It All Falls Down

Chapter 4 The Bait

Chapter 4 The Bait

"Oh Sugar, I am so nervous." I stated wringing my hands. I was waiting for Skylar in the front hallway of my home. 

"Where the hell is she? Lord why did you curse me with such sloughful children!" I yelled to the heavens with my arms outstretched. 

Skylar is running late as usual, I only agreed to let her attend this meeting with me because she the executive who pitched the idea to her boss personally. Skylar said that they were very close and that the television show was basically a done deal. I just had to show up and turn on the charm.

I really appreciate her for doing this for me. Because of her, the "Clearly Contagious" brand is on course to be known all over the world, not just I the South. I just wonder why I have never heard of this "Tracey Williams" before. Skylar has never had a problem flaunting her connections in our faces. Maybe that heifer was trying to hide up from her; maybe she is embarrassed of me. That could not be it. If that was so, why would she hook up a meeting? Maybe I am just making a mountain out of a mole hill.

I was so lost in thought and I did not hear Sugar calling my name.

"Ma....Ma..... Did you just hear anything I just said to you?" She said with her hand on her hip, rolling her neck. Sugar is such a beautiful girl; I do not know why she feels the need to dress like she does. I don't know where she shops at but I guarantee you you would find every stripper and hoe in Alabama there. I know what she does for a living; she never tried to hide it. But hell, here we are almost in winter and she has on this little bitty as black leather miniskirt, thigh high black stiletto boots with a red halter top. And to top it all off she has on a fake ass dark sable vest. Lord, have mercy please.....please Lord give my child a little fashion sense. Oh Lord, and a better job.

"Mama! There you go again zoning out. You must really be nervous. Mama, don't worry about it. You know you got this shit on lock."

"Suge!"

"Sorry, Mama, but you know I am right. Look at ya looking all Martha Stewart like. And I must say you are rocking that suit. Who that by Dutche and Banana?" Suge stated while twirling her gum around her finger.

Ok, is she serious? Dutche and Banana? Hell, even I know that it is pronounced Dulce and Cabana. I thought to myself.

"No, Sugar. It's from the Jaclyn Smith collection from Kmart." I said proudly. I wore a navy blue belted shirtdress with 2 \u00bd inch heels black pointed toe pumps. My dark shoulder length hair was up in a very professional French bun, I paid $23 for my dress and it was well worth the money. Of course, I cannot let that snobby tail Skylar know. She would try to make me go change into one of those high priced pieces of garbage she had bought me. Just because a dress is expense doesn't mean it is beautiful or for me. Shoot I look good for my age. People always say that I do not look a day over 45 and I agree with them 100%. What 65 year old grandma and mother of 15 do you know that gets hit on by men a little older than half her age? Hell, some of my daughters' friends have tried to get with me and I have turned them down. Now how would it look for me to go with one of my daughters' friends? But I tell you what; if those young boys keep playing with me I just show them how this cougar puts it down. I laughed to myself.

"Dingggg......Donggg!" I was pulled from my thoughts by the doorbell. Walking over to the door, I opened it saying "Well, it's about damn time! Do you know what time it is? It is 11:40. Our meeting is at 12 noon. The restaurant is 45 minutes away. Didn't that sadiddy private school you attended teach you anything?"

Skylar sighed, rolled her eyes all while sucking her teeth and tapping her foot.

"Well, it is obvious they didn't teach you no manners. Suck ya teeth at me one more time and all your fronts with be on the floor. They fake anyway!" I yelled while pointing at her forehead. "Hell, we are going to be 25 minutes late."

"Mother, I have everything under control. We will make the meeting on time. And why did you answer the door? Where is Consuela? Mother that is why we have help.......to help." Skylar stated as she removed her gloves and scarf.

"Billie Jean, if you do not stop with all that bougy stuff and get your butt in gear so we can leave. I am not handicapped I can answer the dang door. Goodness...Lord, give me strength."

"Well, come mother, we must take our leave. I am glad to see that chose to wear one of the ensembles I purchased for you. Very nice choice." Skylar stated as she made her way to the door.

Anna laughed to herself. Yes, isn't it lovely she thought.

Before exiting, Skylar turned to Suge and said "Little sister, I may have found some extra work for you in a made for television movie one of my girlfriends is producing. Are you interested?"

"Hell, yea I am interested!" Suge yelled excitedly. As long as I am not playing something that is gonna embarrass my mama," Suge smiled at Anna.

"Alright then, we can meet tomorrow for lunch to discuss the details. How does noon tomorrow at the Olive Garden sound?" Skylar stated politely hoping she would take the bait.

"The Olive Garden sounds great, but isn't that kind of expensive?" Suge questioned.

You would think that you peasant. Skylar thought. "Oh no Suge I will cover the bill."

Suge stared at Skylar puzzled. "Why are you being so nice?"

"I just thought this would be an excellent opportunity for you. So you could finally stop selling yourself and disgracing this family by stripping. You were not raised that way."

"Ok, there you go, the real you. Look, I am not the one who is the disgrace. You need to remember where you came from. You are not so different from me, Sky!"

"Well, do you want the job or what?" Skylar yelled. 

"Look girls, you two are wasting my time. We are late Skylar; bring your tail on here. I knew it was too good to be true. You two are sisters now stop all this nonsense! Suge and Billie Jean, you two will meet at the Olive Garden at noon as planned. I do not want to hear no shit! And you better act like you got some home training. Or I will have a flashback and beat both of ya'll asses. You know I know the manager of Olive Garden and if anything, I mean ANYTHING goes on she will tell me. Now, let's go Billie Jean!" I yelled.

"Yes, ma'am." Skylar and Suge said at the same time.

"And mother would you please remember that my name is Skylar." Skylar said as she walked out the door.

"I know what your damn name is, but to me you are and will always be Billie Jean." Anna said slamming the door behind her.

Suge stood in the foyer thinking. I wonder what she truly wants." I guess I will find out tomorrow. She better act like she has some sense or I will set it off! Suge said out loud to herself as she walked out the door to her car. She had to be at work in 15 minutes and she did not want to miss out on her midday money. She laughed to herself as she thought about all those fools who spent their lunch hour at the club at "business meetings." If their wives only knew. Oh well.

"More money for me." She said as she sped off bumping Chris Brown on her way to Motions.

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