JAY~
"And what about the plan we had set"

"It's all good man, I had a few of the guys set it up and take control of it" Nas responded. Nas, Nahmir and I were all close friends when we were younger. When Nahmir was killed by Ryan and Trell bitch ass I had to lay low especially since we worked for him. Nahmir got money hungry and started pulling some foul shit on his end. But I was more of a lowkey person collect my money and go undercover. But shit happens, I knew about Nahmir and London in the past but I didn't care the past is the past we in the future now. I dreamed of her everyday in my cell. Nas told me she was married now and her lame ass dude was a rapper. Since I been in here so much has changed I heard Trev was killed not a shocker he was a hot head it was bound to happen I told him to stop fucking with Malayah but he didn't listen. Out of everyone we knew Nas and I were left standing and my release date was coming up, yes on parole but that wasn't going to stop me somebody has to pay for the shit that's been going on.

"Iight bro, I gotta head out and make sure shit straight you know, but I'll be here next week to come get you"

I nodded and rubbed my hands together "pay back time"

"No doubt, stay cool and aye don't get into no shit you know they would be quick  to keep you here"

LONDON~

I twirled the pasta onto my fork before bringing it to my mouth "mmmm this is so good"

"I told you! The best pasta you ever tasted"

We were at a restaurant enjoying a little time to ourselves since his schedule is always busy.

"You were right, I'm glad we finally got this time together with you going on tour soon and filming with the show, I didn't know when you would be available"
  He sat his fork down "I know I'm sorry but we done shooting for the show so that gives me some time to be home plus the tour doesn't start for another month."

"I wish I could go" I whined.

"You got bigger things going on I want you to focus on your new moves now"

"Are you going to be there at my launch since it's a day before the start of your tour?"

"Wouldn't miss it for the world" he smiled "Besides I paid for most of it so of course I'll be there"

"And I couldn't thank you enough for it"

We got boxes for the rest of our food and paid the bill. I held on to his arm as we walked to the car. My facial expression changed when I seen the same bitch from Instagram claiming to be his baby mama leaning against the car.

"I tried to Dm you so many times why didn't you answer phor?"

"Who the hell are you" he replied. I was now tying my hair into a ponytail just in case she wanted to act tough.

"You're one delusional ass female I thought I told you to stay away from us"  I spoke up

"Girl you don't even know who you're married to his ass is the father to my child"  I walked up to her and got in her face "Pure lies that baby looks just like you, and you aren't to good to look at" Phor pulled me back

"Stop arguing with this clown she want some clout now that I think about it I do remember you. Hotel party in LA last year you was the stripper that let my homies run a train on you and now you claiming I'm your baby father, I left before they even touched you. But I get it in the most successful out of everyone who was there You looking for a come up" He dug into his pocket and pulled out a hundred dollar bill and threw it at her "There's you clout, now get the fuck on and off my car"

She looked stupid as hell as she moved away from the car. I kept my eyes on her as I walked to the passenger side "Hoe get your priorities straight" I spat and got in the car.

The ride back to the house was silent and awkward
"Phor are you one hundred percent sure that you never touched that girl" he smacked his teeth and looked at me "I'm asking because you're not about to have me arguing and looking stupid if what she is saying is true"

He parked the car "I can't believe you think I would even touch her, she looks infested as hell" I let out a chuckle. "Why would I even touch her when I know what I got at home"

BRI~
No one has seen Nas lately but I'm sure he would be back in Texas soon. I blocked Nadia's number as well I wasn't about to risk anything with my son.

I sat up in bed as Jr. snuggled under me. Flipping through the channels I settled on Love and hip hop Atlanta and sat the remote down. I picked up my phone and contemplated calling again. Josiah hasn't answered his phone all day. I drove buy his job earlier and he wasn't there. Ryan said he hasn't heard from in either. I was worried but yet thinking he was doing something sinful.When I heard the front door open I quickly sat my phone down. He walked into the room looking tired. "Why you still up" he walked past the bed and went into the bathroom starting the water so he could take a shower.

"I was worried and I couldn't sleep I haven't heard from you all day neither has anyone else. What were you doing"

He pulled off his shirt throwing it into the dirty clothes hamper "Bri you know when I'm not in the office what else am I doing?"

"I know but you usually would send me a text or atleast call it's 3 am"

"I'm fine now just had a lot of stuff to go over. Just relax and get some sleep" he kissed my forehead and walked past me into the bathroom. I looked over at the stand where he sat his phone when he walked in. Grabbing it I started to go through the messages and call logs to my surprise. Nothing. Only a call to his mom and a few messages from co workers. I sat the phone down and picked up jr. carrying him to his room and putting him in bed. Going back into our room I sat in bed and waited until he came out of the bathroom. I ran my fingers through my hair and thought about how I wanted to approach him about what's been on my mind. Once he returned back into the room I smiled and waited until he got comfortable in the bed. He laid on his back and started to close his eyes. "Why are you staring at me Bri"

"I wanna ask you something"

"Can it wait till the morning?"

