I like it, but you know what I like better?” He asked

“What?”

“When you don’t have anything on.” He let go of my waist and grabbed my ass. He kissed me softly and his tongue found its way into my mouth, just when we were about to really get into it mama cleared her throat.

“Oh so yall gonna get freaky right in front of the door way?” Chris turned around and looked at his mom, I did the same.

“This my house, I can do whatever I please.” Chris rolled his neck at his mom, and next thing I know she slaps him right across the face. I bend over with my hands on my knees and I start cracking up.

“Now what boy?” She said with both her hands out with a ‘I wish a nigga would’ look, which made me laugh even harder.

“Whatever..” He mumbled with his hand on his cheek and then he pecked me on the lips one last time before storming his way up the stairs.

“He’s such a cry baby.” Mama laughed and then linked her arm with mine.

“I know right.” We walked out the house and into my car.

On our way to Ty’s house mama was talking to me about baby Chris and baby Mijo.

“Them boys were bad, defiantly Chris.” She shook his head. “This one time he super glued some girl to the wall, he told me the girl wouldn’t give him a kiss and I asked him why not. He said because he had kissed some other girl earlier that day.”

“That’s a mess.” I said as I turned into Ty’s driveway.

“I’m just glad he’s decided to settle down, I was tired of seeing girls running in and out of my house. I knew they weren’t just there to kick it as they used to say, they were there too get nasty. He was playing me as a fool.” Mama took out her phone and I’m guessing she dialed Mama Stevenson’s number.

“Yeah were outside…..Okay…We’ll be waiting…Bye.” She hung up and then put her phone back into her purse.

“Well I’m glad he decided to settle down with me. Like I’m glad he picked me out of all the girls he used to mess with. It makes me feel real special.” I smiled wide and put my hands on the steering wheel.

“Yeah you are a very special girl Monet, not just because of Chris but you just seem like a shining star. Out of all the stars out there, you seem like the brightest.” Mama said looking out of the front window. I looked over at Mama and I could feel the tears coming.

“Thanks mama.” I bent over the arm rest and gave her a hug, she returned one and I felt the tears stream down my face.

“The lord has big plans for you Monet, don’t try to control anything just let things flow.” I nodded and then wiped my eyes with my jacket sleeve. (thank god for waterproof mascara)  Anise, Janise and Mama Stevenson came out the house with smiles on their faces. Mama Stevenson was the first to come in the car, then it was Anise and then Janise…

“Hello Ms. Brown, My name is Janise.” Janise stuck her hand inbetween our seats and mama shook it. I’m pretty sure if we weren’t in the car she would’ve gave her a hug.

“It’s nice to meet you honey…..and call me Mama” After giving mama a handshake, Janise sat back in her seat and buckled her seatbelt.

**

“I want my toes to be silver.” Anise told the lady that was giving her a pedicure. The lady nodded and proceeded with filing her toenails.

Mama Stevenson and Mama went to pick up Sophia for me, after went roamed around the mall shopping. While we waited for them to come back we decided to get our toes and nails done. We had already got our hands down, and now we we’re on our toes.

“You know bow having a party tonight?” Janise asked, as she looked down at her phone.

“Where?” I asked

“At our house, Chris and Ty already there. They told us to drop off the moms at Bow’s moms house and Sophia.” Anise and I both nodded.

“Did you meet his mom yet?” I asked Janise

“Yeah, I  meet her about a week ago.” 

“Why didn’t you tell us?” Anise asked.

“I didn’t know it was that serious.” She mugged her sister.

“Well it is next time tell us or imma have to chop your neck off.” Anise joked.

“Whatever hoe… Antyways.” She turned her head to look at me.

“We showing a lot of skin tonight?” She asked, and I smiled

“You want to?”

“Hell yeah, this the only night though.” I nodded and the looked down. I watched the lady polished the white tip on my toes.

“I’m not showing skin…Ty would be pissed.” Anise said

“Bitch that’s why I didn’t ask you, you never show a whole bunch of skin anyways.”

“Don’t get smart jay, I’ll call mommy right now!” Anise threatened.

“Okay? What mommy gonna do to me? I’m grown don’t forget.” Janise rolled her eyes, the lady that was doing her feet was finish so Janise wobbled her way to the drying area.

“So how is it going with Chris’s mom?” Anise asked

“I love her Anise, she just made my day earlier.”

“What happen?” Anise sat up in the chair and looked at me.

“She was just telling me how I was special from a lot of girls, and it made me feel better about myself. But how is it going with Mama Stevenson?” I asked as the lady started putting clear polish over my toenails

“She’s a sweetheart, and Michael acts like a straight kid around her. It’s so adorable.” Anise chuckled.

“That’s Ty period though.”

“No he’s the biggest kid around her.” Right when she said that the girls came into the shop and Sophia ran her way to the front desk. Mama said something to the lady at the front desk and Sophia skipped her way over towards me.

“Mama said I can get my toes done.” Sophia said as she tried to climb her little tail on the only chair open. Mama came over and helped her up.

“What color you want?” Mama asked Sophia.

“Purple..” She beamed and Mama walked over to the wall to pick out the color.

