by Tina J
“What’s crazy is you had a good man. A man any woman would love to be with but yo ho ass had to dip out because he was working.”
“Really Lily?” Raheem questioned.
“Hell yea really. This bitch had me tryna fuck VJ any chance I could just to see if he’d be with it and he never was. He shut bitches down at the strip club for tryna fuck because he didn’t wanna lose Mecca and what did she do? She cheated and then stabbed him because he didn’t want her no more.” Raheem turned to me and I had tears rolling down my face.
Lily was absolutely right. VJ didn’t cheat on me and I thought sending her would make him because she’s gorgeous. Every time she told me no, I’d ask her to try again. I don’t know if it was my conscience because of what I did with Raheem or what. Then, I stab him for no reason and now he’s searching all over for me.
“Why didn’t you just leave him?” I removed the tissue and walked back in the bathroom to clean my face. Blood was all over my hands and clothes.
“SHE HAS TO GO RAHEEM. I’M NOT TRYNA DIE OR LOSE MY FAVORITE COUSIN.” I heard her shout when I started the shower.
“I’ll talk to you later Lily.” I heard the door slam and stepped in. I could see the blood on the ground and shook my head.
“You’re gonna be fine.” Raheem stepped in.
“Maybe I should leave. I don’t want you to get hurt.” He turned me to face him.
“I’m not and we’re gonna make him pay for hurting you and threatening my cousin.” I looked at him.
“Don’t worry yourself with how. Just know he’s gonna get what’s coming to him.” I don’t know why but a smile graced my face.
“You know I love you girl.”
“I love you too.” We started kissing and took it to the bedroom where he had me screaming his name. In my opinion VJ is still better but I’ll take this.
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“Mecca said there’s a safe inside the main building. It’s where they keep the money from the tenants.” I heard Raheem talking to someone in the living room. I peeked out and there sat two guys I’ve seen around the hood. They speak to VJ when we out, but I had no clue either of them would be down to rob him. To be honest, I thought Raheem was going in alone.
Yep, I sure did tell him about the safe. I’ve been to the office so many times and saw the transactions. If he were in a different building, he’d collect the money and take it to the safe if the banks were closed. I told him the best time to rob him is now, because it’s the beginning of the month. It means everyone was paying their rent so the money will be there.
“You sure about this?” One of the guys asked.
“Hell yea. The whole family moved to Jersey. There’s a management team maintaining the building but what they gonna do?” Raheem told them.
“A’ight because I’m not tryna die.” The same guy said in a nervous tone.
“Nigga did you not hear me say the whole family in Jersey? Plus, that nigga just had a baby. He ain’t coming here.” My heart shattered in a million pieces when Raheem blurted it out. I knew she was pregnant and maybe I was in denial, but how could he? At this point I hope they take anything they see.
Haven
“Tha fuck you want Marlena?” I walked past her outside the club. I hadn’t seen her in a while and I damn sure wasn’t looking for her.
“Are you really dissing me for some whack ass nurse?” I stopped and turned around.
“Who told you that?” One thing I didn’t like is for outsiders to know my business. I’m not confirming anything to her but I still wanna know who told her.
“Duhhhh!” She opened her phone and showed me a picture Ariel took of us yesterday when she went to pick her graduation stuff up. It said future RN and hubby under the caption. I smiled a little because she had my ass stuck.
“Why you following my girl?” I walked in the club and noticed Sharika sitting at the bar. Why is she here? To my knowledge she doesn’t go out or at least come here.
“Her page is open and why not? I need to know whose ass I’m gonna beat.” I snapped my neck and looked at her.
“Whose what?” I moved closer. She swallowed hard and I nodded for security to come get her.
“I’m saying Haven. I made a lotta money stripping and fucking you. That bitch comes in and now I’m no longer allowed upstairs. When you and Juicy were together it didn’t stop you. You don’t give me money or....” I pushed her to the side door with security behind me.
