********One Month Later***********

It's been a crazy month. Micah and I have honestly barely had time for each other. She's been planning her studio opening with Carmen, while flying out for days at a time to do two videos. We really only spend the night together because she says she can't sleep without me. Her opening was Friday and i was excited that we would finally get back to spending time together.

I had been skipping Sunday brunches with my family so I decided to just hang out with Tim since he been asking to meet up. i pulled up at this breakfast spot too meet him. I was surprised and irritated to see that David was with him. They were deep in conversation until I walked up. I shook up with Tim and nodded at David before I sat down.

"What's good Tim? D..."

"Shit been crazy honestly" he sighed looking at David "How things been with you?"

"Pretty hectic so I understand"

"How's Micah?"

"She's been busy with the videos and the studio but other than our crazy schedules we've been good. You know just kicking it"

He nodded and there was a couple minutes of silence.

"Fuck" Tim leaned back "Look Trav there's something we gotta talk to you about"

"We?" my eyebrow raised

"Yeah" David sighed "Look dude, I know you hate me but this aint even about all that"

"One: I don't hate you. Two: what the hell are you talking about"

"David... some shit got to David and as much as I don't want to believe it. It would be fucked up if I didn't tell you---"

"Tim what are you talking about"

"Tell him"

David sighed before giving me a tablet with pictures of Micah with Chris Brown.

"I was in the club with some guys from work. One of the chicks said they told her I was with B. She said she had something I needed to see. She sent me that and said while they were doing videos her and Chris Brown were.... they was messing around"

"What?" I chuckled "You expect me to believe that?"

"Look, I don't have shit to do with this"

"Travis---"

"No Tim! This some fucking bullshit! You thought this was okay? You bring this nigga to tell me my girlfriend is on some sneak shit?"

"Man fuck that pass shit Travis!" Davis hit the tablet "Look at this shit!"

He played a video of them on the couch looking like they were about to fuck, but they stopped and started laughing. Tim turned it up and sat back.

Chris: I like that though

Micah: yeah i know we both want it

Chris: fuck out lives and seize the moment

Micah: (laughs) damn that's dope

Chris: Come on (they stood up) aint nobody at the studio. You can jump on this and be back before anybody notice you gone

Micah: Alright let's go... but don't tell Dave. He would be on my ass about this shit

The video ended with them leaving. I didn't know what to say or how to feel. I got up shaking my head and left them there. Tim called me but I just kept going. My head and my heart were in a battle and I didn't know what to do.

I had to clear my head. I let my dad know I was going out of town for a couple days. He let me know he'd tell Micah since I was in an emergency. My dad knew I didn't leave town for a break unless I was overwhelmed with stress. I drove for three house until I was at this country-side house my great-grandfather left my dad.

I had no signal and was free from everyone. Free to think and figure out what to do next.

It took hours of calling around before Mr. Barron called me Sunday night. Travis called him before he apparently left to clear his head. I hadn't seen him since Sunday morning and was laying in his bed alone. I couldn't sleep without him so I went and grabbed one of his hoodies. It smelled like him so I drifted off missing him.

Every day I would spend hours calling Travis and sending text while preparing for the studio opening. His father was the only person he would contact. Mr. Barron was sure that Travis was dealing with something and just didn't know what to do to handle it.

By Wednesday, I was stressed and crying my eyes out every moment I got to myself. I stop trying to get in contact with Travis. I stopped talking to everyone except for Carmen. We had everything ready and the big night was going to be everything. We invited all the people who knew would support and had everything planned to a tee.

Now it was Friday and I was ready to get the opening over with. It wasn't going to be the same without Travis. I knew he was coming but I just couldn't wrap my mind around what could be bothering him that he needed damn near a week alone. I shook all my thoughts and feelings to the side to get ready with Carmen.

"Still haven't heard from Travis?" she asked

"No" I sighed "I don't know what happen. Everyone been saying the same thing. He was fine the last time they spoke and he won't answer them either"

"You think he's coming"

"I know he is" I spoke to convince myself more than her

"Don't worry we got this"

I nodded as we finished getting ready. It wasn't long before we were both ready and headed to the studio with Keith. Keith was escorting us both inside. When we got there, people were outside taking hella pictures and I couldn't understand why. Our studio was popping in the community but nothing where paparazzi would be there.

When we got inside, I figure out instantly why so many people were there. Dave was standing with Ralph laughing it up. I rushed over and hugged both of them excited about tonight. I hadn't told them about Travis' disappearing act but I didn't plan on it either.

I mingled and talked like everything was fine before Carmen and I went to the mini stage we put in to greet and thank everyone.

"Thank you all for the support you've given us" I spoke into a microphone "Carmen and I have been best friends for years and always joked about making our dreams come true by opening a studio. She does are and I do dance"

"Micah and I both will be holding classes on the different floors so feel free to explore. We have class sign ups on our floors. Thank you all again. Our friends, our families, and all the supporters of the arts. We didn't think the turn out would be like this but it's surreal and amazing"

"Thank yall both" someone spoke into the mic "I thought I'd surprise my best friend Micah"

I realized it was Dave walking up and he wasn't alone. Chris was with him.

