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Chapter 24- Dreams to Nightmares
"Welcome...to MY world."
Hiro's POV
I stared blankly at the overdue electric bill that was due for the club. Did I burn through my money that fast? I nervously rubbed the back of my neck. I couldn't control it. I tried but I couldn't. It was the beginning of October now and I totally forgotten the bill was due this month…nor do I have the money for it I think. Haruna and I had a joint bank account as well as separate accounts. That's why she hadn't notice how fast it crashed down to nothing. I even was resorting selling the liquor to get high. I gripped the sides of my head. I was doing it again. I am so ashamed of myself. I just felt like crawling up in a corner and cry. I couldn't dip into our joint account; she'd surely ask why I have to, plus that was for the baby. Surely if I tried to run the club tonight the power might get shut off during. I bit inside my lip. Shit, I had to do something. I decided to call Jazmine.
"Hello?"
"Jazmine, I need help."
"What?"
"Loan me 150,000…I'm behind on my bill, spot me this once, and I got you."
"How fast do you need it?" she asked me. I know she still feels guilty and all, it didn't surprise me she was willing to help, no questions asked. This was between us anyway, no one had to know. I was to blame for even asking for the drugs myself, I'm not innocent in this situation either. This isn't about who started what it's about trying to fix the shit now.
"Today, where are you?"
"I'm in Seattle right now; I can just wire the money to you."
"Cool deal. I'll give you all of what you need." We were exchanging information when Huey walked in, right the fuck out of nowhere! What the hell man? Good thing the place looked in order, otherwise he would've seen coke all over the bar table. I tell you, I just cleaned that table too! I shook my head at my timing. I was writing down the Western Union conformation number in silence.
"So you're going to be okay?" she asked.
"Uh-huh, ain't nothing to it but to do it brother."
"…Someone must be in the club right now."
"Hell yeah dude, that sounds great."
"Okay, hey listen…you know…maybe you should seek help. I'm so sorry, I do stupid things sometimes and I know me helping you won't-"
"Dude, I said I got you! This place is jumping all night, just come by when you want." I hope she read between the lines of that. We really needed to talk in person…and alone.
"You're the last bridge; I'm trying not to burn you away…" Jazmine muttered.
"A little late for that bro, but I understand. " I laughed.
"Okay, call me when you need something else."
"Alright, peace Jeff." Jeff was an actual cousin of mine, so it would all work out. I hung up and smiled at Huey.
"Yo, how you been?" I asked, animated. He looked around, inspecting the place.
"Fine, how you been?" I waved my hand in the air.
"Been good guy, despite my setbacks and all, really, I couldn't be better." I gulped when his eyes locked on the letter of my notice 'LAST CALL' in big bold red lettering. Stupid ass bill collectors, we're broke, not illiterate, got damn. I hate when they post shit all big like that on the envelope.
"You sure? You look like you're overdue with something."
"Ah, I over looked the electric bill, no big deal. I was about to go take care of that when you came, so…I hate to cut your visit short but I got to head out." He nodded, still eyeing my dirty laundry.
"Look, we can all tell you're back on the shit. Do we need to drag you to rehab?" he pointed at the envelope. I shook my head.
"No, and this is something I can fix." I got up stuffing the number in my pocket. He raised his eyebrow at me.
"Don't take my promise lightly. You're stressing Haruna out. She's messing up people's appointments and shit. That's not healthy for the baby either."
"I know I'm going to fix it." I said simply. He clearly didn't believe me, but didn't push.
"Last warning." He said. I nodded. Yeah, yeah, yeah. After he left I went and got the money out. Actually, I only needed 20,000 for that bill; the rest was to get my account back up to a healthy state. I took care of that damn bill and deposited the rest, leaving a good 500 in my pocket. Okay, I took care of that, I can open the club tonight and make some more money, and that will solve everything. Hopefully that will put Haruna at ease so things can settle down. I can discreetly give Jaz her money back and everything will be back to normal.
I felt drained, so I needed a mild pick me up. Walking down 3rd, I cut into an alley and at the far end, walked down some steps that lead to a door underground. I knocked on the door. The slot in the middle of the door opened to reveal cat-like blue eyes.
"Name your poison."
"C'mon Catlice, you know it' me." I rolled my eyes as I slipped her 200 in the slot.
"Mmhm, tell Haruna I said hey since you're giving me business again and all." She gives me my 'poison'. I've known Catlice since college, and she was my dealer back then when my mom died. She and Haruna aren't found of each other, which is why I chose to ignore her slick remark. She opened the door. Her long jet black hair was dyed with neon green streaks and was wearing a tight fitting blue tank top with green neon pants. What's with Asian girls and neon? Er, anyway…back to the situation at hand.
