WhenILoveYa-FF: Chapter 44.5
My nana ended up calling me eight times, telling me that my mom and Michael had gotten into a big fight. Keeis and I wrapped MJ up and headed right over.
“I tried to call Chris, he’s not answering.” Keeis says looking from his phone to the street
I shake my head. “And neither is Rita.”
Keeis grabs my hands, pulling it to his lips. “Chill, your grandma said she heard from her and so did Lauren.”
“But, I can’t help thinking about Sev. Rita does this hiding shit, not her.” I sigh deeply. I’ve been having a tight feeling in my stomach since they have been looking for her.
“She good baby, stop worrying.” He says pulling up to the house.
When we get out, my grandma is already at the door. “My babies!” She coos, pulling me into a tight hug. She throws her hands over her mouth, taking MJ from Keeis. “Look at my little munchkin.” She squeals kissing his cheeks.
“Don’t kill him with kisses nana.” I joke grabbing Keeis’ hand
“Oh no, you’re not getting him back.” She smiles leading us into the house. “How do you like being a dad?” She asks Keeis, and I turn to him quickly making a face
He kisses my grandma’s cheek. “Wouldn’t change it for the world, Ms. Lozada. Can’t wait to have another one.” He chuckles
We continue walking into the house, and I can’t get over how accepting Keeis has been over the last few months. He’s not only accepting my son as his own, but he accepts me and all the baggage I came with. Being with Keeis has made me want to do better. I don’t even look at other guys, because mine is perfect.
“You hear me Sonja?” My grandma says shaking my arm
I come back to reality. “What?”
She rolls her eyes. “I said your mom has locked herself in her room. It was a lot of arguing and then I heard a door slam. Michael was screaming at the door for a while, but then he left. Cursed at me when I asked if he was going to look for Sevyn.”
“Cursed at you?” I snap getting pissed off. My grandma upsets me sometimes, but I don’t want anyone cursing at her.
Keeis lets my hand go. “I can’t let him go around disrespecting your grandma or mom like that. Somebody needs to talk to him, and Chris not answering. Let me go find him.”
“Baby are you sure?” I quickly turn to him.
“Yeah baby, you just stay here. I’ll be back in less than an hour.” He says pecking my lips and then kissing MJ. He leaves, and my grandmother starts smiling at me.
I make a face since I can’t stop blushing. “What nana?”
“That boy loves you and his son.” She says poking me in my stomach. “All this crazy mess going on and he’s right by your side. Your mom doesn’t have such luck with men, but you have a good one.”
I grab her hand. “Grandma he’s great.”
“Honey, can you come up here?” I hear a door open, but I don’t see my mom
My grandma hugs me. “I have the baby; you just go talk to your mom.”
I walk upstairs to her room, and she is sitting on the bed with her back turned. I come over to her side, and her face is covered, so I can’t tell if she’s crying or not. I grab at one of her hands, kneeling down to her. “Mom, what happened? What’s wrong?”
She moves both of her hands and my mouth is wide open. “He said it was an accident from all the stress he’s been dealing with.” She says quietly
“Mom you’re pregnant and this man his hitting on you!” I say now standing. “Where is he?!”
She shrugs. “I grabbed Princeton and locked myself in here.”
“Mom, you need to call the cops!” I snap
She shakes her head. “Honey he is the cops. All of his friends are cops. They are on his side. I don’t know what I’m going to do.”
“Mom, you can’t marry him.” I beg, hugging her
She shakes her head. “Honey, what is the use? He will forever be in my life; I have his child. And I do love him. What if it really was an accident? We have both been so stressed out, and I wasn’t making it any better. I pushed him, and my attitude has been so bad lately…”
I feel myself about to cry. “Do you hear yourself? You’re blaming yourself for him hitting you.”
“Honey, I don’t want to talk about it right now. I just don’t want Rita finding about this. Promise me you won’t tell her or your grandma what really happened. I told your grandma not to call you, but she was persistent and wanted to see you.” She says finger combing my hair.
“Well now I’m worried…” I say turning to her
She kisses my face. “You have nothing to worry about my love.”
