CHANEL
"Are you coming to my graduation," I questioned William as we sat on facetime while I finished applying the last touches to my make up.
"Yeah, Ima be there, bro 'nem already gave me a ticket last week." He responded as he took a hit from the backwood he had recently lit.
Rolling my eyes at the sight I stood from my vanity and grabbed my iPhone before walking over to my closet to grab my valentino heels that I would be strutting across stage in along with my matching crossbody purse. "Are you ever going to stop smoking?"
I normally didn't care that people smoke weed the only problem I have is when people start to depend on it like they have to be high all the time. That's mad annoying especially when it comes to William because he's come to that point where he depends on it.
"Nope, you should try it. Maybe then you'd learn how to have fun. Nobody wanna be around somebody that's always mad and bitter all the time," he stated before ending our call.
I ignored his comment and continued to get ready for my big day. I've grown to get used to William's ignorance over the past three years. I wasn't going to let him ruin my day. Nope not today the devil will not prevail!
"Chanel,!? Come on before you miss your final rehearsal." My mom yelled throughout our home.
We lived in the suburbs of Detroit in the city of Novi. It was always chill and quiet out here. even though we'd only been staying out here for about four months so far, I loved it.
"I am not prepared for this hour drive, to the city," I stated as I walked into the kitchen and saw my mother drinking a cup of coffee as she sat on my stepdad's lap while he watched the morning Fox2 news.
"You look ugly," my younger brother BJ stated as he entered the spacious kitchen with the rest of us.
"You just full of hate huh?" I questioned as I went to grab my keys off of the key post that was mounted onto the wall in the foyer.
"Chanel, come here before you leave," my stepfather Derrick called to me and I hurriedly went to see what it is that he wanted so I wouldn't be late.
"Yes?" I questioned growing kind of impatient.
"Well, your mother and I are proud of you and we wanted to show you just how proud we are," he started his short speech while handing me a small gift box.
I opened the box slowly half expecting it to be some new jewelry or something but instead it was a set of car keys.
I snatched the lid of the box all the way off and noticed the BMW key fob and before it was too late a scream was escaping from my lips.
I quickly ran outside and saw the all white car in the driveway with a cute pink ribbon on top. I was super excited because my Civic was getting a little dated and I was ready for a new car.
"Oh My God, thanks so much," I turned and thanked my mom and step dad for the gift with a huge grin on my face.
"Dad! I just graduated from eighth grade and all I got was a stupid drone and camera," my step brother Lil Derrick complained.
"Little nigga that drone and camera was expensive as shit, do I need to take it back?" my step dad scolded his son with an annoyed look on his face.
I ignored their interaction and went and stood by my car posing for a picture that BJ was taking on his phone. After a few different poses infront of my new ride, my mom came over and gave me a hug and told me that they would all meet me at the venue when the graduation starts.
Hopping on the highway I called a few people including my bestfriend Jayla, my favorite cousin Emon and a few others just to make sure everyone was still coming to my graduation.
Calling Emon first I talked to him for a minute and he told me how proud he was of me and he had a gift for me, we talked about what we planned on doing after graduation and he let me know he had plans on going to Michigan State for business.
After I hung up from Emon I called Jayla. "Bestfrieeeeend," she sang as she answered the phone and I laughed at her silliness. I talked to her for a minute about the usual; all the drama in our lives from work, family, and other relationships that were either platonic or spontaneous.
"Then the nigga had the nerve to tell me I was tripping," she said with an attitude as she told me about the latest argument her and her on again off again boo were having.
"Girl, y'all will be okay. I know Giovanni personally. He not on no shit," I said trying to calm my bestfriend's nerves before she lost her mind.
"You better tell your friends to stop playing with me before they both get fucked up in the process." I laughed at how serious she was but soon regretted it because I knew how sensitive she could be.
