It's been about a month since graduation and I have to say I'm loving every second of it. I don't have to wake up early anymore and I don't have to worry about seeing the faces of those I don't really like. I haven't seen either Tajinae or Elyis since graduating and I feel a little relieved. I needed to grow a pair and just break it off with the both of them, but I had to wait until after Tajinae's fashion show in Spain. Then I'll head to Paris a free woman and live life like a rockstar for a while. Yeah, I know I sound like a bad person, but a person can only put up with so much.
Rolling out of bed, I went up to Jazleen's room to see what she was up to. It's been great having her back at home, I had someone to always talk to, to sit and watch movies with while eating junk was very comforting. When I got to her room, I knocked softly.
"Come in!"
"Hey Jazz, what's up?" I skied as I sat next to her on the bed.
"Nothing, I don't feel good and I've been throwing up nonstop," she groaned.
"I'm sorry Jazz. Anything I can get for you?"
"Can you go grab me a bottle of ginger ale and an ice pack fro the freezer, and a box of crackers from the cabinet?" She listed.
I ran downstairs to retrieve the items for my sick sister. When I got back to her room, I cringed at the sound of her throwing up in her bathroom. I sighed and sat back down on her bed. A few seconds later she came back to the room and she looked so out of it. I smiled at her reassuringly.
"Stop smiling at me, I feel like shit," she grumbled.
"Jazleen, it's going to be okay. You're going to get better sweetheart," I rubbed her back.
"It's not okay to be sick in the summer time," she whined,
"I know honey. Would you like me to call Da'Merious and ask him to come over?"
"No, I would like to spend the day with you," she hugged me like a child.
"Okay. Do you think you'll be better by Wednesday?" I skied her, while playing with her hair.
"Yeah, I should be fine by then, why?" She positioned her head on my lap.
"The fashion show is on Friday, but our flight leaves out on Wednesday so we can get there a little earlier," I explained.
"Oh yeah, Tajinae's fashion show. Wait, I thought you were going to break up with her," she looked up at me confused.
"I still am, I'm just trying to wait until after the fashion show, so I don't ruin the night day for here or anything," I sighed, shooing away the voice in the back of head.
"Oh okay. I'm happy you're finally cutting yourself loose. I'm not a big fan of hers."
"I know you aren't trust me. You should've seen the way she made a scene at the dance," I laughed remembering how she yelled across he dance floor.
"Damn, I can only imagine how that went," she chuckled weakly.
"It's okay though, it's been a long time coming. You should get some sleep though, so you'll start to feel better faster," I continued to play with her long hair. "Will you stay with me until I fall asleep?" She asked with those big, sad eyes of hers.
"Yes, I'll be right here."
"Okay," she said as she started to drift into a nice sleep.
"Sleep tight beautiful."
I stayed in bed with her until I felt the sound of her breathing become more soft and slow. I gently laid a pillow under her head and got up to stretch my body. Smiling, I walked down the stairs to find my mom and dad with the pups hanging out in the family room. I patted my legs and Shadow ran over to me barking with Snow hot on his trail. This caused my parents to look over in my direction with smiles on their faces. My mom motioned for me to come and sit with them one the sofa.
"Hey honey," my dad continued to smile as I sat down.
"Hi mom, hi dad."
"Keyshia, baby, I'm going to miss you so much while you're away," my mom sighed deeply.
"Mom, I'm going to miss you guys too. Shoot, I don't remember the last time I was away from home for so long," I sighed, laying my heads back against the cushions.
"How long will you be gone for again?" My dad asked.
"Well we're leaving Wednesday morning for the fashion show on Friday. Then, from there I'll hop on a flight to go on my trip to Paris and I'll be there for six weeks," I listed off.
"Why are you going to be gone for so long pumpkin?"
"I just need to get away for a while daddy," I sighed.
"What's going on this time honey?" My mom asked with a little concern in her voice.
"relationships mom, that's what's going on," I turned so I could lay my head on her lap.
"Ah, which one is it this time?" She took my hair out from my ponytail to play with it.
"Both of them. Taj is a crazy person and Elyis is well, he's Elyis," I closed my eyes.
"Honey, I could've told you that they were no good," she snorted. "Then how come you didn't?! Could've saved myself some pain here mother," I opened my one eye to look at her.
"Hell, I don't know. Maybe for the simple fact that you're eighteen now and probably won't have listened to me," she tilted her head.