"Want to chill with me?" She stood to the side; I took her up on her offer. She was big into DJ'ing too and worked at another club called 'Kalamaties'. We would have been together had not been for her bad attitude, but I digress. She got a hold on me. Her cat Link walked into the room and meowed when he saw me. The black cat hopped in my lap and purred.
"Seems like she missed you too." Catlice said as she walked into the kitchen.
"You know you can come by the club, you're the one acting like a stranger." I said as I was stroking Link.
"Mhm, I don't know if your precious wife would appreciate my presence there." She handed me a Kiwi Strawberry Sierra Mist soda can. I shook my head. I could never win with this chick.
"So, what brings you back to the underworld?" she asked. She was difficult, but at the same time we were the same. She too lost her parents and had this air about her. I confided in her about my issues and she didn't give that 'it'll be alright' pep talk bullshit everyone gives, she just listened.
"Stress. The club got to me." I took a swish of soda. "You know, the offer of you working with me is still on the table." I looked at her. She looked down at her multicolored painted toes.
"You really hurt me you know?" she blurted.
"…I didn't mean to." I said. I put my head on her shoulder. Sighing, she rested her head on mine and laced our fingers together.
"You shouldn't be here…" I sighed.
"I know."
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Riley's POV
"GOOD FUCKING GRIEF!" I shouted at my voicemail inbox. Tonya was laying it on thick wasn't she? Stupid whore. She left voicemail after voicemail about details of her pregnancy. I wouldn't give two squirts of duck shit if she just imploded because her own body couldn't take how much of a bitch she is. I hung my phone up and dug deeper under the covers.
"You can't hide there forever." Alice called.
"Ah, Alice, I just want her to go away." I whined.
"Me too. But she'll be a force until the baby gets here. I can't believe she has a perfume out. A perfume called 'Miracle'. Who the fuck she thinks she is? She should name it 'Scent of Bitches.'"
I was laughing. That did happen earlier this month, didn't it? Yeah, I thought it was a rumor but no, she did ink a perfume deal. I sat up from under my covers.
"Yo, say her inspiration speech." I laughed. Alice snorted and was walking back and forth, all ugly as she put a pillow under her shirt.
"People wonder how I came up with the name Miracle. Well you see I come from a long line of whores. They all put their hopes on me, because I was the last standing AIDS free. Do you remember Kat Stacks? Or that video vixen broad? I knew you'd say no. Well, those were my mentors. They taught me that being a shitty bitch will get me ahead. I feel sorry for Kat Stacks, because her stupid ass got deported."
I never laughed so hard since Nicki Cole's stupid ass song last month. Alice continued.
"That's why my perfume is named Miracle, because I am still sterile enough to even have kids. It's a miracle I wasn't shot at by a disgruntled rapper…"
"Bitch is close though." I said seriously.
"It's a miracle that I'm smart enough to even spell miracle. Young girls of the world, follow my example. Go ahead young Keisha, suck that dick, you'll be famous in no time."
"…You so stupid." I laughed. She crawled in bed beside me and sighed.
"I hope to Heaven's that kids not yours." I hoped so too. I'm glad Alice can take a break from her studies and chill with me. Damn, it felt like eternity since we were able to spend some time with each other. I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her closer to me.
"I missed you." I stroked her hair. She gave me a peck on my lips.
"I missed you too." She snuggled even closer beside me.
"I think I'm ready?"
"Wha?" she climbed on top of me.
"You know what." She winked at me. Oh.
"C'mon then!" I tried to pull her down but she rolled off me and yawned.
"I said I was ready, but not now, I'm sleepy." She giggled.
"You are teasing the wrong nigga! How could you!" I tried to be dramatic. She laughed and sat up on her knees and gripped my cheek.
"Aw, poor baby, you want some?"
"Yes." She laughed.
"Girl I'm serious. Hook a nigga up. You walking around in those boy shorts and tank tops, you wrong."
"Hook you up? Nigga I ain't no pussy dealer."
"Hahaha! You wanna blaze?" I looked under my bed and pulled out the kush. She nodded.
"Yo for real, I knew when you came into the club that night, you were someone I could fuck with." We were laying back, smoking, enjoying each other's company.
"I'm comfortable with you too, I'm sorry if I was trippin' too hard about Tonya, it ain't like it was consensual or some shit. Just wish you'd chill out when you party out in public." She inhaled.
"I know, a nigga fucked up is all." We were smoking in comfortable silence when I broke it.
"Aye, uhm…so… my parent's death anniversary is coming up." She faced me.
"When?"
"November 19." I mumbled. "You mind going up there with me?"
