Pleasure or Pain

Part 15

Pleasure or Pain pt 15
Short story challenge
J.velvet

Janaya smokes a cigarette sitting on the edge of her sisters couhc rocking Jr to sleep.
"This shit is crazy, that's why you can't trust these females" her sister says.
"I know but I thought he was different, I mean he acted different"
"He's the younger brother of your baby father who got you pregnant and played you, the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree"
"No, he's nothing like Prize at least I thought"
"He raped a birch in your house that he had the nerve to bring over as your cousin"
Janaya's phone rings while they talk, she looks over over at it to see it's Leslie. She lets out a deep sigh before picking it up.
"What Leslie"
"Baby, where you at"
"What do you want Leslie" she says this time more slowly and stern.
"Look I know you're mad but I can explain the whole thing"
Janayas sister can't help but get into the conversation putting her two sense in yelling in the background.
"Fuck that damn molester" she says in the kitchen cooking, Janaya looks over at her giving her a look of dismissal.
"Listen Leslie, we don't have nothing to talk about matter of fact how the fuck you calling me from your phone, when they let you use a cell in jail"
"Look I'm out on bail right now, I'm a prove my innocence but first we need to talk girl you I love you but I swear it's not what it looks like"
"Fuck you leslie, don't go to my house I don't need you around my son" she says hanging up the phone.
Leslie stands outside of Janaya's apartment now stuck on where he should go, thinking he'll let her cool off some before contacting her back he decides he'll go stay at Anita's assuming she doesn't know what's going on, the last thing he needed to be was outside in public where he could risk getting into more trouble. Janaya didn't know how to feel, one part of her wanted to hear Leslie out maybe he had a explanation for everything that occurred but then the other half of her just wanted him out of her life. She felt disgusted actually sleeping with a possible sex offender and more than that she had him around her kid, until all was known she didn't want to deal with Leslie but she still loved him.
Denise looked confused as she looked at L.A who try to cover her body and Anita half naked in a robe, she may have been older but was no fool able to put two and two together. She grabbed Heaven by the arm and forced her back down the hallway, Anita closed back the door while L.A continued to dress.
"So you must be Anita's new friend"
Anita remains silent just taking a seat on the couch, L.A buttons her shirt walking over to greet Denise.
"How you do ma'am my names L.A and yes I'm a friend of your daughters"
"Well from the looks of it you're a little more than friends"
L.A unsure of what to say begins to stutter looking at Anita for assistance.
"Ma we're just friends but if you could us for a moment we need to have a talk"
"And how do you think Heaven feels about this"
"Feels about what ma"
"This, you and her"
"She never met L.A"
"Well that's one thing you did right,but I'm confused when did you decide to start dating women"
The conversation becomes more intense as L.A sees it heading for the worst, she picks up her keys and heads for the door.
"Oh no you can stay, I mean you and my daughter are friends, all I'm saying is whatever you two decide to do don't let it affect the children"
Denise picks up her purse going to the door when Anita finally speaks up.
"Affect the children ma not trying to be funny but I'm a grown ass woman"
"Excuse me" Denise says turning around shocked at the tone and choice of words her daughter used.
"Listen I didn't do nothing wrong and no L.A you don't have to leave, ma this is L.A and you're going to be seeing a lot more of her if you like it or not"
L.A cracks a small smile liking how Anita stood up for her, never once since they started talking has Anita introduced herself to anyone one of her family or friends except Prize and Passion. She was starting to feel more like a girlfriend than a creep buddy or a side piece. Having Anita stand up and talk on her behalf gave her confidence and caused her body posture to extend and stand up firmly knowing she had her back. It didn't matter what Denise said or thought of them, they were going to see each other. Another win for L.A as she believed in Anita more and saw progression.
They arrived early in the morning making their way to the hotel that sat above South Beach. Prize walked off with his Beats headphones on holding Luscious hand as carriers came to pick up their luggage. She had broke the news of her being pregnant and to her surprise Prize was okay with it. He didn't want another baby but didn't pay it any much attention since he knew he could afford it being the most demanded musician at the time. It would be his fourth child by a third woman but the warnings he received from both  Passion and his friend at the after party didn't make concerned, all he was worried about was the party life of Miami.
Prize was alerted on the jet that not only was his single sitting atop the rap single charts but was now the number seven single in the country on the Billboards top one hundred, more airplay led to more download which meant more money and now Prize was looking at over a hundred and fifty thousand made in a few short weeks more than he ever had in his life. The penthouse was rented as they all arrived at the hotel Prize lighting a cigar taking his shirt off showing his body covered in all tats with his gold chains as he walks through the large extravagant place on a hover board.
"Yo put on snap chat we turning up baby" Prize said flying though the apartment like a little kid. Knocks takes out his phone recording Prize as he spins around with a hand full of cash before turning to him and thanking the world for making his single reach the top ten. Luscious walked around surveying the place before entering the master bedroom complete with a his and hers bathroom on each side of the room which has a California King bed sitting in the middle with a custom projector that extended from the ceiling to show movies.
