Travis and I agreed to go get some food and kick it. As mad as I was, I did miss him. Tiana still wasn't talking to me so I had to get at least one of my friends back. After we at we headed back to his condo. We always kicked it at my house so it was weird going to his condo for the first time. It was inside this super luxurious downtown building. And when we got inside it was huge.

I walked around his house trying not to seem so amazed the beautiful decor of the house. Travis laughed as he watched me from his kitchen island. I came back to the kitchen and hopped on a stool glaring at him.

"That's it! No more sleep overs at my house"

"I like your place"

"And I love yours! I'm about to put my name over your guest room"

"Compromise! We'll just rotate the sleep overs" he laughed "Next time you can definitely stay over here.... if you promise not to take over my guest bathroom"

"I can't make that promise" I stared toward the all white marble bathroom "It's calling my name begging for me to fill it up with my stuff"

"I hate you!"

"Clearly that's a lie"

He pushed me "You're so grrr difficult!"

"Just make me promise something else!"

He smirked looked at me with a side eye. I shook my head knowing he was going to find something I would never do to get me. He strolled to his room so I followed behind him. He was in his closet looking at different suits.

"Which one do you like?"

"From them" I thought for a second "That burgundy would be bomb! But where you going?"

"WE'RE going to charity gala tonight! My mom is throwing it and I wasn't going to go but since someone is promising to do anything else for me!"

"Whoa whoa whoa! Uh-uh! Not happening"

"Come on Micah! You said anything else!"

"You know I don't do well with---"

"With what?"

"Boujee people" I sighed "Fine but if I'm going I'm going to need a lot of tequila"

"Shut up and help me pick some stuff out"

Travis and I laughed as we went into his closet and put together his outfit down to the cuff links. Once his outfit was ready he told me to follow him. We headed out the house and went to some boutique. I found the perfect white meshish white dressed that showed off my legs without looking to sexy. I bought it after arguing with Travis over who would pay.

When we headed back to the house, Travis started rushing me to get ready. He gave me toiletries and we parted ways with me going to the guest room. I hoped in the shower and got out. I took the lotion out of the cabinet and lathered up. I put on my panties and shoes before looking at myself in the mirror. I was still looking at my body when Travis walked in looking at his watch.

"Micah how lon---" he eyes raised from his watch and his mouth dropped

"Get out boy!" I laughed "I'm about to put on my dress!"

"Damn..." he says under his breath as he walks out

I throw on my dress and grab my purse and phone. I walked out and Travis is coming out of his room again. He smirks at me before hugging me. We laughed and headed down to his car. The whole drive Travis tried to prep me for his family. He said he tried to convince Reagan to come and bring my brother but wasn't sure if they were coming. I laughed at how pressed Travis was about bringing me to his family event, like I wasn't at Olivia's wedding.

When we got there, Travis gave his key to valet before coming around to open my door and let me out. People were taking pictures of the guest arriving so it felt like paparazzi. I laughed as Travis grabbed my hand smiling and waving a people on the way inside. Once inside, Travis pulled me to a wall.

"Let me get a picture of you!" Travis pulled out his phone

"Fine" I laughed posing

Seconds later I had a notification on IG

@trav.barron: Bestie is a baddie 😍 i think I love her 🤤 @ForeverQueenB

I laughed grabbing my phone and pushing him back.

"Your turn now!"

"Nahhh!" he laughed

"No fair! Now stand there and smile! Look pretty for Mama!" I winked

"I don't even know how to feel about that"

@ForeverQueenB: Who told him to go around looking all zaddyish and shit 😍🤤😜 #ThatsMyBestFriend @trav.barron

Travis kept a hold on my hand as he walked around speaking to people and giving introductions of his best friend. It was all fun... until I saw his mother glaring at me.

"Travis" I whispered to him "I think your mom is waiting on you"

"Fuck" he whispered back in my ear "Whatever happen, please don't get upset"

"I'm sure I've dealt with worse"

We started walking towards Travis' parents. As we walked up so did Olivia and Tim.

"Micah!" Olivia hugged me

"Hey girl" I laughed

"On a date with my brother?" she raised her eyebrow

"No just here as a friend"

"Hey sis" Tim hugged me before whispering in my ear "He might be coming so get ready"

I nodded before letting him go. Travis grabbed my hand again as his father and mother join us. Travis kissed his mother's cheek and shook his father's hand.

"Mom, Dad" he pulled me forward "This is my friend Micah"

"Hey pleasure to meet you both"

"Pleasure is ours" his dad pulled me into a hug

"You look familiar" his mother said raising her eyebrow at me "Where did you meet my son?"

"At an art show" I smiled "But I also sang at her wedding"

"She's Reagan's friend"

"Oh" his mother rolled her eyes "Where is Khari?"

"Mom---"

"What? I thought she said she was coming and I assumed it would be with you"

"Well it's not so I don't know"

"Son" his dad gave him a pleading face

"Travis I'm going to go to the ladies room"

I walked away trying to escape the awkwardness of whatever was going on and the boujeeness of his mother. I stood in the handicap stall thinking of who I could call to help me out in the situations. Before I could dial a number I could hear two bimbos walking in laughing loudly.

"Have you called Khari yet? She said she was on her way but she definitely need so hurry up"

"I know right! I called her but she's not answering" the girl sighed "It's a shame that Travis is going to break her face walking around with this broad"

"Where did he even find her? I mean did you see all those tattoos on her?"

"Right! He went from 10 to 2 if you ask me!"

