Didn't people always say don't judge a book by it's cover?

Interior Design major Cyntheia Rivera, has been working her whole life to get where she's at. Now at 21 being one of the most respected, and requested interior designer for the stars she couldn't have it any other way. Fresh off the streets, and finally living the life he was destined for August Alsina is making big purchases, and finally is building the life he believes he & his family has always deserved. Once he gets hold of one of the best interior designers in the country it becomes long months of working on the perfect house, but of course nothing ever goes smoothly in the fast life. Fights, Accidents, and a test of loyalty is just what little these two will face in their time of meeting one, and other, but is any pay check worth this?

They say the past shouldn't affect your present, but the future affects everything. © ArtistryByBadu This story is not to be copied, reposted, plagiarized in any form.

"I will never leave you, 'cause I am in the stars and everywhere you are." [This story does not reflect August Alsina nor Justine Skye's life, only in some aspects. August will be the only child. Justine will be an orphan diagnosed with cancer.]

When love is found it is cherished, appreciated, shared, and expressed constantly. But what happens when you're only given a certain amount of time to fulfill it?

*Sequel to Belong To The City* After their tragic breakup that was sure to ruin them, August and Cyntheia are on two different playing fields when it comes to moving on. Going through girl after girl, August is unsuccessful in getting rid of the memory of his first love and with the constant reminder of his infidelity knocking at the back of his head, moving on is harder than it looks. After the tragic events that were sure to change her for good, Cyntheia is slowly getting back to the woman she once was with the people she loves by her side.Not only that, but the new bundle of joy on the way is making this mother to be, want nothing but the beat for not only her family, but herself, but the skeletons in her closet seem to be endless. BeautyAndTheBrain

Growing up in the cartel has its perks... money, nice houses, fast cars, expensive clothes, and of course hoes. Luis raised them to protect themselves, and Kamila taught them to respect all women even if they were hoes. After Luis's death the cartel was passed down to the four brothers (Money, Trigga, Caine, and Devil). Kamila would love for her four sons to find love and give her grand-kids before she's too old to make memories. Little does she know the Santiago brothers already have their eyes and ears open, but the pursuit won't be easy? The four girls they've chosen to pursue know all about the Santiago legacy, but they don't know the real Santiago brothers. Are they willing to give love a chance with Miami's most known, or will fear of the unknown cause them to crash and burn? I welcome you to the Santiago Cartel.

Malaya Johnson, a 17 year old girl that is constantly bullied at school finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. She soon finds herself in trouble with the most notorious Kingpin. Can Malaya save herself or will she fall in love?

I was 16 when I had an abortion. My Uncle Leon, My sweet Uncle Leon. The one who taught me how to ride a bicycle. The one who showed me the simplicity of adding 1+1 to get the answer of 2. The one who began touching me at the tender age of thirteen. The one who got me pregnant.

"You've hurt me so many times and yet...I still love you...I'm such a fool." She cried, falling into his arms. What could he say to console her? That he'd be willing to give up his playboy lifestyle JUST for her? Why was she still sitting there? "I'm...sorry Jada." "That's all I get?! You've cheated on me, hurt me, took my virginity and I gave up so much for you!" Yet he couldn't find the right words to calm her down and console her the way he wanted to; so he left. COPYRIGHT 2014 Morgan