by Tina J
“You see how we are about her. She knew we’d kill him if we found out, which is why Monie stayed away during those times.”
“Oh.”
“Look.” I passed him the blunt and shockingly he took it.
“We may not ever be cool and that’s fine. I’ll sleep fine knowing she has you protecting her and the kids.”
“Always and I don’t hold grudges, nor do I wanna be at functions and you popping shit. I’m not that nigga.” He voiced his concern.
“I respect it.” The door opened.
“How the fuck y’all out here smoking without me?” Grams snatched the blunt from VJ.
“Really?” He said and looked at her.
“Hell yea really. Now Haven, I hope you over the bullshit because you owe me all those weeks of no weed.” I started laughing. She took a pull.
“VJ, I’m gonna need you to keep your dick outta my great grandbaby after this one. Her pussy needs a break.” He busted out laughing.
“Sorry grams, but she got a nigga hooked. It’s no way in hell I’m staying outta that.” I looked at him.
“I knew your ass was strung.” I said.
“If Ariel got the reaper to propose, I’d say you’re the same.” I nodded and the three of us stood outside smoking and talking.
“I’ve been meaning to ask. How did you find Mecca?” I laughed.
“Regardless of us not speaking, my cousin gave me the address Raheem stayed at. I waited for them to leave the house and followed.”
“But how did you know what she looked like?” He asked.
“I admit when they left the house, I had no clue if it were her; that is until her friend told me.”
“Her friend?” Grams asked.
“Yea.”
“What kind of friend snitches?” She questioned and smoked some more.
“A bitch who almost had her hand broke for tryna feel me up on the dance floor.” VJ shook his head.
“When I asked where Mecca was, she told me the exact outfit she wore.” I told them. Lily had no problem giving her up and actually told me to kill her. She wanted Raheem as far away as possible from her.
“Was her name Lily?”
“Yup.” He shook his head.
“Where’s Lily?” Grams asked and opened the door to go back in.
“Same place as Mecca.” I shrugged and he thanked me for finding Mecca and allowing him to take her life.
We went in and he ordered food for everyone and somehow, Brayden his girl, Colby Jr brought Ciara over and everyone else showed up. We didn’t get home until four the next morning.
“Thanks babe.” Ariel said when we got out the shower.
“For?”
“For putting your pride to the side and breaking bread with my cousin.”
“I don’t feel like hearing your mouth.”
“Whatever but since you did, I think you deserve something special.” She dropped her towel, had me lay on the bed, grabbed some ice and definitely had me down for the count.
Antoine
“Are you sure about marrying my daughter? I mean it’s only been about two years and...”
“Vernon stop it. You were ready to marry me soon as I threw it on you. Talking about have my baby.” I was cracking up listening to Vanity’s parents go back and forth. They joked around all the time and I think it’s why their daughter is the same.
“Man, you the one who...” Mrs. Davis stood in front of him.
“I’m the one who what? Told you we weren’t getting married because you kept that ex ho of yours around?” He waved her off.
“Exactly! Stop messing with Antoine and give him your blessing.” She wrapped her arms around his waist.
“He’s good to her and she loves him.” Her dad looked at me.
“Did she ever mention what she’s been through?” He asked in a serious tone.
“As far as…?”
“Rape? Or should I say attempted because it didn’t happen?”
“Hell no. When did this happen?” I had no idea what he was talking about. Vanity never mentioned it to me.
“Calm down Killa.” Her father said making me feel a little better. I would’ve been pissed knowing someone did that to her while we were together. It’s still fucked up, regardless when it happened.
“She was a freshman in high school and wanted to be like her friends and walk home.” Her mom started telling me the story.
“She was literally four blocks away from our house when these guys approached her.”
“How many?” I don’t know why I’m asking if it happened years ago. They lived in Virginia all this time so it’s not like I’d know who they were.
“Two. Anyway, her friend had just went inside and Vanity kept going. The guys followed her maybe two blocks and snatched her up. At first, they asked who she was and if they could have her number.”
“Both of them?” That’s weird for two guys to ask when they’re together.
“From what she says, yes.” Her father said with his face turned up.
“When she told them they couldn’t have it, one guy held her hands as the other one started taking her pants down. Vanity started screaming but one of the guys punched her in the face; knocking her out for a few minutes.” The more she told, the angrier I became.
“Right before one of then penetrated her, an old man came by yelling someone was being raped and scared them off. By then, she was fully naked. He called the cops, and the ambulance drove her to the hospital. Evidently, Vanity must’ve woken up and tried fighting them off because she had DNA under her nails.” Her father said and stopped but her mom kept going.
“She was beaten really bad and they couldn’t identify her at first. It wasn’t until we weren’t able to reach her that we called the cops. They informed us a teenager was brought in and it could be her.” I saw her mom wiping her eyes.
“We get there and my daughters face is so swollen, you could barely tell it was her. Had it not been for the necklace her dad gave her, we probably wouldn’t have known right away.”
“Damn.”
