*I wrote this chapter in first and third person combined*
Ricky sat down listening to Rudy and Dorian talking over the plan. Tonight they were setting up Kannon. Ricky grabbed a bottle champagne chugging in down. He stared at Dorian irritated. Dorian could see that Ricky was staring at him as if he wanted to kill him. "Damn Ricky why the fuck you looking at me like I'm crazy? He asked. Rudy stopped talking looking over at me. "You working with Haram? He stood up. Dorian mugged him "Nigga what? He asked. "Are you? Rudy asked.
"No, why the fuck would I be working with them. I don't know them bitch ass niggas" he said. "Then why the fuck you so pressed for it to be Josie and Raymond setting us up that shit doesn't even make sense," He said
"Oh, okay" he chuckled. "I see a little upset that your girl ain't fucking with you right now. Aye don't take that shit out on me" he said. Ricky balled up his fist "Nigga that shit don't have nothing to do with it. Why the fuck didn't you want to run to the club with us huh? Why were you pressed to find out where Josie was? Sounds to me like you're a snake" Ricky walked up to him. "Yo, I ain't like these other little niggas in here. I ain't scared of you yo, I was just giving you a different perspective to look at things but you wanna act like a bitch" he said
"Aye, you need to chill fam" Dreux intervened. Ricky laughed "Okay Dorian, just know we always find out," he said
"Man y'all fucking trippin, my life on the line just like y'all. I ain't doing no funny shit... fuck ya'll" he walked off heated. "That nigga is lying; I'm tired of mothafuckas lying to me" Ricky shouted grabbing his keys. Dreux could tell his brother was upset. "I'll catch up with ya'll later" he said leaving the warehouse. Dreux followed behind him. "Bro, you okay? He asked catching up with him. "You good bro? He asked
"Yeah, I'm cool. We just don't have enough time to be giving that nigga the benefit of the doubt" He said.
"Look he seems sketchy to all us, don't forget we gotta take our time with shit. We don't want to give the nigga a reason to turn on us. You know it'll come to the light sooner or later. It always does" he said. Ricky nodded his head getting in the car. Dreux got in as well. "I'm tired bro, I don't know how long I can play this game. Trying to keep up with this shit making sure I don't get hurt, making sure y'all don't get hurt, and trying to save this fucked up legacy we have" he said
"You don't think we're all eating shit with you? He asked. "I know; I don't know maybe I shouldn't have tried to finesse the cooperate world. I got meetings for my restaurant, all these events coming up, this conference for children, and the Mayor's Ball" he explained
"We're all sacrificing a little bit of ourselves to get out the game. You're trying to make the world perceive us differently while were still trying to keep the money flowing until we can retire. In the mean time why don't you make shit right with the girl that makes you feel at ease" he said
"No, I ain't tryna be funny but she really pissed me off" he said. "How the hell is she going to help you at the Mayor's Ball if y'all aren't talking and you still can't find her? How that work? He laughed
Ricky rolled his eyes "You can't be the tough guy forever; shit will fail you every time" he said looking down at his phone. "Shit" Dreux said
"What? Ricky leaned over. "One of the old broads I used to fuck popped up at the crib" he said. "Fuck man" he showed me Mia's text message
Wifey 2:00 pm
Dreux I really thought I was tripping all these years but you'll never change. I'm tired of these bitches in your life. I'm too pregnant for this shit... I'm done
"Damn" Ricky said. "You can't control your hoes? He asked him. "Can you? Dreux asked back both of them started to laugh. "Shit hard out here bro" he said
"I stopped fucking with this girl for a minute tho. Ugh let me head home and settle this shit" he said getting out the car.
"Good luck bro" I said starting my car. "You remember what I said" he said. I pulled off calling Josie.
Josie
I sat at Erica's house watching her get dressed for her date tonight. I was bored Morgan was with her friend and it was just the two of us. My phone started ringing at it was Ricky. I felt nerves rise to my chest I haven't talked to him in a month and now he wants to call. I didn't want to talk to him. "Its Ricky," I said
"Girl pick up and put him on speaker," She said pulling up her bra. I pressed the accept button. "H- hello" I rolled my eyes.