"Look Jay, you gotta trust Gio. He not that type of nigga just relax and go with the flow. It's no need for you to try and complicate shit if y'all vibing. In due time everything gone play out you just gotta be patient." I spoke offering her my best piece of advise as I pulled up into the lot of Cass Technical High School.
I found it real annoying at how they were having a rehearsal here when graduation would be hosted at Chene Park in about another four hours.
"Okay Nel, you just might be right. I'ma see you in a few." She said as she pulled herself together.
"Bye," I spoke before letting her end the call which was indicated by the Bluetooth of my car making a weird noise.
As I exited the car I made sure I had everything I needed. As I walked to the entrance of the auditorium I was stopped by some of the people in my classes asking to take a group photo. I scanned the faces and realized that I never really associated myself with any of them causing me to decline their offer.
After rehearsals was finally over I decided it was necessary to grab me something quick to eat because we still had another hour before the graduation ceremony started and I was starving. As I started to drive through downtown Detroit, I settled on Bucharest, the home of the best Shawarma's in town.
I quickly ate half of the shawarma as I continued my drive to the venue. When I figured I had eaten enough I drunk a bottle of water and popped a piece of gum in my mouth to get rid of the garlic taste that was lingering.
When I got out I noticed that families were starting to fill seats and I noticed a couple of aunts and grandparents of my own.
"Kevin Adams, Destiny Allen,..." I heard the first couple of names of our graduating class being called.
As the line began to move closer and closer to the stage I began to feel anxious as I anticipated receiving my diploma.
"... Mariah Quincy, Chanel Raegan," I finally heard my name being called and a roar of applause from the audience as I walked across stage shaking hands with faculty staff and taking possession of my diploma.
"That's my Baby!" I distinctly heard my mom yell and I looked out in the direction it came from seeing my grandmother pull her back down in her seat as tears streamed from her eyes.
"I did it," I exclaimed after the graduation was finally over and I was now seated with my family at Benihana's.
We had an entire section to ourselves because my two older brothers Cassius and Chase, older sister Celine, younger brothers Branden (BJ) Brayden and Bentley and baby sister Brea step brother lil Derrick, my bestfriend Jayla, Giovanni, favorite cousin Emon, his friend Amir and my boy bestfriend TeeJay and my God sisters Alina and Lisa all showed up. Only person that was missing was William.
"Where Will at," my older brother Chase questioned just like clock work.
I rolled my eyes at his question because obviously he wasn't here. Just when I opened my mouth to speak my phone started to ring. "Hello," I answered into the phone as I stood to find somewhere to speak in a quieter surrounding.
"Where you at? Im sorry I missed the graduation, I was so high I fell asleep," William spoke in a raspy voice that signaled he had indeed just woke back up.
"Whatever, its cool, We at Beni's. You on your way?" I questioned trying to not sound as irritated as I actually was.
"Yeah, Ima be there in about 20."
"Want me to order for you?" I asked before I could hear people talking in his background.
"Yeah, get the Salman."
Before, I even had a chance to respond he had already ended the call. As I walked back into our section I noticed that all of the guys were having a discussion about Basketball and the girls were discussing the latest episode of Love and Hip Hop.
"You cool?" Jayla asked as I sat back down next to her inbetween her and my other bestfriend TeeJay.
"Yeah, just a little annoyed with Will."
"That nigga really aint shit," Teejay said as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pulled me into him.
"Please dont start TeeJay, he's actually on his way." I tried to plead with my bestfriend because I was well aware of the grudge he had with Will. I figured it was over something petty, because neither one of them would tell me. But I made a mental note to myself to find out since I would have both of them here at the same time.
"Im chilling," he said in a tone that made me side eye him.
After everyone ordered their food, we were all vibing and laughing, having a good time while we waited on Chef Hysui to prepare our courses.
Most of the guys got up and left to go smoke outside before the food was all finished. The only people that stayed in the section were my younger brothers Branden, Brayden, Bentley, lil Derrick and baby Brea, and of course all of us ladies.