“You say thank you to mama when she comes back, you hear me?” I asked looking at Soph and she nodded. Mama Stevenson walked over to Anise and started conversating with her.

“Thank you mama!” Sophia yelled and everyone in the shop looked over at us with smiles on their faces. Mama came over here and started laughing.

“You couldn’t wait until I got over here?” Mama gave the lady the nail polish Sophia asked for and walked over towards me. 

“Bow’s mom told me about tonight, we’re going to the cheesecake factory while ya’ll out getting your dance on.” Mama said and then rested her shoulder on my chair.

“Thanks Mama…” I kissed her on her cheek.

“It’s all love honey.”

Chris

Ty and I came over here earlier to help out with the set up for Bow’s party,  so a nigga was tired. The party has been going for a little and it’s hyped already. I’m seating on the couch with a red cup full of Ciroc, ‘High Definition by Rick Ross’ is blasting out of the speakers that are placed all around the house.

“Hi Chris.” Some thick hoe sat next to me and crossed her legs.

“Wassup.” I gave her the head nod.

“You wanna dance?” She asked and I took sip out of my cup. The song changed to ‘Lights Down Low’ and I looked over at the girl.

“Yeah let’s go.” I got off the couch and grabbed the girl’s hand. We walked over to where everyone was dancing. I stood there with my cup in my hand as this chick rubbed her ass on me. She was working it, but I wasn’t giving her anything back because I didn’t feel like it. The song stopped in the middle of Waka’s part and then ‘All My Bitches’ came on. Everyone looked at the front of the house and in came the girls.

“Ayye the mains are in here!” Bow yelled in the Microphone by the DJ.

I looked at Monet and my baby was looking good. I licked my lips slowly and left the bitch that I was dancing with. I walked over to Monet and she smiled. She was wearing a shirt that stopped below her breast, and had cut outs on the sleeves, she was wearing white shorts, with some concords, and Her hair was extra curly.

“Hi baby.” She walked up to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.

“How you doing?” I asked wrapping my arms around her waist.

“I’m good, come sit with me.” She grabbed my hand and led me back to the couch that I was sitting on earlier. I sat down and she sat down on my lap, I handed her my cup and she took a sip. She started dancing on my lap and then looked around the party with the cup still in her hand.

“You having fun so far?” She asked looking down at me.

“Yeah, I’m tired though.” I took my snapback off my head and brushed my hair with my hand.

“You wanna go home?” She yelled over the music.

“Naw, let’s stay here for a little while longer.” She nodded and took another sip out of the cup.

“Nice little ass back there….”

“Awww shit!!!!” Monet handed me the cup and got up making her way to the area where they were dancing. Next thing I know everyone was making a circle around something. I got up and made my way through the crowd. When I was in front I saw Monet, Anise and Janise popping they asses to ‘Booty Me Down’ it was like some professional shit too. They had their own little routine and everything. I smiled and crossed my arms to my chest.  Bow and Ty came over to me and started cheesing like me.

“Dawg, Monet is popping it like no other!” Ty said and I turned to give him a death stare

“Man I’m just saying chill!” Ty laughed.

“She is though, the twins are doing it but Monet she is DOING it.” Bow laughed and he dapped Ty.

When the song came to an end Monet came over to me with a devilish grin on her face, ‘Nice & Slow’ came on. She started grinding on my dick, her ass was on beat with the song. Her moves are something serious. I started grinding back and I held one of her hands up in the air as she worked her ass on CJ. She dropped to the floor and slowly made her way back up.

“Damn Mo..” I mumbled and looked down at the works. My soldier was starting to get excited. Monet looked back at me and bit down on her bottom lip then I started really getting into it, moving my hips with hers.

“Aye shout out to the Freak A Leek couple of the night! Chris and Mo!” Ty yelled into the Mic with a laugh.

“Shut up!” Mo and I said in unison. Her phone started to ring and she pulled it out her pocket. She answered it while she gyrated her ass on my dick still.

“I can’t hear you Shakira………….hold up.” She turned around and pecked me on the lips. Then she squeezed her way through the crowd towards the door.

“You seen Janise around?” Bow asked while he danced to ‘Walking Lick’ with his drink in his hand.

“Naw man.”  I shook my head and started bobbing my head

“Where Monet go?”

“Outside….Shakira called.”

“CHRIS!” I heard Monet yell, but I couldn’t see her I could hear the anger in her voice though.

Man, What I do now?

She finally reached me with the twins behind her, and tears were streaming down her cheeks. I walked towards her confused, what made her upset so quick?

“What baby?” I pulled her into me and looked down at her. I was concerned.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” She shoved me away from her, and started crying harder. The music stopped and everyone turned their attention to us.

“What didn’t I tell you?”

“You have a fucking kid Chris!” She spat.

Oh shit.

Monet

“I’m about to meet his mom Shakira.” I had the phone in between my ear and shoulder,  while I rubbed my body down with lotion. Chris was in the kitchen waiting for me.

“Alright…So what you call me for? You better hurry up before he leave yo ass.” She said.

“I’m so nervous…” I started putting my underwear on and my skinny jeans, I was gonna wear shorts but then she might think I’m a whore.

