Chapter 24 --> Letting Go Pt 2/3

This is the shortest One I cut it short on purpose. :P

He had a few bags packed that he was bringing to his car. He put the duffle on the passenger side and the two larger bags in the trunk. When he was done moving his luggage he locked up and got in the truck to drive back to the cabin. On his way his phone rang. It was his sister double checking with him on flight information and time.  

**

Tay ran inside to quickly check on Jhené and MJ. They were both asleep. She paced the floor of the living as she wondered if they had gotten to the cabin and what was happening. She was about to reach into her right pocket for her phone when she felt a vibration in the left. That’s when she remembered she had Leah’s phone. She pulled it out and looked at the caller ID, it said Amber. She let it ring until it stopped and it began ringing again immediately after. But she ignored it as she used her phone to call Candi. When she got no answer she tried Lauren’s then Nicki’s, but none of them answered her.

When the girls got to the cabin they marched up to the front door and without bothering to knock they turned the door knob, but it was locked. Nicki banged her fist against the door and waited but heard no one. She banged the door again.

Terrence: ladies don’t y'all think you should calm d……. ok

He stopped talking as they turned around and shot him a look. Candi stepped down from the front and went to walk around to the back of the house. She looked in windows as she walked but it seemed empty. When she got around the back and tried the door it was open. She walked in and opened the front door

Candi: that bitch knew we would come for her ass she’s not in here

Lauren: check the bedroom for her bags

TT: I’m on it.

All this time Nicki just stood there her blood boiling. When TT came back from the bedrooms and told them there were no bags in the bedroom she slammed her fist against the door one last time so hard this time it caused the glass to shatter to the floor. Her hand got cut in the process. They rushed towards her as she clutched her hand with the other. When they tried to see it she wouldn’t let them she told them she was fine and she turned and went out the door and down the pass in the direction of their cabin.  When she got in the front door Jhené rushed to her seeing the blood all over her hands.  She made it to kitchen sink and turned the pipe on it washing the blood away but the gash kept bleeding

Tay: Oh my God you guys what happened?

Candi: her ass got lucky we didnt find her

TT took a now awake MJ from Tay’s arms as Lauren went to get the first aid kit Nicki had brought

Jhené:  we need to get you to a hospital

She said not looking at her. Tay had told her what had happened and where they had gone.

Nicki: the only person going to a hospital is that bitch when I find her

She said in a soft deadly tone. Jhené looked at her but she never took her eyes off the gash on her hand that had now seemed to slow in bleeding.  When Lauren came back with the bandages Jhené took it from her

Jhené: I’ll do it

She said a little louder than a whisper and you could hear the hurt in her voice. She got the peroxide and opened the bottle

Jhené: this is gonna sting

She said as she gently poured it out onto the wound. Nicki sucked her breath in and closed her eyes. Jhené cleaned nd dried the wound and bandaged it. As she finished Nicki walked away and head to her room her right hand well bandaged and clutched to her chest. Jhené went after her. Everybody stood in the living room in their own space angry hurt their minds wondering as they looked in there different directions until they were drawn back to the here and now by Tay's phone ringing in her pocket. She looked at the screen and didn't recognize the number but she knew the voice she heard when she put the phone to her ear.

Leah: You think this is over but it's not

She said before hanging up.

**

Jhené: Nicki don’t do this please

Nicki: don’t do what?! Don’t defend you?! Don’t protect what’s mine?!

Jhené: that’s not what I’m saying

Nicki: then what are you saying Jhené

Jhené: I’m saying don’t give her the attention she’s looking for. 

She walked up to her and tucked her hair behind her ear.

Jhené: baby Leah and I are done. I want nothing to do with her. I don’t want you getting hurt and I don’t want you worrying about her. She has nothing on you and she means nothing to me. You are all I need

She kissed her and when she pulled away Nicki looked away from her

Jhené: babe??

Nicki sighed and walked over to the bed and sat down.

Jhené: Just… Promise me you won’t do anything crazy

Nicked looked up at her and she walked over to where she was seated and knelt between her legs. She kissed her again

Jhené: Please *pecks lips*

Nicki: ok.

They kissed again.

Jhené: and as soon as we get back I’m taking you to hospital with your hand.

Nicki rested her forehead against hers after kissing her.

“I Love you” she said in her mind as she closed her eyes.

**

When he got back to the cabin everybody he knew immediately that the rest of the day was not going to go well. When he walked in it was Lauren and Terrence in the living room. She rolled her eyes at him.

SB: are you guys ready to leave?

She didn’t respond she just got up and head to the room.

Terrence: yeah I should think we’re all set to leave. You good bro?

SB: I’m aight. Where’s everybody else?

Terrence: bedrooms. Most the bags are already out except the one you brought up and Lauren’s and mine. Nicki is gonna take my truck so Lauren and I are riding with you.

SB: so why… *chuckles and shakes head*.

He walked towards their bedroom and opened the door but the room was empty. He grabbed his stuff and threw them into his bag, zipped it and walked out. On his way out he told Terrence he’d be in the truck.  Nicki, Jhené and Tay rode in Terrence’s range, while Candi, TT and the baby were in TT’s.

When they got home everybody went back to Nicki’s. She took her stuff inside and switched vehicles so she could drop Jhené and Tay home. She didn’t bother paying much attention to Safaree and so she didn’t see when he left. The only one he told he was leaving and where he was going was Lauren. She tried getting him to stay but he had made his mind up and the only person who could maybe get him to stay is the one person who he felt had no interest in him at the moment. 

