Money Bags

Birthday Present

Kalani

So far this has been the best day ever. As soon as we arrived to Gummy Bear Land I immediately went into kid mode. Maurice just smiled as I ran threw the place. I've always wanted to come here but my mother said that if I ate gummy bears, I would get fat and die. Me being here brought out a feeling, happiness.  I haven't felt happiness like this since I gave birth to Kyla.

(2 hours later)

I've been here for about 2 hours and I was now ready to leave. I had been eyeing this huge gummy bear that was almost taller than me. I wanted it but I didn't want to make Maurice have to carry it.

As we were beginning to leave Maurice stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"Look outside."

I did as I was told and looked out the window. A even bigger gummy bear was wrapped in pink paper on top of a pink Porsche. Oh my fucking God!

"Is that mine?"

"Yea. I bought it yesterday. It's all paid for so enjoy."

"Yaaasss bitch Yaaasss. Omg thank you so much! Eee!" I hugged him tight before running to my new car.

(Later that day)

"Maurice, I really appreciate all you've done for me. I've never been so happy in my life. Ill be moving out next week since I'm almost at 4,000 dollars" I confessed while eating my lasagna.

We  we're at my favorite restaurant. Since Maurice is kinda famous, he reserved the whole restaurant for us.  Why was he doing all this for me? I'm nobody special.

"It's nothin Kay. It's just my way of showing appreciation. "

"I didn't do anything to deserve appreciation Maurice."

"I appreciate you for not taking advantage of me when I was vulnerable, for respecting my relationship with my ex, and just being here for me. You're basically the only person I trust."

I tried to conceal the blush that was forming in my cheeks but it was no use.

"I'm glad you trust me Maurice. I trust you too".

He began to stare at me intensely, like he was trying to read me. It made me feel....different. The way his eyes stared into my soul made me feel small but strong. His hand inched across the table towards mine. Should I let him or should I move away? Why does he want to touch my hand? Its crusty and rough but I guess he doesn't care.

My thoughts were interrupted by his hand touching mine then slowly taking it in his. Shocks flew up my spine. My body began to tingle.Damn Kalani chill. All he did was touch your hand.

"I want you to live with me Kalani. permanently. I like you living with me... it makes me feel....I dunno...I guess....secure. I sound like a bitch but it's true. Even if you do get the money for your own place, can you still stay?"

I was taken back a little. I make him feel secure? How?

"What about Maryah? What if she takes Kameron away because I'm living with you? I don't want to be a burden. I think it'll just be best if I go. I'll come visit tho."

The look on his face made my heart sink. He looked so hurt and sad.

"Ok...that's fine. I'll be in the car just tell me when you're ready to go" he said lowly while getting up.

Before he left he took a long but small baby blue jewelry box out and placed it in front of me.

"Happy birthday."

He then walked out. I felt so bad. I really want to stay with him but I just have a bad feeling about it.

After finishing my lasagna, I opened the box. A big chain with my stripper name on it Bella . On the back were the engraved words,

        For the most beautiful girl, Kalani D

It was the most beautiful chain I've ever seen. It didn't look like some old cheap gold chain that would fade in a couple of hours or make my neck itch. It was a chain of value. I loved it.
Maurice

I was hurt. I really wanted her to stay with me. Not because I like her....Wait. Do I like her? She's beautiful, smart, got a nice ass body, and she has a great personality....Shit. A nigga catchin feelings. She probably doesn't feel the same tho.

I saw Kalani walk out the restaurant wearing the chain I bought her. That Shit costed about 20k since it was pure gold with 24 carrot diamonds and it was custom made. She opened the door and sat in the car. I started it and began to drive. I had one more gift for her that me and Kyla worked on so I had to pick up Kyla and Kameron from August's house.

"Hey Maurice...um Thanks for this chain. I love it."

"No problem." I was still hurt so I wasn't in the mood to talk.

We pulled up to August's and I immediately got a bad feeling. Kalani saw my facial expression and asked,

"Maurice what's wrong?"

"Stay in the car".

I grabbed my gun from under the seat and saw that the front door was slightly cracked. As soon as I opened the door, I saw broken glass every where. Right next to the couch was August. He had a bullet in his hole in his chest. He was dying slowly.

"August stay with me man. What happened?!"

"They....took....Ky....take care.....of.... Nani..." his eyes drifted to the back of his head.

I immediately ran up the steps to look for the kids. Nobody was there. I called Maryah.

"Do you have Kameron and Kyla?"

"No, just Kameron. I was not about to take her home with me".

I hung up and searched EVERYWHERE. 

Nothing

I ran outside. Kalani looked worried. How was I gonna tell her this?

"Kalani, August is dead and Kyla and Nani are gone!"