It's been almost a since Micah left and I was planning to kick it with the fellas. I hadn't really talk to anyone since the dinner but Tim asked me to kick it so I was planning to make it happen. When I pulled up I instantly laughed seeing Marcus walking away from a little chick hopping back in the car. I got out and we shook up before heading inside of the bar.

"My boy got out with the fellas. I guess that means Micah is still gone"

"Yeah, she said the first video went great. When they got there she basically had an idea and they let her fly out a couple of her friends. It's crazy though. Now they doing another one in Miami I think"

"Damn that lit"

"Yeah but I can't wait for her to come back"

"I already know yo in love ass missing my bestie---"

"Aye just because that's my lady doesn't mean you can be here best friend now"

"Not best friend! Bestie there is a difference" he imitated Carmen and Micah "She my sis now though for real"

"Stupid"

I shook my head as we walked up to Tim who was drinking a bear and watching a game. He got up and dapped us up into hugs before we all sat down.

"Where yo man at?" Marcus immediately asked about David

"Don't know" Tim shook his head "He been real MIA lately"

They both looked at me but I just scoffed.

"That's yall friend at this point"

"Damn Trav" Tim shook his head again "Yall gotta chill with all that"

"I'm good. My girl good. I'm not worried about them"

"How is B?"

"She was pissed I'm not going to lie... but we talked it out and we're great. She you know signed a contract to be a temporary choreographer for this director that does music videos. She did one last week and now she in Miami for another one. She said it looks like they gone move into a permanent contract"

"Damn B bossing up on em" Tim smiled "Tell her to make sure she shoots it my way before she signs any new contracts"

"You know Micah don't forget about details when it comes to business"

"You right"

"So about this banquet?" Marcus sipped his beer "You really bringing Micah around everybody again"

"She encouraged it. I think it'll be different with my parents there but I'm not worried about it"

"Really?" Tim seemed surprised

"Yeah... this last time my mom seems a lot better with Micah. I don't know maybe she's coming around"

Marcus scoffed "And hell is freezing over slowly"

We laughed and joked while drinking our beers before we headed our separate ways. I was headed to meet my mom to finalize things for this event. I had sent her my guest list of colleagues and potential clients. We decided to have it Friday which I wasn't thrilled about since Micah wouldn't be back until Sunday.

When I got to my parent's house, I notice a couple cars in the drive way. I headed inside and was unpleasantly surprised to see my sister, Gabrielle, Khari, and their mothers along with mine. I shook my head before walking inside the room.

"Hello ladies" I greeted before kissing my mother and sister "How are yall"

"Good" my mother spoke "You're just in time. We were looking over some of the decorations and food. You know the small details"

"You don't need me for that ma" I smirked at her "You know I trust your judgment"

"But this is your event"

"I know that"

"Fine just look over the menu" she handed it to me

"So Travis who's your date to this event" Gabrielle's mother asked

"My girlfriend Ms. Lorraine" I said without looking at them

"Really? But isn't she out of town?"

I looked up then at my mother and sister before shaking my head.

"Was that not suppose to be shared?" my mother asked

"Doesn't matter ma" I sighed "The menu looks fine to me"

"It'll be an open bar too" Olivia smirked at me

"My favorite party accessory" I pushed her "Well I gotta get up out of here"

"We shall see you son"

I started walking out only to be stopped by Khari's mother.

"If you do need a date Travis, I'm sure Khari would love to help you out. You two will always be friends. I'm sure that girlfriend of yours would understand that"

"Aunt Karen, I really appreciate it, but I'm good. If my girlfriend isn't there, I know why and can do just fine on my own"

I hurried out of the house and headed to the outlet to shop a little. It wasn't a formal event but it was black tie so I didn't mind buy something new. I also called Marcus to meet up with him and tell him about my mom's little set up. I wasn't surprised by it but I was slightly disappointed.

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I packed up my bags as we closed set for the day. I felt someone staring at me only to look up and see Dave with a smirk on his face talking to Parker. Dave decided to fly out with me and my girls from the club that came. He rented us a house to stay in for the shoot and everything.

I walked up to him and Parker smiling. Parker gave me a hug before we headed out. Dave and I joked around before he pulled up at some building.

"Where we at DJ?" I looked around

"I found a stu and needed to check on some track. Chris here too though"

"How long we gone be? You know I love my sleep"

"Always have" we laughed "Not long I promise"

"Alright... let me call Travis real quick then I'll be in there"

"Bet"

I waited for Dave to get inside the building before I decided to facetime Travis. I missed my baby and was ready to be back with him. It wasn't the same sleeping alone since we spent almost every night at each other's places.

"You ass" I laughed as "I miss you baby"

"I miss you too baby girl"

"What are you doing?"

"Living from getting a new suit for this event. I told you they picked it for Friday right"

"Somehow I figure it would be just before I come back" I shook my head "We don't finish shooting until Sunday afternoon if we lucky"

"I don't want you to feel like you have to come back. You don't have to prove anything by coming. I'm proud of you for being the boss you are. Just handle your business and focus on that"

"Travvvvvis!" I whined "Don't do that! I'm really hormonal and sensitive right now and you being too fucking perfect. Going to make me cry"

He laughed "I mean it baby. Trust me I can handle one event by my lonesome. I already did it when I first started up"

"I guess"

"What about you? How is the video coming?"

"It's great! I used some of my budget to fly out more girls so I have a total of ten. I even picked Tiana. We not talking but she came so I guess it's a start... Oh and it's super weird being around all these celebrities"

"Any of them hitting on you?"

"A few" I giggle "but I moved my promise ring over and started holding up my hand when I speak"

"I can't" he laughed hard "Let me see"

I showed him my left hand and he laughed harder seeing my promise ring looking like an engagement ring. We laughed and joked some more before we got off the phone. I was once again tempt to say I love him only to chicken out at the last second.

I shook my head as I headed inside and locked Dave's door. I was so deep in my thoughts that I didn't realize I was at the door until it open to Chris Brown himself.

"Oh snap Micah really is here" he smiled "Come on in beautiful"

"Thanks Chris"

I walked in and sat down on the empty couch. I looked around and noticed Tiana and two other girls with two of Chris' people. Dave really only traveling for me so he only had his body guard who was out from with the receptionist flirting.

Dave went in the both so I just sat there watching him until I noticed Chris beside me smirking. I shook my head ignoring him while vibing to Dave's flow.

"You the first woman to ever ignore me"

"Is that so?" I spoke still not looking at him "Well I am an innovator"

"I can definitely see that"

"Hmm thanks"

"So what's up with you and my man D?"

"DJ is my best friend" I laughed "Has been for years"

"Yall ever tried to be more?"

"Why?" I finally looked at him only for him to shrug "I can't say we never blurred those lines but that was when we were kids. We grown. He just my bestie"

"I see"

"Plus I got a man" I flashed my ring

"He's a lucky man" he licked his lips "Tell him don't slip up because his replacement is waiting"

I laughed "How you know I would even be interested IF I was single"

"I don't"

I shook my head as he leaned back with his arm around me. We vibed, smoked, and joke throughout the session. We took pictures and played around like some big kids that didn't have to work in the mornings. Dave and Chris switched in the booth but both spent about two hours on they shit. Dave noticed me going to sleep and decided to take me to the house. He wasn't pressed about being at the studio. On the ride home I told him my plan for the week and he promised to help me make it happen.

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