The Love That Grew

Ch. 3 First Impressions

Jacksonville, FL

October

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"So remember how I said I've been working with a few celebrities here and there?"

Jashae nodded not understanding what Rays celebrity clients had to do with her current dilemma.

"Apparently one of my clients is best friends with a famous producer he didn't share their name for obvious reasons but the producer friend and their fiancé have been struggling to get pregnant" Raynells was smiling so hard that her eyes were barely even visible

"Ok and...."

"And they're looking for a surrogate, you're looking for money... So when you told me about Papa Jax's condition and the cost I figured I'd sign you up as a potential prospect"

Giggles left Jashaes mouth she was laughing so hard tears fell from her eyes "You're joking right?"

Raynell laughed nervously taking a huge sip from her wine glass.

"Y-you're serious?! Ray what the hell!"

Raynell put her hands up in surrender before offering Jashae her phone "See for yourself look at the email email from a Rahmaud Smith"

"Rahmaud Sm- Your client is OMB Peezy!? Biiiiitch when were you gonna tell me you were working for him?!" Jashae questioned not many people listened to him but she loved the raw emotion in his verses and could relate to a lot of his pain songs.

"Girl I didn't know who that man was till a few weeks ago just read the damn email"

I hope this email finds you well,

As discussed in your office a very close friend of mine is interested in meeting you and your friend in-person to discuss expectations, payment, and living arrangements. We will both be in Miami this weekend I know it's short notice so I've already made accommodations for the two of you below you will find two round trip first class tickets and a hotel reservation.

Do understand that this stays between all parties involved please note that my friend would like this to be as discreet as possible. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns.

I hope to see you both soon.

-RS

Jashae stared at the email in shock "I don't think I can do this Ray, what if it's a scam? I mean they could be psychos" she mumbled to her best friend who had got her into this mess.

"I'm sorry Shay but this might be the only way you'll make that amount of money in such a short amount of time. At least meet them before declining" Raynell pleaded

"Ray this isn't some 1 and done thing we're talking 9 months of my life and what do they mean by living arrangements I can't leave my grandaddy not in his condition."

"Shay, there's only one way we're ever gonna find out what everything means and what all they're asking for so let me know now am I responding to this email or not?"