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Chapter Two: Trust

I fixed my shirt as I jogged down the stairs. I turned towards my office and saw the gentleman having small talk. Sam looked up at me and smiled. "Here she is. Jazz this is August and his manager Tone" He said pointing to them. I smiled and extended my hand out to shake theirs.

August remained eye contact with me from the moment I walked into the door. "H-H-Hi" I said before chuckling some. The hell I'm stuttering for? I sighed and walked over to my desk. "So Jazmine? I'm sorry, Can I call you Jazz?" August he asked smiling some licking his lips.

"Yeah sure" I said opening up my laptop. "You got some work I can see? I didn't have time to check the email of your portfolio that your assistant sent mine." He explained. "Uh yeah sure, did you guys want anything to drink? Sam could get you something" I said pulling up my work.

"Water would be cool" August said.

"Yeah, water's good" Tone said in agreeance.

Sam disappeared into the kitchen and I got up and handed them my laptop. "You can press the right arrow to continue on through the portfolio." I explained going back to my seat.

August still continued eye contact with me as I went to sit down. Tone ended up tapping him causing his eyes to drift from mine. What's up with this dude staring and shit like he ain't ever seen no thick black chick before?

After a while of silence besides them pointing at my computer screen and nodding their heads, August spoke up.

"You're hired. Had no idea you've been dressing Drake for his awards" He said chuckling. I smiled and laughed.

"Damn, off Drake only? I've styled damn near every major artist in the industry! For a while I was in New York raising my daughter with my boyfriend" I said looking at him closely. "Long story short, either they flew out to me to get styled or flew my daughter and I out to them" I said smiling.

"How old is your daughter?" He asked smirking. Obviously ignoring my comment about Odell. "She's turning 6 in a couple days." I said trailing my words off with a soft smile.

"Oh word? One of my nieces is turn 7 next week" He admitted.

"Your nieces have to come to Livi's birthday party! She'd be overjoyed" I said smiling wide as Sam returned with water for the men. They thanked him and Tone turned to me.

"We have one request tho, it's a damn near deal breaker. August is going on tour in 3 months nationwide and he needs his stylist on tour. Is that possible?" Tone asked.

Sam and I looked at each other. I'm sure Livi can stay with my Mom while I'm gone but the real problem is going to be Odell crazy ass. Highly doubt he's going to be comfortable with me being around all types of men for a couple months. "Jazz?" August asked bringing me from my thoughts.

"Yeah, Let me think about it, talk it over with Liv's father and my Mom. I have to make sure she will be taken care of while I'm gone" I said with a half-smile. "Okay Ma, I really hope they down, I wanna be able to say the famous Jazz styles me" August said standing up posing. We all burst into laughter but I stopped when Odell approached the door. Speaking of the devil.

"Hi baby! Come here" I said standing up quickly walking towards him. The look on his face said enough. "This is my daughter Liv's father, Odell. Odell this is August Alsina and his manager Tone" I said introducing the three. "Im a fan man!" August said to him walking towards him. They all shook hands and August entire body language changed after Odell's dry handshake. "Lucky man" I heard him mumble as he went to sit down. I side eyed Sam whom I'm sure heard him.

"Just checking on you, come on and come to bed we gotta long day ahead of us tomorrow" He said pulling me into a rather dramatic kiss. I sighed and pulled away.

"Alright Dell" I said as he walked up the stairs. Sam shook his head and stood up. "She will get back to you guys in a couple days! Here's her card with both her personal number and work number on there." Sam said handing them both my business card. They took it and stood up. "Pleasure meeting you, hope you can join Aug on tour" Tone said as we hugged. "Yes indeed" I said as we pulled away.

"Mr. Alsina" I said to him as he approached me. "Miss Jazz. See you soon" August said smiling at me touching my hand as he left out the room. For some reason I was smiling from ear to ear as Sam escorted the gentlemen out. Okay Mr. Alsina, I don't know what game you trying to play, but it's not going to work.

"Well that went well until Daddy Odell interrupted." Sam said laughing grabbing his things. "Don't leave" I said grabbing his phone pouting. "Girl bye, your nigga is pissy. We can handle our gossiping and business tomorrow at the office. I love you baby! Go talk to that crazy man sitting on the stairs" Sam said laughing leaving out.

I laughed to myself and locked the door behind Sam before turning around looking up at the stairs seeing Dell staring down at me. I sighed.

"Come help me lock up" I said to him. He stood and followed me into the living room.

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Once we got upstairs, we still had not spoken to each other. I slipped a LSU shirt on & got into bed. He followed suit and snuggled against me. "You know you didn't have to intimidate him like that" I said suddenly. "I mean I guess your right seeing as if I'm just Liv's Father" he said mocking my voice. I rolled my eyes and turned over.

"Nigga" I said laughing.

"What did I just tell you before he got here. I knew you would feel a type of way." I said shaking my head scooting down to wrap myself around his muscular body.

"So it's no point in talking to you about it, I won't go on tour" I mumble yawning. "Wait what?" He asked squeezing my thigh. "Your mom will watch Liv I'm sure. I trust you baby. Go make that money." he said kissing my forehead. I smiled wide at his decision. I'm glad he trusts me because truthfully it's August that I wouldn't trust. Nigga love to get shit that's not theirs. And by the look in that man's eyes I know it's only a matter of time.

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Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. August Alsina!!😂

But thoughts on the chapter?

Don't y'all think Odell being a little petty seeing as if he's been with Jazz since college faithfully. We will see how long this trust last.🐸☕

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- Lou ♡