"Oh how wrong you are mother!"
After that we grew silent and I just laid on her lap, watching tv. I guess I had fallen asleep because I was shaken awake very softly. Looking up through sleepy eyes, I saw my sister standing over me with a frown on her heart-shaped face. I sat up and she sat next to me, laying her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arms around her when her body began to shake.
"Hey, what's wrong?" I brushed hair out of her face.
"You're going to leave me and I just got you back," she cried.
"Awe, don't cry sis, I'll be back," I tried to sooth her.
"But you're going to be gone for six whole weeks and when you come back, you'll have to go back to school and I won't really get to see you," she cried harder.
"Jazz, I'll still be living here, you'll see me whenever you want to," I rubbed circles around her back.
"Okay, but I don't want to go the next six weeks without you," her breathing was choppy and her hold on me grew tighter.
"Jazz, I'll only be a phone call away and until then, I'll be by your side," I sighed.
"Okay, I'm sorry for crying like this," she laughed weakly.
"It's perfectly fine. Since Jamie is home, we have to sick together," I kissed her forehead and stood up.
I walked to the kitchen to get a bottle of soda, when I bumped into my mom. I laughed lightly and continued on to the fridge. Mom cam behind me and grabbed the giant tub of cookie dough, a bowl of cake batter, and brownie mix. She then skipped over to the counter with a creepy grin. Grabbing my soda, I ran over to the cutlery drawer and grabbed a spoon so I could take a scoop of cookie dough. I watched as my mom slowly got everything set up on the island to start baking. I jumped on the counter and sat right next to the cookie dough causing my mom to look over at me.
"Touch the cookie dough and I will kick your ass," she smiled evilly.
"Woah, calm down there Chucky, damn. Why are you about to bake so much anyway?" I frowned.
"Because your sister wants some brownies and a cake and your father wants some chocolate chip cookies," she smiled.
"Jeez, now I'd like some of all. Thanks so much mom!"
"Keyshia, you're such a fat ass," she giggled.
"Oh gee, thanks mother. My self esteem just shot through the roof," I snorted sarcastically.
"I'm just kidding honey, you are simply perfect," she hugged me tightly.
"Yeah sure, now make me my sweets woman!" I exclaimed, jumping off the counter before she could hit me.
When I got back to the family room, Jazz was sitting on the floor in Indian style, looking through the movies. I snuck up behind her and grabbed her sides, causing her to scream like a little girl. She turned around and gave me her signature, 'you are gonna get it' glare. I laughed as her eyebrows came together in a deep frown.
"Awe Jazz, you look so cute with your face all scrunched up," I poked her cheeks.
"Shut the hell up Keyshia. You scared the crap out of me, you hoe," she glared.
"Oh, I'm so scared," I waved my arms in the air. "Haha, you're so funny. Now go get me a soda, since you got yourself one, ya jerk," she hit my leg.
"No, your legs work, plus you already have Mom making you cake AND brownies," I sat on the couch.
"That's because I have a killer sweet tooth," she groaned.
"That's exactly why we have a pantry full of junk food," I gave her the 'duh' look.
"But I like when mom makes my sweets. She makes them taste like heaven," she whispered.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Whatever," I sat my soda on the coffee table and went to the kitchen to get my beloved sister what she asked for and a bag of Doritos.
My mom was singing to herself and dancing around the kitchen like a ballerina. I stood in the doorway, watching her wandering why she never thought about teaching a ballet class or something of that nature because she was amazing. I watched her for a while, until my phone started ringing and startled her. I looked up at her and saw the slight tint of pink gracing her cheeks. I walked over to the cabinet and grabbed what I had come for and left.
Walking back into the family room to resume my spot and drink my soda, I saw Jazleen fast asleep in the middle of the floor. Chuckling, I went over to her and took her up in my arms and down to my room; like a baby she slept through the whole transition. After putting her down, I put my hair up in a ponytail and let out a deep sigh. I walked over to my movies shelf and chose one to put in to watch. Bending over, I picked up the first movie I saw and out of the corner of my eye I saw something move. Looking over my shoulder, I see Shauni standing in my doorway, earning a gasp from me. She gave me a wicked grin and slowly walked over to where I was and cornered me. I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms playfully.
"How do you keep getting in my house?" I frowned.
"I have my ways," she put her hand under my chin.
