Just the Beginning

Crash

Ashanti

I woke up to noise in the living room. slipped on a big T-shirt from Marcus dresser and walked to the living room. I saw Cleo sitting on the couch while Nyayla and Megan played.

" Finally you awake " she said

I slowly walked to the kitchen to where Marcus was.

" Good morning sunshine ! " he smiled them smacked my ass. I rubbed it and kissed his cheek

" Its not a good morning " I said getting something to drink from the fridge

" Why ?! " he said sarcastically

" I'm in pain " I pouted. He laughed and kissed my forehead. I saw dishes in the sink so I am suspecting they ate already. I took my cup half full with my juice and sat next to Cleo.

" What's up " I said

" Ohhhhhh so that's why you woke up so late. Little freak nasties " Cleo said. I smiled and shook my head. " But I need to find a venue for my birthday bash. I nodded. I hurried and showered then got dressed.

We got into the car after leaving Nyayla and Megan with Marcus.

" You should have been picked a venue. Your birthday is not that far " I said

" I know but I finally decided to get out of bed after what happened " she said turning all sad

" You still haven't spoken to him ? " I turned to her

" Nah, this has been the longest. Its been 3 weeks now. I guess I should just move on. " she said scratching her eyebrows.

I didn't like to see my sister like this at all. Jordan is like family. Everyone loves him.

" Don't move on. Give it time. " I said

She was twitching in her seat ", Give it time ?! By time he wants to talk to me I would be all old and shriveled up. "

I laughed. We reached our destination and then walked into the beautiful club.

" Hello. Welcome to Club Dynasty Office " a middle aged woman said

" Hello. We are supposed to meet with Javier. " she said

" Oh yes. He was expecting you. He is in his office. Just go straight down the hall. Its a big room. Won't miss it. " she said.

We walked down the hall " You think he coming to your party ? " I asked

" I don't know. Let me just book this place " She said holding the handle on the door. She opened it and a cute dark skin man was sitting behind the desk. He was gorgeous.

" Hello Cleo " he said smiling showing his white teeth. I looked at Cleo and back at him.

" Hello Javier. That's a weird name for a African American man. " she said smiling

" My mother is a Puerto Rican and my dad is a really dark African American " he laughed.

They talked about the party and all that and I could tell he was hitting on her. After everything was done he gave her his number for " business questions". We walked back to the car.

" He was flirting with you. " I said

She rolled her eyes " No he wasn't. He was trying to be friendly. "

" Yeah sure. What you think that number is for ? " I said

" Business questions " she was so oblivious to what was going on

" Okay. But you should really call him tonight. I know you have a lot of 'business questions '" I said with air quotes.

" Maybe " we went back to my house so she can get Nyayla.