Renee's POV
Pacing back and forth in her townhome trying to keep herself calm wasn't working.
Korianna didn't even break a sweat when she saw Fredo with her what the hell?! Houston had definitely given her a little back bone because the old Kori would've burst out in tears.
Renee had been secretly competing with her cousin Kori for years. What started off as friendly cousin rivalry turned into a full blown obsession and vendetta against the girl.
Nay knew in the back of her mind that it was wrong but she had been doing it for so long that it was like second nature to her.
Little did the family know Renee was part of the reason Fredo, who only allowed close friends and loved ones to call him Symeir broke up with Kori. They had been fucking around behind Koris back for over a year.
Whenever Kori questioned if he was cheating he'd gaslight her and accuse her of cheating on him instead.
Renee always thought Fredo was attractive and his rapping career was taking off right before her eyes so she hopped on the opportunity to fuck him.
Messing with Fredo had its perks it helped her social media following grow overnight and she got to piss off her aunty Kris & Kori in the process.
Her mom Roshelle didn't see the issue either and told her daughter she wished she messed around with her own sister's husband Bishop when she had the chance.
According to Roshelle she laid claim on Bishop first because they'd been talking for weeks. Apparently they all went to the same high school growing up and hung around the same circle of friends.
Roshelle and Bishop were a big deal back in the day let her tell it. In Roshelles mind her little sister Krishelle stole her man and she'd had secret animosity towards her ever since.
Then when Kris and Bishop got married and started a family her hate for her sister multiplied spilling onto her only child Renee.
She believed Krishelle stole her man and her life she was supposed to have the big house, wedding, multiples kids, and flourishing business.
Instead Ro ended up with a deadbeat baby father and had to work twice as hard to get half as much as Kris.
You could imagine the joy she felt when her nephew Khalil was booked for a gun charge. Finally her little sister's perfect family wasn't so perfect after all.
"I just don't get it nothings working?!" Renee scoffed to herself. She wanted Kori to snap maybe have another nervous break down like she did back in high school. Nay wouldn't feel accomplished until she broke her cousin all the way down.
Just as she started brainstorming a new plot Fredo walked in announcing his departure. After the awkward Thanksgiving dinner he stopped by Nays place for some sloppy toppy and was ready to go on about his day.
"Wait babe where you going? You don't wanna spend the rest of the day with me?" She asked him with pleading eyes hoping he'd change his mind and stay.
"Nah I already told you what I'm on I'm headed to the Stu" he said already annoyed with her begging.
Fredo didn't understand why Renee couldn't wrap her head around their arrangement. He wasn't fucking with her like that she was just a nut the head was good and pussy was available but he'd had better and he definitely wasn't in love with the girl like he was with Kori.
Watching Kori frown at him in disapproval at that table didn't phase him he'd seen it before. But she didn't acknowledge his new rap career, or accept the VIP tickets to his show and the mention of a new nigga had him feeling some type of way.
He didn't give a fuck about what Renee had going on to him she was a spiteful hoe and an easy fuck something Kori had never been.
He hated to admit it but he missed her terribly and if he couldn't have her no one could. He was her first everything and planned to keep it that way.
"Are there gonna be bitches there? I'd hate to pop up Sy- before Renee could finish the sentence he roughly grabbed her by the throat.
"Stop playing with me I should snap ya neck for the fuck shit you pulled earlier today. Don't question my whereabouts, who I hang around, or call me by my government again. Understood?"
Korianna wasn't the only one blindsided earlier. Symeir had no idea they'd be going over Koriannas house until they pulled up.
Renee rapidly shook her head when he finally released his hold on her neck she dropped to the floor trembling. She knew Fredo had been more irritated than usual lately but he'd never put his hands on her it was rare that he even raised his voice.
5 minutes later she heard her front door slam shut and she started bawling crying. She began wondering if all this petty bullshit with Kori was worth it maybe she was in over her head.
Deciding to call her mother for advice she smacked her teeth when she got her voicemail.
As much as she loved her mother she wished she had a mom like her aunty Kris to look up to.
Kris had the looks, husband, business, kids, and exuded love and wisdom much like her grandmother Elaine.
It was weird on one hand Renee wanted to make her mom proud and on the other hand she didn't want to end up miserable like her.
She continued to cry until she dozed off.
Hours later she woke up in her bed to the sound of her shower running. Fredo entered her bedroom unbothered by her sitting at attention in bed.
"Look I think we need some space so imma head back to my spot. Call me if you need me aight" he spoke to her in a way calmer tone than earlier he even kissed her forehead.
"Ok" she whispered as a tear fell down her cheek.
"Why you crying now Nay damn? I'm sorry about earlier aight I ain't never seen you do all this crying shit before wassup with you?" He asked with furrowed eyebrows.
"I- I don't know Fredo just call me when you make it in" she sniffled just before the male could respond he watched her run to the bathroom. Soon the sounds of her gagging and throwing up could be heard.
Not wanting to be a complete dickhead and leave while she was in need he decided to check on her.
"Nay you good? Want me to get you some ginger ale or something?" He asked as he ran the shower and helped her up off the floor.
"Yes please I feel like shit must've been something I ate" she explained as he helped her get into the shower.
"Aight get cleaned up imma have everything waiting for you in the kitchen since you don't like eating in ya room and shit" the girl smiled small as she watched him leave the bathroom.
Of course I'd get a damn stomach bug on Thanksgiving ugh she thought to herself.
After showering she made her way to her kitchen and smiled big when she seen soup crackers and a can of ginger ale all waiting on a tray for her. Fredo even had the grinch playing in the living room it was one of her favorite child hood movies.
"Thank you my baby. And I'm sorry about earlier too I know you don't like to be questioned" she took a seat on the couch as he bought her tray surprising her further when he sat down next to her grabbing her feet and rubbing them.
"You good eat ya food and relax I got you" Truth is he liked when Nay was vulnerable and not scheming this is the Nay he could be around not the clout chasing hoe version of her.
Symeir also felt bad for putting his hands on her he wasn't raised like that and knew better. He just hadn't taken his meds so his BPD was acting up.
Unbeknownst to Renee Fredo was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder he'd never had an episode around her before today.
After a studio session and actually taking his meds the male felt like shit for reacting the way he did earlier and wanted to make it up to her.
His heart may have still been with Kori but he had to admit that he had a soft spot for Nay as well.
The two spent the rest of the night cuddled up on the couch dozing off to whatever played in the background.
This was the man she fell so hard for and if she had to spite her cousin to get him and keep him so be it.
A/N: I rarely see his name on here so I had to add Fredo. How y'all feel about him and Nay?