A/N Another chapter already! Yeah! Once again thanks for the reviews/alerts!
SHOCKER! I don't own Twilight! Gotcha didn't I?
And sure enough the door opened up and people came in headed by Curtis. Where the hell did he get this many people? It had only been a few minutes since Jon Jon had came in and everyone wasn't there when we were downstairs a few hours ago.
"Hey, I heard you guys were watching a movie! Why weren't we invited?" Curtis yelled. Like he really wanted to watch a movie.
"Hell no Curtis, get the hell out! Right now. I told you I wasn't working today, but you are. You are not my babysitter and I won't have you acting like you are," I yelled. Everyone stopped in their tracks. I don't yell often so when I do people seem to take notice.
"I'm serious Curtis. Get out. You ain't my daddy and I won't have you act like it. I promise if I need you I will push the panic button," I said. I could tell he was pissed but at this point I didn't care.
Once again I felt like that damn schoolgirl who got busted making out in her bedroom. I put up with them trying to protect me and I appreciated most of it but tonight wasn't one of those times.
"Alright. Alright," he said. I could see Marshall pulling him back. "I'll leave and go back downstairs. But look here pretty boy, you fuck with her, you fuck with me. And you do not want to fuck with me. Got it?" he said towards Edward who was still seated. I rolled my eyes. Now don't get me wrong, I knew that he could really hurt someone if he wanted to. He came from the streets. But I know he would never hurt someone that I loved unless he had good reason. So I had no worries about him hurting Edward. He was just a cavemen and wanted to protect what he thought was his. Wonder where he was hiding his club?
But I looked at Edward and I could tell he was a little bit worried. It was almost cute the way he looked. So I had to get the guys out. Most of them had already took the warning and got out. I put my hand on Curtis's chest and started pushing him back towards the door. I followed him out.
"Look. You need to stop. Now. And I better not see your ass for the rest of the day. Got it?" I know I was sounding mean but I was about done with his brotherly love.
"Alright. Shit. I'm done, I promise. Just be careful. You don't know this guy. Just call me if you need me ok?" he said. I gave him a small hug and turned around.
"Love you!" I called after him.
"Yeah, Whatever! And don't think I'm forgetting that you yelled at me either," he hollered back.
I walked back in the theater room to see Edward still sitting in the same spot. Damn, I'm guessing that it's the end of this date.
"Wow. Sorry about all that. I would say I'm surprised about that but I'm not. That's just how they are and to be honest I know they aren't going to change. Ever. I guess I'm like the mamma bear so they all try to protect me," I started out.
"It's ok, I can tell they love you and care for you. It's ok, really," he said. Awww. I wonder what this guys flaws are, he has to have some? Didn't he?
"No, I really want to explain this to you. After Laurent passed away I was bad, I didn't know how I was going to make it. I had to go into a legal battle with Laurent's mom over his estate, which I finally told her to keep it because I wasn't fighting for it. But after the court found out I was pregnant all the money went into a trust for Malik, which will support him when he comes of age. But I took the stuff I had learned while Laurent was working and put it to use. I took what little money I did have and started my own label. So most of the guys you meet I went out to clubs and signed them myself. Believe me it wasn't easy for them to trust me at first. This isn't a woman's business and especially not a white woman but it all worked out. But by getting those first people signed and to the top made me have another family. I'm either looked after like a sister or even a mother to some of these younger ones. So yeah, they are really protective. They just don't want to see me get hurt by anyone. They've seen me hurt enough. A lot of them were here when Malik got his diagnosis and believe me that wasn't my best moment." Damn, saying it out loud I realized I have a lot of baggage. Maybe I should just shut up.
"And believe me I deserve to have Curtis be my bodyguard at least, after what I did to sign him! I guess I still come from a time when East Coast and West Coast rappers just don't mix. But I got a demo from this guy from New York and I flew there to meet him. It was hard tracking him down and when I did I could see he was still dealing drugs. I told him if he wanted to come to my label, he better be at the airport when I left with his bags packed and that if I ever caught him dealing he would be out on his ass. In fact that was a part of his contract. He knew then that I was serious. I took him in and the rest is history."
I noticed for the first time that the movie was paused. With all the commotion and me talking I totally forgot about the movie.
"Sorry, you were kind of into it so I thought you would want me to pause it," he said. I reached over and kissed his cheek.
"Thank you, and yes I do want to finish it."
We watched the movie in silence. When it was over I went over and turned on the lights. I sat back down and we started talking. I figured I had done enough of the talking so I drilled him about himself. He had me laughing so hard talking about pranks and stunts him and his sisters had done growing up.
I was laughing when I heard a small knock on the door. I thought I made myself clear to Curtis, but I guess not. I got up and jerked the door open to find Alice there with an apologetic look on her face.
"I'm sorry Bella, it's just that it's almost time for Malik to come home and I was going to fix him his dinner and wanted to know if Edward wanted to stay for dinner?" she said.
"Wow, didn't realize what time it was. We have been talking and I guess time got away from us. But you don't have to cook Alice, I can do it or send for pizza. I don't know who is in the studio."
"Nonsense. You enjoy your company. I got it and besides everyone downstairs left except Marshall. He even threatened Curtis to leave. Best thing I've ever seen," she giggled.
"Ok, Alice. Thanks. I'll let you know about dinner." I tried to shut the door but she stopped it with her hand.
"Oh please stay for dinner Edward! It would just make someone's day around here," she yelled over my shoulder.
"Alice!" I hissed. Edward was now standing behind me.
"I would love to if it's ok with you Bella."
"Uh, yeah. That would be great." I mumbled. If this man has any damn common sense he will run away and run fast. This place is a nuthouse. Even my so-called help has lost her mind. I couldn't imagine how overwhelming all this must be for Edward.
