1995

XXII

Chanel.
Isis, Ava and I all went to get our nails touched up at Isis' salon. I drove while Ava and Isis talked about Key West. For some reason I kept thinking about Kennedy and the kids. Something just didn't feel right not knowing where she is. Lowkey, I feel like I've gotten too possessive over her.

I snapped out of my thoughts as Isis snapped her fingers in my ear telling me to slow down and stop driving fast. I chucked at her even though I knew what I was doing was unsafe.

After we finished getting our nails done they decided they wanted me to go shopping, which I didn't mind.

We walked side by side as we entered Victoria's Secret. "Yo, so tell me how you feeling about meeting his mama?" Isis said smiling at me.

I held the burgundy thong to my hips measuring myself. "I'm not gonna lie, I'm nervous as shit."

"So last Xavier's mother asked to meet me and I don't know how I feel about it. I mean this is something huge even though he met my family but I don't really think I'm worthy of Xavier. While he was on facetime with his mother she already has a favorite daughter in law which is his ex that she still is friends with." I sighed.

"Girl, don't stress that. He don't got no kids with that girl do he?" I shook my head. I placed the thong into the bag the lady gave us at the entrance. "Well then that bitch won't be the favorite no more. Chanel, you a hundred percent likable as long as you don't act too boujie in front of her or do anything disrespectful she has no reason to not like you."

"But what if it turns ghetto? Like what if I walk in her house and this woman probably invited his ex over.. Ion want it to be no Love & HipHop reunion. Like no Mama Dee and Bambi type shit."

"Well you better Get the fuck ASAP like Tokyo Toni said." Ava chimed in. "Especially cause these niggas mamas be crazy as hell."

Ari.
I knocked on Ms. Sharon's door as I held a bottle of Chardonnay in my hands. Today we are supposed to be getting our massages and haircuts. I smiled as she opened it. "Hey love." She said to me and opened the door.

I stepped in removing my shoes and made my way to her living room. "I'm glad you here, I needed to talk to you." She patted the couch and I sat down next to her and nodded my head.

"Don't take this personal.. Xavier is coming home today... and he's bringing his girlfriend over, He wants me to meet her. I'm sorry, but I have to cancel the spa day with you." I nodded my head in agreement but inside my heart was broken and I was enraged. I had no idea that whenever he moved to Santa Cruz that he'd still be dating. I thought that he was at least gonna take a break but I guess not.

It broke my heart because a couple months ago he came over here with these flowers and a card asking for me back and saying how in love with me he was within the short period of time and we had sex then a month later he went ghost. That's the reason I've been so close with Ms. Sharon! I was hoping she'd put in a good word for me and tell Xavier to kick his other bitches to the side but she didn't and I guess he didn't either. I hugged her goodbye and kissed her on her cheek but I slammed the door on my way out her house. It wasn't intentional but I was so hurt. I reminded myself to apologize whenever I got home.

I got into my car and headed to Rico's house who was Xavier's best friend. I slammed my door and headed to his and knocked on it loudly and placed my Spearmint gum in my mouth then his fiancée Naomi opened the door. "Joder quieres!"

"English!" I said smacking in my gum.

"What the fuck do you want?" She said rolling her eyes. I sized her looking at her belly. "Where's Rico?" I said folding my arms over my chest.