𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝐋𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡

7.

Summer

I turned down the music playing throughout my house as I answered an incoming call from Myah. Myah was my assistant, Myah was also my younger cousin who just started her second undergrad year. So I had no problem trusting her and paying her as well.

"Hey Summer what are you doing?" I put my left airpod into my ear so I could finish cutting these sweet potatoes up.

"Hey Myah i'm just preparing Sunday dinner. What's going on"

"Oh my god, why didn't you tell me! I would've drove hours just to get a plate"

I laughed "Girl it is not that serious. When you come home for spring break I'll cook for you as much as you want"

"Mhmm, now that's what I'm talking about. But I just wanted to call and do our check in's. I wanted to be the first person to tell you that another offer came in for you to work as a costume designer for season 5 of Snowfall. It seems as if the last costume designer is unable to work with them for this season. Ouuu you have to take this job. I need to meet Damson Idris"

I nodded "Oh wow that sounds good. Forward me all of the information I want to take a look over everything before we give an official response. I will be sure to get back to you by tomorrow morning."

"Sounds good, I'll let you get back to cooking. I love you"

"I love you too, talk to you later" We said our goodbyes and I continued playing music throughout the house. I heard Nikole loud ass over the music "Yuurrrrr, Is dinner done I'm starving" she held her stomach being dramatic.

"Girl no it's not done yet however you can help. Wash you hands".

About an hour later Taina finally showed up with the kids. "Finally, you're here" Nikole took off her apron and gave it to Taina "It's your turn to finish the cooking. I'll watch the babies" she grabbed Emmy and Essex and then headed to Kayla's room so they could play.

Taina shook her head at Nikole and went to the kitchen sink to wash her hands. I looked at her weirdly because something just wasn't right. "Okay what's wrong T, and don't say it's nothing"

She took a deep breath and held her head up as she started to cry "I think Herb is cheating on me"

"Huhhh?" I was shocked because I really did not expect her to say that. Taina nodded her head as I grabbed her a kleenex. "Yes, I don't know Summer it's just some things aren't adding up and I haven't asked him about it because come on now most men will not admit to that. It's just frustrating but I'll be fine" I gave her a hug "It's okay we're here for you but were definitely  going to find out if it's true"

I heard the doorbell ring and I dried my hands going to go open it "I got it".

"Okay im going to go check on Nikole and the kids" Taina said.

I opened the front door and was greeted by a happy Kayla "Mommy!" I picked Kayla up hugging her tight. "I need to talk to you Summer" Markeyvius said interrupting our moment. "Hold on" I opened the door and yelled out to Nikole. She came downstairs "what's up" she smiled as she seen Kayla "Heyyy girl" she picked her up and then her smile turned into a disgusted reaction when she seen Markeyvius.

"Markeyvius" She said

"Nikole"

"You good?" Nikole looked at me and I nodded

"Yeah she good Nikole, you need to worry about yourself, Damn!" Markeyvius said and I  widened my eyes at him.

"Don't start with me Markeyvius, I'm telling you right now. You lucky Kayla right here" she said before heading back up the stairs.