The Exception

Chapter 11

Album Release Day

I had spent the night at the club talking to mad people and just having a good time. After dinner Chai was on a roll and she wanted to get out of the house as fast as possible. I on the other hand wanted to talk with Nadya and make sure that everyone was on a good page. Miss Ann sent the boys home with a tray of food and that was good because her cooking was some sure fire. By the time I came back home to get ready for the club it was minutes to 10 and I was exhausted. Carter suggested that I go and take a nap before heading out but my nerves were starting to get to me.

Everyone knew that as release days came and went I was always a hot mess and I spent most of the time throwing up or on some crazy shit like that. It had been a minute since I released a full album and I really wanted to give my fans a nice taste. As for album sales I wasn't sure what to expect but I didn't want to let the label down. Everyone that had worked on the album with me was either with me at the moment or were going to contact me. Mark out of all people had been flying since the week started to make sure that everything was okay so I was more than happy when he stopped in Houston to come and hang with me. He looked pale as a ghost and he was the last person that I talked to before we hit up the club that night.

Mark, "So what are the plans for tomorrow? Like I know that you're going to want to do something but tell me what's your mindset"

Me, "Honestly I'm scared as a motherfuckin pussy, like I don't know what to expect. For tomorrow I'm just trying to hang with my girl and just eat some good food. Like I'm just nervous cause I don't know if it's what the people want"

Mark, "Okay, so what are you expecting from me tomorrow?"

Me, "Nothing much, like you can come by and check on me but that's okay"

Mark, "And are we thinking about doing a pop-up show or a meet and greet tomorrow or are we going to stay to ourselves?"

Me, "Well I was supposed to go to LA for an interview but I can try and do a meet and greet. I'm honestly not in the mood to record or perform. I know tomorrow I'm going to be a hot mess"

Mark, "And what are we doing about family? Like have you talked to the family or are you going to avoid them?"

Me, "What are you talking about?"

Mark, "Well I was up in New York and I got a call from Mack. He told me that you haven't been picking up your phone and he needs some help"

Me, "okay, let me call them and see what's going on. I swear like every damn day they have some stupid issue that I have to solve, it drives me crazy"

Mark, "okay, but we still have to talk so make it quick but still efficient"

Me, "Yeah Mark, thanks for telling me"

Me, "Hey Mack, what's going on?"

Mack, "Oh hey Jayden, long time no hearing from, how's Houston been treating you?"

Me, "Where's Kia, I need to speak with her ASAP"

Mack, "Well nice talking to you too, um I think that she went out but what can I help you with?"

Me, "Is my mom there?"

Mack, "No she just took the kids to Church with her, but I can tell her to call you later"

Me, "Why are the kids still up, it's nearly midnight, why are they going to church now?"

Mack, "Man I don't know, I don't ask questions anymore"

Me, "Well let me speak to Henry. I know that he's always in the house"

Mack, "Okay, I'm going to go and get him"