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Prologue
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"Damn! I hate when beauticians braid yo hair so damn tight." I spoke to my two best friends Sonya and Kaylyn while running my fingers through my fresh Senegalese twists.
"I understand girl, but with beauty comes pain." Sonya spoke as we walked into the cafeteria. It was the first day of school and people were running to the cafeteria trying to claim their territory first thing this morning and get a glimpse of the new people I guess.
"'Cuse you!" Kaylyn yelled as a girl dressed in all leather and black lipstick bumped her.
"Girl, you should know by now you don't mess wit thee goths." Sonya implied in her heavy Arabian accent.
"I don't give a damn. The bitch lucky she ain't scuff my new J's." Kaylyn retorted looking down at her shoes. I giggle and shake my head, my girls are crazy. Sonya is Arabian with black long thick hair down to her butt. She's not fat, but she's not skinny, she's not thick either. She's just Sonya, but she's gorgeous and boys go crazy over her deep accent. Kaylyn on the other hand is a straight up ghetto fabulous princess; she's the bougiest ghetto person I know. She used to have long hair, but she cut it into a short honey blonde bob. It looks great against her caramel skin. Then there's me.. The "Hood rich Barbie" as people call me. They say I'm a barbie because of my beauty and hood rich because I can whoop damn near every body's ass (males and females). I guess together we're a triple threat.
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After the morning rush my girls and I go our separate ways to class. My first class is English, which is my least favorite subject. It's the first day of school and already my senior itis is kicking in.
"Hello Everyone. I'm Miss Jackson and I'll be your 12th grade English teacher for the year. Learning English can be......"
"Damn, this lady talks so much. Don't nobody give a damn 'bout learning it's the first day of school." Raymond, my homie since 6th grade whisper speaks to me.
"Shit, I'm saying. But what's up Liyah? What yo sexy ass been on all summer?" Tyrone speaks before I get a chance to respond to Raymond. Tyrone is cool people he just talks entirely too much.
"It was cool. I had hella fun. I gotta job and I got wet almost everyday." I spoke as I turned around to face them. I noticed their facial expressions change into stupid grins. "What the hell ya'll fools smiling about?"
"So you got wet everyday huh?" Tyrone said now giggling uncontrollably.
"Ain't no shame in how Aaliyah and Tony get down." Raymond spoke through chuckles. Once he made that inference about Tony I knew what they were laughing at. I punched Raymond in the arm. "Ya'll lame! Plus I only seen Tony twice over break and sex was not on my agenda." I said. Although me and Tony have been dating for 5 months I'm most definitely not ready to give him my all. Tony just isn't "first time" material. I wanna save it somebody I'm in love with and plan on getting married to, and Tony ain't that nigga.
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After 3rd hour me and my girls meet up for lunch. I haven't seen nor talked to Tony all day and I'm actually quite fine with that.
"Girl where yo boo at?" Kaylyn asks not looking up from her phone; probably texting her gangsta ass man. I don't respond, as we continue to walk to reclaim our table from the years before. Our school is divided into cliques just like any other high school and they all have their specific tables. The goths, lames, athletes, band majors, hood niggas/wannabe hood niggas (Tony's crew), gossip girls, mexicanos, and then there's me, Sonya, and Kaylyn. We're not into all that clique shit so we all just clicked together. I've known Sonya since the summer leading into 8th grade when her and her family moved here from Atlanta and then I met Kaylyn the middle of 9th grade when she got kicked out of her old school for fighting.
Just as we take our seats at our infamous table 19 I see Tony walk in and I know he see me too because he starts to walk our way.
"Girl, when you gon' quit playin' and give Tony the cookies? Sex is important in a relationship. Plus with a nigga that looks like Tony, he ain't gon' be waiting for forever." Kaylyn asked as she applied more lip gloss to her already too glossed lips.
"Yes that's thee best way to keep a hubby happy." Sonya beams. I'm starting to think I'm the only senior virgin at this school.
"Ya'll shut up. I ain't giving Tony nothing.. Matter fact what the hell is that on his neck?!" I say noticing the big red mark on Tony's neck resembling a hickey.
"Hey Baby. Ladies." Tony says sitting down. My girls remain silent staring at me waiting to see what I do next.
"Don't hey baby me nigga. What the hell is that mark on yo neck?" I say feeling my ears turn red and hot like they always do when my adrenaline starts pumping.
"Oh me and my niggas were just play fighting... and I must've gotten scratched." Tony stuttered like he always does when he lies. Tony flipped the collar on his white polo up to hide the marks. This nigga must think I was born yesterday. Sonya and Kaylyn are still staring at me waiting for the impending show down. Kaylyn even put her man on hold to watch the argument. My girls know I'm a walking time bomb , you disrespect me , then BOOM!
"Tony do I look like a new born?"
"Umm..No..?"
"Then why the hell you tryna play like I was born yesterday?!" I feel myself getting ready to snap but I don't wanna waste my breath on this fool. "I know that's a hickey on yo neck boy, I don't know why you think you tryna play me but I do suggest you rise yo ass up and exit up out my life."
"But baby...."
"Save yo but babys for the next bitch, cuz I ain't the one and we're DONE!" Boy did I feel a release being lifted off my shoulders but I also felt a headache starting to form. Good thing we only have 2 classes left, I'm looking forward to a spa day.
Chapter 1 - Replaced
"I still can't believe Tony tried to play me like I was a fool." I said to my girls as I stopped on brakes at the red light in my burgundy Grand Prix. I decided it was time for relaxation and pampering and what better way to do it than with my home girls? Well at least I'm now free to mingle. I must've gotten lost in my thoughts because the now backed up traffic was starting to honk it's horns. I quickly pressed the gas and made a sharp right turn damn near rolling up on the curb.
"Girl, don't be tripping off Tony. As good as he looks you couldn't expect him to just stay faithful to you especially since you wasn't giving up the cookies." Kaylyn responded texting on her phone as usual. What the hell did she mean by that comment?
"Kaylyn you don't gotta give up the cookies to make a man remain faithful to you." I say using her language. I never refer to "my flower" as the cookies.
"Yes you do girl." Kaylyn responds again.
I look at her through my rear view mirror and send her an evil look. Sonya just stares out the window not saying a word, it seems like she's hiding something.
"Whatever Kay, that may be your opinion but not mine." I say as I pull into the parking lot of the spa and turn my car off. I decide to not press on in the impending argument between Kaylyn & I. I don't feel like arguing with her I just want to chill.
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After I left the nail place and dropped my girls off I felt so relaxed and my nails and feet were on point. I could barely keep my eyes off of them. Those Asians can seriously get down. I decided to head home and see what mama cooked. Mama is the best cook ever I swear. She puts her heart in the food she makes. As I get ready to get out the car I notice Kaylyn left her phone on my back seat. I grab the phone and head inside.
As I step into the house the smell of macaroni and pork chops with broccoli overwhelm my nose. My already growling stomach began to grow louder. "Hey mama , papi. I'm home." I called out to my parents.
"Hola mia, Estamos en la cocina." my mom responded.
"Okay. I'll be in there after I lavarse las manos." I responded working on my little knowledge in Spanish.
"Mia , you must practice your Spanish more." My mom yells back.
"Trato Mama." I respond. It's really hard trying to learn Spanish on top of school work. I know enough but it's not as fluent as my mom's and dad's. My mom is a mixture of Puerto Rican and Cuban and my father is black and Mexican. So I'm pretty tied to the Hispanic roots. Some people say I have a hint of an Hispanic accent but I can't hear it.
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After I'm done smashing on my mom's delicious food I finally head to my room. Dinner was sort of quiet tonight with my brother at his friend's house doing I don't care what. When I return to my room I decide to call Kaylyn's mom to let her know Kaylyn left her phone with me. As I scrolled through Kaylyn"s contacts in search for her mom's number a text message with the sender name "Tony♥" appeared on the screen. "I know this ain't the Tony I think it is." I thought out loud. "Naa, I know my home girl wouldn't do something like that." But I do have my doubts about Kaylyn she's always making references to how fine Tony is and how Tony could have any girl and all that. I decide to read the message just to clarify my doubts.
"So when we gone do it again?" the message reads. Oh shit, that must means Kaylyn is cheating on her man. But still no proof it's the right Tony. I decide to scroll up in the messages. Just when I thought my girl was actually my girl I read the message to make me second guess.
"Aaliyah would have never suspected you to be one of the girls I was cheating on her with." Tony's text read.
"Naa she wouldn't but I do feel kind of bad 4 treatin her like that. But boy u kno I can't help it. ur so dam fine." Kaylyn responded.
"Yea I kno. Was it stupid of me to come over to the table wit that hickey on my neck tho?"
"Hell yea , u almost blew our dam cover. I was so fuckin nervous I thought I might blow it myself"
"I'm sorry boo."
"Its cool." that was the last text Kaylyn said before she left her phone I assume. I was beyond heated at the fact that my home girl would do me so grimy. I got something in store for her ass tomorrow. I bet that's what Sonya was so silent about in the car. If that's so I got a few words for her too. Everybody should know Aaliyah Gonzalez is not a force to be reckoned with.
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When I arrived at school I seen Sonya and Kaylyn waiting in our normal spot. Perfect! But it appears Sonya is upset with Kaylyn, maybe Sonya isn't to blame here.
"Hey what's up A." Kaylyn spoke to me coming to me for our usual hug. But when she noticed the mug on my face she dropped her arms.
"You left this in my car bitch." I replied as I threw the phone at her face. It smacked her right in the forehead and I seen the tears began to form in her eyes. But I could care less, I feel so hot right now I could spit. "I read the messages from Tony. How could you do something so low Kaylyn?! I thought we was home girls. Was that one time pipe really better than our 3 year friendship. What were you thinking?!! Oh that's right, you probably weren't with yo' dumb ass. I never would've expected this out of you Kaylyn NEVER. I guess the saying is true you can't trust NOBODY!" I yelled. I felt some tears starting to form in my own eyes as my words sank into my reality. I can't believe I had been betrayed by someone I thought was my friend.
"A, I'm really sorry girl. I really am. I don't know what came over me. I didn't really want to do it. Tony forced me. "Kaylyn said as she let her forming tears fall. Oh hell no, did this bitch just lie to my face? I seen the texts she said to him. Last time I checked she couldn't help herself, it doesn't seem like he forced anything. Sonya just stood and she too began to form tears as she watched our "Dynamic Trio" fall apart.
I took a deep breath to save myself from slapping this bitch across her face "Kaylyn are you seriously going to lie to my face?"
"What are you talking about?" Kaylyn asked playing the dumb role once again. I'm starting to think it's not just an act.
"I read the texts. And I see how you always drool over Tony. You can't go a day without mentioning to me how fine he is or how lucky I am to have somebody so fine. Well how bout you and his "fine ass" go have a nice life together. 'Cuz just like Tony your ass is getting replaced." I spat turning away from her to hide my almost fallen tears. It hurts to lose a home girl, for real.
"But A, I'm sorry."
"I don't give a damn, get away from me before I kick your ass all up and down this hallway." With my last comment Kaylyn turned and walked down the hallway, Kaylyn may be tough but her strength is nothing compared to mine, especially since I'm boiling hot right now. I stood and contemplated on my words until I felt Sonya lay her gentle hand on my back.
"Sonya you knew the whole time didn't you?" I asked anger in my eyes and voice.
"Yes. I so desperately wanted to tell you but Kaylyn threatened to have some girls jump me. Please don't be mad at me. I snapped on Kaylyn for her actions earlier this morning right before you came over. Again I apologize for not telling you I just didn't wanna get jumped." Sonya replied tears streaming down her face and her Arabian accent heavier than usual. It always gets that way when she cries. I couldn't risk losing two friends in one day. I decided to forgive Sonya, but as for Kaylyn she's dead to me.
"I forgive you Sonya. You did it to protect your face." I said trying to joke with her as I pulled her in for a hug.
Sonya laughed as she wiped her tears. "Yes of course. You know I likes to look thee best." She replied smiling. It was time to head off to class which I really really wasn't looking forward to. As I speed walked off down the hallway I noticed my teacher Miss Jackson outside the classroom talking to a new student I suppose. I couldn't really see who it was because Miss Jackson was standing in the way. As I finally made my way to the door I saw the most finest boy I have ever laid my eyes upon. He stood about 6ft, light skin complexion, pretty brown eyes, and curly black hair that was sticking out from the hole in his snap back. If I didn't know any better I'd say he was a movie star. He was definitely my dream boy. I'm going to have to get to know him a little better for sure.
"Girl, don't be tripping off Tony. As good as he looks you couldn't expect him to just stay faithful to you especially since you wasn't giving up the cookies." Kaylyn responded texting on her phone as usual. What the hell did she mean by that comment?
"Kaylyn you don't gotta give up the cookies to make a man remain faithful to you." I say using her language. I never refer to "my flower" as the cookies.
"Yes you do girl." Kaylyn responds again.
I look at her through my rear view mirror and send her an evil look. Sonya just stares out the window not saying a word, it seems like she's hiding something.
"Whatever Kay, that may be your opinion but not mine." I say as I pull into the parking lot of the spa and turn my car off. I decide to not press on in the impending argument between Kaylyn & I. I don't feel like arguing with her I just want to chill.
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After I left the nail place and dropped my girls off I felt so relaxed and my nails and feet were on point. I could barely keep my eyes off of them. Those Asians can seriously get down. I decided to head home and see what mama cooked. Mama is the best cook ever I swear. She puts her heart in the food she makes. As I get ready to get out the car I notice Kaylyn left her phone on my back seat. I grab the phone and head inside.
As I step into the house the smell of macaroni and pork chops with broccoli overwhelm my nose. My already growling stomach began to grow louder. "Hey mama , papi. I'm home." I called out to my parents.
"Hola mia, Estamos en la cocina." my mom responded.
"Okay. I'll be in there after I lavarse las manos." I responded working on my little knowledge in Spanish.
"Mia , you must practice your Spanish more." My mom yells back.
"Trato Mama." I respond. It's really hard trying to learn Spanish on top of school work. I know enough but it's not as fluent as my mom's and dad's. My mom is a mixture of Puerto Rican and Cuban and my father is black and Mexican. So I'm pretty tied to the Hispanic roots. Some people say I have a hint of an Hispanic accent but I can't hear it.
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After I'm done smashing on my mom's delicious food I finally head to my room. Dinner was sort of quiet tonight with my brother at his friend's house doing I don't care what. When I return to my room I decide to call Kaylyn's mom to let her know Kaylyn left her phone with me. As I scrolled through Kaylyn"s contacts in search for her mom's number a text message with the sender name "Tony♥" appeared on the screen. "I know this ain't the Tony I think it is." I thought out loud. "Naa, I know my home girl wouldn't do something like that." But I do have my doubts about Kaylyn she's always making references to how fine Tony is and how Tony could have any girl and all that. I decide to read the message just to clarify my doubts.
"So when we gone do it again?" the message reads. Oh shit, that must means Kaylyn is cheating on her man. But still no proof it's the right Tony. I decide to scroll up in the messages. Just when I thought my girl was actually my girl I read the message to make me second guess.
"Aaliyah would have never suspected you to be one of the girls I was cheating on her with." Tony's text read.
"Naa she wouldn't but I do feel kind of bad 4 treatin her like that. But boy u kno I can't help it. ur so dam fine." Kaylyn responded.
"Yea I kno. Was it stupid of me to come over to the table wit that hickey on my neck tho?"
"Hell yea , u almost blew our dam cover. I was so fuckin nervous I thought I might blow it myself"
"I'm sorry boo."
"Its cool." that was the last text Kaylyn said before she left her phone I assume. I was beyond heated at the fact that my home girl would do me so grimy. I got something in store for her ass tomorrow. I bet that's what Sonya was so silent about in the car. If that's so I got a few words for her too. Everybody should know Aaliyah Gonzalez is not a force to be reckoned with.
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When I arrived at school I seen Sonya and Kaylyn waiting in our normal spot. Perfect! But it appears Sonya is upset with Kaylyn, maybe Sonya isn't to blame here.
"Hey what's up A." Kaylyn spoke to me coming to me for our usual hug. But when she noticed the mug on my face she dropped her arms.
"You left this in my car bitch." I replied as I threw the phone at her face. It smacked her right in the forehead and I seen the tears began to form in her eyes. But I could care less, I feel so hot right now I could spit. "I read the messages from Tony. How could you do something so low Kaylyn?! I thought we was home girls. Was that one time pipe really better than our 3 year friendship. What were you thinking?!! Oh that's right, you probably weren't with yo' dumb ass. I never would've expected this out of you Kaylyn NEVER. I guess the saying is true you can't trust NOBODY!" I yelled. I felt some tears starting to form in my own eyes as my words sank into my reality. I can't believe I had been betrayed by someone I thought was my friend.
"A, I'm really sorry girl. I really am. I don't know what came over me. I didn't really want to do it. Tony forced me. "Kaylyn said as she let her forming tears fall. Oh hell no, did this bitch just lie to my face? I seen the texts she said to him. Last time I checked she couldn't help herself, it doesn't seem like he forced anything. Sonya just stood and she too began to form tears as she watched our "Dynamic Trio" fall apart.
I took a deep breath to save myself from slapping this bitch across her face "Kaylyn are you seriously going to lie to my face?"
"What are you talking about?" Kaylyn asked playing the dumb role once again. I'm starting to think it's not just an act.
"I read the texts. And I see how you always drool over Tony. You can't go a day without mentioning to me how fine he is or how lucky I am to have somebody so fine. Well how bout you and his "fine ass" go have a nice life together. 'Cuz just like Tony your ass is getting replaced." I spat turning away from her to hide my almost fallen tears. It hurts to lose a home girl, for real.
"But A, I'm sorry."
"I don't give a damn, get away from me before I kick your ass all up and down this hallway." With my last comment Kaylyn turned and walked down the hallway, Kaylyn may be tough but her strength is nothing compared to mine, especially since I'm boiling hot right now. I stood and contemplated on my words until I felt Sonya lay her gentle hand on my back.
"Sonya you knew the whole time didn't you?" I asked anger in my eyes and voice.
"Yes. I so desperately wanted to tell you but Kaylyn threatened to have some girls jump me. Please don't be mad at me. I snapped on Kaylyn for her actions earlier this morning right before you came over. Again I apologize for not telling you I just didn't wanna get jumped." Sonya replied tears streaming down her face and her Arabian accent heavier than usual. It always gets that way when she cries. I couldn't risk losing two friends in one day. I decided to forgive Sonya, but as for Kaylyn she's dead to me.
"I forgive you Sonya. You did it to protect your face." I said trying to joke with her as I pulled her in for a hug.
Sonya laughed as she wiped her tears. "Yes of course. You know I likes to look thee best." She replied smiling. It was time to head off to class which I really really wasn't looking forward to. As I speed walked off down the hallway I noticed my teacher Miss Jackson outside the classroom talking to a new student I suppose. I couldn't really see who it was because Miss Jackson was standing in the way. As I finally made my way to the door I saw the most finest boy I have ever laid my eyes upon. He stood about 6ft, light skin complexion, pretty brown eyes, and curly black hair that was sticking out from the hole in his snap back. If I didn't know any better I'd say he was a movie star. He was definitely my dream boy. I'm going to have to get to know him a little better for sure.
Chapter 2 - Different
"Good morning class. We have a new student joining us today. His name is Rico Santiago and he just moved here this summer from Atlanta, Georgia." Miss Jackson spoke as she introduced the new student to our class. I couldn't keep my eyes off of him. He had the most smoothest skin I had ever seen. His entire wardrobe was on point. Khaki shorts , red black & white button up plaid shirt , with a black tee underneath that you could see from the collar , and some red , black , and white Jordan's. Probably fusion 4's but I'm not sure. I also focused upon the gold bone chain hanging from his smooth neck and the huge diamond encrusted studs in his earlobes. Damn, this boy must be paid.