She never seen anything like it before even more beautiful than precious homes of celebrities she been at. The place only costs ten thousand dollars a night as Prize rented the palace for the whole weekend to get ready for a video shoot for his next single. Luscious ju,per on the bed looking up at the ceiling which had mirrors, her mind wandered as she thought about the many ways to please Prize, she rubbed her belly pulling up her stomach as she smiled. Only took her weeks but she was pregnant and was looking to milk Prize for everything he had. Prizes manager walks in as they unload the luggage looking around, impressed at the room he's also concerned as his artist acts immature.
"Hey you having fun"
"Of course man get shmoney spend shmoney you feel me" Prize says falling back on the large white sofa throwing a pile of money in the air along with Bishop.
"Look at you, you're spending money like you're the damn prince of Arabia, you don't have Michael Jackson money you don't even have millions yet how much did all of this cost"
"Don't worry man I checked over the numbers we all good"
"All good you want to be broke in two years, you have to watch your spending habits man I just don't want to see you go down like so many others"
"How could he, look at him my baby is doing big things" luscious says walking into the living room kissing Prize on the neck while rubbing his chest from behind.
"That's right baby, it's all good you said we got shows all booked till next spring, my singles selling and my downloads are breaking records I got money"
"Yes you have money not wealth remember that"
Prize hears him but doesn't hear him walking out to the balcony blowing smoke in the air.
Luscious was anxious to tell everyone about the pregnancy but Prize wasn't , his mind was focused on his new music video which would feature other rap artists his chance to show everyone he wasn't a one hit wonder.
"But baby"
"But baby nothing, this is not the time to announce a baby right now I need to focus on making this money besides you just found out it's not even a baby yet"
"Yet"
"Yeah you know what I mean, look we'll tell the world together but on my time I need you behind me on this I'm about to get ready to go shoot this video we gonna come back and then we will go to the club, you hear to stay baby they'll find out about us soon"
The words doesn't sit well with luscious but she listens, her only goal is to get to the money. She had access to prizes funds but knew with the baby she could get a lot more. Prize walks off with his manager out the penthouse to the elevator who proceeds with a private conversation.
"Hey man listen you know I love you right, I'm just looking out for you"
"I know bro but you ain't got nothing to worry about I'm a do me this is how I hustle, I ain't never had money before so you know I got to spend it"
"I feel you do you but just watch the people around you"
Prize looks confused trying to figure out what he's saying.
"I mean over thirty thousand was spent just last week"
"Last week"
"Yeah, I got the statements right here, until we get you some real cash and start investing some of your money we gonna have to put you on a budget"
Prize didn't like hearing the word budget as he spared no expense on his lifestyle but did start to think about what he was being told not just by his manager but everyone else around him. A fleet of black Escalades pulls up to the hotel ready to pick up Prize and his friends as in time to go shoot his new exclusive video. Able to get a tour of the hot country as they drove down the strip getting a glimpse of the malls and various stores. The temperature around eighty seven degrees so everyone is outside wearing summer clothes as they pull up to the boardwalk.
Denise looked at L.A while they all sat ready to eat breakfast. He gave her a stern glare fixing her plate of food passing it to Heaven but not taking her eyes off L.A. She could feel the awkward tension, Anita rubbed her shoulder but they could both see their relationship wasn't sitting well with Denise.
"So how long you and my daughter been having sex"
Anita coughs bringing back up her food while L.A's jaw drops.
"Heaven go to your room" Anita yells.
"Listen ma I'm a need you to stop"
"I'm just asking a question"
"The question is not appropriate better yet it's none of your business"
Anita becomes defensive of her mothers behavior and goes to battle for L.A something she hasn't done since she stood up for Prize. Denise always hated Prize even when they were younger in high school, she though of him to always be a lying cheating loser in which her daughter could do better. Denise didn't hold her tongue, she said what was on her mind and Anita knew she wouldn't let up especially on something she didn't agree with.  She could tell from the moment they saw each other that she wouldn't like L.A not her personally but what she meant to her daughter. Denise was old school and could never picture her kids with the same sex but Anita fought for what she believed in and she believed in L.A which meant she was falling for her. In ways Anita was just like her mother stubborn loud and ruthless with her mouth which is why she knew this wouldn't end well.
"Ma I think it's time you go"
"Fine, you're grown I'll leave and it's your life and I respect it but that doesn't mean I have to like it at all"
Denise grabs her purse calling Heaven for a hug before leaving, Anita was embarrassed at her mothers actions but something that she was going to have to get use to if she planned on L.A being around, the world and her family was still unaware of the couple.
"Sorry baby" she says hugging L.A.
"It's okay baby, it's cool I like your mother don't worry she'll come around"
Following his gut Leslie decides not to travel to Anita's but his boss Chris who doesn't live to far from her. He walks to the back door knocking softly not to alert any neighbors but get the attention of the owners. Chris is upstairs with his woman while hearing the knocks through his very shallow walls. He tries to ignore the knocks humping his girlfriend but can't concentrate once the knocks become more loud and annoying .