"Micah knows we go hard for the arts so we had to show up and show out" Chris spoke "Micah choreographed our music video soooooo"

"With the help of Ralph" Dave pointed at Ralph "We got Micah to install these screens but what she didn't know is, we are premiering the video tonight, exclusively here"

People started cheering while I blushed with tears in my eyes. I hugged Dave then Chris before the lights deemed and the video started.

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When the video ended the crowd cheers and was super turnt. I looked at Carmen and we hugged before the DJ started the music again. Dave and Chris were taking pictures so I headed back to Ralph who was now with Reagan.

Just before I could get to them, I spotted Travis with Tim and Olivia. He looked tired as fuck but also mad. I shook my head and kept it moving. Whatever the issue was, I wasn't ruining tonight for it. Reagan noticed Travis too and looked surprised. She knew I hadn't heard from him and looked at me for a reaction.

"Ralph can you get me a drink babe" Reagan got him to leave "What the hell is going on B?"

"I have no clue"

"He told me he still wasn't speaking to Live just last week"

"I'm not sure what's going on. He hasn't even come up to me" I shook my head "I don't know what the fuck I did... but I'm tired of being worried about it. I just want to talk it out so we can move on. It seems like there is always fucking issues between us"

"I'm sure----"

"Micah"

We were interrupted by Travis calling my name. I just looked at him and waited for him to show me love or congratulate me, but he just stared at me. There was something in his eyes that I wasn't use to.

I sighed before going in for a hug. He barely hugged back and felt tense in my arms. I nodded before walking off to find Carmen. I made sure to mingle with her until the night ended. I felt Travis watch me the whole night but never did he speak. Carmen was ready to fight him but I just wanted answers. Dave, Ralph, and my mom started to notice the distance between us. They all asked but I said nothing.

Carmen and I saw everyone out and I decided to lock up myself. Carmen left with Keith leaving me alone. Travis was still there standing by the door but he still hadn't spoke to me. I set up the list for the cleaning crew before heading toward the door. Travis stood so he was in my way, stopping me from leaving.

"Oh you ready to talk now?"

"Micah---"

"No! Five fucking days you've been gone! I get nothing! I'm calling your dad every day just to make sure you're alive! Why? What is wrong that you shut me out like that?"

"I needed time to myself... I had to think about some shit"

"Think about what?"

He sighed before going in his jacket and grabbing and envelop. He handed it to me without speaking. I opened it to pictures of me with Chris while I was shooting his video in Miami.

"This why?" I asked confused "I don't under----"

"Are you sleeping with him?"

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me Micah!" he raised his voice

"And I think I heard wrong!" I raised mine "What the fuck kind of question is that?"

"It's a yes or no! You fucking him or not! Because that shit got me think----"

"Thinking fucking what?! Who gave you this?!"

"Does it fucking matter!"

"Yes! Travis I was fucking working!"

"THAT'S WORKING?" he screamed "Micah you better fucking explain this shit before I lose it"

"You really believe that I'm cheating on you?"

"You not giving me a reason not to"

"I'M YOUR FUCKING GIRLFRIEND! THAT'S NOT ENOUGH OF A REASON?!"

"NO! I'M JUST SUPPOSED TO TRUST YOU! THIS WHAT YOU BEEN DOING SO WHAT'S DIFFERENT NOW? YOU STRIP AND FUCK WITH NIGGA WITH MONEY RIGHT? RIGHT? I'M SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE BECAUSE YOU GOT ME, YOU JUST THREW THAT SHIT AWAY!"

I felt the tears roll down my face.

"Fuck you Travis" I shook my head "I can't believe you actually said some shit like that! Over some bogus ass pictures that aren't even true! Those were video shots! I as showing the model how the scene should look!" i wiped my face "And this! We were playing around with how he would do a video to a song I was writing"

"That's not fucking playing! Do you hear how this shit sound?" he shook his head chuckling "I was ready to throw away every fucking this for you! I was ready to cut off my family for you! I loved you Micah" he had tears roll down his face "But they were right all along! You just like the rest of them looking for a nigga with money to get a come up"

I froze feeling his words cut me deeper than anyone else's ever has. He was breathing hard, crying, and staring at me. I nodded my head and wiped my eyes. I had to tuck my feelings and be strong.

"You know what Travis... if you can believe some lies over me... if you really feel like they were right, like I'm just some bottom of the barrel trash that wants you for money or some shit. After all the fucking fight I did and the bullshit I dealt with for you— cool. There's really nothing else for us to say. I'm just another hoe right? You clearly don't know me and I don't know you. So let's end it now"

"You don't even care" he shook his head "You have no remorse for dogging me?"

"I Did Nothing Wrong!" I gave him the pictures back "I will not feel bad for being in love with you. For bending over backwards to be with you and make you happy. You want me to feel bad for all I did for you? No" I wiped the tears that flowed uncontrollably "I'm not! I did everything right! I loved you... I love you! If you can't see that... if you can't see the truth---"

"I knew the truth before I came. I just hoped you could be honest with me. You didn't...."

"You know what" I grab my stuff "You do what you gotta do Travis... but you're making the mistake. Not me"

He nodded before walking out of the door completely. I locked the door before breaking down completely. I laid there for hours just crying until about 4 in the morning. I finally went home and got in my bed. I made sure to text everyone important that I was going on a shoot for two weeks so they'd leave me alone.

I curled a ball and cried until I fell asleep. My mind clouded with dreams of me and Travis being happy together instead of the reality that I lost the love of my life.