Can't Take My Eyes Off of You

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Que

"Ow!!" I yelled as Mrs. Naya popped me. "I said I was sorry," I repeated for the thousand time. "Sorry doesn't make up for the disrespect and in my house at that." She huffed. "I know. I really want to make up for everything. Evie was right. You all have gone out of your way and done more for me than my own family. I just keep fucking things up." I said. I looked up at Giovanni and Mrs. Naya. Giovanni looked deep in thought while Mrs. Naya looked unfazed. "Where was this attitude all the other times that girl disrespected this family. Hmm? She did all these low down dirty things and yet you still fixed your lips to take up for her." She paused. "Que I know you have common sense but when it comes to that girl you go stupid why is that?" She asked.

"Honestly I have no idea. At first, I was trying to keep my family together but now I don't know why I do it." I said. "Ow!" I said rubbing my head. "You need to apologize to everyone, especially Evie and Claire, and you know they don't forgive easily." Mrs. Naya said. "I know but I will," I said. "I'd start with the boys first they're more likely to help with the girls," Giovanni said as he stood. I nodded my head. "Now get out I need alone time with my wife." He said wrapping his arms around Mrs. Naya. "Eww," I said shaking my head. "Bye," I said quickly as I jumped up and left.

I got in my car and called Tron. "What?" He said. "We're supposed to be brothers," I said. "I know I been fucking up but we're family. I'm getting my shit together and I'm trying to apologize for the dumb shit I been on." I said. "You know I owe you an ass whooping for disrespecting the family." He said making me laugh. "I know." "You know you got like 15 more people to apologize to right?" He asked. "Yeah but I'm starting with my boys. You know Evie, Claire, and Des blocked me?" I asked. "What did you expect? You let Milani come for them, their mom and Des's aunt. You lucky I'm even speaking to you cause that shit was foul." Tron said. "I know but I'm trying," I said wiping my hand over my face. "Look it's been a couple of weeks everyone's had some time to cool off. It's Des's birthday get that nigga a bottle or two I'll help you fix all this hit you fucked up." He said.

"I'll get the bottle, but I don't think me just showing up is a good idea," I said. "Nigga if you gotta take an ass whooping to get past this shit does it really matter?" Tron asked. "It's not like we never fought to settle shit before. So, what are you going to do?" He asked. "Bet send me the information," I said as I pulled out of the driveway.

Raheem

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIGGA!!!!" Evie yelled as she ran up to Des spraying him with silly string, as some of the guys from the football team chilled outside. I looked to my left to see Momo, Chelle, and Freddy recording. Everyone screamed with laughter as Des chased her around. Des managed to get one of the spray cans and they went back and forth until they were both covered. "Y'all are goofy as hell," Tony said as we all laughed. They managed to get most of the string off but there was still a lot on them. Evie turned and looked at me before face turned a bright shade of red. I chuckled.

"Hey Rah." She said walking towards me. "What's up?" I said holding my hand out before she placed her hand in mine as she walked into my arms. I hadn't seen her in person since last Saturday when I dropped her off at her place. I hugged her tight inhaling her tropical scent. "You smell like a fruit basket," I said making her laugh. "Thank you?" She asked confused. "It's a good thing," I said staring at her. "Evie come take a picture," Chelle called. Evie glanced at me before I slowly dropped my arms from her waist. She slowly walked away from me to go join Des as they took their picture.

My started ring and I looked to see it was my uncle's P.I. I stepped away to answer the call. "Joey," I said. "I looked into that guy you asked about." He said. "Good send me everything you got," I said before I hung up. I went and sat at the table listening to what everyone had planned for tonight. "So what else do you have planned for my birthday?" Des asked Evie.