Chapter Twenty Eight

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Kiyanne Taylor Rose Alsina
A lot of people have been finding out about our process of going through with divorcing from one another. Blogs and magazines are coming up with a number of reasons as to why we are getting divorced. He's upset at the fact that my managers has been doing their job as far as bookings and complains when I'm in the studio. I've been complaining about the rumors that have been coming up about him having an extramarital affair, there maybe a child out of it. As for me I honestly don't care. It's been to a point where I just constantly have my managers book me for things.
Now I just stepped off the plane in Los Angeles headed to a movie reading that I was booked for, it was a love story following a princess trying to find love for her own before her parents finds that person for her.
I arrived at the set and immediately was greeted by the casting director, Eric.
"Kiyanne!! How's everything?" "Everything is great! Been working and worrying about my kids." I said being honest. "I heard about everything--" "I'm moving on, life goes on. I'm past everything, I'm ready to work." We both laughed he walked  me into the reading room where all actors and actresses were going over their roles. With an entire black cast, you can expect for there to be a lot of drama. "So we all know that our lead is being princess Daya, is being played by Kiyanne, she brings a lot of funk and modern ways to the table rather than following the traditional standards of royalty." After getting the entire synopsis of the over view of what happening we began to go over casting. This is actually funny because my dad got the position of playing my characters father.
"Hello guys we've been at this table before, most of you know me some of you don't, but I'm Kiyanne, I'll be playing princess Daya!" I sat back down in my seat, soon the person next me leaned in my ear and said, "Seems like your my love interest, princess." I turned to my left and seen the guy that played Ralph Tresvant, in the BET New Edition biopic, Algee Smith. We sat going through the opening scene lines. After that we all took a lunch a break.
"My job is going to find you a new boo." "I don't think you need to." I answered Shar, my assistant, if she was paying attention, then she probably seen a connection. "Why is that?" "Because I think Mr. Smith caught my attention during the table read." I replied. "So what your going back to what your leaving." "How would we know that if this is our first encounter?" I asked her, I sometimes disliked how she jumps to conclusions sometimes. "Don't listen to her, from what I know, all his exes are the cause of why he's single. He's a good guy with great intentions just encounters the wrong females." Tammy said.
"See told you Shar." I said happily slightly wondering how would Tammy apart of the casting and style crew would know. "How would you know? Don't say you dated him." Shar asked. "Girl, no!That's my cousin, more like brother" Tammy defended. He walked by finding a seat not to far from us but not to close where you could hear our conversation.

*After The Table Read*

I was gathering all materials to go back to my hotel room to study some more when  Algee, who is gorgeous might I add, stopped me before I could walk out.
"Kiyanne, how about we go out for dinner?" I nodded my head. "I'm staying at the Marriott across from the staples center." We exchanged numbers and he told me he was coming at 8. I walked inside to see Shar try to act like everything was cool.
"Girl, what happened?" Shar asked being her rachet self. "We're going out for dinner later. Nothing to big." I changed while they began to freak out over it. Why? Maybe it's because it's been awhile since I've been on a date.
They helped pack my stuff and we rode to the hotel. I checked the time it was 6 which means it was 9 back in New York and that means my babies should be in their beds. I called my mother to talk to my children. "Hi mommy!!" O'mere and Kylin screamed. "We miss you. When do you come home?" O'mere asked. "I'll be home next Monday." They both sighed. "I know but when I get back, we're going on vacation." "Where!?!" Kylin beamed. "Think of your favorite place of all time." "Disney World!!" "Yup. The whole family." "Daddy too?" I choked before answering the question. "Not this time baby. Mommy and Daddy need time apart from each other because everything is not okay for us to be in the same area as each other." I answered. "Does daddy still love us?" O'mere asked. "Of course he does. I don't want you guys to worry. Have a great day tomorrow and I'll check on you guys. Love you." "Love you too!" The line went dead as I sat back in my seat on the ride to the hotel.
It upsets me that my children are affected by Odell's & I's actions for being legally divorced. I see why they would question their fathers love, he hasn't seen them since we separated, but because we have issues doesn't mean to take it out on your kids.
We arrived to the hotel, got our rooms as soon as I got to my room I laid on my back on my back. Checking social media while coming across a picture on tsr (theshaderoom) of Odell and his new "girlfriend". Soon there was a knock on my door, it was Shar with Red Roses bigger than her.
"Where'd you get this from?" I seen a note with my name on it. I opened it and it read.
"I used to think that dreams never came true. But that quickly changed when I met you. - A. Smith"
"He's sweet." I helped her sit the roses on the counter. "You should be getting ready." Tammy stated. She's right. I decided on wearing a black dress with a Cartier bracelet and Giuseppe heels. After laying my outfit out, I got in the shower. The shower is my thinking place. 9 times out of 10, this is where I come up with my most rational thoughts. Something new is what's best for me. I went from being in a 4 year relationship with Jay to an 8 year marriage with Odell. Never really had time to think for myself or experience what it is I really like and it maybe Algee.
Just in the few hours of being around Algee, I guess you can say slowly but surely I'm melting for him.

Algee Smith
I sent her some roses. During the first table read, it seemed like something was bothering her. If anything I hope there's a smile on her face.
I pulled up in front of the hotel where she was staying at.
I stood by my car and pulled out my phone and texted her.
"I'm downstairs beautiful."
I know she's in town for a few days because of weather conditions tomorrow it's raining all day.
I heard footsteps approaching my direct made shoe contact and scanned up before realizing it was her.
"I'm here!" Her voice sang. I gave her a hug opened her door. Chivalry never died. I got in and drove to her NoBu over in Malibu. As soon as we got there, she was suprised. We got our table, I pulled out her chair watched as she sat down before I took my seat.
"So what made you want to take me out on a date so soon?" She asked. "I mean I know something good when I see it. Good as in your heart, you placed it in the wrong hands but I'd be the guy to make it better." I said confidently. She smirked. "I come with a lot can you handle it?" She retorted. "A lot like what?" "2 growing kids, a little boy that doesn't want nobody messing with his mommy and a little girl that acts just like me." We all come with baggage. "We all come with baggage. I can handle it." She looked at me shocked. Not too many men step up but I'm willing too.
"Enough about me what's going on with you?" She asked,. Most females would make this moment about themselves the fact that she wants to get to know me, is worth it.
"Just trying to find my way, I have everything I want, I just feel like something is missing." "And that is?"  She asked innocently. "Stable relationship."
We continued talking over dinner, getting to know one another. I'm definitely feeling this vibe.

Kiyanne Taylor Rose Alsina
Once dinner was over, we got in his car and drove to this cliff that gave the perfect view of LA. Before either of us could say or do anything, we took in the view. Until he kissed me, I responded by kissing back. He pulled away, we shared a light laugh.
"I'm sor-" "There's nothing to apologize for."
Not going to the hotel tonight.

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