“You made yourself sound like a prostitute and if that’s what you’re calling yourself so be it. But you fucked up disrespecting my girl and my club with your bullshit.”
“Haven...”
“You’re fired.”
“What?” I hate when you’re standing in someone’s face and they pretend not to hear what you said.
“You heard me. You’re fired. Bring your ass back in here and I promise you won’t make it outta here alive.” I opened the door and threw her out. She hit the ground hard as hell.
“I don’t wanna see her in here again.” Security nodded and I went to where Sharika sat.
“What are you doing here?”
“I came to see you.” I gave her the side eye. She’s another one I haven’t seen.
“About?”
“Can we speak in private?” I looked around and went to the foyer area by the front door. Ariel be popping up now and I don’t want no problems.
“What’s up?” She glanced around.
“Here?”
“Yes here. My girl will flip the hell out if I take a woman in my office.” She folded her arms.
“Is she the reason I haven’t seen you?” Is this bitch dumb? Maybe that’s why her baby daddy told her to get rid of the kids.
“Ugh Yea. What you think this is?”
“I miss you Haven and when Juicy was here...” I cut her off.
“Why does everyone keep bringing up my ex?”
“I don’t know about the other chicks but when y’all were together, so were we. As long as I kept my mouth closed it was all good.”
“Yea, well this one ain’t having it. Matter of fact, you should back away.” I surveyed the front door and behind me to make sure Ariel wasn’t lurking.
“It’s like that?
“Just like that? Anything else?” She put her head down.
“The job wouldn’t let me transfer and I’m only part time because it’s slow.”
“Bitch, how the post office slow?”
“My boss is mad I wanted to transfer and started shorting me hours. I can’t prove what she saying is a lie, so I have to take what she offers?”
“You tryna strip or something?” I looked her up and down.
“Heck no.” She shouted and turned to see if anyone was paying attention.
“Oh, because I was gonna say your body ain’t up to par for the niggas who frequent here.”
“Excuse me.” She put her hands on her hips and caught an attitude.
“I’m just saying your tities droop a little, your ass is a tad bit flat and working here men may wanna take you home afterwards.” Her mouth hit the floor.
“I’m not saying you had to, but I know what the pussy like and it’s just ok. Your head game may bring in some money but...”
“Oh my God Haven can you be any ruder?”
“Oh, you want me to finish?”
“No. I think you said enough.” Her eyes began to water.
“What you want then?”
“Can you give me some money like the last time?” She put her head down after asking.
“Are you serious? I gave yo ass five thousand dollars. I know it was a while back but you’re telling me you didn’t put it in the bank? Where is it?” She became embarrassed.
“Don’t shut down now. Where is it?”
“I sent it to my mom because it was going to an apartment in Texas.” I didn’t know if I should believe her or not.
“Tell her to send it back.”
“I tr
ied but she won’t.”
“Man here.” I took the two grand I had and handed it to her.
“Don’t ask me for shit else. The boy has a father. Get over your pride and off that high horse and call him. Shit, if he buying his girl a house, he got it.”
“I’m not asking him for anything.”
“That’s on you but make this your last time you ask me. I’m not your man or baby daddy.” She nodded, attempted to hug me until I pushed her off and walked out. These bitches are crazy.
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“I’m going to see Legend today. You coming?” Ariel asked coming out the bedroom.
“I’m good. Tell grams to send me a plate.”
“HAVEN BANKS STOP THIS SHIT! YOU’VE MISSED A LOT OF DINNERS AND ITS AFFECTING YOUR FAMILY.” I looked up from the living room television.
“Who you tryna boss up on?”
“You Haven. This is ridiculous and you know it. Will VJ be there? Yes, but stay away from him and grams definitely won’t try and put y’all together. Everyone misses you; especially Armonie.” I sucked my teeth.
“Then your brother going through it because Stormy not only left him but hasn’t been to church.”
“What?”
