Sorry about the formatting being slightly off in the previous chapter. The formatting gets weird when I write the chapter in Word and then copy and paste it on here.

Lindsey



"Cash," I smiled, looking up at the beautiful man standing in front of me, who I could never get to leave me along. Cashmere stood at 6"7, was 350 pounds and didn't gave a damn about his weight and neither did I. Cash was no twig nor was he built but he wasn't sloppy fat either. He knew his size and I loved how big he was and how he'd always use this to his advantage. Cash never minded cuddling with me, carrying me around when ever I got tired or taking care of me like a good man should. "You gotta go home soon. Don't you need to meet my brother?"

He nodded his head, tightening the already tight grip he had on my ass. "Yeah but he can wait shawty. How 'bout you get up out them panties while I take you to the back?"

Cash picked me up and slammed my back up against the door to my condo, making the locks and the chain jiggle as he quickly slid his sweatpants down his hips along with his warm boxers that just came out of the washer and dryer since he spent the night over here last night. All I was wearing was a bra and panties so Cash easily pushed my panties aside and slid me down on his dick. Cash was nowhere near being small. His d*ck was long and thick and almost too much for me to handle at times but I just took it like a pro.

Cash slammed his d*ck into me and held me up against the wall as if it was easy. My back flew up against the door the harder he slammed his d*ck into me, and while it hurt, the pleasure made it feel even better. I slipped my arms around Cash's neck, pulling him closer to me as I bounced around on his d*ck too. Cashmere had that good d*ck that had every bitch in the city lusting for him but he's faithful to me, well at least that's what he tells me. Cash has been unfaithful in the past but for some reason, he always runs back to me and I accept him being the dumb fool that I know I shouldn't be. And I didn't bother telling King or Theodore either. If they found out about Cash's infidelity, he would've disappeared years ago.

But it's not like I'm a saint either. Since Cash thought it was all right to cheat on me, I did the same shit to him and I felt good as hell doing it. Cash went crazy on me when he saw me with the other nigga but I didn't care. I wanted him to hurt as much as he hurt me when I found out he cheated with some random stripper bitch at Theodore's club named Mocha, who I've been looking for for months. I know she stopped stripping but I also know she's still in the city. I just can't seem to locate her and I don't want to get Theodore involved because I know he'll start questioning me. I want to find that bitch myself.

My back arched as Cash shot his warm load into me and I met his cum with my own. The smile on Cash's face told me he was satisfied so I unwrapped my legs from around his body and stood in front of him. "You good baby?"

Cash was bent over pulling his pants back up as he let out a small chuckle. "Yeah, I'm feelin' great now." Cash stood up and pulled me closer to him by grabbing on to my ass. "What'chu doin' later tonight shawty? I'm free."

I smiled. "You know it's Friday so Daniel has basketball practice until eight, so I'm free until eight tonight. Why? You wanna take me out tonight?"

He smirked. "I don't know. I'll call you later though but wear something sexy for me. A'ight?"

I nodded my head and let him kiss my lips one more time before he walked out of my condo. This nigga better take me out tonight. I haven't been out with him and weeks and something's gotta be up with him only wanting to meet up at my place or his. I know it can't be money because Theodore's paying him good money. Unless it's another bitch he's trying to hide me from. I swear, if I find out this nigga is cheating on me, I'm gonna beat his ass again.

I walked off to the back of my condo so I could get ready for my lunch date with my friend Danity. She runs in the same crowd that Cash runs in, and that's with the people who work at Theodore's club. She's one of the reasons why I've found out so much about Cash's infidelity and who the bitches are that he's sleeping with because they all work at the club or he cheated with some random bitch and took her to the club. Danity is a waitress at Theodore's club so she sees and hears just about everything that goes on in the club. And every time she hears something new regarding Cash's infamous reputation around the city, she runs it by me.

I hopped in the shower, freshened up and was out of the house within an hour to meet up with Danity. When I pulled up to Ace's Bar and Lounge, I immediately spotted Danity's car parked by the door. I slid out of my car, grabbed my Celine bag and walked up to the building balancing on my five inch heels. There's nothing I love more than to dress up, even if I'm just going to talk to my friend. I never know when I'll run into somebody cute. I walked into the building and found Danity sitting at a table near the bar, with four shot glasses in front of her. Two of the glasses were already empty so I knew she had gotten charged up and was ready to talk my ear off about some more of the shit going on around here.

"Biiiiiiiiih!" Danity dragged out as I walked up to her. Damn. She already let the alcohol get her crazy ass tipsy. Danity pulled me into a tight hug, allowing me to get a strong aroma of the alcohol that lingered in her mouth. "Lindsey, I got so much shit to tell you girl."

I smirked, taking the seat across from her and grabbing one of the shot glasses. "I'm sure you do."