"Okay Rico , take a seat next to Miss Gonzalez please and we can get started with today's lesson." Miss Jackson spoke as she pointed in my direction. My heart instantly began to race , a feeling no other boy has ever had on me. As Rico walked towards me to take his seat I gave him a flirty smile which he returned with a "what's up" and sat down. Damn , this boy smells good.
After class was over I grabbed my things to leave for second hour. But my journey was put on halt when Rico placed his hand gently on my shoulder. His touch sent chills down my spine.
"Um , I'm sorry." He spoke as he withdrew his hand. "I didn't catch your first name Miss Gonzalez." Rico smiled revealing his perfect teeth.
"It's okay. But my name is Aaliyah. Like the beautiful singer." I replied half-way blushing.
"That's what's up. You're pretty beautiful yourself." He smiled again.
"Thanks Rico. But what's your next class? I don't wanna make you late." I replied fully blushing now.
"You're worth it." I could tell he was starting to grow nervous. "But my next class is Trigonometry."
"Welp , Rico. It looks like your in luck. That's my next class also." I said attempting to joke with him. "Wanna walk together?"
"Sure. That's cool with me." Rico responded flashing his movie star smile once again. I'm truly feeling this boy's style and I can tell he's feeling mines too because he can't keep his eyes off me.
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Once lunch came around I was starving and I definitely wasn't feeling school's lunch today. I decided me & Sonya should go off campus for lunch but Sonya was nowhere in site.
"What's up A , you should've been in drama today man. Sonya went off on Kaylyn making her cry and shit. It was crazy." Raymond came up to me. He must've known I was waiting since I was standing by my locker.
"Damn , what for?" as if I didn't already know. But I wanted to know if it was more to it. I'm upset I chose today to go to the library , but I was showing Rico around.
"It was something about you. What happened with you and my nigga tony? Did Kaylyn fuck him?"
"Man , I don't wanna talk about that fool. & yeah I guess so homie. But hey it is what it is. They're both dead to me."
"Word? Well ya girl Sonya is in the office , you know how they get when it's bout to be a fight and shit. She might get suspended. The teacher wrote it up as bullying."
"That's crazy. But I'm a holla at you later homie , I'm fenna go out to eat." I responded shutting my locker and getting my keys out my purse.
"Aye pick a nigga up a big mac tho." Raymond called out after me.
"I'll think about it. You lucky if you get a straw my nigga."
"I'll give you the cash. For real I just wanna big mac."
"Alright. Hurry up." I stopped in my tracks and waited for Raymond to catch up.
As I walked across the student parking lot and headed to my car I seen Tony leaning his lanky ass against my car. Hell naa, what this fool want?
"Aaliyah we need to talk."
"Tony ain't no talking , now move out my way before I run yo ass over." I spoke as I unlocked my car door and opened it.
"I said we need to talk girl." Tony said slamming the car door shut.
"What the hell you wanna talk about Tony?" I said growing fed up with this fool. I'm starving and he's wasting my time on bullshit.
"I want a second chance. Girl , I can prove to you I can do better. Forget about them other bitches I want you." as Tony began to give his testimony to me , my eye was caught by Rico across the parking lot walking up to a random car that just pulled up. Rico looked around nervously , as if checking to see if he's being watched by someone. I wonder what he's up to. As he approached the car window, he leaned in to talk to the driver. I couldn't keep my eyes off him.
"Girl , are you listening to me?" I heard Tony say but I wasn't focusing on him. "I said is you listening to me?" Tony spoke again this time grabbing me by my arm forcefully causing me to return my attention back to him.
"Tony get your damn hands off me , before I be the reason you'll never be able to have kids." I threatened him as I looked him dead in the eye. But he wasn't loosening up on his grip.
"You'll do what girl?! Don't forget we reside in the same hood , I can have some bitches at yo front door pronto." Tony spoke as he tightened his grip.
"Tony if you don't let me go...."
"If I don't let you go what?"
"Aye nigga she said "let her go"." I heard Rico's voice call out from behind Tony. Tony turned my arm loose as he turned to face a now angry Rico. I was glad to see Rico come to my rescue but that didn't change the fact of what I just saw him doing.
"Who the fuck is you?" Tony said getting in Rico's face.
"My name is unimportant but I suggest you move along , before you end up in some deep bullshit you won't be able to get out of." Rico spat stepping closer to Tony.
"Man nigga you won't do shit. You must not know who I am." Tony said bumping Rico slightly. Tony is very known around the school as a "hood nigga" and people do fear him. But it's all a facade , the only reason Tony knows how to act so "gangsta" is from the movies his older brothers used to watch with him. I'm more thug than he is. Tony is a rich boy wannabe thug , he's not the real deal. But some kind of way he got all these people here fooled from a one lucky fight he encountered.
"You right nigga I don't , and I don't give a damn. But bump me one mo' time and you gone know who I am." Rico said returning Tony's bump but harder. When Tony realized Rico wasn't backing down from the challenge like most people do , Tony turned to walk away. "We not done talking yet Aaliyah." he said as he eyed me. Then he went inside the building.
"Did he hurt you Aaliyah?" Rico said , his voice was back to the sweet and nice way I heard when we first spoke.
"Yeah kind of. But I'm not worried about him. Thanks for being here for me Rico." I spoke as I stared into his eyes." Rico what was you doing when you walked up to that car earlier?" I asked. If we're ever going to be anything I want him to be truthful with me.
"Oh you seen that?" he responded avoiding the question.
"Yeah I did.." I stared deeper into Rico's eyes , to see through to his heart. Mama taught me how to do that a long time ago. That's how she could always tell when I was lying or not.
"It was just business." he responded looking down.
"What kinda business?" I pressed on begging for more information. But I already knew the outcome.
"Look, how bout I take you out to lunch and we'll discuss it there?" Rico responded smiling. Something tells me this boy means well but is just misguided.
"Okay cool , we can hit up McDonald's. I'm just tryna grab something to go. Since we don't have much longer to be on break." I responded. I left out the part about Raymond's big mac. I felt as though that was irrelevant anyways.
"Okay maa , follow me to my car."
As we walked towards Rico's car I seen Kaylyn and her mother walk out the door and down the stairs into the parking lot. Kaylyn was holding her stomach and crying. Why is she doing so much crying? I know her losing me as a friend didn't have that much effect on her. Just as I was hoping they didn't see me , her mother's eyes caught mines and they began to walk my way.
"Hello Mrs. Edwards." I spoke. I was always told to respect my elders , even if their daughters are grimy bitches.
"Hello A." Kaylyn's mother pulled me in for a hug. I guess she doesn't know about our falling out just yet.
"Kaylyn got suspended for arguing with Sonya. I tried to tell them they had been friends for years and it was probably just a petty argument. But when I noticed the look on Sonya's face it looked deeper than that. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that would you?" Mrs. Edwards questioned me , but my gaze was upon Kaylyn who couldn't pull herself to look at me.
"As a matter of fact I do. But the real situation isn't between Sonya and Kaylyn it's between me & Kaylyn. But since we are all home girls , I mean were all home girls Sonya felt what Kaylyn did was wrong." I said my gaze still upon Kaylyn.
"Oh , what did Kaylyn do?" her mother was obviously oblivious to the ongoing drama between us.
Kaylyn finally looked at me and her eyes begged for me not tell her mother. But I still felt anger towards her , and I decided to let my mouth run like a faucet.
"Kaylyn had sex with my ex-boyfriend Tony behind my back." I replied carefree. Kaylyn began to let fresh tears fall as her mother's mouth fell open and she looked from me to Kaylyn. "Oh Really?"
"Yep." I nodded my head nonchalantly
"Kaylyn bring yo ass on , I got a few words for yo ass. How could you do that to Aaliyah??? Aaliyah it was nice seeing you but me and Kaylyn got some unfinished business." Kaylyn and her mom turned and walked towards her SUV. Kaylyn looked back at me and flashed me an "I hate you" look.
"Nice seeing you too Mrs. Edwards." I grinned before returning to a patiently waiting Rico.
"What was that all about?" Rico asked as he placed his arm around my shoulders. I usually wouldn't allow a boy to do that but Rico was so different plus he smelled so damn good.
"We'll discuss it over lunch." I said as he led me to his car.
"Okay Rico , take a seat next to Miss Gonzalez please and we can get started with today's lesson." Miss Jackson spoke as she pointed in my direction. My heart instantly began to race , a feeling no other boy has ever had on me. As Rico walked towards me to take his seat I gave him a flirty smile which he returned with a "what's up" and sat down. Damn , this boy smells good.
After class was over I grabbed my things to leave for second hour. But my journey was put on halt when Rico placed his hand gently on my shoulder. His touch sent chills down my spine.
"Um , I'm sorry." He spoke as he withdrew his hand. "I didn't catch your first name Miss Gonzalez." Rico smiled revealing his perfect teeth.
"It's okay. But my name is Aaliyah. Like the beautiful singer." I replied half-way blushing.
"That's what's up. You're pretty beautiful yourself." He smiled again.
"Thanks Rico. But what's your next class? I don't wanna make you late." I replied fully blushing now.
"You're worth it." I could tell he was starting to grow nervous. "But my next class is Trigonometry."
"Welp , Rico. It looks like your in luck. That's my next class also." I said attempting to joke with him. "Wanna walk together?"
"Sure. That's cool with me." Rico responded flashing his movie star smile once again. I'm truly feeling this boy's style and I can tell he's feeling mines too because he can't keep his eyes off me.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Once lunch came around I was starving and I definitely wasn't feeling school's lunch today. I decided me & Sonya should go off campus for lunch but Sonya was nowhere in site.
"What's up A , you should've been in drama today man. Sonya went off on Kaylyn making her cry and shit. It was crazy." Raymond came up to me. He must've known I was waiting since I was standing by my locker.
"Damn , what for?" as if I didn't already know. But I wanted to know if it was more to it. I'm upset I chose today to go to the library , but I was showing Rico around.
"It was something about you. What happened with you and my nigga tony? Did Kaylyn fuck him?"
"Man , I don't wanna talk about that fool. & yeah I guess so homie. But hey it is what it is. They're both dead to me."
"Word? Well ya girl Sonya is in the office , you know how they get when it's bout to be a fight and shit. She might get suspended. The teacher wrote it up as bullying."
"That's crazy. But I'm a holla at you later homie , I'm fenna go out to eat." I responded shutting my locker and getting my keys out my purse.
"Aye pick a nigga up a big mac tho." Raymond called out after me.
"I'll think about it. You lucky if you get a straw my nigga."
"I'll give you the cash. For real I just wanna big mac."
"Alright. Hurry up." I stopped in my tracks and waited for Raymond to catch up.
As I walked across the student parking lot and headed to my car I seen Tony leaning his lanky ass against my car. Hell naa, what this fool want?
"Aaliyah we need to talk."
"Tony ain't no talking , now move out my way before I run yo ass over." I spoke as I unlocked my car door and opened it.
"I said we need to talk girl." Tony said slamming the car door shut.
"What the hell you wanna talk about Tony?" I said growing fed up with this fool. I'm starving and he's wasting my time on bullshit.
"I want a second chance. Girl , I can prove to you I can do better. Forget about them other bitches I want you." as Tony began to give his testimony to me , my eye was caught by Rico across the parking lot walking up to a random car that just pulled up. Rico looked around nervously , as if checking to see if he's being watched by someone. I wonder what he's up to. As he approached the car window, he leaned in to talk to the driver. I couldn't keep my eyes off him.
"Girl , are you listening to me?" I heard Tony say but I wasn't focusing on him. "I said is you listening to me?" Tony spoke again this time grabbing me by my arm forcefully causing me to return my attention back to him.
"Tony get your damn hands off me , before I be the reason you'll never be able to have kids." I threatened him as I looked him dead in the eye. But he wasn't loosening up on his grip.
"You'll do what girl?! Don't forget we reside in the same hood , I can have some bitches at yo front door pronto." Tony spoke as he tightened his grip.
"Tony if you don't let me go...."
"If I don't let you go what?"
"Aye nigga she said "let her go"." I heard Rico's voice call out from behind Tony. Tony turned my arm loose as he turned to face a now angry Rico. I was glad to see Rico come to my rescue but that didn't change the fact of what I just saw him doing.
"Who the fuck is you?" Tony said getting in Rico's face.
"My name is unimportant but I suggest you move along , before you end up in some deep bullshit you won't be able to get out of." Rico spat stepping closer to Tony.
"Man nigga you won't do shit. You must not know who I am." Tony said bumping Rico slightly. Tony is very known around the school as a "hood nigga" and people do fear him. But it's all a facade , the only reason Tony knows how to act so "gangsta" is from the movies his older brothers used to watch with him. I'm more thug than he is. Tony is a rich boy wannabe thug , he's not the real deal. But some kind of way he got all these people here fooled from a one lucky fight he encountered.
"You right nigga I don't , and I don't give a damn. But bump me one mo' time and you gone know who I am." Rico said returning Tony's bump but harder. When Tony realized Rico wasn't backing down from the challenge like most people do , Tony turned to walk away. "We not done talking yet Aaliyah." he said as he eyed me. Then he went inside the building.
"Did he hurt you Aaliyah?" Rico said , his voice was back to the sweet and nice way I heard when we first spoke.
"Yeah kind of. But I'm not worried about him. Thanks for being here for me Rico." I spoke as I stared into his eyes." Rico what was you doing when you walked up to that car earlier?" I asked. If we're ever going to be anything I want him to be truthful with me.
"Oh you seen that?" he responded avoiding the question.
"Yeah I did.." I stared deeper into Rico's eyes , to see through to his heart. Mama taught me how to do that a long time ago. That's how she could always tell when I was lying or not.
"It was just business." he responded looking down.
"What kinda business?" I pressed on begging for more information. But I already knew the outcome.
"Look, how bout I take you out to lunch and we'll discuss it there?" Rico responded smiling. Something tells me this boy means well but is just misguided.
"Okay cool , we can hit up McDonald's. I'm just tryna grab something to go. Since we don't have much longer to be on break." I responded. I left out the part about Raymond's big mac. I felt as though that was irrelevant anyways.
"Okay maa , follow me to my car."
As we walked towards Rico's car I seen Kaylyn and her mother walk out the door and down the stairs into the parking lot. Kaylyn was holding her stomach and crying. Why is she doing so much crying? I know her losing me as a friend didn't have that much effect on her. Just as I was hoping they didn't see me , her mother's eyes caught mines and they began to walk my way.
"Hello Mrs. Edwards." I spoke. I was always told to respect my elders , even if their daughters are grimy bitches.
"Hello A." Kaylyn's mother pulled me in for a hug. I guess she doesn't know about our falling out just yet.
"Kaylyn got suspended for arguing with Sonya. I tried to tell them they had been friends for years and it was probably just a petty argument. But when I noticed the look on Sonya's face it looked deeper than that. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that would you?" Mrs. Edwards questioned me , but my gaze was upon Kaylyn who couldn't pull herself to look at me.
"As a matter of fact I do. But the real situation isn't between Sonya and Kaylyn it's between me & Kaylyn. But since we are all home girls , I mean were all home girls Sonya felt what Kaylyn did was wrong." I said my gaze still upon Kaylyn.
"Oh , what did Kaylyn do?" her mother was obviously oblivious to the ongoing drama between us.
Kaylyn finally looked at me and her eyes begged for me not tell her mother. But I still felt anger towards her , and I decided to let my mouth run like a faucet.
"Kaylyn had sex with my ex-boyfriend Tony behind my back." I replied carefree. Kaylyn began to let fresh tears fall as her mother's mouth fell open and she looked from me to Kaylyn. "Oh Really?"
"Yep." I nodded my head nonchalantly
"Kaylyn bring yo ass on , I got a few words for yo ass. How could you do that to Aaliyah??? Aaliyah it was nice seeing you but me and Kaylyn got some unfinished business." Kaylyn and her mom turned and walked towards her SUV. Kaylyn looked back at me and flashed me an "I hate you" look.
"Nice seeing you too Mrs. Edwards." I grinned before returning to a patiently waiting Rico.
"What was that all about?" Rico asked as he placed his arm around my shoulders. I usually wouldn't allow a boy to do that but Rico was so different plus he smelled so damn good.
"We'll discuss it over lunch." I said as he led me to his car.
Chapter 3 - Mistaken
When we finally got to Rico's car I was truly impressed. He was driving a gray 2013 Mustang GT and it was sitting on some of the prettiest rims I'd ever seen on a car. I had to admit it looked nice even though I hate rims. I was mesmerized by the beautiful appearance of the car.
"Damn Rico , this is the nicest ride I have ever seen." I spoke to him as he opened the door for me. The interior of the car was nice as hell too and so clean. The smell of the black ice car fresheners filled my nose as I looked at the beautiful shade of midnight blue on the seats with a wood grain dashboard and surrounding the stick and gear shifts. I looked over and noticed "Rico" was stitched in the driver side head's rest. Damn this is so freaking amazing.
"Thanks. I invested hella money into this whip. It's my most valued possession." Rico responded as he climbed into the driver's side and put the key in the ignition.
"awwwww.. I was hoping I could be your most valued possession." I said sounding like a sad little girl as I attempted to partially joke and partially be serious with my phrase.
Rico stared at me then smiled "you could be." his brown eyes sparkled as the sun light came through the windshield.
I giggled. "First I need to know what kind of business you're into. You need to keep it real with me at all costs if you're gonna be my future husband." Did I just say that out loud?
Rico snickered. "yo husband huh? I like the sound of that." he leaned closer to me and my palms instantly grew sweaty. "but I'm a salesman princess. I do sales. and I get big bank for it. But tell me about that lil episode with that girl and her mother that went on , and about that hoe nigga from earlier." Rico said changing the subject off him as he finally pulled out the parking lot.
"Oh that nigga was my ex Tony. and the girl you saw was my ex best friend Kaylyn. Him and Kaylyn hooked up behind my back." I replied. I was so tired of talking about Kaylyn and Tony.
"Oh that nigga stupid for two reasons." Rico responded.
"How so?"
"One because he lucked out with the prettiest girl ever and two cuz he stepped to me wrong." Rico responded smiling making me blush.
♪ "Is it bad that I never made love? No I never did but I sure know how to fuck ..."♪ Bad by Wale blared through my S3's speakers indicating that I had a text.
"I was just going to ask did you have a phone. But I know the answer to my question now . " Rico smiled again." Would you mind blessing me with your number cutie?" he asked as he handed me his iPhone 5. Okay there's no doubt this boy is stupid paid. I typed my number into Rico's phone and then quickly searched for my phone in my unorganized purse. I hadn't had time to clean it out from the summer yet. Finally I retrieved my phone and saw that it was a text from Sonya. I decided to dismiss it for now. I was tired of interrupting my Rico time.
When we pulled into McDonald's drivethru , there was surprisingly no cars.
"I'll have a Big Mac , hold the sauce , and a large drink." Rico spoke into the speaker. "What you want princess?" he asked as he faced me. I guess that was his new nickname for me. But whatever , I love it.
"I'll have a hot fudge sundae , a McDouble , and a small fry. and my friend asked me to pick him up a Big Mac . Here's the money." I said handing him the money for me and Raymond's order. But Rico quickly pushed it away and shook his head then mouthed "I got this" before facing the speaker again.
"Make that two Big Macs , a McDouble , small fry , hot fudge sundae , and a large Coke."
"okay , that'll be $22.67 , please pull to the next window." the lady on the other side of the speaker spoke. Rico put the car in drive and pulled up to the next window and opened his wallet revealing hundreds, fifties, and twenties. A lot of them too ; his wallet was fat as hell. I need to invest in his kind of selling , but something tells me it's more to it. I'll get the full story later though, right now I'm just ready to smash.
"You want to listen to some music while we eat?" Rico asked as he pulled into an empty space in McDonald's parking lot facing the ocean. One of the pluses of living in California is there's a lot of beautiful scenery even on a cloudy , dreary day like today.
"Sure." I responded taking a huge bite out of my McDouble. I was starving.
