Yvette got a block on the phone so we back on good terms and right now I'm sitting outside of Yvette's job, I wait for her to come out when some girls walk out.

"Wassup Jodie". One of her coworkers said switching hard.

"What's going on with you". I say as she passed by the car.

"I need some new boots man". She said and I lean out of the car a little bit.

"I got you covered girl, gator allat". I said smiling at her.

"Alright". She said walking to her car.

Yvette hit the hood of the car with her purse staring at me. Slapping my arm I look over at her to see her mugging me.

"Why you yakin' yo mouth and talking shit". She asked looking at me.

"Baby I was just trynna make us some money man you always complain but when the money come in you never complain though right". I said starting the car up.

"Don't get cute". She said as I pulled off.

"Any way where you trying to go". I ask looking over at her.

"Drop me off at Sharika's house she need me to help her with something". She said and I nodded.

Stopping in front of the house she grabs her purse and opens the door.

"When you want me to pick you up". I ask before she got out of the car.

"4:30 and pick up JoJo". She said before getting out and closing the door.

Waiting till she got in the house I pull off when she steps in.

Being brought into a hug I rub her back before pulling away.

"What did you need my help with". I asked placing my purse on her table.

"I can't braid the back of my head do you think you could do it for me". She asked and I nodded.

Walking over to where it looked like she was sitting I grab the hair and start working on the back of her head.

"How has JoJo been". She asked as I tilt her head down.

"Good, he's mostly been at school or over Jodie's mama's house how you been". I ask finishing up the braid before picking up another piece of hair.

"Good but Chris been tripping about nothing". She said and I shook my head.

"And you're still with him because". I ask redoing the braid I started.

"And you're still with Jodie because". She asked causing us to laugh.

"You got a point". I said gripping a piece of her hair.

As we were talking about work the front door slammed open causing us to jump.

"Where you at bitch". I heard Chris say causing me to raise my eyebrows.

"Bitch". I asked looking at her and she shakes her head.

"It's okay girl chill". She said as he walked in.

"Okay". I said continuing to braid her hair.

"Why the fuck niggas tell me they say you talking to that nigga Roscoe outside the store today". He asked walking over snatching her out of the chair.

"Hold on Chris not too much". I said pushing him back.

"Yo Yvette stay yo ass back". He said pushing me and pointing in my face.

"How about you stay yo ass back this my best friend and I'm not gone let you put yo hands on her in front of me". I said mugging him and he grabbed her again.

Grabbing her other arm I yank her towards me and this time he pushes me harder and I fell dragging Sharika with me.

"You done fucked up now". I said pulling out my phone texting my cousin that stays a few doors down.

"Fuck you gone do bitch". He said trying to walk up on me but Sharika pushes him.

"Do what you want to me but don't you fucking touch her". She said standing in front of me giving me time to stand up.

"Bitch". He said backhanding her and she fell to the ground holding her face.

Hearing banging on the door I run over and open the door.

"Where that nigga at". He asked walking in and I point to the living room.

"He put his hands on you". He asked looking down at me.

"He pushed me twice". I said and he nodded walking past me.

Following behind him he didn't even say anything he just started beating his ass.

Although I wouldn't mind him beating his ass some more I had to stop him.

"Ray stop he's had enough let's go". I said and he got off of him breathing heavily.

"Sharika I'll call you". I said grabbing my purse following my cousin out of the house.

Pulling out my phone I text Jodie to pick me up from my cousin's house.

Hearing a car honk outside I look out the window and see my car.

"Ray I'm gone". I called out walking to the front door.

"Alright Cuzzo". He said from the back and I walk out to the car getting in.

"Hey, JoJo". I said as soon as I got into the car.

"Why you ask me to pick you up so early". Jodie asked pulling off.

"Chris was acting crazy". I said making it short.

"What you mean crazy, that night put his hands on you". He asked looking between me and the road.

"He just pushed me but Ray handled it". I said and he nodded

"JoJo you want to make cupcakes when we get home baby". I ask looking at him through the rearview mirror.

"YEAH". He yelled causing me to laugh.

Getting out of the car we walk up the stairs and I unlock the door walking in.

"Go put your stuff up and come on so we can get started". I said to JoJo and he nodded running off to the back.

Grabbing the ingredients out of the cabinets JoJo came running in.

"Let's get started". I said smiling at him and Jodie.

I needed this quality time with my son after today...