"But before I even get into any of the gossip, how come you had me waiting on yo ass? You had me sitting here for almost 20 minutes. Where was you at?"

"Well, you see," I chuckled, making her smile tighten into a frown.

"Don't tell me you was with that fat nigga Cashmere again! I told you he wasn't no good for you."

"I was with him and I know what's good for me. And Cash is good to me and for me."

She rolled her eyes. "He ain't even good for you Lindsey. I been told you you need to go after that fine ass cousin of yours. Fuckin' Adonis, with his fine ass. That's who you need to be with, and when you're with him, I can excuse your lateness but not with Cashmere. That nigga has put you through way too much shit in the past."

I sighed. "I know he has but Cash is trying to change for the better, it's just taking some time. And you know good and damn well I'm not sleeping with my cousin. He ain't even all that fine," I told her for the millionth time. I took the shot to my head before going in for the second one. "And you know he calls himself having a little girlfriend now or whatever."

She smacked her lips. "Don't tell me it's LaKeisha's hood rat ass."

"Nah," I shook my head. "He got himself a young girl now."

For some reason when we all moved out to Atlanta, Jaz took a liking to Adonis. I don't know what she didn't see in him when she first met him in California but something sparked in her and they've been pursuing each other ever since but I don't know why. One minute Jaz is too focused on her school work then the next she's flirting with Adonis and rubbing all up on him. And let her tell it, she doesn't like Theodore but I know she does. Because, why else would she stay up in that damn condo with him when he's bringing bitches and hoes in back to back while she lays in the next room hearing them fuck? She obviously likes something about him. But Adonis is the same way. One day he's feeling Jaz, then he's pushing LaKeisha away because he wants to take care of his son by himself then the next he's flirting with me while nobody else is around.

"How old is the bitch this time?"

"23."

She shook her head. "I know he's just after the pussy so I'm not even gonna say nothing about him. I do applaud him for keeping three females on his balls."

I scrunched up my face. "Who are the three?"

She smirked as she held up her finger, about to count. "The new bitch," she put a finger up, "his old bitch LaKeisha," she put another finger up, "and lastly," she began as she put her last finger up, "you."

I shook my head. "I told you I don't want him and you know that's my cousin. Ain't shit happening between Adonis and I."

"Alright, whatever you say girl but he's fine and that's some real shit. You should be glad you're my friend or else I'd let that nigga be all up in me!" she yelled, gaining a few stares from patrons around the restaurant but I just rolled my eyes, used to Danity's loudness and rathetness. "But on to the good shit. I found out some information about your little friend Mocha."

I smirked. "What did you find about the bitch?"

"Not much but I know she's still living here in Atlanta in Bankhead though. I heard she's working at some school as a teacher but I still don't know the school or what grade she teaches."

"What about her real name?" I asked because her real name can't be Mocha. It just can't be.

Danity shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know that right now but I'm working on it. Shit like this takes time Lindsey, especially when a stripper just went off the radar. I mean, she was real low key when she was stripping, and now that's she's trying to stay low, we really can't find out shit about her but best believe I'm gonna know everything there is to know about her soon. Just give me a couple of weeks."

I smirked. "What'chu got up your sleeve bitch?"

"Nothing, nothing," she laughed. "I just might pay a visit to your brother's club and inquire some information about the bitch. I doubt if any of the other strippers knew a lot about her but every little detail helps. You know?"

"Shit, you gotta do whatever it takes but if my brother catches you, you can't let him know why you're at the club. You gotta make up a lie or something because I need to know everything about her. That bitch isn't gonna get away with sleeping with my man."

Theodore III



"Mmm, deeper baby. Deeper," Milan moaned as I laid in between her open legs, giving her everything I could.

Milan and I have been sleeping for five years. And while I didn't think we'd be able to keep this lie going for this long, we've been successful at it. We haven't even had any slip up since we only mess around when my Dad's out of town in California. Since he owns a portion the California Dream Team, he has to be out at important events before, during and after basketball season. And while he's not in California, he's back here in Georgia putting in work with the Atlanta All Stars, so he's pretty busy majority of the time. And Milan is too. I'm not really sure what she does but she works an office job somewhere in the corporate part of Georgia with a TV station, where she's making big money to spend on me.

I tightened my grip on Milan's hips, going harder than I was before. My d*ck slammed into her while her hips met mine. This is something I really loved about Milan. As many chicks as I've been with since out I moved out here in Georgia, don't none of them wanna do shit while we're having sex. It's like they just want me to put in all the work while they lay there and moan. I'd rather have a chick like Milan that puts in work with me so we both can feel pleasure.

I was really in a rush at this point since I had to meet Adonis at the warehouse before we met our connect. He only comes into town to meet us every three months, so if I'm late for this meeting, it could fuck up our entire cash flow. So, in order to save time, I picked up my pace with Milan. I can't be late today, even if I am with Milan.