"You do realize that you scare the living hell out of me when you just sneak up on me like that, right?"
"What can I say, I love the way your chest moves when your heart starts beating fast," she lowered bth of her hands to my waist.
"Shaun, What do you want exactly?
"This," she crushed her moist lips to mine.
I gave in to the kiss instantly. I unfolded my arms and wrapped them around her neck to close the small distance between the two of us. She bit down on my bottom lip and I parted my mouth to let her in; this kiss was forceful, passionate, and heated. Then suddenly my arms were above my head and pinned to the wall, Shauni's face just inches away from mine now. I could see the look of lust in her eyes and chills ran down my spine. In what felt like a single breath, her lips were connected to mine once again, attacking them almost, which caused a soft moan to slip. I could feel my body heating up with every soft stroke of her sweet tongue against my own. She brought her body even closer to mine, as if that was even possible at this point, so to seal all the distance together, I hopped up and wrapped my legs around her waist.
She pulled away for a breath of air and I could see that same wicked grin playing on her lips. This made me look away because I could feel the heat rising not only to my face but somewhere else. I couldn't believe I just eat myself lose control like that, and to make matters worse, a loud clap sounded from my bed where my sister was now sitting up staring at us.
"Well damn, if she hadn't pulled away Keyshia, I bet she would've taken you right there," Jazz chuckled.
"Hey Jazleen," Shaun looked over towards my sister with me still pinned against the wall.
"Hi Shauni, enjoying yourself?" She raised an eyebrow.
"I don't even think I need to answer that question," Shauni smiled, looking back at me with eyes still full of lust.
"Not complaining about our current position, but can you please let me free?" I whispered in her ear, making her shiver.
"We are so not done here," she sucked on my earlobe and moved away from me slowly.
"Okay, nit that you two are done with your dirty deeds, lets watch a movie," Jazz whined slightly.
"Okay whiny pants," I straightened out my clothes and popped 'Breaking Dawn' into the DVD player and then snuggled up next to Shauni and for the rest of the day we watched movies and chilled in my room.
Ugh, today is finally Wednesday and I'm not happy at all. Tajinae called me last night to make sure that I was still coming and to yell at me for not being the one to call her since we last saw each other at the prom. She's made it onto my shit list for being so annoying and absolutely crazy. I was up before the sun and putting the last of my clothes and stuff in my suitcase when there was a kick on my door. Throwing my hands up in frustration, I went and unlocked the bedroom door.
"What?!" I yelled as I threw open the door.
"Woah there tiger, calm down," my sister put her hands up in submission. "Sorry Jazz. What's up hun?" I said going back down the stairs to finish getting my stuff together.
"I was coming down to see if you were done and ready to go yet," she said raising her eyebrow at my skimpy red bikini she'd picked up up off the bed.
"Yeah, if you give me the damn bikini, I'll be done," I rolled my eyes and snatched it from her hands.
"Damn, who pissed in your cereal?" She grabbed hold of my arm.
"No one, I just want to get this dumb fashion show over with so I can just go on my trip," I sighed.
"I completely feel you. But hey, I was wandering if you had ever called Nicki about the record deal she has for you?" She sat next to my suitcase.
"No I was going to hit her line while I was in Paris because there's a chance that she could be over there too," I sat on the suitcase so I could zip it up.
"Good, because if you didn't I would kill your pretty little face."
"The threatening of violence in this family is getting out of hand."
"That's the only way you ever hear what I'm trying to say to you."
"Whatever. Help me take this crap upstairs and out to the car so we can get to the airport soon."
"Okay, let's go."
So we gathered all the bags, put them in the car and kissed my parents goodbye. I put the dogs in the backseat with the suitcases and grabbed Jazleen's arm before she could go back for more snacks. We left the house and set off for the LAX airport and not even fifteen minutes into the drive, my phone begins to ring. I looked at the screen and groaned at the sight of Tajinae's name.
"What?" I pushed the talk icon on my steering wheel.
"Where the hell are you?" She instantly started with the yelling.
"We're on our way, damn! The flight doesn't even leave for another two and a half hours," I hissed back.
"Well hurry up, slow ass!"
"Tajinae, we are on our way. You need to learn some patience, you controlling bitch," Jazleen chimed in.
"Whatever!" She shouted and hung up.
