LEMONADE|| Keith Powers

By lush_rush

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When life gives you lemons you make Lemonade? Josie Wilson, young vibrant 24 year old lost in this world tryi... More

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Prologue
Ch 1: The Mess Up
Chapter 2: Contemplate
Chapter 3: Lovely
Chapter 4: Proposition
Chapter 5: Intense
Chapter 6: Real Life
Chapter 7: Day 3
Chapter 8: Small world
Chapter 9: Thing called life pt 1
Chapter 10: This thing called life pt 2
Chapter 11: Finesse
Chapter 12: Shots
Chapter 13: Master Plan
Chapter 14: Dysfunction
Chapter 15: Family Feud
Chapter 18: Family Feud (cont'd)
Chapter 19: Family Feud (pt3)
Chapter 20: Don't Hurt Yourself
Chapter 21: Saints and Sinners
Chapter 22: Risky
Chapter 23: Arrangement
Chapter 24: Desperate Measures
Chapter 25: Go Time
Chapter 26: Jealous Type
Chapter 27: Jealous Type pt 2
Chapter 28: Try
Chapter 29: Let me Love YOU
Chapter 30: Hardknock life
Chapter 31: Catch 22
Chapter 32: Insight
Chapter 33: Reminder
Chapter 34: Life or Death
Chapter 35: Where I Stand?
Chapter 36: Blue Lights
Chapter 38: Ring
Chapter 39: Perfectly Blind
Chapter 40: I'm Upset
Chapter 41: I DO
Chapter 42: Skeptical
Chapter 43: Fallin
Chapter 44: Fallin (pt.2)
Chapter 45: Unfinished Business
Chapter 46: Property
Chapter 47: I Don't Belong to You
Chapter 48: The Cut Off
Chapter 49: Playboy
Chapter 50: Stubborn
Chapter 51: Dangerous
Chapter 52: Too Fast
Chapter 53: Too Fast (pt. 2)
Chapter 54: Goodbyes
Chapter 55: Choose
Chapter 56: U with me?
Chapter 57: U With Me? pt 2
Chapter 58: U With Me? pt 3
Chapter 59: It's Complicated
Chapter 60: Know Now
Chapter 61: In Due Time
Chapter 62: Perception
Chapter 63: Think about it
Chapter 64: Trouble in Paradise
Chapter 65: Trippin
Chapter 66: Wait for You
Chapter 67:King's Dead
Chapter 68: FINALE
Chapter 69: Epilogue
Chapter 70: Finale Update
REMINDER

Chapter 37: Realization

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Ricky woke up adjusting himself. He looked down to see Josie's hair everywhere and her comfortably sleeping like an angel. "Josie" he called. She didn't say anything still peacefully knocked out. "Josie"
"Hmm," she mumbled. "Get up," he said. "Em um" she adjusted herself back on his chest. For the first time, he felt his heart jump. He grabbed his phone looking at the time. It was 9:30 am, he was still sad about the situation and desperately wanted to see his brother. She slowly got up stretching her arms. "Goodmorning" I spoke "Goodmorning" she spoke yawning. She got up rubbing her neck. I watched her walk into the kitchen turning on the coffee maker. She then went upstairs while I grabbed my phone looking at a few text messages.

Michelle: 7:39 am Daddy I miss you😩

Ari 7:45 am: Morning Babe, let me know if you want to link up for dinner tonight. My treat❤️

Minutes later she came down with Jace in her hands. I watched her make his bottles as well cook. It's so crazy how that's all I ever wanted when I was married to Kat but she was so damn selfish. Morgan came down rubbing her eyes. "Morning sleeping beauty," Josie said.