"Let me play something I know you don't know about princess." Rico said scrolling through his iPhone's music playlist. Little does he know I'm the queen of music. I know hella songs , both new and old.
♪ "You fuckin wit niggas that's insecure. Watered down , my shit is pure.."♪ I instantly knew it was 2pac's "I Rather Be Your Nigga" and I began to rap along the words with Rico.
"Ohh , Okay Princess I see you know about real music." Rico spoke through laughs.
"Hell yeah. What you thought all I listened to was pop and R&B music?" I replied smiling.
"Yeah Kinda. You may know about old rap but what about this tho?"
♪ "I'm on a different set , you in a different book. Came a long way from your neighborhood crook. Bounce that ass baby , pussy wet , and she thick. Man I really mean it when I say she on my dick.. Oh-Oh she on my D-I so I C her wit the K.... " ♪ I got hype as hell when I heard "Benji" by Wooh Da Kid blast through the speakers. The bass thumped hard , vibrating my whole body , but it sounded amazing. Not like the raggedy shit everybody else rides around with , sounding like their speakers fenna fall out of their cars.
"Okay , Okay. You're too good to be true. I never met a girl who knew those songs. Something is different about you Aaliyah. I knew it, the moment I first seen you. Rico stated as he placed his hand on my chin making us look eye to eye. If he was going to kiss me I would not resist. "But Aaliyah I need to come clean about something." Rico hesitated. Of course , it's always something.
"Yeah , what is it Rico?" I asked as I tried to sound as sweet as possible. Even though in my head I was having a million negative thoughts racing through my mind. Maybe he got a girl already , or worse he got a baby momma. May be he killed somebody. or he's been to jail a couple times. I decided to stop thinking for the worst and just hear him out.
"You know when I said I was a salesman?"
"Yeah , what's up?"
"I am a salesman don't get me wrong. Just not a legal one. I sell weed , lots of it. But before you go off passing judgement it's for a good reason Princess." Rico looked at me trying to read my expressions. That wasn't what I expected at all , well kinda. where else did he get all these nice things from? But I still don't agree with his ways , I believe in getting the money the right way no matter what the cause is.
"Rico can you please take me back to school , I'm suddenly not feeling well." I lied. I didn't want to be in his presence any longer.
"I know this has something to do with what I just said , but please Aaliyah let me explain."
"Rico , there is no explaining. I feel as tho you could've found other ways to get money the legal way. You can still be a hustler without drugs involved. I have nothing more to say to you. Now just take me back to school." I stated before turning to look out the window.
Rico decided not to push me any further as his facial expression changed instantly to sad. He then pulled the car out the parking lot and headed back to school.
"Damn Rico , this is the nicest ride I have ever seen." I spoke to him as he opened the door for me. The interior of the car was nice as hell too and so clean. The smell of the black ice car fresheners filled my nose as I looked at the beautiful shade of midnight blue on the seats with a wood grain dashboard and surrounding the stick and gear shifts. I looked over and noticed "Rico" was stitched in the driver side head's rest. Damn this is so freaking amazing.
"Thanks. I invested hella money into this whip. It's my most valued possession." Rico responded as he climbed into the driver's side and put the key in the ignition.
"awwwww.. I was hoping I could be your most valued possession." I said sounding like a sad little girl as I attempted to partially joke and partially be serious with my phrase.
Rico stared at me then smiled "you could be." his brown eyes sparkled as the sun light came through the windshield.
I giggled. "First I need to know what kind of business you're into. You need to keep it real with me at all costs if you're gonna be my future husband." Did I just say that out loud?
Rico snickered. "yo husband huh? I like the sound of that." he leaned closer to me and my palms instantly grew sweaty. "but I'm a salesman princess. I do sales. and I get big bank for it. But tell me about that lil episode with that girl and her mother that went on , and about that hoe nigga from earlier." Rico said changing the subject off him as he finally pulled out the parking lot.
"Oh that nigga was my ex Tony. and the girl you saw was my ex best friend Kaylyn. Him and Kaylyn hooked up behind my back." I replied. I was so tired of talking about Kaylyn and Tony.
"Oh that nigga stupid for two reasons." Rico responded.
"How so?"
"One because he lucked out with the prettiest girl ever and two cuz he stepped to me wrong." Rico responded smiling making me blush.
♪ "Is it bad that I never made love? No I never did but I sure know how to fuck ..."♪ Bad by Wale blared through my S3's speakers indicating that I had a text.
"I was just going to ask did you have a phone. But I know the answer to my question now . " Rico smiled again." Would you mind blessing me with your number cutie?" he asked as he handed me his iPhone 5. Okay there's no doubt this boy is stupid paid. I typed my number into Rico's phone and then quickly searched for my phone in my unorganized purse. I hadn't had time to clean it out from the summer yet. Finally I retrieved my phone and saw that it was a text from Sonya. I decided to dismiss it for now. I was tired of interrupting my Rico time.
When we pulled into McDonald's drivethru , there was surprisingly no cars.
"I'll have a Big Mac , hold the sauce , and a large drink." Rico spoke into the speaker. "What you want princess?" he asked as he faced me. I guess that was his new nickname for me. But whatever , I love it.
"I'll have a hot fudge sundae , a McDouble , and a small fry. and my friend asked me to pick him up a Big Mac . Here's the money." I said handing him the money for me and Raymond's order. But Rico quickly pushed it away and shook his head then mouthed "I got this" before facing the speaker again.
"Make that two Big Macs , a McDouble , small fry , hot fudge sundae , and a large Coke."
"okay , that'll be $22.67 , please pull to the next window." the lady on the other side of the speaker spoke. Rico put the car in drive and pulled up to the next window and opened his wallet revealing hundreds, fifties, and twenties. A lot of them too ; his wallet was fat as hell. I need to invest in his kind of selling , but something tells me it's more to it. I'll get the full story later though, right now I'm just ready to smash.
"You want to listen to some music while we eat?" Rico asked as he pulled into an empty space in McDonald's parking lot facing the ocean. One of the pluses of living in California is there's a lot of beautiful scenery even on a cloudy , dreary day like today.
"Sure." I responded taking a huge bite out of my McDouble. I was starving.
"Let me play something I know you don't know about princess." Rico said scrolling through his iPhone's music playlist. Little does he know I'm the queen of music. I know hella songs , both new and old.
♪ "You fuckin wit niggas that's insecure. Watered down , my shit is pure.."♪ I instantly knew it was 2pac's "I Rather Be Your Nigga" and I began to rap along the words with Rico.
"Ohh , Okay Princess I see you know about real music." Rico spoke through laughs.
"Hell yeah. What you thought all I listened to was pop and R&B music?" I replied smiling.
"Yeah Kinda. You may know about old rap but what about this tho?"
♪ "I'm on a different set , you in a different book. Came a long way from your neighborhood crook. Bounce that ass baby , pussy wet , and she thick. Man I really mean it when I say she on my dick.. Oh-Oh she on my D-I so I C her wit the K.... " ♪ I got hype as hell when I heard "Benji" by Wooh Da Kid blast through the speakers. The bass thumped hard , vibrating my whole body , but it sounded amazing. Not like the raggedy shit everybody else rides around with , sounding like their speakers fenna fall out of their cars.
"Okay , Okay. You're too good to be true. I never met a girl who knew those songs. Something is different about you Aaliyah. I knew it, the moment I first seen you. Rico stated as he placed his hand on my chin making us look eye to eye. If he was going to kiss me I would not resist. "But Aaliyah I need to come clean about something." Rico hesitated. Of course , it's always something.
"Yeah , what is it Rico?" I asked as I tried to sound as sweet as possible. Even though in my head I was having a million negative thoughts racing through my mind. Maybe he got a girl already , or worse he got a baby momma. May be he killed somebody. or he's been to jail a couple times. I decided to stop thinking for the worst and just hear him out.
"You know when I said I was a salesman?"
"Yeah , what's up?"
"I am a salesman don't get me wrong. Just not a legal one. I sell weed , lots of it. But before you go off passing judgement it's for a good reason Princess." Rico looked at me trying to read my expressions. That wasn't what I expected at all , well kinda. where else did he get all these nice things from? But I still don't agree with his ways , I believe in getting the money the right way no matter what the cause is.
"Rico can you please take me back to school , I'm suddenly not feeling well." I lied. I didn't want to be in his presence any longer.
"I know this has something to do with what I just said , but please Aaliyah let me explain."
"Rico , there is no explaining. I feel as tho you could've found other ways to get money the legal way. You can still be a hustler without drugs involved. I have nothing more to say to you. Now just take me back to school." I stated before turning to look out the window.
Rico decided not to push me any further as his facial expression changed instantly to sad. He then pulled the car out the parking lot and headed back to school.
Chapter 4 - Another Chance
I decided to leave school early and go straight to work. Even if it wasn't my shift I just wanted to avoid bumping into Rico in class. I knew if I seen him face to face after our little dispute I wasn't going to be able to stay mad at him. He's just too fine. So , the best thing was for me to just leave. And with me being at work it makes it easier to avoid his impending text messages due to Fernando's strict "no cell phones at work" policy. I still didn't respond to Sonya's text. It's nothing personal towards her but I just need time to myself and to think things through. I really didn't want to be mad at Rico but I didn't want him to think I agree with his lifestyle which I really don't so I'm just giving him a hard time.
After a long ass day at work I was close to passing out on the way home. I was so tired. As I pulled up in my drive way I noticed my parents' cars weren't here. They're probably just working late.
"Chris are you home?" I yelled out to my brother as I opened the front door. As I took my shoes off I heard loud music blaring from Chris' room. I guess I got my answer. I decided to bust in on him just to upset him.
"Damn Aaliyah why don't you ever knock?" Chris yelled as he put a pause on Lil Wayne's album "I Am Not A Human Being 2" I looked over and noticed Chris had a girl over.
"Because I don't have to. And who is your friend?" I asked.
"Don't worry about it." Chris responded but it was too late I was already in his room going to meet the girl.
"Hello , I'm Aaliyah. Chris' sister. Who are you ?" I asked as I took a seat next to her on the bed. Chris just shook his head in embarrassment. Chris is a freshman and I've seen quite a few girls he brings home , but this new mystery girl happens to be the prettiest and she seems nice. Not like those other whores he brought in.
"My name is Janetta and I know ; Chris told me about you." she looked sort of frightened
"Well Janetta I'm not as crazy as Chris prolly made me seem. " I shot Chris a evil stare. "But if you ever wanna talk to me my room is just down the hall. You seem like a really cool person I hope to see you more."
The girl smiled. "Okay that's enough meet and greet it's time for you to leave. Now!" Chris demanded. "Relax nigga, I was just on my way out. I got better things to do then to be in your love life." I retorted as I walked out the room. "Oh and Janetta did Chris ever mention he drools like crazy in his sleep....." I started to state trying to embarrass my little brother before he shut the door in my face. I love to embarrass him.
I quickly changed out of my work clothes and got comfortable. My phone vibrated and an unsaved number appeared on the screen. My heart fluttered as I thought it could be Rico , but I quickly remembered I was supposed to be avoiding him. I viewed the text in the notification bar and saw the first words of the text "Watup this Rico, I think......" I then clicked on the message and read the rest. "I think we need to talk. I really want another chance to explain Aaliyah. Please. I like you and I don't want to be out of chances already princess. I hope you respond to this text." It took everything in me not to reply to his message . So desperately I wanted to talk to him. I decided to call Sonya instead to see what's up with her and to possibly distract me from Rico.
"Hello?"
"Hey girl , what's up?"
"Oh now you decide to talk to me?" Sonya tried to sound angry , but I knew she really wasn't.
"Sorry , I just got off of work. So what happened at school? I heard about you and your argument with Kaylyn?" I was still really hot about the situation with her and Tony and every time I say her name I get angry all over again.
"Oh yea , that beach had it coming to her. She's going around telling everybody that she stole Tony from you. And you didn't do anything. She was lying through her teeth literally." Sonya spoke her Arabian accent was thick on her words making it kind of hard to understand.
"Wow really?" I asked.
"Yes. So I had to check her in front of everybody. I said , for Aaliyah not to do anything you were sure enough crying waterfalls and sheet." Sonya rarely ever cursed and when she does it's so funny it doesn't even sound like she's cursing.
"That's crazy. But enough about that bitch...I got a new boo girl....." I said. I just couldn't keep my mind off him.
"Ohhhhh, who girl?" Sonya sounded happy for me.
"The new boy Rico."
"Santiago?" Sonya questioned.
"Yeah, why?" I asked. Oh gosh , is there more to his story that I don't know about?
"You remember when I told you about my cousin Jason that's from Atlanta that went to jail last year?"
"Yeah I remember." I don't know the full story but I have feeling it has something to do with Rico.
"Well Rico and Jason are best friends and the day my cousin got arrested , him and Rico broke into a home and stole some things. Well when the cops came Rico warned Jason to just forget it and let's go but Jason didn't listen he was too busy trying to steal a TV. Anyways Jason got caught. And the reason Jason is in jail is because he wouldn't tell the cops on Rico. So he got 10 years, or a $50,000 bail." Sonya spoke. Wow. So this boy is a drug dealer and a thief? What the hell?
"Wow that's crazy. They must've been pretty good friends."
"Yeah they were. From what Jason told me. They were like brothers." Sonya implied just as her mother called her for dinner in the background." But I'll see you next week girl. I'm getting ready to eat."
"Next week? Did you get suspended?" I asked.
"Yess. I got 3 days , and that beach Kaylyn only got 1."
"That's crazy. But I'll see you girl. Take care. Love you." I said before hanging up the phone. I was glad to get off the phone secretly I needed time to think about what to do with Rico. I stared at the message he sent me for 5 minutes until I decided to press the little phone button on my message app. I decided to hear him out.
"Hello?"
"What's up Rico....It's Aaliyah." Why did I say that? I'm pretty sure he knows who it is , he did just text me.
"I know who this is. So you want to hear my story now or later?" Rico asked. It sounded like he was smiling as he was speaking. Which made me smile also.
"Yes, so get to telling me." I responded trying to sound sassy and mad but I didn't play it off too well.
"Okay, I have two reasons as to why I sell drugs. The first and main reason is because I'm trying to support my little sister and make sure she has a good childhood. I buy her everything she wants and needs. It feels like she's my daughter, you know? And the second reason is to bail my nigga Jason from Atlanta out of jail. I almost have enough. Other than selling weed I also have a real job. I work on cars. But 10 dollars an hour isn't enough to support my sister and get the bond money." Rico spoke.
"Ohh, I'm sorry for overreacting Rico. I had no idea why you did it. I just thought you was just like any other nigga once you told me that. I guess I should've heard you out before I judged you. I apologize again. But why do you have to support your sister? Where are your parents?" I asked. My voice was sincere and I truly did feel bad for judging him. He's not so bad after all.
"Well my father died 4 years ago. He got shot at a gas station. He didn't even have it coming to him. He was a good man. He was a lawyer. and my mom..." Rico took a deep breath. "She's too busy wasting the checks we receive from my father's death on crack and weed."
My heart felt for him, I really liked Rico already." Oh that's pretty messed up. I'm sorry about your papa." I can't imagine what it would be like to live without my dad.
"It's okay. but I plan to stop selling drugs as soon as I get enough to bail Jason out. My little 10 dollar an hour job will have to do for my sister." Rico responded.
"Rico , you're a good person. God is going to bless you." I responded with forming tears in my eyes. I felt really bad about myself now.
"Thanks. But I stop believing in God after my pops died." Rico replied in a rather serious tone .
"That's no way to be Rico. But I understand how you feel . But it wasn't God's fault." I responded. It broke my heart when I heard him say he didn't believe in God anymore. I hated when people said that. I always feel like it's my obligation to help them find Him. Everybody deserves to know Him.
"Yea , I've been hearing the same excuse for years. If there was a God , I wouldn't have to do this." Rico said.
"You don't have to."
"Look Princess I know you mean well , but I don't want to hear a sermon right now. I really want to know do I have another chance?" Rico asked , his voice was now back to playful.
I then realized I can change Rico into the real person God wants him to be. If I give up on him , he'll never know I feel as though I can help. And I'm willing to. "Yes , you do." I smiled as I spoke those words.
After a long ass day at work I was close to passing out on the way home. I was so tired. As I pulled up in my drive way I noticed my parents' cars weren't here. They're probably just working late.
"Chris are you home?" I yelled out to my brother as I opened the front door. As I took my shoes off I heard loud music blaring from Chris' room. I guess I got my answer. I decided to bust in on him just to upset him.
"Damn Aaliyah why don't you ever knock?" Chris yelled as he put a pause on Lil Wayne's album "I Am Not A Human Being 2" I looked over and noticed Chris had a girl over.
"Because I don't have to. And who is your friend?" I asked.
"Don't worry about it." Chris responded but it was too late I was already in his room going to meet the girl.
"Hello , I'm Aaliyah. Chris' sister. Who are you ?" I asked as I took a seat next to her on the bed. Chris just shook his head in embarrassment. Chris is a freshman and I've seen quite a few girls he brings home , but this new mystery girl happens to be the prettiest and she seems nice. Not like those other whores he brought in.
"My name is Janetta and I know ; Chris told me about you." she looked sort of frightened
"Well Janetta I'm not as crazy as Chris prolly made me seem. " I shot Chris a evil stare. "But if you ever wanna talk to me my room is just down the hall. You seem like a really cool person I hope to see you more."
The girl smiled. "Okay that's enough meet and greet it's time for you to leave. Now!" Chris demanded. "Relax nigga, I was just on my way out. I got better things to do then to be in your love life." I retorted as I walked out the room. "Oh and Janetta did Chris ever mention he drools like crazy in his sleep....." I started to state trying to embarrass my little brother before he shut the door in my face. I love to embarrass him.
I quickly changed out of my work clothes and got comfortable. My phone vibrated and an unsaved number appeared on the screen. My heart fluttered as I thought it could be Rico , but I quickly remembered I was supposed to be avoiding him. I viewed the text in the notification bar and saw the first words of the text "Watup this Rico, I think......" I then clicked on the message and read the rest. "I think we need to talk. I really want another chance to explain Aaliyah. Please. I like you and I don't want to be out of chances already princess. I hope you respond to this text." It took everything in me not to reply to his message . So desperately I wanted to talk to him. I decided to call Sonya instead to see what's up with her and to possibly distract me from Rico.
"Hello?"
"Hey girl , what's up?"
"Oh now you decide to talk to me?" Sonya tried to sound angry , but I knew she really wasn't.
"Sorry , I just got off of work. So what happened at school? I heard about you and your argument with Kaylyn?" I was still really hot about the situation with her and Tony and every time I say her name I get angry all over again.
"Oh yea , that beach had it coming to her. She's going around telling everybody that she stole Tony from you. And you didn't do anything. She was lying through her teeth literally." Sonya spoke her Arabian accent was thick on her words making it kind of hard to understand.
"Wow really?" I asked.
"Yes. So I had to check her in front of everybody. I said , for Aaliyah not to do anything you were sure enough crying waterfalls and sheet." Sonya rarely ever cursed and when she does it's so funny it doesn't even sound like she's cursing.
"That's crazy. But enough about that bitch...I got a new boo girl....." I said. I just couldn't keep my mind off him.
"Ohhhhh, who girl?" Sonya sounded happy for me.
"The new boy Rico."
"Santiago?" Sonya questioned.
"Yeah, why?" I asked. Oh gosh , is there more to his story that I don't know about?
"You remember when I told you about my cousin Jason that's from Atlanta that went to jail last year?"
"Yeah I remember." I don't know the full story but I have feeling it has something to do with Rico.
"Well Rico and Jason are best friends and the day my cousin got arrested , him and Rico broke into a home and stole some things. Well when the cops came Rico warned Jason to just forget it and let's go but Jason didn't listen he was too busy trying to steal a TV. Anyways Jason got caught. And the reason Jason is in jail is because he wouldn't tell the cops on Rico. So he got 10 years, or a $50,000 bail." Sonya spoke. Wow. So this boy is a drug dealer and a thief? What the hell?
