Rapper's Delight (I Always Got Your Back)

Book 2: Chapter 7 - Chicago Breeze

"Alright! Listen up!" I shouted. "First, I want to say thank you for your hard work and outstanding services throughout this tour. You all have made this tour a success, even though, we started off rough. We are going to finish strong! So, let's make these last couple of nights the best nights!"

My entire security team shouted in excitement. I dismissed them and Reese came up to me.

"Yo, we need to talk." He said.
"Ok, what's up?" I asked.
"Have you noticed that RhinoS has been acting funny since the court session?"
"Not really. I stopped paying attention to that nigga ever since he showed back up. Why?"
"Something is off and I heard Roderick gave RhinoS a look too."
"Who told you that?" I questioned because he wasn't there at all.
"Justice. He's a good dude with a good eye." Reese laughed.
"Yea. I guess so." I laughed in a mocking way. "Aye, I'm gonna go check on some folks before I head out. You good?"
"Yeah. I'll catch with you."

We dapped and went our separate ways. Now, here's the question I want an answer to: why is Justin talking to Reese about the court session? That's too strange because these niggas barely speak to each other in public or private. Sounds like a conversation needs to be had.

As I'm walking towards the door, Chad stopped me.

"Boss, you mind if I take you out to lunch to meet my son and fiancé while we're in Chicago?" Chad asked nervously.

Now, normally I would say hell nah, but he's been improving lately. I guess having his son closer makes him want to be a better man. In the beginning, Chad was still immature and was struggling to be a father. Though, over time, with a little help from me, he has been making a some good decisions. So, I agreed to meet them and we left.

We went to a deep dish pizza spot. It was actually pretty good for my first time eating there. The crowd was light and service was good. I met his beautiful fiancé and adorable son. One thing Chad could never deny is his son. That boy looks just like him, but in baby form.

"So, how's Chad doing at work?" His fiancé asked.
"Baby, don't ask my boss that." Chad laughed nervously.
"Oh don't worry. I won't tell her the bad stuff." I laughed. "But, Chad has shown tremendous skill work in the field and does a great job. I'm glad he is a part of the team."
"Aww! Well that's good to hear!" His fiancé said gleefully and gave him a kiss.
"Ah, thanks boss man!" Chad said happily. He tried to give me a hug, but I swooped passed him to his son.
"How old is he?" I asked.
"You think you slick, but he's two years old now." Chad said proudly. "My little solider is getting big."

It was good to see a smile on Chad's face. Let's me know that he really wants this family life. I'm proud of him. I let him and his family have some more quality time. This was perfect time for me to go find Justin.

I went to the hotel and knocked on his door. He didn't answer. So, I knocked again. Still no answer. I picked up my phone and called. He didn't answer his phone. I called again and I heard it ring from inside the room. Then, a thud sounded and I pulled out his hotel key. Yes, I got my nigga's hotel key like he got mine.

I burst in and this nigga dropped his cellphone off the counter. He was sleeping. Thank God there was no bitches or niggas in here. I really don't want to have to paint these walls.

"Aye, why you bursting in my room like that?" He asked groggy.
"Wake up!" I shouted kicking the bed.
"I beat yo ass if you kick my bed." He said sitting up. "What do you want?"
"You've been talking to Reese?" I asked sitting on the bed.
"A little why?"
"Listen, Reese is my boy and all, but you got to be careful with what you say to him. He can take something small and make it more than what it is."
"Ok. I won't say shit to him. Now, can you leave?" He asked as he turned his head.

What's wrong with him? He's usually harassing me when I come around. Something must be bothering him. I climbed up into the bed and looked him in the eyes.

"What's wrong with you?" I asked.
"Your breath." He said, then turned his head.
"Fuck you. My breath is minty fresh." I said blowing my breath in my hand. It was still fresh from the gum.
"Chris?" Justin called out to me.
"Yea."
"Are you fucking Apollo?" He asked getting up from bed.

I was surprised from him asking me that question. It was out the blue and crazy. Where would he get that kind of idea from?

"Justin, no! Why ask that?"
"Because I saw the picture on social media of y'all at the beach kicking it. What's that about?"
"It was nothing. Relax. Just two friends hanging out." I said.

Justin seemed to accept my answer and gave me a kiss on the cheek. He went into the bathroom and closed the door. I walked in behind him. He sat on the bathroom stool and looked in the mirror. I can tell he's been crying. It had to be more than that.

"Yo, talk to me. What's really going on?" I asked giving him a hug and kiss on the cheek from behind.
"Chris, you know I love you, right?"
"Yes and I love you too."
"We promised that we would keep it real with each other, right?"
"Yes. What the fuck is going on? I'm starting to get scared."
"Chris, RhinoS knows about us and he said he's gonna blackmail us if we don't stop." Justin said putting his head down.
"Wait, what? RhinoS knows what?" I asked shocked.
"Everything. He showed me the time we were in a sanctuary in Atlanta. He followed us." Justin cried.

That sneaky mothafucka! So, he wanted to get even with me! Ok! Two can play that game. I grabbed my phone to call my homies, but Justin stopped me from using it. He took it from my hand and kissed me.

"Please, bruh, don't do that. It will only make things worse." Justin said.
"So, what do you want me to do?" I asked looking into his eyes.
"You know what we have to do." Justin said.
"No! No! Don't do this! We love each other!" I said getting choked up.
"It's only temporary." Justin said.
"So, we just gonna be done like that?" I asked.
"I don't want to be, but we need a moment to figure this shit out." Justin said.

My fucking heart felt heavy like it was drowning underwater and it's trying to find oxygen. I grabbed my coat and walked out. I couldn't let this nigga see me cry. I never cried until my daughter was born and my mother passing away. This heartache is too much for me to handle.

I felt like I was in a chick flick movie. I sat in my room and watched Netflix. Why the fuck am I watch Scandal and crying? Olivia just smacked the shit out of Abby and I used to laugh my ass off at that scene.

For the rest of the Chicago tour, we stayed separated and did our own thing. The last tour night was a great show for the most part, but it wasn't a bittersweet ending.

"Thank you everyone for an amazing tour! You all have supported me all this time and I'm gonna continue to keep giving you everything I got! I love you all and drive safe! Peace out!" Justin shouted as he got off stage.

He ran right passed me and gave SymphonE a hug. It was like I wasn't even there. Hold it together, bro. Don't fall apart right now. Whew! You gonna be good. It's only temporary until we get RhinoS back. First thing first, I got to get rid of any evidence of us and then, it time to have some real fun again. RhinoS fucked with the wrong one. You can come after me, but you don't come between me and Justin.