"Morning"
"Goodmorning Mr. Ricky" Josie mocked her. "Jealous" I asked her turning around Josie rolled her eyes "Yeah, no" she said "Hey kid" I said hugging her as she laid on me. All the kids love me no matter how hard I try to resist them they gravitate towards me. I got up walking outside I called Mia to get an update on my brother. Once I got back in the house, I saw Jace walking. "Oh my god, he's walking" Josie said excitedly. That was so refreshing to see its just one of those moments that was nice to witness. Raymond should be seeing this but he's such a bitch made nigga. He ran to me "Oh shoot, we got a runner on our hands" he said almost tripping before I caught him placing him above my shoulders. "You're going to be a great dad one day" she said
"You think so? I asked. "Yeah, they love you" she said. "Preciate it" I said making my plate. She made pancakes, turkey bacon and eggs and I was here for it. She handed me a plate, and I sat on the other side of the island digging in. Morgan sat beside me. "Can I get whipped cream? She asked
"Eww no" she said. "Its good on pancakes" she begged. "So you can be flying around this house all night? She asked. She turned around grabbing the whipped cream. She finally sat down eating a few bites as long as feeding Jace as well. I looked over at Morgan drenching her pancakes in whipped cream. "That's enough" I laughed taking it from her. "Na uh" she said
"Josie where we you last night. You weren't in the bed? She asked.
"I um, I was sleeping on the couch," She said. "Well, I was comfortable having the bed all to myself. Mr. Ricky ..Josie is a wild sleeper and her hair is always in my face. I really want my own space" she said.
My eyes widened she was such a diva just like my niece. "That's enough Morgan," Josie said eying her. I laughed it's crazy because her hair was in my face this time and last time. So I understand if Morgan wants to sleep alone.
"I just have wild dreams sometimes" she laughed. "Wild dreams about what? I asked. She ignored my question "What time are you seeing Dreux? I wanna see him" she said.

"After I eat and get dressed," I said

"You mind us going? I asked. "Yeah, everyone will be there," he said.
"Cool," she said. "Thanks for breakfast," I said dumping my plate.
"You're welcome" she half smiled.


Dreux

I woke up in a lot of pain, I looked up to see Mia and a doctor examining me. "Goodmorning Mr. Santana" he smiled. "Goodmorning Dreux" she spoke. "Goodmorning...Ahhh" I tried lifting up. "Be easy, your all stitched up" he said. I side eyed him ''And you are? I asked. "I am Doctor Devin, Mia's colleague" he extended his hand. "Nice to meet you" I shook his hand.
"Your pretty lucky that bullet could've went deep into your skin damaging your organs. Your lucky Mia was able to get it out immediately. I always told her she could be a surgeon" He said. "Right" I said wondering what was up with his friendly ass. "Your x-ray turned out fine and you'll be okay" she smiled. I looked up to see I had an IV connected to me with a bag of blood. 'What is this? I asked
"A Blood infusion" he answered. "Mia is going to monitor your pain levels, well keep you medicated for a few days and give you some antibiotics" he said. "Thanks Doc" I said. "No problem, I'll see you soon" he said. "I'll walk you out Nathan" she said. I watched her walk him out they seemed pretty acquainted that better not be her work husband or I'll raise hell. She walked back in crossing her arms, I still felt ashamed about last night and almost meeting death had me wanting to change my lifestyle but I had no idea on how. I was too deep in this, the only person that could probably get out is Ricky because he's smart. He's made investments and a plan me on the other hand I have too many demons.
"How you feeling? She asked. "In pain," I said. "I can give you something now," I said. "Thanks" I closed my eyes. "I must've been sleeping hard when I got stitches," I said. "Yeah, we gave you a little something to knock you out. You need to fire Melvin" she chuckled.
'Ha! You're right about that but thank you so much babe you saved my entire life. I'm forever thankful" I said tiredly

"You're welcome Dreux..... but seriously, when ar-

I sighed "Mia, I don't want to talk about any of that right now," I said. "Why not? You always want to dodge the truth you really think you'll be lucky next time Dreux. God, I am so tired of this and then you get mad when I don't want to be in a relationship. You know how hard that was for me last night to watch you like that" She explained
"You don't think I know that" I raised my voice. "Mia please, I don't have the energy to argue or even think about this shit right now. I don't even want to be bothered" I admitted. "Okay but when you want to talk to me or see me it's on your time always-

"Are you really going to argue with me right now? I asked.

"Yes... ugh it just frustrates me so much and you paint me out to not care for you. It drives me crazy that a guy so nice and talented like yourself is wasting his time working for his daddy that doesn't give a fu-
"Mia" I yelled. She jumped a little "I'm not going to say it again. I'm not talking about shit right now. So dead it" I said. She crossed her arms going upstairs. I felt bad but she needed to realize that I'm mentally somewhere different right now. I'm tired, I'm in pain, and I feel low.
I heard a knock on the door. I just wanted some sleep right now. Mia charged back downstairs opening the door. "Hey," she said in her cheerful voice. "Omg let me hold him, he's so cutee" she said

"He's on the couch," she said. I peeked over to see Josie walking towards me as well as Morgan.