"Bestfriend come to the bathroom with me," Jayla said as she scooted out of the booth. I stood and followed her and as we rounded the corner we spotted Giovanni, Emon and Amir entering the mens room.
My phone started to ring again and I stopped outside of the restroom because I knew that I wouldn't have a strong signal and the echo would bother me if I decided to talk on the inside.
"I got gang 'nem with me, we about to pull up."
"Thats cool, but Its no more room in our section for all of yall, I just thought it was you," I stated as I placed a hand on my hip not even attempting to hide the frustration in my voice.
William knows that I do not like any of his friends. They are so shady and thats something I can not surround myself with.
"Well nevermind, we just about to go to B-Dubs instead," he said as I heard females laughing in the background.
"Whatever Will, do you," I snapped as I quickly ended the call.
Spinning around quickly, I nearly lost my balance and fell as I bumped into someone as they quickly caught me by the waist. Looking up I noticed it was Amir.
"You good?" He questioned as he removed his hands from my waist.
"Yeah thanks," I said as I moved around him and made my way into the restroom.
"Jayla! I swear on the Great Book if I find out William was with that bitch again Im gone beat the shit out of both of them!" I ranted as I paced back and forth around the bathroom not giving a fuck as to who heard me.
"What!?" she yelled throughout the restroom sounding as if she were in shock. "Girl what happened?" She questioned as she came out of a stall looking just as confused as she had sound.
"He just called me talking about how he wasn't coming no more because he was with his trifling ass friends and I already know Paige and Trina with them,"
"Girl, fuck Will. You got all these people here celebrating your success and if he dont want to be supportive then I honestly feel like he not worth your time or tears." She spoke bringing to my attention the tears that had started to fall.
"See, this is why you're my bestfriend, you always know how to snap me back into reality."
"Uh duh," she said sarcastically as she washed her hands which caused me to laugh.
"Come on let me fix your make up so we can get back out here," she said as she reached for the make up in my crossbody.
After we were done in the restroom we made our way back to the table and found every one seated as our meals were piled onto our plates. Everyone ate and had a good time and by the end of the night we were all ready to split and go our separate ways. But before we all did that I wanted to take a group picture just for the memory.
"Alright, Nel I'm about to get up outta here, This nigga Amir graduation early as fuck in the morning," Emon spoke as he and his friend Amir walked me to my car.
We passed Jayla's car and saw her and Giovanni sharing a kiss.
"Alright, bro Ima come fuck with you tomorrow," Giovanni yelled out the window.
"Fasho, just shoot me a text and Ima let you know whats up with that one shit," Amir replied as he pulled out his phone and cursed himself realizing it was dead.
"What school are you graduating from?"I asked turning my attention to Amir.
"L'Anse Creuse North," he replied as he pulled up his Balmain jeans.
"You play on their baseball team right?" I asked trying to figure out if thats why I kept thinking to myself how familiar he looked all night.
"Yeah, I think I remember seeing you at the game a couple weeks back," He stated confirming my original theory.
"Yeah, that was me and how that L feel?"
"We'll see yall in districts next week, just make sure yall girls ready." He said cockily.
"Of course, we stay ready. From captain to captain I thought you would already know that though." I stated letting him know that my softball team was in good shape to win districts.
"Alright, before yall get to talking about this shit all night we gotta go," Emon said interrupting our discussion.
"Alright, bye yall be safe, and thanks for the gift." I thanked Emon for the new Cartier diamond stud earrings he had brought me.
"No problem baby girl, you just keep bringing home them certificates and its more gifts to be given," he said as he pulled me into a hug.
During my drive home I couldnt help but think about how my day went, from all the happiness I felt being around the people that really supports me a hundred and ten percent to the disappointment I felt from William knowing that he's not one of the people that is apart of my support team.
By the time I made it home I was tired and just wanted to lay in my bed until I fall asleep. I quickly took a 20 minute shower and put on a pair of my love pink pajama sets.