"Why the fuck aren't you answering my calls? He asked, his voice was full of rage. Erica turned around "Cuss him out" she whispered
"Because I don't have anything to say to you. I'm only answering because I want you to stop calling me" I said
"Josie I'm not playing this game, we got upcoming shit going on. I don't give a fuck if we just say two sentences. I need you there and maybe I'll consider giving you your damn raise" he said
"I'm not going to anything. I'm worthless to you and I'm dead to you and you can't talk to the dead" I said. Erica started laughing "That was good, girl" she said lightly giving me a hi-five
"You with Erica? Got your friend hyping you up" he said.
"Okay its either you go or I'm dragging you with me," he said
"I'm not going... you don't appreciate shit-
"You got me fucked up, you think I care cuz you got a little attitude with me. That don't mean shit to me. You out here doing the most, what you want me to chase you? You want me to chase you that bad huh? He said
"No, I don't because if I did.. you would've already found me " I said
"Don't bullshit me, you're acting like a brat because you can't have your way" he said
"Guess who's not about to have their way. "YOU" don't call me anymore" I hung up. I sat there irritated "Fuck him, he just gave you another reason to be petty," she said. "He just doesn't get it, I'm so over this. I just want to start life over. I wish my parents didn't become nutcases leaving me to take care of Morgan, I wish I never met Raymond and I wish I never put myself in this predicament with Ricky" I frowned
"That's how life is sis, it builds your character. Pucker up! We're going out to that day party Sunday and you're going to meet a cute nigga, that'll take your mind off things" she said.
Dreux
I unlocked my door walking inside my house. I heard shuffling noises upstairs; I rolled my eyes walking up the steps. "Baby" I called. I walked into the room to see her packing her things. Her and Junior have been staying with me for the past weeks. I was tired of this but I do have a history of messing with many girls so I can't be but too mad that all these women keep popping up. "What are you doing? I asked her. She ignored me stuffing her clothes in her bag. "Baby, stop" I went over there to stop her but she smacked my hand away. "I'm not with her, I don't mess with her," I said. She closed her suitcase looking at me before she walked off. "Mia I'm trying to explain to you what's going on" I stopped her. "MOVE" she yelled. I sucked my teeth "Move back" I said. She shook her head "Get out of my way, I'm over it" she said. I took her suitcase throwing it on the floor. "No," I said calmly. "You're not leaving me, I worked too hard to get you back," I said
She chuckled "Ha! Giving me all the reasons to think you're still messing around. Dreux is this what you really want? Am I just some depressed bitch that you need space from every now and then? She asked. "What? Baby no I don't think of you that way" I said shocked that she would think of that.
"Or did you just want to knock me up just to say you still have me, and no one else will. You say you want me but then I keep seeing women wink at you and come to your house, this is the second time Dreux" she sighed walking over to the edge of the bed. "I know it may look that way but it's my past. I fucked a lot of women, I fucked a lot of women when we weren't together. Baby we just got back together a lot of them think I'm single
She jerked her head back "So you don't make it known?
"I didn't mean it like that, its known. Its just there's a few that don't know" I said
'Well you need to call them up and let them know because I swear if a bitch comes to me as a woman I'm fighting pregnant or not" she crossed her arms
"At the end of the day, I'm with you. I'm sorry you have to deal with the shit that comes with me but I promise once I'm not associated with the shit that comes with it anymore it'll be done" he said
"Okay Dreux, I'm tired of hearing this tired line and next week you'll hide that there's another bitch out with a pregnancy scare" she frowned
"I'm going to let you cool off cuz you're trippin," I told her; frustrated it seems like every time we take a leap forward we get pushed further back
"Yeah, I am trippin, why don't you go to work and fight crime like usually do" she rolled her eyes. "Alright, Imma remember that," I said. "Yup and imma remember incident quadruple" she laid down. I pulled her by her leg. "You know what, go head and leave," I said. "Glady," she said. Dreux stopped looking at the bed. He bent his head down not believing what was going. He looked at Mia, she looked terrified not wanting it to be true. Mia had a confused look on her face, she looked down to see blood trippin from her pants. "Oh My God" she panicked. Dreux was still in shock he snapped out of it. "Come on we gotta go to the hospital," I said. She began crying "Oh my GOD, I'm about to lose my baby. I don't want to lose my baby" she wept. "It's okay baby, she's going to make it" he panicked.
