Author's note: I wouldn't be using the Love and Hip Hop reality star's personal life story meaning, in the story he/she will be single with no kids.
CHAPTER 1
(COOKIE'S P.O.V)
As my stilettos clicked and interrupted the silence in Empire, I grinned ear to ear, as I greeted my employees with a smile and a good morning. I was in a good mood, especially since Luscious sent a message with Becky demanding to see me the moment I got in the office this morning. Luscious and the rest of his sons, would've gotten the news by now, at what I had done. I had gone ahead, and made a bold move without Luscious, which would surely piss him off no doubt. Oh well… There's no time like the present, I thought as I pushed the doors to Luscious' office open. There stood my husband and son Hakeem who stopped speaking, as soon as they saw me. "What the hell were you thinking signing Brooke Valentine to our label Cookie?!," Luscious growled in irritation. "I make superstars Luscious," I said to him nonchalantly, as I poured myself a drink. "Brooke Valentine is a star." "You're gonna regret this Cookie," Luscious stated shaking his head in frustration. "Why don't you stick around and meet her. She's coming in to meet me officially any minute now."
(BROOKE'S P.O.V)
I entered the Empire building feeling hopeful for the very first time in a while. I flitted across the corridor to the reception area, as shocked looks stared at me from employees who instantly recognized me. I smiled, swaying my hips in confidence, as the onlookers took in my outfit. I was stone pussy dressed in a trendy long bright white see through chiffon coat that went well with my bright white turtle neck top, along with my short bright white jeans, and bright white boots that went all the way up to my knees. I tucked my short hair behind my right ear, that was in a bob style, while the left side covered my left eye. My love and hip hop contract had finally come to an end much to my relief. Love and hip hop had brought out the worst in me, and created so many distractions. Instead of me focusing on my music, and enjoying my love for it, I found myself mixed up in unnecessary drama. That's why I was surprised and lit when Cookie Lyon called me personally to join her label.
This was my chance to reinvent myself, and get back to being the creative inspired RnB singer I was. "Welcome to Empire Brooke, I'm Becky Williams Cookie and Luscious' assistant," Becky greeted me. "Cookie asked me to personally bring you to her." "Thank you," I responded. "Hey Becky I need you-" a voice interrupted and paused, at the sight of me. "Andre," Becky responded in surprise at his sudden appearance. "This is Brooke Valentine, she is our newest artiste." "Andre Lyon," he said seductively, suddenly grasping my left hand without warning, bringing it to my lips. I pulled away my hand quickly, and gave him a fake smile. "Brooke Valentine." Becky who watched the awkward exchange quickly said. "Cookie and Luscious are anxiously waiting to meet her Andre. Don't want to keep them waiting." Becky quickly ended the conversation, and whisked me away to safety.