"Hey Dreux," she said worriedly. "Wassup," I said. "Hi, Mr. Dreux" Morgan said sitting on the couch. "Hey Morgan," I said

"I'm so sorry this happened are you okay? She asked. "I'm good, I'm just glad to be alive," I said.

"Ahh I'd be so sad if you were gone. I'm sorry about going off on you the other day" she frowned. I looked over at her "It's cool" I said
"It's not, you're nothing but nice to me. It just gets frustrating sometimes because you stir up a pot that doesn't need to be stirred sometimes" I said. I chuckled "You're reaching" I said

"I'm for real, its like you put me on the spot. You know how you were in middle school and your classmates always played those fuck marry and kill games. Imagine your homeboy throwing your name in there just for your classmates to shit on you" she explained

"Yeah yeah yeah" I said
"Yeah yeah, You put me on the spot, I know it's not intentional but I have to hear what Ricky says good or bad and you know I'm sensitive. Its like you put me in a position to be talked about" She explained
"I—I get it, I just really like you two together. I want y'all to be a thing. You're changing him, he's nicer and seems sane around you. I just like the type of woman you are for him and I try to push the idea out there but I'm sorry for being overkill" I said.
"I love you Puddin" She laughed . I laughed "I can only call you that" I said. She hugged me tightly before letting go. "Ricky will be in a second" She said. "Okay" I said closing my eyes


Josie

I walked over to see Mia playing with Jace. "Hey girl" I said. "Hey" she smiled tickling him. "How's everything, I heard you have the magic touch" I said
"Girl, heartbreaking I never want to experience nothing like that again. It was just too much for the both of us. I really want to go off on him about his decisions but then I have to realize that he doesn't need the stress at the moment. I sure as hell don't" she placed her hand on her back. She opened her refrigerator grabbing a box. "I got some sandwiches and wraps it's going to be a full house tonight. I just know it" she said. I watched Ricky run to his brother and hug him. I couldn't imagine Morgan and I being in a position where we could lose each other.
Mia sighed "I don't know about them," she said. "Know what? I asked her. "Nothing," she said grabbing a sandwich. I watched her add mustard to her sandwich and applying chips over top. I gave her the side eye. "Are you pregnant? I asked.
"I suppose," she said. "Oh my goodness, I knew it. You're glowing" I said

"Thank you darling" she continued to eat. "Dreux excited? I asked.

"He's been quiet, so I don't know," She said

Ricky

Watching my brother like this made me sick. I've been shot at before and it's not fun at all. Almost meeting death is scary shit waking up every day knowing that we could die or get arrested isn't fun either.
"Man, this shit is for the birds. Rudy and I are trying to figure out if that hit was out for us or for them" I told him.
"Yeah, I mean I don't really care to hear about the shit bro," he said. "I understand bro, I just know Grant is going to be here any second and you know he's going to want to talk. I don't expect you to be out in about anytime if that means I gotta handle this shit on my own you know I will"
I said
He rubbed his face "I finally understand your urge to get out of this shit. Its only two ways we're going to end up" he said groaned in pain

"I got a plan up my sleeve," I told him. "And I'm Barack Obama," he said

"Nigga, I'm serious you know I'm strategic, they don't call me Slik for nothing," I said.
"Ha! I thought you retired him bro" he laughed. "Gotta bring him from out of the closet" I said looking around at Mia eating.
"So you know what y'all having yet? I asked.
"I didn't even bother to ask. She ain't gone keep it. I'm just worried about other things. I'm really thinking about calling it quits with her. The whole sleeping together thing, she can't live on the edge. She can't keep up with the shit I do it drives her crazy" he said. "Damn breaking up with her while she's pregnant? Man you cruel" I said
"We ain't together tho, she'll be okay," He said. I can tell Dreux was becoming depressed, its only been a day and he's thinking of the worst. Shortly, Grant came in at the same time as our mother and I was confused. "Good afternoon everyone" he walked in.

