I was getting dressed up because Gabriel wanted to take me to dinner. I was beyond excited and was anxious all day .

Brittney was in town and I missed my best friend so much. We haven't talked much since i left Houston but never once did she leave my heart. There's so much going on and I don't need her being apart of the things we have planned . I loved her enough to let her go .

We were at Joe house and I was getting dressed in there guest room. It only had a air mattress and a small flat screen T.V. but it was clean enough for me to get dressed comfortably .

My short sleeve red Fendi dress fit every curve I had perfectly. Turning in the mirror in the bathroom I noticed how it had my butt sitting up nice and i couldn't stop the smile that formed on my face. My black heels hit the tile loudly as I walked to the living room.

" How do I look bitch ?" I said as I did a spin with my clutch in my hand. Brittney grinned and slapped my butt.

" Bitch you are bad to the bone. Look what Gabriel done did to your booty."

I cheesed hard as I walked like I was Naomi Campbell.

" Damn" was all I heard before I turned around to see the whole squad staring at me. I smirked and flipped my flat ironed hair over my shoulder. I always wore my natural hair since I knew that's what he liked. I didn't wear any make-up besides red lip stick and mascara. My baby loved my freckles.

Gabriel said when I wear make -up and weave I look like every other girl on Instagram. At first I felt like it was an insult but I loved the fact he liked the natural

me and I could be myself.

" You ready to go girl ?" He asked as he bit his lip and eyed me .

I nodded my head and took in his attire. We were matching because he always wore red. He had on a red Long sleeve polo shirt Levi jeans. He looked like a typical hood nigga but I knew he would never wear a suit in tie. Either way he looked good as hell and smelled even better.

We all sat in the living room a while with all their peoples . I sat and Gabriel lap as he rubbed me up and and down .

I notice Ty seemed like he was spaced out and not like himself . He was always happy and goofing around. It disturbed my spirit to see my friend like that .

"What's wrong Ty "? I asked snapping him out of his daze .

" Nothing am I just been chillin . I'm about to head out though . " he said as he got up and walked out the door . Everyone shrugged it off but I was gonna talk to him later on.

After a while Gabriel grabbed my hand and we said our goodbyes. We got in the car and drove in a peaceful silence to some restaurant . When I saw where we were I frowned.

" A soul food restaurant in the middle of the hood? I got dressed up for this ?" I fussed while crossing my arms over my chest.

He smacked his lips at me and leaned over to open my door. " Get the fuck out and appreciate that a nigga trying". I sighed and got out. When we walked in all eyes were on us and we were escorted to our seats.

During our date we laughed and enjoyed each other company . The food was delicious and I was just happy to be in his presence. It seemed like the world disappeared around us and all we could see was each other .

My phone started to ring and I excused myself and made my way to the bathroom .

The voice said into the phone sending a bill down my spine.

The line went so quiet that I had to look at the phone to make sure he was still there .

I knew he was this couldn't be good . I tried calling him back but he didn't answer . I tried to calm myself down so I could go back to the table without seeming suspicious or making him think something was wrong .

I walked back to the table with a smile and sat back down .

" You good babe it took you a minute ? " Gab asked me with a concerned look . Before I could respond I froze from what was happening just behind him .

I knew it was coming but not so soon . had a mask on his face as he stood being Gabriel with a gun and pulled the trigger before anyone knew what was going on.

I screamed as Gabriels brain matter , blood, and bits of his skull hit my face .

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I was so shaking and had no time to register anything before he yanked me up by my shirt and dragged me to the car .

He sped off and threw his mask out the window . I took my shirt off and tried to rub everything off my face .

" Did you really have to make it so mf messy . What the fuck were you thinking ? Why did you have to do that . I told you I had it and I was gonna do it on my time . " I yelled as I sent blows to his face .

He swerved the car and pulled over .

" I'm not that weak ass nigga , so I won't put my hands on you but you got one more time to hit me and I'm leaving your ass right here to die ." roared as he yanked me up .

baby I don't understand , why couldn't you just wait ?"

" You brought me into this shit . It's too late to turn back now . So are you with me ? Tell me you with me baby , because this the only way to the top . ". He said to me rubbing my face .

Looking into his eyes all I could do was smile and shake back . For just a minute I forgot who the fuck I was .

" Now it's Miles turn " !