I stepped on the gas slightly, annoyed that I was once again being rushed by this woman. Ugh! She really knows what buttons to push, but let out a deep sigh when Jazz reached over and squeezed my leg, asking me to calm down. Minutes later, we pulled into the private parking garage at the airport, where I was very reluctant to leave my car. I got out and grabbed my bags, while my sister grabbed the dogs. I pulled out my phone out of my back pocket and called my mom about the car.
"Hello?" My mom sung.
"Hello gorgeous mama," I said as I began walking towards the elevator.
"What's up sweetheart?"
"Later on today, if you and dad can, can you guys come down and get my car from the parking garage?"
"Yeah sure sweetie. Where are you parked?"
"Mom is a red and black Lamborghini, I'm more than sure you won't miss it," I chuckled.
"Oh yeah, you're right. I'll come down with your father to pick it up later. I love you honeybee, have fun. Don't get into any trouble, and STAY SAFE," she told me.
"I love you too mom. The spare key is on the counter. And I promise to stay safe and have fun, but I can't guarantee no trouble. Okay bye!" I hug up the phone and went to the check in station. I really hoped that Shauni was already here because I can't deal with Taj by myself right now. Lord, please give me the strength, I prayed.
After going through security, Jazz and I walked around the airport until we found our gate and some seats near it. I was almost comfortable when. I got jerked to my feet. My eyes flew open in rage.
"What the hell?" I growled.
"You didn't want to call anyone and tell them you were here?" Taj was obviously pissed.
"Look, I'm not in the mood for your shit Tajinae and you have about two seconds to let got of my arm before I punch you in the neck," I took a deep breath.
"You wouldn't hit me Keyshia," she challenged.
"She might not, but I will if you don't take your hand off her," Jazz from behind the book she was reading.
"Whatever," she let go of me and walked away.
Groaning audibly, I sat back down and closed my eyes again. I put in my headphones and turned my music up, I needed to get relaxed again before this long flight. About an hour or so into waiting for the plane to board, someone sat on my lap and wrapped their arms around my neck. I rolled my eyes underneath my lids and growled lowly before I opened them to find the sparkling blue ones of Shauni. She pulled my headphones out of my ears and smiled down at me.
"Hey beautiful, I've been looking everywhere for you," she said sweetly.
"How come you didn't just call or text me?" I asked , smiling at her slightly.
"Honestly, because searching for you was kinda fun," she sighed.
"I'm so glad that I amuse you," I chuckled.
"So are you ready for a lovely three days in Spain and a glorious six weeks in Paris?" She twisted on my lap, causing me to groan from the pressure she was putting on my legs.
"Yes! Soon I'll be a free woman!" I shifted so that I was a little more comfortable.
"You haven't done that yet? At least with Elyis?" She rose a questioning eyebrow.
"I haven't spoken to him. I didn't want to have my peace disturbed," I told her.
"Ahh, I understand," she nodded.
"Yeah, so I must ask, are you going to hang out with me the whole time or are you going to go off only and do your own thing?" I asked.
"Yeah, we can even share a room if you want to," she winked.
"We can do that," I smiled, rolling my eyes.
"Alright you two, I better not hear any moaning or see any sexual activities," Jazz said without looking up at us from the corner of her eye.
"Don't worry big sis, we'll be good," I smiled and winked at Shauni.
"Sure, because I can just believe you two," she laughed humorlessly.
I was about to hit her when the announcement for our flight telling us we could now lineup to board. We gathered up our carry-ons and walked to the desk to get our tickets scanned by the attendant. We all boarded the plane to first class and got situated in our seats. The flight was a total of twelve hours and ten minutes, so I popped in my headphones, while Shaun ran her fingers through my hair. I fell asleep instantly from the lack of sleep from the night before. Some time later, I was awaken by a sharp pain running through my lip. I grumbled and opened my eyes to see Shauni just staring at me, guess also being the reason my lip nw hurts. Blinking a few times to focus my eyes, I looked at er sleepily and confused.
"What is it?" My voice was husky from sleep.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. You were just talking in your sleep and kinda asked for it," she said sheepishly.
"Stupid dreams. Well, I can't lie and say I wasn't, but you didn't have to bite me," I yawned.
"I'm sorry, but hey you're awake now so I have someone to talk to now," she got comfortable in her seat again.
"Is the flight almost over?"
"They said we had two more hours left."
"Why'd you wake me up so early? Woman, I need sleep," I whined.
