Till Death (Quadrilogy)

Chapter 5

4 WEEKS LATER

"So how are you holding up?" I took a deep breath as I handed Ciara her earrings and necklace. "Im alright, I've been managing." I let out a small smile, to let her know I was alright. "Are you sure? You seem a little different this time around." I sighed. "Im fine, I just miss August alot, that's all." She smirked. "I knew it, but you know that's what this business is all about."

I nodded in agreement. "I know....I mean your a singer, how do you handle being away from your man all the time?" She shrugged. "It's hard but, we try to talk and skype whenever we can, but Im kind of used to it, I've been doing it for years."

"I should be used to him leaving by now, but Im just hella uncomfortable with him being away." She frowned. "Why?" I sighed and took a dress off the rack and handed it to her. "He's on tour with a female." Her frown deepend. "Who is she?"

"Some new girl name Ryelle." She nodded slowly. "Ohh, I met her a few times....she's alright I guess." I chuckled. "Are you justsaying that because Im your stylist??" She chuckled and shook her head. "No, your also my friend too, and Im just keeping it real, she's cool, but I wouldn't see why August would have any intrest in her, I mean look at you girl."

I laughed. "Whatever, but thanks, this is his first time on tour with a female ande it's really getting to me, I keep thinking something bad is gunna happen." "That's normal." She started. "Every woman would think that, especially if the girl is attractive, but you just have to stay positive and trust your man." I sighed.

"I guess your right." I straightned out her dress and handed her her purse. "Your gunna look amazing on the red carpet tonight." She smiled. "Thanks too you of course." I gathered my things together and placed my bag on my shoulder. "Goodluck tonight, I'll be watching the awards on TV." She laughed. "Thanks."

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I walked into the shop and smiled once I seen Kerri and Ellis working. "Hey, how did it go with Ciara?" Kerri handed a receit to a customer and walked over to me. "It was good, I got her lookin right for the awards tonight." Kerri chuckled.

"Did you tell her I said hey boo." I chuckled and rolled my eyes. "Yes E, I told her you said hi." I dropped my bag on my desk and leaned back into my seat. "Don't forget I need you and Kerri to come over eary tommorow to help put up the decorations." He sighed. "Do she really need decorations? She's turning six, it ain't like she gon remember." I sighed.

"Yes she does, can you just come over early please?" He smacked his lips together. "August ol fine ass gunna be there right?" I sighed. "Yes, he'll be there." Ellis smirked. "Girl I'll be there at 6am, unlock the door for me." I chuckled and watched him walk out of my office.

I logged onto my laptop, wheh my phone vibrated in my back pocket. I sighed, knowing that I wasn't going to be able to get any work done.

I wiggled my phone out my back pocket and frowned once I seen Aliyah's school calling me. I answered frantically and placed the phone to my ear.

ME: "Hello??"

PRINCIPAL: "Hi, this is Principal Brown calling from Highwaters Elementary, may I speak to Mrs.Aslina please?"