Chapter 23

Rahmik Ford

I made a few stops to get Nia some shit I'd thought she'd liked. I really wanted to take her out but since she was working I'd figured that I'd just surprise her one time.

I was really trying to get back in her good book, but on life I wasn't just bout to be some new person that she was lookin' for me to be.

For the past few weeks she really been doin' the most. Money's never a problem when it came to her but she been on some real wild shit that I just couldn't wrap my head around, furthermore I wasn't with that shit and I'd hope she wasn't doin' what I thought she was.

Pulling up to my moms shop I looked at the store front seeing that it was barricaded and the closed sign was on the door.

"The fuck?" I spoked low getting out my phone calling my Nia .

'Hey babe wassup?' Her voice beamed into the phone like she was already on some stupid shit.

'Yo ma' where you at?' I asked

'Babe I told you that I was working today.'

At first I thought she'd made a mistake but now I knew she was on some sneak ass shit.

'Oh Ight, I guess I a' come stop by and bring you your shit then...' I trailed off as the phone went dead.

'N-No I'll just come by you after I get off.' I chuckled lowly before nodding.

'Ight that's even better...'

'Ok I'll see you then. I love you...' I shook my head gripping the wheel to at least help me not to off on her.

'I love you too.'

I moved the phone from my ear and started down at it for a minute. It's crazy how shit was real but ain't like my mind wanted me to believe it.

I contemplated for a minute tryna' find out what reason there was to even lie about it but I guess it was only one.

Picking up my phone again I dialied my moms number. There had to be something I was missing cause ain't no way Nia was playin with me like this.

'Hey baby how are you?'

'Wassup ma', you free right nah?' I asked hoping she'd say something to at least save Nia's ass.

'I mean kinda, I was suppose to be getting ready for your daddy to take me out but I'm still deciding between dresses. Why?'

'Ain't nun, thought you was at work that's all...'

I mumbled not even wanting to talk no more.

'Nope, made that clear to Nia almost a week ago. We need special treatment too.' She said causing me to grip the wheel.

'So a week ago you had plans to close the shop?'

'Yea-Rahmik what is goin' on?'

'Nun ma' just needed to see sumn real quick.'

'Okay, well I hope y'all get to enjoy y'all day...' She said uneasily and I nodded as if she could see me hanging up.

This bitch had me on some whole other shit yo'

SeniaMarie Milano

Today was Valentine's Day and I had just got done delivering my last two dresses for today.

I just wanted to be free for the rest of day. Telling Rah that I had work today when in reality I didn't, I figured was a bad idea but I really wasn't in for it, I don't want him to think that it was going to be that easy.

After I had dropped off food for Erin and Tae I made my way over to Rah's. I didn't do much today, besides delivery; I literally decided to just have me spa day. I figured I'd take care of me.

My mind drifted to all the stuff Rah had bought me over the passed few weeks I've seen his funny gesture towards it every now and then but he made no attempt to address it.

I really didn't have a need for em' but something was gonna have to get his attention. He was obviously trying and trying really hard. I appreciated it but in all honesty he was still the same, selfish with a badass temper.

This day was over for most part and I really could use the best part which was laying up underneath my man.

Watching the gates roll back I parked my car near the garage area getting out. I grabbed my spend-a-night bag and made my way to the door where surprisingly it was open.

"Babe." I called out but I got no answer.

"Rahmik." I walked closer to the living room where I'd saw some flowers with a box of chocolate and a few bags from my favorite boutique. Smiling to myself I walked over to my gifts seeing his card and it was actually hand written.

'Happy Valentine's Day

Just another day and another opportunity

where I can make everything

All about you.

I love you mamas'

Reading the card I ain't even realized how hard I was cheesing. And this....THIS was the Rah that I loved.

"When you got here." I turned around seeing him behind me as I smiled hard.

"Only a few minutes ago..." I spoke as he nodded, his face held a cold look as he stared back at me. I mean not even a slight curve in his lips.

It was like he was literally examining me.

"Thank you babe I really appreciate it." I said walking over to him and wrapping my arms around his torso as I looked up at him.

He looked at me unsure cocking his head to the side as if he was trying to figure me out or something.

"Babe?" I squinted my eyes as I soon felt his large hand wrap around my throat and I just saw a flash of anger ran over him.

"You think I'm fuckin' stupid..." he gritted through his teeth as I tried to loosen his grip from around my neck

"HUH?" He yelled in my face.

"I- c- I -I can." I tried but it was no use.

"You been playing with me for these past couple weeks and I ain't even seen through yo' stupid shit man."

"I really thought you had some decency yo." He said scorning me.

"You really been playin with me Nia..." His face was so cold staring down at me, I literally couldn't get a hold of myself as I felt my head getting light.

"Then you talkin' bout you at work knowing your ass probably ouchea fuckin' with that nigga." He said as I felt his grip tighten and my eyes went wide as if they were about to pop out.

"Fuck allat shit Nia." He said roughly letting me go as I fell onto the couch panting and trying to catch my breath.

"Rahmik I-"

"Bro shut the fuck up!" He yelled angrily

"I tried withchu' I really fuckin' did. And yo ass ouchea thinkin' you gone play me and have me lookin' stupid?" He asked in disbelief.

"Yo get the fuck out man."

"Rahmik I'm s-"

"I said get the fuck out bro. I'm trying my hardest not to fuckin' hurt you right now. GO!" he said sternly pointing towards the door.

"Rahmik listen I-"

"Bro I promise I'a beat the fuck ouchu' right now, fuck out my house." Looking up at him it was as if he meant every word he was saying.

Knowing I wasn't gonna get anywhere with him I grabbed my bags and I just left, crying and snotty the fuck up. I had definitely messed up.

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I can't let y'all starve knowing this book is sitting in my drafts catching dust and it's finished.