Sweet & Soft

stage 2 (Here We Go)

I slept over at Lala and Josies and my house again. Well it was actually Lala's sister's. I had a house like 3 blocks up given to me by my "aunt." Anyway at like 5 am in the morning I left the house and walked to my aunts house for me. I had to pick up something. Once I got inside and got what I needed then just changed there and left. I locked the door and started down the grass to head back to Lala's to get my bike.

"D!!" I turn around quickly cause someone being up at this time first was ridiculous. I also had this knot in my stomach. I just didn't feel right, but anyway it was my aunt. She stands by her car and I walk over to her. "Morning auntie."

I stop in front of her and look to the street then at her.

" I see you slept in the house.."

" Nah..I slept at my place. I came to pick something up this morning over here." I reply.

We look at each other and I look at the street and shove my hands in my pocket and rock back and forth on my shoes.

" D how many times do we go through this. The house is yours stop saying that other one is. Cause its not! I gave you the place and you won't claim it-

" I've got reasons not to. You payed for it. Its yours. I'm a visitor and I just happen to keep stuff here."

My aunt, " stop this"

" ...look I gotta open the store and still go get my bike."

We stare at each other. I believe in respect so I didn't walk away, but so she wanted cat thing me rolling my eyes. I looked down the road again.

Aunt, "get in. I'll drop you off..."

She moved and got in to the drivers side. I kissed my teeth and just got in. The music plays as we ride in silence.

My aunts name is Rennie. She tall, darkskin with 2 daughters and this is her store. We pull up to the store.

(A/n changing from using quotes to the way under. I write on my phone, so this is just eaiser.)

Me- thanks.

I move to get out.

Aunt- sleep in the house...please."

Me- ...I might. Enjoy ya day. I got out and headed to the store. I worked by myself on my shifts cause I could and if "he" came then he'd fall into the plan.

The day moved on and on. 10:00 o'clock came and then 10:20 and then Josie and Lala.

Josie- where's the prince?!

She came in with lala behind her. The customers stare at Josie as she acts crazy.

Me- he ain't here chick. I don't know where he at.

Lala- I'm starting to think ya lying.

Josie stale faced her and i went to clean a table.

Josie- I told you Lala a 100 times. He exists and he does come her!

Lala- your a liar!!

Lala was teasing her and Josie played into her trap. I laugh a little.

Me-  aye!! Ya are disturbing g my customers.

The elderly couple by the window shook their head. They were the only ones here.

People come by around 7, 1, or 2. Sometimes we get the late nighters. Any way, I walk pass a still play arguing Lala and Josie. I go to the back to get something. Lala is black and white. She grew up in the hood with her dying grandmother. She loves Josie. They knew each other first, but were all sis ter now.

All of a sudden I hear the door. I walk back out looking at my hands.

Me- did my couple leave? I say while looking down. Damn, this work thing is killing me.

Me- hello?

I stood at the counter and looked up. My couple was still here. I look out the door and see Lala's ride and...a Lamborghini...Chris...Chris! I look really closely outside to see Josie and lala talking to him, which couldn't be good. I sigh and get a text.

????:

I wanna see you again Nadia. Let's talk you've been gone to long. Stay at ya job I'll pick you up.

I left it on seen that's all the confirmation he needed to know I agreed. I took a breath and closed my eyes.

I already know its Denis. Denis is a big time sex trafficker with connects everywhere. You'll find out real soon why I know him and the past of Josie and Lala. I heard the door open.

My old couple- bye D. Happy birthday. See you later.

Me- thanks! Byeee!! The door closes.

I hate my birthday again you'll find out why really soon.

Then Chris, lala, and Josie came into the store.

Me- so he lives.

Chris- and is starving.

He gives me his order and I give him what he wants. Usually me and Chris will talk while I get his food and keep eye contact, but I had some shit on my mind.

Our plan was working. We just need to pull Denis out the shadows completely. Chris hands me his change and I just look at the money and put it in the cash register.

I looked down then up at him. He furrowed his eyebrows at me. I did the same. Right when I was about to say something.

Lala- you want us to pick you up at after closing.

Me- nah. I'm fine. Today I gotta sleep at my place.

I fake cough twice. Their eyes get wide and a smile spreads across their faces.

Josie- you sure? Its gonna rain.

She didn't want me to be alone with him.

Me- I smile. Yea. Look how nice it is outside. Everything will pull through.

Lala pulls Josie in to her for comfort.

When I look back up I just see Chris turning and leaving. The girls follow him out after saying bye.

Finally, 7 came and I sat by the window as the rain poured hard. It just kept picking up. My birthday was in 5 hours. I take a breath cause my leg started to shake. I haven't seen Denis in like 2 years.

I see tailights pullup interrupting my thoughts and making my heart race. With Denis you never knew how he was feeling today he could buy me roses and the next day could be the day he beats me with a black crowbar. I swallow the memory of the pain of the bar. A tall figure comes out the car and up to the door. Then bangs in it. I walk up to the door and see the light hit the face of --

(A/N writing the next chapter. I just didn't finish. Its called birthday and its got 2 part. I might put it up when I finish both parts. Thanks for reading)