"Wow that's crazy. They must've been pretty good friends."
"Yeah they were. From what Jason told me. They were like brothers." Sonya implied just as her mother called her for dinner in the background." But I'll see you next week girl. I'm getting ready to eat."
"Next week? Did you get suspended?" I asked.
"Yess. I got 3 days , and that beach Kaylyn only got 1."
"That's crazy. But I'll see you girl. Take care. Love you." I said before hanging up the phone. I was glad to get off the phone secretly I needed time to think about what to do with Rico. I stared at the message he sent me for 5 minutes until I decided to press the little phone button on my message app. I decided to hear him out.
"Hello?"
"What's up Rico....It's Aaliyah." Why did I say that? I'm pretty sure he knows who it is , he did just text me.
"I know who this is. So you want to hear my story now or later?" Rico asked. It sounded like he was smiling as he was speaking. Which made me smile also.
"Yes, so get to telling me." I responded trying to sound sassy and mad but I didn't play it off too well.
"Okay, I have two reasons as to why I sell drugs. The first and main reason is because I'm trying to support my little sister and make sure she has a good childhood. I buy her everything she wants and needs. It feels like she's my daughter, you know? And the second reason is to bail my nigga Jason from Atlanta out of jail. I almost have enough. Other than selling weed I also have a real job. I work on cars. But 10 dollars an hour isn't enough to support my sister and get the bond money." Rico spoke.
"Ohh, I'm sorry for overreacting Rico. I had no idea why you did it. I just thought you was just like any other nigga once you told me that. I guess I should've heard you out before I judged you. I apologize again. But why do you have to support your sister? Where are your parents?" I asked. My voice was sincere and I truly did feel bad for judging him. He's not so bad after all.
"Well my father died 4 years ago. He got shot at a gas station. He didn't even have it coming to him. He was a good man. He was a lawyer. and my mom..." Rico took a deep breath. "She's too busy wasting the checks we receive from my father's death on crack and weed."
My heart felt for him, I really liked Rico already." Oh that's pretty messed up. I'm sorry about your papa." I can't imagine what it would be like to live without my dad.
"It's okay. but I plan to stop selling drugs as soon as I get enough to bail Jason out. My little 10 dollar an hour job will have to do for my sister." Rico responded.
"Rico , you're a good person. God is going to bless you." I responded with forming tears in my eyes. I felt really bad about myself now.
"Thanks. But I stop believing in God after my pops died." Rico replied in a rather serious tone .
"That's no way to be Rico. But I understand how you feel . But it wasn't God's fault." I responded. It broke my heart when I heard him say he didn't believe in God anymore. I hated when people said that. I always feel like it's my obligation to help them find Him. Everybody deserves to know Him.
"Yea , I've been hearing the same excuse for years. If there was a God , I wouldn't have to do this." Rico said.
"You don't have to."
"Look Princess I know you mean well , but I don't want to hear a sermon right now. I really want to know do I have another chance?" Rico asked , his voice was now back to playful.
I then realized I can change Rico into the real person God wants him to be. If I give up on him , he'll never know I feel as though I can help. And I'm willing to. "Yes , you do." I smiled as I spoke those words.
Chapter 5 - Real
As I awoke this morning and went downstairs to the kitchen I noticed my parents still weren't home . I decided to go wake Chris up and ask him where our parents were." Chris wake yo ass up. "I yelled to him as I busted in his room. He was knocked out and even my yelling didn't wake him. "Chris wake uppp!!" I yelled once more. He must be really tired or something. I decided to turn on his sound system I knew that would wake him up. The look on Chris' face was priceless when he jumped out of bed as Tyga's 500 Degrees blared through the speakers and the bass pounded hard. "Aaliyah what the hell is wrong with you?!!" Chris shouted as he quickly ran over to shut the stereo off. "You ain't notice I was sleep?" he yelled through yawns.
"As a matter of fact I did , and I came in here to wake yo ass up. Why you so tired?? Usted no tiene la escuela?" I asked. Chris didn't really study his Spanish like mama and papa made me but he knows a little bit.
"Yeah I do have school. and it's none of your business why I'm tired." Chris then jumped back into bed only to be stopped by me yanking his arm to get back up.
"It's already 7:21 and I don't feel like dropping you off , I'm trying to get to school early today." I spoke as I thought about seeing Rico. I stayed on the phone with Rico all night , and I was definitely looking forward to seeing his face today at school. I've only known him for 2 days but it's just something about him, that attracts me to him.
"Please just let me sleep for 15 more minutes , and if you drop me off I'll give you gas money." Chris pleaded as he looked at me with the saddest puppy dog face.
"Okay fine. But answer one question why are you so tired?" I asked once more. I didn't mind taking Chris to school since it is only 10 minutes away from our school. I just didn't want anything extra to slow me down from seeing Rico.
"After Janetta left , we stayed on the phone til like 3 in the morning.. then after we got off the phone I didn't get to sleep til about 5..." Chris hesitated he didn't like telling me things but I feel as though he wants to tell me something now." I really like her Liyah , and she's the only girl to ever make me feel this way." Chris grew embarrassed as I stared at my brother speak such words. Chris was a heart breaker to these females since middle school I think it's rather sweet he finally found a steady girl he generally cares about.
"Awww that's really sweet , lil bro is enamorado." I spoke teasing him.
"Stop it I'm serious. I wouldn't say I'm in love with her , I just have strong liking for her. But I don't know how to tell her without sounding soft." Chris explained.
"I'm sure if she feels the same way about you , then she won't think of you as a punk. Just be real with her." I told him. That's what I need to do about Rico. My feelings for him are growing too fast for us not to be in a committed relationship and I need to make it clear to him how I truly feel.
"Okay thanks sis. now get out so I can go back to sleep." Chris responded pushing me out the door.
"I'm getting ready to get ready I'll be back in 15 minutes to wake you up. But where is mama y papa?"
"Viaje de negocios." Chris said before climbing back into bed. I guess he had been studying his Spanish a little more. But he has a lot of learning to do. And so do I. If mama and papa are on a business trip I'm pretty sure they are going to quiz me when they get back to see if I've been studying. I better get on it.
After dropping Chris off at school , I was so excited to see Rico. Usually I would never allow myself to get like this over a boy, but Rico was different. As I stepped into the school, eyeing for Rico, I noticed Tony coming towards me. Oh Lord, I do not feel like being bothered with him today , or tomorrow for that matter.
"What's up A? You coming back to me I see?" Tony spoke. I always hated his cocky ass attitude.
"Tony are you high or something? Cuz I don't see why in the hell you would think I want you back." I retorted as I pushed pass him to my locker.
"Whatever man , you know you want all this." Tony spoke as he wiped himself down like I was truly interested. All I know is he better get away from me before Rico comes over here and give him something he doesn't want.
"Seguro que hago tonto." I replied knowing Tony doesn't know what I just said.
"What did you just say to me?" Tony asked.
"It's Spanish for if you don't get the hell away from her I'ma numb yo jaw." Rico spat startling me as he came up behind me. He was always there right on cue.
"Ohh? It's you again? I thought I made it clear to you yesterday not to step to me again." Tony stepped around me and got in Rico's face. Rico is taller than Tony so Tony's has to look up at Rico's hardened stare.
"HA! Do you think I'm 'pose to be scared of yo pussy ass?! Lil nigga you don't know me. And I suggest you stop approaching Aaliyah, or we gone have some real serious problems." Rico's mug became angrier as he spoke his words and stood his ground with Tony in his face. A crowd was beginning to form and everybody I already know would be on Tony's side. Since he's lied so much to them, they think he the "god" of fighting.
"Man nigga, be easy. Aaliyah is my girl and will forever be my girl. You just some punk ass replacement. Now I suggest you step down to me or you gone fuck around and get hurt new boy." Tony spoke as he pushed Rico but not too hard. My adrenaline was starting to pump also, as I thought about the joy in seeing Tony getting his ass kicked by Rico.
"Hurt me then nigga." Rico said pushing Tony but harder. And then the fight was on. A bigger crowd had formed as everybody began to chant. I stood and watched cheering for Rico when I seen him dodging Tony's blows and returning the punches quite hard to Tony's face and chest. Rico got those hands I see. Rico threw one quick punch to Tony's jaw and it turned his face and sent him crashing to the floor. Everybody looked at Tony to see if he was alright but he wasn't moving. I decided we needed to get away from the scene and fast I didn't want my new boo getting suspended already. Tony's friends Jamarion and Robert helped carry their nigga away from the scene also. I guess they didn't want their boy to be suspended either. " This ain't over nigga." Jamarion yelled after Rico.
"Damn Rico , I ain't know you had hands like that. Did you use to box or something?" I asked once me and Rico were on the other end of the hall.
"Naa , I didn't. I just learned from fighting on the streets. It's not easy being a drug dealer princess. There's constantly niggas trying to rob you for your merchandise." Rico spoke informing me on the drug cartel business. Even though I had no interest in ever getting involved in that lifestyle I was still interested in learning more about it.
"So do you have a correa?" I asked. I was just trying to practice my Spanish.
"Sί , pero yo no lo uso a menos que tengo que." Rico responded. I was amazed he understood me and could respond to me. I was somewhat impressed by both his answer and his fluency in Spanish. "My dad was Puerto Rican and he and mi abuela use to speak Spanish to each other all the time. So I learned quite a bit plus I took Spanish every year they offered it at school. I am really fascinated with this language. I see you know quite a bit of Spanish too princess? I knew you had some Hispanic in you when I first seen you."
"Yeah I am. My mom is Puerto Rican and Cuban and my dad is Mexican and black." I responded. I'm always proud to share my heritage with others.
"Veo por qué eres tan sexy." Rico responded smiling. It sounds really sexy when he speaks Spanish
"Gracias. I truly appreciate it." I said now blushing.
"But princess I need to know one thing.. How do you feel about me?" Rico asked.
I grew nervous but I was taught to always keep it real and stay true to my feelings , so I decided to let him know how I was really feeling. Just as I was getting ready to tell Rico how I felt the warning bell rang and I seen students running trying to make it to class on time. I had totally lost track of time with the fight between Rico and Tony. And being with Rico nothing else matters. "Um , how about we continue this discussion after school since it's a short day? This could be our start over date , since the one yesterday didn't end to sweetly." I responded.
"Sounds good to me princess."
"As a matter of fact I did , and I came in here to wake yo ass up. Why you so tired?? Usted no tiene la escuela?" I asked. Chris didn't really study his Spanish like mama and papa made me but he knows a little bit.
"Yeah I do have school. and it's none of your business why I'm tired." Chris then jumped back into bed only to be stopped by me yanking his arm to get back up.
"It's already 7:21 and I don't feel like dropping you off , I'm trying to get to school early today." I spoke as I thought about seeing Rico. I stayed on the phone with Rico all night , and I was definitely looking forward to seeing his face today at school. I've only known him for 2 days but it's just something about him, that attracts me to him.
"Please just let me sleep for 15 more minutes , and if you drop me off I'll give you gas money." Chris pleaded as he looked at me with the saddest puppy dog face.
"Okay fine. But answer one question why are you so tired?" I asked once more. I didn't mind taking Chris to school since it is only 10 minutes away from our school. I just didn't want anything extra to slow me down from seeing Rico.
"After Janetta left , we stayed on the phone til like 3 in the morning.. then after we got off the phone I didn't get to sleep til about 5..." Chris hesitated he didn't like telling me things but I feel as though he wants to tell me something now." I really like her Liyah , and she's the only girl to ever make me feel this way." Chris grew embarrassed as I stared at my brother speak such words. Chris was a heart breaker to these females since middle school I think it's rather sweet he finally found a steady girl he generally cares about.
"Awww that's really sweet , lil bro is enamorado." I spoke teasing him.
"Stop it I'm serious. I wouldn't say I'm in love with her , I just have strong liking for her. But I don't know how to tell her without sounding soft." Chris explained.
"I'm sure if she feels the same way about you , then she won't think of you as a punk. Just be real with her." I told him. That's what I need to do about Rico. My feelings for him are growing too fast for us not to be in a committed relationship and I need to make it clear to him how I truly feel.
"Okay thanks sis. now get out so I can go back to sleep." Chris responded pushing me out the door.
"I'm getting ready to get ready I'll be back in 15 minutes to wake you up. But where is mama y papa?"
"Viaje de negocios." Chris said before climbing back into bed. I guess he had been studying his Spanish a little more. But he has a lot of learning to do. And so do I. If mama and papa are on a business trip I'm pretty sure they are going to quiz me when they get back to see if I've been studying. I better get on it.
After dropping Chris off at school , I was so excited to see Rico. Usually I would never allow myself to get like this over a boy, but Rico was different. As I stepped into the school, eyeing for Rico, I noticed Tony coming towards me. Oh Lord, I do not feel like being bothered with him today , or tomorrow for that matter.
"What's up A? You coming back to me I see?" Tony spoke. I always hated his cocky ass attitude.
"Tony are you high or something? Cuz I don't see why in the hell you would think I want you back." I retorted as I pushed pass him to my locker.
"Whatever man , you know you want all this." Tony spoke as he wiped himself down like I was truly interested. All I know is he better get away from me before Rico comes over here and give him something he doesn't want.
"Seguro que hago tonto." I replied knowing Tony doesn't know what I just said.
"What did you just say to me?" Tony asked.
"It's Spanish for if you don't get the hell away from her I'ma numb yo jaw." Rico spat startling me as he came up behind me. He was always there right on cue.
"Ohh? It's you again? I thought I made it clear to you yesterday not to step to me again." Tony stepped around me and got in Rico's face. Rico is taller than Tony so Tony's has to look up at Rico's hardened stare.
"HA! Do you think I'm 'pose to be scared of yo pussy ass?! Lil nigga you don't know me. And I suggest you stop approaching Aaliyah, or we gone have some real serious problems." Rico's mug became angrier as he spoke his words and stood his ground with Tony in his face. A crowd was beginning to form and everybody I already know would be on Tony's side. Since he's lied so much to them, they think he the "god" of fighting.
"Man nigga, be easy. Aaliyah is my girl and will forever be my girl. You just some punk ass replacement. Now I suggest you step down to me or you gone fuck around and get hurt new boy." Tony spoke as he pushed Rico but not too hard. My adrenaline was starting to pump also, as I thought about the joy in seeing Tony getting his ass kicked by Rico.
"Hurt me then nigga." Rico said pushing Tony but harder. And then the fight was on. A bigger crowd had formed as everybody began to chant. I stood and watched cheering for Rico when I seen him dodging Tony's blows and returning the punches quite hard to Tony's face and chest. Rico got those hands I see. Rico threw one quick punch to Tony's jaw and it turned his face and sent him crashing to the floor. Everybody looked at Tony to see if he was alright but he wasn't moving. I decided we needed to get away from the scene and fast I didn't want my new boo getting suspended already. Tony's friends Jamarion and Robert helped carry their nigga away from the scene also. I guess they didn't want their boy to be suspended either. " This ain't over nigga." Jamarion yelled after Rico.
"Damn Rico , I ain't know you had hands like that. Did you use to box or something?" I asked once me and Rico were on the other end of the hall.
"Naa , I didn't. I just learned from fighting on the streets. It's not easy being a drug dealer princess. There's constantly niggas trying to rob you for your merchandise." Rico spoke informing me on the drug cartel business. Even though I had no interest in ever getting involved in that lifestyle I was still interested in learning more about it.
"So do you have a correa?" I asked. I was just trying to practice my Spanish.
"Sί , pero yo no lo uso a menos que tengo que." Rico responded. I was amazed he understood me and could respond to me. I was somewhat impressed by both his answer and his fluency in Spanish. "My dad was Puerto Rican and he and mi abuela use to speak Spanish to each other all the time. So I learned quite a bit plus I took Spanish every year they offered it at school. I am really fascinated with this language. I see you know quite a bit of Spanish too princess? I knew you had some Hispanic in you when I first seen you."
"Yeah I am. My mom is Puerto Rican and Cuban and my dad is Mexican and black." I responded. I'm always proud to share my heritage with others.
"Veo por qué eres tan sexy." Rico responded smiling. It sounds really sexy when he speaks Spanish
"Gracias. I truly appreciate it." I said now blushing.
"But princess I need to know one thing.. How do you feel about me?" Rico asked.
I grew nervous but I was taught to always keep it real and stay true to my feelings , so I decided to let him know how I was really feeling. Just as I was getting ready to tell Rico how I felt the warning bell rang and I seen students running trying to make it to class on time. I had totally lost track of time with the fight between Rico and Tony. And being with Rico nothing else matters. "Um , how about we continue this discussion after school since it's a short day? This could be our start over date , since the one yesterday didn't end to sweetly." I responded.
"Sounds good to me princess."
Chapter 6 - New Beginning
"Rico I'm not going to be able to ride with you cuz I don't want to leave my car back at the school." I spoke. I rather ride in Rico's deluxe ride than my own but my car is still my baby. And like a good mother you're never supposed to leave your baby behind.
"I understand Princess. I never knew you drove tho?" Rico asked surprised.
"Yeah I do, and have been for 2 years."
"I bet you won't race me tho?" Rico winked at me. Did he really just challenge me to a street race? I love fast driving and this will be the first time I ever raced with my car. I hope it's fast ; because I would hate to be in the dust.
"Let's do this then. What's the distance?" I asked. My adrenaline began to pump as I looked over at my Grand Prix awaiting the challenge.
"The stop light on the corner to the Chinese Restaurant over on Melrose Ave." Rico asked looking around to make sure no police were around. Although Ocean view was known for it's notorious street racing the police still be lurking.
"Okay, and the waver of the bet is?" I asked curious as to what Rico had up his sleeve.
"Loser has to buy both meals at the restaurant. Winner gets a kiss from the loser." Rico smiled.
"The second part of the bet allows both of us to win." I smiled back.
"Of course. But let's get a move on princess, I'ma show you how a king drive." Rico said as he hopped in his car. I then walked over two parking spaces and hopped in mines before putting it in drive. "Come on baby, make me proud." I whispered before backing out the space.
Me and Rico pulled up to the light and looked both ways. The light just turned red giving us enough time to collect our thoughts and adrenaline; well not us but me. Rico rolled down his passenger side window to speak to me and I rolled down my driver's side." You ready to lose pretty lady?" Rico asked through our cracked windows.
"Nope , but I hope you are." with that last remark we let the windows back up and waited for the green light. That was going to be our cue to go. After what seemed like 2 hours of waiting it finally turned green and we both sped off . Burning rubber sounded through the air as me and Rico stepped on the gas. At first we were neck and neck until Rico passed me. I felt my heart rate speed up right along with my car as I passed him . I was excited as I looked at Rico's shocked face as I rode past him. Once I approached the busy intersection across from the Chinese restaurant Rico pulled up with the look of defeat on his face. "Damn Princess you got skills." Rico said through our cracked windows.
"Yeah I know." I bragged as I turned the corner and found a parking space next to the entrance . Rico pulled in next to me and turned his car off and hopped out .
"I'm still shocked how you just beat me .. I've never lost a street race especially not to a girl." Rico said shaking his head.
"There's a first time for everything . Now I won so where's my end of the bet ?" I asked stepping closer to Rico. My hands grew sweaty at the thought of our lips locking for the first time .
Rico chuckled. "Right here." He stepped closer to me and held his arms around my body . Then looked down. I feel so short next to him. I looked up and stared in his eyes for about 2 seconds , until our lips finally met. It was nothing like I ever felt before. I felt hundreds of lightening bolts shoot all through my body and back to my heart. I pulled away and smiled. Only to be pulled back in by Rico who kissed me harder this time setting my whole body on fire and making my heart pound so loud I think he could hear it.
"Wow!" Rico spoke after he finally let me go with his lips but not from his arms. "That felt amazing."
"Yeah tell me about it , but let's go eat." I suggested . I needed time to clarify what just happened in my head. I never felt anything like that a day in my life. What the hell ? Rico must be something special.
