2 Years Later
Ice me out, ice me out
Ice me out, nigga, ice me out
Ice me out, ice me out
Ice me out, nigga, ice me out
I smiled doing a little retail therapy on my break I flipped my wrist staring at the diamond bracelet I debated on getting. I have yet to really ball out how I really wanted too; I saw a little wristlet about the size of Morgan's wrist. "Let me get that one too," I said. "My pleasure ma'am" the jeweler smiled. "Thank you" my phone began ringing and I quickly answered it. It was a chill Friday afternoon for me. "Hey boo"
"Where you at boss? Erica and I are looking for you" Salem said. Salem was a childhood friend of mine I reconnected with. I ran into her in Manhattan one day and we became close friends all over like we never fell off. "I'm on break," I said swiping my black card. Yes, a black card that I worked hard to have. I put in that work to get where I'm at. "Damn, we brought lunch to you," she said
"I'll be there in 15," I said grabbing my bag. "Thank you for your time" I told the jewelers. I then walked over to the Louis Vuitton store to the right of me. I may be going to an album release party and I wanted to look my best. "Good afternoon, Ms. Josie"
"Hi" I smiled. I still couldn't believe I was greeted by my name. Maybe I have been in this store a little more than usual but it's only because I'm a celebrity stylist as well. When I won Project Runway I thought my career would take off immediately but it didn't. I worked at David's Bridal for about 3 years while working on my store, then I started getting noticed for my fashion, and dresses and a few celebrities hit me up to style them for there appearances including Lala Milan, Kandi, and Tiny. I also appeared on "Yes to Dress" that was a great experience helping some bridezillas find their perfect dress and I appeared on "Atlanta House Wives" those three shows were starting to get my foot in the door. I just opened my shop two months ago and it was doing alright, I didn't expect people to wipe out my place immediately but it takes time. I just hope it doesn't fail, most businesses fail within their first year... I was comfortable, my savings account was beautiful. Morgan was able to get into a great private school with free tuition because of her talent abilities and academics. We live in a nice condo with a sky view and I'm now riding in a 2018 Audi A5. I hope I'm motivating Morgan. I know life has been so inconsistent for us. I pray she's finally comfortable. "Can I have these in an 8 please? I asked.
"Right away ma'am" these boots were bomb as hell too bad it was June but I'd surely wear these in the fall. I tried them on falling in love with them. "These are so cute; I'll get them," I said. He took them ringing them up for me. "That will be 950.75 ma'am," he said. I looked to the far right seeing a silk men's shirt with the wording LV around it. I thought that would be cute for Frenchie to wear tonight with some white pants. "I'll take that shirt too," I said.
I walked into my shop to see that it wasn't busy at all. Nicole was bored on the desk while Bre was sweeping. "Hey Ladies," I said taking off my sunglasses. "Hey Josie, your friends are in the lounge area," she said. "Okay thank you, is my 2:00 appointment still coming? I asked my assistant. "Yes and you have three interviews next Monday," she said. "Okay thank you, Nicole, you're the best," I said. I made it my mission to treat my employees with respect. I know how it felt to be broke, depressed and struggling to take care of yours when your manager didn't care. "You too Bre Bre," I said walking by. "Thanks, Josie" she smiled.
"Hey baby girl" My dad walked past carrying some boxes. I hired my dad to work part-time for me. He unboxed, stocked, and cleaned the shop for me. I didn't even have to ask he offered. Him working a few hours in the shop made us bond even more. I'm so thankful we're back on track, and grateful that he and Morgan are inseparable now.
"Bout time your bougie-ass made it," Erica said rubbing her belly. I laughed "So now I'm bougie baller wife?" I eyed her. Erica was 5 months pregnant and I was so happy for her, her break up with Adrian really put her down. They were high school sweethearts but now she's very much in love with Zel. He's a famous producer and ghostwriter for a lot of mainstream rappers out today. It's crazy how they met. Erica now works for the shade room but during that time she was interviewing model Slick Woods at Rihanna's Fenty event and Zel walked by; he eyed her up and down letting it be known he was checking her out. Erica didn't even notice until it was too late. The video went viral, Zel is an attractive man and his fans were not happy about it all. Anyways, she was interested they linked up the chemistry was there and boom my god baby "Zoey Laila Smith was on the way. Erica did worry a lot about if he would ever cheat on her because he's extremely handsome but Zel is humble and he's not worried about these women out here, only her. "Girl whatever" she laughed. I plopped on the sofa beside them. "So are you coming to my birthday turn up tonight or? Salem asked. "Yes, I'm coming. I need to turn up a bit and have some fun" I said. "I'm going too girl" Erica got up. "Sit your pregnant ass down, you know Zel ain't having it" I laughed. "Girl Zel doesn't control me," she said. Salem and I looked at each other laying Zel isn't controlling but he's super overprotective over her now that she's pregnant. Erica can't even touch her own fry. "Well my break is over, I gotta get back to the money" Salem said getting up. She's an editor for Elle magazine she hated it there she was trying to get into Ebony but they wouldn't hire her for some reason. "Okay see you later," I said. "I gotta go too, Zel is outside" she laughed
"Aww he's such a good guy" I smiled. "Yeah, I'm about to hear his EP he's been working on" she said. "Josie you have a visitor at the door," Nicole said. "Okay, I'm coming," I told her. I walked with Erica back to the main floor. "Be careful girl see you tomorr- I was shocked when I saw her. I gasped in shock I haven't seen this girl in 4 years. She took her sunglasses off looking around. Erica stood there for a second.
