You Deserve

24

Marli

"Baby wake up." I whispered in Augusts ear kissing on his neck.

"Why." He mumbled putting his face in the pillow.

"Cause you've got a full schedule. Big T and your manager are already downstairs."

He groaned sitting up slipping on his boxers.

"Good morning baby." He greeted groggily kissing my cheek.

"Good morning babe. Your interview starts at 10 it's already 8, you gotta hurry if you want to eat breakfast. I got some stuff from IHOP so bust a move."

"Iight, thanks baby."

"Mhm, now go." I instructed pushing him into the bathroom.

I had already showered this morning so all I had to do was get dressed. Big T and I are going shopping today. I gotta buy stuff for my god baby and pick up something for August. I decided to put on my black Fuiji Bandanna sweats from Rocksmith along with a white crop tank. I laced up my black and white Roshe Runs and started on my hair. August came in as I had just finished diffusing my curls.

"Where ya goin?"

"Me and Big T are going shopping."

"Shoppin?" He questioned pulling up his jeans.

"Yes for my baby."

"Ion want ya buyin me shit."

"Not you, my other baby. But you too and you can't stop me."

"Ya don't even know what she havin. And don't buy me no expensive shit Marli, I'm serious."

"Go eat and hurry up. It's almost 9."

"Girl I ain't-"

"Bye Felicia." I stated skipping out of the room.

I warmed his food up a bit and put it on a plate for him pouring a glass of orange juice for him as well.

"Babe hurry up you got 15 minutes to leave!"

"Baby c'mere real quick!"

I groaned walking back into the room seeing him hold up two pairs of shirts.

"Which one? And golds or naw?"

"Bottom golds, and that one. You gon look like daddy." I said pointing at his black Fuji Bandana Explicit Tank.

He smacked his teeth as I exited the room. I sat on the counter texting my babymama when my phone was suddenly snatched from my hand.

"I miss you babe... I miss you more baby, can't wait for you to come home!" He read aloud.

"Aug gimme my phone, you better hurry up and eat."

"Y'all niggas gay man."

"Shut up and eat."

After about 5 minutes he was finally done and I grabbed everything I needed before leaving. We arrived downstairs to see his best friend Sneak and Big T looking very annoyed.

"August." Sneak said sternly.

"I told him." I replied giggling.

He nudged my side and wrapped his arms around me.

"I'll see you later iight?"

"Mhm, bye Slim." I said kissing his lips.

He decided to be extra and deepen the kiss. We were interrupted by T abruptly clearing his throat.

"Aye Big ya got the schedule. Bring ha by wherever we at when y'all done."

"10 4 my man."

"Byeee!" I chirped pecking his lips once again.

Big opened my door and proceeded to the other side getting in and started up the engine.

"Where to pretty lady."

"Mmm, let's go eat first. Lunch on me." I said smiling.

He thanked me and returned a smile pulling off.

Hours later

"Gosh babygirl I ain't think you could shop so much. And you're pregnant?"

"Oh no no no, my bestfriend is. Looks like you are too." I stated playfully patting his round belly.

We exchanged a series of laughter as we got in the car and pulled off.

"Aug has a CD signing right now so that's where we're headed."

I nodded as if he could see me and laid my head against the window. About 30 minutes later we pulled up to a store where a huge group of girls flocked. I mean I've never seen so many women in one place, all screaming and chanting Augusts name. I felt like a proud parent, knowing that he's touched so many people through his music. He deserves this and so much more. Big D led me through the intense crowd and into the building. Aug spotted me and sent me a toothy smile before going back to sign more CD's and take pictures. I stood in the back next to Sneak and Big T as Aug continued to work. After about an hour I found myself getting bored so I decided to drown everyone out and plug in my earphones. My favorite song by August, Right There came on and my mind instantly drifted to my mom. Letting the music take over me I laid my head against the wall closing my eyes and unconsciously began to sing.

"I'm just like you, I know the feeling y'all

Cause I've been there too, I hope you feel me cause I've

Been through the pain, there ain't a difference

You and I are the same, homie I was right there."

All of the suppressed memories came drifting back. Talks about my dad, the fallout with my mom, not being there with my sister, and my sisters dad. All of it just hit me like a bag bricks. In a way I feel like shit for leaving but part of me still harbors anger. I feel like if things had been different back then I wouldn't be so fucked up in the head.

"What's wrong babygirl?" Big Tbquestioned looking concerned.

I didn't even notice I has started crying. I sat up wiping my face sending a weak smile.

"I'm fine."

I looked over at August to see him giving me a concerned look as well, along with Noonie and Chop.

"Hey I'm gonna go step outside really quick, I gotta make a call."

"Would you like me to come?" T asked.

"No it's fine, it'll only be a second."

I got up and proceeded out the back door. I sighed before pulling out my phone dialing an all too familiar number. After a few rings I was finally met by the voice that I've truly missed.

"Mom..."