Lily POV
"I have to say these are small mercies, it's only the first week but it was hectic one and I an grateful we were able to get through. Also I wanted to formally introduce Aaliyah Fenty to the team since not all of you would've met her this week." The producer spoke up as most eyes at the dinner table now fell all me. I nodded kindly not wanting to really say anything but still thankful for the unnecessary introduction. Tonight, I was here for the food. I have been dying to eat here but every-time I come to LA something prevents me except tonight.
"You don't like attention?"
"Not particularly no, don't get me wrong I know it comes with the job but being the center of attention makes me uncomfortable."
"I know what you mean but for what it's worth, I think you handle the attention pretty well. I've seen you on social media quite a bit, between the interviews and the way you carry yourself you seem to have it under control."
"Well I was introduced to the spotlight early enough thanks to my parents but I can't lie my social media image wasn't always this good. I'm a private person but I'm not one to hold my tongue when someone comes at me the wrong way so I definitely got myself into drama in the past but you grow and mature. I've learned to ignore the negativity and just focus on the positive that is mainly my supporters and fans. As for the interviews you just kind of get accustom to it eventually. No matter how good you are, there is always going to be a blog or two who finds a reason to hate on you. All you gotta do is focus on you and keep pushing, stay making money moves."
"Words from the wise huh?" Jerome chuckled. He is one of the cast members that's been apart of the show from day one but he hasn't been acting for that long. Still, he is really talented. The entire cast is. Being here with them isn't bad at all. In fact California is a pretty decent place, expensive as shit but other than that I don't really have complains. Then again, Beverly hills is the better part of California. I promised Daysha I would link up with her again soon so that's probably how my weekend will be spent. A weekend by my parents in LA is always comforting especially when I'm missing my kids. I facetime there almost every day but ti really ain't the same as being back home in New York with them. Dave wouldn't admit it but I know he has his hands full despite managing quite fine. After all, the kids are generally better behaved when with their dad. I'm just ready to hold them in my arms.
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"Like seriously, sometimes it just hits me like we grown grown Lily. We aren't the same 23year and 21year olds we were from back at college. We elevated baby and it is evident. Not even our friendships are the same. You and your girls used to be real close now look at y'all."
"Nah I'm still good with all my girls, we locked in for life no doubt but it's like you said everybody growing up. Danny living in Atlanta now, since Karla and Kaedan broke up she has buried herself in her work, Safi moved to redneck town Texas with her new man that spoiling tf outta her, Lori is always busy either at her shop or on the road with her rapper mans or home with Corie. Everybody got shit going on for themselves that's all. You and Shar still as tight as panty and bra despite her being a whole mom now because you're literally always traveling to Florida."
"Well yeah points were made, I get you. It would be good to have another girls trip though. We ain't had one in a long ass time Lily."
"Trust once I'm done with filming, imma be outside like a doormat. Best Dave don't even look for me. Imma be home with my kids during the day and back to the streets at night." I partially joked.
"I support the motion fasho boo. I think we all need some free up time. This adult life ain't giving what it was supposed to give."
"We agree on that."
Dave POV
"He is absolutely adorable. Who would've thought your ugly ass would make such a cute kid?"
"Shit then I guess he all Lily then huh?"
"Without a doubt East."
"Real cute." I deadpanned." How you been though Jazz? I ain't seen you since Shooter memorial."
"I had no reason to stick around to be honest. I wanted to get the fuck outta New York as soon as possible. Everytime I'm hear I get a heartache I swear. I don't know how you do it man. Stay here and constantly be reminded of all the memories."
"It's good memories too yunno that."
"Maybe so but how many bad memories are there to match the good East be for real right now. How many people you done lost to these streets. Truthfully, I didn't see how tf you'd be without it but I'm glad you got out while you could. If you stayed any longer, I'm afraid you'd never get our cuz."
"I hear ya but yunno I gotta find then niggas who took out homie. Shooter got to be turning in his grave right now cause em niggas still breathing."
"Nahh I doubt it. Look I get what you're thinking but I don't think it's a good idea to get mixed up in all of that. You have a family Dave, things have changed and you're not as young as you used to be sorry to say. I ain't calling you old or none but it's a younger and wilder generation coming up in the streets now and they don't do things like you would have. They got no code following so you really risking alot. I think the safest route is to let it be or at least leave it to someone else-
"Hell nah. You shitten me Jazzy? You really saying that to me? You know I don't give a fuck bout these youngins. Em wild cats need to be put in check if anything else. I ain't the one to fuck with and if they ain't know that yet, trust imma make sure they learn it and never fucking forget. Ain't way in hell imma sit on the sidelines and watch somebody handle em niggas. Shooter was MY righthand man, nobody else'."
"You took a leap forward to take ten steps back."
"So be it. Imma be straight regardless. I got to do this and ain't nobody gon stop me."
"Tell me something David, what Aaliyah had to say about all that cause I can almost guarantee that she ain't agree with this now tell me I'm wrong." I ain't have none saying to her. It don't change nothing. It doesn't matter. Aaliyah knows why I'm doing this. I'd do the same for her in a heartbeat. Ain't even a question.
"Yeah I thought so. She ain't support it either but aye I guess you a grown man you make your own decisions no matter what or who's affected."
"Aaliyah not gon get roped up in this if that's watchu thinking."
"Really, is that right? Because Dave getting involved doesn't mean that she gets assaulted in some way or worse. You getting hurt, is also her indirectly getting involved. You really think Aaliyah is going to be able to watch you in a hospital bed again? She went through hell when you were in that coma."
"It's not gonna come to that."
"You couldn't prevent it the first time, what's different now?"
"Niggas caught me lacking, my fault. Right now, I'm ready to pop off at any moment. I'm trigger happy Jazz, that's what you not getting. I'm daring these clowns to step up to me. I'll gladly put em in a box in the ground if they even get that luxury."
"This is a dark lath you're leaning towards Dave and as your family I'm suggesting you not take it not just for your sakes. Think about everyone who cares about you as well, Danny, your parents, Aaliyah and your kids."
"I am thinking about them. I ain't blinded by revenge at all ma, I'm just guided by it there's a difference."
"I hope you know what you're doing and I promise you, if the next time I see you is in a body bag? I'm bringing yo ass back to life so I can kill you again on crip."
"Say less but it won't come to that I promise." I pulled her in for a hug and we just chilled for a little while watching Dimitri and Reina play. After Jazz left, I brought the kids inside and bathed them. Just as I was helping lil man change into his sleepwear a call from Chris.
Wassup Fenty
Shiitt you tell me. What you got going in this weekend?
None that I know of. What'z crackin?
Imma be in Jersey for a show, y'all pulling up or what?
I see you 'King Combs' , just tell me the time and place and imma be there.
You a real one for that East
Ain't shit man. Send me the info like now though, lemme let my moms know her hands gon be full with the kids this weekend
Damn that's how you doing Mama East huh
She love having em anyway
You right, well I'n in the stu right now but I'll hit yo line later man
Aight man
*Call Ended*
"Looks like y'all gon be with y'all Gmoms lil man."