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Queen of Spades

Veronica's POV

"Ms. Spades, Princeton construction is on line two. Mr. Smith would like to speak about a compromise." As I look up my intern Sofia was over me and as always very eager to put her best foot forward. "Thank you Sofia, can you please do me a favor and grab me a coffee I'm gonna need it" I was exhausted and this man is gonna beg me to help him keep his little business afloat, too bad you can't help a sinking ship. After an hour of bitching he finally gave up. Grabbing my coat and sipping the last of my dark roast I head home. I head by a little project before I went to my loft, this is my true home. Stepping out of my Dodge Charger I said hey to my boys as I walk to my God Mommies house, I know everyone here ain't no one gonna mess with me. I hugged all the kids whom I love dearly and told them they were more than welcome to chill in my pool this summer. The smiles on their faces warms my soul. Getting to my moms house I sneak in very quiet taking off my heals to not make any noise. Walking up behind her I jump and spook the hell out of her. "Dammit y'all always up to no good! Scaring me and shit! You must have lost your mind!" She was so overwhelmed it was too cute. "Sorry mama I just had to." I could not stop laughing. "Where's daddy?" As I looked around the house. "He's at work, he's working a double" she said as I huffed and sat in a kitchen chair. "Mama, Daddy works a lot. Y'all need to take a trip. You always talk about that Carnival Cruise to Europe I'll pay for it and I'll take care of my bother and sisters." I always want them to rest, they do way to much. "And how many times do I tell y'all to move into my summer home? I want the best for you guys." I've been telling her for months it was actually for them. "Hush, we can talk about that later." She's always putting my behind off. She hates when I question her. "Can my brother and sisters stay the weekend?" Then she gave me the look and I knew what was coming. "What you need is a man to stay the weekend, and give me some grand babies!" She laughed the cutest little chuckle, I couldn't help to laugh. "Whatever Mama." She was so serious though. "Ask em when they come home." "Ight, imma just stop home my panty hose is rising up." I laughed as she looked at me like she just gave up on life. I laughed and headed for my car. Music blasting my wild silky curls blowing in the wind I felt free and I can't lie I liked that shit. White T, basketball shorts and Nike's the automatic go to attire. I was always admired for my looks I have chocolate skin and long curls down my back which were very silky and pitch black. To be honest I could care less how I looked as long as people know I am smart, intelligent and I run things. I was always professional at the office but I was Bon outside of work and that's how I liked it to be. Driving back my sibling were already outside waiting. Throwing their bags in the trunk and kissing mom goodbye we were out. Even though we were god siblings we were closer than that. I pulled up to a gas station and handed the oldest out of them twenty-five dollars, $10 on pump 6 and get some snacks for movie night. In five seconds all three of them were in the store. Stepping out to pump the gas I felt eyes on me. Looking to my left this sharp man was eyeing me down. I finished pumping my gas and sat in the car. "What the fuck are they doing?" The man was still starring ever after he was done pumping gas. He had deep green eyes and nice brown hair, chiseled jaw and a strong built. I can't lie he was cute. After a very weird, very uncomfortable five minutes the little squirts came running to the car, FINALLY! "Y'all bought the store?" I said as all three of them started giggling. As we pulled off my brother James blurted "WHY YOU EYEING MY SISTER!!" And that's when my ass stepped on the gas. I was dying of laughter as James went on a rant about how men always stare at me. We pulled up to my parking garage and parked, popped the trunk and we were off to the elevator. At the office I was a proper, and well mannered person when I was relaxed outside of my job I was myself, just another woman who loves her family. After being obnoxious in the hall we walked in the house and went in all different directions James went to the fridge, Yasmin went to the tv and Tina went on my laptop. I went and hopped in the shower and had the time of my life basking in the refreshing water. I always loved to clean myself. When all of them went to bathe and wash up I ordered Indian food and set up the Netflix. We ate and joked and watched some movies falling asleep right in the living room together. In the morning I made a health breakfast and brought them to the weight room in the complex I really want them to get a work out especially after last nights junk food binge. On the way I see someone was moving in. It wasn't my cup of tea to be nosy so I walked on by but of course I would forget their water bottles so I told them to keep at it while I get their H2O. Of course they were mad, too bad work it out! As I was coming up I felt like someone was watching me but I just shrugged it off. As I was about to step out of my loft there was a knocking on my door. "Guys, please tell me you did not give up!" Opening it instead of three little brown kids I was met by two deep green eyes. "Umm.. Hello, May I help you?" He giggled and then said "My name is Octavian Kenning of Kennings Construction and I'll be you new neighbor." I look at him with not one care in the world. "It's very nice to meet you Mr. Kenning now if you excuse me.." A finger landed on my lips and then a hush. All that went throughout my mind was does he really want to go there because I am not the one to tolerate someone invading my space! "Ms. Spades, please I am making dinner tonight and I would really love for you to join me." I was taken back. "Mr. Kenning, I will have to decline I have plans." I was trying to cut it short when he shot back. "What may I ask do you have planed that make you not attend?" He had a bit of anger behind his voice but he was trying to mask it. I had a glimmer in my eyes as I told him this to piss him off. "My show will be on." I always did this shit, you always have to focus because these men will never love you. I was walking away when a hand grabbed my arm making me drop the bottles, I'm pretty small being 5'6" and weighing only 115. I yanked my arm back as I looked at him like he lost his damn mind. I had a cold stare and I could tell he was intimidated. "DVR your little show, I planed this and I didn't work hard for nothing at least show a little kindness to a new neighbor and join me for dinner. If you didn't stick your nose up then maybe you could actually see a nice invite." I was taken back and in awe. I do not stick my nose up, ok yea I do but really he's that upset about it. Looking into his eye he was upset and I could see and sense his venerability. I huffed and then I push out an "okay". He had a smirk on his face as he picked the bottles up. " Great, I'll stop by around 9." I took the bottle and started walking away. "Whatever Kenning." I was so mad I was pretty much forced to go to his little dinner he planed. On my way to my sibling I thought of how mad I am at his ass but for invading my space and then even more furious at the fact that I kinda liked how he made me submissive. I saw my loves and gave them their waters and then let them hit the showers. driving back from my moms house I stopped by the liquor store and picked up some sweet red wine and some Henny. I hopped in the shower and got ready for dinner.

___________________________ I hope I did well I'm writing off my phone so it's kinda tricky. Tell me what you think guys 😊