Chapter 23 --> Letting Go Pt 1/3

ummm enjoy

SB: Nicki… It’s not what you think. I was just-

Nicki: Don’t! I don’t wanna hear it!

She looked at Jhené who still had her fingers on her lips where he had kissed her and she felt the tears in her eyes. She looked up blinking away the tears then walked away. They heard her bedroom door slam shut. Jhené ran her hand through her hair, got up and went to the bathroom. She closed the door and leaned against it sliding to the floor.

Nicki walked into the kitchen later that evening to Terrence, TT, Lauren and MJ. She didn’t say a word to anyone as she made herself a bowl of cereal and sat at the counter eating. When she was done she got up, washed her dish and went back to her room. As she was pulling the covers over her leg she heard the door and heard MJ’s babbling as he tried to say Aunty.  Tyesha walked into the room put MJ on the bed then laid down facing her best friend.

TT: what’s going on Nic? Safaree just left looking upset, we haven’t seen Jhené and you just came in and out of the kitchen without saying a word to anyone.

She didn’t respond

TT: *sigh* Nic

Nicki: he kissed her

She said softly cutting Tyesha off

TT: wait… what? Kissed who? What are you talking about Nic?

Nicki: He kissed her

Was all she said again and closed her eyes at the end of her statement.

TT:  Safaree? Kissed Jhené?

Nicki turned onto her back resting her forearm across her eyes.

TT: did she kiss him back?

Nicki: No… She pushed him away

TT: I really don’t know what to say. How do you feel about it?

Nicki: My best friend kissed my girlfriend TT! How do you think I feel about it?

TT: your best friend? Is that all he is to you now Nicki?

Nicki: *sigh* TT I didn’t mean it like that

TT: then how did you mean it Onika?

When she didn’t respond TT chuckled, shook her head, picked up MJ and walked out leaving her. After TT left she laid there staring at the ceiling for a bit before she decided to go check on Jhené. When she got to the door and turned the knob it was lock. She knocked gently

Nicki: It’s me. May I come in?

But she didn’t hear a response and she stood there waiting for a bit before she decided to leave. As she turned to walk away she heard the door unlock and open. Jhené stood holding the door her head leaned against it as she waited for Nicki to enter. She closed the door as she did and walked over to the window. Nicki stood a couple feet behind her.

Jhené: I’m sorry

She said almost whispering.

Nicki: It’s not your fault

Jhené hung her head.

Jhené: but you’re upset with me

Nicki walked closer to her and she turned around

Nicki: I’m-

Jhené: don’t tell me you’re not cause then you’ll be lying

Nicki stood looking into her eyes

Jhené: kiss me

She looked away

Nicki: I… *looks back at her*

Jhené: now you need time to think about it?

She stood awaiting her answer and when she didn’t she turned back around looking out the window. She felt Nicki hug her from behind

Nicki: It’s not like that. It’s just… he kissed you

Jhené turned back to face her and Nicki raised her hand to her face then ran her thumb over her lips.

Nicki: these lips are for my kisses only. For tasting only me

Jhené held her hand and kissed the inside of her palm and each finger.

Jhené: then kiss me

She was hesitant but she pushed the thoughts of his lips on hers out of her mind as their tongues intertwined. Their kiss was full of hunger and passion. By the time they got to the bed they were only in their bras and thongs. Jhené lay between Nicki’s legs just looking into her eyes for a good five minutes before kissing her again. They made love until in the wee hours of the night. Tomorrow would be their last day at the cabin and Nicki thought about what she wanted to do as she laid watching Jhené sleep. Her hair was a messy bundle over the pillows and her face. She smiled as she moved the hair and kissed her forehead, her nose and then finally her lips.

Nicki: I love you

She whispered as she turned onto her back looking up at the dark ceiling wondering if what she had decided to do when she got home would be the right choice.

**

When Candi woke up the next morning Tay wasn’t in bed. She thought she was probably somewhere around the house. She checked her phone she had 8 text messages and 15 missed calls. Three of the texts were from her boyfriend they had recently started dating people knew about them cause of the pictures she posted on Instagram and Facebook. The others were from friends. She read his messages

Candi: Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

She let out a deep sigh and checked her missed calls they were mostly from him.

Candi: just fucking great Candice! What the fuck were you thinking?

She asked herself as she got out of the bed and head for the bathroom. After doing her morning routine she head out to the kitchen to get breakfast. TT was in the kitchen feeding MJ

TT: Good morning

Candi: Morning

TT looked her in the eyes and shook her head

Candi: What?

TT: nothing

Candi: Have you seen Tay?

TT:  She left pretty early looked like she was going for a jog. She had on sweats.

Candi: oh

She said as she took the bacon from the fridge

TT: nice picture

Candi didn’t say anything.

TT: he called me you know. When he couldn’t get through to you

Candi: who called you?

TT: JB

Candi: Great. *rolls eyes* what did he say?

TT: he asked me who she was, if it was just a onetime thing. He asked her name…

Candi: and what did you tell him?

TT: That it wasn’t my place to answer those questions. How could you not tell him Can?

Candi: I was going to?

TT: when?

Candi: look I don’t need this from you right now ok.

She turned and continued preparing her breakfast. TT chuckled as she wiped MJ’s mouth then left with him.

