The Fix

Dix-Neuf / That Funny Feeling

so I kind of went on a date and he saw wattpad on my phone and asked if I was a writer 🙃 I was like nah i just read

Nathan "Menace"

It was late in the night, Audrey was long asleep. But the notification I was awaiting had finally arrived.

PennyKalencia: can't believe you liked my post..lol I'm actually a big fan

I waited a couple minutes, before responding to her.

Menace: had to..you look good.

We exhanged only a few more messages, before she slid me her number. I'm definitely not looking for another real girlfriend. This was just for fun.

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Audrey

I woke up and stared at the unfamiliar room, I'd had trouble sleeping..because of the daunting chandelier hanging over my head, threatening to fall atop of me. Now that it was the morning, there was something pretty about it.

There was a faint smell of breakfast, Nathan must have a chef..because I know he can't cook. I sat up and looked over, a takeout box from Waffle House was sitting on the nightstand, with a little note on it.

A small white paper with messy handwriting, that read

WAFFLE HOUSE NIGGA!! You're welcome. Don't forget about my security guard. I'll be home later, don't touch ma shit! :)

I chuckled at the note and set it down.

He knew what I wanted, waffles with a side of hash browns and nothing else. No syrup, bacon, nothing. My favorite.

I texted him real quick, thanking him for the breakfast, and got to eating. I decided to turn the tv on, since I hate eating in silence.

Nathan "Menace"

I can't say I wasn't nervous about this. My agent called me telling me about the LA radio station wanting an interview late last night. I couldn't turn it down..but I didn't prepare for this.

"We'll be on air in two minutes." Micheal, the host told me patting my back.

I haven't done an interview in a while, and with all the drug shit that surfaced, I know that's gonna be a topic of discussion.

"You nervous?" The female co host, Sadie asked me.

"Nah not at all." I lied.

"Didn't think you would be, I mean you do this all the time." She laughed.

"Sorry about the short notice, we planned something with Tyga, but he cancelled on us last minute." Micheal said shaking his head.

So I'm the second choice?

"So y'all didn't even-"

Sadie interrupted me mid sentence.

"Hold that thought Menace we're about to be on air. 3...2..."

"Welcome back to Micheal in the morning! You're here with me Micheal Maxwell!"

"And your girl Sadie Wilson."

"We're here today with someone special, he dropped an album just a few weeks ago, and is the creator of the hit Jungle that we've all been hearing...Menace!"

"Great to be here." I said into the mic, not knowing what else to say.

"Menace, we've got so many questions, then we're gonna have some callers ask a few for you. Cool?"

"Sounds good."

"Good good..so we're just gonna jump right into it. First..it's my understanding that you recently had a spilt from your long term girlfriend Danielle Martinez, correct?" Micheal asked.

She's been posting shit.

"Yeah man..we're really in two different parts of our lives. We didn't see eye to eye with a couple things and it just didn't work out."

"I feel that, I feel that. Well she took to Twitter this morning, "exposing" you for sleeping with your assistant— who lives with you- while you two were together. What are your thoughts on that?"

You have to be fucking kidding me."

"I never slept with my assistant, yes I am providing her with a place to stay while there is some complications in her life, but our relationship is one of business."

"Well you certainly have a big heart Menace. Speaking of, not long ago you decided to read to some kids at a school, what made you do that?"

"Well the plan was to read to them. But we ended up creating our own story, and I wanted to show them how fun creativity could be."

Damn my answers are good today.

"That's quite the turn around of you. Considering all the drug charges-"

"Sadie listen. I'm clean now. Sober. Thanks to a friend of mine encouraging me." I interrupted, not allowing the conversation to be opened.

"Ooohh could this friend possibly be a lady friend?"

"It's not like that. Besides I got my eyes on someone right now." I said, hinting at Penny.

I have plans with her later.

Audrey

"What is the training of your candidates?" I asked the woman on the phone at Imperial Security. I need to ensure the best for Nathan, sometimes I forget how big of a rapper he actually is.

"Well they all go through extensive background checks, much of our recruitment is from ex-military and law enforcement, not to mention other specialized skills."

"Sounds great. I'll keep in contact with you Gina. Thanks!" I told her, hanging up.

I typed her information in the notes on my laptop. I'm still deciding between this place, and one other.

It had been hours since Nathan had left, I figured I should call him about the matter.

No answer.

No worries, I'll just shoot him a text.

hey Nathan, I'm between two places. Imperial Security and Los Angeles Guards. I sent you the websites.

A couple of seconds later, I got a reply.

Nathan:
cool, you can choose whichever. aye and I'm out with someone right now, so we gotta talk later. But can I ask you one favor?

Me:
Yeah that's what I'm here for.

Nathan:
i hate to be a dick but..I'm thinking about bringing a girl over later this evening...and..

For some reason reading the text again gave me a weird feeling in my stomach. The feeling you get when someone yells at you, or hurts your feelings. I know Nathan and I will never be anything, but this...didn't sit right with me.