"I woke you up because I was getting bored and you don't need sleep, you're beautiful as it is."
"Haha, sure. I'm hungry!" I exclaimed.
"So am I," she looked at me and winked.
"You know I'm still untouched right?" I laughed nervously.
"Yes Keyshia, I know. I can see some innocence in your beautiful eyes."
"I'm not too innocent these days with you around," I chuckled.
"Careful honey, you're playing with fire," she smirked.
"Mmm, sure I am," I started laughing.
"Alright, wait until we get off this plane."
"Oh, I'm so scared,". I said in mock horror.
We went on like this for like thirty or so minutes, then we started a round of twenty questions. In no time at all the pilot came over the intercom, telling us to fasten our seat belts and prepare for landing. I shook Jazz slightly so she could wake up and see the view of the landing, since it was her favorite part of the flight. I also looked out the small window and my breath caught in the back of my throat. The sight of Barcelona was gorgeous. When the plane landed and it was time to get off, I was snapped back into my sad reality but Tajinae, who I almost forgot about all together. Taking a deep breath, I stopped myself from instantly snatching away from her when she grabbed hold of my arm.
"Yes Tajinae?" I asked through gritted teeth and closed eyes.
"How come you guys got first class and I had to ride in coach?" She whined.
"I don't know, maybe because you bought a coach ticket instead of a first class one," I told her sarcastically.
"And maybe you shouldn't be a sarcastic bitch," she growled.
"Oh yes, I'm the bitch in this situation. Tajinae, I'm going to leave now before I get really angry," I pulled away from her and went to go find my luggage and my dogs so I could go get the rental and get out of this airport.
About twenty-five minutes later, I had all my bags and was signing my name on the rental car papers, when I looked over my shoulder to see my sister and Shauni standing in the doorway looking quite uncomfortable. I finished signing all the paper work and went out to start loading up the car, but stopped when I heard Shauni make a comment.
"What is with you and fast cars?" She exclaimed.
"I have a soft spot for beautiful things," I winked and flipped my hair over my shoulder.
Chuckling, we all got in the car and made our way to the hotel to check into our room. Once we were there and all settled in, we all took turns showering and pulled out our bikini's to go for a swim. Shauni has a black and gold number, with the gold being drawn in a pattern all over it. Jazleen had a blue number with mini hearts on it. Mine of course was red with white buckles on the straps and one on the right side of the bottoms. Once we were ready, we went down to the pool for some relaxation time for the rest of the afternoon. On our way back up to our room, we ran into my brother, Marco, Joseph, and Elyis. Joseph whistled like a dog, Elyis stared at us blankly, and my brother and Marco greeted us with big smiles.
"Oh my gosh! Jamie, I've missed you so much!" I ran and jumped on him.
"I've missed you too Twin. Video chats and texts don't do your beauty any justice," he hugged me tight.
"Keyshia, move out of my way, I want a hug from my little brother," Jazz said, pushing me out the way and grabbed Jamie into a bear hug.
"I've missed you as well Jazz," he said and tears began to fall from Jazz's eyes.
"Sorry Jamie, she's been very emotional these last couple of days," I patted his shoulder while he held onto our sister tightly.
"It's okay. Come on, let's get up to your room, I know you guys are sharing," he started towards the elevator, holding my sisters hand.
We got up to the suite and everyone got comfy, while I took another shower to wash my hair. After I finished, I put on a pair of of boy shorts with a red tank top and pulled my hair into a messy bun. I went back into the room and sat on the bed and looked over at Shauni who was punching Joseph in the arm pretty hard. I looked around the room and my eyes landed on Elyis, who was giving Joseph a heated glare. Rolling my eyes, I laid back against the pile of pillows behind me.
"So Keyshia, how have you been?" Marco asked.
"I've been good. I've had some awesome entertainment for the past month or so," I snuck a peek at Shaun who was grinning like an idiot.
"And who is this entertainment?" Elyis asked through a hard set jaw.
"They go by the name of 'None ya damn business' Mr. MIA," I shrugged.
"It is very much my business, you're MY girlfriend," he stood up.
"Well as of right now I'm not, because quite frankly sir I'm sick of all your bullshit. I know you've been fucking around on me and I also know about the lie about the baby."
"So now you're breaking up with me?"
"Yes dummy, that's what is happening," I snorted.
"Okay cool. Oh and you're right, I did lie because I was dumb enough to think you'd sleep with me because you seemed so easy!" He hissed.
