I stood in the door way and watched as August drove off as with the kids. After they came home from school he picked them up to go over his house. I watched as his car left the driveway and drove until it was no longer in my vision. I walked into the house slamming the door behind me out of anger. I stood there for a minute.
What the hell am I doing?
Just kick his ass out then go and get your kids?
I went upstairs and headed towards the guest room. I walked in and saw Dave laying in the bed asleep.
"GET UP!" I snatched the covers off of him. "WAKE UP" I yelled again waking him up.
"Yo what's with chu'."
"Either you're going to tell me what the hell is going on or get out." I said out of anger but I meant it.
"I told you I didn't want to talk about it."
"Then you need to go."
"Why does is matter?"
"Because me helping you has my kids taken. So either give me a good reason why I should continue to help you or leave."
He sighed before sitting up in the bed. "Look I never meant for this to tear up ya lil home or what not. But ian know no where else safe to go. My streets aint safe for me right now. Them young niggas wanna take over and they know that can't happen unless I'm dead. If it was some niggas that came up like me I'd be gone out ya doe' by now; I'd beat they ass and they'd remember who to respect but these young boys are reckless. They got nothing to lose and they just dont give a fuck. They aint rockin with the changes Im makin around the hood so they figured take me out and run it they way so they aint stopping until im dead.
I looked at him not really able to understand that lifestyle.
"I just needed time to get something together before I headed back out into dem streets ian with you losing yo kids over me so imma be out in a hour max." He spoke trying to get out of the bed.
I sighed and rolled my eyes. I was going to hate myself for this "You can stay as long as you need to. Don't worry about me or my kids I'll get them back."
"Na, Imma go. Ian with that taking the kids away from they mama shit."
"It's their father. They're safe and I'll talk him into bringing them back."
I turned around and left the room closing the door behind me. As upset and hurt I was by everything going on I still had a business to run. I quickly went into my room and through on something to head over to the Microsoft Theater to meet some clients.
*****
"Ms.Debra Lee. It is such honor to be working with you." I shook her hand.
"No thee pleasure is all mines." She smiled as we let go of each others hand. "I was talking with some of my performers for this years awards and I learned that you are the new IT girl for creative directors and choreographers. I'm sure you know that I am a strong advocate for women empowerment so I am excited about working with you."
"I'm grateful for the opportunity. Being able to build a business and make a living off of something I am passionate about is a blessing." I responded.
"Yes m'am it is. Now let's talk about the show. I have a team that usually handles the creative approach so I'm going to allow you to lead the team and give you all creative power. They are here to assist you with anything you need. I also want you to design and choreograph Beyonce and Kendricks' set, Ushers set; which should be easy working with your brother-in-law, also the tribute to Prince is in your hands Ms. Lawrence. I'm expect nothing but excellence from you." She explained. "Let me know now if you can handle this or not."