“Yea. It was bad.” Her mom walked closer to me.
“We love all our kids the same Antoine, but we tend to cater more to Vanity because of what she’s been through. Her panic attacks aren’t as bad anymore and she’s doing very well for herself. If you’re going to marry her, we need to know you’re gonna keep her safe. She has all of us and we’re very close, but we also know she’s grown. We can’t stop her life because we’re scared to let go.”
“I’m gonna keep her safe and I promise not to hurt her. I think she’ll kill me if I did.” They both laughed which eased the tension.
“I’m serious.”
“Just don’t hurt her and you have our blessing.” Her mother said.
“Hold up Maylan. He’s supposed to smoke a blunt with me or something before we say yes.”
“Vernon, VJ just dropped Legend off an hour ago and you smoked with him.”
“Maylan sometimes it’s ok not to talk.” He told her and she picked Legend up from his high chair.
“Anyway. Do you have the ring?”
“Yea. I’m gonna propose tomorrow at my party.”
“Congratulations and I have no doubt in my mind that she’ll say yes.” Her mom gave me a hug and Legend reached for my necklace. Vanity had him a lot too and we wanted kids. We just decided to wait until we’re married.
“Thanks for y’all blessing. Gotta go Lil man. I’ll see you at aunties house.” I kissed his cheek. Now let me prepare my speech.
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“I think your girl is gonna do what her brother’s wife did at his party.” Marco Jr said at the club. He threw me this big ass birthday bash and it was packed.
“Why you say that?”
“Look at all these bitches dressed alike.” He pointed to women dressed in all black. Vanity asked if I liked what Armonie did and I told her yes but didn’t see much.
As a man we definitely app
reciated seeing the women before her but once Armonie stepped out, all of us went to the back to smoke. What we look like watching his woman dance for him?
“Well if she does, these niggas gotta go.” Marco laughed.
“Where’s Harlow?” I asked about his girlfriend.
“No clue.” He searched the club for her. I actually liked her for him and so did everyone else. She’s the exact opposite of what he’s used to and she doesn’t let him walk all over her.
“Ok y’all. We in for a treat.” Armonie said on the microphone. Her stomach was starting to show so whatever’s going on, I knew she wasn’t partaking in it.
I looked for VJ and he was standing directly next to her. They still have yet to find Latifa so I know he’s not too far. Marco and I put some shit in motion to find her though.
“Antoine you come to the front and Marco, Brayden, Colby Jr., Jax and Valley make sure you’re close.” She smirked and they looked at me.
“Security make sure the doors are locked. We don’t need any commotion.” We turned and saw them blocking the doors.
“What the hell going on?” I asked.
Look back at it, she said she never made love but she good at it, I get goosebumps when I look at it
A Boogie song played and just like Marco said, those women dressed alike formed a circle and started dancing. They had on short black jumpsuits, black hoodies and black heels. Don’t ask me how they moving the way they are but I’m not mad.
The song went off and an old school one came on by Mya. I think it’s called all about me. The women were doing the damn thing to the beat. The introduction to the song was long as hell.
All of a sudden out walked, Harlow, Brayden’s fiancé, Colby’s side chick, Jax and Valley’s women and a few others. Those niggas were shocked. They started dancing and when Vanity walked out, I had to do a double take.
It’s all about me tonight, I can’t stop loving you, cause you’re still my boo, but you gotta see, it’s all about me.
I could hear the music but my girl had my full attention. She had on an all silver bodysuit with those strands or tassels hanging around the waist area. The strap up heels and glitter on her skin had my dick hard as fuck. The minute she stood in front of me, I couldn’t take my eyes off. I didn’t want anyone watching her but shit, I couldn’t stop the show either.
Once the song ended, I lifted her up and carried her over to the stage. I could see Marco and Harlow about to fuck on the dance floor and ain’t no telling where the other ones went. Shit, Armonie and VJ were damn near about to have sex next to the DJ booth.
“Can I have your attention?” The music stopped and everyone looked in our direction.
“First, let me thank my girl for the best birthday present ever.” I kissed her lips and heard people clapping and a few whistles.
“Don’t get fucked up in here.”
“Antoine.” Vanity laughed.
“Anyway, Vanity Davis you are a rare diamond, and if I had to pick you outta crowd just to make sure I could keep you in my life, I would.” She smiled.
“You are more than I ever thought I deserved in a woman and I wanna know if you’ll marry me?” She let my hand go as I got on one knee and covered her mouth. The ring was humongous, and I could see it shining off the lights in the club.
“Yes Antoine. Yes baby.” She let me slide the ring on and kissed me with so much passion, I had to place her in front of me again because I had bricked up. I handed the DJ back the microphone and stepped down with my new fiancé.
We were congratulated for the rest of the night, but something felt off. Not with Vanity but with the vibe. I observed everyone in our area, down on the dance floor and nothing. It wasn’t until I went to say something to VJ, when I noticed the person. I took off down the steps and to the door.
“Yo! What the fuck?” Marco yelled behind me.