Rudy walked over handing him a stack. Haram looked at it skeptical "You sure this ain't no bullshit" he said. "You're questioning the wrong people," Ricky said. Haram grabbed a knife cutting it open. He took his pinky finger placing a little in his nostril. "Damn" he sniffed. "Top Tier Baby," Rudy said. Ricky looked over at Rudy "You don't use this shit do you? He whispered. "Fuck no" he said. "Yeah, ya'll got a deal. I don't know why I underestimated" he said. "I don't know why either; Dreux how many clubs do our family own as a whole? Ricky laughed. "Okay talk your shit, you got me. Kannon
should be in here any minute" Haram said. "You know of a cat named Dorian? Dreux asked him
"Dorian, I've heard of him" he mentioned. Dreux and I looked at each other "You know where you've seen him? Rudy asked. "No, but I heard of his name," he said. There was a knock on the door "Come in" Haram said. The door opened and everyone placed their gun up. One of the bottle girls put her hands up in fear dropping the bottle of champagne that shattered on the ground "Damn, Lexi what are you doing here? He asked her; his boys put their guns. Ricky started to feel guilty their way of doing things were totally different from the way they do things. Ricky wondered if they ever did something like this to Josie. "Ron needed you," she said scared. "Tell him to come down here," he said. "And get a mop please," he said
She turned away startled "Man ya'll gon have to do shit differently if you're ridin with us that could've gone wrong fast," Ricky said irritated. Kannon finally entered confused "Kannon" Ricky smiled. Kannon looked fearful "Close the door" Haram spoke. Ricky sat next to him crossing his leg. "There's been a change of plans" Haram aimed his gun
"W-what? Come on man... I thought-
"You thought what? That you could outsmart me? Ricky asked.
"You just asked for your death wish," he said. "Haram what is this about? He asked
"The problem is you owe me money" he spoke. "I was about to blast these niggas for you Ricky and I was going to give you the money back," he explained
"You're a liar, you said and I quote "I'm going to act like I'm going to kill The Caprios so it can fall back on them" I said
"I heard everything Kannon, can't have you on board if you're messy with everyone's shit" Ricky said. "No no let me fix this" he begged for his life.
"Noble" Haram spoke to his guy. Noble raised the gun about to pull the trigger. "Whoa whoa whoa, that's not how we do it" Ricky spoke.
"You trying to get us caught up... bag him," Dreux said. Rudy and Rafiq placed a trash bag over his face. Ricky watched as Kannon tried to fight them off, they then carried him outside. "I like how you do business," Haram said to Ricky "Maybe you can learn something's" Ricky sat up wiping down his pants. "If you excuse me, I'm bout to fuck" he said
That Weekend
Ricky sat in his car shaking his head at the results. He's been feeling funny lately not wanting to admit it. He wasn't able to mess around with this new chick he met at a club the other day because of his symptoms he was petrified that had an STD hoping it wasn't HIV. He looked at the information pamphlet "What is Gonorrhea? Then looking at the huge horse pills he'd have to take for a week. What made it worst was he didn't know which girl he got it from? And he had to deliver the news to each one of them. "Chrissy and Michelle"
He rolled his eyes grabbing his FIJI water. He opened his pill bottle throwing the two pills in the back of his mouth. He washed it down with the water wanting to throw up from the aftertaste. His phone began ringing from the screen and he answered it. "Hey Bro" he answered
"Wassup bro" he sounded stressed. "How's the baby? Ricky asked. "Baby is fine, we almost lost her but Dylan had other plans," Dreux said. "I'm sorry she's having so many complications," he said
"Yeah man, she's overstressed. I don't know if its me or her job. She's on bed rest the rest of these months. I just don't want to be the reason for that... I'm not fucking any other women out here. I just hate that these broads keep coming back" he said
"I don't know maybe after the baby, y'all should move to get a fresh start or something," He said thinking about all those times his previous girlfriends lost his kids he was starting to realize he probably stressed them to death. "You know what, I think that may be a good idea. I'm about to change my number and all of that" he said
"How long is she going to be in the hospital? I asked. "A week, she lost a lot of blood. She's really weak right now" he said. "Damn, I'll come by tomorrow ight," I said. "For sure, Josie going to the ball or not? He asked
"Man I don't know, she told me no. I'm physically not going to drag her from wherever she is but that just shows we ain't cool" he said
"That's wack! Granted you said some petty shit and she said some petty shit but she could've come just for an hour. Does she know the work it took to save her ass? He chuckled
"Nope, all she sees is I'm mean and I don't give her credit which is bullshit I then gave her so many opportunities on the low," I said
"I may take moms but then she gon be all up in my business" he stressed. "That's a fact and she loves her some Josie," he said
Josie
Everyone cheered me on while I danced solo to Janet Jackson Would you mind. I signed up for Aliya Janell class and I was getting my life. I desperately wanted to dance again and taking this class made me feel sexy all over again. I haven't felt sexy in a long time since I had my baby and guys telling me how fat my thighs are don't do a thing.
