Risha wakes up in bed thinking about the shit that happened last night with Keith. She walks out of her bedroom and sees Crystal up making breakfast. "Smell, good," Risha said, coming into the kitchen.
"We need to start cooking. Plus I wanted to make breakfast cause a bitch aint eat or anything after leaving the club last night" Crystal said
"What time did you come in?" Risha asked
"I just walked in like 30 minutes ago. I'm surprised you're here. Thought you would be with Keith" she said
"Girl I went off on him last night"
"Why?" Crystal asked laughing a little
"He has an ex-wife. And she was at his place last night"
"Wait what? Like you seen her?" Crystal asked taking the bacon off the pan.
"Girl no. He informed me before we got up to his place. We were in the parking garage. I'm not up to see no wife or bitch of his."
"But why was she there?"
"I guess she did something and he had to keep a eye on her. Don't know. Don't care. I don't want any parts. I'm not even feeling none of it any more. He ain't lied when he said it's a lot behind him"
"Okay but is he still fucking here?"
"He said no. But nigga lie in they sleep. Who knows" Risha said as they laughed. Risha's phone rings seeing it's Keith. She ignored it. "Anyways let me go get ready" she said walking back to her room.
(Keith's office)
Keith looks at his phone seeing Risha ignoring him. He wasn't feeling it. He started growing feelings for Risha.
"Good morning boss," Monica said walking in.
"Morning. Got something for me?" He said seeing her hand over some papers.
"Yeah. We were thinking about going up on sales."
"I'm listening," He said looking over the paperwork.
"Well as you look over the paper work. The sell or selling. We are up 85 per cent. And we all feel like why not put more money on the shoes."
"Sounds like a dumb idea," He said sitting the paper down
"Sorry sir?" She asked looking confused.
"Selling shoes at a good price is fine. I would never make the shoes of my prices go up. Listen why make people pay more when there are other bills like let's say a car payment, or rent? Mortgage for most people. And then we not talking about how many kids people have nowadays. "
"I understand." She said
"No need. I see how you guys trying to do things to help me out. But that ain't the way. Now go think of more ideas besides that" He said standing up and handing her the papers back.
Monica walks out then William walks in.
"Yo, boss. We got a problem, " he said
Keith looks at William, getting frustrated. "What is it?" He asked
"Car business. Got one of your employees getting over on Trucks. Got somebody down there complaining, " William said
"Call Owen and tell him to get on it. Cancel everything for me today. And I don't want to be bothered. Need some time. Tell everybody things better be right by tomorrow. I shouldn't have problems after problems. Fuck am I paying yall for?" He said becoming mad and walking out of his office.
Keith hops in his black truck, pulls out his phone and calls Risha again. This time, it's going straight to voicemail. "Take me home," Keith said, looking out the window.
(Risha and Crystal store)
"Officer Riley. Didn't expect to see you here today, " Risha said, walking up and shaking her hand.
"I've told you ladies I'm was gone come and shop." Officer Riley said
"Ma. Do you have my wallet in your purse?" A girl comes in talking to Officer Riley.
"Yes, I have it." She said, reaching inside her purse, pulling it out, and giving it to her.
Risha looks up at this girl who looks almost like her. Same skin complexion, height and weight. Risha had a wig on. But this girl's hair was the same length as hers.
"This is my Daughter Julia" Officer Riley said "And this is Risha she and her friend owns this shop. Believe you two are the same age" Officer Riley said
"Nice to meet you" Julia said holding her hand out.
Risha shakes her hand feeling a connection "It's nice to meet you too" Risha said coming back to reality.
Crystal comes out walking up. "Officer Riley." She said
"Crystal I was just telling my Daughter about this place. And wanted to show her what she was missing out on" Officer Riley said
Crystal looks up at Julia noticing she looks like Risha. "I'm Crystal" she said reaching her hand out..
"Julia. I love the place. May I?" Julia asked
"Yeah sure, if you need any help. Just ask" Crystal said seeing Her and Officer Riley walk off.
"Am I tripping?" Risha asked
"Nope not at all" Crystal said walking away smiling.
Risha looks over at Julia one more time before going back into her office.
7:30 pm.
Keith pulls up outside Risha's spot. He gets out with two bodyguards walking inside Risha and Crystal's shop. His bodyguards stood by the door as he walked to the back. He opens the door and sees her on the phone.
"Thank you. Have a good day, " she said, hanging up. "Keith, what are you doing here?" She asked, getting up.
He walks around her, getting in front of her. "So this how we doing it?"
"I mean you have problems at home. And I'm not going look like one of them bitches you just fucking. What's the problem?"
"Nobody didn't say that though. You thinking with your mind. The wrong shit at that" Keith said
"Who wants to face a bitch who use to be your wife? And is still coming and going when she wants. "
"Did you not hear me say she did some shit to me?" he said becoming mad.
"So put her in a hotel. Why bring her to your house knowing you were going to be coming to me?"
"She was there before you. Look, I'm trying with yo ass Risha. I'm a busy man. Shit comes up left and right. If you are mad about me not taking you to lunch. My apologies. "
"Maybe we are just not on that level. Or maybe I just can't handle what you come with." She said, looking at him
"So what you saying?"
"Need some time away from you. Everything is moving way too fast anyway."
"Bet." He said walking away from Risha angry.
"Keith" she said seeing him slam her door.
Crystal walks in after Keith.
"He's mad" she said
"Call it off. I need some space from that man. I just can't put my finger on him. Maybe rich handsome man ain't for me" she said sitting back down.
"For him to be walking out like that. What you do to make him feel like that?" Crystal asked raisingher eyebrow curious.
"I mean" Risha stops smiling.
"You fucked him" Crystal asked dropping her mouth.
"Ehhh"
"Bitch I thought you would have to sign your life away for that" Crystal said laughing.
"Well I didn't. Ain't like these other one. And he knows that." Risha said as they walk out of her office.
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Partner In Crime
Mystery / Thriller"The city of Philly. My home town. A city where all types of crimes happens. Rape, drugs,killing. You got Real niggas and fake niggas. You got some solid ass bitches but alot of them fake as fuck. But here I am. Risha Smith. Just turned 21. Growing...