I jumped across the bed and slapped him in the face, "if you don't get out of this fucking room right now, I swear I will cut your dick off and feed it to you."
"Bitch, you better not touch me again."
"Elyis, man you've really crossed the line, so leave before I kick your ass," Jamie stood there with his arms crossed, muscles bulging.
"Whatever, all of you can go to hell," then he stomped off like a little kid.
I walked back over to my bed and dropped down like dead weight. I was over the moon pissed, I couldn't believe he actually had the nerve to call me out of my name. I felt a tear of anger slide down my face, which upset me even more. I laid back down and put my arm over my face. The bed dipped next to me and arms slid around my stomach, then a head on my chest. I peeked under my arm and saw Shauni looking at me with her puppy dog eyes. I sighed, wiped my face and wrapped one of my arms around her. My anger simmered down a bit looking at the cute expression on her face. Smiling a little, I looked around the room, seeing everyone staring at me with waiting looks on their faces.
"I'm fine guys. I'm glad that it's over," I sighed.
"I'm sorry baby girl, like I told you before you always got me," Shaun squeezed me softly.
"Yeah, Keyshia you don't have to put up with dudes that treat you like dirt," Marco scoffed.
"Thanks guys. Now I'm ready for bed. Do you guys mind leaving?"
"Awe, but what if I wanna sleep next to you?" Joseph whined, looking at me with sadness in his eyes.
"Joseph, get the hell out," Shauni all but shouted.
"Bye guys. Goodnight, I love you Jamie," I called after the boys as they left.
I waited for Jazz and Shauni to change into their night clothes before I cut out the light for the night. When I got comfortable, my phone started ringing. I looked at it and saw a text from Tajinae.
New text message: "Hey, I heard you broke it off with Elyis. Do you wanna come to my room?"
Outgoing text: "No! I'm going to bed."
I locked the phone and put it back on the side table and ignored it when it went off again.
Friday night...
Man, I'm so glad this is our last day here so we can get this fashion show over with. I was standing in the bathroom, curling my hair so I could hurry and get dressed so we could go. Taj was already blowing my phone up and I was oreads getting irritated, so tonight was going to be an interesting night. I finished my hair off with hair spray and slipped on my curve hugging white dress. I went into the bedroom and put on my zebra print heels and checked myself out in the mirror, topping off the look with a touch of eyeliner. I got caught up looking at myself because Shauni came up whined me and pulled me away from the mirror. I turned into her and saw that she was wearing a curve defining, cream colored dress with cream colored Louis Vuitton's, with her hair pulled into a messy, but cute bun. I looked up into her sky blue eyes and she looked into mine with a beautiful smile on her face. I brought my face about half an inch away from hers and heard her breath catch in her throat.
"Nothing to say I see," I whispered in her ear.
"You look good enough to eat," her voice was hoarse.
"Good, that means my dress is doing it's job," I smirked.
"What is that baby?"
"Please stop being such a tease and give me a kiss already," she demanded.
Going as slow as I could, I went in the eighty and she met me the rest of the way with eagerness. The kiss set off fireworks in my head and sent chills down my spine. Reluctantly, I pulled away however, we still had places to be. I kept my arms wrapped around her because an odd feeling washed over me.
"Keyshia, what's wrong?" She noticed my body slightly stiffen.
"Promise me no matter what happens tonight you'll still feel the same about me tomorrow," I whispered.
"Keyshia, whatever happens you'll still have me to come back to," she told me, squeezing me tightly into a hug.
"Alright and I'm sorry," I told her.
"It's okay Keyshia," she pulled away from me slightly.
"Okay, well let's eat this show over with," I sighed deeply.
We grabbed our clutches, my sister and left the hotel. Jumping in the car, we raced off to the location of the fashion show. When we walked in it was like stepping into a sea of stark white. Jazz found some seats close to the runway, so we sat patiently, waiting for the thing to start. Then my phone vibrates.
New text message: "You guys better be here!" the message from Taj appeared on my screen.
Outgoing text: "Calm down crazy, we're sitting in the front."
New text message: "You better be."