"Really? I mean I love Khari but the girl is a baddie in the face. She might be trash but at least she's cute trash"

They kept talking shit about me while praising this Khari girl. I flushed the unused toilet but they kept going. It wasn't until I emerge from the stall that their chatter stopped. I washed my hands and threw away the paper towel. The whole time they just stared at me with their mouths open in awe. I scoffed at them before walking out and finding the bar.

I was at the end up my martini when Travis' mother walked up and stood beside me. She looked at me through the corner of her eye which made me shake my head. She got some champagne before turning towards me.

"Listen Mickey---"

"It's Micah"

"Right! Listen sweetheart, I don't mean to come off rude if that is the impression you got of me"

"Oh not at all" I flashed a fake smile

"I just want what's best for my son"

"As do I. He's a good friend"

"Just friends?"

"Yes"

"And it will stay that way?"

"I'm not sure how to answer that. I mean Travis and I are really good friends----"

"Cut the sweet girl cramp" she snapped at me "I'm trying to be nice. Just keep my son as your friend. He doesn't need a girl like you around him, changing him into something he's not. I have enough trouble dealing--- you know what just remember, my son will always be what he is. And he is out of your league"

"Wow"

My mouth dropped with my only word as she walked away. Reagan always said her father's wife was a bitch but damn. I got another martini before I stared walking around. I couldn't find Travis so I just started wondering. It wasn't long before I spotted him with Tim and Olivia laughing it up. Just as I was headed toward them some girl stood in front of me.

"Excuse me" I attempted to go around her

"Micah is it?"

"And you would be?"

"Travis' girlfriend... soon to be fiance"

My eyes got big before I bursted into laughter.

"What's so funny"

"You" I calmed down "Look, I don't know what's been floating around but Travis is just my friend and as his friend I'm pretty sure he would've mentioned a girlfriend he had plans to propose to"

"Look we have been on a break but----"

"Not my business" I put my hand up in surrender

"Well Travis is my business and I'm not letting some 2 dollar hoe come between us"

"I'm worth way more than 2 dollars baby girl" I smirked "but feel free to ask Travis. He knows best"

"Look----"

"Khari" Travis said walking up beside me "What's going on here"

"Nothing" I sighed becoming more over this whole event "Your girlfriend was just being spoiled"

"Girlfriend?" he looked between us confused "Khari---"

"I don't want to hear that shit Travis! You fucking around with some south side hoe while you bouncing in and out of my bed. That's not right! She's not even worth your time----"

"Khari stop that shit man"

"Fuck---"

"You know what" I downed my martini before giving it to the girl "I think I've had enough insults for the night. I'm going to head out. Have fun with your people Trav"

I turned around and headed outside. I heard Travis call my name but I just threw up the deuces and kept going. I was almost at the curb when I felt someone grab me. I jerked away only to see Travis looking sad.

"Mic---"

"It's cool Travis" I sighed looking at him "I told you before. We just from two different worlds"

"I didn't know Khari---"

"It wasn't just her. Shit the girls in the bathroom, your mother"

"My mother!"

"Before the night was over, every woman in there would've found a way to tell me how worthless I am in comparison to them. I've dealt with these kind of people before and honestly I'm not doing it again"

"Don't let some people being idiots ruin our night out together"

"I know how this works" I shook my head at him "You got an 'image' to uphold. Go back and be the black Baldwins. I'm going to go back and be the bomb as south side two dollar hoe chick that I am" I laughed "Hit me up when you done cleaning up the mess"

Just as I finished speaking a cab pulled up. I kissed Travis' cheek and go in the car. As I rode off I could still see him standing there in shock. Once he was out of view, I actually felt myself crying. I don't know why but all that shit talking was getting to me.

I stood there in shock as Micah road away. Within seconds, my shock went to pissed and I was headed back inside. I immediately grab my mother and nodded towards the office. I walked away knowing her and my father were behind me. I paced back and forth until I heard the door close again.

I turn to face her and it was clear she knew I was upset

"Ba---"

"What did you say?" I gritted my teeth

"I didn't---"

"Ma! I know you said something so just tell me the truth!"

"Fine! Fine! I told her what she needed to hear! You're running around what a girl like that when you need to be focused on fixing things between you and Khari!"

"There is no me and Khari! We broke up month ago!"

"Oh please! You're out here thinking with your dick instead of your brain! Khari is the best girl for you! Instead you want to run around with this round the way THOT! Please! I'm trying to help you Travis! They are all the same! Looking for a rich man they can suck dry then throw away! You'll never learn! Always looking for the next Ms. Thang! She's no different from Reagan!"

"AYE! You Will NOT Disrespect My Sister!" I got face to face with my mother "For years you've held hate for a fucking child! News flash mom! He cheated on you! Reagan didn't ask to be brought into this world! She's done nothing but respect you out of respect for me and Live! You lost your fucking mind if you think I'm going to let you come for my sister like that"

"TRAV---"

"No! I'm not putting up with that anymore ma! You not disrespecting Rae or Micah! You just said a bunch of bullshit about my friend! My friend! Even if she was someone I was trying to be with, why would you want to do that to her? She's a fucking person ma! Until you realize that" I shook my head "Just leave me alone"

I walked out of the room slamming the door. I shook my head and headed outside. Khari grabbed my arm as I got to the door but I snatched away!

"Travis are you really doing this? You choosing her over me?"

"Khari there hasn't been an us in months! You disrespected my fucking friend for no reason! You just showing me that I was right about you and you not the woman I need to be with!"

I walked off leaving her their with her mouth open. I got my car from the valet and headed to Micah's place. When I got there I knocked on the door until she opened it. She was out of her dress in an over-sized thin shirt that stopped mid-thigh and ankle socks. I chuckled when i noticed the wine glass in her hand.