I decided to call William to give him a chance to explain himself but quickly regretted it after the phone rang twice then the automative voicemail system spoke indicating he sent me to voicemail. I couldnt help the feeling in my gut that told me he was doing something he had no business doing.
I shook the feeling to the best of my ability as I layed in my queen sized bed, awoke scrolling through snapchat. I noticed that one of William's friends had recently just uploaded a snap and I clicked his name as the story began to play. I noticed that they were all at a room and of course like I thought Will and Trina were all in each other's faces.
I closed out of the app and set my phone to do not disturb. I knew that if I stayed up I would either become really angry or really emotional so I avoided both outcomes and fought my way to sleep.
The next morning I woke up to the sound of my alarm on my phone going off. I didn't have a lot planned for the day but I did want to go to the mall and shop around a little.
After doing my morning hygiene routine which consists of a 35 minute shower, thoroughly brushing my teeth, and cleansing my face. I entered my closest in search for something comfortable to wear.
After about fifteen minutes of hard contemplation I finally decided on all black Balmain jeans, a white t-shirt that read flawless in black letters and paired it with my Jordan concord 11's. I grabbed my all black Gucci tote and began to fill it with necessities such as gloss, other forms of to-go make up and of course my debit card, license and cash as well. To say the least I was bumming today. I wasn't in the mood to get dressed up.
Grabbing my keys I made my exit and hopped in my car. About twenty minutes later I was walking around Somerset Mall.
"Oh, hey Chanel," I turned to see Paige and Trina speaking to me as I exited Victoria Secret carrying two bags. Rolling my eyes I ignored them and continued my way into Nordstrom.
Hearing giggling behind me I glanced and noticed they were following me.
After grabbing a few items and checking out I ended up leaving with another three bags. And made my way to the food court because I wanted some Chick-fil-A and a cinnabun.
Still hearing giggling I noticed they were still following me. And I was starting to get annoyed because I knew they were being petty. I already owed the bitch Paige an ass whooping for her slick ass mouth and Trina she just need an std check and I'm sure that would shut her right the fuck up.
I noticed it was around two pm so I sent a text to Emon and told him to meet me in the food court since he lived directly around the corner. A few seconds later my phone dinged signaling a text.
Favorite Cousin🔐🤞🏽
iMessage
Meet me in the food court.
2:01pm
Be there in 5
2:04pm
After eating my food from Chick-fil-A I stood in the line for Cinnabun and soon I noticed Emon coming through the door and noticed he had a few people with him.
There group approached me and I noticed that Amir was apart of the group.
"What's up fam, you here by yourself?" Emon questioned me as we waited in line.
"Yeah, you just had to bring ya crew huh?"
"I mean we was already on our way here, Tez needed to come and grab some shit," he said as he pointed to the shorter boy who only had on a black Nike fit and an old style cell phone hanging from his neck by a lanyard.
I couldn't help but notice that Amir was dressed to impress in a white and gold Versace button up with a gold and black Versace bow tie black corduroy jeans and white and gold Versace loafers paired with his black graduation cap.
To say the least he was looking quite attractive if I do say so myself. "Congratulations," I shot his way.
He gave me an appreciative nod and smirked slightly.
"I'm finna look around with Tez we shouldn't be gone longer than an hour you cool here?" He questioned me and I nodded.
"You going too?" He turned to Amir and asked him.
"Nah, I'm g here. I'm hungry as hell," Amir replied.
Emon gave him a questioning look but turned to walk away anyways. "Aye" he called back before he got too far. "Don't try no shit with my little cousin nigga I would hate to have to fuck you up."
We all shared a laugh before Emon was completely out of sight.
We stood in line in a comfortable silence until it was my turn to order. "Can I have a Cinnabun with extra icing?" I asked the young girl behind the counter working the register.
"Make it two," I heard Amir's deep voice call from behind me which sent a shiver down my spine. He handed the girl a twenty as we waited on our order.