"Of course I don't mind." She smiled. Huey said Sirayah would be going with him, so I guess it was my turn to bring up something I didn't like to talk about.
"…Want to talk about it bay?"
"Not really…I mean…I wish I knew them better. I want to know how'd they'd be if they survived. Would they be proud of me? All bullshit aside mind you. " I sighed and I put my head on her thigh.
"I oft think that since I'm not like Huey, they wouldn't love me as much." She popped my head.
"Riley Escobar Freeman, don't you say such things. You and Huey are your own people. Look at your brother, would really want to be like him? He's such a dork. Him and Sirayah, that's why they are perfect for each other." I laughed again.
"You always keep it real with me." I kissed her thigh. She ran he fingers between my braids. I ran my hand up her soft legs.
"Have you ever made love to someone Riley?" she asked
"No." I got on top of top of her.
"Me neither, want to learn together?" I laced my fingers with hers.
"Of course I do just as long as you want to." I told her before she kissed me.
...
"You don't look happy to see your kid." Tonya snorted at me. She's lucky I was in a good mood that morning; otherwise I would have picked up the sonograms and thrown them in her face.
"It's not my kid." I rolled my eyes. She just looked at me.
"Mhm, see, while you out here fucking other folks, you dumping the pregnant one to the side, such a bad and evil man you are , my momma warned me about guys like you."
"I am a bit of a rolling stone." I said sarcastically.
"So when you gon' pay for our baby?"
"When the DNA test proves it's mine, Tonya I'll have to ask you to stop suffering from your illusions, you won't get a dime out of me before then."
"You're going to have to make an appearance on my reality show that will be coming out next spring." Did she even hear me? Oh wow, this lady has some serious issues for real.
"Uh…no?" I raised an eyebrow at her. "You know, I'm not even joking, you got some issues Tonya."
"I certainly do. I have issues when a man that impregnates me treats me so badly and won't even admit it."
"Cut the dramatics. Sleeping with you wasn't a choice." She snorted.
"Just like you Escobar, always want to think of yourself." She smiled. That kid will be so messed up when it's older…I feel sorry for it. I just looked at her when my phone rang.
"Hey."
"Riley! Have you heard from Hiro?" Haruna's voice rang in panic.
"No, actually I haven't."
"He's been out all night and he is not answering his phone! He didn't even open the club last night. Huey talked to him earlier yesterday but that was the last he saw of him!" she wept into the phone. I got up from the table, ignoring Tonya's protests.
"Well, Huey's still in NY right? Maybe he can find him." I'm still in Baltimore, nothing much I could do from this point.
"Hey Haruna, don't worry. I'm sure he'll be okay."
"Caesar said he hasn't seen him either! I can't do this!" she cried harder into the phone. Tonya's nosy ass tried to listen into the conversation but I just shoved her away.
"Fuck off." I hissed.
"What? What I do?" Haruna cried hysterically.
"No, no! Not you sweetie. Look, get Cease and Huey to look for him. If they can't find him call the police." She sniffed loudly and coughed.
"He's back on the drugs I can tell!" she whined. "He would always stayed out for days I-" she stopped in mid-sentence, as if she experienced some kind of epiphany.
"….I think I know where he is." Her voice was laced with hate.
"Where?" I asked.
"…Catlice." She hissed lowly and she hung up the phone. Who? Who's Catlice? Tonya hopped up and down.
"Oh, what drama you got going on your end? Is it gossip worthy? Ohh, tell me what happened!"
"FUCK OFF TONYA!" I screamed at her before leaving, she just laughed behind me.
"Bye baby, see you next time with more updates!" her voice was cherry. She disgusts me.
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Cindy's POV
Caesar was telling me about all the fuck boy shit Hiro has been doing back at home. It was a mess. I haven't been home for nearly two months now and I'm hearing how… fast this crash and burn shit is going with Hiro. He's back on drugs? Since when? How the hell that even happened. I know he had to put a strict 'no drugs' policy so he wouldn't be tempted to do it again…so how did this even come up? Urrgh. It's nighttime here in Paris and I'm too tired to even dwell on it. I come back home in two more weeks, hopefully it'll be calming down by the time I made it back.
Alice was also keeping me up to speed with what Tonya was doing. I had to shake my head at that retarded broad. It was inconceivable how delusional she was. Meh. I was in my room watching TV when there were rapid knocks on my door. I opened it to see my co-models Stacy and Roscoe.
"Girl! Come with us!" they were super excited.
"…Where?" I asked.
"To Nicki Cole's private lingerie party at Le Club 88!" Wait a minute…that club sounds…distinct.
"That's not one of those sex clubs is it?" Sex isn't much of a hang up overseas as is in the states. Prostitution was legal in Amsterdam and whatever else. I was told about certain areas in certain parts so I could stay as far away from them as possible. Now that I was noticing what they were wearing, I should have figured as much.