It’s all about first impressions.

“Just breathe, you’re gonna be fine.” Shakira said in an irritated tone.

“I miss you Kira..” I poked my bottom lip out as if she could see me.

“I miss you too, can’t wait till you guys come down for thanksgiving!” She beamed.

“That’s so far away, imma die.”

“You a mess, you better get dress girl! Chris probably piss as fuck right now.” She was right, it’s 7 am and we need to be at the airport by 8:30.

“You’re right, I haven’t even done my hair yet. I guess I’ll talk to you later babe.” I  mumbled with sadness in my voice.

“I’ll talk to you later, love you Moo.”

“Nigga I ain’t no cow..” I laughed “But love you too Kira.”

I hung up and then went into my closet to grab my white North Face hoodie. I grabbed my Nike flip-flops and then went into the bathroom to do a quick messy bun. I put eye liner on my eyes and applied some lip balm on my lips. I walked into my bedroom and grabbed my large Chanel purse; I put all of my necessities in it.  I skipped my way into the kitchen.

He was standing by the island while he ate the breakfast I had made him early this morning. He walked to the sink putting his plate in it; he still hadn’t noticed I was in here with him. He stayed at the sink and took out his phone. I snuck up behind him and jumped on his back. He stumbled forward a little and placed his hands on the sink.

“Boo!” I whispered in his ear.

“Damn Mo, trynna break a niggas back.” He laughed.

“Whatever………….Baby, carry me out…” I was still on his back trying my hardest to stay on. He helped me up his back and then I wrapped my legs around his waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck and I rested my chin on his shoulder while he walked to the door.

“Babe I’m nervous.” I muttered.

“Don’t be…Just act yourself.” He opened the door and then stepped out, locking it behind him.

“What if she doesn’t like me?”

“I don’t know..please just stop stressing that’s gonna make everything worst.” He said while he pressed the button for the elevator.

“Okay…” I said lowly and kissed his neck softly.

“You’re gonna do fine..” He said as we stepped into the elevator.

**

We were in the car waiting for his mom to come out. She called Chris and told him that she was waiting for her bags. That was about 12 minutes ago so she should be on her way.

I had my hands in on my legs and my left knee was shaking up and down, I couldn’t control it. I was biting on the inside of my bottom lip as I looked out the window waiting for Ms. Brown.

“Baby, you’re making me nervous right now, chill out please.” Chris grabbed my hand and started rubbing the top of my hand with his thumb. I looked over at him and gave him an reassuring smile.

“Alright, I’ll try.” I leaned forward and he met me half way. We kissed softly and then looked at each other with a smirk on our faces.

Knock Knock..

I turned my head quick and there was a beautiful lady at my door. I looked over to Chris and he immediately hoped out the car. I saw him run around the car and gave her a tight hug. When they kind of walked away from my door I hopped out and smiled at the both of them. When Ms. Brown saw me she let go of Chris and came walking towards me.

“You must be Monet..” She brought me into a hug and I hugged her back. When she let go, I looked at her and was amazed by how beautiful she was. She looked like she could be Chris’s twin.

“Nice to meet you Ms. Brown..” I smiled and grabbed both of her hands. I looked over at Chris and he was putting her bags into the car.

“Oh no, We’re not having that. Call me Mama.” She squeezed my right cheek lightly and giggled.

“Well we have a lot planned for you mama.”  I walked her over to the passenger side and opened the door for her.

“Thank you baby.” She got into the car and I shut the door slowly. I was about to get into the car until Chris grabbed my arm.

“She really likes you.” He smiled wide.

“How do you know?”

“She never acted like this with any girl.”

“Chris that’s because you were a player, but now that you’re in a relation-“ He cut me off.

“I haven’t told her yet Monet..”

“What?!” My eyes got big and my mouth fell open.

“Chill, I’m telling her tonight. Imma drop you off back at the condo, you go get Sophia and then imma take ya’ll out tonight.”

“Alright Chris, this better go swell.” I pointed my finger in his face and slit my eyes.

“Don’t worry baby…” He bent over to kiss me but I stopped him with the hand

“Urrttt, not until you tell her.” I turned on my heels and got in the car. Chris shut the door for me and then jogged to the driver side.  

“So, Monet where are you from?” Mama asked me as we drove off.

“Here, Los Angeles.”

“How did you guys meet?” She looked at Chris and then back at me.

“Mama she turned me down at the club.” Chris pouted.

“That’s what you get for being so cocky.”

“Why are you taking her side?” He looked at her confused.

“Because you always need a little rejection in life Christopher.” He smacked his lips and then gave his attention back to the road.

“Have you guys been intimate?” Mama asked, and I could feel my cheeks turn red. I acted as if I was interested in the wallpaper of my phone.

“MAMA!” Chris looked at her like she was crazy.

“Boy don’t yell at me!” She yelled in reply. “ I just want to make sure you guys practice safe sex that’s all.”

“We got it mom.” Chris said.

“I’m just making sure Chris.” She chuckled and then looked back at me again. “How old are you young lady?”

“Well I’m turning 21 on October 19th” Mama nodded and then turned back to face front.

