Unbothered

Chapter 31| "Help Me"

*Dominic POV*
I lay in my bed trying to regain some spirit. Lately, all I want to do is drink and stay in the dark. I feel empty. My little brother is gone, all he needed to do was start his career and some nigga took his life. I know everyone has to die some day but when your still young? Nigga was still in school and had a future. He wasn't like me at all.  What hurts the most is streets talk. Motherfuckers know who did that shit and I need some answers. With my people on my ass I can't stick and move like I usually do. Some shit is gonna shake though. I'm silent now but these niggas and bitches will feel me. I search for my phone so I can call Mello. I needed to check on my spots and my connects to make sure my business still flowing like it should be. I get up and head towards the bathroom, take a long hot shower and shave.
After that I jump out and get fresh. I needed to make sure my business was still booming, even with me being out the way. 

*Serena* 

At home feeling like the world's biggest dummy I sat in front of my television eating ice cream and watching music videos. I know I have to get back to work but tomorrow will be a fresh start. Today I just want to be left alone. 

*Shaniya POV*
In my office I sat in my chair in front of my desk starting at a blank screen. Hoping that Tyrone will text or call my phone. The other night was crazy and I am not apologizing for shit that bitch came at me wrong as hell.
"Hi, Ms. Ross phone call line 2 please."
"Thanks Rose. Send it through." I asked
I took my phone call and filed some papers. I then set my appointments for my clients and went to visit a couple of homes for inspection. All day my mind was on Tyrone. I needed a distraction, my job wasn't cutting it. It was making me more and more depressed, I needed a get-away.
Sitting in my car I dialed Serena's number.
*Phone conversation *
"Hello"
"Hey Serena, Are you busy tonight?"
"Actually no, wanna go out?" She asked obviously great minds think alike.
"Yes ma'am I do, Call Monica. She's invited."
"ok and Amber?" She asked . There was a long pause. I sighed.
"No, drama free tonight please. Do not invite Amber Nicole Bryant." I said in a serious tone. Serena laughed but I was dead ass serious.
"Serena I'm not joking, do not invite that bitch." And hung up the phone.
I then went back to my office to finish my work. I needed to be out of here by 6 to find an outfit.

*Amber POV*
"Give him Antibiotic and treat his wound please" I said taking off my gloves .
I've been focused on my job, things between Darius and I are fine. No more secrets, honesty, respect and loyalty is what I asked from him and that's what he's been giving me. Yes he's made mistakes but he's human. Darius and I both work good jobs, he has his own construction company even though it's cover up for a meth lab. He actually does have carpenters on stand by.
I haven't talked to my friends and really I don't care. Those bitches are only upset because I have a consistent relationship and they can't keep a man. I'm happy so I don't understand why they won't be happy for me. I'm not one to dwell so it is what is it
I walked through the halls of the hospital with my hands full of patient charts. I've been clocking in a lot of hours lately and loving on Darius, couldn't be more happy . 

*Serena POV*
Bringing every thing in from my car, I started to unpack all my clothes when I got interrupted. Shaniya wants me to go out with her but I don't wanna see Dominic. Even though he and I weren't dating he grew on me. We had a special bond but everything fades away sooner or later.
I grabbed everything from the car and slowly put my room back together.
It was now 6.37p.m. and I still had to look for something to wear for tonight. I called Monica to see if she wanted to tag along but she had a guy friend over. I wasn't mad at her I chuckled at the thought of everybody settling down except me.
I got in the shower and shaved a little bit of everywhere . When I got out I did myself  a facial and rolled up my hair.
*Phone rings*
"Serena I'm getting dressed at your house. I'm leaving the mall now." Shaniya screamed in my ear
"Alright Niya why are you yelling? It's just us tonight, Monica is not available."
"That's fine, we could do like we use to. Go out and IHop afterwards." We both laughed and hung up the phone.
I pulled out a dark green suede tight fitted dress with a slit on the side with my clear 6inch wedge red bottoms. My outfit was beautiful and I'm sure I'll turn heads. I then pulled out my diamond chocker and my diamond stud earrings.  I lathered myself in coconut oil and painted my toes.
*Ding Dong*
"Shaniya you have a key." I said walking like a penguin trying to keep my toes separated. I slung the door open only to find Dominic standing in my doorway and Shaniya pulling in the garage.