I packed up my make-up and grabbed the view things I needed for this turn around trip home. I couldn't stop smiling. I called Travis last night and told him I wasn't going to make it today. He was calm about it but Keith called me an hour later saying how hurt he was. Keith, Carmen, and Ralph are the only ones that know I'm coming.

I rushed out the house into Dave's car. We headed to the airport and he was giving me advise on what to do. I made sure he wasn't getting ready at his house tonight already. I also had Ralph set up his place all romantic for when we leave the party.

I didn't fly private this time, but I was in first class. I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. I listen to music and wrote a couple of songs down while I waited to get home. Dave had pushed me to get back into song writing. I never wanted to be a singer but I love making music. I actually sold a couple of songs while I was stripping. Nobody knew about how I made so much money but I was doing a lot of hustling.

The plane landed and I took off. I only had a carry on because I did have to go back to Miami tomorrow afternoon to finish the shoot. I got a lyft to my place and the beautification started. I went to my favorite nail spa and got a mani/pedi. After that, I had a few girls from the club who did hair and make up come hook me up while texting everyone. The plan was to come in 30 minutes after him as a surprise.

I was done with everything right on time for the car to come get me. I took a quick picture before heading to the car.

I was so excited that I had butterflies in my stomach. As savage as I can be, I have always been a hopeless romantic. I love the idea of Travis' face lighting up the minute he sees that I came all the way here just to share this with him. I knew he would be happy. I was almost there when my phone dig from a random number texting me.

I froze looking at the picture of him an Khari... I didn't know what to make of it but I wanted to brush it off. I felt my romantic side going back to hide behind the savage. It had to be someone who was being messy but how they got my number I didn't know. I locked my phone trying to shake the thoughts out of my head as I felt the brick wall begin it's building.

"We are here ma'am" the driver spoke

I looked up and saw a few people still arriving. I texted Carmen to meet me in the restroom before I got out of the car and headed inside. It wasn't easy hiding from people when I had no clue where they were but I made it to the restroom and Carmen was putting on her lipstick.

"Honey! I love the dress!" she smiled but it soon dropped when I didn't "What's wrong"

I sighed and handed her my phone

"The fuck? Yo I just got here, when did this happen?"

"I don't know" my voice was soft "Carmen I'm trying not to think... but I can't control it"

"Hey hey hey" she put my phone down and grabbed my hands "Don't let some asshole ruin what you and Travis are building! You came up with this whole plan---"

"For him to be in her face though?"

"I know and I think we can raise hell later... but right now. Don't let them win"

I nodded and sighed before getting myself together and walking out with Carmen. We headed inside and apparently interrupted Travis speaking which led to all eyes on us... well me since Carmen stepped aside to hid. I looked at Travis as he looked shocked but happy.

I walked into the crowd and stopped once I was surrounded enough to blend in.

"Umm as I was saying. I really appreciate you all for coming and celebrating the various new contract we have signed. We hope to build this company more and grow our clients to be their most successful. Thank you everyone for your help and support. My mother and sister who helped tremendously in the planning of this" he looked directly at me "And especially my beautiful girlfriend who flew in from work just to be here. The support you all give me is amazing and drives me to keep moving forward. Thank you"

Light music started as people began to talk and once again mingle. I walked away from where I was and headed to the bar. I got a glass of my favorite wine and waited. It wasn't long before I felt his presence behind me.

"How?" he spoke

I turned to face him and smirked. I took a sip of wine before putting the glass down and my napkin on top of it. I wrapped my arms around his neck looking into his eyes.

"I told you, I support you in everything you do. I made it happen because... because I love you"

He pulled me into a kiss that was deep and passionate.

"I love you too"

"Let's mingle. Your dad told me how these things go" I laughed

We kissed again before I grabbed my glass and we started walking around. Travis introduced me to a few of his employees, his business partner Terry, several clients and their wives, and more of his family and friends. A lot of people commented on me leaving work in another state just to support him. Mostly it was his clients who seemed to be impressed.

We stood near the front with his dad talking as his mom walked up with Khari and a woman who looked like her. They all looked at me like I was a leaper. I shook my head smiling as I held Travis free hand with mine. He interlocked out fingers before kissing our hands.

"Travis don't be rude" the woman spoke

He chuckled nodded "My bad... Aunt Karen, this is my girlfriend Micah. Baby this is my godmother Karen... and you know Khari"

"Nice to meet you"

I extended my hand but she just looked at it and nodded while sipping her wine. I chuckled before taking my hand back and looked around for Carmen. I was over these situations happening.

"I thought you couldn't make it" Travis' mother spoke "Got caught up with work"

"I wanted to surprise Travis"

"Well we're definitely all surprised"

"I couldn't disappoint him" I looked at him "He knew that"

"Did he?" Khari smirked

I ignored her but Travis spoke up.

"I did... just didn't expect this"

They began to talk to Travis about things that I had no concern with. I excused myself to go talk with Keith and Carmen. Carmen knew I was really watching Travis with Khari while I was gone. He didn't seem phased by her but he did allow her to touch him while she laughed and stand closer once I was gone. I knew the signs of a cheating man... I just couldn't believe Travis was cheating. He really didn't seem pressed about her. I honestly felt bad for letting that picture get into my head....

