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2 WEEKS LATER

I haven't heard one thing from Abel. At this point I've moved passed it. I had to realize who he really was and I should've never expected different. Kamika has been seeing Lamar daily. Well, practically daily, and I've gotten to spend some time with him. He's amazing, smart and really motivated to make big changes in what it means to be in the music industry. I see why she likes him so much. We don't bring up Abel. I'm not aware if they've said the WORD yet but I suspect it's turning into that. I've been spending my time shopping, watching movies and laying out by the pool. I left for a couple of days and visited my brother in Texas. Been calling my mom daily. It's been great!

Today is a me and Kamika day and it's hot as hell, so we're out by the pool. We just bought new bikinis and I'm loving this color.

Lamar had mentioned he'll be by tonight. He had to leave for a week on business, that mean it's Abel related. We had ordered pizza, double pepperoni and extra cheese. We started with our mimosas and now we're onto shots. The doorbell rings and I offer to get it. I open the door to see Tony. Why he gotta come over here and fuck up my day!

His eyes bulge at the site of me, "You look amazing!" He says.

"Thanks." I reply blandly. "Who invited you? Why you here?" Leave fucker!

"I haven't spoken to you since the last time I came by," you mean when you threatened me? "Wanted to know if you're interested in opening a new restaurant in New York?

After the last time, I'm gonna pass on it. "I'm kind of on vacation so to speak, we've taken some time away from the rush of the business and are taking on a more silent position. It's only temporary but you're welcomed to go to Jordan and he has some great consultants he can have work on that project."

Tony steps forward, he lifts my chin, "But they're not you Rachel."

Just then I look over and see Lamar walking up...... with Abel! Tony turns to them and instantly looks back at me.

"Kamika is dating Lamar," I say to diffuse what I know is coming.

Tony leans into my ear and whispers,"And what about him, why's he here?" he's motioning to Abel.

"Because Lamar is part of his XO brand and there's a lot of business they do together." Shit does that make sense???

"But this isn't business? It's your home!" Oh I guess it didn't.

"Hey Rocky!"Lamar calls my name from the driveway. They can sense something's up.

"He calling you your nickname??? He knows you like that???" He yanks my arm.

"Miks!!!! Miks!!! Come get your man!" I see Abel and Lamar running up the driveway now. I know what's going to happen next. Kamika comes running in and looks confused until she sees Tony has me in a tight grip. I take the opportunity from the few seconds he's distracted to knee him in the balls. He bends over in agony but quickly recovers and grabs the back of my head.

"You fucking bitch!" He screams, just then the guys are up there and instantly start fighting. It all happened so fast. Lamar lands a blow that knocks Tony off his feet. Abel kicks him and jumps on him landing blow after blow. Tony gets up despite Abel being on top of him. He strikes Abel so hard he stumbles, they fall to the ground again.

"LAMAR GET HIM!!!" I scream, "FUCKING GET ABEL!! TONY GET THE FUCK OUT!!" Lamar separates the two and Tony leaves with a final,

"THIS ISN'T DONE MOTHER FUCKER!"

"COME BACK NIGGA YOU DON'T WANT NO SMOKE!"Abel screams back. Kamika and I push them inside and I slam the door shut. FUCK! What a mess!

ABEL

I came over to see Rachel. I've been thinking of her every second of every day. I ask Lamar about her all the time. She never asks about me. Lamar had to convince me to come. He told me he hasn't seen her with no one else. She probably fucking hates me. We walk up to see that asshole Tony at her door. He's touching her. Looking at her with his finger on her chin. Touching what's mine. I'm fired up but try to control the pace of my walk.

"Listen nigga you haven't seen or called her in two weeks, now you want to jog?" Lamar struggles to keep up.

"Nah nigga look who there!" I point to Tony. Suddenly he's grabbing her arm and me and Lamar start running. Now he has her by the hair! This mother fucker gonna die. Lamar punches his ass and I deliver a hard kick, then it went black. All I remember is Rachel screaming and the door being slammed shut. I'm pissed and walk into her kitchen. I place my hands on the counter and start trying to control my breathing. That piece of shit is lucky she broke it up. I feel a hand on me and I know who it is.

"I'm sorry," she looks sensuous. Fuck I missed her. "I didn't know he was coming...I didn't know YOU were coming..."I look into her eyes and crash my lips on hers. It hurts from being hit but I don't care. I need to feel her. She responds, opening her mouth giving me access. My hands are on her body and down her ass. "Fuck baby I missed you." I'm breathing heavy from her touch.

RACHEL

He says that and I gather myself. I pull away. "Are you ok?" I go to the sink and grab some paper towels and wet them. I dab them in the spots where he got hit. I'm so close, I see him taking me in. "There that's better." I move away.

"Rachel," he starts

"Save it Abel, I just don't care to hear your bullshit." I go into my first aid kit and add a little ointment for his cuts. "I'm gonna go shower." I walk upstairs and get into the shower. I really was just trying to chill today. When I get out I throw on my robe.

I go back downstairs and Abel is sitting on my couch. Lamar and Kamika are in the kitchen. I choose to go in there. I catch them talking about what happened. I go to Lamar and hug him. I feel tears, "Sorry Mar."

"You good," he smiles brilliantly. He's really become like a brother. "But that man out there, he could use a little love."

"He don't know what love is Mar." I walk back into the livingroom. Abel looks up at me. I sit next to him, he's watching Rick and Morty. That says a lot.

"Go ahead fucker, say your peace." I look over and smile.

He smiles back, "I'm an asshole."

"I was wrong earlier I should've heard this." He gives me a look like I'm a smart ass.

"Deserved." He states. "I freaked out Rachel, that night was incredible, the way you are in that bedroom, "

I feel myself clench.

"I can't stop thinking about you, I fucked up, I got scared."

I'm just looking at him, my fucking body is isn't agreeing with my mind. He looks so damn sexy. His thick lips are aching for mine I know it. I run my hands lightly over his beard, "You're forgiven."