**

Tay read over the information she had gotten from the young man who worked at the front desk. He was the manager’s son and she had charmed him into giving her the information she needed. She walked along the lake until she found the cabin she was looking for and stopped in front of it. She walked up the driveway and up to the front door. She tried the door and it was unlocked so she walked in and slammed the door shut. She smiled as she and hurried off to the kitchen. Leah freaked when she heard the door slam and rushed from the bedroom to see who it was. As she opened the front door and peaked out she heard a glass fall and break but it didn’t come from the kitchen it came from the direction of her bedroom. She slowly walked back the direction she had come from and poked her head in the door. She noticed her phone missing from the spot on the bed where she had left it and rushed over.

Leah: what the fuck?

The bedroom door slam and she spun around clutching her chest

Tay: hi bitch!

Leah: Tayihé? What are you doing here?

Tay: No what the fuck are you doing here Leah? I’m the one asking all the questions.

Leah noticed her phone in Tay’s hand

Leah: What are you doing with my phone?

Tay kicked the door and stepped closer to her

Tay: I just said I’ll be asking all the fucking questions!!

Tay shouted putting the phone in her pocket.

Tay: how did you get our numbers? And how did you know where we were?

Leah: I know people, I have my ways. Now may I have my phone please? And how did you even know which cabin I was at?

Tay: bitch you no longer own this phone! And just like you I have my ways. Now shut the fuck up and don’t speak unless I ask you a question and you’re giving me the correct answer!

Leah: Ha! Do you think I’m scared of you Tay? What are you gonna do? *sucks teeth* Walk up in here in sweats and sneakers like you finna do shit girl sit. I go wherever the fuck I wanna go. Jhené is mine and ain’t shit you or Nicki can do to keep me away from her.

Tay: My sister is not your property Leah. She’s over you, she’s moved on and you will NEVER be together again. Try getting your tiny ass brain to process that and let it the fuck go! You ruined your relationship with her-

Leah: No she did!! Every damn day it’s something about Nicki. She’d be either on twitter laughing at her tweets or around the house listening to her music.

Tay: That was no reason for you to cheat on her.

Leah: oh so I guess it’s also ok for my girlfriend to call another woman’s name while we’re fucking?

Tay: No it’s not Leah but at least she didn’t sleep with anyone else. You act like you didn’t both use to sit around giggling about what you’d do to Nicki. You know, maybe if you had done it once you could have worked shit out. But what were your reasons for the second, third, fourth and fifth times Leah? And that’s just what I know about. How many others were there?

Leah didn’t respond

Tay: oh you have nothing to say now? You wanna run around here playing fucking innocent when you know you aren’t. You fucked up and she asked you about it you respond by hitting her? Telling her she was accusing you of something you knew damn well you were doing.

Leah: I didn’t mean to hit her that hard

Leah said tears forming in her eyes

Tay: I suppose you didn’t mean to push her either? And when she hit the side of the tub and you saw the blood soaking her robe you didn’t mean to walk out leaving her? You didn’t mean to pick your phone up and walk out that apartment door right?

Tay got quiet after Leah’s hand went across her cheek. She turned her head back and looked at her tear stained face

Tay: she agreed to have that baby to make you happy and that’s how you thanked her after 3 months. Even after all that she stayed with you, she tried to work on what was left of your relationship but you kept fucking around. Don’t try to play the victim Leah! Look at you! Pathetic with your crocodile tears! You’re a murderer!

Leah made to grab her by her neck but Tay grabbed her hands and pushed her backwards. She fell on her butt. Tay walked over to her and slapped her across her face with the back of her hand

Tay: that’s for my sister *kicks her* that’s for that innocent baby *kicks her again* that’s for Nicki *spits on her* and that’s for me!

She walked out leaving her on the floor sobbing.

**

Nicki was standing out back when Tay walked up on the back porch

Nicki: What the hell happened to your face?

Tay: nothing! Where’s Jhené?

Nicki: she’s not feeling well. She’s in her room. Now what happened to your face? And don’t think about saying nothing again because those finger marks and the blood by your ear doesn’t say “nothing”.

Nicki responded holding on to her by her arm. Tay looked away as tears ran down her cheek and Nicki pulled her into a hug

Nicki: hey… what’s wrong baby girl?

Tay just cried into her shoulder.

**

Lauren was putting MJ down for a nap for TT when her phone vibrated and then stopped. She looked at the screen to see she had a missed call from Safaree. She sighed and called him back. His phone rang straight to voicemail. She put MJ in his bed and tried calling him again. He answered on the third ring

Lauren: you called me

SB: yeah… I just wanted to know how she is.

Lauren: where are you Safaree?

SB: home

Lauren: what the hell?

SB: look I’ll be back. Is she ok?

Lauren: honestly Safaree I don’t know. You know how it is when it comes to hiding her true feelings.

SB: So I guess everyone knows about the kiss?

Lauren: no. Tay and Candi don’t. What were you thinking?

SB: *sigh* I’m about to head back up there. I’ll see you in a couple hours.

Lauren: Safaree…

He hung up. Lauren walked back to Terrence’s room where he and TT were talking.

Terrence: finally

Lauren: Safaree is home!

TT: what?

Lauren: Safaree

TT: I heard what you said but what?

Lauren: -_-… Where’s Candi?

Terrence: her room

Lauren: Jhené?

Terrence: haven’t seen her all morning

Lauren: Tay, Nicki?

TT: Tay isn’t back and Nicki is out back

Lauren: I’ll be back

Terrence: so much for having fun this weekend

Lauren walked out to Nicki comforting Tay.

Lauren: hey… she ok?

