The Next week
Fantasia fell asleep on a rocking chair with Baby Rome in her arms. Taraji took the baby from her and placed him on a diaper-changing bed. She changed him and placed him in his Crib then kissed her wife on the forehead.
Hours Later.
Taraji was sitting and chatting with her wedding planner Anthony. "This dress... You going to look like a queen with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Just perfect, you will be like the Queen of England." Tony said. Taraji faked a smile checking how much everything costs so far.
"I should just get married in my backyard," She said lowering her voice.
"what? Bite your tongue. You marrying the Senator, not the Janitor. Get along with the program girl" Tony said. Taraji's eyes were on the numbers on paper.
"Uh. Tony. Has my wife paid any of these bills?" Taraji was lowering her voice again. "Uh no, not yet, she told me she would today. She's been busy"
Taraji nodded, she looked worried. "Cheer up. It's your wedding. Your Paris wedding to a very hot woman!" Tony said
Taraji faked another smile.
"Now let's talk about your cake!" Tony said opening another magazine. "I need a drink. Can I get you anything?"
"Yes, get me, Jack. That boy is fine" Tony said. Taraji walked away.
Fantasia came downstairs. Looking tired. Very, unusually fatigued. Like somebody who is sick
"Hey, Senator!"
"morning Tony!"
"Actually is afternoon. Baby Rome or your wife? I mean who kept you awake all night girl"
"the baby," Fantasia said plopping on the couch. She sighed placing a hand on her forehead as if she was checking her own temperature.
"Since you here. This is the bill so far. And don't forget my pay." Tony gave Fantasia two budget sheets. She looked at it and swallowed hard.
"I will write you a check!" she said tossing the papers on the coffee table. "okay!" Tony said. Fantasia went to the gym.
Taraji and Tony picked a cake structure and the cater. They picked the menu
Then the reception venue.
The numbers kept moving up making Taraji uneasy. Taraji picked up Tony's bill and made calculations in her head. She picked a checkbook and wrote him a check.
"don't tell her I did this. If she pays you, take the money and pay for my dress. And we will figure the rest out okay"
Tony looked Worried. "Is everything okay Mrs B?"
"yes. I just don't want her to empty her life for me. Please, Tony. Between you and I, she's going through something financially. And I know she won't accept help. So I need you to be a team player here"
"Okay, queen. I will do as you ask"
"see you on Wednesday, my office?"
"you bet. Kisses" he said taking his stuff to go. He left.
Taraji wished to be more helpful about this but she was just about to get her wife a beautiful ring, and now paying for the wedding planner. One more expensive check to write she was gonna have to cut back her daily expenses. Like 2 morning coffee, Lunch at a restaurant, Gas money. Parking tickets when meeting clients. You know, things of that sense.
she strongly felt like she needed a monthly payable loan. She was tempted to get one so that her wife wouldn't drench herself in financial stress.
"Hey, Bridezilla!" Halle teased her. "Ha ha!" Taraji said leaving the house.
Fast forward to a wedding. Two weeks later
A Day before the wedding in Paris France.
Taraji was there with the kids and Gabi. But Fantasia was still in New York City.
Gina showed up with her friend Layla, somebody she's been fucking behind her wife's back,.cause she remind her of the bride. Kassie and Paris showed up. Karly flew in.
Then Hailey and her Mother Gwen Thomas who's also one of the maids of honor. Then Brooks showed up the other maid of honor. Halle told her Taraji was in the room freaking out.
Ben showed up with their stepmother, and the woman, and the girls didn't get along very much.
Danielle went to the room where Taraji was. "I heard there was a beautiful bride in need of a drink," She said giving her friend a glass of scotch with ice. Taraji took it and sipped. "what if she doesn't show up!"
"Who? your bride? Now why wouldn't she?"
"I don't know maybe somebody told her she couldn't marry me? There is still a lot at stake here Danielle, Fantasia is putting a lot at risk. Just to be with me I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't show. I wouldn't blame her if she changes her mind." Taraji was panicking.
"she will show!"
"When? She was supposed to be here two days ago, but still, she isn't here and we are supposed to be married in 24 hours"
"Have you called her?"