"Sup" Dreux and I said in unison. I got up to hug my mom. "Hey momma" I kissed her cheek. "Hey baby" she kissed me back. "I made y'all some fried chicken and macaroni and cheese," she said. Grant walked over and my mom quickly walked away. He watched her walk off, I could tell by the look on his face he was desperate and miserable without her. "Bryson and Brent are dead. I'm going to send my condolences to Bentley tomorrow" he said

"For what? I asked. "I found out who took the hit on you guys. Apparently, the two of them owed this cartel some money" he explained. "Ever since we set them up and got that club shut down they've been losing revenue" he explained.
"You mean ever since Ricky, Capri, Rafiq, Dorian, Kasey and I set them up? Dreux asked.
"And how the fuck did you think you got the supply in the first place or access to even break into the club? Don't bite the hand that feeds you" Grant gritted his teeth. "Let's talk about this some other day," I said

"Please" Mom intervened. "Can you get off my sons back for a second or does everything have to revolve around your needs? Grant turned around "Come on, Moni don't be like that. Let's talk this out" he begged.

"There's nothing to talk about. My babies are stressed out of their minds because of you" she said. It was cool to see my mom come to our defense 30 years later but its better late than never. It was so much I could say about both of them but I was going to keep my mouth shut.
"Let's not start this right now," he said
"You're a narcissist, self-centered, two-timing user and I'm tired of seeing your face" she scoffed walking away. "Damn," I said following her to the food.

Hours Later


We were getting ready to leave it was going on 10 pm and I know he was ready to get some sleep. I saw Jace run towards Grant. Grant was ready to pick him up but Josie quickly pulled Jace away. She mugged him walking over towards me. "Your dad creeps me out so bad," she said. I walked over to Dreux dapping him up. "I'll see you tomorrow okay," I said

"Okay bro, thanks for coming," he said.
"Of course," I said before we left. I sat in the car for a minute gathering my thoughts together. God this was so stressful. "You okay? She asked
"Yeah, I'm okay," I said pulling off.


Three Days Later

Dreux

I felt way better than before I was up watching Jr play video games on his iPad. I heard the door unlock and I knew it was Mia coming in from work. The house has been really quiet. Junior is doing better with his ADHD so he's not running around like he used to; I wasn't thrilled about her coming in she only wants to talk about me getting out the game and I can't promise her anything. It's frustrating so I just been staring at this ceiling for the past three days. Hopefully by tomorrow I can go back to my crib were I can get my own peace of mind. She walked in placing her keys on the counter. "Hey" she said

"Wassup" I said scrolling on my Instagram. "Hey mommy" Dreux got up to hug. "Hey handsome" she smiled hugging him back. "What's for dinner? He asked
"I guess we can order" she said. "Yes" he jumped up and down. "Junior go to your room for a second, I want to talk to your dad" she said. I rolled my eyes .. talk about what?
She walked over to me sitting beside me. "How long are you going to dodge this conversation? She asked
"Til you accept what's going on," I said looking at ESPN. She sighed "I know, what's going in... and you never told me how you felt about me being pregnant. You didn't react or anything" she frowned
"I already know you're going to want to get rid of it. It's no point to get super excited about it. I already know how you feel about it so"
"Wow, why would you say something like that? She asked. I slowly got up holding the side of my stomach. She got up along with me. "Dreux, what the fuck?
"I care for your well being and you wanna say some rude shit to me," she said. I was still heated about this whole situation and I was trying not to spazz out on her for no reason. "Mia just stop it okay... I'm about to take a shower" I said. She pulled me back
"Talk to me" she begged. "Talk about what? There ain't shit to talk about. I'm not getting out of the game anytime soon. I gotta make sure I'm good so I can help my brother. You really think I'm going to let him fight all those battles alone"
"My god, think about your son. Think about this baby" she begged
"What baby? I already know you're going to want to abort it.
Dreu-
"Look, you'll never understand this shit. I can't wake up tomorrow and decide I'm done. I got family depending on me. My brother is depending on me and I'd be damned if I let him handle this shit all on his own. So stop lecturing me on shit you don't need to lecture me on and respect it and as far as the baby. You do what you want if you don't want to press forward with the relationship it's cool this relationship has been stagnant for a decade. I'm tired of this shit, just go order the fucking food and stop clocking me" I yelled at her going upstairs.

"Don't fucking talk to me like that, just because you got shot doesn't mean you can take your anger out on me" she yelled following me. I turned around "And you don't? I chuckled

"No I don't but you just don't understand how I feel" her eyes watered.
"Neither do you so that settles that," I said. She wiped her eyes giving me her puppy eyes.