So far she seems to be a very nice and loving lady. I could see myself telling her everything; I’ve been needing a mother figure for the longest since I haven’t talked to Kenny’s mom lately. Mama reminded me so much of Kenny’s mother, they both care about their sons deeply and they both know how to keep a smile on your face.

**

“Soph go get your purple dress.” I patted her shoulder and she ran into her room. I walked out the kitchen and into my bedroom. I looked through my closet for my floral sundress, after rummaging through my whole wardrobe I finally found it.

“Sis someone’s at the door.” Sophia said and then ran back out my room. I set my things on the bed and made my way to the front door.

“Karson?” I looked at him confused.

“Yeah, ummm here you dropped this in the parking lot.” He handed me the charm bracelet my dad bought me on my 13^th birthday.

“Ohh thanks.” I got it and then looked up at him with a smile.

“Don’t think I’m a creeper, because i’m not I got your address form Kelly.” He laughed and then rested his shoulder on doorframe.

“Well it’s cool,  I would invite you in but umm I’m going out in a little.” I said. He looked down both ends of the hall and then at me.

“You seem chill, and I would like to take you out on a FRIENDLY lunch or something.” He licked his lips, making my heart do back flips.

“Yeah sure, that would be fun. Here let me get your my number.”  I pulled out my phone and went to new contact. He gave me his number and then I gave him mine. 

“Imma let you go ahead and finish what you were doing. See you around beautiful.” He smirked and then made his way down the hall.

“thanks for bring me this.” I shouted down the hall. I shut the door and then went back to what I was doing.

Hopefully Chris is cool with me having guy friends,  if his not I don’t know what to tell him because regardless of what he says I’m going out to lunch with Karson. I would feel so bad if I stood him up. If Chris doesn’t like the idea of me having guy friends then maybe I would just go on this lunch with Karson and then never speak to him again.

Yeah, that’s a good idea.

Chris

My mom wanted to stop at Ty’s to see Mama Stevenson. When we knocked on the door, a smiling Anise answered.

“Hi Chris… and this must be the beautiful mother.”

“Yes ma’am.” Mama pulled her into a hug and then Anise stepped aside to let us in. We started walking down the hall to the living room.

“So what’s your name sweetheart?” Mama asked.

“Anise…but my family calls me Nis. So you can call me Nis if you please.”

“You girls have such pretty names.” Mama said, we walked into the living room and there sat  Mama Stevenson. She’s been like a second mom to me ever since I moved out here. Whenever I need something she’s there, since my mom doesn’t live out here.

“Joyce..” Mama Stevenson got up from her seat and walked over to give my mom they hugged and started talking. Ty got up and gave me dap. After we gave each other love we sat down in whatever seat was available.

“So where’s your girlfriend?” Mama Stevenson asked.

My body went numb immediately. I looked at mama and she looked so confused. She turned and looked at me.

“Mom!” Ty gave his mom the death stare and Mama Stevenson brought her hand to her mouth

“Girlfriend?” Mama questioned.

“Uhhh yeah…” I brushed my head with my hand.” I was gonna tell you at dinner today, but umm I can tell you now I guess.”

“So Monet’s your girlfriend?” A smiled started to form on my mother’s face.

“Yeah..” I mumbled.

“Oh! The lord has answered my prayer!” Everybody in the room started to laugh.

“Ma what you trying to say?”

“I’ve been praying that you settle down, with a nice young lady.”

“Well where is she?” Mama Stevenson asked again.

“At her condo getting dressed for tonight.” I answered and slumped down in the couch

“Well Anise and I were planning a girls day out for tomorrow. We invited her sister already now we’re inviting you guys.” She was referring to Mama and Monet.

“Yeah, I’ll ask Monet tonight.” Mama said with a smile still plastered on her face. I placed my arm over her shoulder and brought her into a hug.

**

Monet and Sophia came out the Condo hand in hand. They were smiling and giggling. Mama looked over at me with her eyebrows scrunched up.

“Oh yeah, that’s her sister.” I forgot to tell her that part.

“Oh kay, cause I was about to have a heart attack if that was her daughter.” Mama said.

“It kinda is, she’s been taking care of her ever since their parents died.” I said and turned on the car because they were getting closer.

“She seems like a very strong girl.” Mama said

“She is.” The girls got in the car still giggling.

“Hi Mama.” Monet said as she snapped Sophia’s seat belt on.

“Hey baby, I heard about ya’ll little relationship.” Monet looked up at her and started to blush.

“Oh my gosh..” Monet started chuckling.

“I’m happy for you guys though.” Mama said grabbing Monet’s hand.

“Thank you…Oh where are my manners. This is Sophia.” Monet pointed to Sophia.” Soph this is yellows mom.” I looked in my rearview mirror and saw Sophia’s eyes get big.

“You’re such a cutie.” Mama let go of Monet’s hand and squeezed Sophia’s cheek. Sophia squealed.

I stopped in front of the restaurant’s door and told the girls to get out so I could park. They got out and I got a decent parking spot. I walked into the restaurant and told the host my last name; she led me to our table. I looked at My mom and Monet they seemed to be in a deep conversation. Sophia was sitting next to my mom with her head on mama’s arm. So I sat next to Monet and placed my arm around her shoulder, Monet looked at me and smiled.  I bent over and pecked her on the lips. 