“She broke up with him through a text message your mom said. Haven, he was there for you when the reaper handled Juicy. He needs someone to talk to.”
“He has everyone else.”
“I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU DON’T PUT SOME CLOTHES ON, I’M NOT GIVING YOU ANY UNTIL YOU ATTEND A SUNDAY DINNER.”
“Lies.” I joked and she stood in front of me looking like she’s about to cry.
“Damn, it took you forever to get pregnant.”
“Excuse me!” Her hands were folded across her chest.
“I’ve been letting off in you forever and it wasn’t until today that I can tell you are.”
“Haven I haven’t taken a test and...” I stood and shushed her with my finger.
“A nigga knows when his woman pussy changes.” I left her standing there speechless and went up to the bedroom.
“Ummm. Are you coming?” She leaned on the door not knowing what to say.
“I’m only going because you’re not supposed to turn a pregnant woman down.”
“We don’t even know if I am.”
“Don’t you worry. Grams has tests and she’ll have no problem giving you one.” She rolled her eyes.
“I love you Haven, and I hate what’s going on with you and my cousin. Please don’t get over here and make a scene.” She started tearing up again.
“There you go about to cry again.” I walked over putting my jeans on and watched her lay back on the bed.
“I love you too Ariel and be happy you’re pregnant because I was about to ask questions.” She gave me a crazy look.
“I may be a lotta things but stupid ain’t one of them.” Now she was scared.
“Whatever you did or were doing not to get pregnant better not ever come out if its bad.” She went to speak again.
“I don’t wanna hear excuses. You’re about to be my child’s mother but don’t get it twisted. I’ll still kill you if I find out you’ve been murdering my kids.” I kissed her forehead and backed away to finish getting dressed. Ariel was so scared, she didn’t move.
“I wonder what grams is cooking and don’t call because I wanna surprise her.” Still sitting there stuck, Ariel took a few more minutes before getting up.
I wasn’t tryna scare her because it’s not something I ever wanna do to her. But my cousin was three months when I started cumming in Ariel. It might not have happened the first day, but we haven’t worn a condom since, and I’ve just started feeling the difference in her pussy a few weeks ago. I’d hate to kill her for getting an abortion or even taking those plan b pills. She knew the risks like I did and never told me to pull out.
I don’t know if I’m having those thoughts because of what Sharika went through or what. All I know is, Ariel better have a good ass reason on why she’s recently pregnant.
“I’m ready.” I grabbed her hand in mine and led her downstairs and to the car.
“You hungry?” I asked.
“Yea.”
“Good. Let’s go.” I started the car and pulled off in route to grams. This is gonna be fun.
Ariel
Haven drove to grams house smiling and talking about how he thought he’d never have kids. Evidently, Juicy didn’t want any because of the transformation Haven paid for her to have. She didn’t want a baby to mess up her body. However, she messed around and cheated on him and we all know what happened to her.
Anyway, he did scare me when he mentioned taking my life if I aborted his kids. I didn’t take any plan b pills or go to a clinic. The depo shot really had my body take its time in getting pregnant.
I’ll tell him later because right now we’re pulling up to grams and everybody car is here; including the new Tesla truck VJ purchased Armonie for a push gift. I really loved their relationship and he seems a lot happier with her.
“Whose Tesla is this? This shit fire.” Haven asked looking at it.
“My cousin brought it for Armonie.”
“For what? It’s not her birthday.” He tried to look inside.
“It’s called a push gift. It’s because she had his son.”
“Oh. I ain’t buying you no truck when you push out my kid.” He is so fucking ignorant, but my ass can’t seem to leave him alone.
“Whatever.” He took my hand in his as we walked through the door. Everybody was sitting at the table and some in the living room.
“Haven you came.” His mom said which made everyone turn around.
“I had to. Grams act like she can’t send me no food.”
“And I wasn’t nigga. You holding out on my shit.” I busted out laughing and told her I had it. She wanted her weed I brought every Sunday.
