KingPin And His Woman

Chapter 4

Saturday

-Layla

I was on Queens bed eating French toast that I made for the both of us.

She came out of her bathroom drying her hair with a towel.

"This is the second reason why I love having short hair". She smiled.

"And what is the first reason"? I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Oh i look damn good duh". She laughed.

I rolled my eyes smiling.

She threw her towel in the hamper beside the closet.

"I still can't believe Kadeem asked you out in a damn club".

I looked at her sideways and pointed my fork at her laughing. "Queen I know you aren't talking. You and his friend snuck away and had sex somewhere".

She closed her eyes and smiled. "In his office and girl it was gooooood. Reasons why i have his number".

"You just plain nasty". I told her.

She opened her eyes and shrugged. "Hey I made sure he wrapped it up. Men like him probably fuck a lot. And I get myself checked every time I sleep with someone".

I put my hand to my chin like I was thinking. "Sooooo that means you get checked twice a day then".

She gasped and grabbed the pillow off the bed and threw it at me. Almost making me drop my plate. 

"Bitch it's like once a month or maybe even twice a month. You know I don't give it up just like that. Plus I cant help it. Sex is amazing little miss virgin".

"Girl I'm not a virgin. I lost mine remember in 12th grade".

"Oh yeah I forgot about him. It's so hard to remember assholes".

She said making me laugh. "Yeah sucks to have a bet on you seeing how long it takes to get in the last virgins pants".

"No what sucks is that you were our only virgin in 12th grade. Like we had a horrible reputation at that school".

"But it took him until graduation to even get it. Almost a year. I think that was a good time". 

"Yeah and he got his ass beat badly by your brother.  And I still think that shit was hilarious". Queen said laughing.

She changed the subject and smiled. "Now it's Saturday and we need to go shopping for your date tonight".

"I haven't been on a date.  So I have no idea how to act".

"Girl if you dont just be yourself. Act normal and enjoy yourself. You can't really do anything wrong. Plus you have everything a guy would want. You're hot and you got brains".

I couldn't help but laugh at my bestfriends pep talk.

"Thanks Queen".

"Now I'm hungry. Where's my food"?

I rolled my eyes. "In the kitchen". I told her.

"Yum". She licked her lips and walked out of her room.

I poked my french toast with my fork and was about to eat but my phone rang.

"Man"!!!

I got off the bed and went to the wall where my purse was and I grabbed my phone. And of course it was my mom.

"Hello mother". I said trying not to sound sarcastic.

"Layla I need you home to watch your sister later tonight".

"I can't I'm going out".

"Layla your father and I have a very important meeting with some other pastors in the neighborhood".

"Mom I'm sorry but I can't I have an important thing I have to do today".

"Layla Shanté (Shawn-tae) Edwards. I'm not asking you I'm telling you. You live under my roof and if you want to continue to live under my roof you will do as I say".

 I rolled my eyes. Im so sick and tired of my mom using that as an excuse. She doesnt see me as an adult. Yes i understand that i am living there rent free but i have offered and my dad refuses each time. My mom does this every single time and im honestly over it.

"Then.....then maybe I won't live under your roof anymore mom".

"W-What"? She said almost shocked.

"If you can't respect that I'm an adult and i have my own life. I love my little sister but im not your personal babysitter. I do have things I have to do mom and I can't always drop things for you to watch London. ".

My mom started laughing just as Queen walked into the room eating her French Toast.

"And where would you go Layla. You dont have an apartment you can just stay at. What are you going to do, sleep in your car"?

"Ill move in with Queen".

Queen looked at me and smiled.

"Finally". Queen said throwing her head back and cheering.

"I told you long time ago you could live with me girl".

I smiled. "I'll be back later to pack my stuff and I'll leave my key on the counter in the kitchen". And I hung up.

I felt awful cause I have never talked to my mom like that before.

Queen sat beside me. "You okay"?

I nodded. "Yeah, I feel like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders honestly".

She gave me a side hug. "Hey im proud of you. You finally put your big girl panties on".

I laughed at her. "And dont worry i will definitely help with the bills".

She shook her head. "Oh girl the only thing i would love if you cooked. You cook way better than I do". 

I rolled my eyes. "Queen you cook five star meals".

"Only for my niece. I will cook me up some noodles real quick. If you could just buy the groceries and cook then I'll be happy".

"But that's not fair". I told her.

She sat on the bed and rolled her eyes. "Girl it's fine trust me. I've been good with paying full rent. All you have to do is cook".

I couldn't help but laugh. I am so thankful that I have an awesome bestfriend. Or i would be sleeping in my car.

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