"Man, go somewhere" I walked into the bathroom slamming the door on her face "Shit," I said hovering over the sink.

Josie

I sat in the car along with Ricky waiting for Morgan to get out of school. I must admit this fake family thing wasn't that bad it was filling in a bit of my emptiness even if it was temporary. Jace was in the backseat making noises. I leaned back into the seat checking my emails. Shortly, Morgan came out with a balloon in her hand and what looks like some cupcakes. The both of us were confused. She skipped to the car and I got out to help her in. "Hey sissy, how was school? I asked

"Good" she smiled closing the door. I got back in watching Ricky turn around. "Where'd you get that from? He asked. "Yeah who? I asked. She blushed "Colby" she said
"As in boy? He asked. "Colby is a girl name right? He asked me. I laughed "If can be" I said
"He likes me, and he gave me a gift "she said. "Oh hell no, you gotta send it back" he said.
"He's my boyfriend" she giggled "Boyfriend," we both said in unison. "You can't have a boyfriend until you're 85"
"You are way too young for a boyfriend," I told her. "Well if I'm too young that means Josie was too young to have a baby. Did you say 85 right?
I awkwardly sat there "I'm grown okay, "I said.
"You're right Morgan both of y'all some little girls" he looked over at me. I rolled my eyes trying not to laugh "Please, I'm over 21" I said
"You still got breast milk on your tongue," he said. "And give me those cupcakes gotta make sure he ain't poison you," Ricky said taking them. "You fatty, you just wanted one" I laughed.

"Damn these good, he ain't give you the grocery brand either. What's his occupation? He asked her handing them back. I laughed at him.

"I don't know," she said innocently
He really loves my sister and it makes me feel so good to know he'd do anything for her. My phone began to ring and oddly it was Erica's mom. I quickly answered it wondering what she was calling me for.

"Hello"

"Hey Joselyn, um I don't even know how to say this" she sighed. "What's going on? I asked panicking
"Your father is at my house, he looks terrible"
My heart dropped to the ground. My father is here. "Wha-wha how did he get here? I asked struggling to speak. Ricky looked over at me. "He escaped and got a bus here" she explained
"Um, I'll um be there as soon as possible" I said hanging up. I sat there for a minute speechless. "You good? He asked

"Yeah, I just have to head home. I feel sick" I said. He didn't say anything he just pulled off. "My um dad is at Erica's house, I can go after work. She told me he looks bad" I said

"If you want to see him you can, I was thinking about hiring another assistant for late shift. That way you can have the time you want to have with your family and its a better look for us anyways. People are watching they know we work at a strip club... I might just have you not work there all together" he said. Way to spring something on me
"You're firing me? I asked
"Did that ever come up my mouth?
"I'm just saying everyone is going to wonder why I have my fiancé working until midnight that's all," he said

I didn't know how to feel I grew immune to working at the club I was making friends and on top of that, I had Dreux to cheer me up. "So I'm going to be a housewife? Are you decreasing my pay? I asked

"Nah, you're good. I said maybe don't get to thinking that much but if you want to see your dad its cool" he said
"Aww you're being so nice to me" I smiled

"Don't push it" he said.

Later that Night

I sat on the chair tapping my nails on the table. I kept reading the message from Erica's mother Ms. Kenya asking me when I was coming. I was scared out of my mind to see my dad I didn't know if I wanted to hug him or curse him out. Do I let him meet Morgan all over again? Should he see his grandson? I watched Ricky walk down the steps on the go. "I'll see you later"'he said.