Lauren asked. Tay had stopped crying but still had her head on Nicki’s shoulder

Nicki: I don’t know. She just started crying. Did you wanna talk to me?

Lauren: umm yeah. I called Safaree.

Nicki: Laur-

Lauren: he’s home Nicki. I just thought you should know

Nicki didn’t respond to what Lauren said she just looked away. She put her attention back on Tay as she tried not to think about him.

Nicki: lemme see your face

Tay raised her head up, her cheek was swollen and red with finger marks well defined. The spot at her ear that had the blood looked to be a fingernail scratch

Lauren: what in the hell? Who did that to you?

Tay stepped away from Nicki and went to stand over by the wooden rail of the patio

Tay: promise me you guys won’t freak out or do anything crazy

She said not looking back at them.

Nicki: Tay what’s going on?

Tay: Especially you Nic

Nicki: I can’t promise you that and I don’t know what happened. Who did this to you?

She turned around and looked from Nicki to Lauren but didn’t say a word. She knew all too well that all hell was gonna break lose if she told them the truth. But then she couldn’t lie either. Especially not to Nicki

Lauren: Ok that’s it.

She pulled her phone out and sent the call

Lauren: can you get out here please? It’s urgent… Back…

Tay: who was that?

Lauren was about to answer when Candi walked onto the back porch followed by TT and Terrence. Tay turned her face away. Candi walked over to her and turned her face gently

Candi: what the fuck?

Terrence: Oh shit!!

Tay: please just… It’s not a big deal

Nicki: what do you mean it’s not a big deal look at your face!

Candi: you went to find her didn’t you?

Candi asked in an angry tone. Tay didn’t say a word.

Candi: tell me where she is, cause I’ma fuck that bitch up.

Nicki: what? Who are y’all talking about?

Lauren: wait she’s up here?

Tay: yes. She got a cabin up the lake

Candi: where up the lake?

Nicki: hold the fuck on are you guys talking about Leah?

Tay looked at Nicki and by the look she saw in her eyes she knew she’d better answer her question quickly

Tay: yes. She’s at cabin 26.

Candi was the first one down the back steps with Nicki, Lauren and TT hot on her trail.

TT: Watch the baby

She said as she passed her.

Tay: aren’t you gonna stop them?

She asked Terrence

Terrence: do I look like I wanna get my ass beat. *sucks teeth* I’ll be back

He said as he ran down the steps and went after them

To be continued…

Chapter 22 --> Stalker

When she walked into the room he was on the phone. His back was towards the door so he didn’t notice her.

SB: I’m not giving you her number you said you wouldn’t do this…… yeah and?.....She’s fine I told you that nothing has changed…..then why do you need it so badly?..... I’m sorry but you’re not gonna get it from me… Look I have to go

Nicki: who was that?

She asked startling him.

Nicki: you sounded pretty upset

SB: No one… Important

She raised her brows at him

Nicki: Ima ask you that again, who was that?

He sighed before answering her

SB: it was Leah

Nicki: What’d she want?

He didn’t respond

Nicki: I see your slow and your stupid are on high today. What… Did... She...Want?!

SB: A number for-

Nicki why the fuck does she want Jhené’s number? She changed it for a reason

SB: I never said-

Nicki: don’t talk to me like I’m stupid

She said cutting him off again

SB: she said she just wants to know how she is, to say hi

Nicki: she’s fine did you think to tell her that? And since we’re on the topic of Miss Leah I’d like to know what kind of business she was helping you with in Miami?  Oh and you can tell me why, since you’re talking to her for “business”, she is calling your personal number? Why does she even have that number?

SB: Nic can we not do this right now please?

Nicki: oh?! No Safaree! We are gonna do it right the fuck now!

He started to walk away

Nicki: you think I’m playing don’t you?

SB: look-

Nicki: no you look. Be very careful of the answers you give me when I’m done with what I’m saying right now cause saying the wrong shit gon get you fucked up! Play with me!

**MEANWHILE** (lmaoooo @ y’all cursing me out for stopping it right there)

“Baby, hey I’m back in town. Can you text me back when you see this please”

“Babe come on. It’s me Leah. Text me back”

Her phone began to ring.

“Jhenny, baby answer your phone”

“Look Safaree told me you were ok. I just wanna hear your voice, hear it from you”

Her phone rang again.

“Can you please just answer one of my phone calls? Please, I just wanna know how you’re doing”

“*sigh* Jhen, I know you see my messages”

“Baby look, I’m going to be honest. I miss you. I just want to hear your voice”

“Why are you ignoring me?L”

“Jhen, I’m sorry I cheated on you, I’m sorry I hit you, I’m sorry… about the baby :’(. I just wanna make things right between us. Forgive me please. Just give us one more chance”

“Baby, please. I’ll do anything to get you back!”

“Amber isn’t half the woman you were to me baby. I’m sorry”

 She sighed as her phone began to ring again.  She couldn’t take it anymore so she turned it off. She lay there thinking how did she get my number? About the baby, how could she even ask for a second chance? She was pulled from her thoughts when she heard Lauren calling her name

Lauren: Jhené… Jhené!

Jhené: hmm

Lauren: are you ok?

Jhené: yeah ok just not feeling well

Lauren: what?

Jhené: sorry I mean…I’m gonna go lay down

TT, Lauren, Candi and Terrence all looked at each other as she got up. When she got to her room she slowly climbed into the bed, lay on her back and put her hand over her eyes. She felt like she was about to have the worst headache ever.  A few minutes after, she heard a light knock on the door.