“So what are you gonna do for your birthday Monet?”

“I don’t know, probably something with Chris and Sophia.” She shrugged, we really haven’t talked about her birthday because I had something planned already and it’s gonna be a surprise.

“Boy you better do something for my daughter in law.” Monet’s smiled got bigger and she looked at me again.

“So she’s your daughter now mom? We’re not even married.” I joked.

“Shut up chris, stop trying to change the subject. “

“Mom please just let me handle it.” I smiled wide.

“Oh whatever, So Mo you want to have a girls day out with the girls tomorrow?” Mama asked.

“Who are the girls?” Monet asked confused.

“Passionaye, Your friend Anise, and her sister.”

“Yeah, that’ll be fun!” Monet beamed “Can Sophia come though?”

“Of course.” Mama said.

Everything has been going great, I hope nothing gets in my way anytime soon because this is the life I’ve been waiting for. 

Shakira

“Mijo, where you going?” I asked.

He was all dressed and had his keys in his hand ready to leave.

“I need to go talk to Alivia about some things.” He said and started walking further to the door. I ran to the door and blocked it.

“No, I’m going with you.” I said.

I will never trust that bitch around my man, she is too sneaky for me.  Now she probably out to get me cause I beat that ass, and she aint about to pay me back by fucking my man. Cause then the bitch is gonna be 6 feet under.

“Alright go get dressed.” He walked to the kitchen island and sat down on a stool.

I skipped to the bedroom with a smile on my face.

This should be interesting.

**

We rolled into the parking lot of some busted up apartments. Mijo turned off the car and then looked over at me.

“What?” I asked with a sweet smirk

“Leave the drama.. Okay?” He raised both eyebrows, and I nodded. “I’m not playing Kira.”

“Okay Mijo, Damn!” I pushed him to the door and laughed.

“Damn you got heavy hands girl.”  He opened his door and I did the same.

“Shut up nigga.” He walked over to my side and held my hand as we walked up to the door.  The devil on my shoulder was telling me to fuck shit up and the angel on my other shoulder was telling me to just zip my lips. It all depends on what happens when this trick opens the door. A couple seconds later the door flew open, and it wasn’t Alivia.

“What the fuck! Is that you mijo!” The girl screamed.

“I know that aint Rae!” They both hugged each other and was smiling ,  I was straight up confused. Mijo let go of the girl and then brought me close to him

“Well this my girl Shakira.” I mugged her.

“I’ve heard about her.”  She smiled. “You fucked Liv up.”

“Why are you smiling about it, isn’t that your friend?” I mugged her even harder

“Yeah but she did need to get her ass beat for what she did.” I nodded and then walked past her into the living room. There was a little boy on the couch watching SpongeBob and was eating a bowl of lucky charms. Mijo and the girl came in laughing. I sat next to the little boy. I spotted the freckles splattered on his face and his big brown eyes. He reminded me of someone, but who?

“oh, this is my son Anthony.” The girl said with that stupid look still on her face.

“Is that-“ She cut Mijo off.

“Yeah..” She mumbled and dropped her head.

“Well you know he was looking for you before you left.” Mijo said. The girl sat in the incline chair next to the TV and Mijo sat next to me.

“Yeah I heard.” She said and started fidgeting with her fingers.

“Then why didn’t you come back.” Mijo’s voice raised.

“I couldn’t it wasn’t my choice to move!” She rose her voice too.

I was sitting here confused as fuck. I didn’t know who they were talking about and what they were talking about. But i’m about to find out, cause shit is starting to get intense and I wanna know why.

“What are ya’ll talking about?” I asked.

“Ant go upstairs please.” The girl smiled at the little boy and he put his bowl on the coffee table. Then skipped his way up the stairs.

“So you not gonna tell him are you?” The girl asked with fear written all over her face, Mijo looked at her with fire in his eyes.

“Hell yeah I’m gonna tell him! That’s my best friend! Why would you keep his son away from him!” Mijo yelled this time.

“Why don’t you leave it! He probably doesn’t give two shits now!” The girl yelled back.

“How do you know? You don’t know shit because you been trying to hide! But shit is about to come to light Rachel and you gonna let my nigga see his son!” Mijo roared. 

“You know what let me just go get Alivia for you..” The girl sniffled a couple times and I could see tears forming in her eyes. She ran up the stairs and then Mijo dropped his head. He held the top of his head with both of his hands.

Everything was coming together now, the big brown eyes, the freckles, the nose structure, and the curls.

That’s definitely his son.

Monet

“Well I have a tropical photo shoot or some shit in like a hour.” I said as Chris’s arms were wrapped around my waist. We were still standing next to his car in the middle of the school parking lot.

“Alrigh…Hold on.” Chris unwrapped his arms and dug in his pockets, taking out the key he had gave me back at the hospital.

“Oh my gosh, how did you get that..” I mumbled and took the key out of his hand.

“You dropped it in my car yesterday….” He smiled and opened his car door.

“Oh sorry..” I mumbled while I put the key on my key chain.