Rolling my eyes in pure annoyance, I turned my pone off and placed it back in my clutch and continued to wait. Within minutes, the show was underway. The girls came out in some cute summer outfits. I liked everything that came a crossed the stage, even if the models weren't all that great looking. When one of the girls walked across the stage, the shoes she had on made my jaw drop to the floor. They were this hot pink color with a gold pattern that wrapped around them with a sharp stiletto heel. At some point, Taj walked across the stage and I had to admit, the sundress she was modeling as pretty cute; although it did make her look a little flat chested.
We sat for nearly two hours and forty-five minutes watching the same girls walk across the stage, which got pretty boring. Once the fashion show was over, we waited outside for Tajinae to come out so we could go back to the hotel. When we got back, it was nearly eleven pm and as we stood in the lobby, I caught Tajinae's eye.
"Hey Keyshia, can I talk to in my room for a bit?" She asked placing her hand on my arm.
"Yeah sure," I shrugged.
"Alright then, come on," she ordered, walking towards the elevator.
"Gimme a second," I called after her.
"Whatever."
I turned to my sister and Shauni, "okay guys, don't wait up, I don't know when I'll be back."
"Kitten, don't do anything stupid, please," Jazz looked at me with pleading eyes.
"I'll try not to sis," I gave her a small smile.
"Alright, I love you Kitten," she pulled me into a hug.
"I'm sorry," I said to Shaun after pulling away from my sister.
"I already told you not to worry about whatever happens," she gave me a reassuring look.
"Okay, well I better get going" I blew them kisses and went to the elevator where Taj was waiting.
The ride up was silent and slightly awkward. When we got to her room, I went in and stood against the farthest wall. I looked at in expectance as she was just sitting on her bed staring at me.
"What the hell has been you problem these last few days?" She looked at me with narrow eyes.
"Taj, don't lead with that shit," I warned.
"Don't tell me what to do. You've been around Shauni every fucking second we've been here," she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Maybe because you've been a total bitch since before school ended," I shrugged.
"Oh bullshit," she yelled.
"Bullshit my ass, Shaun has been there for the last couple of months while you were moping around because I didn't wanna take you to the prom," I countered.
"You never did explain the reason as to why you didn't take me in the first place," she said bitterly.
"I didn't take you because you were on my last nerve man. You were bitching way too much and I didn't want to deal with that all night," I confessed.
"Oh wow, no wonder Elyis took upon himself to cheat on you," she snorted.
"You know what Tajinae, fuck you," I spat.
"Don't talk to me like that!" She jumped off the bed and her hand connected with my cheek.
"Dammit! You know what, I'm done with this shit!" My face was red from not only pain, but pure anger.
"Kill her," my conscious spoke up.
"Keyshia, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hit you," she cried.
"Nah, bump that. You can't just accept the fact that you just don't do it for me anymore," I yelled.
"What're you talking about? I love you more than anything," she yelled back.
"No, no you don't Tajinae, you love to control me," I threw my arms up in frustration.
"I don't love you control you, I just like you to do what I say, when I say it," she crossed her arms again.
"That's the3 same thing dummy," I said walking past her towards the door.
"Where the hell are you going?" She yelled at my back.
"I'm leaving. I'm done with your mess Tajinae. My flight is in the morning," I looked over at her.
"You'll regret this one day," she hiccuped.
"Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Goodbye Tajinae," I walked out.
Taking a deep breath, I walked towards the elevator. When I stepped off, I went straight to the hotel bar. I definitely needed a drink after that, because I still couldn't believe she slapped me. Shaking my head, I found a seat and I ordered a few shots of Tequila, which gave me a little buzz. Then I just started to think about everything that unfolded in the last few days. Thinking led to more drinking and more drinking led to more thinking. After what felt like hours, I felt a light tap on my shoulder, causing me to turn around to see Joseph standing behind me. I smiled at him and motioned for him to sit as I took another shot. I looked over to Joe, who in turn rose and eyebrow and pointed to the shot glass.
"I broke up with Taj and let's just say it didn't end too well," I told him.
"Ahh, I see," he nodded as he sipped on his own drink.
"So yeah. Shots on me," I said in a slurred, sing-song voice.
"Keyshia, you're already drunk..." he stated.
"What's your point? I'm going to drink some more."
"Okay then."
I waved the bartender over again and ordered another round of shots. When they came, Joseph and I took three each back to back. We did that until I was so far gone I couldn't think properly.
"C'mon Keyshia, you're wasted, I'm taking you to my room for some sleep," Joseph told me.
"Fine, alright," my voice was a big slur.