"FUCK" Chris yells jumping off his girl grabbing his shorts headed downstairs.
He grabs a bat peeking through the shades trying to get a glimpse inside, seeing that its Leslie he drops the weapon and opens the door.
"Damn son I thought you were someone"
"Nigga who"
"My girls baby father"
The two head inside going to the kitchen were they drink a beer, Leslie looks tired and frustrated wearing a hoodie not looking like he slept or washed in days. Chris felt bad for his friend so he decided to let Leslie stay, grabbing a wash cloth and towel.
"Chris who the fuck is downstairs"
"Don't worry about it baby it's Leslie"
"Oh hey Leslie, well are you going to stay down there all night"
"Iight looks like I have business to finish upstairs so make yourself at home" he says making his way upstairs.
Leslie takes his phone calling Janaya, once again like the past previous calls  are sent to voicemail.
"Baby pick up look, I know you don't want to talk to me now and I understand but you got to let me explain you know I love you girl"
Janaya did ignore all Leslies calls for the day but not this specific call being home sleep with the baby. She lied in her bed with the phone on the charger unaware of the vibrations. The doorbell rings causing her to get up. She wipes her eyes walking slowly towards the door before asking who is it, no one answers she asks again this time louder thinking it's just Leslie trying to get in.
"Look Leslie I know it's you didn't I say I need some space, I don't need you over here right now" she says opening the door to see its Diamond.
She stands there with her eyes red from crying, Janaya looks surprised to see her but let's her in.
"Look I know I'm the last person you want to see today, and first let me apologize for lying but Leslie insisted I didn't tell you, he promised he would come clean about us.
"I don't believe it, I just don't how could he and I thought we had a bond, I let you in my house, ate our food you slept on my couch."
"Yes I'm sorry and that's why I wanted to know that I hope this doesn't make things between us weird"
"Oh no me and you are not friends but there is one thing I don't understand, they said you were raped here but I don't see any signs of a struggle or blood anywhere so someone's lying and even though I'm made at Leslie I'm a stand by him cause I don't believe he raped you I believe you and him had an affair and he no longer wanted you"
Diamond starts to laugh.
"What's so funny me catching you in a lie, see one thing a man won't do is send his side chick over to his house especially the house where he stays at every night no you were acting as a bitter woman and I should've known you weren't his cousin ya don't even look alike"
"Wow you're smart so you got me we're not cousins but that doesn't stop the fact that he took advantage of me"
"Did he and instead of you being a woman and just telling me about the situation you decide to play along with him, I don't believe it you were looking to gain something out of this"
"So what if I was, I like what I want and I got for it, is that such a problem"
"Yes bitch when it's my man, but you know what the hell with both of you"
Jr wakes up and starts to cry, Janaya quickly takes her attention off of Diamond and goes to the nursery picking up Jr. While cradling him she true she around walking back out the room to the barrel of a gun pointing straight at her. Janaya falls back to the wall holding Jr close to her chest while she tries to get out of the range of the gun.
"Please look whatever you want just take it okay but please don't hurt my baby"
"Shut up bitch I'll do what I want"
Suddenly the phone rings, Janaya looks at Diamond then the phone wondering who could it be. Diamond picks up the phone seeing its Leslie, she hands the phone to Janaya ordering her to answer it.
"Hello"
"Baby, I've been trying to reach you all day"
"Look now is not a good time okay I'm a call you back"
"No wait, you've been ignoring me all day and all I want to do is jus talk to you now please let me explain myself"
"I know baby I just been busy but now is not the best time"
"Well I'm coming over, I know you don't want me over there and you'll probably kick me out but I got to try I love you"
"Okay"
"Okay baby, I'm coming"
Janaya hangs up the phone beginning to cry as Diamond sticks the gun on her chin snatching the phone away, she makes sure the call is over before throwing it to the floor.
"Sit your ass down" Diamond yells taking a seat also across her in a love seat.
She makes sure the gun never leaves her side and the gun is aimed perfectly, all Janaya could think about is Jr and how she could get him safe but also what would happen when Leslie arrived. While Leslie went to save his relationship Prize was thinking of saving his pockets finally realizing what everyone been telling him about Luscious. He watched from the beach as the crew set up the for the video, he looks over at luscious as she runs through the sand playing with the other women in a bikini. He starts to think of all the times he had sex with her, the times he came over to her house and the night they met at Bishops house, out of all the times he noticed he never once used a condom. He tries to think hard about all the items but couldn't recollect a single time he was never protected but he couldn't. He kept his cool, not alerting anyone but inside became furious. To a certain extent he trusted luscious but on the other hand something wasn't adding up especially her wanting to announce the pregnancy. He goes into the contacts on his phone calling Passion. The last person she wanted to hear from was Prize but she couldn't turn down the opportunity to get back at him since they haven't talked since he ruined her birthday party.
"You got some fucking nerves calling me"
"Look I know you mad at me and yeah I deserve it but I got something to ask you"
"What is that"
"Tell me all you know about Luscious"