-few days later

Eden

"What should we do with this?" The movers asked, holding a painting

"Hang that painting on the other wall please" I instructed them

They nodded and complied.

"Where's the couch I ordered? That was supposed to be coming in with the rest of the stuff" I talked to the owner

"The date has been pushed back a couple days. It should be here on the 29th"

"The 29th? That's after my opening. Where are my guest supposed to sit?"

"Eh" he shrugged "I can send in a substitute couch until yours arrives"

"Yeah, do that. What about the tables? I haven't seen them yet"

"What tables?" He asked, looking at his paperwork in confusion

"You gotta be fucking kidding me" I chuckled in disbelief "I ordered black tables three weeks ago! Find them or I swear you'll regret it" I yelled in frustration

He stood there, looking dumbfounded

"Go get them!"

"Yes ma'am, I'll see what I can do" he ran off

I sighed and rested my hand on my forehead.

This is all I've ever wanted, I need my opening night to be special. I just hope everything turns out right.
  My phone rang in my pocket, interrupting my thoughts. I pulled it out and answered immediately, seeing it was my baby.

"I miss you" I said to Chris

"I see, the phone didn't even ring twice" He chuckled "I miss you too baby girl. How's the building coming along?"

"Horrible. They basically lost all my furniture or it's either got a delay on it. The only thing I have is the few paintings I ordered" I explained

"Lemme talk to the owner" he cleared his throat

"Alright" I wasted no time going to find the owner and giving him the phone

He gave me a confused expression before taking it "Hello?" he placed it to his ear

I could hear Chris's loud voice and he wasn't even on speaker. I couldn't make out what he was saying , but I know it wasn't pleasant. I could tell just by the look on the man's face.
Part of me would've felt bad, but I didn't. This man has been an asshole to me since I ordered my stuff. He needs a good talking to.

"Yes sir" his voice trembled as his shaky hands gave me the phone back "I'm sorry, I'll get all your stuff in right away" he walked off

"Babe" I chuckled "You scared the man"

"He tryna play with you, your time, and your money. I don't appreciate that"

"Thank you baby" I blushed "How's everything going?"

"It's going ok." He sighed

"Did you take anybody with you?" I asked

"Yeah. Two of my workers"

"Good. Now, when you coming home to mama?" 

"I'm not sure yet babe, some of the stuff is taking longer than expected"

I smacked my lips "Babe"

"I'll be back before your opening though, that's for sure"

"Promise?" I asked

"I promise."

"Gimme the lips through the phone" I said

"Tuh, I ain't bouta kiss you through the phone" he chuckled "You corny"

"You gonna find me even cornier when I hold out on sex. Now gimme the lips"

He quickly made kissing sounds through the phone.

"That's sad" I laughed at how extra he was being

"I can't have you holding out, your body is like crack to me." He said "A nigga been having withdrawals already and it's only been a few days."

"Maurice, go away" I chuckled lightly

It's good to know that his body craves mine like mine craves his.

"I seriously do gotta go though" he sighed

"Alright" I smacked my teeth "I'll talk to you later"

"Alright sweetheart" he said, hanging up

"Ma'am, we found all your items" the mover came up to me

"Thank you" I let out a sigh of relief

Chris

"You over there boo loving with ya girl and shit. Nigga we got work to do" Josh threw a pillow at me

"Chill" I chuckled "She comes before this shit" I tossed the pillow back

"Sounds to me like you in love, big bruh" He said, cutting up the drugs and dividing them into bags

"I just might be" I nodded, feeling a grin spread across my face as Eden crossed my mind

"Y'all in here being all sappy, grow up. That bitch probably just want ya money" Candice said

"Bitch, you better watch yo mouth" I warned

Normally, I don't call females out of their names. But when I feel the need to, I do it.

"Why you even in here? We only need you for bait later. Just in case some shit goes down" Josh added

"I'm in here because y'all enjoy it" she responded "Both of y'all wanna fuck me, you just keep lying to yourselves. Like I said, grow the fuck up"

"Now normally, I don't let my workers talk out the side of their fuckin' neck." I grabbed my gun "But you're a female, so I let you slide" I stood behind her "This the last time I'm letting you get away with saying slick shit." I pulled her head back and placed the gun in her mouth

She glared at me with tear filled eyes.

"Keep fuckin' with me and I promise you'll regret every word." I said through gritted teeth "And you know I keep my promises" I removed the gun and sat back down

She got up and rushed out, crying hard.

"She emotional as hell" Josh said, shaking his head

"Fuck her emotions, she better be worried about her life" I zipped up the duffle bag "Now let's go get this cash"

Merry Christmas 🎄😘!
As a gift, I'll be publishing one more chapter.

Thoughts?

-Carlisha ❤️