Onyx "Thanks so much, Kate! I'll fax that off to you as soon as possible." I smiled widely before hanging up my office phone. Kate is the assistant of Mr. Spade Braxton, the founder of the Hair Battle Royale. Finally, he acknowledged my work and I would be able to showcase my talent. Even if I didn't win, this would be a great opportunity for Owned By Onyx. Blessen could also showcase her makeup by beating the faces of my hair models. This could be big for all of us.
"Hey, O." Teish entered my office. "We're getting ready to head out. Want me to wait with you until Carter comes?" My car is currently in the shop undergoing a much needed paint job so until then Carter was my handsome and loving Uber.
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"No, I'll be fine." I smiled. "He should be pulling up any minute now."
"Okay. Good night pooh." She cooed. Teish was not only an employee, but a friend. I could count on her for anything more so because she valued our friendship. She is truly beautiful inside and out.
"Goodnight baby. Text me as soon as you make it home."
"I will." She said before exiting.
I rose from my seat soon after she left and began to gather my things and cutting off the lights. I heard the sound of something falling and grew silent. Nobody is supposed to be here except for me.
"Teish? Is that you?" I called out but I only got the echo of my own voice in return. I shook the thoughts in my head and continued to walk around the shop locking doors and cutting lights off. The only sound that could be heard are the clicking of my heels against the tiled floor.
As I made my way to the door I heard yet another sound before I rushed to the entrance of the shop. I screamed at the male figure on the other side of the door but it was only Carter holding a bouquet of red roses. I sighed of relief because I thought some whole other shit was about to happen.
I opened the door for him and smiled trying to slow down my now rapid heart beat.
"I scared you baby?" He asked before kissing my forehead.
"No, I'm fine." I said looking behind me at the now dark shop. I felt safe now with Carter being here but shit couldn't just be falling in here no reason or maybe I was just tripping. I do that occasionally. "Are those for me?"
"Nah, I just wanted you to see if they were nice before I bring it to this other bitch's house." He teased as I fake pouted. "I'm playing. They're yours beautiful."
"Thanks babe." I smiled big before smelling them. I don't know why people do that. Roses don't have a significant smell. "They are beautiful."
"Just like you."
"You're being sweet today. What did I do?" I teased. It wasn't my birthday or anything special and he was picking me up from work with roses.
