Where I Wanna Be

Chapter 1

Deven Marie Black

The day was finally here. I dreaded waking up this morning. I feel like I don't even know myself anymore. As I layed in the dark, so many thoughts ran through my head. Why me? Can this get any worse? I won't survive out there. Fuck my life. I was brought back to reality by my alarm clock ringing:

" Rockin', rollin', swaggin' to the max My bitch a fashion killa, she be busy poppin' tags She got a lotta Prada, that Dolce & Gabanna I can't forget Escada, and that Balenciaga ...."

I turned off my alarm off my phone, and dragged my body out of bed. I walked over to my bay window seal and sat watching the sun reach the horizon. As peaceful as it was, I was soon interrupted by my father busting into my room. Uhm what happened to privacy my nigga?

" It's Moving Daaaay!" He shouted, dragging out the word day.

"Dad, don't you know how to knock?"

"Deven get your panties out your ass and get ready. We have a flight to catch!"

"Oh great." I said sarcastically. " Dad why are you making me do this?"

"Because sweetheart, this move is great for us and if you want to keep living comfortably we have to move closer to my job. Now hurry up, we don't have all day!" He walked out of my room.

I rolled my eyes. As much as I hated the fact that we were moving to California, I always did wonder what living out there would be like.

I walked into my bathroom and turned on the shower letting the steam fill the room. I stripped down and began washing my body. As usual my mind drifted off into thoughts. I really didn't want to leave New Orleans and be away from my boyfriend and best friends. It was all I've ever known. I can't imagine being away from them. I brushed those sad thoughts to the back of my mind and continued my hygiene thing.

I hopped out the shower and wrapped a towel around my body and proceeded to the sink. I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked refreshed and tired at the same time. I finished brushing my teeth and doing everything else.

I walked into my room and lotioned my body with cocoa butter. I don't know about anyone else but my skin has got to be smooth. I walked into the closet to find clothes to wear. I was only catching a flight so I won't dress up. I decided on my colorful tribal leggings, a white tee, and a black cardigan. I reached down and grabbed my grey vans to slide on my feet. Simple, but nothing ratchet. I grabbed my iPhone 5, Dre beats headphones, and Michael Kors purse and took one last look around my room. I really am gonna miss this place.

I walked downstairs to find my father putting the last of my suitcases in the U-haul and some extra boxes and stuff.

"Dad, I'm ready!" I smiled showing my pearly whites.

"Great, I'm just putting in these last few things, but I have a surprise for you Deven."

I raised my eyebrow, "What is it?" This nigga always got something up his sleeve.

" Go in the kitchen, someone's waiting for you." He grinned.

I walked back into the house and saw my boyfriend standing by the kitchen island holding a tray of cupcakes. I blushed hard as he walked towards me.

"Jai what are you doing here!?"

"I came to surprise my babe, before she flew off to Cali. Annnnd, I baked your favorite cupcakes!"

"Awwww bae, you didn't have to do that, but I appreciate it!"

I took the tray out of his hands and sat it on the counter. I reached over and wrapped my hands around his neck. He placed his hands on my waist, and gave me a little squeeze. He knew that was my spot. I bit my lip and he bent down to kiss me.