MALAYAH~

Graduation day is finally here. I couldn't believe it London and I were finally graduating. We already started celebrating last night and even this morning, bottomless mimosas for us. I was lost in my thoughts while walking across the stage
"Malayah Jackson"....

Smiling I made my way across the stage hearing my family and friends cheer for me made this the best moment of my life so far. I was finally getting my Bachelors degree. Working these last 4 years and studying business management now my next plan is to save and start my business.

The graduation finally ended
I didn't even care about tossing my cap up I just wanted to go eat.

Having the whole family with me made me even more complete on this big day. Everyone was here except for Bri and Josiah.

2 weeks ago
Since the incident with Trell . That night we got the call Ryan and Josiah went out to figure things out leaving me and Bri up all night worried. After they came back it was obvious what they have done it will all over their clothes. I remember being in the bathroom watching Ryan scrub his body clean from whoever's blood was on him.

"Please Ryan just tell me what happened"

"Just go to sleep Malayah, it's nothing to worry about"

"It's always nothing to worry about, What should I worry about then? Huh? Should I worry that my boyfriend and his friends are murderers. Should I worry about what i'll have to tell my parents what you do for a living when you meet them?"

he stepped out the shower and dried off not even looking at me. "You can tell them the truth, that im a tattoo artist. That's it that's all" He walked past me into the bedroom

I was about to respond but his phone started to ring "Hello.. yeah, I can be there in like 30 minutes... iight cool" he ended the call and started looking for something to wear.

"Again??"  I was beyond mad at this point. Not only have he not made time for me but we weren't even having sex on the regular a quickie and its all business after. I felt like I didn't have a boyfriend I had a damn friend with benefits.

"Look I cant keep explaining this shit to you either you get it or you don't"

"Okay all I want to know is what happened to Trell?"

He walked over to me this time looking me in my eyes. "We got him Trell safe, but the price that comes with what we had to do to get him isn't cheap" he sighed "just stay by my side and I promise you it'll all be worth it in the end. Once I got shit situated they can have that street life. Ill be over and out of it..Its above me now" he laughed

"You think everything is a game" I smirked "But really promise me that it will all be over soon"

"I promise"

For some reason I believed him.

JOSIAH~
This basketball practice today hit different from any other one. I was honestly tired. I been going to class,taking care of jr and bri since she been all sad and shit lately, Running some errands with Ryan and Phor, playing ball, and I just picked up a internship recently that I really needed.

I think god heard my prayers since practice was cut short, I packed my shit up quick and left out, I'll shower at home. I really needed to sleep but tonight I heard everybody going out to some club and me and the guys from the team needed a celebration. No losses this season.

Getting out the car I used my key to unlock Bri's door. I would've thought someone else moved in. Since Bri been sad she hasn't really cooked or been interested in doing anything. But today must of been a new day, The house was spotless clean and music blasting. I made my way over to the stove to see what she was cooking. Chicken, baked macaroni, greens, and cornbread. I just knew today was my lucky day.

"Ohhh fuck you just scared me, I didn't hear you come in"

I was confused this morning she was sad now she a new person. "You okay" I examined her face to make sure this wasn't a clone

"Yes im fine I just had to realize the best thing that has happened to me is family, I am grateful for everyone and everything who has helped me in my time of being down. My brother isn't in his best shape but I thank god everyday that he is at least alive." I nodded "So I decided to just get myself to together plus.... London told me about the internship you have baby im soo proud of you" she hugged me

"Thanks its nothing too big, just to help start my career you know"

"Trust me it's better than what a lot of other people are doing with their lives..So how did you want to celebrate I can call my sister to see if she wants to babysit or.."

"Damn I kinda had plans with the guys they wanted to celebrate with me since after this season ill be too busy"

"Ohh ok"

"Damn dont say it like that" I started to feel bad

"its fine, the food is ready I dont know if you wanted to eat before you go out or what" she said nonchalantly

"Look how about I just go to the club for a little just to get drunk, no longer than two hours, then I can come back home break you off, and still have something planned for us tomorrow"

"Sounds like a plan" she smiled "I love you"

"I love you more"

"please don't let me down"

2 hours later

The club was packed today but we had V.I.P so it wasn't a problem for me.

"Man we been here twenty minutes and you still sober" My homie Jay said

"I ain't alcoholic like you, you came in the club already drunk"

"Ayee im not a alcoholic I just appreciate alcohol... a lot"

We laughed and he signaled for the bottle girls to come over

I laughed the team always had someone planned for me. The bottle girls came over with sparklers and a huge ass sign that said "Congrats Josiah" , and 10 different bottles. I hope they different think I was drinking ten different drinks.

"Drink Up man! You being a punk over a lil alcohol now" Now you know im the drink master.

I picked up the Gallon of Hennessy and chugged half of it down

"Damn I said get drunk, not die" Jay laughed

"Fuck you man, It's my night" I finished the gallon off, making a face after I felt that in my chest.