“First and last time mom! He needs to get help now, before you even think about walking down the aisle with him. If he doesn’t, I’m telling grandma, Rita, and uncle Robby.” I say with a serious face. “I will kill him.”
“I promise…” She says in a soft voice. I squeeze my mom tight, and she does the same. I miss being with her like this. I refuse to let her marry Michael. I have to get rid of him… But how…
I packed all of my things, and quickly left Chris’ house. In the end I had to drag all of my bags to the curb, wait on an Uber, and find a nearby hotel to stay in for the next two days. I refuse to stay with Mijo and Cassie, but I didn’t bring a lot of cash with me. “Fuck!” I curse to myself, pulling my bags out of the door.
“You alright?” Heather asks rolling down her window. “Where are you headed?”
I sit my bags on the curb. “I’m fine, just waiting on my Uber. I’m good.” I answer simply
“Riding in an Uber by yourself at 11:30 at night? Hell no! Get in the car.” She says opening up her door and walking over to me
“No!” I say with raised hands. “I’m fine!”
She looks me up and down. “Where are you staying?”
I shrug. “Probably get a hotel for the next two days. My son is with his dad and his fiancé.”
“I have an idea.” Heather says grabbing one of my bags and stuffing it in her trunk. “I just got a new place and one of the most comfortable let out beds, if you’re not comfortable sleeping in bed with me.” She smiles
I shake my head. “I’m not sure that’s a good idea, Heather.”
“Well clearly none of us are good at picking out good ideas.” She giggles. “Look hotels cost so much, and it’s damn near midnight. You’d be in the lobby all day before check in.” She closes her truck. “We’ve already done everything, but seen each other’s insides.” She chuckles and I actually do the same
I nod. “Okay, thanks. But I want to pay you.”
“Pay?” She shakes her head. “I can’t take anything from you.”
“Well let me buy you food…” I shrug
On the way to her place she kept up the small talk, and this seems to get even more weird. She talked to me as if we were friends, and like nothing just popped off less than an hour ago. I look over to her and she’s beautiful. No makeup on and I’d still call her a 10. So does that mean she’s crazy? Ugh, what have I gotten myself into.
“Home sweet home.” She says popping her trunk. She stayed in a very cute apartment, that looked quite modern.
I look around. “Nice place. Looks like someone is doing quite good for themselves.”
She smiles. “Chris helped me get it.”
She shrugs. “Pulled a few strings, helped with the down payment, and financing for new furniture.”
“Why?” I ask out of curiosity and she laughs
“Believe it or not, but Chris is one of the sweetest, selfless, kind hearted people I know.” She says with a smile
I look to the floor. “Do you still like him?” I ask lowly
“Do you?” She asks burning a hole in the side of my face
I fold my arms. “What Chris and I had was different…”
“Well Chris and I weren’t always just buddies either.” She snaps, but quickly changes her tone. “Chris actually showed me what it felt like to have someone care for you. He didn’t say “Suck my dick and I’ll help you get this apartment”, he offered because he saw the shithole I was living in and wanted better for me.” She speaks angelically about him. “He’s so passionate and it shows with everything he does. I think that’s why I can’t let him go.”
I drop my arms. “Crazy thing is, I know that exact feeling.” I shake my head. “I have never been with a guy that fills me with so much emotion. Like right now, I want to hate him so much, but I still just want to be held by him.”
“He does have that effect on you.” She giggles. “And that’s why you can’t give up.” She locks eyes with me
I roll my eyes sitting on the couch. “That is clearly over. He chose who he wanted to be with, and I can’t get mad at him for that. It hurt my feelings, but he’s absolutely right.”
“Wrong!” Heather says sitting next to me. “Chris turns into Captain-Save-A-Hoe whenever Rita is around, because she’s needy as fuck. She guilt trips him into her trap every time, and that’s not fair. She’s not with him. I saw how he looked at you and me when he was with us. We show him a good time, he’s relaxed, and he’s the old Chris. He never acted like this before her. Rita stresses him out. She’s no good for him.” She touches my shoulder. “I’d rather you have him if I can’t.”