"I could've paid for my own stuff," I stated as we walked away and found a place to sit near the back because that's where the wall outlets were and I needed to plug my phone up before it died.
"Don't even worry about it, you good sweetheart," he said dismissing me and pulling out his phone.
We both sat there eating our cinnabuns and scrolling through our phones in a comfortable silence as we waited on Emon and his other friend Tez to return.
We waited for about another forty-five minutes before we noticed Emon and Tez returning with two female figures behind them. I couldn't really see what they looked like because the guys were blocking them as they all walked closer.
"Alright Ima call you later," I looked up to see Emon talking to Trina and his friend Tez was chatting with Paige.
I shook my head at the sight in pure disgust. Not even wanting to be around any more I stood from my seat and quickly regretted it because I brought all the attention to myself.
"I can't wait to tell Will this shit," I heard Paige's messy ass say.
It wasn't much she could tell William anyways because as of right now I was done with him and it's not like I'm interested in Amir anyways.
I noticed Emon turn to Trina and Paige "Y'all know my cousin?" he questioned them and I rolled my eyes.
"Of course they know me and I'm quite sure they know who you are too," I finally spoke up, growing tired of standing there in silence.
I noticed Amir had finally looked up from his phone and Tez was just being messy right along with Paige because he was clearly entertained recording on his phone.
"How?" Emon asked in regards to them knowing who he was.
"They watch my social media, you on there and plus you gotta buzz E, they know who you are," I stated as I rolled my eyes in annoyance because I literally get annoyed in Trina's trifling ass presence as well as Paige's.
"Bitch don't nobody care about yo pathetic ass life to stalk your social media!" Trina started to yell and Tez started to gas it by laughing hysterically.
"Aye chill the fuck out with all that ghetto loud ass shit and watch ya mouth," Emon cut into Trina in my defense before I even had a chance to react.
"Fuck this shit, Trina let's go!" Paige started to walk off and of course her puppet followed suit.
"You good?" Amir questioned from behind me and I turned to notice he was standing and actually had a concerned look on his face.
"Yeah, I'm always good just ready to go." I stated as I took possession of my bags from him that he must've picked up during the altercation.
Emon had grabbed hold of my arm before I could walk away, "What was that all about, you got beef with them?"
I laughed slightly "Trust, there's no beef but you know I never fucked with messy rat ass bitches."
"Alright, that's cool and all but what's the real issue Nel?"
Sighing dramatically I didn't really want to tell Emon the full story because I knew how over protective he is of me.
"Nel, I'm talking to you"
"It's nothing Emon, just don't take that hoe serious she too busy chasing Will dick," I said with an attitude as we started to move towards the exit.
"Word? I guess it's time me and Will have a conversation," he said and I already knew where he was getting at.
"It's cool E, don't even worry about it," I attempted to argue while pressing a button on my key fob to pop my trunk and place my shopping bags inside.
"Nel you already know how it's laying I can't have dude out here disrespecting you for these nothing ass bitches. Them hoes came to the mall to sack chase, they didn't even have no bags," he ranted which made me laugh because thinking about it he was right.
"That's the reason you gone call her later huh?" I teased Emon.
"Aye, chill fam everyone knows bitches with thot teeth give good head. I would never take a hoe like her serious," he said as he held both of his hands up in surrender as he defended himself between chuckles.
"Mhm, well you be careful with that shit. She sneaky and I don't want to have to beat the bitch ass again for trying my cousin."
"What you mean again? Yo small ass better stop fighting before I fuck you up Nel. You not even five feet, probably a hundred-ten soaking wet." He chuckled trying to call me out.
"E, come on now you know I don't just be out here fighting but you of all people know it ain't no bitch in my blood."
Nodding his head in agreement as he pulled me into a tight hug "Aright fam, be smooth and stop fighting lil Mayweather," he said as he turned to walk away. "And make sure you let me know when you make it home," he called over his shoulder before I hopped in my car and made my way home.
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