"Yeah, so?" Stacy arched an eyebrow.
"Ah, nah, I'm pretty tired."
"Oh, you're going to miss out!" Roscoe said. I highly doubt that. They giggled.
"You've been such a prude ever since you got into a relationship, you should come out and party with us." Roscoe whined.
"I ain't going to no damn sex club." What the hell? They looked very disappointed.
"Well, we'll tell you all about it in the morning."
"Don't tell me too much." I laughed nervously. They scurried down the hall. I was…perplexed to say the least. I know Nicki got female fans but…nah. I won't even think on it. That shit is NOT in my lane. I eventually went bed, a lot of things remained on my mind.
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Huey's POV
"Hey Riley, let me ask you something." I was still in NY with Cease and I couldn't really sleep, and I knew he was still up so I called him.
"What's up?"
"…How you think I should PROPOSE to Sirayah? I mean, I can't even decide on what cut ring to give her." That's also why I was there. New York had the best diamond cuts, and that's what Sirayah deserves, the best. I wanted to find a ring so clear and big her reflection can be seen in it.
"You walk up on her like. 'Thug shit, I need a wife. Marry me.' And you throw that shit in her face and demand she accepts it."
"…Seriously Riley?" he laughed.
"Hell naw nigga. I don't know. PROPOSE to her while we in Chicago next month. Take her to a cruise." My eyes widened.
"That's a good idea! We'll rent a private yacht and everything! How come I didn't think of that?"
"Because you ain't a fly nigga like me." Riley said so easily and quick. I rolled my eyes as I got my beer out of Cease fridge.
"So I guess that means you'll pop the question to Al too?" He was quiet.
"…You know how I feel about marriage. Your ass wasn't even a good example of it."
"True, but I will be this time go round." I went to the guest room. We had to cease our search for Hiro, we were getting tired. Haruna had oddly enough told us to stop as well, so I guess she had found him.
"I don't know. Don't get me wrong, I do love Al, but…I don't think I'm ready for that level of commitment. To be honest, it's a marvel to me I've been faithful for this long. Not including Tonya."
"Understandable. You've been having fuck buddies for years, I'm sure to come to a screeching halt like you did have been hard."
"Hell yeah, every time I go out of town I'm faced with temptations man…but I've been cheated on too man, and Al been through hell and back before she met me. I couldn't do that shit to her."
"With that mentality, marriage should be easy."
"Eh, I still don't know. I never was a fan of marriage and you know this. I'm still silently working on my hang-ups. If there's anyone that I should marry, it should be her."
"I mean, do you have things to work on?" he asked me.
"Hell yeah, I got trust issues, but don't tell anyone." Riley laughed.
"I'm serious. I try not to get so jealous all the time and I guess you can say I'm silently working on that too." I told him. I lay on my pillow.
"Sometimes, my conscious tells me that whenever we aren't around, she's like Jazmine and out there cheating on me."
I never noticed how similar Riley and I's situations were until I said that. It was rather uncanny if you asked me.
"I'm scared of cheating on Alice!" Riley noticed it too. "And I like Sirayah; she wouldn't do that to my nigga."
"I know, but that's what my head tells me sometimes." I vented.
"That's why I got so awkward with her when it came to that Kentrell, eh. I don't want to sound like some crazy Winston Jerome character."
"I AM BROWN SKINNED AND GOT AN AFRO. I DON'T TRUST YOU, AND I HATE JESUS." I wanted to laugh at his stupid ass.
"I know, then a light skinned dude walks up on Sirayah like 'Excuse me, can you teach me how to play the French horn?'"
"Hell naw. Then, Sirayah tries to deny she likes him, but she softens up and she sees his sensitive side. But she'll give your relationship a shot, because Jesus told her to." Riley continued. She'd be so mad at us talking about her like this; she actually can't stand Winston Jerome plays or movies so that's how I know she and I were truly meant to be married. I digressed.
"But I know we'll be okay, you should think about marrying Al Riley."
"Okay, I guess it's time for me to sow my wild oats."
"You already did that." He was silent for a while before speaking again.
"…Fuck you man. I'll hang up just for that." And he did. I just shook my head. I got a text from him shortly after.
'Thanks for the advice, you still a bitch though. Lol'
'Yeah, you're welcome. See you when I get home.'
I was about to go to sleep when I heard knocking at the door.
"Huey, it may be Hiro." He said. I got out the bed and walked back up front.
"I swear I'll have some words when-" he opened the door to see Haruna. Her eyes were red and she had bags in her hand.
"Hiro cheated on me!"
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