"How long will be? I asked. "I don't know it'll be a minute though. Why? He asked looking annoyed that I asked.
"I'm just kind of nervous to see my dad," I said. "Pshh nervous for what? He asked
"It's been a minute, I'm scared," I said
"You'll be fine, see what's going on with him," he said. "Okay" I put my head down. He looked at his watch "What you want me to go? I asked
"Please," I said. "It has to be quick though," he said. "Okay" I got up calling Morgan. When arrived at Erica's house I felt chills down my spine. We were literally next door to my old house that I grew up in all my life. Just shattered by my parent's choices. "I changed my mind" I said.
"Too late for that, we're already here" he said. My heart was racing extremely fast I felt like I was about to have an anxiety attack. I slowly got out his truck closing the door behind me. "So we're seeing our dad? Morgan asked me. "Yes" I said picking up Jace. I knocked on the door waiting for her to answer. Shortly the door opened and she was standing there happy to see me. "Hey sweetie" she smiled hugging me. "Hey Ms. Kenya" I smiled. "And you must be Ricky" she smiled hugging him. "Nice to meet you" he said walking in beside me. "Mmmm you got yourself a handsome one girl" she winked at me. I rolled my eyes I'm sure Erica told her what I was doing. Your father is in the kitchen. "Jason..... they're here" she said. I turned back around "No no no" Ms. Kenya walked me in there. There he was sitting on the chair with a cup of coffee in his hands. My father that left me. He was no longer the thick and healthy looking man I knew he was thin and looks severely malnourished. I couldn't speak at all. "Hey Joselyn" he stood up.
"Hey" I said. "Well hello little one" he said looking at Morgan. She shyly waved standing behind Ricky. He looked at Ricky puzzled. "I heard you two are engaged congratulations" he said

"Thank you" Ricky spoke

"You have a child? He asked
"This is your grandson Jace, his father isn't in his life but Ricky takes care of him" I explained
"That's wonderful, a beautiful little boy. Looks just like you and grandpa" he said
"I um do know what to really say" I said
"I know this is a lot to take in" he sighed. "I'm sorry about abandoning you two-
"How did you get here? I cut him off. "Well I escaped, your mother is still there but I left because I've been feeling ill come to find out I have cancer" he said with his head down at the table.
"What are you going to do? I asked. "I just wanted to see you two before I go," he said. I wanted to really express myself but my words couldn't come out.
"This is really unfortunate. I mean you join a cult, sheltered in from the outside world and now treatment is probably not even an option" I sighed.
"I'm not sure," he said embarrassed. I slowly got up. "I have to go," I said.
"Jojo can we please continue to talk about this" he begged. I closed my eyes "Please don't call me that" I said. "I'll see you soon, I can't process this right now," I said
"Give her some time Jason," Ms. Kenya told him. "Bye" Morgan turned around waving to him. We left out the house "Did you want to say something to him? I asked her. She shook her head "You sure? Its okay if you want to talk to your father" I told her.

"I'm okay," she said walking ahead of me. We were finally in the car and I exhaled deeply. I didn't know what to feel or what to think. What is he going to do?

"This hurts so bad," I said looking out the window. "Life hurts, but he hurts the most trust me. I mean, he missed out on so much right? He asked
"Yeah, he did," I said. "Alright, and he'll probably miss out on more. A damn cult... that's white people shit right there" He said. I closed my eyes thinking to sleep this pain away. "Shit," Ricky said. I looked over at him and then a message on his screen. "I gotta go to the club, and pick up something, "he said. I sighed "I really don't want them in there," I said
"Just sit in the car, it'll be quick," he said
"Things are never quick," I said. His phone began to ring and I could see that it was Arielle. He quickly answered it turning off the speaker button so I couldn't hear.
"Wassup Baby" he answered
"Hey Babe, I missed you. I haven't seen you around lately" she said. I could still hear her throw the phone
"I've just been consumed with work and shit. I'm sorry to abandon you" he said.

"Uh huh well I'm at your job. I brought you some food" she said. I could tell he was caught off guard "Look at you being wifey, I'm around the corner," he said.

"Okay see you when you get here," she said

"Okay bye" he hung up. We finally arrived at the club and I saw a red Benz parked in the back of the car. "So what you gonna do? He asked. "I'll sit in the car," I said. "Alright," he said opening the door to get out. I saw a pill fall out from his back pocket. I leaned over to grab it, it looked like a damn Xanax. I opened the glove department to see a bottle of whiskey. Whiskey pill? Whiskey pill? Whiskey pill? Was in the back of my head. I placed the bottle in back in the department closing it. I hope he wasn't taking drugs. I looked over to see them in an act. His arms were wrapped around her as they kissed. I know I'm not here against my will thinking this shit was urgent. I quickly looked away, I took the key out the ignition "Come on Morgan" I said. She got out the car talking Jace out the car seat. We walked in through the club. I looked on the desk to see a bouquet of flowers. I walked over looking at the note.