After throwing down on some delicious orange chicken and shrimp fried rice I was stuffed and thought that it was time to go . "I don't wanna end our date just yet princess how bout we go to the beach and talk ?" Rico asked grabbing my wrist gently as I stood up .
"Sounds good to me." I didn't want to leave either. As we walked outside I could feel Rico's eyes on me. "Are you staring at my ass ?" I ask laughing. I wasn't upset like I normally would be if it was anybody else.
"Hell yeah, I can't help it. It's so fat." Rico responded chuckling.
I began to laugh harder "Well it's all mines and you can't have none." I began to switch a little just to entice him more.
"Why not ma? Not even a little touch?" Rico asked .
"Hmmm ... I'll think about it homie. " I spoke before opening my car door. Before I could get in the car Rico stopped me and pulled me close to him and began to kiss me again sending the same feeling I just felt. His lips were so soft. I opened my mouth allowing him to do the same as we kissed passionately. Kissing Rico was a magical feeling that I want to keep happening over and over. No boy has ever had me under the hypnotizing spell he has me under. When we finally stopped for air I pulled away. "We can continue this later."
"Okay princess." Rico said before turning to get into his car. Gosh, that man is beautiful. I got in my car also and put the key in the ignition. I plugged my s3 into the speakers and got ready for a nice cruise down to the beach.
When we finally got to the beach it was rather quiet. I guess people don't come to the beach on a weekday despite how beautiful it is outside. My favorite time to come to beach is when it's cloudy outside and looks like it's going to rain , much like today. The breeze feels amazing against my skin and the sun isn't shining to make things too uncomfortable. Luckily , for the both of us I keep a blanket in my car because I never know when I'm going to want to go to beach to escape the troubles of the world. I stayed here during the summer , well when I wasn't working that is. I'm glad today is Friday I'm ready for the weekend already. This first short week of school has been filled with more drama than the whole year last year , but lucky for me Rico is here to be my get away & looking forward to just chilling with him.
"The scenery here is so beautiful. I never seen some shit so beautiful in Atlanta." Rico spoke as he made himself comfortable on the blanket trying to get close to me .
"Yeah , lucky you moved here. or you would've been missing out big time.." I spoke it's also lucky for me Rico moved here.
"Yeah that's the truth. I'm lucky in meeting you. Ain't no girl like you in Atlanta, I'm pretty sure none like you in the world Princess.You're one of a kind." Rico always knows how to make a chica blush.
"Thanks Rico." I say as I roll over on my stomach to face the beautiful crashing waves against the rocks.
"No thank you" Rico says mimicking my procedure and turns his face toward mine. I can't help but stare at him. His face is so beautiful and so is his facial structure." but princess you never answered my question about how you feel about me." Rico stated smiling as I still stare , mesmerized by his brown eyes.
"Oh yeah , I almost forgot." I say still beating around the bush.
"I didn't." Rico says.
"How bout you tell me first hombre hermoso?" I state making Rico laugh.
"Don't call me that anymore princess , you're the only beautiful one." He states also beating around the bush . I guess we're both nervous.
"Okay , what if I said guapo would that complacer you?" I ask being a little sassy. Which I can tell is Rico's liking.
"Sί eso es mejor." Rico spoke still avoiding the question. I love when he speaks Spanish.
"Okay so are you going to tell me?" I ask growing impatient
"Tell you what?" Rico asks smiling I can tell he likes messing with me and I think it's rather cute if that's his way of flirting.
"Boy , don't play slow." I respond punching him the arm.
"Woah watch it princess. I work hard to get this muscular." Rico responds laughing. And I have to admit he is pretty muscular for such a skinny boy ; I bet his body is on point. "But let me stop playing , I tend to play to much when I'm nervous." Rico hesitated. Why on earth would he be nervous around me? "But I really like you princess and within these two short days I've grown feelings for you that I never experienced with anybody else. When we kissed back at the restaurant that was an unexplainable feeling I still can't shake. And I don't want my feelings to continue to grow any deeper without you officially being mine.. So what do you say?" Rico stared at me waiting for my response. But I didn't know how to respond it's like he took the exact words right out of mouth. I better say something before he thinks I'm not that into him. And that's far from the truth.
"I feel the exact same Rico. It's just something about you that attracts me to you in more ways than one. And I'm ready to commit to you as long as you're willing to do the same. Are you?" I ask. I don't want to make the mistake of getting with another cheater. I would never get with a boy on such short notice but Rico is not just some boy. He's more than that and I plan on keeping him around for a long time.
"Of course princess. Can't no girl compare to your hermosa culo." Rico stated making me blush again. "So does this mean we're official?" Rico ask smiling.
Without answering I initiate a kiss. "Does that answer your question ?" I like to mess with him just like he likes to mess with me.
"Yes , I guess you're the official wifey. Get ready for some special privileges no other girl has experienced." Rico stated kissing me once more. I'm so glad we decided to make it official because I like having Rico by my side. All the drama from this week doesn't even matter ; all I can think about is that I'm now Mrs. Santiago.
"I understand Princess. I never knew you drove tho?" Rico asked surprised.
"Yeah I do, and have been for 2 years."
"I bet you won't race me tho?" Rico winked at me. Did he really just challenge me to a street race? I love fast driving and this will be the first time I ever raced with my car. I hope it's fast ; because I would hate to be in the dust.
"Let's do this then. What's the distance?" I asked. My adrenaline began to pump as I looked over at my Grand Prix awaiting the challenge.
"The stop light on the corner to the Chinese Restaurant over on Melrose Ave." Rico asked looking around to make sure no police were around. Although Ocean view was known for it's notorious street racing the police still be lurking.
"Okay, and the waver of the bet is?" I asked curious as to what Rico had up his sleeve.
"Loser has to buy both meals at the restaurant. Winner gets a kiss from the loser." Rico smiled.
"The second part of the bet allows both of us to win." I smiled back.
"Of course. But let's get a move on princess, I'ma show you how a king drive." Rico said as he hopped in his car. I then walked over two parking spaces and hopped in mines before putting it in drive. "Come on baby, make me proud." I whispered before backing out the space.
Me and Rico pulled up to the light and looked both ways. The light just turned red giving us enough time to collect our thoughts and adrenaline; well not us but me. Rico rolled down his passenger side window to speak to me and I rolled down my driver's side." You ready to lose pretty lady?" Rico asked through our cracked windows.
"Nope , but I hope you are." with that last remark we let the windows back up and waited for the green light. That was going to be our cue to go. After what seemed like 2 hours of waiting it finally turned green and we both sped off . Burning rubber sounded through the air as me and Rico stepped on the gas. At first we were neck and neck until Rico passed me. I felt my heart rate speed up right along with my car as I passed him . I was excited as I looked at Rico's shocked face as I rode past him. Once I approached the busy intersection across from the Chinese restaurant Rico pulled up with the look of defeat on his face. "Damn Princess you got skills." Rico said through our cracked windows.
"Yeah I know." I bragged as I turned the corner and found a parking space next to the entrance . Rico pulled in next to me and turned his car off and hopped out .
"I'm still shocked how you just beat me .. I've never lost a street race especially not to a girl." Rico said shaking his head.
"There's a first time for everything . Now I won so where's my end of the bet ?" I asked stepping closer to Rico. My hands grew sweaty at the thought of our lips locking for the first time .
Rico chuckled. "Right here." He stepped closer to me and held his arms around my body . Then looked down. I feel so short next to him. I looked up and stared in his eyes for about 2 seconds , until our lips finally met. It was nothing like I ever felt before. I felt hundreds of lightening bolts shoot all through my body and back to my heart. I pulled away and smiled. Only to be pulled back in by Rico who kissed me harder this time setting my whole body on fire and making my heart pound so loud I think he could hear it.
"Wow!" Rico spoke after he finally let me go with his lips but not from his arms. "That felt amazing."
"Yeah tell me about it , but let's go eat." I suggested . I needed time to clarify what just happened in my head. I never felt anything like that a day in my life. What the hell ? Rico must be something special.
After throwing down on some delicious orange chicken and shrimp fried rice I was stuffed and thought that it was time to go . "I don't wanna end our date just yet princess how bout we go to the beach and talk ?" Rico asked grabbing my wrist gently as I stood up .
"Sounds good to me." I didn't want to leave either. As we walked outside I could feel Rico's eyes on me. "Are you staring at my ass ?" I ask laughing. I wasn't upset like I normally would be if it was anybody else.
"Hell yeah, I can't help it. It's so fat." Rico responded chuckling.
I began to laugh harder "Well it's all mines and you can't have none." I began to switch a little just to entice him more.
"Why not ma? Not even a little touch?" Rico asked .
"Hmmm ... I'll think about it homie. " I spoke before opening my car door. Before I could get in the car Rico stopped me and pulled me close to him and began to kiss me again sending the same feeling I just felt. His lips were so soft. I opened my mouth allowing him to do the same as we kissed passionately. Kissing Rico was a magical feeling that I want to keep happening over and over. No boy has ever had me under the hypnotizing spell he has me under. When we finally stopped for air I pulled away. "We can continue this later."
"Okay princess." Rico said before turning to get into his car. Gosh, that man is beautiful. I got in my car also and put the key in the ignition. I plugged my s3 into the speakers and got ready for a nice cruise down to the beach.
When we finally got to the beach it was rather quiet. I guess people don't come to the beach on a weekday despite how beautiful it is outside. My favorite time to come to beach is when it's cloudy outside and looks like it's going to rain , much like today. The breeze feels amazing against my skin and the sun isn't shining to make things too uncomfortable. Luckily , for the both of us I keep a blanket in my car because I never know when I'm going to want to go to beach to escape the troubles of the world. I stayed here during the summer , well when I wasn't working that is. I'm glad today is Friday I'm ready for the weekend already. This first short week of school has been filled with more drama than the whole year last year , but lucky for me Rico is here to be my get away & looking forward to just chilling with him.
"The scenery here is so beautiful. I never seen some shit so beautiful in Atlanta." Rico spoke as he made himself comfortable on the blanket trying to get close to me .
"Yeah , lucky you moved here. or you would've been missing out big time.." I spoke it's also lucky for me Rico moved here.
"Yeah that's the truth. I'm lucky in meeting you. Ain't no girl like you in Atlanta, I'm pretty sure none like you in the world Princess.You're one of a kind." Rico always knows how to make a chica blush.
"Thanks Rico." I say as I roll over on my stomach to face the beautiful crashing waves against the rocks.
"No thank you" Rico says mimicking my procedure and turns his face toward mine. I can't help but stare at him. His face is so beautiful and so is his facial structure." but princess you never answered my question about how you feel about me." Rico stated smiling as I still stare , mesmerized by his brown eyes.
"Oh yeah , I almost forgot." I say still beating around the bush.
"I didn't." Rico says.
"How bout you tell me first hombre hermoso?" I state making Rico laugh.
"Don't call me that anymore princess , you're the only beautiful one." He states also beating around the bush . I guess we're both nervous.
"Okay , what if I said guapo would that complacer you?" I ask being a little sassy. Which I can tell is Rico's liking.
"Sί eso es mejor." Rico spoke still avoiding the question. I love when he speaks Spanish.
"Okay so are you going to tell me?" I ask growing impatient
"Tell you what?" Rico asks smiling I can tell he likes messing with me and I think it's rather cute if that's his way of flirting.
"Boy , don't play slow." I respond punching him the arm.
"Woah watch it princess. I work hard to get this muscular." Rico responds laughing. And I have to admit he is pretty muscular for such a skinny boy ; I bet his body is on point. "But let me stop playing , I tend to play to much when I'm nervous." Rico hesitated. Why on earth would he be nervous around me? "But I really like you princess and within these two short days I've grown feelings for you that I never experienced with anybody else. When we kissed back at the restaurant that was an unexplainable feeling I still can't shake. And I don't want my feelings to continue to grow any deeper without you officially being mine.. So what do you say?" Rico stared at me waiting for my response. But I didn't know how to respond it's like he took the exact words right out of mouth. I better say something before he thinks I'm not that into him. And that's far from the truth.
"I feel the exact same Rico. It's just something about you that attracts me to you in more ways than one. And I'm ready to commit to you as long as you're willing to do the same. Are you?" I ask. I don't want to make the mistake of getting with another cheater. I would never get with a boy on such short notice but Rico is not just some boy. He's more than that and I plan on keeping him around for a long time.
"Of course princess. Can't no girl compare to your hermosa culo." Rico stated making me blush again. "So does this mean we're official?" Rico ask smiling.
Without answering I initiate a kiss. "Does that answer your question ?" I like to mess with him just like he likes to mess with me.
"Yes , I guess you're the official wifey. Get ready for some special privileges no other girl has experienced." Rico stated kissing me once more. I'm so glad we decided to make it official because I like having Rico by my side. All the drama from this week doesn't even matter ; all I can think about is that I'm now Mrs. Santiago.
Chapter 7 - Always Drama
As I turned over and looked out into my bedroom, the sun was shining brightly, birds were chirping loudly, and my LCD light was blinking on my s3 so I knew I had some unread messages to check. My mind quickly thought of Rico as I unlocked my phone and went to the message. Sure enough it was from Rico. I missed him , we had been up til like 4 in the morning just texting and getting to know each other a little better. Rico had a rough childhood and he's seen a lot ; I decided it was my job to let him see the better side of life. Today he's going to take me and pick me up from work so we can chill a little bit more. I love the idea of being Rico's. I decided to head to the kitchen and cook me something small , before I got ready for work. My parents still weren't back. Hopefully they'll be back tonight. I miss my mom's cooking. Don't get me wrong I can throw down but my mom is wayyy better than me and I like food better when I don't have to cook it.
Work seemed like it was going to be a slow day. And to my discomfort James was working the same shift as me. James has a huge crush on me and he doesn't care who knows. But I never liked James ; I actually find him appalling. I need to set him straight though , now that I'm Rico's , before he does it himself.
"Hey sexy lady. I like those braids on you , they make you look even sexier." James stated coming to the front to bother me as usual .
"James , look I don't mean to be rude. But I'm taken and I would highly appreciate it if you backed the hell back. And stop trying to flirt with me. I'm just letting you know before my boyfriend has to tell you himself , and he's not going to be so polite." I spoke. I can tell my words didn't sink in with James , because he began to smile widely.
"It's okay sweetheart , I know you're just playing hard to get. You know you're my girl." James stated putting his arm around me.
"Boy I'ma give you 5 seconds to remove your arm from around me , before I remove it from your body." I spoke. He removed his arm , luckily he knows about my infamous fighting record. "And for the record I was never your girl but in yo dreams. And keep flirting with me James , and you gone find yourself running across some problems." I stated sounding like Rico a little. Oh hell no , this boy is already rubbing off on me. I smiled as I thought of him. What was happening to me?
"Whatever Liyah , I'm not worried. I'll never give up on you. You'll come around eventually." And with that last statement James walked back to the back to do I don't know what I was just relieved he was gone.
After work I was glad to see Rico's mustang pull up. I basically ran out the door. "Hi baby." I spoke as Rico got out the car to open the door for me.
"Hey sexy lady , I don't get a kiss tho?" Rico asked smiling. I walked over and planted a big kiss on him before getting in the car. I turned to face the store and I seen James looking out the window with an envious look. But I can care less. I was with my baby. "So where you want to go princess?" Rico spoke following my gaze to the window as he made eye contact with James. I looked at Rico hoping to regain his concentration on me. But I didn't succeed. "Who the hell is this nigga looking at ?" Rico asked.
"Baby , don't mind him. That's James. He's had a crush on me since I started working there this summer."
"I don't give a damn , he needs to know you're my girl." Rico spoke taking the keys out the ignition. Oh gosh what was he going to do ?
"Bae , he knows already I told him today." I spoke trying to stop Rico in his tracks but it was no luck , that boy was too strong for me. Before I knew it we were back in Subway and Rico walked right up to James without so much of a warning.
"Aye nigga , I just want you to know Aaliyah is my girl. And if you ever try to flirt with her , I'll rearrange your face. Do I make myself clear ?" Rico spat.
"Yeah man , I really don't want no trouble." James spoke looking scared. I told him , my boyfriend was not going to be so polite.
"Iight man. I don't want to hear nothing about you trying to get on with her." Rico spoke stepping away from James. Luckily that's all Rico did , after seeing how he whooped Tony's ass yesterday I was scared myself for James. James is a lame wannabee , and I already know Rico would've done some serious damage to him.
Once we were back in Rico's car I decided to exchange some words to him. "Baby , look you can't just go around beating up everybody." I spoke as I faced Rico , while he put the key in the ignition.
"Yeah , I know. But I don't want anybody looking at or talking to what's mines." He spoke back as he pulled out the parking lot. I liked his jealous demeanor , I found it rather cute.
"I understand. But you just gotta trust that I won't do nothing. And what them other dudes say or do , shouldn't matter as long as I'm not entertaining them back. Which I won't do. Soy tu mujer." I spoke as I seen a grin began to form on Rico's face.
"I know y todas las minas." He spoke back as I began to smile. I leaned in to kiss his soft lips again. "But you never told me where you wanted to go." Rico spoke after our lips departed.
"First I need to go home, shower, and change my clothes out of this uniform then we can decide." I spoke as Rico busted a U-turn to head back to my house.
"Okay princess , can I watch you change ?" Rico asked winking.
"No , slow your roll. We just got together." I spoke. I would like for him to watch me but I'm far from easy so that won't happen.
"Okay , I respect that." Rico responded smiling. I was glad he did. Last thing I needed was another nigga constantly pressuring me about sex , I got enough of that with Tony.
After I showered, I went to my room to throw on something nice but not too dressy. I settled for a black see through button up , with a black Cami underneath , and khaki pants , with my all black J's to match. I made sure I smelled good for my night out with Rico. I then emerged from my room and strolled down the hallway into the living room to a patiently waiting Rico.
"Damn princess you look sexy." Rico spoke getting off the couch and making his way over to me.
"You like ?" I asked in a flirty tone.
"I love." Rico said pulling me in for a make out session. I loved the feeling of being in his strong arms.
"Okay , Okay Break it up you two." Chris said coming from downstairs I had no idea he was here.
"Chris!" I yelled ; he startled the hell out of me.
"This must be the infame Rico." Chris spoke. How the hell does he know about him ?
"Yes I am , who are you ?" Rico chuckled.
"I'm Chris. Aaliyah's cooler younger brother. I heard Aaliyah talking about you in her sleep." Chris retorted. My face grew red with embarrassment and anger. I had no idea I was talking about Rico in my sleep , but I did have a dream about him.
"Oh really ?" Rico laughed.
"Yes , she ...." I cut Chris off before he could say another sentence. "Chris I suggest you go back downstairs before I whoop yo ass." I spat.
"No es mi culpa que estás enamorado." Chris spoke unaware that Rico knew Spanish.
"Chris I suggest you leave." My face was still reddened with rage and embarrassment.
"He doesn't have to leave princess , I think he's cool." Rico spoke smiling.
"See , somebody appreciates my jokes. Plus I don't want to be in this house alone." Chris spoke. Even though , Chris may be annoying , that's still my little brother , and I need to make sure he's safe.
"Okay Chris , I'll tell you what .. You give me $20 and I'll let Janetta come over when we leave." I spoke a lot less angry and embarrassed.
Chris face lit up when I said Janetta's name , and I knew this boy had it bad for her even if he was only a freshman. "Okay , Deal." Chris handed me the $20 & quickly retreated to the basement , probably to call Janetta.
"Come on Rico. We don't want to be late for our movie." I spoke as me and Rico made an exit for the door.
Once we were in Rico's car , I noticed Rico laughing. "What's so funny baby ?" I asked.
"Oh nothing , I was just thinking about when Chris said you were talking about me in your sleep. You didn't tell me you had a dream about me princess." He spoke smiling and turning to face me.
"Was I suppose to ?" I spoke back also smiling.
"I mean yeah , I guess." Rico laughed.
"Okay , whatever Rico. Just start the damn car." I said trying to avoid the convo , I didn't want to tell Rico about my dream just yet.