Jhené: who is it?

She asked in a soft tone, but loud enough for the person on the other side to hear

Lauren: It’s me. May I

Jhené: yeah sure

Lauren walked in and closed the door behind her.

Lauren: you’re ok but you’re not feeling well? Come on, talk to me. What’s up?

Jhené: I really don’t feel like talking about this right now

Lauren: sounds like something Nika would say, *walks over to window and folds arms* only I never listen when she does. Same goes for you. So what’s really up?

Jhené: have you ever finally got over something or someone and they just pop back up?

Lauren: yeah. Does this have something to do with Leah?

She sat up in the bed looking at Lauren

Jhené: What do you know about my ex?

Lauren: Safaree ran into her in Miami. He said she helped him out with some business but he wouldn’t say what.

Jhené: He wouldn’t. No. He knows. He wouldn’t.

Lauren: wouldn’t what? What does he know?

Before she could answer Tay came bursting through the bedroom door looking as angry as ever.

Tay: why the fuck does this bitch have my number?

Jhené: Tayihé Okole, watch your mouth! Who are you talking about?

Tay: Leah! How the- How she get my number?

Jhené: she called you?

Jhené asked with raised eyebrows.

Tay: this b- *takes deep breath* She sent me ten text messages. “Where’s your sister?”, “why isn’t she answering my calls?”, “Why won’t she text me back?”, “Can you please tell her to call me”, “Tayihé are you there?”, “Why are you guys ignoring me?”, “I just wanna know how she is”, “Lil girl I know you see my messages” then she drops the “*sigh* ok fine just tell her I love her please” oh, oh, oh then she drops the bomb “how long will y'all be at the cabin?” the fuck? The actual fuck?? How does she know where we are?

Jhené: what?!

Tay: If she ever knew how much I’m itching to finish what I started in your hospital room

Jhené: Tay… *sigh*… Where’s Safaree

She asked in a sad voice

Lauren: he’s with Nicki.

Jhené: ok…

She turned and walked over to the big glass window.

Jhené: Can you guys please…

Her voice cracked and a tear ran down her cheek as she stood looking out at the lake.

Tay: Jhen-

Jhené: *wipes cheek* Tay just go with Lauren please.

**

Nicki walked into the Kitchen to see Lauren, Candi, TT and Terrence talking with MJ sitting on the counter in front of them. They stopped once they saw her.

Nicki: why y'all look so suspicious

Terrence: girl bye! Why you look so angry? Ain't nobody in here looking suspicious.

Nicki: Terrence shut the hell up. Where is my baby?

Candi: which one?

Nicki: the one I left with y’all. *shakes head* you were suppose to keep her company

Lauren: In her room

Candi: How much we getting paid to entertain?

Nicki threw a grape at her but it hit MJ in the head instead. He whipped his head around and looked at her then looked for the grape

Nicki: *giggles* I’m sorry auntie’s baby

TT mean mugged her as she threw the grape in the trash

Nicki: Candi shouldn’t you be somewhere getting your cuka licked?? Speaking of, where is that smart mouth…. One

She finished as Tay walked into the kitchen, over to the fridge, took out a bottle of Dasani and walked back out

Terrence: here we go

He said getting up as Candi did

Candi: I’ll be back

She said as she head for her room

Nicki: what’s up with them?

Lauren: Where’s Safaree?

Nicki rolled her eyes

**

Candi walked into her bedroom to hear Tay on the phone cursing someone out

Tay: Bitch you got lucky security pulled you out my sister’s room you won’t be so lucky the next time!! Stop calling me! Stop calling my sister and you stay the fuck away from Nicki. I don’t know what you and Safaree have going on but that shit gon get cut short. Don’t fucking play with me!!

She hung up

Tay: uuuuuuuuughhh!!!!!!!!!

Candi: whoa! What was that about?

Tay: Bitch fixin to lose her life...

Tay said walking over and hugging Candi

 Candi: That was Leah wasn’t it?

Tay: Lauren told you?

Candi: yeah she did

Tay: I just… God! I don’t even wanna think about her right now.

Candi: Then don’t. I doubt she’ll do anything crazy

Tay: she already has

Candi: what do you mean?

Tay: she was up here. She told me.

Candi: she’s probably lying

Tay: Did TT walk MJ down to the lake earlier?

Candi: yeah

Tay: She was watching them.

Candi: what?

Tay scrolled through her phone and found the picture Leah had sent her of Tyesha pointing to the boat she was trying to get MJ to look at. The picture seemed to have been taken from inside a vehicle.

Candi: Oh My God! Nicki has to know about this

Tay: not yet and don’t tell Jhen either please I don’t want to make this trip any worst.

Candi: but-

Tay: Trust me.

She said then slowly walked over to the bed pulling Candi onto her lap and kissing her neck

Tay: I’ll take care of Leah

Candi: Tay... Mmm

She couldn’t finish her sentence as Tay sucked on her neck. She turned around and straddled her lap kissing her. Tay snapped a picture.

Candi: *giggles* what are you doing?

Tay: care to spill some tea?

Candi raised her eyebrow as she looked at her

Tay: they’ve been asking… Only if you don’t mind

Candi: … aight

Tay tweeted the picture

@HawaiiBarb_T: @Candi_2 #Oop baby I spilt our Lipton pi.twitter.com/lc2ssv8c

Then she went back to kissing Candi. Her phone was buzzing like crazy. The barbz were sassing and cussing her out in her mentions no doubt. She laid back, Candi on top kissing her. Then she stopped.

