Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

You're Mine

*Makayla's P.O.V*

When I got home I called for my mom, but once again no answer. I went into the kitchen and found a note taped on the cabinet that said:

"Dinner is in the oven. I had some business to take care of that just couldn't wait. I hope you understand. I love you.

Mom"

I took the note and balled it up and threw it in the trash. I swear I don't even know her anymore. All I know is that at a point of time she was here, and now ever since she got her new mystery job she's not anymore. And to top that off she has a secret love affair with MJ's dad, Rafael, which they think no one knows about.

Long story short, they use to date in high school, but she got pregnant with me by my dad to get Rafael jealous or some shit and Rafael found out and completly cut my mom off. I couldn't even imagine how heart broken she must have felt. But two years ago my father passed. He got caught up in the game, is all I can truthfully say. I swear I seen a smile sweep across her face when she got the news. Right away she ran to Rafael. She doesn't even know I date MJ. Sad thing is I want to tell her, but how would I? "Hey mom before you leave I just think that you should know that I'm dating your lover's son and we are in a serious relationship so you have to end your little love affair." And she would say, "Thank you for being honest with me. I guess I will have to call this thing off with Rafael my first love. I hope you and MJ work out." Ha, yeah right!! Not in a million years. It hurts even more because I have known about the affair and I haven't said a damn word to Mrs. Johnson. If I were  her I'd want to know, but I just don't have the heart to say so.

I opened the oven and closed it again after seeing my plate. I just cant bring myself to eat right now. I just laid my head down on the couch and went to sleep.

*The Next Morning*

"I WOKE UP IN A NEW BUGATTI!!!""

I quickly pressed snooze to shut my alarm clock off. I didnt get much sleep last night. So many things were on my mind. My mother is never here, my boyfriend never takes time out from his busy ass schedule to be with me, my ex is in a gang now, and out of the blue I meet this guy that wants to show me a good time. Actually a good time doesnt sound so bad right now. I grabbed my phone and dialed Roman's number.

"Wassup lil lady." he said through the phone so smoothly.

"I know it's pretty early but, how about that good time?"

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*MJ's POV*

Everything was ready to go. But I couldn't go across town without making things right with my baby. I told the guys to go do something productive for 20 minutes so I could go handle my business. Last night me and the boys stayed up all night making sure our plan was bullet proof. I still expect Makayla to be at my house. She always spends a night anyway even when I'm not there. So there shouldnt be a problem now. Damn, I feel like shit though. It hurt when she didn't say she loved me back. I didn't really realize what I was doing to her. My intentions were never to put her on hold. I love her, but being in this game is all that I know. It's my damn life.

I pulled up in my drive way and got out. I unlocked the door and walked in to the sweet aroma of my mother's cooking.

"Hey mama!" I said yelling through the house walking into the kitchen.

"Hey baby, is everything ok?"

"Yeah, but why isnt Makayla helping you or is she upstairs sleep or somethin?" I watched my mom change her face expressions from relaxed to a whole lot of tension.

She finally spoke, "Makayla left after you did, she had family business to take care of." That is some straight BS. I know for a fact that Makayla doesnt have family business to take care of us becuase her moms aint never home and she the only child. I quickly left to go to her house and see what's up.

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*Ray's POV*

I was down with the fact that we got an extra 20 mins before work. MJ said go do something productive. Well, whats more productive than hitting on chicks at the coffee shop? Not a goddamn thing. I was working on this girl named Alice, Amara, Alisha-- well one of those when I seen Makayla laughing and flirting with this lil light skin nigga that for damn sure wasnt MJ. Now granted it aint none of my business but if my girl was doing some shady shit like that I would want to know. So I grabbed my phone and hit him up.

"Wassup Ray?" he said sounding a bit pissed.

"I aint tryna be no snitch or nun but yo girl up here with some nigga flirting her ass off at the coffee shop." I said real bluntly as always.

"Word?" he said sounding even more pissed.

"Yeah, aye bruh I gotta bounce. See you in 20?" I said tryna end this convo before he start cursin me out.

"Aye thx bruh and 20 on the dot." he said and I ended the call. I looked at Makayla one last time, shook my head, and left.

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*Makayla's POV*

Let me just start by saying that Roman is such a cool person. I don't exactly agree with his flava of music but everything else about him is intriguing. He is hilarious and such a gentleman.

He drove me home and kissed me on my cheek goodbye. I touched my cheek and smiled.

"See you later Roman," I said watching him walk away. I turned around and unlocked my door. I threw my purse and keys on the coffee table and went into the living room.

"Ahhh!!!" I found MJ just sitting there red as fuck. "What the hell is wrong with you, you nearly gave me a damn heart attack MJ!" I said trying to calm down.

"Where you coming from Makayla?" He asked me in a serious tone.

"The coffee shop." I said getting upset again.

"With who?" he said standing up.

"A friend," I stated, "Not a big deal like your making it out to be." I said sitting down.

"No its a big deal when someone hits me up talking bout yo girl at the coffee shop flirting with this dude and shit Makayla! That shit hurt!" he said towering over me. But he was seriously pissing me off.

"You don't have the audacity to come up in my house yelling and shit like you own some damn body!! Damn, all I did was get coffee with the nigga because if I can recall correctly you put me on hold MJ! And it pisses me off even more because I love you. The fact that you would even think that I would dare to cheat on you is ridiculous." I yelled in his face. I saw the sorry in his eyes. After a while he grabbed my hands, wiped my tears, and kissed me.

"I love you too Makayla. Alright, I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions. It's just that I don't want to see or hear about you being out with another nigga unless I have met him or he is blood. You're mine and no one elses. I'm leaving for a day but as soon as I get back it's just gone be me and you. I swear." he said with sincerity dripping from every word. I looked into his eyes and I felt nothing but love.

"I forgive you. I love you too Michael Carter Johnson.," I said slightly giggling as I said his full government name.

"Baby I'm sorry for putting you on hold also," he said while rubbing his fingers threw my hair, "You always ride with me." I looked into his eyes.

"I'm your ride or die chick, no matter what. I'll always be by your side. And I forgive you...again. But you promised that you would make it up to me. Sooo???" I said getting excited on the inside.

"Okay, how about at 9 the day after tomorrow." Yay!!! I pecked him on the lips.

"I love you MJ," I whispered.

"I love you too," he said smiling. Then MJ's phone started ringing and he answered it. "Wassup...word.....yeah....everything is taken care of.... I'm on my way." With that he ended the call.

"What was that about?" I asked walking him to the door.

"I'll tell you at dinner when I get back. Be ready at nine on the dot. I love you baby." I smiled and kissed him deeply.

"I love you too, now go and be safe," I said pushing him out the door.

"I will. I love you Makayla!!" He yelled while pulling off.

"I love you too," I said and smiled to myself.