"Oh my God!" she yelled as her back arched under me.

Just the way Milan's titties bounced around every time I slammed into her put a smile on my face. It seems like every time I'm around her I'm smiling. I guess it's because we've been doing this for five years now, which I never thought would be going on this long. I really didn't want it to go on for this long when we first started seeing each other but it did and we can't stop it now. And while we both didn't want to catch feelings at first, it's hard hiding the feelings we have for each other because we don't just fuck each others brains out every time we see each other. In fact, we don't even sleep together as much as we used to. Usually, the two of us are just chilling with each other.

"Shit," I groaned, nutting inside of the condom. I tried to pull out of her but Milan wrapped legs around my back, pulling me down so we were chest to chest and face to face. "I know you wanna go another round but I got somewhere to be soon."

She slightly frowned as she slipped her arms around my neck. "You always leave me Theodore."

I sighed. "I know baby but I got some business to handle this afternoon."

"Alright," she sighed. "We can I see you again?"

"Whenever you wanna see me," I said, kissing her lips. "I'm not going into the club tonight so I'll be at home with Princess all night. And I know my Pops ain't gonna be home for the next couple of days so why don't you come through and spend some time with us for the night? I can make y'all dinner, then we can cuddle up and watch some movies and then we can finish what we started here tonight. How does that sound?"

The smile on Milan's face made me smile. "I'd love that but you know I don't like sleeping with you while Princess is around."

"She'll be sleep in her room and she won't know if you stop all that damn screaming," I chuckled.

"Alright, alright. I'll be quiet tonight baby but I won't hold you. I'll let you go handle your business because I need to get back to work since my lunch break is almost over."

"Alright, text me that you made it to work. A'ight?"

She nodded her head and kissed my lips. "Alright. I love you."

"I love you too Milan."

I leaned down and kissed her lips before I pulled out of her and pulled the condom off of my d*ck. I guess you can say Milan and I fell in love with each other. I know from the outside looking in that Milan seems like a terrible person for being married to my Dad and sleeping with his son but it's not like my Dad is doing his part. He doesn't treat her the way a husband is supposed to treat his wife. He's never around, and if he is, he doesn't pay her any attention, which is a sign that he's either cheating or not interested.

My Dad's negligence has drawn Milan and I closer to each other. The more that he's away, the more she's with me and my Dad falls for it. He just thinks Milan is out spending time with Princess and I or Lindsey and Daniel. He doesn't think anything's wrong it, so we've kept up this lie to hide the fact that we're in love with each other. I want Milan to be with me but I know we won't ever be able to live peacefully since she's with my Dad now. He'd probably kill me if he found out I was sleeping with his wife. Mama would be disappointed and she'd probably kill Milan for playing Pops and messing around with me. It's too messy of a situation so we just keep our relationship a secret.

Milan sat up in bed gathering her clothes as I wrapped the condom up in a piece of tissue so I could throw it away on my way out. "So, did you give Princess that necklace you picked out for her the other week?" she asked, stepping into a fresh pair of panties since the ones she was wearing before were soaking wet.

I nodded my head. "Yeah, I gave it to her this morning. She loves it. Thanks for hooking me up with that jeweler 'cause I'm thinking about getting you something. What'chu want?"

Milan smiled. "I'm fine Theodore. You've bought me enough stuff in the past that I have to keep hidden. Everything you buy me is so beautiful but I wanted to buy you something, and I did."

I smirked. "Oh, really? What did you get me?" I asked, pulling up my jeans and stepping into my 11s.

"It's something you'll love."

I smirked as I watched her finish getting dressed before she walked over to the huge walk in closet she and my Dad shared. She disappeared in the closet for a few minutes before walking out with a long box in her hands. Once she got up to me, she opened up the box, revealing the gold chain that sat inside. I smiled. This was the gold chain I was looking at a few weeks ago when she came with me to the jeweler for Princess' necklace.

"Damn. You got this for me baby?"

"I know you were looking at this a few weeks ago and didn't get it so I decided to get it for you," she said as she pulled the chain out of the box. I leaned down and let her place the chain over my head and let it drape over my neck. The chain was cold and heavy, which made me know it was real gold. Milan must've dropped a few racks on this. "Well, do you like it?"

I leaned down and kissed her. "Yeah, I love it. Thank you but next time, I'm treating you."

"Just make something good for dinner tonight that Princess can enjoy too."

I smirked. "I got you. I'll see you later Milan."

Once Milan and I said our goodbyes to each other, I was out of the house she and my Dad shared within minutes and I ditched the condom in the dumpster in the back before I got into my car and drove across town. I'm supposed to be meeting Adonis at the warehouse to discuss some things before our meeting with Carlito. Our warehouse was off in the middle of nowhere, where no one ever went so it took me a good amount of time to leave the city. We wanted our location to be away from the city so that no one would be able to locate us to hit us up.

