I watched as Micah got dressed for the dinner but didn't say much when we got to the lobby, I stopped her and made her look at me. I quickly took her picture before pulling her into a hug and kiss.

"Baby we don't have to go if you really don't want to" I kissed her neck

"Travis I'm not thrilled but I mean eventually this will happen so instead of it being at some super bougie function, dinner at a restaurant just seems more appropriate" she laughed "I promise I'm fine. Even if my girls weren't coming... you're all I need to be at peace"

"Thank you bae"

We walked to the car and got in. I posted Micah on IG before starting the car and pulling off.

: Sometimes you gotta be her peace ☮️ #Mine❤️ #BestFriend #MyQueen👑@

It wasn't until we pulled up to the restaurant that Micah pulled me into a kiss. We just stared at each other for a moment before getting out and letting the valet have my key. I looked at the time as we walked in. We were a couple minutes late but I wasn't pressed.

Once we got to the table everyone was there. It was a large round table in a private room in the restaurant. Everyone was seated so that I was sitting between Carmen and Micah. Beside Micah was Ralph and Rae. Next was Olivia and Tim, with Khari, David and his wife beside. I was pleased that no conflicting people actually sat beside each other. We all shared greetings as we sat down.

We were able to order and everything be cool, but of course Khari had to stir the fucking pot.

"Well this isn't our usual group" she sipped her wine "No formal introductions?"

"Well" Olivia smiled "Everyone knows Rae, this is her boyfriend Raphael. Umm Micah is umm Travis' girlfriend. Ralph and Micah are siblings----"

"Isn't that cute" Gabby smirked at Micah

"Right" Olivia niavely agreed "Oh and you all know Keith as well. Keith is engaged to Carmen"

"Micah's best friend" Carmen spoke cocking her head to the side at Gabby

"Umm you all met us but this is David's wife Gabby and our friend Khari"

"Pleasure is yours I'm sure" Khari spoke looking at Micah

Micah sipped her wine not speaking a work, which made me laugh.

"Something funny Travie" Khari asked me batting her eyes

"You wouldn't get the joke dollface" Micah spoke up without looking at her but turning to me instead "Right babe"

"Right" I smirked

"So" Gabby put her glass down "Newbies, what does everyone do? You know for a living?"

"You first" Carmen spoke

"Well" she rolled her eyes "I am a mother and wife"

"Those are careers now?" Carmen asked looking at Micah who shrugged

"You?" Khari spoke

"I'm an artist. I co-own a studio"

"I'm a surgeon" Keith spoke up making me and Ralph laugh

"What about you Ms. Micah" Khari spoke

"I'm a business woman. I mind mine. You dollface?"

"A model"

"Hmm interesting"

"What---"

"Ralph you do tattoos right" Tim spoke up

"Yep own my own shop with my little sis"

Micah and Ralph shook up laughing

"Rae you still teaching?" David asked

"Yup. Just moved from 5 year olds to 5th graders"

"Now everyone's acquainted" Olivia smiled

Before anyone would speak again the food came. We all ate in an awkward uncomfortable silence for a few minutes. Eventually us guys started talking while the ladies stayed silent. Then it became then men in one conversations while Olivia, Khari, and Gabby had their own.

I watched Micah as we all talked and notice her texting in her lab. I looked to see sure enough so were Carmen and Raegan. I shook my head and let them do them. Whatever was going to keep the peace was fine with me.

TEXT:

This bitch got one more time to look at Trav before I drown her thirst ass in the water pitcher 🙄

Carmen 9:20pm

It ain't even that deep sis 😂

Raegan 9:21pm

Tell her Rae! Just let the hoes be mad! Mad hoes love to poke 🤷🏾‍♀️

Micah 9:21pm

Fuck that 🙅🏾‍♀️ we check hoes like chest over here! Shit at this point, she begging for Travis to nut on her damn salad!

Carmen 9:23pm

Rae choked and I yelped out a laugh at Carmen's message. I fan my face trying to breath and not choke on my salmon while Rae drank some water. Everyone stopped at looked at us except for Carmen who at at her food like nothing was wrong.

"Baby girl you good?" Travis rubbed my back

"Yeah" I took a deep breath before laughing with my head down

"Care to share with the rest of the group" Gabby spoke up

"Nope!" Ralph shook his head eating again

"Well" Khari spoke "Do tell. We'd love to hear this little joke"

"It's nothing" Rae smiled at Carmen who was now laughing silently with tears in her eyes "Right"

"Yep"

"Right"

Carmen and I both agreed. Travis looked at me before shaking his head. I leaned over and kissed his neck causing him to chuckle and grab my thigh under the table.

