Brittany Hills Chronicles: Act 1

Dejon 31

No matter how many times I counted and recounted my money it didn't change the fact that I was missing seven hundred and forty dollars; I looked over at Natasha and had to remind myself that I couldn't hit her, no matter how pissed I was but someone had been stealing my money and since she was the only person who knew where I hide she was my primary suspect. I collected all my money, threw it in a bag and walked out the house ignoring her pleas for me to stay.... I was too pissed to be around her and I knew if I stayed I would end up cussing her out or worse; I didn't want to believe Natasha was skimming money from me but I wasn't an idiot, I was careful about every penny I spent so I knew it wasn't me. I got back to the house and got even more pissed; Jace was painting his toes, Valentino was playing the game with food scattered all over the place and Carter was sitting in a chair with Josiah in his lap. I shook my head in disgust and walked upstairs to RonRon's room and tossed him the bag of money, there was no one in this world I trust more than my little bro so I had no problem letting him hold all my fight money.

"Natasha called, she said please pick up your phone so y'all can talk." RonRon said scribbling down some shyt in his notebook. "What are y'all arguing about now?" He asked and I gave him a brief summary of what happened. "Here's my question to you? Where are you getting all this money from?" He asked and I shook my head.

"RonRon... I'll tell you but not yet, just not yet. I'm putting some things together so that when I phase out of this place me and you got somewhere that we can call ours. We've been together since the beginning and I'm not leaving you behind little bro." I said looking in his eyes. "So I take it you're up here avoiding Carter and Josiah?" I asked changing the subject before he started asking too many questions.

"I didn't even know they were down there, to be honest, I came straight up here when we got outta school and this is where I've been. But it doesn't bother me because I'm with Antwan so Carter can do as he pleases, I'm over all the drama. Has Big Mike talk to you yet?" RonRon asked.

"About what?" I asked confused and RonRon chuckled quietly.

"Apparently some famous dude used to live in Brittany Hills and he's thinking about donating money to the group homes but he wants to meet with the staff and talk to some of us or something and Big Mike was considering sending either you or me since we're obviously the best choices." RonRon said.

"Nah I didn't hear anything about it, but I'm sure I will soon..... honestly I think it should be you, you know I don't like talking around strangers and he might think we're being mistreated since I probably won't talk the whole time." I said leaning against his wall. "You know I gotta ask..... how are you really feeling about you and Antwan's relationship? I'm only asking because you're my little bro and I really don't want you getting with someone as a rebound from Carter."

"I really.... REALLY like him, people assume I'm only with him because he has money but the truth is he barely shows it off anytime we do something together it's something that doesn't require money, like we'll go for walks around the neighborhood just talking about everything, or we'll drive out to the middle of nowhere and just sit on the hood of his car, enjoying each others company....." RonRon said and I waited.

"But?" I asked and he started laughing.

"No 'but' nigga.... Antwan is a breath of fresh air and like I said I'm really feeling him." RonRon said and I nodded, as long as he was happy then I wasn't going to press him too hard on his relationship my only issue was making sure Carter stayed in his place because I'm always going to have RonRon's back right, wrong or other.

"Ayy Natasha and Antwan are downstairs for y'all....." Valentino said walking in the room and I nodded, I really didn't feel like talking to her at the moment but I also knew that she wasn't going to leave either. I got up and walked downstairs where Natasha was waiting with a look of disgust on her face and I didn't blame her, these niggas needed to clean the fuck up because if there was one thing I couldn't stand it was a dirty house. Antwan was also there wearing a tracksuit and holding a basketball.

"Dejon we really need to talk....." Natasha said; I nodded, put my jacket on and started to head out the door but noticed I was being followed. I turned around and Jace was standing there with that sneaky grin on his face, I shook my head and walked out to Natasha's car and slide in the passenger seat. "Dejon I didn't take any of your money.... I swear but I know who did, it was my mama. After you left I went out to the mailbox and when I came back in she was in my room; I asked her what was she doing and she claimed to be looking for some socks but I know better.... but I want to apologize I should've hidden it better."

"It's over and done with Tash..... I'm not trippin over it." I said lying but there was no point in continuing this argument because I knew I wouldn't break up with her.

"Dejon I think we really need to start considering looking for our own place, think about it; just you and me free to do whatever we want. We can walk around naked, fuck all over the house and you don't have to worry about cleaning up after grown ass men and Jace. All I'm saying is it's much better than that frat house you're living in now." Natasha said and I got a little annoyed.

"That 'frat house' is my home..... and whether you like it or not this is my life. It's been my life before we even started dating and that's not going to change...... besides I'm not even sure if I wanna get a place with you. I'm not trying to be disrespectful but you already have too many people running in and out of your house now, all you ghetto ass friends and I'm not with all that." I said honestly.

"How is that different from all the people that are running in and out of here? Every time I come over here there's at least ten people in there...... you know what I'm just going to go because I really don't feel like arguing with you. I just wanted you to know that I did NOT take your money and to see if you would at least think about us getting a place together." Natasha said as I got out the car, she pulled off and I shook my head. I hated that I hurt her feelings but I wasn't going to beat around the bush, I started to walk in the house when a Volvo pulled up and that girl Jasmine got out. Valentino walked outside and winked at me as he pulled her into a hug, okay maybe Natasha had a point but I still wasn't ready to move in with her. I walked into the kitchen and saw Carter peeking out the window probably watching RonRon and Antwan play basketball.

"What would Josiah think if he had been the one to walk in here and caught you staring at RonRon like that?" I asked scaring the fuck outta him.

"Josiah couldn't say shyt because we're not in a relationship, we just chill and fuck that's it." Carter said and I laughed to myself quietly.

"Carter.... you and Josiah do more than 'fuck and chill', y'all are on the phone all hours of the night, I know for a fact y'all have been on at least three dates and I could've sworn I heard you tell him 'I love you' more than once. Which are all the things you used to do with RonRon so my point is you keeping getting yourself caught up in this cycle instead of facing your problems head on." I said looking in his eyes.

"The thing is Dejon I don't have any problems..... I'm doing me, just like Ronnie so stay out of my business." Carter said walking off, that dude had a lot to learn but he was young and hopefully, he grew outta those ways of his before they got him into trouble. I walked into the living room where Jace was talking on the phone and sat next to him.

"Yes girl, he claims to be a top but I had that nigga do the splits on my dick....." Jace said; NOPE.... I got up to go out back with RonRon when Big Mike called me into the office and I knew he wanted to talk about this mysterious donor.

"Before you ask I really think RonRon should be the one to go." I said and he nodded. "Not that I have a problem with going but RonRon is the best suited for that kind of situation." I said quietly.

"Okay then I'll send Rondell but there's something else that I need from you.... House Two is getting another resident and I would really prefer if you were the one to show him around since he'll be going to school with y'all and given your history with this person I think you'll definitely get a kick out of it." Big Mike said and it took me a second but his words started to click together like a puzzle and I couldn't help the smile that was forming on my face, if it's who I think it was then things had just gotten a lot more interesting.... oh man wait until RonRon finds out that HE'S back.........................