“It’s cool, everything is set up at the condo for now. “ He got in the car with one leg hanging out while he looked up at me.

“Imma go check it out tonight, you gonna coming over?” I raised my eyebrows.

“If you want me to..” He licked his lips slowly.

“Yeah I want you too.” I said as I bent over and pecked him softy on his lips.

“You gonna be on time picking up Soph?” Chris asked as he started up his car.

“I’m not picking her up, Mijo sister is. Ashley is having a slumber party today.” Chris chuckled and shook his head.

“What’s funny nigga?”

“Mijo sister is not good with a whole bunch of little girls; I can’t wait to see how this plans out.”

“Whatever Chris, you’re just a hater.” I rolled my eyes, and he smacked his lips. He reached for my leg and he pulled me down on his lap.

“I’m about to go to work too.” He looked into my eyes while he rubbed up my leg.

“Okay baby…” I grabbed his face with both of my hands and pushed his cheeks in making him have fish lips.

“Mo, stop that shit hurt…” He mumbled.

“Wait I can’t hear you, what was that?” I giggled.

“Girl, get youre palms off me!” He swatted both of my hands away; I rolled my eyes and got up. As I walked away Chris slapped me on my ass hard, making it sting. I looked back at Chris and he bit down on his bottom lip.

“Ow, that hurt you idoit.” I squeezed my ass cheek thinking it would make it feel better.

“Yeah keep doing that.” Chris said seductively, with his bottom lip still in between his teeth. He stared at my ass while I squeezed it tightly. Then, I bounced my right ass cheek with my right hand and then my left with my left hand; I kept doing it while I walked to my car.  When I reached my car I looked at Chris and then smiled because he was still staring at me. I opened my car door, and he lifted his head up so now he was looking at my face.

“Make sure you cum tonight baby..” I winked and got in the car. I laughed a little and set my purse on the passenger seat.

**

“Monet! You’re late!” Kelly yelled at me as soon as I stepped foot into the building, she had set up another photo shoot with one of the best photographers out here in Los Angeles.  She rescheduled the one with Wedding Magazine just for this. When I walked a couple more steps into the building, a few people came rushing over to me. They pulled me to what seemed like the dressing room, and one of the ladies grabbed my arm. She made me sit in one of the chairs and she immediately started working on my makeup.  Then another girl came over and started working on my hair.

I never had all of this done before I usually do my own shit. A couple guys came over to the chair placing clothes in front of me, trying to see which was best.  After throwing almost about 20 outfits in front of me they pick this one piece bathing suit. It was cut out on the sides, the front of the bathing suit was V-Shaped, there were like blue and green palm tree leaves plastered all over the bathing suit. It was pretty cute if you asked me.

Both ladies got done with my hair and makeup. The makeup was something extraordinary, lime green eye shadow on the eye lids, a dark blue and light blue eye shadow on top, she did the Egyptian style for my eye liner, she arched my eyebrows, and put a little lip gloss on my lips. The lady that did my hair did a curly Mohawk, a few curls going over my forehead.

This whole look was pretty different, but I liked it.

“Well this must be the Marvelous Monet Lashay.” I turned my head to see who it was and there stood the photographer, he brought his camera up and took one good snap of me.

`”John, she’s not ready yet.” The lady that did my hair groaned. “We still have to put sand on.”

“Shh Mallory, this is for my blog.” He took a few more pictures and then left.

“Sorry for that Ms. Johnson.” Mallory said as she rubbed oil on my body.

“It’s okay..” I muttered as I watched her do her thing. She then sprinkled sand on my body.  When she was finished she looked at me and smile.

“You’re all done, they’re waiting for you out there.” Mallory said as she turned to her station and started cleaning. I hoped off the chair and walked out the room.

I looked around and then I saw the photographer in his chair talking to some guy. I couldn’t really see the guy because his back was facing me. I looked over at the set and it looked beautiful.  There were palm trees everywhere, big blue & Green flowers,  a lot of sand on the floor, and a yellow lawn chair.  When I made it to the photographer, I finally got to see the guy.

He was stunning, his brown eyes, the smile that was on his face, his teeth were perfect, and his lips were so juicy looking, his neck structure was so appealing. He had some Blue trunks on and I couldn’t keep my eyes off his body, it was oiled, making his abs pop out. Jesus.

I let my eyes go back up to his face and he looked at me with a smirk on his face. 

He knew I was watching him this whole time? How embarrassing.

“So Ms. Johnson this is one of your props.” John patted the beautiful human beings shoulder.

“Hi, I’m Karson…” He reached his hand out for a handshake and I grabbed it slowly.

“Monet.” We shook hands for a little while, and we smiled at each other.

“Okay stop making googly eyes and let’s get this over with, the wife is blowing my phone up.” John yelled. I let go of Karson’s hand and walked over to the set with a smile still on my face.  I could feel Karson’s presence behind me, making my cheeks turn hot. I turned around and he stopped right in front of me

“you’re gorgeous by the way..” Karson said as he walked passed me to seat on the lawn chair.

“Thanks..” I murmured and looked down at my feet, trying to stop myself from blushing.

 This isn’t right, I have a boyfriend.