Candi: Shit!

She said with her head in Tay’s neck

Tay: what’s wrong?

Candi: I didn’t tell him. He’s gonna see the picture

**

When Safaree knocked on the door he didn’t get an answer. He opened it and peeked inside she was sitting on the bed, her legs crossed beneath her looking out the windows. He walked over to her a brown envelope in his hand

SB: I have some explaining to do

She looked at him

SB: firstly, I got this for you. She didn’t tell me what it was and honestly I wasn’t sure if I should give you and that is why I kept it.

Jhené: what is that?

She asked her voice hoarse.

SB: She said it’s something you would want

He said handing it to her

SB: look she told me she wouldn’t do anything like this. I know I was stupid to believe her but I thought since she had Amber maybe she was being straight with me. She asked me for you number I didn’t give it to her. She claims-

Jhené: she already has it

SB: has what?

Jhené: she has my number and Tay’s. She even knows where we are.

SB: what?! Look I promise I’ll take care of it. She won’t hurt you again.

Jhené just smiled and shook her head. She ripped the large envelope open and pulled out a black and white picture. Tears ran down her cheek. He sat beside her on the bed and pulled her into a hug as he slowly pulled the small piece of paper from her hand

SB: I’m sorry

He said as she cried silently into his chest. After a moment he pulled her away and wiped her tears with his thumb. Now he regretted giving her that envelope. He was looking at her as he looked back at him eyes blurry with tears and before he knew it his lips were on hers.  She pushed him away and scooted away from him on the bed, her hand on her lips

Jhené: Leave!

SB: Jhené I’m so-

Jhené: GO!

He got up and turned to walk out only to see Nicki standing in the doorway, he couldn’t read the expression on her face.

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Chapter 21 -> Consent Pt 2

Ummm yeah :) Enjoy

He took the phone off speaker as she made her way over to the garbage dumping the whole plate in the bin instead of just scraping the remainder of the food off.

SB: Leah we spoke about that! *sigh* lemme call you back

She was half way up the stairs when he took the first step.

SB: Nicki

He called to her but she didn’t acknowledge him. He went up after her catching up to her by a wooden statue that stood in the hallway. He reached out for her waist and she slapped his hand away then turned around to him

Nicki: don’t you fucking touch me

She said in a low but very angry tone

SB: will you at least let me explain

Nicki: FUCK YOUR EXPLANATION!! Fucking liar!

SB: I didn’t lie to you

Nicki: so what you running a fucking strip club or something in Miami cause that’s the only way I could understand that bitch being a business trip.

SB: why you gotta assu-

Nicki: save it Safaree. I don’t wanna hear shit you have to say right now.

She slammed the bedroom door after walking in and head to the bathroom. He shook his head and head down the stairs. He grabbed his keys and jacket and selected the green button to send the call after closing the front door.

Leah: Hello

SB: Yo what the fuck Leah?! We spoke about this you calling me “babe” issue

Leah: I’m sorry!! Bad habits are hard to break.

SB: yeah well your sorry isn’t helping me outa the shit I’m in right now.

Leah: oh my God! What happened? Did your girlfriend over hear?

SB: and she’s not fucking pleased about it

Leah: Safaree I’m so sorry! Look I’ll talk to her explain everything if you need me to

SB: trust me the last thing you want to do is try explaining this to Nicki. Matter of fact with you being who you are you don’t wanna talk to her at all

Leah: But…

SB: Look its cool I’ll work it out somehow

Leah: *sigh* if there’s anything I can do please let me know and if It’s too much trouble we can get a cab instead of you coming to get us.

SB: Nah, it’s cool I’m already half way there anyway. Just another 20 minutes.

Leah: Ok. See you in a few.

*******

Jhené: why do you sound so upset?

Nicki: I don’t even wanna get into that right now just know Ima fuck Safaree up.  You ok? I miss you.

Jhené: Miss you too baby cakes. Just spoke to Tay says she’s coming back by you tomorrow and she loves you.

Nicki: love her too. Ooh I have plans for us for next weekend and you get your chance to speak with Can

Jhené: what you got in mind?

Nicki: you’ll see when we get there. Just make sure you pack enough for Friday to Monday even though I wouldn’t mind you walking around all weekend naked. Can’t have them other’s seeing all that I got to myself though

They both giggled.

Jhené: *yawns* could always just walk around your room naked for you

Nicki: mmm that’s a good idea *smiles*. You sound tired

Jhené: I am and I got a be up and out by 7:30 so get to my meeting for 8

Nicki: wish you were here to cuddle

Jhené: me too but you have Faree

Nicki: I don’t want him beside me right now *pouts*

Jhené: I know you’re over there pouting stop and go talk to him it’s probably not as bad as your making it

Nicki: so you’re taking his side?

Jhené: you know I’m not. I’m just, being fare. Talk to him ok. Mwuuah!! Sleep tight and I’ll see you tomorrow

Nicki: *sigh* night hun *sad face*

She hung up and turned onto her side pulling her blanket up

Nicki: fuck him and his cuddling tonight

*******

She was looking over the image of the cabin from the link Martin had sent her, when the front door opened and he walked in. She had seen his car out front earlier with him sleeping in the driver’s seat.

SB: Good morning

He said but she didn’t say it back. She was dressed for the day, waiting on Terrence and Lauren to do her hair and make-up no doubt. It was early for her meetings. He went up and showered then got dressed. When he came back down Terrence was fixing his the last of his curls and Lauren looking over her face.