We left the bar around twelve-thirty in the morning. When we got to his room, he started cracking jokes which led to us laughing out butts off, then he kissed me. Without a second thought (because I couldn't think), I kissed him back, and things went from there.
The next morning, when I woke up, my head was pounding like I was hit with a jackhammer. When I stood up, I was sore to no end. Putting back on my dress and grabbing my shoes, I snuck out of Joseph's room to get back to mine. When I got back to the room, Shauni was sitting on the edge of the bed with her suitcase on the floor in front of her and Jazleen was laying on the other bed looking up at the ceiling. I instantly began to feel like shit because I know I probably worried them like crazy. When the door closed, both their heads snapped in my direction.
"From the look on your face and how you're just now creeping in here, I would say you just did the walk of shame and you're hungover beyond belief," my sister sat up.
"Do not start Jazz," I warned, glaring at her.
"Who was it?" She pushed, raising an eyebrow. "I gave her the most regretful look and her face instantly scrunched up in disgust, but when I shook my head rapidly her eyebrows shot up in disbelief and shock.
"Oh my gosh, you didn't," I heard Shaun groan.
"I'm sorry Shaun," I walked over to her and got on my knees, grabbing her hands.
"Don't worry about it," she plastered on the fakest smile I've ever seen.
"No, it was wrong and I can see that I hurt you," I sighed in complete guilt.
"I'm not going to lie, it does hurt to know you slept with him, but I know it was only a drunken mistake," she squeezed my hands reassuringly.
"It's never happening again, trust me," I sighed with relief that she wasn't mad at me.
"Okay ladies, we have to get going or we will be stuck here for another week," Jazleen stood up and stretched.
"Right, let's go. Keyshia, you can change at the airport," Shauni stood up and grabbed her bags.
Standing up, I grabbed my bags, along with my sleeping pups and followed the girls out the door. We turned in our room keys and headed for the car that I've grown very fond of. Sighing heavily, I drove us to the airport so we could get the heck out of Spain.
After checking in and getting through security, before going our separate ways, I pulled Jazleen into a tight hug, which she returned so that she wouldn't start crying. I knew she was still upset that I would be gone for another six weeks, when we haven't really been apart since she's moved back. Pulling away from her, I looked at her face where tears were starting to roll down her cheeks.
"Jazz please don't cry," I sighed, wiping her tears away.
"But I'm not going to have anyone to hang out with when I get back home," she pouted.
"You'll have Da'Merious," I spoke softly.
"But that's to the same," she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Sis, listen to me, I promise I will call you and text you everyday for the next six weeks," I grabbed her face in my hands.
"Fine, okay," she sighed.
"Now, find your face, go get on your plane, oh and I'm giving you full permission to drive my car. Please, just don't crash my baby," I told her.
"Okay. Gosh, you sound like the big sister rather than the little one," she laughed.
"Oh very funny," I chuckled.
"Okay, bye Kitten. I love you. Call me when you guys land okay?" She said.
"I will call you, even though you as soon as we land, I promise," I told her with a smile.
"Okay, be good and be safe," she gave me a look.
"Leave Jazleen, before you miss your flight," I chuckled.
"Okay, bye. I love you," she hugged me again and walked away slowly.
I watched as she went to her gate and turned around with tears in her eyes and waved. I waved back, while my heart broke from the sadness on her face. Taking a deep, shaky breath, I turned to Shauni and gave her a smile. We picked up our carry-ons and went to our flight gate. When it was time to board, we gave the lady our tickets and when she took mine her eyes bulged. I looked at her in confusion when she looked back up at me.
"You're the daughter of Dani and Blake Elliot, are you not?" She asked.
"Yes ma'am," I gave her my best smile.
"I love your parents!" She exclaimed.
"Well, I'm sure they thank you," I chuckled.
"I live for your moms clothing line," she blushed.
Oh I forgot to mention that my mom is a fashion designer with a clothing line called 'Lady Danél' which is pretty much all I wear beside sports designer. My dad is the CEO of one of the top sports agencies.
"I'll be sure to tell her you liked them," I said politely.
"Okay, well welcome aboard Ms. Elliot," she smiled brightly.
Smiling slightly, I walked through the gate to our flight. I pulled out my phone once we were seated and sent a text to Nicki, letting her know that I would be in Paris in another two to three hours. I needed to get this record deal solidified, then I'd be on my way to accomplishing one for my greatest goals in my life.
