𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝐋𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡

1.

Summer

"Bet you you'll see stars, bet you you'll go far

Bet you you'll elevate, bet you you'll meet God

'Cause I feel like fallin' in love

I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up"

I took a quick glance in my rearview mirror and seen Kayla moving her head to the music and looking out of the window.

Kayla was two and a half years old. Kayla's dad and I weren't together for very strong reasons. Once his rap career blew up he became way too invested in only his music instead of me and his daughter. I didn't care about him doing anything for me, I'm grown. But when it comes to my daughter I will not tolerate half-assing fatherhood, what I mean by that is he would send her money and things but only on occasion he would actually come see her. His rap name was Key Glock but I was not calling him that at all. I called him what his mother named him, Markeyvius.

"Mommy, are we there? I want nuggets" she pouted

"Almost baby" I came to a red light and looked at the text thread between me and Markeyvius, still no response.

A week ago I asked him to get Kayla because I was offered a position to be a stylist for the cast of a show. Markeyvius agreed and said he would get her for two days. Since the first two days would be crucial as I would have to get everyone's measurements and research material and outfits.

I pulled into the driveway of his mansion and quickly grew irritated at the amount of cars that were here. I knew these were visitors cars because all of his cars were yellow. I parked and hopped out getting Kayla and her bag then walking to the door.

I knocked a few times, harder each time since the music on the other side of the door was loud. Kevin, who was Markeyvius's manager opened the door smiling. But I frowned at the smell of weed hitting my nose and the sight of what looks to be a small party inside. Kevin looked down at Kayla who was now clutching my leg so tight.

"Ohhhh man Let me go get him" He quickly walked away from the door but I already turned around and started walking back to my car.

"Summer!" Markeyvius called after me. "Man I know you hear me" His deep Memphis accent was strong.

"What?" I turned around with the meanest mug on my face

"I'm sorry I forgot all about today, my assistant was supposed to write it on my calendar."

I shook my head and laughed "Your assistant has to tell you about the time you're going to spend with your daughter? Hmm" I continued walking to my truck and opened the backseat door then strapped Kayla back in. I took a glance at her face and she looked like she was about to cry.

"Can you just bring her tonight or tomorrow morning?" He asked as he dug into his pocket and pulled out a hundred dollar bill giving it to Kayla. See what I mean.

I walked around to the driver's side and got in. "Can you close her door please?" I spat with an attitude

"Damn so you not gone let me see my daughter?"

"Yeah, when you're genuinely ready to see her. Other than that I'm not about to play with you so move. I have to go figure out how I can bring Kayla with me to work"

He smiled showing his pearly white teeth. "See you got it all figured out". He kissed Kayla's forehead "Daddy Loves you, I'm going to come get you soon" He closed her door and then walked back up his driveway into the house.

I rolled my eyes and pulled off.

Demetrius

It was one of our first meetings to discuss scripts and shit but I was tired as hell. I flew in this morning from Miami which was a bad idea since I was at a club hosting last night.

I requested to be the last person for fittings because I needed a little more sleep.

I was chopping it up with Da'vinchi when I seen a little girl running with a little chick-fil- a box. She ran into my leg.

"I sorry!" She smiled looking up

"Kayla!"

I mumbled "Damn" as I watched as who I assumed to be her mom run up. She was bad as hell. Thick and Tall.

"Didn't I tell you to stay with me" She grabbed her hand and then looked at me "I'm so sorry Mr. Flenory, she runs so fast"

I laughed and smiled "It's all good, she said she was sorry already plus Meech love the kids"

She laughed and I noticed she was holding a few pieces of clothing. I seen this all white old school Tracksuit. Which clicked she was the Costume designer aka stylist for the show. "Now this look like some shit my dad definitely would've worn.. Yeah keep this one"

She smiled holding it up "I was hoping you would like it.. Okay great. Im going to get you fitted next" She pointed at Davinchi and he winked at her. "And then... she trailed on I will come see you Mr.Flenory for your measurements"

I nodded and she turned around walking away to finish what she was doing first

"DAMN" Davinchi and I said in unison looking at her backside. Hate to see her go but I love to watch her leave.

Later That Day

"I'm Pushin' P" Kayla sang along with me as Summer finished taking my measurements.

Summer looked at Kayla and shooked her head laughing "Im so sorry about her, she loves music"

It was no problem. I just met this kid today and she was funny as hell. For the past hour she been singing and making jokes. "It's all good, she cool" I put my fist out for Kayla so can dap me up. She seen me and Davinchi do it earlier and asked If I could teacher her.

"Alright Mr. Flenory.. I am done" She wrote something down and then checked the time on her phone

"You can call me Meech or Meechie"

She nodded "Oh okay no problem. I will see you again during the first official set meeting and I will have plenty of options for you to go through"

"What If I wanted to see you sooner than that Summertime?" We both laughed

"Boy stop it" she rolled her eyes smiling. "I do not mix business with pleasure"

Yeah she want me.

"Well look let me just.." I took the phone from her and opened up her instagram app and hit the follow button on my page and then put my number in her contacts. "We can keep it professional I might need late night clothing advice"

She smirked "Cut it out" She shook her head while gathering her stuff. "I will see you at the next meeting. Bye" She smiled and waved. Kayla waved also "Bye Meeshie" I guess that was my name to her.