This is a spin-off from Calm Before the Storm. I suggest you read Joyful Storm and Calm Before the Storm before reading this work. Will chances at fame and fortune overrun the relationship between Reagan and Ricky? What happens when people start dancing to their own beats? ...

lexi a 17year old girl went through things her and her siblings try to get out. WILL THEY MAKE IT IN TIME. OR. WILL SOMEONE HELP i tried to help her and myself if nicolet doesn't want it what else can i or any one do the past will come back and haunt us but she has to try and help. song for this story is the Beatles; help ; sample- help i need somebody help not just any body help i need someone help when i was younger so much younger than today i never needed anybody's help in anyway and now these days are gone I'm not so self assured and now i find i changed my mind I've opened up the doors. THAT WAS THE SAMPLE SO ENJOY THE STORY PLEASE TRY TO AT LEAST READ UNTIL CHAPTER 8 FOLLOW FOR A FOLLOW THANKS

Once your in the hood, there's no escaping. Can't trust no one. Not even 'Family'

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?