"Yess bitch"
Josie did the choreography that was given. She flipped over kicking her foot up slowly bringing it down. She slow grind on the floor. She popped back up running her hands down her body. "Whewwww"
"And split"
Josie hit a slow split before ending. Everyone began clapping and cheering her own. She got up catching her breath she felt so rejuvenated having the time to do something she wanted. "Girl you killed it, do you have dance experience? Aliya asked her.
"I danced in high school, I wanted to audition for Julliard but never got the chance," I said
"You are bomb girl," she said. Josie opened her water bottle. She watched the other girl do her solo dance this time she invited a guy to join with a chair. She watched the girl move the guys head in circles before getting on top of him. Josie looked around noticing that a lot of the girls brought their boyfriends. She wondered if she signed up for the wrong class? "It's getting spicy in here, "she said
"Girl, a baby making song for real"
"Was I suppose to bring a male partner? She asked her. "Girl no, you didn't have to" she said. Josie continued to watch wishing she had much more of that girl's confidence. She always wanted to do a sexy dance for her man but she wondered if she would get laughed that girl had serious balls to her. Josie exited but was stopped by the photographer
"Hey"
"Hey," she said beginning to leave. "I need your contact information so I can send your video," he said. "Oh right my email? She asked
"Or phone number that will do" he smiled. Josie blushed at the handsome guy behind the camera she didn't even notice him she was so focused on her Queens and Lettos class. "Oh its 305-000-1455
"Can I take you out to dinner some time? He asked. Josie leaned her head "Are you just saying that because you saw me get all sexy on the floor? She asked
"Maybe," he said. "Yeah, no" she walked off. He followed "I'm just playing, okay some of it is true but you are a beautiful girl. And I figured two beautiful people go and have beautiful dinner" he said. Josie smiled "Sure... send me that video though," I said
"No doubt, I'll send it to you later," he said. "What's your name by the way? He asked
"Josie" she smiled walking off.
Later that Night
I smiled looking at the video of me dancing. I was on point with the choreography and I still had it. "Is this tight enough? Erica asked pulling my gown up. "Yeah" I got up looking in the mirror. I smoothed down my gown. I still debated if I was going to this ball or not I literally had an hour to decide. I was actually 20 minutes from the location of the Mayor's Ball so I had more time to think this over. "You look pretty Jo" Morgan said hugging me. "Thank you sissy," I smiled. "Are you going to the ball with him? She looked up at me. "I don't know; I'm really debating" I sighed
"My teacher said its always good to be the bigger person," she said walking away. "I know Morgan... I know" I sat down thinking. I already know how this is going to go he's going to mug me as soon as he sees me, say some rude shit under his breath, aggressively hold on to me the whole night just to show his power and call me an ungrateful brat. I know I should be there but you don't treat people that way. I stood up "I'm not going," I said
"Just take it off please," I asked. "Okay girl I see you," Erica said proudly. My gown fell to the floor as I got out of it. I quickly texted Kamaya. "I'll meet you at The Fashion Show" I smiled. I told Maya I'd let her know the day of and she understood. I grabbed my phone posting the clip Tristian sent to my phone.
