An unexpected Surprise

Chapter 18

Mya's POV

I exited the airport with my purse and my small suitcase with shades perched on top of my head. I looked for the fimilar Honda civic and smiled when I saw my mom waving like a crazy woman. I headed that direction and popped open the trunk and put my carry on in it before slamming it shut and jumping into the front seat. I embraced my mom in a hug and hr smile grew.

"Your glowing"

"Awe thank you"

"Must be because of that Desmond boy" my smile slightly faltered before I pretended to smile. "No no no don't try that model smile with me. What happened?"

"Nothing ma"

"Mya"

"Mom I just want to enjoy my time here, I'll tell you another time"

"Fine, but we have to swing by the store I'm cooking your favorite"

"Mashed potatoes?"

"With mac and cheese, jerk chicken, and ceaser salad"

"Damn ma, if I knew you would've went all out I would've came home sooner"

"Mhm well we gotta hurry" she said finally starting the car engine "we have to have you home before your sister gets there so we can surprise her"

"Okay" I picked up my phone and quickly dialed Kayla.

"Miss Kayla Taylor, wassup?"

"I need a favor"

"What is it?"

"At the moment I'm in Californ--"

"You in California!" She yelled interrupting me "And you didn't invite me?"

"It was kind of a spur in the moment thing"

"Mhm, now what did you need?"

"House sit my house"

"I don't know"

"You can invite Hakeem over"

"Deal, Later girl" she hung up so quick I swear her finger was just waiting on that end call button. I shot her a quick text letting her know if she had sex on my bed I would kill her before shutting off my phone and looking at the amazing scenery. This would be a good trip.

Desmond's POV

My feet hit the concrete hard as I jogged home with Exit 21's song 'No Games' blasting in my ears. I made two turns before a familiar house came in view. I look at my watch and it read '8pm'. I had been running for three and a half hours. I pulled out my ear plugs and headed inside my house. I went straight for the kitchen to grab myself a water bottle and heard Kelly talking to someone on the phone.

"Baby I swear I'm almost done, all I have to do is convince him to give me half custody of Jazmine while Denise and Andrew search answers through Mya so I can get full custody. Then when that's done I'll leave with Jazmine and with all these endorsement things she's getting we can retire and relax" I got angrier and angrier and she went on and on about how she played me and threatened Mya and I felt like choking the shit outta her. I entered the living room where she was plotting against me and when she heard steps her head whipped in the direction and she dropped her phone. She quickly picked it up and told whoever it was on the phone she would call them back before hanging up.

"Desmond I can explain"

"Save it"

"Desmond I wasn't serious, it was a joke" she placed her hand on my chest and gave me the look almost always made me cave. Key word Almost.

"Kelly" I said in the most sincere voice ever earning a smile from her "If you don't move your fucking hand I'll break it" she pulled her hand back quickly as if she had just been shocked.

"Desmond"

"Get the fuck out of my house"

"Desmond you don't mean that"

"Kelly you have ten minutes to grab your shit and get out before I do something I regret" fear struck her eyes before she started packing. I can't believe she threatened Mya. Mya! I rushed out the house,grateful that my mom was babysitting Jazmine and starting banging down Mya's door. The door finally swung open and my cousin Hakeem stood at the door with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Wassup Des?" All I could see was red as I shoved him against the wall. "What the fuck man!" He yelled

"Your supposed to be my family and then you go and sleep with my girl!"

"Desmond what the hell!" Someone yelled and when I looked Kayla, Mya's friend was wrapped in one of her silk robes. Realization hit me and I let him go causing Hakeem to punch the shit outta me.

"That's what you get for thinking I would ever fuck wit one of ya chicks" he shook off his hand before leaving Kayla and I there.

"Where's Mya?"

"Why are you here?"

"Where's Mya?" I repeated and she sighed

"She's in California Desmond"

"What the hell is she doing down there?"

"I don't know, if I had to guess she probably got tired of seeing you and your family prance around." I ran my hand over my short cut hair and took a deep breath.

"I'm going to need a ticket to California"

"All booked for the next two weeks!" Hakeem yelled and I took another breath

"Then we're driving"

"We? Oh no no no I'm not going anywhere and driving, that's a good 40 hour drive"

"We'll take turns"

"Desmond do you hear yourself. You sound crazy" Hakeem said entering the room

"I don't care man, I'll do anything to get Mya back" Kayla started aweing and I laughed at how corny I sounded.

"Alright fine then but let's get one thing straight, I'm driving first so I don't have to drive the rest of the way" Hakeem said before dapping me up.

"I guess we better get packing then, huh?" Kayla said before laughing.

"We're leaving in an hour"

"Seriously?" I gave her a look and she rolled her eyes before mumbiling something about using ruining her vacation. Mya look out because I'm finally getting you back.