Just then some girls came into our section, They were bad but they ain't look better than what I had at home. One of the girls came over to me "Hey, I've been watching you throughout the season I just have to say you are the best to ever step foot on that court" she smiled

"Thanks Im still working on being better though" I glanced at her features she was about 5'6 nice dark complexion, body sat up like she just got off the surgery table, full thick lips and hair down her back, I was fucking with it but like I said I know what I got at home.

"You dont mind if me and my girls chill in yall section" she asked

"Hell yeah yall can be here" Jay said as he had one of her friends dancing on him

"Yeah yall good"

I had to get myself together that Hennessy was catching up to me. I decided to shake it off and opened up the D'usse the bottle girls brought me. The team was already drunk and doing their own shit at this point so I might as well drink up. I started to drink the D'usse straight from the bottle not even noticing that ol girl was still next to me

"Whats your name?" I asked

"Ohh It's Dasia im sorry I should've told you that instead of me bothering you about basketball" she laughed

"It's cool" I sat down This club scene was alright but now that I was drunk It was fun

City Girls 'Act Up' came on and these females started acting like they was at a concert

"Real ass bitch give a fuck bout a nigga" Lies.

watching them rap the lyrics didn't even bother me, Being drunk I got my own music playing in my head. I looked over to see Dasia twerking and looking back at me. I had to look around to make sure she was really looking at me. She stood up grabbing my hand "Come on it's just a dance loosen up" she turned back around pressing her ass against me. I took another sip from the bottle as I danced with her not even thinking about the consequences. After dancing with her she whispered in my ear "Can you come with me really quick I left something in my car and I don't wanna walk out by myself" I thought about it and said fuck it

"Yeah let's go"

The next morning

*Ding.Ding.Ding* The sound of constant text message notifications woke me up.

"Bri, man turn that shit off" I said not opening my eyes

"Who is Bri?" A unfamiliar voice said

I sat up quick looking around not even remembering anything. "Who are you?" I got out of the bed and started looking for my clothes

"Umm Dasia, from the club we had a long night together what did you forget"

"How the fuck I get from the club to the hotel?"

"Well we were both drunk and you insisted we go somewhere and chill, Since we were downtown you just said Fuck it and got a hotel room... you never said anything about having a girlfriend so who is Bri"

"I wasn't supposed to even be with you, let alone have sex with you"

"Ohh we didn't have sex well.. I just gave you head but by the time we were about to actually Fuck I felt sick as hell from those shots and I threw up, but you helped me and we just chilled for the rest of the night"

I didn't believe shit she was saying.

I found my phone it was 12:23pm in the afternoon and couldn't believe how many missed calls I had from Bri, Jay, some more people from the team,Ryan and London "Fuckkk" I ran my hand over my face

"Look it was cool meeting you, I wish you the best in life and umm yeah bye" I opened the door getting ready to leave out

"dont you wanna meet up again sometime maybe even later

"Nah im good love, enjoy" I walked out the hotel and straight to my car. I shot a text to jay and some of my team mates letting them know I was alive and good.

Pulling off I made my way home I decided to called London to see what she wanted

"Hello" I said

"Are you fucking stupid? Why weren't you answering last night you had Bri calling us talking about you missing and your team mates couldn't find you"

I interrupted her "I think I cheated on Bri"

"What do you mean THINK... you can just Think stuff like that either you did or you didn't cheat"

I shook my head

"I gotta make shit right with her i'll get back to you later" I hung up on her

As i pulled up to Bri's house I took a minute to get myself together in the car. Once I got out and walked up to the front door I had to say a quick prayer.

I unlocked the door and was immediately greeted with Bri's angry ass stare.She sat on the couch with her arms folded " Im not even gonna ask where you were, just get your shit and go"

"Look I can explain I lost track of time and.."

she laughed "josiah I dont even care just do what I said and get out my house."

"You not gone hear me out?"

"NO! I want you out!"

"Damn thats fucked up the first time I mess up you wanna kick me out, I been there for you at all times no matter what it was"

"Im really not trying to hear it Josiah"

"Fine i'll go home but Im not moving my stuff, Ill come back everyday until you're ready to talk"

"There is nothing to talk about. So just be prepared for your stuff to be on the front lawn tomorrow"

I sighed "why do you have to be so difficult Bri Damnn!"

"Me, being difficult? Never"

"Whatever have it your way.. damn can I atleast say wassup to jr"

she stood up "one minute and thats it"

I walked past her feeling her presence right behind me.

"Wassup man" I sat on the floor by Jr. I could tell he was happy to see me.

Bri watched up from the door frame for a few minutes then left. After a while with jr.
I peaked back into the front room

"You ready to talk?"

"Josiah I just have a question and I don't want you to lie you know honesty means the most to me soo.. We're you out all night because you was with someone else or no"

"No"