Ashley POV

Saturday morning

"Mommy you don't have to make everything in your fridge." I tell my mom who i am currently on the phone with. We decided to just meet at her house for lunch and that's where they will be meeting Israel at. Being that my mom rarely has anyone over other than me and her two friends she is excited to have a new guest to cook for.

"okay, okay. I hear you" she says as see her continue to rummage through the fridge through my iPhone screen.

" really mom you already cooked enough last night I'm sure its enough" i laugh as she pulls out loads of food. "hold on mom, Israels calling" I let her know

"okay ask him if there's anything doesn't eat or allergic to" she says before i hang up the phone.

"hello" i say

"what you up to" he asks politely

"nothing making some french toast" i say pulling the bacon from the oven

"i was just checking on y'all... lunch at 3 right?" i glare at the clock on my oven which states 10:36.

"yep... i sent you the address yesterday"

"ight coo ill see you later" he says before hanging up. I finish my breakfast and hum as i eat. Finishing up i clean the small mess i made and make my way upstairs. I notice that it is only 11:21 so i have a little time to do what i do best: shop. I begin by looking at nursery ideas for the baby. It'll be easier to start decorating when we find out the gender. Bri has already took it upon herself to plan a gender reveal party literally two days after our next appointment. I swear she's more excited than i am. After about an hour and a half of shopping for my upcoming birthday, September 12th which . Ill be 24 years old and i have no clue how ill spend it and its only a week and a half away.

Getting up my the warmth of my bed i decide i should get ready for lunch so i can get there before Izzy does. i pull out a fitted collared dress along with some Air force 1s. Hopping in the shower i wash my hair so i can do a wash and go style. Getting out i make sure to moisturize my skin. I then proceed to my hair and makeup. When i finish it is going on 2:45, so hurry and finish dressing myself and head out to my mothers house. With traffic not as bad as it usually is i got there in about 8 minutes. I hop out and walk into my mothers home taking in the beautiful smell of the cooked food.

Walking closer into the kitchen i hear my mother and Alek talking.

"so ill as of next month i'll be opening a new branch in the city." Alek says i guess referring to his fathers business. I can't really say too much about his business due to him not telling me too much information about it and for legal reasons. Lets just say Marketing is apart of it.

"so youll be here full time" i say happily as i give them both hugs.

" yes i will" he says smiling. He's wanted to come back to the states since the day he left. He always said it was because he didn't want to leave me and mom for too long. I actually was glad and not only because of the baby but because i miss my cousin and now he won't have to visit every two years. Only thing is that mom treats him like a big baby. I bet he won't even stay in the high-rise condo he has 10 minutes away from her house.

"so where is Jerusalem? Its rude to be late no?" He asks trying to be funny.

" Its Israel and he isn't late it just hit 3" i say hitting his arm.

"Late as i said. and my mother has cooked all this food for him like he's important" he mumbles

"Alek. закрой свой рот" My mother says as i chuckle.

"what ma? You never cook like this for me" he says sadly. See big baby.

" I literally cook whatever you ask when you are here so don't go there" She says.

Ding Dong. the door bell rings. Mom rolls her eyes and heads towards the door. Staying in the kitchen i hear her greeting her and telling him that she's a hugger. I shake my head before i see them entering the kitchen. He gives me a side hug and asks me if im fine before trying to dap up Alek. Of course Alek being a asshole he just looked at him.

"ALEK" mom yells at him before he daps Izzy and walks into the dining room.

"don't mind him" I tell Izzy before showing him to the dining room and taking a seat. Mom had already had all the food set up and began taking off the aluminum foil. She decided to make soul food being that she didn't know what he would want to eat. My mouth waters as i look over the jumbalaya rice, chicken, cornbread , greens, yams and everything else. Of course lets us know that we can eat and gets up to fix Alek's plate as he sits back mean mugging Izzy. Out of instinct i grab Izzys plate and begin piling food on it.

"i got it" he says trying to stop me

"no your fine." i say going to the other side of the table to continue to place food along the plate. After finishing his i give it to him. He says a small thank you and i pick up my plate and begin the same process. After i finish we are all sitting down, mom says a small grace and we begin eating. I am in heaven as i eat the food my mother cooked.

"so what is your relationship with my cousin Israel" is the first thing the Alek asks setting down his fork. I was a little shocked that that was the first think he asked.

"we are just focused on coparenting and building a friendship since we are going to around each other for a while" izzy says as i take a sip of my water.

"I just want to make sure you aren't going to leave her once she has the child to raise it alone" he says bluntly.

Izzy POV

"I just want to make sure you aren't going to leave her once she has the child to raise it alone" Alek says.

"Alek-" Ashleys mother Melyssa says

"its fine i understand were he's coming from " i tell her calmly "i can assure you i am here to stay in my childs life. I know taking her through court didn't seem like id be here but i only did that because due my high profile i had be sure that she wasn't trying to pin a baby on me like many girls do nowadays for money" i start. "growing up with my father in my life has made me the man i am today and id not only disappoint him but myself if i were not here to take care of a child i helped create." I finish looking him in his eyes. The room goes quiet as we all wait for him to respond.

"well alright bro. Just don't fuck my cousin over or it'll be no more you" he says laughing and getting up to give me a hug. He said it in a joking manner but ion think bruh was playing .

"well Israel, so far you seem like a nice young man... i just hope your looks don't deceive." Melyssa says taking a sip of her wine smiling at me.

"Alright now can you cut the pound cake ma" Ashley says greedily. I look over to her plate to see it empty causing me to laugh.

" you better slow down ash, you'll be as big as a house" her mother joked causing all of us to laugh. The rest of the lunch went smoothly as we talked getting acquainted with one another. I learned it was only the three of them in the states, and the rest of their family was in russia and california ill ask ashley more about that another time. Also from just there conversation that Alek pretty much took care of both women. Although Ashley had her own money he still provided her with her house. That helped me understand why he was so protective over her.

As we left i hugged Melyssa and dapped up Alek.

"don't be afraid to call or stop by anytime " she say to me. She let me know that she gets bored alone in the house and would like to get to know me better.

"Take care of my god child"he pats my shoulder before running off to the kitchen. Where i hear him yell "ma don't put up the cake yet" i laugh as i turn back to Ashley who is putting her shoes back on. She gets up and ask me am i ready. Nodding my head i open the front door for her.

"that wasn't too bad was it?" She asks as we walk towards our vehicles.

"naa it wasn't ma" i say before we reach the cars. "what you about to do" she asks me turning around

"Nothing about to go get ready for this show" i let her know opening her car door for her.

"okay well be safe" she says reaching out for a hug. After a short hug she hops in her car and drives off. I get into mine and select some music to get hype to before looking at the clock i se that it is already 7:30. I need to go so i can make sure everything is in order and still get dressed and get a tape up. Since im between management i have to make sure this temp is doing everything right.

After going through everything at the venue and a sound check i finally make my way to the dressing room. Looking at my phone to see its almost 9 and a notification from ashley letting me know she made it home safe. Walking in my dressing room i see Nique sitting there on her phone. She looks up smiling and try to give me a kiss.

"Naa its fuck me remember" i stay still upset. She gave me blue balls over that shit.

"im sorry daddy, that's why im here to make it up to you." she says seductively.

"how you gone make it up" i look down at her, licking my lips. She smiles and goes to lock the door.

"I still gotta get ready and go on at 10:30 Nique" i say before she leads me to sit down on the couch. I watch as she gets on her knees and unzips my pants before tugging on by briefs.

"that's more than enough time baby" she says before she gets to work.