Even though the warehouse was out in no mans land, we still had to make it look legit. The warehouse posed as a gas station since there were tourists out in no mans land trying to get to the city. So a few of the guys sat in the store making money from the tourists who would come through for snacks and for gas while the real business went down underground. We kept our supply and offices underground just to prevent any attacks from anyone. Our security might seem crazy but we haven't gotten hit since I've been out here since no one knows where we operate.

Once I got up to the gas station, I made my way around the back where a few of the guys were sitting with guns in their hands, prepared for anybody that tried to fuck with them. I gave each of them dap before one of them led me into the back of the gas station and down the steps that led to the busy warehouse. A lot of my guys and a few of the girls were coming in and out with money or weight, majority of the girls were prostitutes I had working the streets at night. A few of them worked during the day but they made the most money at night when the clubs are open.

"It's about time yo ass showed up," I heard Adonis say.

I quickly turned around and watched as he came from out of the back with two stacks of money in his hand. He handed me one and pocketed the rest.

"My bad, I had some shit to do that I couldn't get out of but I know you can handle things around here without me. What's up though?"

"Nothing much, just tryna get things prepared for Carlito when he comes through in an hour."

Donny and I walked into my secured office and I closed the door behind us. My office was placed on one end of the warehouse while Donny's was on the other, just so we could watch what's going on around here. Both of our offices were covered with TV screens, displaying the camera footage for inside different parts of the warehouse and for outside while the walls were sound proof so no one would be able to hear our conversations. Then each of us a had one way mirror so that we could see outside of our offices but no one could see inside.

"Where are we meeting him this time?"

"Oh, check this," Donny smirked. "This nigga wants us to meet him at a spa, just me and you. He said he's not talking to us if anybody else comes with us or even drives, so one of us has to drive up to the spa."

I scrunched up my face. "Why at the spot?"

Donny shrugged his shoulders. "Hell if I know, I just agreed to it. You know that nigga always does something to top his last appearance. He's gotta make himself known and leave a name for himself since he doesn't come in town that often. So if meeting him at a spa is what he wants us to do then I'm down for it. Shit. I need to get a massage anyways."

I chuckled. "I'm good on that shit. I'm just going there to discuss business and after that, I'm out. I got other shit to do."

"Yeah, you always got some shit to do. You know, you ain't gotta lie to me baby cousin. If you running off to get some p*ssy, ain't no shame in that. And I know you prolly ain't getting a massage at the spa since which ever chick you fuckin' this week got you all in your feelings and shit."

"I'm not fuckin' nobody. I'm focused on other shit."

"Right, so explain those lipstick marks on your neck cuz," he chuckled. "You ain't foolin' nobody with that being focused shit. Who is it this week?"

"None of your business nigga. You ready to head out of here? 'Cause you driving."

"I'm cool with driving but you still need to tell me what'chu got going on," he said as we walked out of my office.

I locked the door behind myself and walked back upstairs with Adonis, who was still questioning me. Even after we got into his car, he continued to question me about who I'm sleeping with and why the girl has me in my feelings. He questioned me the entire car ride but I denied everything. I wish I could tell him I'm not just out fucking females back to back but I can't tell him about Milan. Nobody knows about Milan expect for King and I plan to keep it that way.

The ride to the spa was almost an hour, which almost made us late for our meeting with Carlito. We walked into the spa, getting stares from the many women sitting around in white robes, sipping on flutes filled with champagne. Many of them waved and smiled at us since we were the only men in here but Donny and I were on a mission and that's to get our weight from Carlito so we can make money.

"What's up?" Donny asked the receptionist.

The receptionist smiled. "Hi handsome. What can I do for you?"

"We actually don't have appointments but we're here to see a friend."

"Oh, and who may this friend be?"

"Carlito," Donny whispered.

"And your names are?"

"Donny and Prince," I replied, catching the woman's attention.

She smiled widely as she stepped from around her desk. "Alright, follow me to the back gentlemen. Carlito's been awaiting your arrival."

I kept my eyes low, exactly like Donny, while we watched the woman in front of us purposely switch for us. She was only putting on a show since she knew we were watching but I can't knock her. Her ass is looking damn good in this sun dress she's wearing. Even though I was looking and mesmerized by the booty, I knew it was just another one of Carlito's ploys to get us off of our rocker before our meeting with him.

The receptionist walked into a dressing room, pulling down two white robes before handing them to Adonis and I. "Carlito is in the sauna in room 17 straight down the hall. A guard is standing inside of the dressing room to make sure you're not carrying anything on you when you meet Carlito. And once you're done getting dressed, the guard will walk you all down to the sauna."

Adonis smirked. "Alright beautiful."

"Have a nice day gentlemen."