"I've called, I've texted, I've emailed"
"Drink this. I will talk to Gwen, maybe she knows something" Danielle walked out.
She grabbed Gwen's arm and pulled her away from the other guests.
"where the hell is she?" Danielle asked. "She will be here!"
"When? Taraji is freaking out"
"I will talk to her--"
"That's my duty, yours is to make sure that Fantasia is here!" Danielle said hand raised at Gwen. "Yes ma'am," Gwen said sarcastically.
Meanwhile in New York City.
Fantasia was wearing Black clothes, tight leggings, a black hoodie, a black baseball cap, black Gloves, and black boots. She uncocked the gun she was carrying and placed it in a small gun safe in her coat hanger/closet. Her hands were shaking and she didn't know how to stop the shake. She clenched her teeth. She felt tired and plopped on the couch.
"done!" her Driver said coming from the basement.
"g-good!" she forced to speak and took hold of her energy.
"They must never get drug-free until I return!" Fantastic said
"You know you can trust me. Are you okay?"
Her phone went off. Saved by the bell.
"shit! Is my wife again. I will take this," Fantasia said and answered her cellphone
On call.
Tasia: Yeah yes baby I know. I should be on the plane now but don't worry... I will be there in the morning I swear
Taraji: You making me nervous Tasia, are you sure you still wanna marry me?
Fantasia chuckled
Tasia: Baby of course. I want and I will marry you. I'm just stuck in New York, For now, but in an hour, I will be on that plane, I promise. Baby I love you and there is nothing or anyone that's gonna stop me from marrying you.
Taraji: I feel better thanks, babe. Get your sexy ass here already.
Fantasia chuckled before blowing a kiss and hanging up.
"I'm not gonna miss my wedding am I?" she asked her driver.
"no, just go. I got this. When you get back they will be in your basement drugged and waiting to take bullets" The guy said.
"you taking me to the airport, let me make a stop first," She said and jogged to her secret basement.
Her wife and kids have no idea that the house has a basement. It has been her secret place ever since she bought the house. She keeps it locked. She took the creepy stairs and went down in the creepiest, darkest, part of the house.
She turned on the tight.
Two people were tied up against the big lumber in the middle of the room. Heads in a bag. She pulled the bags.
Lucy and Vic breathed harder than they ever breathed before. They both tried getting free. "What the fuck am I doing here Fantasia?" Vic asked
"ask your roomy, she been here before!"
"what do you want for Us?" she asked again
"I want my shooter. Are you gonna tell me everything I want to know before I kill you? I will call tomorrow, to check in, right now...I gotta make Taraji the happiest woman alive and marry her, legally thanks to your generousness Vic. You did good there Pal. kisses babies."
"Oh my bad I don't do grocery shopping, but don't worry, I bought you something you two both bought for me once. A cruel, mean ass drug that my doctor said destroyed my organs. Now they putting a lifeline on me. My family doesn't even know that! So I hope you enjoy it too so we can die together"
Victoria's heart was rising. "I never ordered drugs for you. I only took you there"
"Exactly. You took me there Victoria! They messed up my Fucking health. And I'm only marrying this woman just to leave her a widow in a couple of months. I'm angry!" she kicked a chair. "I'm Fucking mad 'cause my family needs me. I have a grandson who is now forced to grow up not knowing me. I have kids who still need me. My wife!" she kicked again.
Vic was jumping with every kick Fantasia made. Lucy was still but she was scared. She looked regrettable.
"I'm fucking dying slowly and is your fault!" She slapped Lucy. Lucy gasped and groaned.
"I am in so much pain because of you!" another slap.
"Fantasia I'm so sorry!" Vic said tears flooding from her eyes.
Fantasia gave her a hot backslap!
Lucy jumped this time. Blood flew in the air from both of them.
Fantasia turned to Lucy again. "You! I should have killed you when I had a chance." She said and put the bags back on their heads. "I will be back muthafuckers. Mark my Fucking works, I'm coming for y'all"
She said turning the light off and rushing out. She changed and went to the airport.
Remember that war I've talked about...? It seems to have just begun!!