"H-hey" I smiled happily to see her. "Hey girl" she hugged me. "You look good" I let go of her. I looked down to see her son. I waved at him as he shyly waved back. "No, you look good mama. I heard about the shop and I decided to pay you a visit" she said. "I'm glad you're here" I nodded. I was glad she was here. Its always great to see someone you haven't seen in a while.
"Hey girl" Erica acknowledged her. "Hey boo, congratulations" she hugged her. "Thank you so much... Jo, I'll see you tomorrow" she said. "Okay," I said watching her walk to the car. I turned my attention back to her. "This is so crazy" I laughed.
"It is," she said. "So what brings you to New York City? Gotta a Fashion Show? I asked her.
"Girl I need you to make me a dress in a month" she panicked. My eyes widened at the words coming out her mouth. "I'm sorry what? I asked laughing a little.
"A dress, I need you to make me a dress" she scrunched her face up like a child about to get in trouble. The timing was damn near impossible how the heck would I have time for that. I swear her family can inconvenience you at times.
"Wow Maya, that's like two days" I laughed
"I'm so sorry, I've looked everywhere. I even went to France. I'm not playing" she laughed. "So who else could I expect to do the honors" she smiled. "Well, congratulations on getting married. I'm honored, but I really can't promise you it will be done" I sighed.
"Josie please I'll pay extra" she begged. I looked at the desperation in her facial expression. I went silent thinking on how I would manage my time around this dress.
"Fine" I smiled.
"Oh my GOD" she cheered. "Thank you so so much sis. I got you when you get married I'll pay for the damn orchestra on GOD" she said. I shook my head laughing
"Do you have any ideas in mind? I asked.
"Yes, how much will charge? She asked
"I charge 1,400 to make a dress and 400 for alterations.
"I'll give you 10,000 for it" she said. "Kamaya that is too much," I said
"Girl I inconvenienced you like hell, its the least I can do," she said.
"How about 7,000," I said.
"Take this damn money and let's get this thing rolling," she said.
"Okay 10k it is" I smiled. I saw my 2:45 clients come in. "I have a consultation I have to do can you stick around until I'm finished," I asked. "Yes ma'am" she sat down. "Chance get from under there" Kamaya raised her voice. Chance placed his head under the dresses. He ran back over crawling on her lap. "I'm sorry, he's full of energy" she laughed. "Girl, don't I know it, I'll be out to take your measurements in a few," I said. I greeted my clients walking with them in the showroom.
1 hour later
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IamKamayaV When you're lowkey stressed tf out because you can't find the perfect wedding dress so now you have to go to New York lmao 😭
@KaseyAlsina Kill yourself if you want over this damn wedding
@DreuxSantana @KaseyAlsina It only gets worse bro, this ain't even the beginning 🙃
@IamKamayaV @KaseyAlsina @DreuxSanta Both of ya'll be quiet ya whining lol 😂😂
Josie
I was taking her measurements visualizing the type of dress she showed me. "I can't believe I have 4 weeks to make a dress" I laughed. "If its too much, I can alw-
"No it's fine, I knew it would happen sooner than later," I said. I mean if Kim Kardashian was on her 8 marriage and walked in here saying she needed a dress made in two weeks for 20k I would do it "Did you even get our invitation that I sent 6 months ago? She asked. My eyes widened "Uh, I moved a few months ago so its probably at my old address. I'm sorry" I said. "It's okay, I hope to see you in Miami in July," she said
"I'll be there" I smiled. "Good, you still single or? She asked. "I'm seeing someone," I said. She sighed "Uhhh my heart," she said. "Don't start please" I laughed. "So you said you want a long train right? I asked. "Long like a stream," she said. "Flowy or more like a princess shape with the train? I asked. She showed me 5 pictures and I'm trying to figure out what she truly wants, something I deal with on the daily. "I'm stuck between the two" she sighed. "Why don't you get the princess style because you said you wanted to feel like a princess and a sexy dress for the reception," I said
"But I want to have my dress on the whole time," she said
"Kamaya you're killing me," I said. She laughed "I'll give it some thought in a day and I'll have an official answer for you" she promised. "Okay girl, please a day," I said. She sat back down meaning she wanted to stay here. I might as well get the deets on how he proposed. "So tell me how he proposed? I asked. She blushed "Okay he proposed the first time two years ago, mind you ...we've weren't together for a long time he randomly told me he wanted to try it again and he proposed. I said no" she explained
"Why? I asked interested "Because we weren't on the best of terms. I mean we weren't nasty to one another but I thought the love was gone. I was celibate for a year and he got a new girlfriend and with that comes bullshit. So I didn't know how to take that, how can you propose to me after we haven't been together for so long?