"Ok , you're the princess." He spoke as he made his way out the driveway.
After we were done watching World War Z , it was still rather early and I wasn't ready to end this date just yet. Just when I thought today would be perfect I heard someone call out behind us. "Well , Well , Well .. If it isn't the new boy and Aaliyah." We both turned to face who it was , and it was none other than Tony. Why the hell this fool keep popping up ? He was with Jamarion , Robert , some girl and Kaylyn.
"I thought I taught your ass a lesson back at school." Rico spat already growing angry.
"Apparently not." Tony looked bad from their fight yesterday , his eye was swole , and it looked like it hurt for him to talk. But what still shocked me the most was Kaylyn was there. She still refused to make eye contact with me. I wanted to settle this now.
"Oh hello Kaylyn." I spoke to her , but she still didn't look up. "I know you're not deaf; you hear me talking to you." I spoke again causing her to look up and a nearby crowd stop and watch the impending action.
"Can't you see she doesn't wanna talk to you Aaliyah? Why are you so desperate?" The girl who was standing with Jamarion spoke. Who the hell is this broad ? Rico and Tony stopped arguing and turned their attention to me and the other girl.
"Excuse me trick , I honestly don't think I was talking to you." I spoke turning my attention to the unknown girl.
"Well I'm talking to you." She responded. She must not be from our school or something , because she would've known not to get slick with me. I heard "oooh's" arise from the crowd.
"Escucho Puta , I suggest you shut the hell up. Why are you speaking to me anyways I don't even know you? This is between Me and Kaylyn."
"I'm stepping in for Kaylyn because she can't fight since she's pregnant." The girl spoke. Everyone began to look at her mouth agape , including me , and their whole little crew looked like they wanted to kill her especially Kaylyn.
I began to smirk then chuckle. "Oh Kaylyn , tell me this ain't true. I know you ain't get pregnant by this fool. I thought you were smarter than that ? I guess you're not smart at all." I spoke. I was really disappointed in my ex home girl forreal . I seen Kaylyn began to let more tears fall . I sort of felt bad for her. People that had no business knowing , knew her business.
"Why does it matter to you Aaliyah?" Kaylyn finally spoke , her tone was cold.
"I don't know , it just does. You were my home girl." I spoke my tone softening.
"Well do me a favor and just leave me the hell alone , my decision is my decision. And last I checked we aren't home girls , so mind yours." Kaylyn spoke. Did this bitch just try and check me in front of everybody? Oh hell no.
"Kaylyn you're right. I can't believe I was ever so tight with a broad so dumb as yourself. I hope your baby turns out smarter than you and his or her bitch ass daddy. Have a nice ass life you fugazi puta." And with my last comment I walked out the movie theater followed by Rico. I had enough of this tired scene, I was just going to enjoy the rest of my night with my baby.
Work seemed like it was going to be a slow day. And to my discomfort James was working the same shift as me. James has a huge crush on me and he doesn't care who knows. But I never liked James ; I actually find him appalling. I need to set him straight though , now that I'm Rico's , before he does it himself.
"Hey sexy lady. I like those braids on you , they make you look even sexier." James stated coming to the front to bother me as usual .
"James , look I don't mean to be rude. But I'm taken and I would highly appreciate it if you backed the hell back. And stop trying to flirt with me. I'm just letting you know before my boyfriend has to tell you himself , and he's not going to be so polite." I spoke. I can tell my words didn't sink in with James , because he began to smile widely.
"It's okay sweetheart , I know you're just playing hard to get. You know you're my girl." James stated putting his arm around me.
"Boy I'ma give you 5 seconds to remove your arm from around me , before I remove it from your body." I spoke. He removed his arm , luckily he knows about my infamous fighting record. "And for the record I was never your girl but in yo dreams. And keep flirting with me James , and you gone find yourself running across some problems." I stated sounding like Rico a little. Oh hell no , this boy is already rubbing off on me. I smiled as I thought of him. What was happening to me?
"Whatever Liyah , I'm not worried. I'll never give up on you. You'll come around eventually." And with that last statement James walked back to the back to do I don't know what I was just relieved he was gone.
After work I was glad to see Rico's mustang pull up. I basically ran out the door. "Hi baby." I spoke as Rico got out the car to open the door for me.
"Hey sexy lady , I don't get a kiss tho?" Rico asked smiling. I walked over and planted a big kiss on him before getting in the car. I turned to face the store and I seen James looking out the window with an envious look. But I can care less. I was with my baby. "So where you want to go princess?" Rico spoke following my gaze to the window as he made eye contact with James. I looked at Rico hoping to regain his concentration on me. But I didn't succeed. "Who the hell is this nigga looking at ?" Rico asked.
"Baby , don't mind him. That's James. He's had a crush on me since I started working there this summer."
"I don't give a damn , he needs to know you're my girl." Rico spoke taking the keys out the ignition. Oh gosh what was he going to do ?
"Bae , he knows already I told him today." I spoke trying to stop Rico in his tracks but it was no luck , that boy was too strong for me. Before I knew it we were back in Subway and Rico walked right up to James without so much of a warning.
"Aye nigga , I just want you to know Aaliyah is my girl. And if you ever try to flirt with her , I'll rearrange your face. Do I make myself clear ?" Rico spat.
"Yeah man , I really don't want no trouble." James spoke looking scared. I told him , my boyfriend was not going to be so polite.
"Iight man. I don't want to hear nothing about you trying to get on with her." Rico spoke stepping away from James. Luckily that's all Rico did , after seeing how he whooped Tony's ass yesterday I was scared myself for James. James is a lame wannabee , and I already know Rico would've done some serious damage to him.
Once we were back in Rico's car I decided to exchange some words to him. "Baby , look you can't just go around beating up everybody." I spoke as I faced Rico , while he put the key in the ignition.
"Yeah , I know. But I don't want anybody looking at or talking to what's mines." He spoke back as he pulled out the parking lot. I liked his jealous demeanor , I found it rather cute.
"I understand. But you just gotta trust that I won't do nothing. And what them other dudes say or do , shouldn't matter as long as I'm not entertaining them back. Which I won't do. Soy tu mujer." I spoke as I seen a grin began to form on Rico's face.
"I know y todas las minas." He spoke back as I began to smile. I leaned in to kiss his soft lips again. "But you never told me where you wanted to go." Rico spoke after our lips departed.
"First I need to go home, shower, and change my clothes out of this uniform then we can decide." I spoke as Rico busted a U-turn to head back to my house.
"Okay princess , can I watch you change ?" Rico asked winking.
"No , slow your roll. We just got together." I spoke. I would like for him to watch me but I'm far from easy so that won't happen.
"Okay , I respect that." Rico responded smiling. I was glad he did. Last thing I needed was another nigga constantly pressuring me about sex , I got enough of that with Tony.
After I showered, I went to my room to throw on something nice but not too dressy. I settled for a black see through button up , with a black Cami underneath , and khaki pants , with my all black J's to match. I made sure I smelled good for my night out with Rico. I then emerged from my room and strolled down the hallway into the living room to a patiently waiting Rico.
"Damn princess you look sexy." Rico spoke getting off the couch and making his way over to me.
"You like ?" I asked in a flirty tone.
"I love." Rico said pulling me in for a make out session. I loved the feeling of being in his strong arms.
"Okay , Okay Break it up you two." Chris said coming from downstairs I had no idea he was here.
"Chris!" I yelled ; he startled the hell out of me.
"This must be the infame Rico." Chris spoke. How the hell does he know about him ?
"Yes I am , who are you ?" Rico chuckled.
"I'm Chris. Aaliyah's cooler younger brother. I heard Aaliyah talking about you in her sleep." Chris retorted. My face grew red with embarrassment and anger. I had no idea I was talking about Rico in my sleep , but I did have a dream about him.
"Oh really ?" Rico laughed.
"Yes , she ...." I cut Chris off before he could say another sentence. "Chris I suggest you go back downstairs before I whoop yo ass." I spat.
"No es mi culpa que estás enamorado." Chris spoke unaware that Rico knew Spanish.
"Chris I suggest you leave." My face was still reddened with rage and embarrassment.
"He doesn't have to leave princess , I think he's cool." Rico spoke smiling.
"See , somebody appreciates my jokes. Plus I don't want to be in this house alone." Chris spoke. Even though , Chris may be annoying , that's still my little brother , and I need to make sure he's safe.
"Okay Chris , I'll tell you what .. You give me $20 and I'll let Janetta come over when we leave." I spoke a lot less angry and embarrassed.
Chris face lit up when I said Janetta's name , and I knew this boy had it bad for her even if he was only a freshman. "Okay , Deal." Chris handed me the $20 & quickly retreated to the basement , probably to call Janetta.
"Come on Rico. We don't want to be late for our movie." I spoke as me and Rico made an exit for the door.
Once we were in Rico's car , I noticed Rico laughing. "What's so funny baby ?" I asked.
"Oh nothing , I was just thinking about when Chris said you were talking about me in your sleep. You didn't tell me you had a dream about me princess." He spoke smiling and turning to face me.
"Was I suppose to ?" I spoke back also smiling.
"I mean yeah , I guess." Rico laughed.
"Okay , whatever Rico. Just start the damn car." I said trying to avoid the convo , I didn't want to tell Rico about my dream just yet.
"Ok , you're the princess." He spoke as he made his way out the driveway.
After we were done watching World War Z , it was still rather early and I wasn't ready to end this date just yet. Just when I thought today would be perfect I heard someone call out behind us. "Well , Well , Well .. If it isn't the new boy and Aaliyah." We both turned to face who it was , and it was none other than Tony. Why the hell this fool keep popping up ? He was with Jamarion , Robert , some girl and Kaylyn.
"I thought I taught your ass a lesson back at school." Rico spat already growing angry.
"Apparently not." Tony looked bad from their fight yesterday , his eye was swole , and it looked like it hurt for him to talk. But what still shocked me the most was Kaylyn was there. She still refused to make eye contact with me. I wanted to settle this now.
"Oh hello Kaylyn." I spoke to her , but she still didn't look up. "I know you're not deaf; you hear me talking to you." I spoke again causing her to look up and a nearby crowd stop and watch the impending action.
"Can't you see she doesn't wanna talk to you Aaliyah? Why are you so desperate?" The girl who was standing with Jamarion spoke. Who the hell is this broad ? Rico and Tony stopped arguing and turned their attention to me and the other girl.
"Excuse me trick , I honestly don't think I was talking to you." I spoke turning my attention to the unknown girl.
"Well I'm talking to you." She responded. She must not be from our school or something , because she would've known not to get slick with me. I heard "oooh's" arise from the crowd.
"Escucho Puta , I suggest you shut the hell up. Why are you speaking to me anyways I don't even know you? This is between Me and Kaylyn."
"I'm stepping in for Kaylyn because she can't fight since she's pregnant." The girl spoke. Everyone began to look at her mouth agape , including me , and their whole little crew looked like they wanted to kill her especially Kaylyn.
I began to smirk then chuckle. "Oh Kaylyn , tell me this ain't true. I know you ain't get pregnant by this fool. I thought you were smarter than that ? I guess you're not smart at all." I spoke. I was really disappointed in my ex home girl forreal . I seen Kaylyn began to let more tears fall . I sort of felt bad for her. People that had no business knowing , knew her business.
"Why does it matter to you Aaliyah?" Kaylyn finally spoke , her tone was cold.
"I don't know , it just does. You were my home girl." I spoke my tone softening.
"Well do me a favor and just leave me the hell alone , my decision is my decision. And last I checked we aren't home girls , so mind yours." Kaylyn spoke. Did this bitch just try and check me in front of everybody? Oh hell no.
"Kaylyn you're right. I can't believe I was ever so tight with a broad so dumb as yourself. I hope your baby turns out smarter than you and his or her bitch ass daddy. Have a nice ass life you fugazi puta." And with my last comment I walked out the movie theater followed by Rico. I had enough of this tired scene, I was just going to enjoy the rest of my night with my baby.
Chapter 8 - What The Hell?
When I awoke this morning, I was ready for whatever nonsense was going to be thrown my way today. It was Monday, which meant my true home girl Sonya was coming back from suspension , I was going to see my boo, all though I had seen him both Saturday and Sunday , my parents were finally coming home tonight , and it was a new week, with new bullshit awaiting. It was a rather cool day so I decided to go with my floral leggings and peach colored shirt , with my light blue jean jacket. I put my kinky twists in a high ponytail and put a white bandanna around the edges of my braids to match my white rhinestone flip flops. I wasn't really hungry this morning so I grabbed a cereal bar and some vitamin water and was out the door.
First hour was a breeze , we had a sub so me and Rico just caked all hour. Second hour on the other hand , we had a pop quiz on Wednesday , Thursday , and Friday's notes ; which I accidentally left at home. Luckily Rico had my back. Third hour wasn't much either. And now Rico is walking me to 4th hour , which is Drama. The class I have with Sonya & Kaylyn. After Saturday I didn't have much to say to that bitch , but since she had been talking stuff on twitter about our little run in at the movies I had a few words for her and I know Sonya does too. Luckily Rico had this class with me also because I was going to need a getaway after the drama.
"Aliyzah !!" Sonya said bombarding me the minute I stepped into the drama room. I hugged her back very tight , I had missed my girl.
"What's up girl. I missed you." I spoke through our tight hug.
"I missed you too." Sonya said finally releasing her grip. Rico stood looking at us waiting for my attention again.
"Hey, aren't you Jason's cuzo ?" Rico spoke when Sonya turned to face him.
"Yeah , what's up Rico ?" she spoke.
"How you been ? You heard from Jason ?" Rico asked putting his strong arm around me.
"Yeah , he said he's going to call you soon , but I don't how soon." Sonya spoke.
"Iight cool. I got a surprise for my nigga." Rico chuckled.
"Okay good. But you better be treating my girl right." Sonya winked at me.
"Of course, I'ma always treat her like the princess she is." Rico spoke kissing me on my cheek making me blush and smile.
Our bonding moment was put on halt when the wicked witch from the hood came in: Kaylyn.
"What's up Kaylyn ? Care to finish what was started ?" I spoke not giving her a moment to chill. This girl needed to be checked and fast , she's not going to talk slick on twitter without me acknowledging it.
"I don't have time for the pettiness Aaliyah , I had enough of you retweeting all my tweets over the weekend." Kaylyn spoke eyeing the room for Tony I suppose but he wasn't here.
"Well trick you should've thought twice before popping slick over the Internet." I spoke. I sounded hella ghetto but oh well , I've had it with Kaylyn.
"Whatever girl, you lucky I'm in my predicament or I'll beat yo ass myself." She retorted. That's the cockiest I've ever heard her get with me. Just then the same girl from the movies walks in. By that time everybody is standing and watching even our teacher Mr. Johnson is watching to see what's getting ready to happen.
"What's up bitch , didn't expect to see me so soon huh ?" The girl spoke as she pushed me. My ears turned red hot , and my adrenaline boiled. It was getting ready to go down. I returned her push , with a push too. I stood and waited to see this girl's next move. Everybody gathered around to see me throw hands with the mysterious broad. Rico stood edging me on. "Beat her ass bae." he spoke and that was the only thing I needed to hear. I threw the first punch to the girl's nose which she counter acted with a blow to mines which I dodged and threw another this time to her eye. She grabbed me by my hair and started to punch me in the back of the head. Oh no, I don't bang that way. So I grabbed her by her shirt and threw myself and her to the ground and I began to punch her repeatedly until I seen blood pouring. By that time I was hearing people tell me to stop , but all I could see was her and red from my rage. I continued to punch her in the face. Until I felt Rico lift me off of her. My rage simmered when I felt his touch. "That's enough bae , you won." He said into my ear calming me even more, my vision was back to normal. Mr. Johnson helped the girl off the floor but she stumbled and then collapsed again. "Somebody call the nurse." he spoke out. When I was fighting her I was unaware of how bad I was truly beating her up. I took a quick look at her face and saw nothing but blood, a busted nose, busted lips, and swollen eyes. Did I really do that much damage?
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Finally work was almost over, I had been expecting Rico to come here to visit me at work but I guess he got caught up in his business. It was finally time for me to clock out, and just when I thought I wasn't going to get any heat from James today he comes to the front to bother me. "Hey Aaliyah , you forgot something." he spoke. Maybe he wasn't bothering me after all. I turned to face him and just then his lips met mines. What the hell ?
"What the fuck is this!!!? And I thought I told yo bitch ass to stay away from Aaliyah." I heard Rico call out. Oh shit!!
"Rico baby , I know what it looks like, but it's really not what you think." I spoke as I tried to grab Rico's arm but he snatched away from me and charged at James. He cracked James once then he grabbed him by his shirt and threw him to the floor, then he began to stomp his face. James' glasses were broken and so was his teeth.
"Bae stop ! You're going to kill him." I spoke grabbing hold to Rico's arm.
"Oh I guess you're taking up for your lil boyfriend huh?" He spoke turning to face me.
"No, bae he's not my boyfriend. You're my boyfriend and the only one I want." I spoke. My voice quivered.
"Whatever Aaliyah save it. I seen what the fuck is really up."
"But Baby..." I began to speak but was cut off by Rico.
"But nothing, I thought you were different Aaliyah but I guess not. Fuck you." Rico spoke as he turned and hopped back into his Mustang and sped off. I looked at James lying in the floor coughing up blood and teeth; I wanted to kill him, but he had enough damage done to him as it was. I decided to just leave. As I got in my car I felt tears form in my eyes as I let them fall. I needed to let Rico know what really happened but I'm sure he didn't want to hear it. Rather he wanted to hear it or not, I was going to tell him one way or the other.
First hour was a breeze , we had a sub so me and Rico just caked all hour. Second hour on the other hand , we had a pop quiz on Wednesday , Thursday , and Friday's notes ; which I accidentally left at home. Luckily Rico had my back. Third hour wasn't much either. And now Rico is walking me to 4th hour , which is Drama. The class I have with Sonya & Kaylyn. After Saturday I didn't have much to say to that bitch , but since she had been talking stuff on twitter about our little run in at the movies I had a few words for her and I know Sonya does too. Luckily Rico had this class with me also because I was going to need a getaway after the drama.
"Aliyzah !!" Sonya said bombarding me the minute I stepped into the drama room. I hugged her back very tight , I had missed my girl.
"What's up girl. I missed you." I spoke through our tight hug.
"I missed you too." Sonya said finally releasing her grip. Rico stood looking at us waiting for my attention again.
"Hey, aren't you Jason's cuzo ?" Rico spoke when Sonya turned to face him.
"Yeah , what's up Rico ?" she spoke.
"How you been ? You heard from Jason ?" Rico asked putting his strong arm around me.
"Yeah , he said he's going to call you soon , but I don't how soon." Sonya spoke.
"Iight cool. I got a surprise for my nigga." Rico chuckled.
"Okay good. But you better be treating my girl right." Sonya winked at me.
"Of course, I'ma always treat her like the princess she is." Rico spoke kissing me on my cheek making me blush and smile.
Our bonding moment was put on halt when the wicked witch from the hood came in: Kaylyn.
"What's up Kaylyn ? Care to finish what was started ?" I spoke not giving her a moment to chill. This girl needed to be checked and fast , she's not going to talk slick on twitter without me acknowledging it.
"I don't have time for the pettiness Aaliyah , I had enough of you retweeting all my tweets over the weekend." Kaylyn spoke eyeing the room for Tony I suppose but he wasn't here.
"Well trick you should've thought twice before popping slick over the Internet." I spoke. I sounded hella ghetto but oh well , I've had it with Kaylyn.
"Whatever girl, you lucky I'm in my predicament or I'll beat yo ass myself." She retorted. That's the cockiest I've ever heard her get with me. Just then the same girl from the movies walks in. By that time everybody is standing and watching even our teacher Mr. Johnson is watching to see what's getting ready to happen.
