Strip

Chapter 7

I pull in to the driveway of the address that was given to me "2346 Sheridan Blvd." It looks like there are people already here I think to myself. I get out of my car and open the back door to grab the tray of pasta that was greatly requested.

Placing the tray on my hood I grab my purse and drop my phone inside along with my keys.

I see a yellow Lamborghini, the white Audi, a blue Tesla, and a black Jeep. Inside the black Jeep, there is a shining cross dangling from the rearview mirror. If I'm not mistaken Kehlani has the same exact chain and car.

I start to tighten my grip on the aluminum tray and begin to walk a little bit slower.

She cannot be here, she just can't.

I'm greeted by Quinn at the front door

"It's about time you got here we've been waiting on you."

"Waiting for me or waiting for the pasta?"

We both laugh stepping in a marvelous home.

Her walls are painted navy blue and she has a living room filled with beanbags. Two long sofa couches sitting right across from a 65-inch smart T.V.

"We're over here love"
My eyes turn towards her kitchen/bar and I walk slow greeting everyone.

"Good evening everyone, I've brought Shrimp pasta."

"Come sit, what would you like to drink?"

M.A crosses her arms while resting on her table.

"I'll take some wine please."

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"When are we going to eat?"
Quinn begins to whine

"Can you see our last guest just arrived and someone is in the restroom"
M.A chuckles pouring Chardonnay into my glass.

"Here's some gloves if you don't want to dirty your pretty hand's princess."
She winks at me and passes me the gloves along with scissors and a bowl.

"I don't mind getting dirty."

I smirk back

"But I'll take the gloves"

"I'm sorry y'all I had a phone call but let's eat!"

Her voice makes the hair on my neck rise and goosebumps begin to spread across my body.

I look around the table and it hits me that there is only one chair available...the one right by me!

Ugh, I hope she doesn't try to tal-

"I didn't know you would be here."
She takes her seat and removes her watch placing it in her bag.

"You look good as always T"

"Thank you Kehlani, you don't look bad your self."

"Alright Tweety will do the honors, say grace and then we shall feast."

"Now why you gotta put me on the spot like that."
A light skin female with dark hair stands up and smooths her white button down shirt out.

White?

"Bow your head and close your eyes, thank you."

"Good good lord, we thank you for allowing us to feast on this delicious food tonight. We ask that you protect us and those who need protection. Bless those who pitched in tonight and allow us to have many more dinners. We thank you."

"Amen"

We all say in unison.

"Don't touch that crab leg right there."

Quinn smacks Kehlani hand and I can't help but laugh.

She mocks me and smiles

"I missed that laugh"
She sighs grabbing another crab leg.

"Can we not please"

"So have y'all seen that new show on Netflix ?"

I join the conversation leaving me and Kehlani's at a dead end.