Won't Hold Back (COMPLETED)

Chapter 1

Erica's POV

Fall 2017, Houston, TX

I landed in Houston and was welcomed with my name in cursive writing on an iPad. The driver helped me with my bag as I hopped into the back of the SUV and buckled up.

I realized I never turned my phone on once I landed, so I did that as he drove off.

I have a concert tonight at one of my favorite Houston churches and the lineup is insane. There will be opening acts of local artists but the main acts are: Donnie McClurkin, Tamela Mann, The Walls Group, Kierra Sheard, and myself.

I'm super excited to see all of my friends, especially KiKi. It's been a long time since we've caught up and she always brings the laughter and good vibes.

I definitely need some type of joy in my life because it's been hell these last couple of months for me...

I looked down at my phone and quickly unlocked it, looking at the messages and calls I missed. I saw Warryn call me 3 times back to back and it wouldn't have alarmed me if my oldest, Krista, also didn't call me the same amount of times.

I dialed Krista's number first and she picked up immediately.

"Hey Mommy." She spoke.

"Hey baby, what's wrong? Something happen?" I asked, slightly in a panic.

"Um no. We're fine, why?" She asked.

"Because you called me like 3 times and so did your father." I said.

"Oh that? Yeah he said you weren't picking up the phone so he asked me to keep calling you." I rolled my eyes and smacked my teeth.

"Are you with him now?" I asked.

"No, he dropped us off at Auntie Tina's house." She said.

"Okay well I just landed in Houston for my concert tonight and I will call you back later, okay?" I said.

"Okay Mommy, have fun! Love you." She said.

"Love you more Kris." We hung up and I responded back to a few texts and emails before sitting my phone down in my lap and closing my eyes.

Dealing with Warryn has been so stressful these past few months, so I'll wait until I'm in my hotel room to call him back.

The driver stopped the car, and I opened my eyes to see that we've made it to the hotel. I grabbed my Louis Vuitton Neverfull bag and opened the door. I only had one suitcase with me so it wasn't necessary for the driver to walk me inside the hotel.

I gave him a tip as he passed me the handle of my suitcase, and listened as he told me he'll be picking me up at 4pm for soundcheck.

I walked through the hotel and made it to the front desk. It didn't take long for me to check in and once I got my keys, I made it to my floor. I pressed the elevator to floor 8, stepped out, and looked for room 805.

The room looked gorgeous and just the right size for little ole me.

I took out my Lysol wipes and travel size disinfectant spray and sanitized everything before settling into the room.

I hopped on the bed that I wouldn't be sleeping in, since I still had my airport clothes on, and called Warryn back.

His phone rung 4 times before he answered.

"E Ski, whaddup!" He spoke.

"Warryn, why did you call my phone 3 times knowing I was flying to Houston? And then you made Krista call me for no reason." I said.