“There’s no way in hell my ex showed up here.” Marco and I searched the parking lot twice and she was nowhere to be found.
“You sure you saw her?” He asked om the way back in.
“No but since I’m not, I wanted a closer look.”
“I doubt she’ll be back but I’ll keep my eyes open too.” I nodded and kept turning around to see if the person returned.
“Yo! I’m about to get Harlow ass pregnant off that dance she did for me.” I started laughing.
“I’m serious. She’s about to be my stripper when I get home and she don’t even know it.”
“Vanity already promised to do the same for me.” He laughed.
“You better lock Harlow down before someone else does.” I told him because if he knows like I know, she’s not gonna stick around if his secrets start spilling out.
“She ain’t going no fucking where.” I shook my head.
“It’s time you let that baggage go.”
“I’m trying but it’s hard.” He said staring at Harlow.
“If you wanna keep her you better try harder.” I told him and went to get my fiancé.
“I can’t wait to get you home.” Vanity whispered in my ear.
“And I can’t wait to...” I was cut off when VJ and Armonie stepped in the section.
“Ok sis in law. You did that.” Armonie gave both of us a hug.
“Told you I was copying. You didn’t tell me how fun it was.”
“Fun or not, Monie ain’t doing that in front of nobody else.” He and I gave each other a fist bump because neither is Vanity. Her body is for my eyes only.
Armonie
“What you think about this one?” Vanity asked regarding the wedding dress she’s looking at. All of us were at this expensive bridal boutique she had to come to. After Antoine proposed, he told her to spare no expense. It’s her day and nothing is too much for her.
“I don’t know Vanity. It looks too old fashioned.” I shrugged my shoulders. The dress had lace on the chest area and in my opinion not something I envisioned her in.
“What about this one?” Ariel wobbled over with her big ass stomach. Vanity took it and went in the dressing room.
“There’s your dress.” We all said at the same time. It was a fitted, strapless dress with a very long train. The sides were sheer and it so were other areas of the dress.
“What’s wrong honey?” Her mom Maylan asked when she started crying.
“Do you think he can love me right?” All of us had a shocked look on our face.
“Where did they come from?”
“I’m scared. What if he’s not done playing around with other women?”
“Has he ever cheated on you or given you a reason to believe he’s unfaithful?”
“No but he’s so got damn perfect in every aspect.” We all started laughing.
“Antoine is at an age where he doesn’t need to play around anymore. Stop looking for the bad and enjoy these moments.” Her mom said.
“And get out the dress before your tears run all over it.” Antoine’s mom said. She took it off and all of us went out to eat.
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“I can never get enough of being inside you.” VJ moaned out as he fucked me against the wall.
“I don’t ever want you to stop being inside. Baby, I’m cumming.” He continued until he finished
“Remember when I said no other man will ever get the visions of making love to you?” He laid me on the bed and got in next to me.
“Yea.”
“You make the sexiest faces I’ve ever seen and I’m glad I made you mine because if anyone could tell me what you look like, I’d probably kill them.” I smiled and ran my hand down his face.
“It’s ironic how my mom fell in love with my dad, he was her first and she’s never been with anyone else. It’s like de ja vu.”
“If you’re like your mother, I know you won’t dip out.”
“Never baby. VJ, you are it for me. I can’t even imagine another man on top of me.”
“That’s all I wanna hear.” He crashed his lips on mine and we went
at it again. Being young and in love will have you sexing one another morning, noon and night.
Loving someone who loves you back, is a beautiful thing and I’m glad Vernon Davis Jr. is the man I’m spending the rest of my life with.
Epilogue
Ariel and Haven had their first son and he was more than happy. You couldn’t tell him shit and no one was allowed to hold him unless you went by and he was out. Ariel’s father opened the new research building and yup, she runs the entire place. Haven out here telling everyone she a BOSS. We never thought we’d see the day, he’d settle down and only be with one woman, but we all know it only takes one woman.
Stormy and Christian Bianca didn’t get pregnant from the artificial insemination the first two times, but the third time was a charm. They had their first daughter a month ago and everyone was so happy, they threw them a party at each of their parents’ house. Bianca loved the experience of being pregnant, so her and Fay are now expecting. Stormy didn’t ask her sister to carry for her again but they did get a surrogate. I think after the woman spoke to Haven, Colby Jr. and the rest of the men in the family, she knew not to play games when it came to handing over the child.
VJ and Armonie are as happy as ever. VJ will still do anything for his wife; include kill again if necessary. She is the woman his parents told him were out there. Mr. Davis paid the 20k to Armonie for making him fall in love after VJ swore it would never happen. In the end, all of the families came together and now they go hard for each other; even Haven and VJ.
These books are urban fiction and I’m only here to entertain you. I know sometimes we read books and want them to end certain ways, or for the people to do what we want but it’s the imagination of the writer who has the final say.
I will try my best to continue making you laugh, cry, and yell at the characters in the book. A trillion thanks for the support you all keep giving me. I am always grateful and appreciative. Love you all!!!
