though KRISTINA was beyond busy dealing with the aftermath of her fatherβs trial and what that meant for the familyβs name and business, the casamigos trip would be the perfect opportunity to mingle with herβ¦. wealthy peers and cement alliances necessary to keep at least their reputation afloat. once she was done with the long check in process, the young woman went to board the jet, finding a seat and then immediately reclining. βwho wants to take my shot with me?β she called out, raising the small shot cup to the air.
πππππ..... oh,Β πππππ !Β oh, i forgot she retired that name the day she played the seven numbers that changed her life forever.Β introducing πππππ, hidden springsβ newest resident! unlike the antiquated population and their generational wealth, πππ deemed hidden springs the perfect spot to enjoy the benefits of winning the lottery. sheβs unsure of how the locals will view her, but her deep-set pride doesnβt allow her to care nor conform. below the cut, youβll find facts and figures on the sudden multimillionaire who wants to keep her tumultuous past a secret from her new, refined peers.
parallells: mercedes in p-valley, chardonnay in the game
aesthetics: falling singles, strobe lighting, satin sheets, jet-black inches, mason jars of curated weed, bad girls club intro, flashy jewelry, 8 inch pleasers, replica designer
condensed bio.
from one of the older project buildings in compton, california, alayaβaffectionately called laylay by her familyβdidnβt expect much out of life. she knew from an early age that school, let alone an office job, wasnβt for her. against her motherβs wishes, once she graduated from high school she almost immediately put in an application down at haze, the neighborhood strip joint. eventually, she realized she wasnβt making money and began dancing at diamond playerβs club in north hollywood. though sheβd never admit it, during her time as the infamous πππππ the young woman did a whole lot more than dance. she wants to put all that behind her as californiaβs most recent mega millions winner. the prize was $674 million, and she doesnβt intend to let any of it go to waste.
alaya as hidden springs knows her.
the woman tells anyone that asks that she and her mother relocated to the springs after her divorce from her abusive father was finalized and she received half of his assets. nobody knows that the young woman won the lottery, nor that her father has been dead for years. as far as her previous occupation, sheβs open about the fact that she worked in a club, but she often minimizes it to being a bottle girl when around those she thinks might judge her.Β
wanted connections.
former clientΒ β when MUSE would venture beyond the walls of hidden springs, they had a regular section at diamond. they became well acquainted withΒ πππππΒ during their visits, coming to be her most generous customer, every time. they were one of her platinum clientsΒ and she needs them to keep her side hustle secret.
best friend β despite their differences, MUSE acceptsΒ πππππΒ with open arms and is at her defense when the hidden springs natives criticize her background.
forbidden relationship β πππππΒ wasnβt looking for love or anything like it when she moved to the springs, but something about MUSE drew her in. the pair enjoyed each otherβs company, and the chemistry was undeniable. however, MUSEβs family doesnβt approve of the relationship, skeptical of her financial background and trying to expose her past.
with a deep breath, she pulled the medium sized box containing AZIELβs gift inside. she handed it to him and opened it, pressing record on her phone and saying.Β βopen,β she hoped heβd like the cuban link and watch.
KRISTINA rolled her eyes dismissively at his response, waving it off before pulling back.Β βno, shhh. weβre not discussing me yet. i just needed a breather,β she spoke quickly, grabbing his hand and leading him inside.Β βthank you, itβs good to be on my own. my dad haaaates it, but he knows he canβt necessarily protest right now.β she brought him into the living room, gesturing towards the couch.Β βare you ready for your gift? close your eyes,β she instructed, going into the hallway closet to retrieve it.
KRISTINA didnβt answer his text, rolling her eyes at his question. the condo situation was temporary, and still a touchy subject even though she wouldnβt admit it. and she didnβt want to put a damper on AZIELβs day, so she decided sheβd just wait for him to arrive. when he did, she went outside to meet his driver, smiling and holding her arms out for a hug.Β βso, howβs the birthday boy?β
KRISTINA made sure to have her surprise for AZIEL finished while she was away, and she couldnβt wait to give it to him. she quickly pulled her phone out and sent him a text. @biqpapaβ
happy birthday baby.
i have a surprise for you.
itβs not much bc i just signed off to buy a condo.
but meet me here, you can advise my decoration choices after i show you your gift.
getting an idea, KRISTINA rose her finger in the air before she spoke.Β βi definitely want to help with the bridal shower.β she was first appalled at CHERIβs marital situation, and she still was if she was honest. but it wasnβt her place.Β βso, youβre happy about the marriage? whereβs your head?β
she waved the woman off with a small scoff.Β βno, honestly? itβs fine. this past week has been.... a lot. i needed the time alone,β she admitted, finding a seat at the table and offering CHERI to sit with her.Β βwhat have you been doing?β
before making her way to her seat, KRISTINA went over to pull CHANTE into a tight hug.Β βbabe, you did amazing on all this! i want one of everything on the menu,β she half-joked, looking around once more.Β βhow are you feeling? i know this is probably overwhelming,β
marveling at the decor and entering the building with a smile, KRISTINA was looking for chante to congratulate her when she saw CHERI walking inside.Β βisnβt it? she did amazing!β she beamed as she began walking with her.Β βiβm so glad i could make it. you look gorgeous, by the way!β
one thing about MILAN, she could always tell when something was even slightly off with SAV, and this was no doubt one of those moments. as she took a few more pictures of her standing up, making sure to get her shoes in the frame, she peeked from behind the camera to say,Β βstaying out of trouble? that doesnβt sound like you at all,β it was a small quip, but an attempt to pry a little.Β βi heard you went to the big apple. what was that about?β
MILAN rolled her eyes at her request for both, but obliged nonetheless.Β βtypical of you to be as high maintenance as possible,β she playfully scoffed but took the cellular device from the other woman anyway. she moved around to get favorable angles of SAV, tongue between her teeth as she snapped multiple photos of her.Β βokay, now come over here.β truth be told, sitting there taking pictures of her ex was the last thing she wanted to be doing, but she didnβt hate being in the opposing womanβs presence.Β βwhatβs new with you, by the way?β
MILAN had finally decided that sheβd be moving out of the TAYLOR residence this upcoming week, and she still hadnβt spoken to her parents. she had enough money to last her a year, but it was chipping away quicker than she liked. settling on semi-cheap coffee and a cream cheese bagel, she raised an eyebrow when she heard SAVANNAH asking for a picture taken. with a small sigh, she figured she needed all the friends she could get. βokay, do you wanna sit or stand by the rosebush? both are cute backdrops.β
KRISTINA was glad to hear that her stress would be coming to an end, especially since she hadnβt been there.Β βgod, i bet. iβm sorry i havenβt been around. iβve been avoiding my parents until i figure out the words to say,β she admitted, shaking her head.Β βare you gonna play with me? i havenβt played in forever, and i need to blow off some steam,β she offered her a racket with a pout.
hearing her name being called, KRISTINA whipped her head around, a delighted expression on her face when she recognized her friend. she put the racket she had down and trotted over to her, opening her arms for a hug.Β βCHANTE! hi! i missed you,β she embraced the woman before pulling back.Β βhow was this week?β
