♥Here is the first chapter, I type it on my phone so I'm sure there are mistakes I don't catch. If anyone spots any, point them out to me, KINDLY. I'm nervous to post...but here it goes! The video above is the music that starts the story out. Devil In I By Slipknot.♥

♥Jayla’s POV♥

'Step inside, see the devil in I. Too many times we've let it come to this. Step inside, see the devil in I. You'll realize I'm not your devil anymore.'

"Ughhh, it's too early," I moan as I cancel my music alarm on my cell phone. I always wake up at six o'clock in the morning for work, and I always complain. However, owning my own bakery, For Heaven's Cakes, is completely worth the early morning wake-ups.

"Come on, Cardi, let's go make some coffee," I tell my cocker spaniel puppy. She rises off my bed yawning as she stretches, like she has the most difficult life in the world. Yeah, I'm tired too, baby girl, I think as I slip into my warm fluffy bunny slippers before walking out of my bedroom.

I walk into the kitchen to start my coffee pot and gather my breakfast things out of the refrigerator. I'm fairly predictable when it comes to breakfast; I eat the same thing for breakfast at least four times a week. Cheesy grits and scrambled eggs with Starbucks coffee. I also have a few cups throughout my workday since Starbucks is next door to my bakery. Guess you can say I'm a little obsessed. I tend to go into 'bitch mode' without my caffeine, well according to my friends.

After a shower to begin my day, I dress in my dark blue jeans, a basic black T-shirt with my black and white Jordan sneakers. A perk of owning my own business is I'm able to dress how I want at any moment. I'm not the type of woman to use a lot of makeup, like many others. My daily routine consisting of a tad of foundation, dark eyeshadow (normally) and mascara. I play up my eyes more than anything to make my bright blue eyes 'pop' out more. Not that I need any help in that area.

My long thick black hair is pulled into a French braid that goes past my shoulders. I always keep it up and out of my face at work. The struggles of having long, thick hair is unreal at times. I'm the type of woman who can wear a sexy dress and killer heels yet I will also rock a pair of basketball shorts and a tank top like it's nobody's business.

If I had to put a label on myself, it would be a pinch of a princess, part emo and a touch of tomboy with a whole lot of sass and mouth. But I hate labels, just love me for me. That's a big problem with the society today, everyone judges others and slaps nonsense labels onto an innocent person.

I glance at the clock and notice it's time to leave for work. By the time I drive to work, stop next door to Starbucks to get a venti Iced Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte, I arrive exactly on time at 8:30 A.M. to open up my bakery.

Soon customers begin to roll in to pick up and place orders, Fridays are always busy for me. I glance up as the bell on my door chimes, indicating a customer is walking in. I see my stunning best friend, Lily. As she sashays up to the counter, her long blonde hair swings behind her.

"Hey, Jayla babes! Cancel your Netflix plans for tonight. You, Zoella and I are going out," Lily tells me as she takes off her sunglasses, revealing her beautiful green eyes.

I roll my eyes before responding to her. "Seriously Lils? You've been trying to get me to go out for the past six months, and I always tell you no. Answer is still the same doll, sorry to let you down."

"You're not saying no tonight! We're going to club Poison, I'm not taking no for an answer. You haven't had a night out in so long. Before you say 'I don't have anything to wear', just know I have you a hot outfit in my car!" Lily replies with a smirk. Damn her and her sneaky ways!

"You know what-fine! I'll go with y'all tonight." I give in, knowing she wouldn't stop asking until I agreed to go. Truth be told, I really was just going to continue my binge of Greys Anatomy on Netflix. Lily knows me way too well. Other than my sister Menha, Lily and our friend Zoella are the only two friends I hold close to me.

She slips her sunglasses back on, lets me know she will pick me up at 9 P.M., blows me a kiss and walks out of the door. Soon as she leaves the phone starts to ring.

"For Heaven's Cakes bakery, how may I help you?" I greet the person on the other end of the line as I pick up the phone.

"Hey Jay, when Lily stops by let her know I can't go out tonight. Something..yeah...something came up." It is our friend, Zoella, rushing out a weak excuse to get out of our plans for tonight.

"She just left Zozo. Wow, the one night I'm going out with her, you bail on us. What gives Zoella?" I ask her, she is acting more odd than normal. Zoella is the spunky one of the three of us. Her bailing on going out to a bar is more than odd, it's very suspicious. Plus, her pathetic excuse makes me question her real reason for bailing tonight.