That is until she whispered in his ear and he started to blush. He stepped back from her as she grab his hand. When he didn't let go I almost broke my wine glass until Keith took it. I shook my head at Carmen before walking outside for some air. I made sure to tell her to stay back though. I definitely wanted to be alone.

When the air hit me I felt myself about to cry. I couldn't shake it. I finally took out my phone hoping someone could bring me out of this.

"Hello?" his voice was raspy so I knew he was sleep "Sunny?"

"DJ..."

"What's wrong? Why you crying?"

"I'm not... yet"

"What happen? Did you go?"

"Yes! Only for someone to send me a picture of his ex all in his fucking face right before I pulled up. Then I walked away and she all in his face again! And what his stupid ass do? Fucking nothing, my G! I'm so fucking pissed right now!" the tears started rolling "I did all this shit for this? For another nigga to do this shit to me?"

"Sunny chill"

"DJ you gotta be kidding---"

"No I'm not!" he sighed "Look, I know you love this dude so you in your feelings because you scared. You trying to find something in nothing. Is he right? No. But he also aint doing nothing that can't be talked about"

I nodded as if he could see me.

"I know you scared... but don't run away from this. Deal with it head on. Maybe he ruin tonight, but that's okay because their will be other nights. Handle that shit ma! Don't run away like he don't mean shit to you"

"Deeeejaaaaaay" I whined

"Man you turned down Chris fucking Brown for this nigga" he laughed "Yeah my nigga told me! Stop acting like having feeling for somebody and being a loving fucking woman is weak shit. it's not and you gotta learn that"

"Loving get you hurt D"

"I know... but it also get you moments and memories that are priceless baby girl"

"Okay"

"Handle that"

"Heard Ju" I mimicked him

We both laughed before I hung up. I went back inside and fixed my face in the restroom before heading back to the party. I went back to Keith and Carmen and decided to just ignore Travis for the rest of the night. It wasn't something I wanted to do but I knew I would blow up and ruin this if I didn't. He eventually tried to come get me but I just sat there and looked at Carmen. He got in front of me so we were eye to eye and I felt mine water.

"Baby talk to me" he grabbed my hands but I pulled away

"Just... do you"

I got up and walked off to a service room that looked like a dressing room. I paced the room trying to calm down. I felt the hurt turning to anger and I was losing it slowly. Got just didn't want to be on my side though. Khari had to come in smirking at me.

"What?" she asked "Just wanted to check on you?"

"Leave... Now" I kept it short

"I just wanted to say sorry" she sighed "I know what is like to be hurt. Travis and I just have something special. He doesn't want to hurt you and neither do I... I mean it's not easy being an orphan I'm sure..."

She kept talking but I just saw red. I was going for her but right before I could get her Travis was pushing me back. I fought to get out of his arms and kill her. Travis yelled at her to leave but she just laughed. I wouldn't calm down and I guess it started sinking in that my crazy as was going to get to her somehow so she started to leave.

"It's on sight bitch!"I screamed as she walked out

"Micah! Calm Down!" Travis yelled at me

"FUCK YOU!" I pushed him away

"Whoa---"

"Just go Travis! I should've just stayed where I was at!"

"Baby just talk to me"

"For what?" I yelled "I did all of this for you! For your stupid ass! Look at me! You think I want to be here? With them?! I do it for you! I fucking love you Travis! I told you I love you and you don't give a fuck!"

"What are you talking about Micah! I do love you!"

"Really?" I grabbed my phone and threw it at him "Because that sure don't look like it to me"

"What?" he looked at it "Baby it's not what you think. She was making a joke and grabbed my face. I couldn't just push her away because people were taking picture of me before she even walked up. I promise---"

"Don't! Don't promise me shit!" I was now in tears "I didn't even give a fuck about the damn picture... but I walk away from you and she jumps on yo ass. Touching you, whispering in your ear, grabbing your hand! And what do you do? Fucking stand there like your girlfriend wasn't just on your arm!"

"Baby---"

"Stop fucking calling me that!"

I sat down and put my head in my hands and cried. I honestly didn't know what the fuck was going on with my emotions but I couldn't stop. Travis moved to kneel in front of me and rub my thighs.

"It wasn't appropriate... I'm sorry. She said something and I was shocked. I didn't even realize she had my hand until my mom said something then I pulled away. Khari is fucking with you baby. I don't want shit to do with her. I don't even see her unless her and my mother are together. I told all them to keep her away from me so I don't smack her ass"

I looked at him without responding.

"I know it's not fun playing nice, but I can't just lash out when people do shit I don't like. I honestly try my best to ignore it because it doesn't even matter to me... You do. I love you Micah. We been friends almost a year and dating for half that time... you took my heart the day I met you... don't forget that baby"

"I don't think I'm the one forgetting"

I stood up and pushed pass him to leave. I went and found Carmen and Keith. I convinced them to take me home. I didn't say anything to anyone, I just left. I went back to my place and crawled in the bed crying again.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt like it wasn't a big deal. Even if it was, I didn't feel like it was Travis' fault anymore. I still couldn't stop crying though. I cried myself to sleep not wanting to deal with his constant calls and text.