The woman shot us a smile before walking back up to the front of the building. Adonis and I stepped into the dressing room, and sure enough, there was a guard standing in a suit by the door. This isn't anything out of the norm since Carlito always thinks somebody's trying to kill him, so Adonis and I got changed, put on the robes and followed behind the guard down to the end of the hall so we could meet up with Carlito.

Before we could even walked into the sauna, heat was radiating from the outside. But when we stepped inside, I immediately started sweating all over my body. Water dripped down my face as the guard led Adonis and I to the back where Carlito was sitting, guarded by several of his body guards.

"My boys, my boys," Carlito said as his guards stepped to the side, revealing Carlito, who was completely naked. I don't know how long he's been sitting in here but his entire body looked shriveled up from all of the moisture in here. "I'm glad you two finally made it. Take a seat."

Since Carlito doesn't like to be touched, we opted out of shaking his hands and just sat down across from him so we could get this meeting started. I was already hot and uncomfortable in this sauna, but seeing his old, shriveled up body made it worse.

"I'm glad you could meet us, sir," I responded. "But if I must ask, why are we in a sauna?"

"For real. It's hot as hell in here," Donny said as he wiped sweat off of his face, making Carlito laugh.

"Because it teaches discipline young men. I can sit in here for hours and withstand the heat because I'm used to it and because it's completely silent. Nobody can hear our conversations and we can't hear anybody else's. So with that being said, let's get down to business. I already got your regular shipment ready to go but I'm going out of town for awhile."

"How long is awhile?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know, for a few months. You know, I need a vacation."

"So what does that mean for us with our product?"

"I'm going to double what I give you all for now. One for this shipment and for our next shipment. And in the event that I'm gone longer, one of my men will deliver your products to you all."

"And the money?"

"I still want my money Prince. I don't care if you don't see me for a year, I want my damn money. Y'all know I don't play about my money."

"We know," Adonis shook his head.

"So who do we give it to?"

"I don't let none of these bastards touch my money except for a select few of them. I want you to hold on to the money, and when I'm ready for it, I want it based on the amount of weight I give you every time you re-up. Don't try to get in contact with me because you will not be able to."

"So how do we get in contact with you?"

"I'll call you so we can link up."

I nodded my head. "Alright and when's the shipment gonna be in today?"

"It's on it's way to your warehouse now. It'll be coming in two vans this time since it's double the amount of what you usually have, each with half the weight in it. My men will move it into your warehouse as usual and store it. Got it?"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, I got it."

And with that, Adonis and I were leaving the spa as if we were normal patrons. Our visits with Carlito aren't always long so I wasn't surprised we were only in the back for a half an hour. He likes to keep things quick, quiet and low key since he's so paranoid. Adonis and climbed up in his car and I drove back to the warehouse this time. We needed to meet Carlito's mean at the warehouse to make sure our delivery is exactly how we want it to be.

"What'chu think about Carlito going on vacation for the next few months?" I asked Adonis but he just shook his head.

"That nigga ain't goin' on vacation for a few months and just walking away from his business. If anything, the police are probably after him and he's going out of the country for awhile to lay low, or some shit's popping off with some niggas up North since all of them are always so reckless with the shit they doing with Carlito's product or he got a fine ass island chick that he's gonna spend some time with. Nine times out of ten, it's a bitch."

"I'm betting on the cops because if it was the niggas up North, he would've said it. Or we would've heard something about the stupid shit they've been doing. And if it was a bitch, why would he leave town for several months? I'm telling you it's the cops."

"Shiiiit," Donny dragged out. "If it's the cops then they tryna build a case against his ass."

"Which means we gotta protect ourselves and our families. 'Cause if they coming after him, then one way or another, they gon' link some shit back to us. You got your shit together in case some shit pops off?"

Donny nodded his head. "Hell yeah. I'm always prepared to get up and leave if need be but let's not even think about that. You know, as far as the government knows, we're clean. I own a gas station and you own a couple of night clubs. We clean our trail and we got niggas that go back and double and triple check to make sure our tracks are clean. Even if they did pin some shit on Carlito, they can't trace shit back to us."

"You're right," I mumbled.

Lindsey

A few hours later, I was pulling away from Daniel's school after eight since his basketball practice ran late and Daniel was the last person out of the building but it's all right. As long as he's putting in extra hours instead of getting into trouble then that's fine with me. All I want is for Daniel to be well rounded. He's got the good grades, he's doing great in basketball and he's respectful. I'm just trying to have Daniel grow up better than how Theodore and I did.

"You were pretty late coming out of practice tonight Danny. Is everything all right?"

He nodded his head. "Yeah, it's cool. I was just talking to coach about going full time for football. I mean, I like basketball and I'm good at it but football's what I really wanna be doing."

"But you're good at both."

"I know but I like football more."

"So you aren't gonna finish out this season for basketball?"

"I am but I'm going to do football next year in high school."