"What's up bitch , didn't expect to see me so soon huh ?" The girl spoke as she pushed me. My ears turned red hot , and my adrenaline boiled. It was getting ready to go down. I returned her push , with a push too. I stood and waited to see this girl's next move. Everybody gathered around to see me throw hands with the mysterious broad. Rico stood edging me on. "Beat her ass bae." he spoke and that was the only thing I needed to hear. I threw the first punch to the girl's nose which she counter acted with a blow to mines which I dodged and threw another this time to her eye. She grabbed me by my hair and started to punch me in the back of the head. Oh no, I don't bang that way. So I grabbed her by her shirt and threw myself and her to the ground and I began to punch her repeatedly until I seen blood pouring. By that time I was hearing people tell me to stop , but all I could see was her and red from my rage. I continued to punch her in the face. Until I felt Rico lift me off of her. My rage simmered when I felt his touch. "That's enough bae , you won." He said into my ear calming me even more, my vision was back to normal. Mr. Johnson helped the girl off the floor but she stumbled and then collapsed again. "Somebody call the nurse." he spoke out. When I was fighting her I was unaware of how bad I was truly beating her up. I took a quick look at her face and saw nothing but blood, a busted nose, busted lips, and swollen eyes. Did I really do that much damage?
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Finally work was almost over, I had been expecting Rico to come here to visit me at work but I guess he got caught up in his business. It was finally time for me to clock out, and just when I thought I wasn't going to get any heat from James today he comes to the front to bother me. "Hey Aaliyah , you forgot something." he spoke. Maybe he wasn't bothering me after all. I turned to face him and just then his lips met mines. What the hell ?
"What the fuck is this!!!? And I thought I told yo bitch ass to stay away from Aaliyah." I heard Rico call out. Oh shit!!
"Rico baby , I know what it looks like, but it's really not what you think." I spoke as I tried to grab Rico's arm but he snatched away from me and charged at James. He cracked James once then he grabbed him by his shirt and threw him to the floor, then he began to stomp his face. James' glasses were broken and so was his teeth.
"Bae stop ! You're going to kill him." I spoke grabbing hold to Rico's arm.
"Oh I guess you're taking up for your lil boyfriend huh?" He spoke turning to face me.
"No, bae he's not my boyfriend. You're my boyfriend and the only one I want." I spoke. My voice quivered.
"Whatever Aaliyah save it. I seen what the fuck is really up."
"But Baby..." I began to speak but was cut off by Rico.
"But nothing, I thought you were different Aaliyah but I guess not. Fuck you." Rico spoke as he turned and hopped back into his Mustang and sped off. I looked at James lying in the floor coughing up blood and teeth; I wanted to kill him, but he had enough damage done to him as it was. I decided to just leave. As I got in my car I felt tears form in my eyes as I let them fall. I needed to let Rico know what really happened but I'm sure he didn't want to hear it. Rather he wanted to hear it or not, I was going to tell him one way or the other.
Chapter 9 - The Truth
I blew Rico's phone up with a million texts saying "I'm sorry" and that "we needed to talk so I can tell him the truth" that night. But he never replied to any of them. Then the next day at school I had to sit in the office until it was time to go home from beating up the unknown girl so I didn't even know if he was there. Then when I got home he still wasn't replying to none of my calls or texts. I never been so desperate to talk to somebody. But I at least feel as though if he wants to end it , let him end it with the truth and not based on an assumption. Now I'm here still sitting in this office for the second time in a row. Gosh, when am I going to get out of here?? I decided to dress bummy since I had no one to impress anymore, and no one could see my outfit due to me sitting in this lame ass office. But better sitting here than sitting in jail like the other girl was doing. I don't feel sorry for the broad though, she shouldn't have came up to our school , tryna scrap with me. It's her fault her ass in jail with a busted up face. My thoughts trailed off to when I was with Rico when everything was all good. I know I'll text Sonya and see if Rico's here.
"Hey Sonni, have you seen Rico?" I pushed send and laid my s3 on the table I was sitting at. Sonya replied almost immediately.
"No he's not here, he went to Atlanta to bail Jason out :) I thought you knew. You guys aren't talking? :/"
No wonder I haven't seen him or he hasn't replied , he's probably been busy in court with Jason.
"No we're not talking and I really need to tell him something face to face. Do you know when he'll be back?"
"Yeah if everything goes good, him and Jason will come back tonight."
"Okay talk to you at lunch." I replied before Principal Gregory walked in.
"Ms. Gonzalez, do you know why you're in here?"
"Yes , I do. But it really wasn't my fault." I spoke pleading my case. Principal Gregory was a new principal so luckily he doesn't know about my notorious fighting records.
"Whose fault was it then Ms. Gonzalez, because whenever there is a fight you have two choices. Either stand and fight or walk away." Mr. Gregory spoke taking a seat. I know he wasn't telling me to start backing down from any fight. Well that may work for him , but me on the other hand I will never look like a punk.
"With all due respect Mr. Gregory but I can't just back down from a fight." I spoke.
"Well Ms. Gonzalez you're going to always find yourself in a lot of trouble, and the older you get the more trouble you're going to get into. You need to understand every battle isn't worth fighting. Sometimes you automatically win by walking away. This fight between you and Kareema Lions was a perfect example of two young ladies making a bad decision. Now Ms. Kareema is in jail and you're sitting here in the office when you could be in class learning some new information."
Mr. Gregory was right I much rather be in class than sitting in this boring ass office with these office staff all up in my grill.
"I hear you Mr. Gregory. But it's Kareema's fault she's in jail not me. She had no business getting into stuff that had nothing to concern her. This was between me and Kaylyn Jones." I spoke.
"Is that what all this is about more with Kaylyn? Look Ms. Gonzalez, I see a lot of potential in you so I'm going to just let you off with a warning this time, but please take my advice. Here's your pass to class." he spoke as he stood to hand me my blue pass to get into class.
"Thanks Mr. Gregory and I will." I spoke before leaving out the office.
"We'll be seeing you again." Ms. Brooks, the main office secretary spoke to me. Why is this broad always hating? She's too old and too big to be hating on me all the time. I decided not to respond, now was the best time to put Mr. Gregory's words into practice.
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When I got home I decided to call Rico once more.
"Hello?" He answered on the second ring.
"Hello Rico, do you want to talk to me now?" I asked in a sincere voice.
I heard him huff loudly "Sure Aaliyah , what you want?" he spoke, his voice was still cold .
"Are you still in Atlanta? Because what I really want to say I want to say to you in person." I spoke
"No I'm back and I'm on my way to drop Jason off at Sonya's house."
"Would you care to meet me at the beach?" I asked.
"Sure Aaliyah. But I gotta go. I'll be there in about 15 minutes." He spoke before hanging up. So much as him forgiving me he didn't even utter a proper good bye. But after tonight I was going to set him straight with the truth.
I ran to the bathroom to freshen up a bit, and back to my room to throw on something pretty but not to look like I was desperate. I went with my denim rolled up shorts, and my all black tee, with black flip flops. I threw on some gold jewelry just to make my plain outfit pop.
"Mama, Papi voy a la playa." I spoke with my keys in my hand as I opened the door.
"Ok ¿Cuándo Volverás?" My mama spoke to me
"Seguro todavίa. Te amo aunque adiόs." I spoke before closing the door behind me.
I remained in my car until I seen Rico's gray mustang pull up next to mine. He stepped out the car and I did the same. Damn that boy looked fine as usual. I missed his face. And his swagg was on point like always: gray shorts, with a blue and black striped polo, Magics snap back, and some all black forces.
"Hi." I spoke as I closed my car door.
"Hello Aaliyah. So do you wanna talk here or do you want to go to the beach and talk by the water?" He asked.
"We can walk along the beach but I really wanna let you know right now."
"Okay , let me know what?" Rico replied leaning against his Mustang
"What really happened that day..." I spoke stepping closer to him.
"I'm listening." He spoke staring at me. Although it was cloudy, his brown eyes sparkled and I could see he was hurting.
"Okay , I just want you to know I've NEVER EVER had any interest in James. And when you came in, he kissed me off guard. I just turned around and then he kissed me. I was going to beat his ass myself but you already came in. I want you to know I don't want anybody but you Rico. And these last 2 days has been torture with you not responding me. We just started a new relationship and already you're calling a quits based off an assumption. What did I tell you the other day in the car? I don't want nobody else...." I spoke on until Rico walked up to me, grabbed the back on my head and began to kiss me passionately.
"You like me again?" I spoke once our lips departed.
"I never stopped. All while I was trying not to think about you I thought about you even harder. I missed you princess. But I was so hurt by what I seen I didn't want nothing more to do with you. But once I seen I couldn't get you out my head no matter what I did, I knew it was something different about you." Rico responded smiling.
"So does this mean we're back together?" I asked now smiling.
"We were never over, I just needed time." Rico spoke wrapping his strong arms around my waist pulling me in for another kiss. I didn't resist. I had missed Rico's kisses. During our kiss I felt him move his hands down to my butt, which caused me to get a hot feeling. This boy better stop with his fine self, or we're going to wind up in some trouble.
"So I take it, everything went well with Jason?" I asked as we departed lips.
"Yeah, he's going to live with Sonya until he finishes senior year; which he will be finishing at our school." Rico spoke still holding on to my waist.
"Oh that's what's up. I'm glad he got out."
"But princess, I got another job and I'm going to stop hustling. Well the illegal way. My new hustle will be cutting grass and landscaping. Shit like that." Rico spoke.
I smiled big, I was very happy to know that. "Oh Rico! I'm so proud of you. Where is your other job at?" I asked hugging him tight. His abs felt really good against me.
"I was going to surprise you but I work at Subway with you now." Rico spoke smiling.
That only made me smile harder I can't believe this boy will be working with me too. God just keeps on blessing me. "¿En serio? That's bueno baby."
"Yeah, and if it's okay with you I want you to meet my little sis Friday." Rico spoke.
"Okay that's cool with me baby."
"I'm happy to have you back in my life princess." Rico spoke kissing me again.
I was happy to have him back in my life too, and just like Rico adds sunshine to my days, the sun began to shine through the clouds, and I knew this was all part of God's plan. "Gracias Dios." I thought to myself as I looked up at the sun as I began to head towards the beach with my baby Rico.
"Hey Sonni, have you seen Rico?" I pushed send and laid my s3 on the table I was sitting at. Sonya replied almost immediately.
"No he's not here, he went to Atlanta to bail Jason out :) I thought you knew. You guys aren't talking? :/"
No wonder I haven't seen him or he hasn't replied , he's probably been busy in court with Jason.
"No we're not talking and I really need to tell him something face to face. Do you know when he'll be back?"
"Yeah if everything goes good, him and Jason will come back tonight."
"Okay talk to you at lunch." I replied before Principal Gregory walked in.
"Ms. Gonzalez, do you know why you're in here?"
"Yes , I do. But it really wasn't my fault." I spoke pleading my case. Principal Gregory was a new principal so luckily he doesn't know about my notorious fighting records.
"Whose fault was it then Ms. Gonzalez, because whenever there is a fight you have two choices. Either stand and fight or walk away." Mr. Gregory spoke taking a seat. I know he wasn't telling me to start backing down from any fight. Well that may work for him , but me on the other hand I will never look like a punk.
"With all due respect Mr. Gregory but I can't just back down from a fight." I spoke.
"Well Ms. Gonzalez you're going to always find yourself in a lot of trouble, and the older you get the more trouble you're going to get into. You need to understand every battle isn't worth fighting. Sometimes you automatically win by walking away. This fight between you and Kareema Lions was a perfect example of two young ladies making a bad decision. Now Ms. Kareema is in jail and you're sitting here in the office when you could be in class learning some new information."
Mr. Gregory was right I much rather be in class than sitting in this boring ass office with these office staff all up in my grill.
"I hear you Mr. Gregory. But it's Kareema's fault she's in jail not me. She had no business getting into stuff that had nothing to concern her. This was between me and Kaylyn Jones." I spoke.
"Is that what all this is about more with Kaylyn? Look Ms. Gonzalez, I see a lot of potential in you so I'm going to just let you off with a warning this time, but please take my advice. Here's your pass to class." he spoke as he stood to hand me my blue pass to get into class.
"Thanks Mr. Gregory and I will." I spoke before leaving out the office.
"We'll be seeing you again." Ms. Brooks, the main office secretary spoke to me. Why is this broad always hating? She's too old and too big to be hating on me all the time. I decided not to respond, now was the best time to put Mr. Gregory's words into practice.
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When I got home I decided to call Rico once more.
"Hello?" He answered on the second ring.
"Hello Rico, do you want to talk to me now?" I asked in a sincere voice.
I heard him huff loudly "Sure Aaliyah , what you want?" he spoke, his voice was still cold .
"Are you still in Atlanta? Because what I really want to say I want to say to you in person." I spoke
"No I'm back and I'm on my way to drop Jason off at Sonya's house."
"Would you care to meet me at the beach?" I asked.
"Sure Aaliyah. But I gotta go. I'll be there in about 15 minutes." He spoke before hanging up. So much as him forgiving me he didn't even utter a proper good bye. But after tonight I was going to set him straight with the truth.
I ran to the bathroom to freshen up a bit, and back to my room to throw on something pretty but not to look like I was desperate. I went with my denim rolled up shorts, and my all black tee, with black flip flops. I threw on some gold jewelry just to make my plain outfit pop.
"Mama, Papi voy a la playa." I spoke with my keys in my hand as I opened the door.
"Ok ¿Cuándo Volverás?" My mama spoke to me
"Seguro todavίa. Te amo aunque adiόs." I spoke before closing the door behind me.
I remained in my car until I seen Rico's gray mustang pull up next to mine. He stepped out the car and I did the same. Damn that boy looked fine as usual. I missed his face. And his swagg was on point like always: gray shorts, with a blue and black striped polo, Magics snap back, and some all black forces.
"Hi." I spoke as I closed my car door.
"Hello Aaliyah. So do you wanna talk here or do you want to go to the beach and talk by the water?" He asked.
"We can walk along the beach but I really wanna let you know right now."
"Okay , let me know what?" Rico replied leaning against his Mustang
"What really happened that day..." I spoke stepping closer to him.
"I'm listening." He spoke staring at me. Although it was cloudy, his brown eyes sparkled and I could see he was hurting.
"Okay , I just want you to know I've NEVER EVER had any interest in James. And when you came in, he kissed me off guard. I just turned around and then he kissed me. I was going to beat his ass myself but you already came in. I want you to know I don't want anybody but you Rico. And these last 2 days has been torture with you not responding me. We just started a new relationship and already you're calling a quits based off an assumption. What did I tell you the other day in the car? I don't want nobody else...." I spoke on until Rico walked up to me, grabbed the back on my head and began to kiss me passionately.
"You like me again?" I spoke once our lips departed.
"I never stopped. All while I was trying not to think about you I thought about you even harder. I missed you princess. But I was so hurt by what I seen I didn't want nothing more to do with you. But once I seen I couldn't get you out my head no matter what I did, I knew it was something different about you." Rico responded smiling.
"So does this mean we're back together?" I asked now smiling.
"We were never over, I just needed time." Rico spoke wrapping his strong arms around my waist pulling me in for another kiss. I didn't resist. I had missed Rico's kisses. During our kiss I felt him move his hands down to my butt, which caused me to get a hot feeling. This boy better stop with his fine self, or we're going to wind up in some trouble.
"So I take it, everything went well with Jason?" I asked as we departed lips.
"Yeah, he's going to live with Sonya until he finishes senior year; which he will be finishing at our school." Rico spoke still holding on to my waist.
"Oh that's what's up. I'm glad he got out."
"But princess, I got another job and I'm going to stop hustling. Well the illegal way. My new hustle will be cutting grass and landscaping. Shit like that." Rico spoke.
I smiled big, I was very happy to know that. "Oh Rico! I'm so proud of you. Where is your other job at?" I asked hugging him tight. His abs felt really good against me.
"I was going to surprise you but I work at Subway with you now." Rico spoke smiling.
That only made me smile harder I can't believe this boy will be working with me too. God just keeps on blessing me. "¿En serio? That's bueno baby."
"Yeah, and if it's okay with you I want you to meet my little sis Friday." Rico spoke.
"Okay that's cool with me baby."
"I'm happy to have you back in my life princess." Rico spoke kissing me again.
I was happy to have him back in my life too, and just like Rico adds sunshine to my days, the sun began to shine through the clouds, and I knew this was all part of God's plan. "Gracias Dios." I thought to myself as I looked up at the sun as I began to head towards the beach with my baby Rico.
Chapter 10 - Chill
Friday is finally here; this week had flown by. I'm just sitting outside on my porch swing waiting for Rico to come and pick me up so we can go to school. Luckily my porch swing is under an awning or I would've been soaking wet due to all this rain. I'm glad Rico is coming to pick me up I hate driving in the rain. Not that I can't do it, I just don't like it. And there's my baby now.
"Come on baby , we're already running a little behind." Rico called out to me through his cracked window. I hurriedly grabbed my purse and book bag and opened my umbrella and walked to Rico's car. Just because the weather was dull and gloomy my outfit wasn't. I was wearing a red lace shirt with a floral print design on the back, and since it was see through I had on a white cami with cherries on it, I had on some light blue jean capri's, and some red flats. I think I looked cute.
"Hey baby, 'bout time you showed up." I joked as I got into the Mustang and kissed my man.
"Sorry, traffic was bad. But you look sexy princess, as you do everyday." Rico smiled as I buckled my seat belt.
"Thanks prince, you're looking pretty sexy yourself." I responded returning a smile.
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I was looking forward to finally meeting Rico's little sister, I hope she likes me. We'll just have to see because now we are parked outside Rico's house.
"Well the day has arrived where you meet the other important girl in my life." Rico spoke as he opened the passenger's side door for me.
"Yeah I know, secretly I'm kind of nervous. I hope she likes me." I shrugged. It was important that Rico's lil sis likes me. I couldn't be anything more to Rico knowing that his other lil princess didn't like me.
"I'm quite sure she will, you're a ball of sunshine." Rico joked pinching my cheeks as we made our way up to the door. I stood patiently as Rico unlocked the white door in front of us.
"Kalani where are you?" Rico called as we stepped into his living room. The smell of whatever scent of air freshener they use filled my nose and it smelled sooo good. His living room looked so cozy and comfortable and inviting. They had a flat screen tv sitting on top of a tv stand with a dvd player and VCR in the middle , two leather couches that looked so comfortable , a coffee table with hella magazines , a big surround sound system with huge speakers , and hella pictures on the walls of them as a family all including his dad , so they had to be old, and other things like plants and vases were in there.
"Wow Rico! You're living room looks amazing." I stated truly in awe.
"Yeah I do love our living room, it's my second favorite place to be in this house. I'm glad we had all this shit in our old house tho otherwise our house would be as empty as a trap house." Rico stated laughing. I laughed with him , I had never been inside a trap house but I assumed it was barren.
"Where's your sister?" I asked noticing that his sister Kalani still didn't respond to his call.
"I don't know I'll go check." He stated going to the back of the house. Rico's house looked bigger than mines from the inside but from the outside it looked the same size. There were three rooms in the back which led back to the kitchen and the living room. There was also a basement but I don't know what that looks like.
"Kalani what have I told you about having headphones in when no one is home!!? What if somebody was to break in the house!?" Rico yelled.
"I don't know. I'm sorry." Kalani stated. I never knew how old she was but she sounded sweet, young, and innocent.
"Come to the living room there's someone I want you to meet." Rico stated.
Him and Kalani then appeared in the living room. Kalani stared at me as I stared at her. She looked to be about 13, she had long black curly hair, and she was pretty skinny. She looked like she could've been a children's model or atleast a children's actress.
"Hi Kalani, My name is Aaliyah. How are you?" I spoke first as I noticed she wasn't going to.
"Hello Aaliyah. Rico has told me a lot about you." Kalani spoke smiling at me.
"Is that so? He's told me a lot about you too." I spoke looking at Rico's smiling face.
"I didn't expect you to be so pretty though. Do you model?" Kalani asked which shocked the hell out of me.