@JoselynAmel Today I danced something I haven't done since I was in high school. Not traditional but I sure as hell got my sexy back. 😋 Shoutout to @TristianAnthony for posting me.
@TristianAnthony No problem mama!😘
@jaydakelly Wait! You're not with Ricky anymore?
@callmejamal Does that mean your single again?
@KamayaSantana 👀
@SexyLexi Bitch, how dare 😍
@lilkim90 I always knew you could dance the moment I saw you at the club that night 😘
@TherealErica #Worthy🗣
"You know you just made some fire? Erica asked. I sighed "I know but I'm not going to let him treat me anyway. He'll figure it out" I said changing into my gray dress.
Ricky
Ricky adjusted his tie getting ready to head to the ball. He hasn't heard from Josie and by the looks of it she wasn't going he couldn't force her to go since he didn't know where she was. He knows she's not staying with Erica. It's not like her to be at a hotel because the cost adds up. So he's been trying to figure it out without tracking her. "Kannon handled? I asked Rudy.
"Yeah, it was so easy," He said opening his bottle of Jack Daniels. Ricky watched Haram and his new crew socialize with each other. Ricky never knew that they had a female on board named Symphony. Symphony was a badass and they've been sending looks to each other the whole day. Suddenly everyone began focused on their phones.
"Damn"
"Uhhh"
Ricky lifted his brow "What?
Dreux shook his head "Man she's throwing shit in your face" he said. Ricky walked back down the steps. Dreux handed him the phone. Ricky watched the video "Who's that? He asked looking closer. It was Josie dancing sensual to a song. Ricky was intrigued by just looking at her rhythm. He scrolled down at the numerous heart emojis becoming irritated.
"I'll see ya'll later" He said. Ricky was officially done with her, he felt like she was doing it on purpose. He knows she's supposed to be branding herself as a goody too shoes but since they have a little fallout she wants to do the most. Dreux got up as well "Girlfriend showing off? Symphony eyed him
"Yeah, she likes to show off, for that act right," he said. Symphony wasn't expecting that; her little chance may be gone. Ricky was feeling her boldness but at this moment not so much. He knew she was trying to be smart about the situation. She nodded her head walking over to grab a beer. "Who's ass am I kicking in spades? She walked back over to the guys. Ricky went upstairs as Dreux followed behind him. He was leaving to see Mia and he didn't bother to instigate this time. "You got this bro, ight," Dreux said getting in his car. "Good looking bro" Ricky said getting in his car.
Josie
Josie smiled making her first appearance on the pink carpet. She wasn't known yet but getting a glance of this made her feel alive this was so much better than being antagonized by Ricky all night. Once she took her pictures she stepped to the side taking a picture with Kasey's daughter. Kasey was bringing this super soft side to Maya and Josie enjoyed it. They sat down waiting for the show to start. "Miss Maya could I really look like those models one day? Imani asked her.
"Of course, you can be whatever you want," she said. "You're not just saying that are you? She looked at her. If this girl wasn't Kasey's child, then I don't know who was. She was very sweet but assertive. "You can be whoever you want, look however you want but you have to work super hard for it" she told her. I agreed "Don't I know it" she said. The show began and Josie was super excited about seeing the beautiful toned models strutting down the runway and on top of that Rihanna was performing.
Ricky
Ricky walked in the Mayor's Ball feeling so alone and out of place. It was weird not having Josie by his side. He forgot how to be by himself. He grabbed a glass of wine making his way over to The Markell's.
"Greg and Priya nice seeing you" he walked over. Greg turned around "Ricky I'm glad you came? He said giving me a hug along with a handshake. "And good seeing you Ms. Markell you look lovely as usual," he said hugging her. "Thank you, Ricky, you are just a charmer; Where's Josie? She asked.