I smiled at the sound of that. I can't believe Daniel's going to high school in the Fall. Five years have really made a difference on my baby, who's not even a baby anymore. Daniel's still the same sweet little boy he was five years ago but now he's gotten a lot taller and I think he has a little mustache growing in too. And at 13, Daniel's now a teenager which is really showing how old I've gotten over the years and he's moving on with his life but he's not going to be halted at 17 the same way Theodore and I were. 17 was a bad year for Theodore and I since we both had babies but I refuse to let the same thing happen to Daniel. He's not having any babies until he's older and ready to.

"You know, it's whatever you want Danny. I'm behind you 200% and I'll be at every game cheering you on. I just want you to follow after your passion but don't neglect your other talents. You're a great basketball player and you know Theodore and my Dad love to see you play."

"I know but maybe if I have some time during the school year I'll do basketball too."

I smiled. "Alright, that sounds good to me baby."

"So where you going all dressed up? 'Cause it can't be back to the house. You and Cash going out tonight Mama?" he asked, looking down at his phone that kept flashing from him getting notifications.

"Actually, we are going out tonight. I was supposed to be back at the house at eight but your practice ran late."

"Sorry."

"No, it's cool. You know you always come first baby. Cash can wait, especially if you're involved. I didn't get a chance to make you dinner but I left some money in the kitchen for you to order whatever you want. That sound good?"

"Mhmm," he mumbled, still looking down at his phone. "Mama?"

"Yeah?"

"Can I go out this weekend?"

"Where? With who? What day? What time? Give me some details."

"Probably tomorrow afternoon to the movies."

"With who?"

"My friend Jessica."

I smirked. "Jessica? Is she the girl that invited you to her birthday party a few weeks ago?"

He smiled. "Yes."

"Oh, what's up with Jessica? Do you like her or is that your girlfriend?"

"Mama," he groaned. "She's not my girlfriend but I really don't want to talk to you about that. Can I hang out with her tomorrow?"

"I think you guys need a chaperon since you're still young."

He smacked his lips. "Mama, come on. I'm 13, I don't need a chaperon."

"Alright, well what if your Uncle Prince came with you guys? I'm sure he'll be cool with driving you guys to the theater and your little cousin can come too. Maybe you guys can see a cartoon since Princess is still young."

"No, no, no. I don't care if Prince and Princess come but I'm not seeing a cartoon and they're not sitting in the theater with me Mama. That's so embarrassing. The only reason I'm even letting Prince come is so I can get into an R rated movie, honestly."

I laughed. "Alright, alright. I was just playing with you but see if he can take you and get you into any movie you wanna see. And tell him that I'll pay for all four of y'all to go and to give you some alone time with your little date. I know you're growing up so I know you're gonna want some alone time with your date. And remember, no sex!"

Daniel laughed. "I know. Mama, I'm only 13, nobody has sex at my age. And I'm sure half the guys my age wouldn't know what to do if they were in a compromising situation."

"A Compromising situation?" I laughed. "How do you know about that?"

He slightly shrugged his shoulders. "Just because I do but it's not like I've been involved in anything like that. I just know how to handle myself because Prince taught me. He said I need to wear a condom, don't trust what a girl says about being on birth control or having her own condoms. He said to always have my own and really trust the girl and be in love with the girl and make sure she's the one for me if I ever decide to sleep with a girl. And he warned me to never go in raw because I'll get a disease and I'll be a father."

I shook my head. At least Theodore's teaching him something. "That's right. You listen to what your Uncle is saying because he knows what he's talking about."

"I know because Princess' Mama tricked him like that," he laughed. "I remember when I was younger when he got her pregnant. I remember you were really upset and so was Grandma but that was before she kicked him out. I don't even know why he'd go for a girl like Princess' Mama though. She's disgusting."

"I know and Prince learned that the hard way. That's why he's warning you about choosing the right girl because he went through the same thing. My Dad wasn't so vocal about being safe and choosing the right women, which is how Prince ended up in the situation he was in with Nicole and Princess. You ready to be a father?"

Daniel quickly shook his head. "Nah. I'm just chillin' right now."

"Well continue to chill for another 10 to 15 years then you can think about having a child, cool?"

He nodded his head. "Cool."

By the time I pulled up to our building, I saw Cash's car parked outside. Daniel and I rode the elevator up to the fifth floor and found Cash standing outside of our condo waiting on me to get back home.

"My favorite kid," Cash said as he gave Daniel some dap.

"What's up Cash?"

"Nothing, just chilllin'. How was practice tonight?"

"It was straight. We did laps on the track tonight."

"How's your time looking now?" Cash asked as I unlocked the door and stepped into the condo.

They followed behind me but Daniel went straight to the kitchen to get something to eat like he always does after practice.

"I'm in the mid 60s for the 400 meter but my coach said I need to be in the low 50s if I'm trying to be on the football team next year."