"Rude much" Khari rolled her eyes at us

"Chill Kay" Travis shook his head

"Just saying---"

"Saying what?" Rae rolled her eyes back

"I think Kay is just saying it's rude and tacky to be trying to fuck a man a dinner table" Gabby spoke but kept eating "But you wouldn't understand"

"Exactly"

I shook my head before standing up and walking away from the table. I walked into the ladies room and paced the floor trying to calm down. The door open and to my surprise there stood Ralph.

"I'm trying Ralph---"

"Why?"

I looked at him puzzled.

"Stop trying to be somebody you not sis. I'm not saying go embarrass yourself. But you really letting some females disrespect you? For what? Travis has seen all sides of your crazy ass and he's still hear. Stop fronting like you not lethal with them hands and yo words"

Before I could respond, he turned around and headed back. I grabbed my phone and text Travis 'sorry' before walking back to the table. As soon as I sat down he looked at me confused. I wouldn't look at him but I kept eating. Everyone was silent when I got back so I didn't speak either.

"I know things are a little weird" Olivia spoke "but I think we should all try to get along and be respectful.... Kay"

"What?"

"Gabby"

"I can't help if she can't handle the truth"

"We really want to speak in truths baby girl" I looked at her for the first time tonight "You know what it is so please don't do it. I'm really trying to be nice here but you know how I get down"

"Does your man" she smirked

"Why wouldn't he" I laughed "See you airhead hoes hide shit from the man you with. I don't have to because he not dishing out allowances to me. If he wanted to step off he could. He not though"

"Yeah I'm sure having some whore fulfill his fantasies is keeping him real satisfied"

"Your husband would know now wouldn't he"

I smirked at her as her face dropped. Ralph, Carmen, and Rae were all poorly holding in their laughs. I was done playing nice. Travis was just going to have to forgive me in the morning.

"Bitch---"

"Now baby girl you know how I feel about that bitch word"

"Fuck you! All you did was hop from one successful wealthy man to the next"

"Get your facts right baby girl! I aint hopped nowhere"

"Chill B" David spoke up

"Don't talk to me boy" I rolled my eyes "Before I hurt you lap dog hoe feelings for real! You know what it is too play boy"

"This is really the trash you want to deal with Travie? Over me?" Khari spoke

"You can chill out with that shit. You know nothing about me to speak on me" I looked at her "I promise you we not even on the same level love"

"Probably the only smart thing you've said" she stood up laughing "You think I give a fuck about Travis playing with your stupid ass? You're just a slutty toy that he'll get tired of and come running back like he always does! You hoes really think our men want you? Because you suck some dick! Newsflash! YOU'RE JUST A NOTHING ASS FUCKING WHORE!"

By the end of her speech I was standing and so was Carmen who had moved to be stand beside me. I looked at Travis who was staring at ole girl with his mouth open and a shocked look on his face. I shook my head before looking around the table and nodding my head.

"You know I could and should say a lot to your little outburst" I sighed "But you're really not worth my time and energy. You want me to be trash when really it's you. You spoil little rich thots expect respect when all you know how to do is get on your knees and open wide"

"And swallow" Carmen added

"Ladies---"

I held up my hand not even trying to hear when one of the guys was going to say.

"No" I shook my head "I'm not done. Baby girl check your facts. So here are some fact about me. I have two fucking degrees and own my own fucking business while working with two friends on theirs. I make my own money and pay for my own shit. You ask you parents or your man for permission? Bitch I give the permission. You wish you could be me" I smirked "Baby girl you couldn't make it a day in my shoes. You not woman enough to fuck with me. So have a fucking seat and stop acting like the fucking trash you want me to be so bad. We good over here"

I picked up my purse and moved my chair to walk away. Carmen was right beside me the whole way. I made sure to stop and pay for everyone's meal just to be petty. Carmen and I got into Keith's BMW and headed to my house. I was over dealing with these dumb ass hoes and they air fucking heads. Ralph text me to check on me but I just told him I needed to chill.

When we got to my house I was left with my best friends, my favorite wine, and my thoughts about the evening. The longer we sat and drank the worst my anger got. I was livid....