Meant To Be.

2.

Chris.

In the living room I was vibing out to some music sketching. My niggas was just talking and smoking loud while on the videogame.

Me and my bros is having a boys trip and we decided to celebrate in North Carolina for a couple of weeks.

I wasn't planning on doing no music shit while out either. I felt like I needed a deserved break to just enjoy my brothers and have fun for a minute.

My assistant, Mya then came up to me, patting my shoulder to get my attention, I look up.

"Chris?" I nod, "What's up?"

"I just wanted to let you know that even though you weren't planning on doing any shows, The Lounge is offering-"

"Mya, I told you I just wanna be chill for awhile. I had did a whole tour with my boy Tyga last summer, then three months ago, did a tour overseas with Drake. For now, I just wanna vibe out with my niggas and be cool" I sigh.

Mya nods, "I understand Chris. But this isn't a performance gig. It's more of a, show up show out kind of thing. And I'd think you'd be up for it. Besides, I and your publisher posted it on your page. What better way to start off your vacation with the fellas than to make a celebrity appearance at a nightclub tonight?"

Squinting my eyes in confusion, I go to my phone and see she did in fact post the celebrity lineup at The Lounge, with my name in big bold letters.

I sigh.

"Mya" I then stand, walking up to her, "You're my assistant right?"

"Yes" She smiles.

"So why book me for an appearance when I told you I just wanted to be lowkey?"

"Well, it wasn't just me who decided on this. Your OHB crew agreed as well, seeing that this is the first night in NC, why not? I promise I won't book you for no more appearances, gigs you name it. Only book you for airbnbs or hotels"

I cock my head to the side and smile at her, "Them niggas...alright alright, I'll do it. But after this, no more"

"I completely understand" Mya winks.

My nigga Lo then stood, "You know this 'bout to be popping breezy, don't sweat it"

My boy Hoody Baby agreed. "Aye, we made sure we got the VIP on lockdown. Drinks coming in heavy, girls gonna be looking fire, shit you know this about to be lit" I shook my head.

"For the first night too" My other boy, Anthony chimes in, "For a first night man, it don't sound too bad, what you think?"

I scoff, "What I think, you niggas already made up your minds!" Everybody then laughed, "But alright then, it's on. Make sure no niggas or bitches be on some fuck shit, you feel me?"

"We got you" Anthony nods.

"I think this will be good. I'll call the owner at The Lounge to confirm your appearance"

I nod, "Cool. Aye Mya?" She then looks up at me, "Thank you"

"No problem Chris" Mya then heads upstairs to make her phone call.

"We 'bout to be lit! Aye! We 'bout to be lit!" Lo sings as the rest hype him up. I laugh in response.

Alright Lounge, we about to see how this night goes.

••••

Jade.

10 pm.

I was sitting on the edge of my bed watching Asia check herself out in the mirror while getting ready.