"Oh, I'm sure you can get your time down within a couple of months, more than likely before the school year starts off. But you know what you should do?"

"What's up?" Danile asked as he turned to Cash and I with a donut in his hands.

Cash snatched the donut out of his hands and took a bite out of it. "You gotta stop eating this shit man. It's no good for you."

Daniel smacked his lips. "C'mon, Cash. I'm starving man! If I can't eat it, how come you can?"

"'Cause you're tryna run faster, I'm not."

I leaned over and snatched the donut out of his hands before eating the rest of it. "But you don't need to be eating this before we go to dinner anyways."

Daniel chuckled. "Right, and that's what you get from taking it from me."

"And you," I turned to Daniel. "You can go upstairs to Prince's condo for dinner and until me and Cash come back. He's not working tonight, so he'll be home with Princess and I can walk you upstairs right now."

Daniel sighed. "How come I can't stay home? I'm old enough to stay by myself."

"Actually, you gotta be 14," Cashmere butted in, just to mess with Daniel. "And why you tryna stay here by yourself so badly? You tryna beat your beat while your Mama's gone?"

I rolled my eyes but Daniel just laughed. "Nah, I do that when she's here."

I sighed. "Okay, that's enough," I said as I pulled Daniel away from Cash since the two of them were laughing their asses off. "Cash, I'll be right back. I'm gonna head upstairs really quick to drop Daniel off."

"Alright, take your time sexy. I'll be waiting right here for you," he replied, still laughing. "Bye little man. I'll see you later."

He and Daniel gave each other dap before Daniel and I walked out of our condo and down the hall to the elevator so we could go upstairs to see Theodore. "I hope," I began as I pressed the button for the sixth floor, "if you're doing anything with your private parts that you're washing your hands afterwards."

Daniel laughed. "Of course I am."

I shook my head as the elevators opened up to Theodore's floor. I know Daniel's growing up but I didn't it's just weird talking to him about sex since he was just a child a few years ago. I wrapped my arm around Daniel's shoulder as I banged on Theodore's door. Just from standing outside of the door, I could hear loud talking, TV's playing and I could smell Mexican food.

The door swung open, revealing Jazmine. She was dressed in a pair of black jeans a blue shirt with an iHop logo across the breast since she works there. Damn. I was really hoping I wouldn't see this bitch up here tonight. Call me petty, but I still don't like her and neither does King. We know she took a bullet for Theodore but something about her just seems sketchy to me and I don't appreciate her over stepping her boundaries as his friend and living with Theodore.

Before she could even speak to us, I cut her off. "Where's my brother?"

"He's in the kitchen cooking. Do yo--"

"Go get him for me," I cut her off again.

Jazmine scrunched up her face. "Alright, hold on."

She walked away from the door while Daniel turned to me. "So I take it you still don't like it her."

"I never started liking her."

"Well you sound extra salty."

"She was rude to me."

Daniel laughed. "Whatever you say Mama."

Within seconds, Theodore walked up to the door with a smile on his face. "Oh, look who came to join us. What's up Daniel?" he asked, giving Daniel some dap before Daniel walked right inside, leaving me. "And you ain't called me all day Lindsey. Where you been?"

"Busy but you could've called me."

"I was busy too but where you going all dressed up?"

"Cashmere's taking me out tonight and I needed Daniel to stay over here for a few hours with you while we're out."

"It's cool. I got plenty of space and plenty of food for him, you and Cash. Y'all can come through if you want. I'm making tacos," he smiled, making me smile.

"As good as that sounds, Cash is taking me somewhere with some class."

"I don't know if you're throwing shade on my tacos but I'll let it slide for now. You have fun on your classy date and we'll just be here having fun and eating our tacos. I'll be up for awhile so you can pick Daniel up whenever you want to or he can spend the night. I don't really mind."

"I'll pick him up after the date," I replied. I wouldn't mind Daniel spending the night here but I don't want him around that Jazmine girl because she's too sneaky. I really don't even want him spending a few hours over here with her but I'll let it slide since he's already inside and because it looks like I caught Theodore in a good mood, which is rare for him. "But I'll be back in a few hours."

"Alright, see you later Lindsey. Don't be doing nothing nasty with Silk tonight."

I rolled my eyes as I walked away from him. "Bye Prince!" I walked back downstairs to my condo where Cashmere was waiting on me. As soon as I got back to my place, we left right back out and got in his car downstairs so he could take me out tonight. Cashmere was quiet on the way to the restaurant and I don't know why but I stayed quiet too, just enjoying being in his company.

"Damn you look good," Cash complimented me as we walked up to the small French restaurant. "I think I'm with the finest woman in Georgia."

I smiled. "Thank you baby."

Cashmere and I walked into the restaurant and were immediately directed to our seats. The two of us sat at a table across from each other as the waitress stood in between us.

