New Beginning

CHAPTER TWENTY

My photo shoot last night surprisingly drained me yesterday so all I did was go to sleep when I got home, but of course I couldn't rest without hearing from Chris for a little while. Once we finished talking it was lights out for me. Today, I decided to take the twins to the park before we got ready for my parents dinner party later on. Naomi agreed to tag along as well. I couldn't wait to see my friend I really missed her, but that's always. I sent a quick text to Danny to let him know which park we were out so he could pick up Ryan when he finished getting ready for their visit to the barbershop.

"Can't believe I'm finally invited to a party of the Lee household how exciting," Naomi joked sarcastically as the two of us took a seat on a bench that was closet to the playground. I only smirked while putting my fallen hair into a top bun.

"My parents do throw good parties. My mom lives for this kind of shit."

"Trust me my expectations are high," she said as she showed me a post of her and August in the Shaderoom. It was a photo of them walking hand in hand going inside of a restaurant. The more closer they get relationship wise, the more publicity Naomi receives. Her instagram followers has sky rocketed since they've went public with their affection. "These bitches be hating so bad in these comments. Not to mention all the crazy DMs I've been getting lately. I swear I'm this close to telling one of these hoes to pull up so I can rock they shit one good time. They got the right one."

I laughed at her serious face. I know she wasn't playing because Naomi will go there with anyone and that's why I love her. "Don't let them obsessed ass women get you worked up honey trust me it's going to be more where that came from. You know how many females message me crazy shit about my own husband. I mean, some of them might stand a chance with his easy ass, but it never fails to amaze me how crazy people can be on social media."

"Yeah, well I'm with all crazy that because I'm real quick to bat a bitch out," she chuckled continuing to scroll down the many comments.

"Forget them hoes, we got something more important to talk about."

"I'm listening ma'am what's tea?" She locked her phone so she could give me her attention.

"After Chris and I's workout we got to talking about that trip you and I was planning on your birthday or whatever. We thought it would be cool if you, August, and ourselves take the trip together. It's up to you though since it's your birthday and all." She gave me a look that made me wonder what was going on in that wild mind of her's.

"Sooo you, Christ, August, and myself," her eyebrows raised in thought. I nodded before responding.

"Yes that's correct."

"Again... you, CHRIS, August, and myself," she asked once more.

"Yes bitch that's what I said," I rolled my eyes. I knew she was just trying to drag this for her own satisfaction.

"Okay, I just wanted to reiterate that for a second," she eyed me once more before laughing causing me to roll my eyes a second time. Just so damn extra. "You know I'm down all day, especially knowing all my faves will be together. Let's do it."

"Also Chris said they'll pay."

"You think I'm going to turn that down? TUH! Happy birthday to a real bitch!" She started doing a slight twerk on the bench while sticking her tongue out.

"Hush ratchet ass," I laughed.

"Playa please I'm grown," she frowned dismissing me with her hand. "Anyways lul hoe, you think you're going to be okay with the whole sneaking with Chris idea?"

"Honestly, I'm not trying to think about it or think of it that way. I'm at the point where I'll worry about the consequences later."

"I love you to death, but I just don't get y'all Ry. Why don't you two just let each other go because it's been past toxic anyways? You're slowly falling for Chris regardless if you want to admit it and I know he's falling for you. It's obvious Danny is still out here doing his dirt. What are y'all even holding on to at this point?"

I sighed not even wanting to talk about it. I can't describe it and even if I did I just feel like Naomi would never understand. I only shrugged to her pondering question as I looked in my phone to see if Chris texted me back from earlier.

"Whatever Ry, if that's what you want who am I to stop you? I just hope no one gets hurt along the way." We said nothing for a little while after that. I didn't have anything to say anyways. I was slightly irritated that she read me like she always do.

"Wassup baby," Danny approached us with a smile. He gave me a side cheek kiss before turning his attention to Naomi. "How are you Naomi?"

"Blessed and highly favored as always Danny thanks for asking," she smiled chipperly. Danny rolled his eyes before walking away to grab Ryan's attention. It took a little while since Ryan was all caught up in an imaginative game he and Danielle started with some other kids on the playground.

"Daddy I can't go now. If I leave no one is going to be able to help Tyler sail the ship," he explained.

"I'm sorry man, he might just have to do it without you. We got a schedule to keep up," Danny reasoned.

"It's not fair Danielle gets to stay and I have to leave," he frowned. I could see the tears growing in his little eyes and I just knew this was heading for destruction.

"Trust me Dani is about to leave in a few minutes now let's go son."

"Nooo daddy please," he was crying now. I sighed rising up from the bench deciding to tell Danielle she was leaving as well.

"Let's go Dani baby, tell your friends bye," I told her. I saw her face fall in sadness because she thought only Ryan was leaving.

"Look what you did Ryan. Now I have to leave too," she pouted.

"Enough both of you, let's go now," I said sternly. They wouldn't dare embarrass me like this in public. They both were crying by the time we walked to our cars.

"I swear you two better have your faces fixed by the time I open this door. Y'all know y'all couldn't stay long. I told y'all that from the beginning, but if these crying doesn't stop I'll make sure y'all go upstairs to your rooms at your grandparents house after dinner and you won't play with the other kids. Do you understand me," I asked with a tight lip letting them know I meant business. They sniffed quickly and dried their eyes before saying "yes ma'am". I unlocked my door to let Dani climb in and Danny opened his door for Ryan.

"Thank you, I just knew that was going to get worse before it got better," Danny said appreciative.

"No problem, we're a team before anything and you know that," I reminded. Naomi was already in the car on the phone with August so Danny didn't hesitate to tongue me down against the trunk of my BMW. I pulled away with a giggle. "I'll see you later?"

"Yes ma'am. I love you," he gave me a kiss once more and we both parted ways.
Naomi was so right, someone was going to end up getting hurt in all of this and I'm so nervous to see how the outcome will turn out.