II. Industry

Chapter 26: Bandz

Rashad.

After Tamara hit me with that question, my mind went blank. What do I tell her? Do I be honest or do I lie?

"Rashad? You still there?" She asked.

"Uh, yeah. I'm here," I said while checking my watch. "We leave for L.A tonight right?"

"No, but quit tryna change the subject. Why were you goin over there?"

I pulled at my chin hairs then pushed my lips up slightly. "Ion know," I managed to say.

She chuckled. "I gave you a reason,now give me mine,"

"I don't know. I guess I liked the attention I received,"

"What type of damn attention," She growled before turning off the water.

"I mean, she was cool to kick it with and on the real, I had some type of attraction to her, but no more than my attraction to you,"

She wrapped the towel around her body then sighed. "Okay. Can't get mad,"

I nodded then pecked her lips and stayed close to her face. "I love you and only you,"

She placed her hand on my lower check and top part of my neck then rubbed my cheek bone with her thumb. "I love you, too," She cooed before pressing her forehead against mine.

I smiled at her. "So, what now, baby g,"

"I want us together and raising our children together and us working through every issue just like we did now,"

I nodded then grabbed her free hand and laced our fingers together.

"You have my word," I said.

She wrapped her arms around my neck and lowered her head so she could lay on my chest.

"One more thing," She lifted her head and looked at me. "Can I get my ring back?"

"You ain't gotta ask. I was gon give it to you later, but you want it now?"

She nodded with a small smile.

Tamara.

It's been 3 weeks since Rashad and I had that talk. We've been good every since and the boys are 2 months old. Right now, I'm at the spa in Hawaii with Zendaya for my bachelorette party or whatever.

"How come you didn't want a full party for tonight,"

"I don't have many friends and I needed this rest day before my life becomes hectic," I sighed.

She nodded. "I get what you mean. I'm so happy for you and Rashad. Nobody, but me, obvi, expected either one of you to be tied down," She said while flipping through her magazine.

"I know. I remember my past and it seems like no one wants to let it go. I don't care, though. They obviously have no life,"

"Right. What are you guys plan for the honeymoon," She smiled.

I giggled. "For us to know and you to not,"

She laughed. "Nooo. I meant where is it gonna be,"

I shrugged. "He said its a surprise,"

She nodded. "That's sweet," She said lowly.

I wanted to say, "See, you could've had all this, but you wanted to do my baby dirty, so don't sound so pitiful,"

"Yeah. It is," I said confidently.

"How are the twins doing," She smiled.

"They're a handful and with Rashad being gone on his tour, it's horrible. I'm so glad he took off for two weeks,"

She chuckled. "They are so cute! Anytime you need help, I'm a phone call away since I have no life,"

"Okay. Thanks, but I thought you wanted to go into acting,"

"Nope. Imma just finish up college and go get my doctoral degree,"

I nodded then checked my phone and smiled. "Its 12. It's officially my wedding day," I laid back onto the wall of the steam room and let out a sigh of relief.

Rashad.

I tossed back the shot glass as the strong liquid fell into my mouth. I swallowed it then hissed.

"The hell is this? This ain't no damn Vodka," I said before wiping the corner of my mouth.

"Lighten up, man," Trey said before putting the bottle to his lips.

I rolled my eyes then chuckled. I readjusted my Ray Bans before they dragged me toward the stage.

"What's this," I asked while Chris shoved me into the chair before Trey handcuffed my hands to the arm rests. "I know this is not what I think it is,"

"A lap dance? Hehe," Trey snickered.

I laughed then looked around the room as everyone had their cameras ready. I invited everyone I knew since Chris and Trey wanted it to be spectacular since they're both my best men.

"Welcome to the stage, Ms.Beauty!" Trey exclaimed into the mic as my head turned into her direction.

She was pretty and she had a nice body shape, but she couldn't match to Tamara's standards. I shouldn't even be thinking about Tamara, but I can't help it.

I snapped out of my thoughts when my song "Bandz" began to play. I watched her as she slowly walked around my chair. She stopped when she made It back in front of me and a smirk formed onto her small lips.

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The B.E.T Awards were bomb omg. Tinashe killed her performance on the preshow and August killed everything from his outfit to his performance. When he cried, I kinda cried. I also ain't expect him to bring Trey Songz out. A nigga got so happy omg. Anyway, 4 more chapters :(

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