"She should shouldn't she?" Rico said making me blush.
"Yes she should." Kalani responded smiling at me.
"How old are you Kalani?" I asked
"I'm 12, but I'm turning 13 next month." She smiled again. This little girl is too cute.
"Aww, am I invited to your party?" I asked joking.
"Of course. Are you and my brother going to get married?" She asked. It's good to see that some girls are still innocent and not all bad asses.
I couldn't help but laugh, then I noticed Rico grow nervous. "Why don't you ask your brother?" I stated still chuckling.
"Okay, Kalani that's a question for another day." Rico stated as he tried to hide his blushing. I found it rather cute.
"Ok, will you guys play with me later?" She asked. This girl seems too innocent to be at the age of 12 she wasn't cursing or trying to show out like most 12 year olds I know; especially my cousins. Maybe it was just an act. Anyways, I like her and I think she likes me too.
"Yes we will play with you later." I spoke for both me and Rico as I smiled at her.
"Okay." She responded as she skipped off to her room.
"Wanna go to my room?" Rico asked
"Yeah sure. Where's your mom tho?"
"I don't know. Somewhere." He stated as he led me towards the basement.
"I thought you said we were going to your room?" I asked.
"We are, I stay in the basement. It's fixed up really nice." He spoke as he turned on the basement steps' light.
Once we got into the basement I was really amazed. It looked like Rico's own house down here. He had his own kitchen area, bathroom, living room space, bedroom and exercise equipment. Plus it was very neat and it smelled good down here too, just like in his car the black ice scent filled my nose.
"Damn this is nice Rico." I spoke.
"Thanks princess. I try to keep it looking nice down here. Before my mom started doing drugs she used to care soo much about our house, which is why when we moved here we had soo much stuff.. but after my pops died she turned to drugs to, I guess deliver some stress and the pain of her broken heart. She still cares about a clean house and it's not like she's strung out on drugs or shit like that, she just wastes money she could be using on Kalani and I on that shit. I want her to stop so bad but hey I can't tell her shit, she's grown." Rico stated shrugging his shoulders. It's good to know he's not completely cold with his mom.
"It's okay Rico."
"Yea. Do you wanna watch a movie? I got all the new shit and some old shit." Rico stated
"I bet you don't got my fave movie tho.." I stated smirking.
"Bet I do, what is it? Some princess girlie shit. I keep that shit for Kalani in case you're wondering." He laughed.
"It's four brothers."
"Seriously?" Rico smiled.
"Yeah, is that surprising?" I asked.
"Hell yeaa. I don't know any girl that's like you. Next you're going to tell me you like cars or some shit." He stated laughing.
"I do." I returned the chuckle.
"Ok Ok, are you from a different planet cuz you ain't nothing like the girls I've ever met. I thought Cali girls were stuck up rich bitches, but then I met you and you're the coolest girl I've ever met. You're so unique and I love that about you princess." Rico stated kissing me.
"Thanks baby, but come on I wanna watch the movie." I stated pulling him towards the couch.
About half way into the movie me and Rico were not paying attention to the movie but more so on each other's lips. We had been making out for 5 minutes straight and I don't see us easing up anytime soon which is cool with me because I love the taste of his juicy lips. As I'm kissing Rico I feel myself getting so turned on. I should stop before we end up doing something I'll regret. Although I wouldn't mind having sex with Rico I'm not ready just yet. But I just can't bring myself to pull away from his juicy lips. Rico then lays me down on the couch and gets on top of me to finish our make out session. Oh shit! I'm really hot now. I feel the already formed hard lump in Rico's pants which turns me on even more.
"Baby, I got some condoms in the room if you want to do it." Rico stated. It sounded like a sweet gesture but I couldn't take him up on that offer.
"Baby, I would like to but no. We just got together I'm not ready to lose my virginity just yet, maybe when I know you a little better." I spoke.
"I totally understand Princess and I respect your wishes. I kinda figured you wouldn't be like that Aaliyah, and for that I really respect you. You truly are a different type of girl." Rico stated before kissing me once more. I was happy he respected me for my decision, but if he kept this up then in about a couple of months I would totally consider losing my virginity to Rico. That's something more to think about, as if I didn't already think about it.
"Come on baby , we're already running a little behind." Rico called out to me through his cracked window. I hurriedly grabbed my purse and book bag and opened my umbrella and walked to Rico's car. Just because the weather was dull and gloomy my outfit wasn't. I was wearing a red lace shirt with a floral print design on the back, and since it was see through I had on a white cami with cherries on it, I had on some light blue jean capri's, and some red flats. I think I looked cute.
"Hey baby, 'bout time you showed up." I joked as I got into the Mustang and kissed my man.
"Sorry, traffic was bad. But you look sexy princess, as you do everyday." Rico smiled as I buckled my seat belt.
"Thanks prince, you're looking pretty sexy yourself." I responded returning a smile.
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I was looking forward to finally meeting Rico's little sister, I hope she likes me. We'll just have to see because now we are parked outside Rico's house.
"Well the day has arrived where you meet the other important girl in my life." Rico spoke as he opened the passenger's side door for me.
"Yeah I know, secretly I'm kind of nervous. I hope she likes me." I shrugged. It was important that Rico's lil sis likes me. I couldn't be anything more to Rico knowing that his other lil princess didn't like me.
"I'm quite sure she will, you're a ball of sunshine." Rico joked pinching my cheeks as we made our way up to the door. I stood patiently as Rico unlocked the white door in front of us.
"Kalani where are you?" Rico called as we stepped into his living room. The smell of whatever scent of air freshener they use filled my nose and it smelled sooo good. His living room looked so cozy and comfortable and inviting. They had a flat screen tv sitting on top of a tv stand with a dvd player and VCR in the middle , two leather couches that looked so comfortable , a coffee table with hella magazines , a big surround sound system with huge speakers , and hella pictures on the walls of them as a family all including his dad , so they had to be old, and other things like plants and vases were in there.
"Wow Rico! You're living room looks amazing." I stated truly in awe.
"Yeah I do love our living room, it's my second favorite place to be in this house. I'm glad we had all this shit in our old house tho otherwise our house would be as empty as a trap house." Rico stated laughing. I laughed with him , I had never been inside a trap house but I assumed it was barren.
"Where's your sister?" I asked noticing that his sister Kalani still didn't respond to his call.
"I don't know I'll go check." He stated going to the back of the house. Rico's house looked bigger than mines from the inside but from the outside it looked the same size. There were three rooms in the back which led back to the kitchen and the living room. There was also a basement but I don't know what that looks like.
"Kalani what have I told you about having headphones in when no one is home!!? What if somebody was to break in the house!?" Rico yelled.
"I don't know. I'm sorry." Kalani stated. I never knew how old she was but she sounded sweet, young, and innocent.
"Come to the living room there's someone I want you to meet." Rico stated.
Him and Kalani then appeared in the living room. Kalani stared at me as I stared at her. She looked to be about 13, she had long black curly hair, and she was pretty skinny. She looked like she could've been a children's model or atleast a children's actress.
"Hi Kalani, My name is Aaliyah. How are you?" I spoke first as I noticed she wasn't going to.
"Hello Aaliyah. Rico has told me a lot about you." Kalani spoke smiling at me.
"Is that so? He's told me a lot about you too." I spoke looking at Rico's smiling face.
"I didn't expect you to be so pretty though. Do you model?" Kalani asked which shocked the hell out of me.
"She should shouldn't she?" Rico said making me blush.
"Yes she should." Kalani responded smiling at me.
"How old are you Kalani?" I asked
"I'm 12, but I'm turning 13 next month." She smiled again. This little girl is too cute.
"Aww, am I invited to your party?" I asked joking.
"Of course. Are you and my brother going to get married?" She asked. It's good to see that some girls are still innocent and not all bad asses.
I couldn't help but laugh, then I noticed Rico grow nervous. "Why don't you ask your brother?" I stated still chuckling.
"Okay, Kalani that's a question for another day." Rico stated as he tried to hide his blushing. I found it rather cute.
"Ok, will you guys play with me later?" She asked. This girl seems too innocent to be at the age of 12 she wasn't cursing or trying to show out like most 12 year olds I know; especially my cousins. Maybe it was just an act. Anyways, I like her and I think she likes me too.
"Yes we will play with you later." I spoke for both me and Rico as I smiled at her.
"Okay." She responded as she skipped off to her room.
"Wanna go to my room?" Rico asked
"Yeah sure. Where's your mom tho?"
"I don't know. Somewhere." He stated as he led me towards the basement.
"I thought you said we were going to your room?" I asked.
"We are, I stay in the basement. It's fixed up really nice." He spoke as he turned on the basement steps' light.
Once we got into the basement I was really amazed. It looked like Rico's own house down here. He had his own kitchen area, bathroom, living room space, bedroom and exercise equipment. Plus it was very neat and it smelled good down here too, just like in his car the black ice scent filled my nose.
"Damn this is nice Rico." I spoke.
"Thanks princess. I try to keep it looking nice down here. Before my mom started doing drugs she used to care soo much about our house, which is why when we moved here we had soo much stuff.. but after my pops died she turned to drugs to, I guess deliver some stress and the pain of her broken heart. She still cares about a clean house and it's not like she's strung out on drugs or shit like that, she just wastes money she could be using on Kalani and I on that shit. I want her to stop so bad but hey I can't tell her shit, she's grown." Rico stated shrugging his shoulders. It's good to know he's not completely cold with his mom.
"It's okay Rico."
"Yea. Do you wanna watch a movie? I got all the new shit and some old shit." Rico stated
"I bet you don't got my fave movie tho.." I stated smirking.
"Bet I do, what is it? Some princess girlie shit. I keep that shit for Kalani in case you're wondering." He laughed.
"It's four brothers."
"Seriously?" Rico smiled.
"Yeah, is that surprising?" I asked.
"Hell yeaa. I don't know any girl that's like you. Next you're going to tell me you like cars or some shit." He stated laughing.
"I do." I returned the chuckle.
"Ok Ok, are you from a different planet cuz you ain't nothing like the girls I've ever met. I thought Cali girls were stuck up rich bitches, but then I met you and you're the coolest girl I've ever met. You're so unique and I love that about you princess." Rico stated kissing me.
"Thanks baby, but come on I wanna watch the movie." I stated pulling him towards the couch.
About half way into the movie me and Rico were not paying attention to the movie but more so on each other's lips. We had been making out for 5 minutes straight and I don't see us easing up anytime soon which is cool with me because I love the taste of his juicy lips. As I'm kissing Rico I feel myself getting so turned on. I should stop before we end up doing something I'll regret. Although I wouldn't mind having sex with Rico I'm not ready just yet. But I just can't bring myself to pull away from his juicy lips. Rico then lays me down on the couch and gets on top of me to finish our make out session. Oh shit! I'm really hot now. I feel the already formed hard lump in Rico's pants which turns me on even more.
"Baby, I got some condoms in the room if you want to do it." Rico stated. It sounded like a sweet gesture but I couldn't take him up on that offer.
"Baby, I would like to but no. We just got together I'm not ready to lose my virginity just yet, maybe when I know you a little better." I spoke.
"I totally understand Princess and I respect your wishes. I kinda figured you wouldn't be like that Aaliyah, and for that I really respect you. You truly are a different type of girl." Rico stated before kissing me once more. I was happy he respected me for my decision, but if he kept this up then in about a couple of months I would totally consider losing my virginity to Rico. That's something more to think about, as if I didn't already think about it.
Chapter 11 - The Wrong Nigga
(This chapter is told from Rico's POV *point of view* Enjoy)
"Hey baby I just got off of work and I'm getting ready to be on my way home , I just wanted to hear your sexy voice before I get to the crib.. What you doing?"
"Nothing baby, just getting out the shower. Are we still chilling tonight?" Aaliyah spoke sounded just as sexy as ever.
"Yeah of course princess, just wait til I get to the crib, take a shower and all that then I'ma call you and let you know when I'll be on my way." I spoke as I put the wrench I was using back into the toolbox and opened the auto store's garage to go to my car.
"Okay baby, be safe. Bye." Aaliyah spoke before hanging up. It's just something about that girl, she gives me feelings like nobody else has. I'm honestly falling in love with her, I just don't know how to tell her I don't want her to think I'm rushing things. I'll have to contemplate more on my plan to tell her "I love her" I don't wanna scare her away and I wanna make sure she feel the same way. Hopefully she does. "I hate being the last one to go home, and I don't know shit about this neighborhood." I spoke out loud as I walked to my car. I had began to get a vibe like I was being followed or watched or some shit and I ain't like that.
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When I got out the shower I heard my phone ringing. Good Luck Charm by Jagged Edge was playing so I knew it had to be none other than Aaliyah. I wrapped a towel around me and headed for my phone but I had missed the call, just then I heard some bumping noise. I decided to hurry up and throw something on so I can see what it was. As I walked up the stairs I heard the sound of breaking glass. My walk turned into a run as I thought of Kalani's safety. I approached the top of the stairs and I seen 3 masked niggas. One of them had on a clown mask, the other a ski mask, and the last dude a mask we got in drama class.
"Aye get on the ground pussy." The one in the drama room mask spoke as they spotted me. Damn why didn't I think to grab my strap? I did what I was told tho as they made their way over to me.
"What ya'll want?" I asked , this was not the first time I was held at gun point.
"Hmm, let's see. What ya'll want my niggas?" The one with the drama mask spoke. His voice sounded familiar.
"I'll take his chain." the nigga wearing the ski mask spoke
"Shit , I want his jays." The clown face nigga spoke
"Ya'll can take whatever ya'll want . Search the house. I'll keep him here held at gun point." The dude in the drama mask spoke again. Where the hell have I heard his voice from?
"Iight cool." They spoke as they left me alone on the kitchen floor with the drama mask nigga.
"You don't have no idea who I am do you?" he spoke
"Should I nigga?" I asked looking at him
"You will soon enough if you don't."
"What's that supposed to mean bitch?" I spat
"Oooh, that's no way to talk especially since I got your ass at gun point." he spoke I started to reply when I heard Kalani scream. I forgot I had a gun pointed at me as I got up with no hesitation to save my sister.
"Where the hell you think you going?" The drama mask dude asked as he hit me in the back of the head with the end of his pistol and I hit the floor.
"Look this must be his sister. What do you suppose we do Tony?" The clown faced dude spoke. Tony?!! I know this ain't the nigga from school.
"You stupid bitch, you just gave away my name." Tony spoke as he pulled off his mask. I knew he sounded familiar.
"Tony!! What the fuck?" I spoke I was still a little stunned from that blow to head.
"We told you it wasn't over pussy.. Now what you gone do?"
"Wait til I catch yo bitch ass without this strap it's going down bitch." I spat. I was mad as hell. If I ain't have three guns pointed at my head and my little sister standing in tears I would've tore this hoe nigga up.
"Yeah Okayyy. Ya'll got what ya'll want my niggas?" he spoke
"Yup, what should we do with his sister tho?" The clown face dude spoke. The other two niggas didn't reveal themselves but I'm guessing it's Jamarion & Robert
"I say we , you know..rape her." the dude with the ski mask spoke.
"Woah my nigga, we ain't on that. We just came to show this pussy nigga what's good. We ain't gotta hurt nobody else , especially someone innocent." Tony spoke "Let's roll ya'll. Drop her." he spoke as they dropped Kalani and all made an exit back thru the window
"I hope we won't hear anything else outta you and I hope you finally learned that Aaliyah is and always will be my girl. Go back to where you came from bitch." Tony stated as they walked down the street I guess.
I quickly got up and rushed over to Kalani who was crying and picked her up in my arms to hold her tight. My heart was cold and I was definitely feeling rage. It's payback time for that nigga Tony, and I ain't gone just rob him, somebody gone get hurt or killed in the process. It's a wrap.
"Hey baby I just got off of work and I'm getting ready to be on my way home , I just wanted to hear your sexy voice before I get to the crib.. What you doing?"
"Nothing baby, just getting out the shower. Are we still chilling tonight?" Aaliyah spoke sounded just as sexy as ever.
"Yeah of course princess, just wait til I get to the crib, take a shower and all that then I'ma call you and let you know when I'll be on my way." I spoke as I put the wrench I was using back into the toolbox and opened the auto store's garage to go to my car.
"Okay baby, be safe. Bye." Aaliyah spoke before hanging up. It's just something about that girl, she gives me feelings like nobody else has. I'm honestly falling in love with her, I just don't know how to tell her I don't want her to think I'm rushing things. I'll have to contemplate more on my plan to tell her "I love her" I don't wanna scare her away and I wanna make sure she feel the same way. Hopefully she does. "I hate being the last one to go home, and I don't know shit about this neighborhood." I spoke out loud as I walked to my car. I had began to get a vibe like I was being followed or watched or some shit and I ain't like that.
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When I got out the shower I heard my phone ringing. Good Luck Charm by Jagged Edge was playing so I knew it had to be none other than Aaliyah. I wrapped a towel around me and headed for my phone but I had missed the call, just then I heard some bumping noise. I decided to hurry up and throw something on so I can see what it was. As I walked up the stairs I heard the sound of breaking glass. My walk turned into a run as I thought of Kalani's safety. I approached the top of the stairs and I seen 3 masked niggas. One of them had on a clown mask, the other a ski mask, and the last dude a mask we got in drama class.
"Aye get on the ground pussy." The one in the drama room mask spoke as they spotted me. Damn why didn't I think to grab my strap? I did what I was told tho as they made their way over to me.
"What ya'll want?" I asked , this was not the first time I was held at gun point.
"Hmm, let's see. What ya'll want my niggas?" The one with the drama mask spoke. His voice sounded familiar.
"I'll take his chain." the nigga wearing the ski mask spoke
"Shit , I want his jays." The clown face nigga spoke
"Ya'll can take whatever ya'll want . Search the house. I'll keep him here held at gun point." The dude in the drama mask spoke again. Where the hell have I heard his voice from?
"Iight cool." They spoke as they left me alone on the kitchen floor with the drama mask nigga.
"You don't have no idea who I am do you?" he spoke
"Should I nigga?" I asked looking at him
"You will soon enough if you don't."
"What's that supposed to mean bitch?" I spat
"Oooh, that's no way to talk especially since I got your ass at gun point." he spoke I started to reply when I heard Kalani scream. I forgot I had a gun pointed at me as I got up with no hesitation to save my sister.
"Where the hell you think you going?" The drama mask dude asked as he hit me in the back of the head with the end of his pistol and I hit the floor.
"Look this must be his sister. What do you suppose we do Tony?" The clown faced dude spoke. Tony?!! I know this ain't the nigga from school.
"You stupid bitch, you just gave away my name." Tony spoke as he pulled off his mask. I knew he sounded familiar.
"Tony!! What the fuck?" I spoke I was still a little stunned from that blow to head.
"We told you it wasn't over pussy.. Now what you gone do?"
"Wait til I catch yo bitch ass without this strap it's going down bitch." I spat. I was mad as hell. If I ain't have three guns pointed at my head and my little sister standing in tears I would've tore this hoe nigga up.
"Yeah Okayyy. Ya'll got what ya'll want my niggas?" he spoke
"Yup, what should we do with his sister tho?" The clown face dude spoke. The other two niggas didn't reveal themselves but I'm guessing it's Jamarion & Robert
"I say we , you know..rape her." the dude with the ski mask spoke.
"Woah my nigga, we ain't on that. We just came to show this pussy nigga what's good. We ain't gotta hurt nobody else , especially someone innocent." Tony spoke "Let's roll ya'll. Drop her." he spoke as they dropped Kalani and all made an exit back thru the window
"I hope we won't hear anything else outta you and I hope you finally learned that Aaliyah is and always will be my girl. Go back to where you came from bitch." Tony stated as they walked down the street I guess.
I quickly got up and rushed over to Kalani who was crying and picked her up in my arms to hold her tight. My heart was cold and I was definitely feeling rage. It's payback time for that nigga Tony, and I ain't gone just rob him, somebody gone get hurt or killed in the process. It's a wrap.
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