"I understand, wow so much happened," I said
"Girl so much but I asked him again when I felt the time was right for me. I was just overdoing everything on a man's terms you know and he proposed again and boom a wedding" she smiled. "That is so cute, congratulations. I knew Kasey was a good one when we were working at Lemonade" I said
"Yes, I love that man-
"Speaking of Lemonade. What happened? I know it got closed down, the whole Miami was shocked" I said
"Uh, I don't even know how to explain it. Grant got busted by the feds is all I can really say about it" she said. My mouth dropped "It was about time that ruthless man got what he deserved. I know there was a back story to this by the way Maya worded it. I guess I would find out sooner than later. "Well, I'm just glad everyone has moved on," I said. I heard my door open "Yeah times are great now" Maya said. "Josie! Frenchie is here" Nicole announced. I turned around to see Frenchie walk in with some flowers. "Oh, hey" I smiled grabbing them. "Thank you" I smiled placing them down. "Wassup busy lady, did you forget about me? He licked his lips. Maya looked at the both of us pleasantly surprised. I can feel her sizing him up. She rested her chin on the palm of her hand. Awkward! I just know she's going to run her mouth or maybe not she can't be this messy in her 30's. "No, I just got caught up at work but I do have your shirt," I said
Maya coughed looking at the both of us "Maya this is my friend Frenchie; Frenchie this is my friend Maya" I said
"I know exactly who you are, you have great music" Maya complimented him. "Thank you, I appreciate it nice meeting you" he shook her hand. "It's nice meeting you as well" she returned the gesture. "Well, I know you have some work to do. I'll call you tomorrow" she got up grabbing her purse. "Yes, and I'll be contacting your agency I need some models for an upcoming show," I said
"Alright," she said. "Bye Chance" I waved. "Byee" he waved back. "Come on sweetie" She walked with him out the room. I turned towards him "This shit nice, you sure have a great fashion sense, that's why I fuck with you" he said taking off his shirt. "Uh-uh" I cut him off. "What? He asked. My eyes widened "Dressing room, not all out in the open" I laughed. "My bad, I got a little excited," he said walking to the dressing room. "Well get excited over there" I playfully pushed him forward. Frenchie was cool, sweet and smart. We started off simply business, I would style him for his performances then he started inviting me to concerts, shows, and parties. He wasn't mainstream yet but he was still known, everyone wanted to work with him. We weren't together but we were slowly getting there. I haven't slept with him yet, the most we did was makeout. He's been wanting us to be a couple but I wasn't ready. The last guy I dated name was Khalil. He was tall charming, brown skin and tatted. Hilarious, Educated and an overall gentleman. He was a tattoo artist at Black Ink he appeared on the show a few times and I guess the 15 minutes of fame got to him. I caught him cheating on me at his home. I should've picked up on the signs but sometimes as ladies, we want to see what we want to see because we don't want to be lonely. It broke me down; I felt like I was put on this earth to be emotionally abused by men and played with all the time. You would think my past relationships I would've tightened up by then but I didn't. But now, now I'll never deal with a man that makes it feel like I have to jump through hoops to gain his loyalty. I'll never deal with a manipulative guy flipping everything back on me. I'll never deal with a guy that doesn't truly know what he wants. I wanted better and I got better and his name is Frenchie.
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Happy Christmas Eve!!!! Hey y'all and were backkk! Haha y'all thought y'all weren't getting a sequel. GOT YA! too bad for the folks that were talking shit, now you looking crazy. I literally left things unwritten on purpose duwahhh lol like why would I end book one with an IG post? Lmao but anyways. Clutch ya pearls heffas, I love everybody.. bye!