“No problem beautiful…” He grabbed my hand and pulled me closer.

“Okay Monet sit on his lap.” John said as he adjusted the lens to his camera. I did as he said and Karson wrapped his arms around my waist. I crossed my left leg over my right.

“That’s good..” John said as he was about to take a flick. “Wait…” He put his hand to his chin. “Throw your head back Monet and act like you’re laughing, Karson just smile at her.” We did as he said and he took a couple pictures.

“Great!” John chimed while he kept taking picture after picture.

**

“Well you guys did an excellent job today.”

Karson and I went back to our dressing rooms after we were done. When I came out everybody in the crew were drinking on champagne with a smile on their faces. This was a very happy environment, a care free setting. Karson came out a few minutes later with his phone to his ear, when he got closer to us he brought his phone down  and said hello to everyone. He whispered something into John and Kelly’s ear. They both nodded and went on with their conversations. I walked over to the L shaped couch  in the lounge area and sat down, as soon as I sat my phone started to ring. I took it out and answered it.

“Yes beautiful?” I answered.

“Mo I just met Ty’s mom!” Anise said excitedly.

“Oh my gosh, how did it go?” I asked, and took out my lip balm from my purse

“She’s so sweet. She calls me her daughter already.”

 I am so happy for Anise, the boys she dated before would never let her meet their family and it crushed her.

“That’s great, like do you know how important that is to a guy?” I coated my lips with lip balm.

“Yes that’s why I’m so excitied right now…But I need to go we’re taking her out for dinner. I just wanted to inform my other sister, I told Janise already.”

“Alright have fun boo.”

“Wait hold on, did you and Chris make up yet?”

“Yeah, earlier..” Karson started walking my way.

 “I knew you guys couldn’t be mad at each other forever” Karson sat right next to me and pulled out his phone.

“Yeah, we said we love each other today. You know that’s a big step for Chris.” I chuckled and spread my legs out in front of me. I looked at Karson and his eyes were glued on me but this time he wasn’t smiling.

“Oh Shit… hold on I’m about to go tell Ty. He ain’t about to believe this shit.” She yelled.

“No Anise, just call me later.” I laughed and she said okay. I hung up hearing her yelling telling TY   about what I just told her.

“Who’s Chris?” I looked at him and then bit down on the inside of my bottom lip.

“My boyfriend.”

“Hmmm he’s a very lucky guy.” I could tell his mood had changed drastically, I was about to say something but my phone rung again. I answered it quickly.

“There goes my baby..” I sang.

“Wassup Babe?” He laughed

“About to leave this photo shoot.”

“How was it?”

“It was..” I looked  over at Karson and he wasn’t paying me any attention, he was busy on his phone ”…interesting”

“Whatcha mean?” He asked.

“It was different; I didn’t expect all of this.”

“Well I have a conference call in a little we can talk about it later…I’ll see you tonight?”

“Yeah…” I bit down on my bottom lip.

“Alright bye baby, Love you.”

“Love you too babe.”  I brought my phone down from my ear. I then looked down at the screen and smiled. It was a picture of Chris and I when were at the food court at the mall. Chris had his lips puckered on my cheek, and I was scrunching up my face.

“He must make you happy.” Karson snapped me out of my train of thought.

“Excuse Me?” I furrowed my eyebrows.

“The smile on your face….” 

“Oh yeah he really does..” I looked up at him and started blushing.

“Ummm I have to go I’ll see you around.” Karson stood up and stretched, making his shirt rise. I couldn’t help but take a glance; his body was still perfect without the oil.

“Okay..” I said sweetly, he grabbed my hand and kissed it.

“It was nice to meeting you beautiful.” He winked and walked away.

Chris

“So what time am I picking you up tomorrow?” I asked her.

“Umm around 3 and Chris, make sure you’re not late.”

“Chill out..” I laughed

“Boy don’t talk to me like that. When I see you I’m taking off my belt.”

“No mom!” I yelled, and did a quick stop when the light turned red.

“Then don’t talk to me like I’m one of your buddies.”

“Okay..” I mumbled

“That’s what I thought…….now I can’t wait to meet this lovely young lady you keep talking about.”

As soon as I stepped foot out the building earlier my phone started ringing. When I heard my moms voice on the other line a smile appeared on my face. All my friends know that I’m a mamma’s boy, but I’m fine with that. My mom is number one in my heart and no one can change that. They  can be next to her in that spot, but no one can replace her.

When she told me she was coming down tomorrow, I almost crashed into a pole. This was so unexpected, and I hate not knowing things till the last minute. But Imma have to just get over it, because I’ve been missing her. I haven’t seen her since summer time.

 “Yeah she’s……a cool girl.” I said with a grin on my face

I haven’t told my mom about Monet and I dating because I didn’t know how to. She knows how I am with girls. I never have been able to stick with one girl. This is like the first, so she just might faint when I tell her and we don’t need that. So imma break it down for her when she comes. Imma have to tell Monet the deal, because she would probably blurt it out before we even got out of the airport.

“She sounds like a sweet girl, I’ve talked to Mijo lately and he told me a lot about her.” I felt my heart drop.

I hope he didn’t tell her.