Lauren: Damn… can I kiss you right now?

They all laughed. He stood looking, admiring her beauty when her eyes met his and her smile immediately turned into a scowl as she looked away. He shook his head and walked to the kitchen.

Lauren: Nicki, is there something going on between you and Safaree?

Nicki: I don’t know maybe you should ask the bitch calling him babe on his phone

She said while shutting down her mac book. Terrence and Lauren looked at each other wide eyed

Lauren: I know this nigga aint stupid

She said as she walked off to find him in the kitchen. He was eating a sandwich and drinking coffee

Lauren: you know I refuse to believe what mind is telling me so Ima give you a chance to explain. Who is she?

She said in a stern voice. He took the last bite of his sandwich, chewed, swallowed then drank the last of his coffee and placed the cup in the dish washer

Lauren: I’m waiting

SB: waiting for what?

Lauren: don’t act stupid right now your situation does not grant you that right. Who the fuck is she?

SB: why don’t you just go ahead and make an assumption like she did

Lauren: oh so you want me to put my foot down your throat? Cause that’s what my fucking assumption is going to be that your need some sense knocked the fuck into you

He looked at her and shook his head

SB: she’s a friend that’s all. I ran into her in Miami and she helped me sort out a few things because she knew a few people.

Lauren: helped you sort out what kind of things?

SB: why am I even explaining this to you?

Lauren: Because she doesn’t want anything to do with you right now and someone needs to tell her exactly what went down before this situation gets out of hand.

He shook his head

SB: She helped me with a few things which I’d rather not discuss right now. But it was nothing sexual. She has a girl she’s never had a dick and she’s not interested in one except maybe if it was plastic. So no I was not cheating on her.

Lauren: *sigh* then why was she calling you babe Safaree?

SB: She calls everyone babe. She’d call you babe, she’d called Terrence babe there’s nothing more to it

Lauren: is she someone you knew before?

SB: yeah she’s Jhené’s ex

Lauren looked at him crazy

SB: It’s nothing to worry about. Like I said she has a girlfriend. She won’t do anything crazy

*******

They arrived at the cabin a few minutes after 10 in the am. Everyone chose their rooms. Nicki with Safaree, Jhené and Tay, Candi had a room to herself, Lauren Decided to share with TT and the baby and Terrence had the room with the bunk beds. He didn’t mind though he figured he had a bed for everyday they would be there. Lauren had explained Safaree’s situation to Nicki because she still wouldn’t speak to him but she was still angry. She felt that he still wasn’t telling her something and she tried not to let it bother her but she couldn’t help it. She was unzipping her duffle on the bed when she felt his arms around her. She closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh

Nicki: Safaree move!

She said in a tone that said I don’t wanna fight just leave me alone but he refuse.

SB: No... I hate the fact that you’re not talking to me and I hate not being able to touch you.

He bent his head and kissed her neck

SB: baby I-

Nicki: Don’t call me that

SB: I would never cheat on you. You know that

Nicki: No I don’t

She said trying to pull away but he held her in place

SB: everything that I have is yours Onika. All yours and before I give it to another woman I’d rather take care of it myself, with my hands.

She turned around to face him and he captured her lips with his he thought she would but she didn’t pull away. She kissed him back with so much need. He was the one to pull away and they stood looking in each other’s eyes. She caressed his cheek with her hand and then pecked his lips and as she pulled back slapped him so hard he thought he felt tears in his eyes. She turned his face back to hers with both and hands and spoke

Nicki: Don’t you ever make me jealous again or I swear to God I will rip a bitch’s throat out with my bare hands right before I rip yours

She threatened before taking his lips again

SB: I’m sorr-

Nicki: just shut up and fuck me

He was surprised at her tone and how serious she was in that moment. She rolled her eyes at him

Nicki: do I need to slap you again for making me wait

He lifted her onto the edge of the bed and pushed her dress up. He used one hand to push his sweats and boxers down before sliding her thong to the side. He placed his tip at her entrance and slammed into her. She bit down onto her bottom lip so hard it broke skin. He kissed up her cheek bone as he saw tears running down the side of her face

SB: I’m sorry. Did I hurt you?

He whispered into the ear of a head that was thrown back. He began pulling out when

Nicki: no! Just don’t stop I want you to be rough

******

Jhené: Lauren, TT have you seen Candi

TT: she was outback with Terrence

Jhené: ok thanks *smiles*

She walked out to the back patio but Terrence was alone and on his phone

Jhené: where’s Candi

She mouthed to him

Terrence:” Day hold on a sec… Tay dragged her along for a walk. They went towards the woods

He responded and pointed towards the forest of trees

Jhené: k thanks

She said looking out but not seeing any sign of them. She went back inside and decided to go shower and change into something more comfortable until they came back.

********

Candi:  you know there could be bears out here. I don’t do wild animals

Tay stopped walking turned around and pulled her close wrapping her arms around her waist

Tay: you have me to protect you

Candi: from a bear? Cute but I think we should be heading back

Tay: *sad face* I want some alone time with you

Candi took her hands from around her waist and started to walk back the direction they had come

Tay: fine! We can go back to the cabin just

Tay walked up to her face

Candi: what are you doing?

She asked her breathing quickening because of how close Toy’s lips were to hers

Tay: one kiss?

She said and took her lips before she had time to object. Tay smiled in her mind at all the lust Candi was kissing her back with. It wasn’t until she felt her back against a tree that she pulled away from Tay’s lips.