"Hi, I'm Stephanie and I'll be your waitress for the night. What can I start you two off with tonight?"

"Wine for the both of us," Cashmere answered.

Stephanie nodded her head. "Alright, I'll be right back with your drinks."

The waitress walked away and I turned to Cash, who was engulfed in his menu. "So how was your day Cash?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "It was cool. I missed you though baby girl. You didn't call me."

"I know because you always tell me when Carlito comes to town that you'll call me since you're so busy. How was that little meeting anyways?"

"I wouldn't know. That nigga switches it up every time he visits to make sure nobody knows what his next move is. But this time, he only wanted Prince and Donny to come along. No security."

"Why?"

"I don't know, I just did as I was told and stayed back," he replied.

Cashmere works for Theodore and Adonis now as head of their security team. The night of Theodore's 18th birthday when Cashmere killed Willie, Theodore was really close to him. They got close and then Theodore offered him the job since he already protected him once.

"How was your day Linds?"

"Good, I didn't do much."

"A friend of mine told me you went out to lunch with that loud mouthed friend of yours."

I rolled my eyes. Cashmere and Danity don't get along for the simple fact that Danity is always accusing him of cheating on me. Danity is the one that told me about Cash cheating on me with Mocha, word got back to Cash and now he can't stand her since he claims she's always up in our relationship. "Danity is not a loud mouth. She's just a concerned friend."

"Well she's always up in our business about something. I don't like people knowing all of our business baby girl, especially her. She likes to run her mouth all the time and next thing you know, our business will be all over the city because of her."

"Well it already is since you humiliated me by sleeping with a stripper. Everybody knows our relationship is fucked up, you just don't recognize it."

He looked up from his menu with a frown on his face. "I recognize my flaws and yours. You ain't perfect."

"I never said I was but I'm not trying to play it off like I am because somebody called me out. Own up to the fact that you cheated Cash. And even if you have apologized for it, that doesn't mean it still doesn't hurt, especially when I heard it from somebody other than you. And let's not act like that stripper bitch was the first time. It's been plenty of other bitches."

"And it's been plenty of other niggas with you."

"One! Only one that first time you cheated because I was pissed off at you but I haven't done it multiple times like you have."

"Well I'm sorry."

"Continuing to say sorry won't fix anything. You need to change your fucked up ways."

"Or what?"

"I'm leaving you."

He chuckled. "Leaving me? After all we've been through? You're not."

"I am and I will when I damn well please," I whispered as the waitress walked back up to us with our wine. She popped the cap on the wine and poured some into both of our glasses.

"Have you all decided on what you'll be having for dinner or do you need some more time?"

"We need more time," I replied.

"Alright, take your time," she said as she walked away from us.

As soon as she was far enough away, turned back to Cash who was just staring at me. "What?" I frowned.

"Don't 'what' me. You always tryna start some shit with me. I took you out because I was tryna do something nice for you but you always wanna make me out to be the bad guy. Yeah, I fucked up a few times in the past but I'm a changed man."

"Two months ago isn't the past, especially when you're still lying about where you're going and the shit you're doing."

He took a deep breath. "I'm telling the truth. What I gotta do to make you believe me?"

"Let me see your phone."

Cashmere scrunched up his face. "Nah you trippin."

I smirked. It's exactly like I thought. Cashmere maybe put on the good boyfriend role but I know he's messing around on me again. He's been too secretive lately. "Alright, well since you won't let me see your phone, that proves to me that you're obviously hiding something."

"I'm not hiding anything."

"If you're not then let me see your phone."

"No, it's my personal shit."

"Your shit is my shit."

"No."

"So you're hiding something," I smirked.

"I'm not hiding shit!" he yelled, causing everyone in the restaurant to turn our way. He took a deep breath. "Look, I told yo ass I'm not hiding shit. If you don't believe me then that's on you but you're not gonna sit here and accuse me of some shit I didn't do just because I won't let you see my phone."

I nodded my head. "Alright."

"So I'm leaving." Cashmere stood up, throwing his napkin on the table before he began walking out. "Find your own way home tonight."

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, fuck you too Cashmere with your cheating ass."

He gave me the finger before storming out of the restaurant, leaving me alone but I don't care. He's not going to walk all over me as if I'm a door mat. If he wants to cheat then he can do it as a single man but I refuse to let him cheat on me.

"Ma'am, um do you still want to continue with your order?"

I looked over at the waitress, who looked nervous to be over here with me because she most likely just watched that exchange between Cashmere and I but I don't give a damn. He's not going to treat me like shit and I'm not taking his shit anymore. I refuse to. I smiled at her before telling her what I wanted. Cashmere's cheating isn't going to hurt me, it's only hurting him. He stormed out of here because he knows he's guilty but I'm not going to let him faze me. I'm going to keep on with my life, with or without Cashmere.

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