SELFISH •L.B•

Chapter Two

||Mariah||

I've been busy with these past couple weeks, being in meetings with LaVar and Alan. But honestly they've been fun, especially designing all the jerseys. Today is the official debut of the Jba. The boys are signing the contracts.

I had on one of my Melo shirts, ripped jeans, and once again vans. I've really gotten to know the L.A team and they're like family now. Rell and Greg be really having me weak. Melo was looking really fine too, in his white sweatshirt..let me not start.

But right now I had my little lanyard with who I was with me cause I been here since nine in the morning.

Dmo- Mari, Speeches are about to start.

I've been so busy in the last couple hours that Melo hasn't seen me at all. Melo had just finished his and Alan was introducing me.

Alan- Now up we have the very person that designed each team's jerseys and accessories, the L.A team's official team manager, and the face of the new Lady Baller collection. So give a hand for her.

There cheers and lots of clapping. Oh gosh. My anxiety went up to like a ten. Melo's eyes went wide for a second and then he smirked.

Mariah- Hi, I'm Mariah, many of you know me as Mari, or Melo's girlfriend.

A section of people laughed at that comment because they knew it was true.

Mariah- When LaVar first told me that he wanted to start his own league of basketball, I looked at like he was crazy, then again he is known for his crazy ideas. But when he told me he wanted me to design the jersey's and be a team manager, I really thought he'd lost it. Seeing all this come to life is really a history changing thing and I'm glad to be apart of it.

Surprisingly, the La boys had done a standing ovation and LaVar was cheesing mad hard. I'd walked off the stage and got a bear hug from Melo.

Melo- Team Manager Huh? I think I'd like you telling me what to do.

Mariah- That's sexual on so many levels.

He kissed my cheek and I went into my interview with Courtney.

Courtney- So now does it feel to be the team manager and the face of Lady Baller?

Mariah- Umm. It's kinda scary, being as I'm only sixteen and that's a lot of responsibility.

Courtney- Do you think you being so busy with the team is gonna affect you and Melo's relationship?

Mariah- No. We've been through literally hell and back so I think we'll get through this too. Plus, I refuse for it not to work out. I've spent too many nights worrying about him.

After a couple more questions Melo had joined me and now we were both being interviewed.

Courtney- Melo, How do you feel about Mari being your team manager?

He was texting a brushing his hair. I rolled my eyes and smacked him in the chest.

Melo- Why you always hitting me girl??

Mariah- Awnser her question, dummy.

Melo- Uhh. I guess I feel happy knowing that she's always gonna be there when we need her.

Courtney- Do you think both of you being busy all the time is gonna affect your relationship?

Melo- No. We always manage to make time for each other. When I was in Lithuania we were still together, even though I messed up.

Courtney- Do you support her on her being the face of the Lady Baller brand?

Melo- Yeah, I do. I support everything she does cause I know she'll be great. That's why I love her.

My mouth and so did the rest of the producers. He was looking down when he said it but I had butterflies and ya girl felt like she was about to cry. My eyes watered and I felt my eyes water.

Mariah- Did you just really say that?

Sitting up, he noticed me about to cry and he looked at me before smiling.

Melo- I love you.

That's what broke me. Waterfalls hit me like crazy.

||Nobody||

Mariah went to the bathroom to try and calm herself down while Melo left where the interview was with Courtney and headed to where everybody else was. Noticing Mari wasn't with them, Zo questioned it.

Zo- Where's Mari? Didn't you two do an interview together?

Courtney- She's in the bathroom crying.

Most of their faces turned into confusion.

Gelo- What the fuck? Why's she crying?

Courtney- Do you wanna tell them or should I?

Melo- Hmmm. You tell them.

Courtney- He said he loved her on camera.

Dmo- Awww.

He knew how important that was to Mariah, seeing that his brother had abandoned her when she was two. So he'd stepped in to take care of her.

LaVar- About Damn time.

||Mariah||

I'd gotten done with my breakdown and walked out the bathroom like nothing happened. Harrison pulled me to the side and we were walking and talking.

Harrison- Okay, So you know how we've been pulling different teams for Gelo in the draft?

Mariah- Uh Huh. What about that?

Harrison- I think the lakers already made their choice, and it's not Gelo.

Mariah- Why am I being told this and not LaVar or Gelo?

Harrison- Cause they're both going to deny it. But the chances of Gelo getting drafted has now moved down to a 42%.

My eyes went somewhat wide as he was telling me this and I was shook.

Mariah- What do I do with this information?

Harrison- I'd appreciate it if you kept it between us.

Mariah- I gotchu bro.

My phone flashed, saying that Melo was calling me. I swiped to the awnser side.

Mariah- Hello?

Melo- Where you at? We're tryna go eat.

Mariah- I'm coming geez.

I said my goodbyes to Harrison and headed over to the group where I got looked at.

Dmo- You good?

Mariah- Uh Huh.

LaVar- Alright, Let's roll out.