Candi: stop…

She said out of breath

Tay: you know you don’t want me to

She said against her neck before kissing and sucking on it causing a moan to escape Candi’s lips

Candi: Tay your sister

Tay: will you stop worrying about what Jhené thinks all the shit she’s done in her lifetime she has no right to judge us

Candi: I just…

Tay kissed her before she could finish her sentence

Tay: forget… her

She said between kisses. Candi now knew why Nicki was so hung up on Jhené.  Here she was addicted to a 19 year old girl after one kiss.

Candi: sss… fuck!

She whimpered and bit her lip. She didn’t feel when her legging sand thong were pulled and had no idea her legs were that far apart until she felt Tay’s finger inside her slowly sliding in and out teasing her sex.

Tay: I wanna taste you

She said in the sexiest voice. Candi felt her head nodding yes but had no control over the muscles doing it. Tay bent down sliding her leggings all the way down and slipping it off one leg. She then placed that leg over her shoulder   and kissed her way up her thigh to her soaked pussy. Candi grabbed hold of her hair as her knee threatened to buckle under the pleasure she was receiving. Her moans caught only by an on looking squirrel and owl perched in a tree a few meters behind them.

Candi: fuuuuuuckkk! Baby I’m…. Cumming

Damn, no man had ever made her squirt that quickly before and Tay didn’t waste a drop of it. Just as Candi thought she was done she inserted her fingers again rubbing her g spot while looking up at her flushed face. Tay gave Candi a wry smile before pressing with her fingers and gently biting her clit which caused her to orgasm again and squirt all over Tay’s hand. That one had caught her by surprise and she thanked God she had reached for that branch above her head. Tay put her leg down as tremors still ran through her body from her powerful orgasms and stood up taking her hand from the tree branch and placing both around her neck to support her body as she stood. She kissed her

Tay: you taste fucking amazing

She said softly but all Candi did was look into her eyes before kissing her again

Tay: mmm… *pulls away and pecks her lips* we should head back before they send a search party for us

Candi smiled and kissed her again

Candi: then you better get my clothes on so we can go lil girl

Tay: Right *giggles* can you stand

Candi: cocky much?

Tay: hey you were the one squeezing the life outa that branch

She said as she bent down and fixed Candi’s clothes. She kissed her mound as she pulled her leggings up.

Tay: *smiles* ok lets go

Candi: right after I do this

She pulled her into her and kissed her again. She couldn’t get enough. Then she pulled away and pecked her lips again and again and again and

Tay: if you don’t stop kissing me we’re gonna be out her for gosh knows how long

Candi: *giggles* ok. *pecks lips* let’s go

She walked off first and Tay followed slapping her butt. When they got to the back door Tay pulled her back against her and kissed her neck.  Candi turned around and stuck her fingers in the loops of her shorts and kissed her.

Candi: mmmm… Think Ima have some problems staying away from you in there

 Tay smiled

Tay: we could sneak off to your room

**

When they got in everyone was around the pool table laughing and drinking. All eyes were on them as they got in

Tay: hey guys what’d we miss?

Her sister rolled her eyes at her

Jhené: Candi may I speak to you alone for a bit please?

Candi: umm sure… Lemme just go shower and change first

Everyone got silent. Jhené narrowed her eyes looking at Tay

Tay: Nothing happened we went for a walk we talked

She lied

Lauren: who she tryna fool

Lauren whispered to Nicki

Candi: I won’t be long *smiles and walks away*

Tay was about to walk off when her sister stopped her

Jhené: have you forgotten who you’re talking to? *shakes head* Go shower I can smell her cum on you. In OUR bathroom Tay.

20 minutes later Tay returned and told her sister that Candi was waiting for her out back. Jhené left to go speak to her while Tay challenged Terrence to a game of pool

Tay: Get ready to pay up playboy

All: ooohhhh *burst into laughter*

Terrence: uh, uh! Oh no you didn’t miss thing

Tay: oh yes I did and aint nothing you gon do but accept it when you lose *sticks tongue out*

Terrence: girl save that tongue for Candi aint nobody in here wants it

Tay: couldn’t have it even if you did

She said as she took the shot to break the rack and sunk 4 balls

Nicki: oop!

*MEANWHILE*

Jhené: hey

Candi turned around to face her

Candi: hey

They were silent again. Neither facing the direction of the other was in. One standing by the Jacuzzi and the other standing by the wooden rail of the patio.

Candi: the moon looks so close from up here

Jhené: *giggles* yeah, it does.

Candi looked back and smiled at her

Candi: I’m sorry I was just tryna start some type of convo *giggles* this is a bit...

Jhené: awkward, weird, unusual

Candi: well I was gonna say strange but we can work with your synonyms J

Jhené: You know at first I was really upset about this. I felt it was totally wrong and I had to find a way to convince you, you aren’t right for each other. But then I thought for a bit and I remembered the 17 year old girl who almost didn’t graduate because she slept with a female teacher and the girl who from her second to final year of college dated her psychology professor who was female and I asked myself why are you so surprised? Why are you making this such a big deal? She could’ve been off somewhere dating some stranger that I didn’t know, didn’t trust but she’s here. And I trust Nicki’s word that you won’t hurt her.

Candi: wouldn’t dream of it.

Jhené: Then I guess we’re good then *smiles*

Candi: I guess so *smile*

Jhené: mind you this still is a bit weird but… Guess I can get used to it

Candi: ok

Jhené: come on let's go back in

They both smiled at each other as they head towards the door.