“Oh. Ariel needs to take a test.”
“REALLY!” His mom rushed over, grabbed my hand and took me in the bathroom.
“You do know he’s going to put more babies in you? Haven wants at least eight kids.” His mom said making me laugh.
“Maybe two or three but eight. I don’t think so.” I asked her to give me a minute to use the bathroom. As soon as I pulled my pants and panties down, Haven barged right in.
“Damn babe. Can I piss on my own?”
“I wanna make sure you don’t put water on the test to make it say you’re not. Or use somebody else pee to say you are.” What is wrong with this man? He was dead serious.
“You’re a fucking nut. Pass me the test so I can go.” I was holding it in.
“Here.”
“Open it without touching the inside.” I told him.
“You bugging.” He handed it to me unopened. I took the paper off, slid it in between my legs and went to the bathroom. I took some tissue off the roll and sat the test on top of it.
“How long?” He asked
“Read the box Haven.” I wiped, pulled my clothes up and washed my hands.
“Where you going?” He reached for my hand.
“I’m hungry Haven.” I left him standing in there and accepted the plate his mom made for me.
“ARIEL!” Haven shouted my name in anger. I turned and noticed him coming toward me. VJ handed Legend to Armonie and stood up.
“Why you yelling?” I rolled my eyes and put some mac and cheese in my mouth. I felt him yank my hair back and stick his tongue in.
“I knew your pussy was different.” Everybody sucked their teeth.
“Thanks Ariel.” He pecked my lips.
“She needs more food on her plate. Y’all know she eating for two now.” Grams walked to me.
“You sure you’re ready to have his kid?”
“GRAMS!” He shouted.
“What? I’m just saying Haven, we don’t need another one of you.” She shrugged and moved away.
“We’re gonna go.” Armonie said. I saw VJ placing Legend in his car seat.
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“Why you leaving?” I asked.
“We’ve been here since this morning. I helped grams cook and I’m tired.” I could see how tired she looked now that we’re face to face.
“Ok. I’ll stop by tomorrow.” I walked over and kissed Legend on the cheek.
“Her nigga making her go.” Haven said.
“My girl; you know your cousin, has a mind of her own. It’s her choice to leave but this will be my last time here.” VJ spoke with finality. Again, you could tell he was tryna calm himself down, but Haven wouldn’t stop.
“Good. I can get back to seeing my family every week.” Haven barked. All of us turned around. I saw VJ’s facial expression and nodded to Brayden, who pulled up when we did. I wanted him to get close because VJ will flip.
“VJ lets just go please. I don’t want y’all fighting.” Armonie was tryna push him to the door. Colby Jr., Jax and the men stood up.
“You a bitch ass nigga.” VJ said and put Legend down.
“THA FUCK YOU SAY!” Haven rose outta his seat.
“You heard me. Who the fuck finds out his girl expecting and instead of being happy, finds a reason to be a dick? Then your cousin leaving because she isn’t feeling well and you assume, I’m making her.
“Fuck you nigga. You think because you saved her from the other motherfucker, I’m supposed to rock with you?”
“Nah because only a real man would appreciate what I did. The way I see it is, you’re mad she didn’t tell you and couldn’t bring death to his doorstep. You want everyone to fear you but bro, you pump no fear here.”
“VJ please.” Brayden opened the door and Colby Jr and Haven’s dad was holding him back.
“Armonie get out the way.” Soon as her father said it, Haven swung, missed and caught Armonie on the side of her face. She hit the wall so hard, her body left an imprint and Legend almost fell out the car seat. If he weren’t strapped in, he would’ve.
VJ looked down at them, somehow got outta Brayden’s grip and hooked off on Haven. The two of them were going at it. Legend was screaming and Armonie’s mom and I were tryna wake her up.
BOOM! Everyone stopped moving. Big Jax let the gun go off. VJ ran over to Armonie, lifted get up and carried her out to the car.
