Lily POV
"Girl so what the hell was that between Dave and that co-star of yours lastnight?"
"I don't even know what to tell you Arlena. Davinchi is real cool, a sweet guy altogether so I ain't take it for anything when he posted me on his story. People thought he was shooting his shot like that man ain't a young bachelor out here. I asked him straight up though and he said it ain't like that, he was just showing love. Dave felt some typa way by it and made a bold statement. Nobody knows we're not together so of course it looks like his feelings were valid-
"You don't think it was?"
"It was but I think he did too much. He could've really just ignored the post but it's whatever."
"You still had to be in set with the guy after all that. I would feel so awkward."
"Nah never that. He apologized thinking he caused a problem between me and my man. Tuh, if only he knew. I accepted his sincere apology even though it was unnecessary and that was that. We moved on and it was back to business."
"So what about you and Dave?"
"We're cool for the most part. I call him almost every night to speak to the kids but as for our relationship, well it's still at a weird place. Dave said he wanna move past all this and work on us. Of course I would want nothing more but actions speak louder than words he gotta show me that he mean it. I know he still in the streets."
"Damn, well I hope y'all can get back together for real. Y'all love each other man."
"Yeah but I just hope love is enough."
We stayed up watching movies until Arlena went home to her husband. I would've hit my babies up on facetime if it wasn't so late so I took a shower and just went to bed.
"Shit not the Fenty twins throwin down in the kitchen man." Chris walked in all excited by the smell of food.
We're having a big family lunch today just because. Arlena and I did most of the cooking with a little help from Daysha. We spent a good while jn the kitchen so by the time all the food was prepared, I was tired and really not feeling to eat. Deciding to eat later, I watched everyone stack their plates while I joined them in the living room.
*Incoming Call from Danny💙🫶🏾*
BIG DANNY NOT THE LITTLE ONE
YERRRRR. SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE BUMS IN THE BACK BABY
I'm so proud of you Congrats on the nomination Danny. You deserve it for real
Thanks ma, appreciate that but wassup witchu? I'm in LA what's the move today?
I'm home we bout to eat. It's plenty food you coming thru?
Fasho tell em folks Big Dee on her way O-Kay
Aight bet, see u soon boo
Inna bit
*Call Ended*
"Y'all Danny coming by." I announced.
"Lily you want me to plate your food?"
"No thanks Dad, I'll eat in a while."
The day was just filled with vibes being surrounded by family and enjoying good food. I just wished my kids were here too. Hell, part of me even wished Dave was here. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss him. Sure he was on bs but I love the nigga to death anybody with eyes could see that—anybody with sense could tell you that. This break was necessary though. Dave needs to understand that family is always the main priority. It isn't money or power. It's always going to be family above all else. He thinks he knows that but his actions say otherwise. Now he talking about he miss me and he miss us together. Well nigga, I would hope tf so. Still, I ain't bout to cave just because he really gotta prove to me that he means it with everything in him. I don't need money, material things from Dave. He gave me the greatest gifts of all and there's no price on that so I don't need him to try winning me back with expensive gifts. I need his effort, his time, his word.
Danny face-timed him a while ago and by the looks of it Kairi and my babies were giving him hell. I almost felt sorry for him, ALMOST. We talked a little bit before I ended the call. I wasn't bout to have a full blown conversation on his sister's phone. Besides, I didn't have much to say anyway.
Right now we're in the middle of a pretty intense game of Monopoly. Danny seems to have the upper hand for now but I'm not too far back. My parents dismissed themselves a little while back going their separate ways in the house. Meanwhile Daysha is consumed in her MacBook watching the latest episodes of Power Book II.
*Incoming Call from Bully*
Hello
Yow Lily ain't Lori with you?
Yeah wassup?
Someone shot Safi
Excuse me?
It ain't looking good from what I heard
Bully quit playing with me
Lily I'm being real witchu right now son. Why you think-
"WHAT! Oh My God when!? No no noo!" Lori shrieked. That seized the game instantly and I feared that Lori just got news of what Bully was telling me.
I watched as Chris helplessly tried to calm his girlfriend down while Danny and my sisters watched in confusion. I didn't even notice that I cut off the call with Bully.
"What's happening?" I asked Chris as Lori rushed inside.
"Safi been shot, that's all we know. I'm bout to try to book us a flight asap. We gon keep y'all posted, aight?"
"Wait what the hell? What you mean she got shot?! That's fucking crazy." The horror on Danny's face was understandable but I couldn't mimic it. I don't think the news has truly sunk in for me yet despite hearing it from two mouths.
I watched as they left in a haste and suddenly the mood dampened at home. Safi and I may not be cool for obvious reasons but I sure as hell don't wish the worst for her. I'm hoping and praying she makes it through. Nobody needs that kind of pain dealing with especially Lori.
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"You're such a dumbass man. You freakout over the strangest things I swear."
"Yeah yeah but you're the one who dragged me out here though."
"Facts, I'm glad I did though because the house was really starting to cave in on me."
"You needed this more than me." I know exactly what she meant. I appreciate Arlena more than she'll ever know. Nothing beats having a twin. She's my literal better half. Keisha has been my bestfriend for years but Arlena has been there from birth and never left. She always sticks up for me and shows up for me too. The past few days I've been pretty numb to say the least. Safi passed on her way to the hospital and honestly I can't even begin to describe how I feel. She died when we were on bad terms that makes me feel awful. No one knows the reason we weren't speaking other than Arlena, Dave and Kiki so there really isn't anyone who would understand my feelings other than them. I haven't even brought myself to check on Lori yet. What could I say? She has been going through it back in New York. Chris and my mom have been there with her since. I only spoke to Kiki once and the only thing she said was she didn't feel like being alone so she booked a flight for her and Brianna and she's coming in later today. She'll be staying at my parents crib with me. It's funny when everyone's going to New York but o grieve and show support, we're stuck in LA trying to avoid the entire thing. Dave reached out once asking how I was doing and I couldn't bring myself to answer him. I haven't spoken to him. This was just unexpected. Completely and utterly out of the blue. It was such a great day, everyone was having a regular good ass time and then for it to be cut short for something as this tragic. Who would've thought we'd be burying our friend at such a young age before she had the chance to find true love and start a family. Who would've thought she would go out this way. No matter how you look at the situation its fucked up. I can't begin to fathom what must be going through Lori's head right now even with her father there with her. In addition to that, I can't help but wonder if Dave had anything to do with it. I find it real fucking odd that Bully of all persons had to give me the news and I know Dave was feeling some type of way about Safi walking alive and well. I would hate to find out that the father of my kids is the reason my friend is going through it. I have enough guilt in my chest as it is but one thing about it, imma ask him straight up. It's a done deal for me if he's behind this. I swear there's no coming back from this for us.