Do it Again

Part 12

-Kerry-

Mike called my phone a few times last night, but I let him go to voicemail everytime just to get on his nerves. All he wanted was to negotiate my partnership some more, but I have a plan and it doesn't involve the limits he's definitely gonna try to put on me. I woke up at eight this morning and made my way down to the club ready to handle my business. I know some of the girls cussed me out as soon as they read the mass text I sent out as soon as I woke up telling them to meet me down there ASAP. As I walked in, I saw everyone present except Miss Thang. Of course.

Me: Good morning girls

I smiled brightly and put my new pink Prada brief case down on the bar counter. The girls glared at me.

Me: Damn y'all just froze my shoulder...Where's Red?

Miracle: Probly still sleep like she got some sense

Michelle: Right though, what you got us down here so early for?

Miracle: Forreal, forreal. I just worked a full shift last night and i'm doin another tonight I need some sleep.

I roll my eyes and suck my teeth.

Me: Okay yap-yap ghetto twins I get the point. You tired.

I slap the counter where I see Nina dozing off and she hops up quickly, wiping pre-drool.

Me: The fact of the matter is y'all are still coming up short. Always complaining about being tired, but damn it i'm tired too. But the game we playin don't stop, hustlers don't sleep, and every hour that we're not making money somebody else is.

I stop in front of Tati and look in her eyes.

Me: Think about all those people you have to support on this paycheck. It may sound wrong but shake your ass for your son's college fund. Take your top off to pay your mama's bills.

I paused and looked at all of them.

Me: Girls, motorboat to put food on your tables. Yes you have a steady check but tips can work miracles. I-

I'm interrupted by the door slamming, and the loud clack of sandals.

Me: Nice of you to join us Red

Red: oh I would never miss a meeting called by the "head" bitch in charge.

She smiles as she claims a stool. I cut my eyes at her. Everyone else looks clueless and tired. Good.

Me: Like I was saying before I was rudely interrupted-

Red: oh honey im sorry I know i should respect my elders

Me: I was going through your files and found you were 23...what's that like? you find some grey hair yet?

Red: You act like you fresh out yo mama

Me: save the shade for somebody that's heated girl i'm 19

Red: mmhm plus 5 hoe

Me: Look I run half this shit bitch, so get with the program. You hatin because i'm younger than you, ballin harder than you, and I could take ya job if I was bowlegged with one titty. Don't come at me sideways and get that ass knocked straight. I'm ready if you ready.

I couldn't help but let my ghetto side slip out, she was testin me. Yeah she was tall, yeah she was light skin with long hair, and yeah she was cute-but the fact still remains that she had a stank ass attitude. I waited to see what she was gonna do, but she just crossed her legs and rolled her eyes.

Nina: Damn

Red: the fuck ever...what is this shit about anyway?

I cleared my throat, smled and dug in my bag.

Me: There's gonna be some changes around Michael's T&A ladies

I handed everyone a packet and let them look over it.

Nina: lawd this girl

Me: and you know this