Streets

8. Upgraded Times

Black Moon was bumping as usual, it was a classical champagne night, everything was was shiny and gold and champagne was flowing. Monica was on stage adorned in a sparkly thong as she danced and twerked. Enjoying the feel of money being thrown at her. It has been a busy few days for her but finally she can just relax and dance.
Adina walked in, she called out for the night. Even if her and Derek don't end the night rolling around in bed she didn't need any distractions, however she wanted to give her key to Vanessa just in case she needed a quiet place to lay her head. Walking in the back she saw Vanessa who was dressed up in a see through golden one piece that was extremely revealing. "Hey girl I thought you were taking the night off." Vanessa said and with a smile on her face she handed Vanessa her spare key, "I am. I got a place in the city, right down the street from my boutique. So my place is open for you. I just gotta grab some things I'll need and then I'll be on my way back." Vanessa clapped in excitement and gave her dear friend a hug, she knew how important it was for her to make it out and she finally did. "I'm so happy for you. Just don't forget about us little poor folk in the grove." Adina smiled, "Never and you know you're always welcome to come hang out with me in the city. You might like it." Vanessa shrugged, leaving the east side would be good enough for her. Never seeing her step dad or her mom again would be a blessing in its self.
Darnell was on his way to Adina's house on the west side, he planned on giving her a romantic dinner by candlelight and then propose and from there, lead into a night of passion. He stopped at a liquor store to pick up a bottle when he noticed a familiar face standing by the doors, grabbing his gun from under his seat, he got out and put the gun in the waistband of his jeans before closing the door and locking his suv. "Hmm ain't this funny. Oh raggedy broke nigga from south side coming over here for liquor? That don't make sense now does it?" Lucky was one of the shooters in the car and for whatever reason he was hanging out outside a liquor store. "I ain't never been broke boy, learn how to speak to yo elders." Lucky's aggression went from docile to livid in seconds as he and a few members of GCK surrounded Darnell. "Nigga you in my hood. Better show some respect befo shit get raw around here." Darnell looked Lucky up and down, not intimidated in the least bit or the little kids surrounding him, "I suggest you and the peanut gallery go on back to where y'all came from before you get tossed up." Pushing past him Lucky grabbed his arm and instantly Darnell drew his gun, "Nigga did you just touch me, don't be reaching out unless you wanna lose them hands." Lucky backed up as did his friends, "You might not wanna do that around here. It's gonna get crazy fast." Darnell smirked, "I need y'all and whoever yo bitch ass leader is to know this, shit gonna get real treacherous around here if y'all keep running around acting thug. I been born to this shit, now run along and spread the word that y'all fucked with MCG one to many times." Lucky glared at him and nodded before walking away with his homies. Darnell knew being on the west side was dangerous for everyone including Adina, hopefully this engagement will make her feel comfortable enough to move in with him in the south side.
Adina showed up at her house and quickly ran inside to pack. She was more than excited however she knew she couldn't pack too much. She went with the essentials and checked her phone. She cooked before leaving her new place so dinner was a non factor. She quickly left and drove back to the city to make it in time to shower and get dressed.
Darnell showed up to Adina's house and made sure he wasn't being followed by the unaccompanied minors. He was so excited he couldn't think straight. Walking in her house he didn't notice that it was obvious she had been inside already. He just continued to plan for the evening.

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The evening grew into the night, it was getting past 10 and Darnell was beginning to get anxious. Checking his phone, no calls and no texts. He remembered her saying she was gonna stop by before work but maybe she forgot. Deciding he couldn't wait any longer he called her, a few rings until it went to voicemail. He knew she was at work so unfortunately he would have to wait.
The moment Derek had arrived at her new place she was dressed in a red dress that clung to her skin as if it was painted on. Her hair down in beautiful curls that framed her face. He knew the minute he saw her how the night would end. The food was amazing which was a huge plus, however when they took a seat on the couch, it took all of his strength to keep himself from pouncing on her. "So what ideas do you have for the boutique?" He needed to start some form of conversation to keep things innocent. Adina didn't know if she should push the moment to become more than something innocent. However they both knew and could feel the vibes bouncing off each other, "I want the color scheme to be very sexy, so maybe some deep purples and reds." His eyes racked over her body, he made note that she wasn't wearing a bra and her nipples pressed tightly against the fabric of her dress. "Derek....what would you say if I told you I wanted you." He cleared his throat and quickly took a sip of his wine. He didn't expect her to be so direct and at the same time it made him even more aroused. He never had a woman create this type of desire within him, "Then I would say, I've been fighting the urge to take you in that bedroom since I walked in here. Since we first met actually." They stared at each other, the moment, the room. Everything felt as if it was in slow motion as she pressed herself against him and in a flash they locked lips. It was as if they were on fire, the burning passion as he pulled her closer. Her scent intoxicating, she smelled like warm sugar and vanilla , making his mouth water. Their kisses grew deeper and more passionate, soon he lay on top of her pressing himself against her as she spread her legs. She felt him against her, everything more sensitive as she neglected to wear panties. Her dress rode up to her hips exposing her to him as he kissed his way down her body, soon his head was between her legs as his lips grazed her inner thighs. Her body quivered and she bit her bottom lip anticipating his kisses. He admired her beauty, his erection throbbing in his pants as he slid his tongue between her warm wet folds, savoring her taste against this tongue and her soft moans like music to his ears. He groaned and began licking and sucking her clit as her legs trembled. "Derek." She moaned as his tongue danced in between her legs, he kept going harder and harder until she arched her back and came, harder then she ever came. In that moment she didn't think of anything or anyone else except Derek, how amazing he made her feel and how she didn't want this feeling to stop. He kissed his way up her body stopping at her breast which he pulled out of her dress and kissed them, admiring them. He caressed every inch of her body and as they continued to kiss, she reached down and began feeling how hard he was, he moaned as he felt her hand grasping him. "I want you Derek." He looked at her, she unbuckled and unzipped his pants, he never felt so close to someone, it felt like magic, "I want you too." He slid himself into her thrusting deep as she moaned loudly and pulled him close. It was this very moment they both waited for and it couldn't be more perfect.
It was late, close to three am, Vanessa used the key given to her and made it to Adina's old family home on the west side. Soon as she walked in she noticed the smell of food, curiously she walked to the dining room and noticed the table full of food. She also noticed the rose petals leading up the stairs, following them she walked into the master bedroom and saw the melted candles that were sizzling out, and Darnell was laying on the bed sleep. She instantly realizes that Adina didn't tell him that she wasn't going to be home. Knocking on the door to wake him up he shot up from the bed and looked at the door, "Baby?" Vanessa shook her head, "It's just me. Uhm Adina gave me a key so I can crash here tonight I just wanted to let you know." Rubbing his eyes he looked around, "She still at work?" Vanessa looked at him confused, "No she wasn't there, she took the night off." His look of growing anger made Vanessa realize she should make her exit, "Uhm I'm gonna go to sleep now. Goodnight." He nodded at her and she went to the guest room leaving Darnell to his thoughts. He couldn't believe she stood him up, pulling out the box holding the engagement ring it made him wonder, where did she sleep tonight.