"Josie is sick, she has the flu and she: been down for some time now" he explained. "Really? I could've sworn I saw her last week or something" she said. Ricky was even more irritated how she's acting now is fucking up his lies. "You've probably did.. but she doesn't listen, its bad now. We just came from patient first" he said. "Women" he agreed. "Gotta love them though" he said
"Yeah yeah yeah, I hope she feels better, tell her I asked about her" she said
"What's going on with this conference? He asked. "I already booked the venue, my assistant Chrissy has been finding vendors as well as young entrepreneurs to speak but as soon as we have that all settled I'll contact you," he said. "My man, I love seeing young black make a difference instead of killing one another," he said. Ricky stood there for a second thinking about all the bad things he's done in the past. He really did want to leave this behind him but every time he comes to these events these bougie black folks constantly shame young black men that didn't have a choice. Ricky didn't have a choice it was either he sells at 14 years old and does what his father tells him or he gets kicked out. "Excuse me," Ricky said walking over to a corner. He texted Josie
Me 9:44pm
Delete that fucking video or put your page on private and I'm not fucking around"
Josie
Josie lost focus from the models when her phone vibrated. She looked down at a message from Ricky. She rolled her eyes reading it.
Ricky
9:45pm
Delete that fucking video or put your page on private and I'm not fucking around.
Josie was a little scared she could feel his look and tone through the screen. She knew she pissed him off by not showing up and the super sexy video of her probably had him about to explode. She knows the image she's supposed to pertain but she also knows that their fake engagement was over.
Ricky
Ricky continued talking to Greg and his wife. He suddenly felt some pain in his stomach. He held his stomach looking over to see Avery and Megan. Ricky looked over waiting for Avery to give him eye contact once they met eye contact Avery quickly looked away. Ricky smiled walking near The Mayor of Miami. Todrick Nelson. "Todrick Nelson, nice to finally meet you" he extended his hand.
"Ricky Santana, I've seen you and your family do so much for the community" he shook my hand. "Thank you, we have too," I said. "Lonely man tonight? He asked
"Yes, unfortunately, my fiancé is sick but she will definitely be here next time" I smiled. "Yes, I'd like to meet her, What's this I hear about a conference you're doing for the youth? He asked
"Yes we're working on a free conference for youth ages 6-17 just to motivate the youth to strive towards there dreams. We'll have young entrepreneurs, vendors along with food" he explained
"That sounds great, I'd love to be a part of it," he said. Ricky felt like he was about to pass out. When he thought this plan out he didn't think this was about to work how long could he keep up with this lie, how long could his family keep up.
"We'd highly appreciate it... thank you," I said.
Later that Night
After the fashion show, I went to the hospital to see Mia and to check on her. I really enjoyed myself and felt so inspired all I wanted to do was sew and come up with some designs but my sewing equipment was at Ricky's house and I refused to go there. If I had to buy another sewing machine, I would. The door was halfway cracked and I saw Dreux laying in the bed with Mia. "H- hello," I said slowly.
Dreux opened his eyes surprised to see me. I didn't know if he'd shut me off or what. "Hey," he said. I placed my bouquet of flowers on the table by the window. Mia slowly opened her eyes. "Hey Josie," she said weakly. She looked so pale. "How are you? I asked. "Wassup" he hugged me. I felt relieved at least I knew Dreux didn't hate me.
"I feel like shit," she said. "What are you doing here? He asked me. "Just checking on you all, is everything okay? I asked scared to know.
"The baby is fine, almost lost her but she's here thank god" she rubbed her belly. "I am so happy; I can't wait to meet her she's going to be so beautiful," I said. "Thank you," she said closing her eyes. "She's been in and out, they just want to make sure she's comfortable" he explained. "Can I talk to you for a second? He asked.
"Sure" I followed him outside. We both sat outside on an extended chair. "Why aren't you at the ball? He asked
"Because I'm not going to keep helping your brother that talks to me any kind of way, he does and says hurtful things," I said.