I shift in my seat. “What are you saying?”
“Chris was right, you two can’t be seen together, Mijo would kill all of us. Myself included! But what if we were Chris’ girlfriends when necessary. We could keep him happy. He loves both of our personalities, bodies, and can’t get enough of either of us.” She smirks. “Plus, I think you’re sexy as shit.”
My eyes get big. “So I’d be having sex with you too?”
She smiles. “Only if you want to. I actually liked it.”
“I don’t know about this.” I say standing. “How do we know Chris would even agree? And I don’t know what my feelings are right now about anything.”
Heather stands in front of me. “You have a boyfriend who is good for you, but we both know Chris is where it’s at. Just don’t get too attached to Chris. Stop ignoring your boyfriend, and hang out with other people. Chris will notice that, and come right back. I guarantee it. He’s only after Rita because she’s always seeking attention. She probably has a man herself.”
“She does.” I say looking up at Heather. “But of course, Chris is wrong when he moves on.”
Heather nods. “Yeah, because she wants everything her way.”
“I don’t want to lose Chris. I think we just need to talk.” I admit
Heather throws her arm around me. “And neither do I. I don’t want to lose you either…”
I smile. “So what are you saying now?”
“What do you think I’m saying?” She giggles
“Well…” I start, but I’m cut off by her lips crashing into mine. During the three-sum, we kissed once, but it was mostly touching and her lips on my body. They are plump and soft, and I can taste her minty lipgloss. She grips my thigh, and I rub my fingers in her hair. Honestly right now, I just want to cuddle.
I was finally at my mom’s house, but my head was still spinning somewhere over at Chris’ place. We called everyone and told them to meet us here, because Sevyn was still missing. I didn’t know how to feel with Chris and Mijo in the same room as me, but I couldn’t deal with that right now.
“Is everyone okay?” My mom asks bringing in snacks and bottled water
Robb stands up. “I just don’t know why we’re still here! Shouldn’t we be out there looking for her? None of yall are acting like you care right now.”
“It’s my girl! You don’t make no decisions on this. You over stepping your boundaries my dude.” Trey says mugging Robb
Robb walks over to Trey. “Do we have an issue I know nothing about? I can solve them all right now nigga.” He says getting in Trey’s face
“Stop!” My mom yells breaking them apart with Mama J
“I agree with Robb though, us waiting on Michael isn’t getting us any answers.” Honey replies in a low voice. I can tell she’s upset as well. “We should be doing something.”
“I think we should call her mom. This is getting serious.” I say holding onto Lauren. “Us fighting isn’t going to help either.
“We’re not calling anybody yet!” Michael says sternly, with his team right behind him.
My Michael spots me instantly, and comes over to comfort me. He hugs me tight, kissing the top of my head. “Rita, we will find her, I promise. Trust me, we will bring your friend home, I don’t want you worrying.”
I needed him right now. A man that wanted nothing but the best for me. That loved me, and wanted to see me happy. I needed his energy right now so that I could finally break down, and that’s exactly what I did. I cried for myself, all of the pain in this house, for my sister, for my mother, for Sevyn’s mom, for the lies Mijo knew nothing about, for my broken friendship with India, and for my missing best friend. God, please help us find her. I can’t take any more pain.
My sobs could be heard echoing throughout the house, and Michael never let me go. He held me so tight that I didn’t need to stand on my own two feet. He rocked me, listened to me say absolutely nothing, and wiped away every single tear. Tears that were brought on by another man. “Just let it out, Rita, I got you.” He whispers in my ear.
By the time I’m done crying, my face is red and my breathing is now heavier than ever. I lean into his chest, just being held. “Thank you for being here….” I say lowly into his now soaked cotton t-shirt.
“MJ, get upstairs now.” Michael calls out rudely
He looks to me. “Are you okay?”
“No…” I mouth, shaking my head. “But I’ll be fine.”
“MJ!” Michael yells, walking up the steps
He moves my hair out of my face. “Rita, you know I will stay with you no matter what. Just say the word, and I’m not leaving you.”
