Be Careful Who You Love

Be Careful Who You Love ~ C.02

»Flashback«

~July 1,1996

Jaboree laid in bed waiting for his Mother and little sister to come home . His mother was supposed to take her shopping with her but that was around 10 this morning when they left and it was going on 11:30 at night .

He was only 4 years old and he had trouble staying up this long . He walked downstairs to see his older sister Faedra sitting on the couch in between Michael and Kendrick , his two older brothers .

"You're supposed to be sleep , kid ." Michael said . Michael was 10 , Kendrick was 8 and Faedra was 6 .

"Where's Momma at ?" He asked ignoring what Michael said .

"Her and Babygirl haven't got back yet ." Kendrick replied . Jaboree sighed and sat on the couch with them .

When their mother finally made it home it was 12:10 in the morning . She walked in stubbling over her own two feet . She slammed the door shut and Jaboree looked behind her anxiously looking for his baby sister .

"Who are you l-ooking for Bay-bey b?" His mother slurred .

"Where's Babygirl ?" Michael questioned her .

"We got in a car accident . She's dead ." Her words were no longer slurred . She was well aware of what she was saying and how much venom was in her voice . "She's gone ! Forget about her !"

Slay didn't understand at the time . He knew she left with their mother but his mother came back alone . As he got older he learned the truth and The Truth Hurts . Loosing his sister made him a player . He loved no one more than he loved his sister but he turned that love into hatred for his mother over the years .

»End Of Flashback«

~January 27th, 2008

It was going on 11:30 Slay was late . Zi'aire , if anything , was unimpressed . Something deep down inside her told her he'd be late . He looked like the type . Zi'aire thought . She was about to forget all about it when he came knocking on the door .

"Zy , Sorry I'm late . I had a meeting that ran long ." She heard him through the door . He wasn't lying . His meeting ran long . He hated to be late for anything . He knew how valuable time was and how it shouldn't be wasted . Zi'aire opened the door and he looked her up and down .

"I told you , you'd look pretty in red ." He smiled . She shook her head and grabbed her clutch before locking her doors and following him to his car . He opened the door for her and she got in . The atmosphere was awkward . They didn't have much to say so they didn't start conversation up while on the way to the club , which was only 6 minutes away .

When they arrived people opened their doors for them . Jaboree took Zi'aire's hand and walked to the big red ribbon in front of his club .

"I don't have much of a speech except enjoy yourselves at Club Exotic ." He said before turning to Zi'aire . "Cut the ribbon , Baby ." A look of surprise crossed her face as they handed her the big golden scissors . She cut the ribbon and everyone cheered . Jaboree took her hand and led her into the club after the men took the scissors .

Inside the club the Dj and drinks made the place twice as live as it already was . Jaboree pulled Zi'aire into the V.I.P. section . He sat down and pulled her on his lap . He wanted to shake his nervousness off and get to know her . He knew it'd loosen her up a bit .