"Nothing, I just can't go." She hangs up the phone suddenly without saying goodbye. Something is definitely going on with her. I wasn't one to pry; if she wants to tell me what is going on, she will eventually. A few more busy hours of baking and decorating cakes pass by and it is finally time to go home. A night out with Lily will be a good, enjoyable time, I think.

After getting home, walking Cardi and washing a load of laundry, I was glad to be taking a shower. As I step out of my bathroom in my black Victoria's Secret bra and panty set, I'm shocked to see Lily sitting on my bed scrolling on her phone.

"Damn Lily, you really scared the hell out of me." I yell at her as I try to get my heart rate back to normal.

"It's about time, slow poke." She laughs while handing me a very short black skirt with a matching top. "Oh, by the way, you need to get better locks on your door. I broke in within minutes." I know my friend all too well to know that she isn't joking.

Oh boy, I'm already starting to dread giving into this woman so easily. What the hell, why not. I slip into the outfit and pair it with my favorite pair of black boots that come up a little past my knees. As Lily applies the finishing touches of my makeup, I tell her about my call with Zoella. Lily rolls her eyes, which causes me to wonder if something is going on between those two. I begin to feel nervous about tonight for some reason, but keep my emotions to myself.

"You'll be fine, Jayla, it's just a bar. Who knows, you may find the man of your dreams tonight, or at least your wet dreams," Lily says as she cracks a laugh. This girl can make me laugh at any moment and brighten my darkest day. I'm thankful she is my best friend, I would be lost without her and Zoella.

The Uber arrives, and we climb in to set off to Club Poison, just a short ride downtown. As we step out of the car the first thing I notice is the extremely long line to get into the door. Great this will take forever!

Lily grabs my hand and we go straight to the front of the line and she talks to the bouncer. "Hey, Wesley, how's my favorite bouncer tonight?" She asks him as she slides her hand up his huge bicep and seductively winks her eye. I notice his cheeks turn a rose pink color as he glances at Lily from head to toe and licks his lips. She is wearing a short pastel green dress that hugs her curves. She reaches up on the tip of her toes to kiss him on his check, leaving a smudge of her lipstick.

"Hello, Miss Lily. How are you doing, beautiful? You and your friend can go in," Wesley says as he releases the clip to the hooked rope that is blocking the entrance off from the waiting patrons.

The music inside is thumping so deeply I can feel it deep inside my soul. We walk over to the bar and Lily orders her drink first. I glance around at the inside of the bar, the lights and decor entrancing me.

"What will you be drinking, darlin'?" A deep southern voice asks, bringing my attention to him. I spin back around to the bar and the most amazing crystal blue eyes I've even seen on anyone, come into my line of vision. But for some reason, his eyes avoid looking into my own. His caramel complexion looks smooth and screams for me to caress his face. His full, pouty lips beg to be kissed. Woah, snap out of it Jayla. "Well, sweetie, have you decided?" He leans down on his elbow and smiles a gorgeous 'melt your heart' type of smile.

"Oh, sorry– yeah, give me– A Long Island Ice Tea." I finally get the words out as I feel a rush of heat come across my face and chest. I've never been nervous or so worked up to the point my speech wouldn't come out.

"I like a woman who can handle a strong drink," He says winking as he walks across the mixing area to make my drink.

Hmm, he has a great ass as well. Maybe this won't be a bad night after all. Some music, a little alcohol and a gorgeous man to look at!

What can go wrong?

♥A/N♥

This is Jayla's outfit for the night, but take away the long sleeve top.

This is Lily's dress she is wearing!

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Just so y'all know - I am so nervous about y'all reading my story. It took me a bit to write it out on my phone. I have more chapters wrote on paper, including a steamy, sweet smut part. So stay tuned if you enjoy!

In this novel there with be fast love, imperfect relationships, abuse (physical and mental), psychological disorders, fights, gunshots and even death. Be prepared for a fun ride. The first few chapters are a little slow just so y'all can get a feel of each character, then the story will pick up speed!

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This chapter is dedicated to mr_mendes_saved_me

**After chapter 6 all of the graphics, moodboards, character created photos and any other image is made by myself, unless stated otherwise. All images on the Cast page are from Google and I edit them on PicsArt.