“What he tell you?” I rolled into the condo’s parking lot and parked right next to Monet’s car.

“Just about how nice Monet is.” I let out a sigh of relief.

“Oh Okay, but mom I need to get in the house and clean a little before you come down.” I lied

“Boy, stop lying, you never clean when I’m about to come down.”

“Yeah you’re right, but I do have to go.” I stepped out of my car and made my way into the building.

“That’s all you had to say Christopher….Now goodbye Liar Liar.” I chuckled and pushed the button for the elevator.

“Bye mom..” I stepped into the elevator when the doors open.

“Bye…” After a couple seconds I heard the line go dead. I put my phone in my pocket and started humming while the elevator went up. The door dinged and I stepped out of the elevator, I made my way down the hall and stopped in front of the door. I took out my keys from my pocket and grabbed the right one, putting it into the keyhole.

When I walked in all I heard was Monet singing to one of her favorite songs.

“What kind of girl you like, I know my looks can be deceivin’, Tell me am I your type, My main goal is to please you, What’s on the schedule tonight, Am I the reason you’ll be treatin’, I hope you have an appetite, So tell me, baby, will you come and spend the night” I walked further into the condo, when I reached the kitchen my eyes got big. She had some apron lingerie on with her ass hanging out, she swayed her hips to the song and she was cooking that smelled like heaven.  she didn’t even know I was behind her.“My love is like…wo, My kiss is like…wo, My touch is like…wo, My sex is like…wo, My ass is like…wo, My body’s like…wo, And you’re kissin’ it, So what you think of it?”

“Damn…”I mumbled looking at her tough.  I guess she heard me because she turned around with a smile on her face.

“You ready to eat?” She cocked her eyebrow.

“Yeah.” I muttered as I  looked at her from head to toe.

“Alright…” She turned back around and picked the spoon back up. I took my snapback off my head and set it on the island. I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her waist, with my chin on her shoulder.

“What’s all this for?” I asked as I watched her put some spaghetti on one of the plates that Marlon’s sister brought over today. She turned her head slightly and looked at me.

“It’s a thank you…” She whispered softly. I pecked her lips and then squeezed her ass.

“What the fuck Chris!” She slammed the plate on the counter, and turned around with a angry face. “That hurt!” She pouted.

“I’m sorry baby.” I chuckled a little and tried to reach out to her, but she pushed my hands out the way and gave me a hard look. I laughed harder, she shoved me lightly and I caught her wrist. I slowly walked her to the wall with my hands wrapped around her wrist.

“Say you’re sorry.” I said lowly.

“No shutup.” She rolled her neck, her back was now against the wall and she had no way out.

“Don’t forget that you’re the one pinned up against the wall right now .”

“You aint gonna do shit though..” She said with a smirk.

I went straight for her neck. I started kissing and sucking my way down her neck.  A few moans slipped out of her mouth. I kissed and sucked my way back up and then kissed her chin. I looked at her lips and then looked at her. I could tell by the look in her eyes she wanted it. So that’s exactly what I did, right in this kitchen.

I gave  her what she wanted.

**

After I busted a quick nut in the kitchen, we took a shower, and then I busted another. We went back into the kitchen about two hours later to eat. We had to eat in the bedroom since her things haven’t came yet. She told me she got a email this morning telling her it should be here by tomorrow. They found the sets she wanted at a near by Ashley’s. I told her about my  mom coming tomorrow and she started freaking out.

“So are you bringing her over here?” She asked

“Youre coming with me to pick her up.” I said 

“What?!?! I need to go pick out my outfit then.” She was about to get up until I grabbed her arm and pulled her back down

“Chill out, she doesn’t care about all of that.”

“Okay…” Monet did some ‘whosah’ routine or some shit, made me crack up.

“This bed is real comfy..” I mumbled as I bounced up and down.

“Yeah I know.” she smiled wide.

“What you think about all this..” I looked around the room and then back at her.

“Chris, I seriously can’t believe you did all this. Did you see Sophia’s room it’s amazing. She’s gonna love it, that and her bathroom” She beamed, while she stuck a fork full of spaghetti in her mouth.

She was sitting indian style in between my legs facing me with my T-shirt on, while I laid back on the headboard.

“Well I love to see ya’ll happy.”

“I’m more than happy Chris….You turned my life around completely.” She stressed the last part.

“And how is that?”

“I was in a abusive relationship with a man that didn’t give a fuck about me, he only had me around because I looked good around his arm and now there’s you, a man that really cares about me and my sister, A man that knows how to bring a smile on my face.” I looked at her and her head was down, I saw a tear fall down onto her plate.

“Monet…” She looked up at me and wiped away her tears.

“Yeah..” She nibbled on the inside of her bottom lip.

“Stop thinking about your past okay? Theres no need, just know I’m not leaving your side.” I placed my plate on the night stand and scooted closer to her. I grabbed her plate and did the same. I wrapped my arms around her and she wrapped hers around mine.

“Chris promise you’ll be here forever.” She laid her cheek on my chest

“I promise.” I said softly. “I couldn’t leave even if I tried.”

“Why?” She took her cheek off my chest and looked up at me.

“Because my heart wouldn’t let me.”

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