𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 | a.haughton [ REVISITED ]

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AUGUST 25TH, 2023

" SICK AND TIRED OF THE LOOSE RAP! "

AALIYAH'S VOICE BLARED THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE VENUE'S SPEAKERS, being met with loud cheers from the large crowd in response. Her mother, Diane, held an event near her final resting place to benefit the memorial fund she established in Aaliyah's honor.

A man, wearing an all black suit, stood near the small stage. He watched the crowd dance and sing along to his wife's song. He nods his head along to the beat, waiting for Diane to step to the podium.

"Yoo.. these niggas still cheerin' for wifey after all these years, son!" The man next to him said with a smile, patting his back. "Where lil' man at, Josiah?" He asked, making the other man point to his left.

"Shit Ion know.. he's supposed to meet me at the mausoleum in a few." The man, now named Josiah, responds. He shakes his head. "I still can't believe she's gone, Nas.. like this shit hurtin' my soul."

Nas, who had been a friend to Josiah for years, placed his arm around the man's shoulder before shaking his head as well. "I get you, slim.. she ain't had to go out like that.." He responds.

Josiah opens his mouth to say something to his friend, but was interrupted by Diane tapping the mic on the stage's podium. Aaliyah's voice was turned down as her mother started to speak.

"Thank you all for coming.. Aaliyah would've loved seeing you guys supporting the charities she helped and rocking out to her songs." Diane started to say before looking off to the side, smiling as her eyes met with Josiah's.

"I know I'm supposed to say a few words but.. I think this person's a better fit." She adds as her smile grew. "I know you guys know him as Aaliyah's husband.. but he wasn't just that. He was her best friend, the love of her life.. the person she'd always wanted to be around." She explained before motioning over to the man.

"Josiah. Please come up here and say something to Babygirl's fans!" She concludes, clapping her hands as Josiah steps onto the stage. The crowd cheers as the man hugs Diane.

The two stayed in that position for a moment before both pulled away from the hug. Josiah takes a deep breath before stepping up to the podium. "Yo.." He starts to say, a small smile creeping onto his face.