“I think you’re forgetting who the fuck you work for!” Michael snaps, walking back down the steps towards the both of us. I pull him to me, but neither of them are backing down. “Get the fuck upstairs.”
Honey stands, stepping to him. “Won’t you fucking chill Michael! He’s doing exactly what you should be doing to your wife! Comforting her! Making sure she’s okay! Sevyn was like a daughter to her, and you knew her almost as good as any of us.” She says rolling her neck with sarcasm. “Act like you have a heart for once, and not just a black pit filled with hate. You should be upset too! Instead of yelling at him for being the rock Rita needs right now, how about you fucking take notes.” The look on her face is one I have never seen before. Michael steps closer to her…
“Come on baby...” Keeis says lowly grabbing her hand
She raises a brow. “What? You gone hit me too?” She says and his face changes. “I hit back….” She says with no fear. But who is Michael hitting?
“Whoever wants a job tomorrow has 5 seconds to get upstairs.” Michael says backing off, and walking upstairs with the majority of his men. Some of the others went down to the basement.
I finally breathe. “Go…” I say letting go of my Michael. “I’m okay…”
“Text me if you need anything.” He says before pecking my forehead and heading upstairs.
Honey comes over to me, hugging me tight. “Are you sure you’re okay?” I nod, but a tear falls from my eye. She wipes it away. “What’s going on? Is it Sevyn? I’m trying to think positive too, but I can’t help but worry.”
“Yeah…” I lie looking over to Chris, who is staring at me with death in his eyes. I quickly look away. I don’t know if I will ever be able to face him.
Lauren touches my back. “So… Do you guys want to go to the police or just keep looking around in circles. LA is huge, we will never find her at this rate.”
“I will!” Robb stands and then storms out of the room
My mom walks over hugging Lauren, Honey, and I. “We will find her girls, let’s just be patient a little bit longer. Michael knows some of the top people, and he will have her home in no time.”
Just as she finishes, he and his team comes back down stairs. ‘We’re on it.” He hugs and kisses my mom. She is hesitant around him these days; I hope everything is okay. “I love you.” He says kissing her hair as she nuzzles up to him. “We’re going to find her Rita. You girls just need to trust me.” He says looking from me to Lauren, and then to Honey who turns away.
“You better?” My Michael says pulling me into his arms.
I nod looking up to him. “You’re going out to find her?”
“Didn’t I tell you I would?” He gives me a light smile, and then kisses my forehead
“MJ…” Michael says, interrupting us. “Rita, when were you going to tell me about this?”
I make a face. “Tell you about what?”
“What you have going on with my workers? You know I don’t bring my family into my work shit. You know this. I just think it was disrespectful on both parts.” He says with a straight face
I roll my eyes. “First of all, Michael I knew him before he worked for you. And secondly, you don’t control who I date. What we have is clearly private since you knew nothing about it.”
He chuckles. “Okay, Rita...” He turns to Michael. “You’re fired!”
“Because they are adults making adult decisions?” Lauren chines in
“I’m the boss around here, and you people will realize that one day.” Michael says turning to me again. He has a smirk on his face.
I shrug. “I told you, I’m not hard up for you or your money. I got what I wanted.” I say throwing my arm around Rita’s shoulder. “I’m good with or without it.” Especially because Amber and I have conjured up such a good plan that we have drained multiple accounts of his. She had all of his files, bank books, statements, and all of his trafficking receipts. He must have really trusted her because she knew everything and his wife knew nothing. Amber told me how he lied to his ex-wife about having a vasectomy, just so he could kill Rick, drain his Switzerland accounts, and get Evelyn. Just so happens, Rick wasn’t a good man for her anyway. Said the man had millions stashed, but because he didn’t want his real fortune to go to Evelyn, in case of a divorce, he hid it all. Didn’t expect to die at the hands of the only other man who knew about the account.
“Oh really? It’s like that huh?” Michael says turning around. “……Chris…”
One second I’m just standing there, and the next I’m pinned down by his clown ass nephew. Even though he had me pinned down, I was still getting in some punches. I can hear Rita and her girls yelling, but I can also feel someone pulling on me. He punches me in the face and it stings like hell. Not sure if he knew I did amateur MMA fights or not, but that last punch pissed me off. I quickly flip him as hard as I can, and really start beating his ass.
