Cell 88 [Book 1] || 88 Chances [Book 2]

Chapter 1

Dominique Taylor
Av. Anita Garibaldi
December 31th, 2018
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

"Welcome, welcome!" I smiled, letting Daniel's family in.

They've been trusting in Ava's instincts about Daniel so they've been trying to reach out, but Daniel wants nothing to do with them. They flew out for Daniel & I's New Year's/Engagement Party. Daniel isn't too keen about his family staying at our home. The only people he'll ever acknowledge is Michael, his brother-in-law, Ava Marie, and Mia.

"Você tem uma bela casa." {You have a beautiful home.} Daniel's mother smiled. Daniel scuffed. I hit him in his chest & shooed him off. He, Michael, Ava & Mia, and the girls went into the kitchen.

"Wow!" I was taken aback. "I didn't know you spoke Portuguese? And thank you so much." I smiled.

"I don't know much, but I'm still learning." I nodded, taking her coat. We all walked into the family room. "Ava tells us that Portuguese is all Laurel and Nyasia speak, so I've been studying up the culture."

"My first choice was English, but I wanted them to fix in as much as possible." I informed her. "Eventually when they get a little older, I teach them the English language." She nodded. I looked over at Daniel's sister, who was just staring at me. "Posso te ajudar com alguma coisa!?" {Can I help you with something!?} I snapped. She sharply turned around. I sly rolled my eyes & stood up. "Excuse me." I walked into the kitchen.

"AUNTIE!!!!" Ava screamed as she ran over & hugged my leg. I smiled softly.

"Hey pretty girl." I picked her up. I looked at Daniel. "I'm getting tired of that girl just staring at me!" I snapped.

"Ignorá dela. Eu faço." {Ignore her. I do.} He shrugged. I rolled my eyes & walked off.

"Vamos lá meninas..." {Come on girls...} Laurel & Nyasia walked ahead of me. Mia followed.

Tyla Ramirez
Av. Anita Garibaldi
December 31th, 2018
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

I can't wait for Dominique & Daniel's engagement party tonight. I'm helping Nivea with her makeup & hair right now. I got my Cosmetology license last year & I opened up my own hair salon. TZR Hair Salon.....Tyla Zelena Ramirez. Everyone in our cycle has it going for ourselves. Nivea is a therapist. Gibran became a DJ. Zendaya & Trevor are both musical artists, for American & Brazilian music. Daniel had a rap career, and he helps with Anger Management sessions on the side.....lord knows that nigga is crazy & has hella anger issues but somehow Dominique controls them. But anyway....Dominique is a painting artist, she gets billions of dollars for her paintings daily. Then lastly, my baby Roger is a retail salesman.....he sells houses, sometimes he assists with Daniel's rap career. We're living the good life.....

"Eu estou tão animado!!" {I'm so excited!!} Nivea squeaked. I laughed.

"Eu não posso acreditar que eles só apenas nos disse há dois dias..." {I can't believe they only just told us two days ago...} I pouted, finishing up her hair.

"Ela disse que queria as meninas para ter seu dia e terminar a sua semana de aniversário antes de dizer a ninguém." {She said she wanted the girls to have their day and finish off their birthday week before telling anyone.} Zendaya said, walking in.

"Bitch, how'd you get in here!" I spat.

"Roger let us in." She shrugged. "What's up, bitchessssssss?!" We just laughed.

"I'm so excited!" Nivea peeped again. I laughed.

"Girl hush.."

"What did you get them for their engagement?" Zendaya asked.

"I don't know..." I shrugged. "Roger wouldn't tell me."

"Gibran neither..."

"Trevor and I got them something they'd both love."

"Because you and Trevor know both of them, Tyla and I haven't known Dominique that long.." Nivea said. Zendaya shrugged.

"She's not a very picky person, she'd like whatever you bought." I nodded.

"Okay I'm done." I sat the comb down. "And don't miss up my masterpiece."

"Girl bye." She laughed & they left out. I bet them hoes bout to raid my kitchen.

"Mommy!" Konner ran in.

"Yes baby?"

"Daddy said get dressed."

"Bom, tanto faz...." {Okay, whatever....} I playfully rolled my eyes. He giggled & ran off.

                          
~~ Mia is in the MM..