BETWEEN RICH AND POOR

BACK TO NOTHING

LAUREN POV

I got out the shower throwing on my robe. I heard voices coming from downstairs as if someone else was here. I folded my arms and quickly rushed downstairs. Jacob quickly stood up walking towards the stairway.

"hey what's going on?" I asked looking his way..

he grabbed my hand and walked me towards the person that was standing in our living room.

"um.. Mr. gates this is my girl lauren, lauren this is my manager Mr. gates."

I waved my hand slightly at the tall guy who was standing there holding onto a brown brief case. he was a weird looking guy. he was about 6' foot tall and had weird orangish hair. his skin was pail. the suit he was wearing doesn't even fit him well. it wasn't even His size to be exact.

"hello Ms. lauren.?. I bet you're wondering why I'm here standing in your living room. well Jacob hasn't drop a song in almost a year.. also he's haven't been attending vocal classes, photoshoots and etcetera. he's been also missing out on his concerts. he haven't been doing anything and somehow he's still getting paid"

I nodded my head at the guy then looked over at Jacob who was looking down at his phone.

" I'm not trying to be rude or anything but what's the consequences. like what's the effects of Jacob not attending these things?"

"well. were closing his account so that he won't be able to receive money for doing nothing. and he can be taking out of the neighborhood and back to where he was from If he doesn't get his act together.."

I shook my head at how petty and stupid this was. this shit is ridiculous . he can't even help his self. its a shame.. all he have to do is show up to vocal classes, photoshoots and all that other shit and apparently he chose not too. Jacob sat in the chair still scrolling up and down at his phone. after exchanging a few more words the guy left and me and Jacob got into a long argument. it lasted about 4 hours...

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I picked up a spare pillow and sheets from the bed and threw it right out the room and into the hall. I heard his footsteps getting louder and louder.. "what's all this?" he asked pointing to the sheets. "oh you're sleeping on the couch tonight until you do what you have to do so that they can give you back your account". I stood near the door blocking the door way so he wouldn't walk in. "but this is my house. you can't just throw your petty rules at me." he began. I shook my head before brushing past his shoulders. before I could get downstairs I turned around and stood thinking for a second. "you know what. if you want to be out on the streets Again then go ahead and do what you do. but don't come knocking at my door when you ain't got shid.". I rolled my eyes and grabbed my purse and keys ready to head out the door but was pulled back by Jacob. I tried kicking but his arms were tightly gripped around my waist. he picked me up off the ground and carried me towards the kitchen. "Jacob put me down!" I said still kicking. I could feel him breathing on my neck as he rested his neck on my shoulder. "babe I'm sorry. please don't leave.. look I'll listen and do whatever you say for now on alright?" he pleaded still gripping my waist. I rolled my eyes once again before folding my arms around my chest. "sooo. you'll stay?" he once more added. I nodded my head. and turned to him. he gripped my waist tighter before kissing me.

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Jacob POV

I quickly jumped up to the sound of my watch. lifting my body up off the floor. I looked around wiping my face trying to figure out how I ended up on the floor when I was just on the couch last night. I stood there stretching before walking into the bathroom. I took a shower and rushed upstairs heading into my room that lauren supposedly took over. I rushed into the closet but stop and stared at the way lauren was sleeping. she was laying on her stomach with her face buried in her bright red hair. I chuckled grabbing my phone out of the pocket of my bathrobe taking many pictures of her. I continued walking towards the closet picking out a outfit for today.

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LAUREN POV

I slowly stood up walking towards the bathroom bumping into walls as I walked. I turned on the lights looking into the mirror. I flipped my hair out of my face and began my daily routine. I came out wrapped in a towel and slowly making my way downstairs. " I'm really gonna war for you, ima be your warrior ima make sure you're here with me.". Jacob sang but stopped when he notice me walking towards the kitchen.

"aye.  your up"

I turned to face him and smiled as I threw my wet hair into a messy bun.

"yep. I see you're up and all dressed up too huh.."

he nodded his head and pulled me into a hug. I don't even know why but it felt so right. "I love you and don't you forget that" he said kissing my forehead. I smiled and felt a breeze down my back. I was quickly being lifted off the ground and onto the counter. I rolled my eyes but bent down kissing his soft darkish lips. my towel then dropped. I pulled away lifting it back up and wrapping my body with it again before jumping off the counter. "ima go get dressed" I said headed back upstairs. he nodded taking another sip of apple juice.

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JACOB POV

I heard the mailman drifting off as he just dropped off the mail into the mailbox. I threw down my cup heading outside. "hey Jacob!" dean yelled from across the street. I waved at her as I grabbed the mail out the mailbox. I slammed it close keeping my eyes on the mail. I stopped in my path ripping open an important mail from the bank. "Bankrupt!" I yelled knowing that there were nobody around. I scanned the paper in shock. next thing I know I fell on my knees. "what the fuck! .. how is this fucking possible!" I quickly grabbed my phone out my pocket calling my manager, music producer, Etc.

"what's up Jacob?"

"what happened to my money?"

"what are you talking bout?"

"my money.. I'm bankrupt. I never bought anything how the fuck did I end up bank-"

"calm down Jacob, you're stressing right now. besides we warned you about 3 times already. the money wasn't yours Yet. you haven't worked for anything. the reason why you're broke is because the government took the money to pay off your things. the things that needed to be paid."

"this dont make no since!"

"I'm sorry Jacob. you was way behind on your bills, plus the loans you have been taking. the government paid it off with your money."

"well is there any extras or movie parts available so that I can work for this money again. I haven't paid the light bill yet and I'm behind on my car assurance"

"nope, they're full right now. Mr. Ching said that he don't need you anymore. you're always late you're never on time and most of the time you're never here for rehearsals. do you know how many times we had to cancel your tours and money we waisted on these tour buses and setting up for these tours?. anyways I have to go. see you whenever"

I hung up the phone getting up and walking back inside. "hey you're alright? I heard you yelling" lauren said approaching me. I nodded my head not trying to tell Lauren anything about my bankruptcy. So as it grew quiter, I was coming up with a ridiculous statement. "Yea I'm alright just had to. Um get something off my chest.

"About what"

"Nothing just..."   Right then and there the power went out before I could even finish my sentence.

"What the hell? Jacob your power came off. Did you pay the bill??"

I stood there just staring out into the room filled with darkness blocking out everything she was saying to me.

"Jacob? I know you hear me. You hot some explaining to do!"

She kept aggravating the hell out of me.

"Jacob!"

"You piece of shit! I know you hear me!"

"Why are the lights off ?"

"You have 5 seconds to answer me!"

The anger inside me was ready to come out. She kept pushing me, yelling my name, she wouldn't shut up for shit.

"You broke ass bitch!"

I grabbed her slanging her right into a wall.