Still I Rise.

Chapter 1

2 years later

​"A little more to the left," I said directing Trey and Dave. "Come on Des this thang is heavy," Trey said complaining. "Okay, okay, right there is perfect," I said laughing as they let out a breath. "Aye sis, where you want this mirror?" Joyner asked as he held it up with some help from Jill and Alexys. "Right there is fine," I said as Trey got on the ladder to secure it on the wall.
​I looked around the store in amazement. "Deezy, it looks amazing!" Dave said hugging me. "Thanks," I said hugging him back. My clothing boutique was finally coming together, and I felt like my life was officially back in order after all I went through the past year and a half. With the help of my dad, grandma, older brother, my besties, Trey and Dave of course.
​"Aye sis we gotta get back across the street, I got some songs to record but I'll come back as soon as I'm done. Brown is blowing me up asking where I'm at," Trey said giving me a hug. "Okay, well don't worry about coming back then. We should be good here since we got all the big stuff in. Plus, we have Joy here to help," I said hugging Dave too. "You sure? We can come back," Dave said. "Nah Brew we got it, just make sure to tell your female customers about grand opening next week." I said smiling. "I got you," Dave said while walking up to Alexys and giving her a kiss on the lips. "Come across the street when you're done here," he said. She said a quick okay while wiping lip glass off his lips.
​I look over to see Trey and Jill in a full make out session. Shaking my head, I walked off and went about hanging up clothes. They are so damn awkward. "Hey y'all, can y'all put plus size over here and regular size on this side? Lingerie will go in the back while purses and shoes will go right here by the counter," I said giving orders to everyone. "Aye man, I'm not about to be hanging up no female clothes," Joyner said rubbing his face. "Come on Joyner, please," I said giving him my pouty face making him give in. "Aww come on baby sis seriously?" He asked. I kept doing it knowing he would eventually give in. "Nigga hang the shit up, damn," Jill said putting a tall stack of clothes in his hands. "Man wh... ughh fine," he said. I smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, big brother."
​I looked over and saw a nice Lambo pull up in front of the black pyramid store. "That's a nice car," I said to Alexys and Jill getting their attention. "Yeah it is, Breezy has hella nice cars. That nigga owns like every color Lambo known to man," Alexys said. "Hmm, how come I've never met this Breezy guy?" I asked. "Because, when I tell you he's about his work? He's about his work. Once the creativity starts there's no stopping him until the project is done. His music is dope as fuck," Jill said. "Wait, music??" I asked, a confused expression graced my features. "Yeah girl, that nigga makes hella music. Me and Lex have heard a few songs while hanging out with Trigga and Dave. Don't worry, you'll meet him one day," Jill said. Yeah maybe.
​"Aye that mothafucka is clean as shit. Aye, I'll be back. Hold this," Joyner said pushing the clothes into Jill's hands. "Seriously Joyner? Fuck you, nigga," Jill said. "Love you too, big head," he said running out the store and across the street. "Thank y'all again for helping me I really appreciate it. I know I've been a pain in the ass since.... you know... but, I love y'all." I said genuinely meaning it.
​I love my best friends, the three amigas for life. "You know we love you Deezy," Lex said. "Aww group hug," Jill said as we all giggled.



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5 in the evening

"Okay, let's finish this side up now and then tomorrow we will work on the make-up and hair bar," I said as we finished up the wall. "It's looking hella good in here, I can't wait till you open! You thought about hiring some girls to help out?" Jill asked me. "Yeah maybe about two or three," I said putting up the last of the clothes.
We made sure everything was locked up and put away before walking out. I locked the door and completely forgot about Joyner. "Ugh Joyner," I said as we all walked across the street. We walked into the store. "Hey, welcome to... Aww, it's Deezy. Whaddup girl? Lookin' for ya brother? I see y'all getting the store up and running. When's the opening?" Tim asked giving me a hug. "Hey, yeah I am actually. Where is he? And thanks, the grand opening is next Friday." I said. "Alright bet, we all in there for support. You know you family. And Lucas is in the back talk to Breezy," Tim said. "Thank you, Tim!" I said smiling. "I'll wait out here for him and look around," I said walking over to the shoe section.
"Aye Brewster, the crazy chick out there again!" DC said giving Lex a hard time. "Shut up! You always tryna come for me. I ain't send for you nigga," Lex said playfully hitting DC. "See, yo ass play to damn much," DC said. That boy a straight fool. "Hey D, y'all got these in a size 7?" I asked looking at the all red Nikes. "See, I knew yo quiet ass was a blood. Let me go check," DC said walking to the back.
"See man, I knew I wasn't trippin'. I knew that was Destany," Some kid that looked about eleven said to me. "Oh... hi," I said putting my hair behind my ear. "Can we take a picture with you?" The little boy asked. "Yeah sure," I said posing with him as his friend took the picture. "My sister is not gon' believe I met you. She's gonna flip, she loves your videos. Can you make a video for me, so I can prove to her I met you?" He asked. "Yeah sure, what's her name?" I asked as he handed me the phone. "Her name's Lea."
"Hey Lea, yes your brother did meet me today, stay beautiful Queen. Love you and thank you for the support." I blew a kiss to the camera and stopped recording. I looked up and seen all the guys including Joyner and some guy I never met. The attention was a little much. Still not comfortable with it, but I guess that comes with being a YouTuber. "Thank you, Destany." The little boy said. "Oh, wait. Here, tell your sister to come to the store grand opening," I said handing him a flier. "Will do. See you next Friday." He said leaving the store.
"Aye Destany, come here, I want you to meet someone." I heard Joyner say. I walked over to him. "Yes?" I said confused. "This is Breezy, the guy I was telling you I was working on my music with." Joyner said introducing us. "It's nice to meet you Destany and call me Chris," He said holding his hand out for me to shake. I looked down at it feeling the uneasiness begin to kick in. Why did Joyner have to do it like this?