She's been in the basement for 5 days... No heat, no blankets, just that thin ass dress... I hate doing this to her, but she needs to learn to respect me.

"You ready for your punishment?" I asked walking downstairs to the basement?

"No."

"Why you got an attitude?"

"Why I'm in here? Can I go shower?"

"C'mon." I said watching here get up. She wasted no time washing her ass while I sat on her bed. We moved everything from her apartment here, including her bed since she wanted it so bad. So the guest bedroom looked like a mini apartment. While she showered I was snooping through her journal; shit was dated back to high school.

March 21st

I love him more than I love myself. I watch him sleep every night. His arms hold me so tight I feel protected. He's a little misunderstood, but I understand him. In a world full of blind people it takes only one person to see you. I'm his one person. I lied and told him I had money saved up when in reality I didn't. I just give him everything, because I want to help as much as I can. I watch his face turn to worry if I'm not around. Within 2 minutes he wakes up. When he doesn't wake up, he has nightmares. Waking up about to scream. I stand by his side telling him to breathe. In this life we live, strange shit happens. Everything got a price tag, I just hope me loving him isn't too expensive.

By time I was done I heard the water turn off causing me to wipe my face. That shit touched me. Y'all think I kidnapped a stranger. No this girl was my everything. Literally I had nothing but her. She ain't have much and still managed to give me everything she did have. Shit changed. I just want to give her everything and make up for the pain I caused. I stuffed the journal in my pants so I can read later on.

"Hey... I'm ready for my punishment."

"It's straight. Come talk to me when you ready. I love you lil bit." I said kissing her forehead walking away.

I laid in my bed after hiding the journal and just stared into space. Knocking at my door pulled me from my thoughts. I checked the time realizing hours have passed by.

"Come in."

"Hey..."

"You good?"

"I'm hungry and I was going to say we could talk now maybe?"

"That's straight, what you want pizza?"

"Chinese? If not pizza is okay."

"Sit down with me. It's okay you don't have to stand."

She struggled to jump in my bed, so I had to get out and help her in the bed.

"This is so embarrassing."

I just laughed shaking my head.

"So what's up?" I asked her.

"Nothing much.." I examined her body language. I could tell she was nervous.

"Kleo what's on your mind?"

"I'm scared I'll fall in love with you."

"What's wrong with that?"

"You're you..."

"So what do I need to work on?"

"Patience and your temper."

"The fuck you mean my temper? I'm sorry. Okay. Anything for you."

"Okay... I'll give this relationship shit a try. I don't have a choice really."

"For real?"

"Yeah. Can I at least plan my wedding since this probably the only one I'll get in life..."

"Anything you want lil bit."

"Okay... I have a photoshoot on Thanksgiving, but it's in London."

"Okay we can go then."

"I also want to send out wedding invitations. My girls coming."

"I don't want no Instagram hoes at my wedding."

"Oh ok never-mind." She said looking sad.

"I'm sorry, you can invite them. I ain't mean to hurt your feelings mamas."

"You haven't called me that since..."

"I know. You always been my mamas."

"So did you order the food?"

"Yeah it's on the way."

"Well I'll be in my room."

"I want you to start sleeping in here."

"Why- I mean when?"

"Starting tonight."

"I sleep with very little to nothing on."

"We getting married."

"Fine. Whatever you want."

"What you want to do?"

"Sleep..."

"I lied I didn't order the food."

"I know." She laughed.

"Put some shoes on we about to go." I said getting up.

I got in my Mercedes-Benz waiting for her. When I saw her I got out and opened the door for her.

"Thanks."

"Mhm."

"Where we going?"

"You'll see." I said cutting the radio up.

Be nice Silas. Be nice, if she say something out of line just smile, then smoke a blunt at home. Be patient too.

I pulled up to iHop and opened the door for her. We walked in and got seated quickly.

"iHop at night."

"You remember this was our favorite little spot."

"I know! What you getting?" She asked smiling. This smile looked genuine.

"My usual egg, ham, and cheese sandwich with fries and a sprite no ice. What about you?"

"An egg whites omelette with bacon, lots of cheese, and spinach. Side of Pancakes with water and a hot chocolate."

"You eat the same shit huh."

"Yes. It's my favorite."

"I hear you lil bit."

"Hey you guys I'm Jonathan. I'll be your waiter. What can I get you pretty lady?" Some short nigga said walking up looking at Kleo.

"Water and hot chocolate." She said looking at the menu.

"You sir?"

"Sprite no ice."

"Okay I'll be back soon." He said walking away.

"Come sit by me." I said grabbing her attention.

"You come sit by me." She said scrunching her face.

"Fix your face. You know why I like sitting face the door. Bring your pretty ass over here lil bit." I said getting up so she can sit on the inside.

"You so pretty."

"Thank you sir. You all in my face."

"Mmcht ruining the moment."

"Here go the drinks. What can I get you to eat Beautiful?" Justin asked.

"Kian go first he called you beautiful. Plus I'm a little unsure." She said looking through the menu again.

I told him what I wanted and this damn girl ordered exactly what she said she wanted meaning she just wasn't giving ole boy no attention.

"Oh Joseph can I get a side of your stuffed French Toast. Thanks." She smiled.

"Don't smile to hard I'll knock that motherfucker off."

"Shut up. I'll trade you my pancakes for half your sandwich."

"You trying to play me huh."

"I wanted all threeeee!"

"Lil bit get all three matter of fact where the little nigga at. AYE J——" I was cut off by Kleo kissing me. Before I could deepen it she pulled away.

"Stop yelling it's "embarrassing"." She said. Ask me why I'm so in love. I'll say I don't know when I clearly do. She'll be lying if she said she didn't feel nothing in that kiss though.