"I know and I'm going to talk to him about it but this shit not even just about him it's our family as a whole. You agreed to do it-
"I was forced," I said getting defensive. He sucked his teeth "You had a choice, you did it for your family... but don't act like Ricky pointed a gun to your head forcing you" he said
"Damn near" I rolled my eyes
"Hear me out," he said
"Look I know working with my brother is hard as hell but imma just keep it real with you; the shit we got going on is only getting worst. We're teaming up forming alliances and mothafuckas are becoming snakes. We're almost done taking down this set of people and then after that well all be out but in the midst of that, you and Ricky are helping keep the image safe so the feds won't be on our asses. I know its fucked up but you can't avoid him altogether; y'all are selling this American dream brand and you being mad at him isn't going to stop his rich friends from asking where you are? This shit is a big lie and it follows
"He cut me off and last time I checked I'm not a criminal. I'm not a drug dealer all Ricky has to do is tell everyone the engagement is off and he can call me a petty bitch if he wants" I said. Dreux chuckled
"It doesn't work like that baby girl. I really hate to be the person to tell you this but you're associated with us. You're playing his fiancé meaning you're a great source of information to the feds. You're not getting out of this until this shit blows over and even if y'all call off this engagement and you go on about your business. His enemies know you... your safest bet is complying" he said
"WAIT"
"Are you trying to bribe me into dealing with your brother's shit? I asked backing away. "You out of all people" I looked at him disgusted.
"No, I'm not. sit back down before the nurses think my side chick or something" he said.
"I'm keeping it real with you. Ricky doesn't like talking about this shit and he didn't want to tell you so I'm telling you. You need to hold on just a little longer" he said
"Yeah, but he cut me off. You don't know what he said to me Dreux. He called me a worthless bitch. A bitch multiple times and how dumb I was. I got hurt in this situation; he doesn't give me credit when's due. Dreux ...I'll come to him with the same problem as Chrissy or Payton and he'll overlook it. When is someone going to look out for me?
"I'm tired of men dogging me out" I wiped my eyes. "I'm sorry you're going through this-
"You don't get it, it's hard being a woman. I already have my own trauma and issues. Your brother is verbally abusive and physical and he chocked me against a wall... how much can I take?
"Ricky cares for you okay. He damn near went crazy when you were kidnapped. I have never seen him move so swiftly in my life. He panicked so much, he couldn't focus even when he brought you home he felt like he didn't do enough" he explained
I listened to Dreux reveal his brother's feelings but it just didn't seem real to me.
"Life wasn't good to us. He has anger issues; we all do but Ricky has it the worst. You just don't understand the shit were in and how it deals with your mental. I stay strong for my son and Mia and I try not to take it out on people. With Ricky it's just different" he explained
"I don't know what you're trying to say Dreux. You're justifying his actions and I don't appreciate it. You're not being belittling on a daily basis, told your dress doesn't like right on you, you're annoying, he owns me. You don't witness the shit" I said
"I hold my brother accountable and I always call him out on his bullshit. I'm just telling you how he is-
I know how he is" I damn near raised my voice. I lived with him. I get what you're saying but what I'm telling you is I'm not dealing with it. I don't deserve that kind of treatment and you know it" I said getting annoyed
"Look, I know this. I hate how he treats you too but what I'm telling you is, You need to hold on a little longer till this shit blows over and this isn't even about the engagement it's about your safety" he said scarring me. I got up "I'll see you around Dreux," I said. "Jo, I didn't mean to upset you. You know I didn't" he said concerned.
"I know you didn't," I said before walking away.
Ricky
Ricky listened to Drake - Nonstop going 80mph down the high way. He was pissed he couldn't fuck his anger off. He was pissed Josie was going out of his way to prove a point. Josie never deleted the video or put her page on private. Just to find out she went to The Victoria Secret fashion show with Kamaya. So now he knew she wanted to be a smartass but he had something for her Ricky rode past Erica's house to look for her car but he didn't see it so now he went to plan B. He turned down his music parking behind Kamaya's white G- Wagon that was the only car she drove faithfully. He turned off his lights getting out his car. He walked to the passenger side of her car. He grabbed a tracker from out his pocket placing it under her truck. "Okay Josie, let's play the hard way then," he said getting back in his car pulling off
Josie really doesn't care anymore and it may bite her in the ass
Was Dreux manipulating her or did he have a point?
It may be more to Ricky's past then you think anyways carry on
Ps: If you don't like my speed then you're better off reading a book when the character's parents are Beyoncé and Chris Brown and fall in love in 5 minutes. Let me do my thang bihh! 😂
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