"No" I was tired of working around his time

"Alright go ahead"

"I feel like we aren't connecting as good as we should Josiah. You literally put work before your family and I'm not just talking about me and jr. even your mother and sister. I feel like we are still in the dating stage I see you whenever I can see you and that doesn't feel to good on my end. You may not feel that way because you have a different look on situations but I hope you understand what I mean"

"I'm sorry I'll try to make time" he didn't even open his eyes.

I shook my head and pulled the covers back off of me. "It's always I'm sorry and never you fixing the situation"

He sat up "Why are you so mad I said I'll try to make time"

"You've been trying to make time since the day we met, when am I going to feel like a married woman Josiah? You make time when you want too"

"You tripping right now, just lay down"

"You just don't care huh?" I chuckled that's fine "Don't start tripping once I give you the same energy"

He stared at me "Are u done, what's wrong with you lately you been real moody" he reached over rubbing my stomach

I pushed his hand back "Don't touch me"

PHOR~
I was finishing up at my meet and greet before heading over to London's launch party. I was about to be two hours late but I didn't expect this many people to show up. I took a few more pictures and then signaled for security that it was time to go. Until I looked up and seen the same girl that's been on the internet claiming to know me. She watched my every move as I left out the building. Her ass was sneaky and was definitely up to something and I wasn't calling for it. Once we pulled up to the launch party I was greeted by a few of the venue workers. They offered me a drink but I declined I had a flight to catch in the morning and lord know I'm a drinker so I would definitely miss it if I gave in.

"What's up bro" Ryan dapped me up "Man just living it up, getting ready for this tour, let me know when we will be back recording for the show I'll be sure to have those dates clear"

"Alright no doubt, you stay safe in the road man"
I nodded and went to find London. "She was at the bar and Malayah" but she was smiling she twirled the straw in her drink as they engaged in a conversation. I walked up to them giving Malayah a hug and kissing London on the cheek but she didn't budge "what's going on" she ignored me and kept twirling the straw like she was in a trance. "London!" I made a confused face and looked at Malayah

"Jay is out of jail" She whispered "I'm gonna go find Ryan London, we will still be here all night if you need us for anything" she nodded still looking forward. I turned her chair around and she started to cry.

I pulled her into a hug "It's alright ima make his ass suffer for what he did London"

"But you're gonna be gone, what if he comes after me or Malachi" she sobbed

"I promise that's not going to happen. I'll have you spend the first weeks on tour with me" I looked around making sure no one was listening "I'll have Ryan set something up while we're gone trust me he won't get far in Chicago" I gave her a napkin as she wiped the tears away. "Fuck all of that it's your night, have some fun, be proud of your accomplishments you don't really know too many people with their own boutique. There's some reporters here go tell them your story."

"I'm pretty sure they came for you"

I shook my head "Nah if anything they are here for us we come as a package but tonight it's your turn" she gave me a faint smile and got out of her chair walking over to the reporters I smiled as the cameras were all on her.

MALAYAH~

We cruised down the street with the top down. It felt good to have the wind blowing through my hair thank god I didn't have my wig on today. We reached a red light and I looked over at "Ryan and smiled "I love you so much" just as he looked over at me and respond a car pulled on to the side of us and opened fire then pulled off. It happened so fast I felt unreal. I snapped out of my thought looking at Ryan's shirt which now had two blood stains on them. I screamed and got out of the car running over to his side. Near by people ran over to the car asking did I need help. It was now or never "help me move him over I'm taking him to the hospital" I called Phor and told him to "follow my location it's any emergency" then hung up

A guy who was on the phone with 911 came to help whole others told me where the nearest hospital is before I could finish my conversation I pulled off and sped to the hospital. Looking over at Ryan who was breathing heavy and starting to cough up blood I stared to panic. I pulled into the hospitals emergency room drive way and got out going to the passenger side. The emt driver who was sitting in the driveway got out "Hey you can't park here" I opened the door and pulled Ryan's body out "I NEED HELP" the emt quickly came to my side and the other went to get a stretcher. I watched as they talked and tried to keep Ryan calm as they put him on the stretcher and wheeled him into the hospital I ran after them until they wouldn't let me anymore further. I slid down the wall as tears escaped my eyes. I've never cried this hard before in my life. Just then Phor and London came running into the hospital. "What's going on I seen blood, where's Ryan" I couldn't respond I just sat there crying and holding my knees up to my chest. London came over comforting my body as Phor went to the receptionist to find out more.

London put her hands on the side my face "it's going to be okay Layah, be strong and let's pray"

I sobbed "I can't lose him. He's my everything"

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THIS CHAPTER PUT ME IN MY FEELINGS AT THE END😫 I pray that everything will be alright. 🙏🏾

PREVIEW OF BOOK 2 WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW 😄