Leilani rummaged through her side bag trying to find her apartment keys. It was one of those days where her clothes felt too tight, hair stuck to her lip gloss, it was too hot, hair clinged to the sweat on the back of her neck. So all in all overstimulating, the only thing on her mind was kicking her shoes and clothes off and climbing into her fresh sheets. Burying her head into her pillow and cool bedsheets calming the heat from her skin.
But she still couldn't find her damn keys. Her bag wasn't big so it should not be taking this long, it didn't take long for her thoughts to head south though. What if I left them at the bar i mean i did take them out, ugh , I cannot be assed to go back now. what if they aren't even at the bar fuck my whole life no way am I going to my landlord for a spare set of keys wait... i drove here course i have my fucking keys," that's when she felt the weight in her pocket. Embarrassment graced her face when she reached into the back pockets of her jeans and the cold metal met her fingers.
Opening the door Leilani wastes no time throwing her bag to the floor and hopping into the shower. Washing away the grime of her job, as much as she was grateful for her situation with Rio because it did help with the bills it still wasn't enough for her to live completely comfortably. She was still working her ass off at charlie's plus being a woman in customer service was hard in itself. There was constant unwanted stares from men who probably had a whole ass wife and kids at home, then there was their comments.
"Hey sexy, why don't you want to talk to me?" or "You got a boyfriend?" or "Screw the gym, baby, I'll give you a workout." And too the dismay of all the female waiters and bartenders there the place served chicken breast. So obviously there was the classic "yeah can i get your chicken breast... hold the chicken," if Leilani got payed for every time she heard that she would be rich enough to retire completely. It was all gonna be worth it though because with the money she gets on the side from Rio she has plans to buy the place and when she does she'll really start earning some good money.
She dries her hair lightly before wrapping it up for bed, she knew it would just frizz up in the morning but she used up the last of her energy just getting into the shower and her curly hair was a full time job on its own. Tomorrow's Friday that means she's travelling with those girls up north, dammit I'll just French braid it she decides to herself. Just then her phone lights up with a notification from Rio.
Rio
Be up bright and early I need you at this address by 9:00 I'm not gonna be there though I'm gon be a little caught up so text me if anything comes up okay
Leilani
Ohh alr then do they already know I'm coming up
Rio
Nope
Leilani
I can't just show up it's gonna be awkward
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"This man" Leilani huffed burying her head into her pillow letting out a frustrated groan. why cant he ever make life easy .
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Driving up to the address Rio gave her, assessing the middle class looking homes with small school children running around and the smell of cut grass hanging in the air she quickly realised he had her going to this woman's house. She thought about how she'd even approach these women she couldn't just knock on the door and say "Oh hi so the big scary gang leader you owe money too sent me here to look after you."
The thoughts of how she could make this interaction as least awkward as possible swirled around her head while her body was moving on autopilot for her. Leilani didn't realise how deep into her thoughts she was until she found herself at the broad oak doors of the address. Letting out a defeated huff she cut off her thoughts and knocked on the door. Whatever happens happens I guess.
The door parts reluctantly and she comes eye to eye with a with an average looking white blonde woman. Not that she could see her well since most of her was covered by the front door with just her head peering out. Leilani could make out some sort of muttering from the inside of the house prompting the blonde in front of her to briefly pop her head back inside uttering a sharp "Shut up." yep she's definitely a mom Leilani decided after hearing the woman speak. She came back unlatching the door and opening the door fully "Hi how can I help you," she smiled giving a politely it was clearly a rehearsed smile but none the less courteous.
"Rio sent me," The brunette returned the smile. Leilani had decided the best approach was just to be frank there was no point in sugar-coating the situation or her reasons for being here. Plus she wasn't really trying to be friends with these girls so her bluntness didn't matter, they made a dumb mistake and Leilani was simply after her pay check.
The blondes eyebrows bunched in confusion like she didn't know who she was referring too. "The guy you owe money too," Leilani explained with an impatient look growing on her face as the woman's face dropped in surprise still silently staring back. I get he probably didn't go round introducing himself trading Facebooks but she should have realised, Leilani thought to herself.
"Uh" the woman stammered with her words "You should come in." Her uneasiness made Leilani chuckle in a weird way the woman's unneeded anxiety made her more comfortable with the situation. "Thank you"
Walking into the considerably large house she noticed how nicely furnished it was with a mix of modern and classic elements which Leilani appreciated. Speculatively looking around, the blonde led her through the house to the kitchen, where two other women sat. One dark skin lady with brownish caramel salon curls and a short younger looking one with overgrown brown roots. The older woman flashes a smile at Leilani but conspicuously her eyes widen questioningly at the blonde. "Who's this," the short one broke the tension between everyone which made Leilani take an immediate liking to her.
Leilani sat herself on one of the stools around the counter top making herself comfortable, she might as well she was the one in control after all. "I'm joining you girls up north, Rio thin-" "how do we even know you know him," The blonde boldly cut her off. why the fuck else would i be here. Leilani motioned with her hand for her to continue whatever it was she was trying to argue. The blonde took a breath putting her hands on her hips before making her statement "Well how do we know You work for him, i mean you seem pretty... uh normal and what if your just acting like you work with him when your just in a situation like us." The tone this woman took rubbed Leilani the wrong way not only was it condescending and dumb, the way she spoke with an ignorant confidence was annoying. "what would it even matter also the fuck do you want me to do call him or something,"
"Actually that would be good," and all the girls started nodding with brief words of agreement. All of a sudden Leilani realised why Rio is so amused by these girls, just watching them is funny. Elbows rested on the counter she laughed into her palms as they basically demanded her to do something politely.
A/N: y'all comment and stuff 😭 anyways sorry about how slow the updates are iv got school and stuff. This chapter is acc longer but I cut it down bc I felt like posting it.
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𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 - Rio G.G-
RomanceLeilani's worked for "Rio" for around two years fixing the books at the bar she works at. She's always been nothing but reliable, trustworthy and compliant. It was clear she was smart so who better to help him handle his little suburban mom "situat...