"To Fine ass Josie"
Love Ronnie ❤️

I blushed smelling them. I grabbed my phone to text him a huge thank you. This made me feel a little better after seeing my dad like that. In walked the two of them this was finally the girl I kept hearing about wow she was a very pretty brown girl with a snatched body to die for. Damn, she made me want to get rid of this baby fat. "Hi" I greeted her

"Hi I'm Arielle, Ricky's girl.. you must be Josie" she placed her hand out. "Yes, nice to meet you" she half smiled shaking her hand. "These are my kids," I said.
"Aww hi" she greeted them. Morgan looked up from her iPad waving at her. "Oh, I was getting nervous I actually thought you two had something. I know about the fake fiance situation" she said. Look at her getting all worked up. I nodded my head "I would hope you did" I said

"I'm-

"I told you she's just my assistant babe. You have nothing to worry about" Ricky said looking through mail. Just his assistant? That kind of hurt my feelings, I stopped being his assistant months ago when he forced me to be his fake fiancé

"We do have movie night tho and watch a lot of movies" Morgan chimed in. Arielle looked like she was about to explode. Ricky stood there rubbing his face and I wanted to laugh. "Oh really? She asked him.

"Morgan controls the house," he said. "Uh huh," she said. "I'm with you baby, come here," he said. Oh no and that's my cue. For some odd reason, I felt like a side chick/ third wheel. We'll just take an uber home too bad Dreux wasn't here to balance this awkwardness out. We got up leaving the office until we heard a loud scream from the locker room.
"Oh my GOD"
"What the hell"
I walked in to see Courtney passed out on the floor. "Courtney" I ran over to her. "What happened? I asked. She was doing her makeup and she just passed out on the floor. I slapped her face "Court" I said
"She's not breathing," I said. Everyone rushed in including Kamaya and Rudy. "The hell happened? Ricky asked.
"Courtney is unconscious," I said. I looked up at Kamaya and she had a guilty look on her face. "Call the ambulance," I said.
"What did she take? Ricky asked. Kamaya sighed "I gave her molly," she said.
"What the fuck? I thought I told you we were done selling that shit" Ricky yelled. "Chill out Ricky, it's not what it looks like" Kasey intervened.
"You want me to chill out? Nigga where the fuck you been at is the question" he said. "Yo, don't talk to me like I'm your child. I'm here when I can be fuck outta here" he said back.
"I'll talk to you, however, I like nigga. Get off Kamaya's -

"Hey" I yelled. "Who can do CPR? I asked

"Daddy made me do it, he told me the club still needed some kind of revenue on the side" she explained nervously. I was trying not to cry "Oh my GOD Courtney please don't leave yet" I begged moving the hair out of her face. One of the security guards came in to give her CPR on the side. "Please don't tell me their drugs in here. Please don't tell me that" Ricky yelled. "Where is he? He yelled. "He's not here," she said.
"What the fuck Maya? Ricky said about to lose his cool. "This never happens, I didn't want too," she said Arielle was on the side of him rubbing his shoulder. The ambulance quickly came in with the stretcher. "What happened?
"She passed out on the floor but she isn't conscious" I explained. They lifted her on the stretcher applying the oxygen mask to her face. "Oh my god" My eyes got teary watching them take her out. I prayed to GOD she would make it through. Ricky talked to EMT further explaining what went on. I know he was trying his best to flip the story. Kamaya was crying on the side "I didn't know, I was just trying to satisfy him" she explained. I didn't say anything I just stood there pissed this was too much for one night. I snapped out of it forgetting Morgan and Jace where here. What the hell am I doing? I looked around walking back in the office relieved to see him laying on her while they watched youtube.
"You're such a good aunt," I said. She smiled continuing to look at the screen. "You okay? I asked. "Yeah" she answered.
"You're such an awesome little girl," I told her out of breath
I had to be careful not to expose her certain things. Ricky walked back in and I had it "We need to leave now," I said. He looked at me like I was crazy. "We're going.. relax" he said. "They can't see things like this," I said
"No one told your ass to get out the car," he said. I felt myself getting emotional seeing Courtney like that bothered me we were great friends outside of the club. I talk to just about every other day and just to think she was taking drugs. I wondered what was really going on with her.

"You could've stayed in" he argued

"Maybe I didn't want to watch you-you know what nevermind," I said

Okay and we're back again.

Who's in feels?
Dreux showing them colors boyyy. GET THE STRAP! lmao
Josie is still Great
Morgan is The Shade Princess

Their father is home

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