January

Today is my photo shoot and I am not pleased at all. I hate all the fuss and all the changing of clothes. I much prefer getting someone else ready for a photo shoot than being the one in front of the camera. I sit in the back letting one of my make-up artist do my face I can't help but feel somewhat nervous. This photo shoot was going to be plastered on the front cover of Essence, once the cover photo was picked out. I was even going to have small interview in the inside with a couple of photos. Marissa had just put the finishing touches on my make-up. I looked in the mirror and liked what I saw. She gave me that sexy, sultry smoky eye look. This look simply enhanced the color of my eyes.  The next thing that I had to do was get my hair styled. The stylist that was doing my hair was very popular in the LA area. She went by the name Jazzy J. I had recently got my highlights a lighter shade of blond than before. Jazzy was wand curling my entire head and my hair had gotten a little longer and I knew that it was going to take a minute. After about forty minutes she was done, but she raked her hands through my curls to give that wild sexy look. The concept of this photo shoot was to show off my new products, but at the same time it was showing a sexy young black woman on her grind. I was about to get up and go back to wardrobe when Amber walked in smiling from ear to ear. She made her way over to me looked me up and down.

"Damn girl if I was into girl on girl action I promise I would be trying to hit that."

I just shook my head because this girl was fool.

"Well Amber I'm glad I only like riding the dick!"

"Seriously tho Jan you are gorgeous and I don't know why you never considered modeling. I mean your body, face and that hair is enough to drive a gay man straight."

"Thanks but I am not into this at all, but I know that it is the perks of being a new entrepreneur." I said by finally walking to wardrobe.

While I was in the back Zy and Donte were busy setting up the backgrounds and the props for the shoot. Zy was curious to see who this girl was. He knew she was the owner and creator of JS cosmetics. It was apparent that she was doing her thing. The only other thing Zy knew was that she was from Atlanta. He hadn't seen any pictures of her but hoped that she was easy on the eyes. I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't hear Donte talking to me.

"Nigga where the hell ya head at?" Donte asked with a curious look on his face.

"Man I was just wondering what ole' girl would look like. I mean we done did a lot of photo shoots for some fly ass hunnies and then some that are not."

Donte scrunched up his face and said, "What the hell difference does it make? I mean we get paid for this shit and it ain't like you gone really have a chance with her anyway. So nigga quit dreaming."

"Fuck you Donte."

Donte laughed.

Just as they finished setting up Zy was bending over adjusting the chaise lounge when his eyes were met by some sexy ass red pumps. His eyes continued his slow perusal. He allowed his eyes to travel up her ripped stone wash denim low rise jeans. His eyes traveled to her flat stomach and small waist. He admired the diamond belly ring and the small tattoo on her lower side of her stomach. He moved up to her full breast that were not too big and not too small. Hell they were just right. She had on a white crop top to finish the look with a silver heavy looking necklace. Then he got a glimpse of that beautiful face and his breath stalled in his throat. Damn she was beautiful, hell more than beautiful if possible. Then the more he studied her the more recognition set in.

"Star." He said barely above a whisper.

January narrowed her eyes and she realized it was Zy from her apartment complex.

"Zy what the hell are you doing here?"

He smirked allowing his dimples to enhance in each cheek. He walked closer to me tilting his studying me.

"I am the photographer for your photo shoot."

"WHAT!?" I yelled.

With my outburst Donte looked over and he walked closer recognizing me.

"Damn January!" Donte said while looking me up and down.

"Aye man you with my sister even if you she is a little crazy."

Donte raised his hands backing away with a smirk on his face, but before he got too far away he rubbed his chin as if he was in thought about something.

"Zy she got a nigga and you have heard of him."

Zy turned looking at me then back at Donte.

"Really who is he?" Zy said.

"Jacquees. I used to live in Atlanta so I got wind of a few things."

Zy looked her up and down and then said, "Let's get started."

I was nervous as hell because I was not used to all this posing shit. I finally relaxed after much coaxing from Amber. I did a series of poses standing and some sitting or either laying seductively on the chaise. After a few wardrobe changes and more pictures I was finally done. I walked over to Amber and Marissa taking a deep breath.

"You did good girly." Amber said.

"Yeah you really did." Marissa said in agreement.

We were all just talking and shooting the shit when I felt someone's hands on my waist. I saw the knowing looks on Marissa and Amber's face because I already knew that it was, Zy's ass. I nicely removed his hands from my waist. I turned to him sizing him up. Sure he was sexy, but the fact was I didn't trust anyone and the biggest factor he wasn't Que.

"Look Zy, you and me ain't gonna happen. So don't waist your time." I said turning around.

I guess this nigga didn't take no for an answer because he grabbed my wrist turning me so that I had no choice but to look in his hazel eyes.

"I get what I want Star or do you prefer January?"

"Well I hate to be the barrier of bad news, but in this case Zy, you won't get what you want." I said walking off leaving him there.

Amber came right behind me while Marissa just looked and shook her head. I should have known that Amber was gone start grilling me as soon as she came in my dressing room.

"January what the hell? That boy is sexy as hell. What is the problem?"

"You wanna know the problem Amber? The problem is I am still in love with Que, so with that being said that nigga out here don't stand a chance."

"Well January if you are so in love with him, why the hell are you out here in LA and why is he not with you?"

"It's complicate Amber. So leave it alone."

"Okay but January I hope that you made the right decision in coming here, because you could have done this in Atlanta just as easily. You know what I think?" Amber said while looking at me seriously.

I really didn't want to know but I knew that she was going to tell me anyway. I sighed and looked back at her.

"What do you think Amber?"

"I think that you ran from a life that was good even though it may have had its flaws. I think that you ran from someone that loves you but you were just afraid."

When she said that she walked out leaving me there wanting to hate her for being so right. I decided it was time to head out and got to my shop. Once I walked out I noticed Donte and Zy deep in conversation. Just as I thought I had made in the clear Zy stopped me which caused me to roll my eyes to the ceiling. He didn't even let that phase him one bit.

"Star I am only trying to get to know you and besides you can't run from me because remember we live in the same apartment complex."

I just looked at him and then I thought back to me when my sisters told me a few weeks ago that Que was hanging out with some girl. That made me think why couldn't I do the same thing. So against my better judgment I gave him my phone and told him to put his number in. He did as told and I walked away getting into my car. Having someone to talk to from time to time won't hurt. Shit Que didn't see the problem so why the hell should I? I just hope that I am making the right decision because in the past few months I haven't made the best decisions. Little did January know she was setting herself her for drama that she thought that she would avoid be leaving Atlanta. She didn't realize that LA was about to bring the heat.....