“Michael! No! Stop!” I hear a familiar voice call, and I immediately stop. She grabs me by my arm, and pulls me to her side. “Chris what the fuck is wrong with you!”
His mouth is bloody. “Don’t you ever fucking touch my woman again! Next time, I’m gone make sure you not breathing, you bitch!” He spits. “Let me the fuck out!” He snaps walking out of the door, slaming it behind him.
“Fuck!” I curse lowly, grabbing my sore jaw
Rita touches my face. “I’m so sorry!”
I kiss her hand. “Definitely not your fault.”
“Get the fuck out!” Rita and I both turn and freeze noticing the gun pointing at me.
“Michael are you out of your rabbit ass mind!” Evelyn says standing at his side. “Put the gun down, now!”
He turns to her, and back to me. “This my fucking house! You think I’m going to let this lil nigga come in my house like he running shit? Talking reckless, out here kissing on Rita, and fighting Chris! Get the fuck out or get shot in the face!” He snaps turning back to me
“Unk, what’s the problem!” One of his nephews says stepping to him. “You know we don’t do shit like this. Chris jumped and they went head to head. Fair fight!”
I grab Rita’s hand. “I’ll leave when Rita is ready.”
“Let’s just go!” She says standing in front of me. “We can go!” She turns to Michael
He tucks his gun. “So you’re turning your back on family now?! Huh!”
“You’re a fucking lunatic, Michael!” Honey snaps. “I knew you wouldn’t change! First you hit my mom, blacking her eye, and now pulling guns on people. And you want us to “respect the family”? You don’t even respect our mom and your unborn child!”
Before I can grab her, Rita slaps Michael with all her might. “You hit my mom!” She screams, now in my arms. “Fuck you and your weak ass nephew! Neither one of you know what love or respect means!” She pulls out of my grip. “I’m going to find my best friend. The one who, at one point, wasted her valuable time with you. If anyone wants to help me and go to an actual police station, then come on. Being here is just wasting time.” She says grabbing my hand before leading me outside. “He’s not trying to find her.”
Shit, I don’t think I’m ever letting her go…
“Dammit Michael, how dare you!” My sister Joyce curses, walking out of the house with Evelyn by her side.
As I watch my family walk out on me, I feel myself getting angrier by the second. “Fuck!” I curse going down in my basement. I slam the door, and lock it behind me. “Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” I turn on the light, going deeper into my downstairs office.
I cock my head looking at her exhausted body trying to break out of the tape and rope. “No, no, no baby girl. You’re going to hurt yourself.” I say looking at her bloody wrists. I move the hair out of her face. “You know your friends are up there trying to look for you. Got Robb walking off on me, Keeis defending people who are going against me, my fiancé talking back, and just a whole shit load of chaos.” I smile. I usually can handle it, but right now I feel like I’m losing it all. Wife on the verge of leaving me, you aborted my baby, Amber is off somewhere with my other baby, stealing all of my money that Rick stashed away. Rita is dating my security, Chris been drinking, and who told Mijo to propose to this bitch. Huh?” I yell, snatching the tape off of Sevyn’s mouth. She cries out loudly, and begins to scream. I slap her with all my might. “You know this room is sound proof.” I huff. “I got a headache as is, I don’t want to hear all that.
“Why did you bring me here?” She cries. “I’ll do anything. I won’t tell them you took me.”
I grab her face. “The crazy thing is, I know you wouldn’t.” I say rubbing my fingers through her hair. “You’re such a good woman, Sevyn.” I kiss her lips, and it feels like the old times. “But I need my family to get back to normal. I can’t have all of these distractions in my way. I need something major to restore everything back in order.”
“What?” She says looking up at me with her beautiful dark brown eyes
I kiss her forehead. “You’re making it so hard to say goodbye.” I say pulling out my gun with the silencer. “Well not really.”
“Michael! No! Please! Help!” She screams
