for me.”
Tara said, “She said ‘trying behavior.’ I see you’re slick with your words, Jai?”
Samaya said, “Flying helicopter thongs? We’re acting a fool in lingerie. They’re about to put us out this bitch in handcuffs. Go to Merch, Queen!”
Tara said, “I’ll talk to you ladies tomorrow before my behavior becomes unnecessary with the slick talk.”
Jai said, “Nice hanging out, ladies, and I’ll call you tomorrow, Samaya. Come on, Jez!”
Jez said, “I’m not a damn pet or your kid. I’ll meet you at the shop later.”
*****
Samaya couldn’t wait to wear her new one-piece for Sai. When she got home, her concierge Coral greeted her every time, which was her best friend.
Samaya said, “Hi, Sai!”
Isaiah said, “Hello, beautiful. It’s this charming hotel on the other side of the beach. I’ll text you the direction and time.”
*****
Coral said, “Hey, girl! Who was that? You hung up all quick!”
Samaya said, “Hey, boo! What time you get off tonight?”
Coral said, “Same time, girl. What’s up with you missing in action? I miss my friend.”
Samaya said, “Come up after you clock out. I’ll tell you all about it.”
She told Coral everything from when she first met Isaiah, running into Chad, the drama between Queen and Jez. When she mentioned how Jai irritated Toonie, she noticed Coral got pissed at her from saying Toonie.
Coral said, “Baby…Mr. Isaiah is a keeper. I’d wish a man would pay my salary for me to kick it with him.”
Samaya said, “And, he knows how to kiss, bitch.”
Coral said, “Oh, Lort! You know what that means?”
Samaya said, “You’re nasty!”
Coral said, “Anywho! Have you ever asked Queen why she doesn’t like Jez? You know, Queen is my baby.”
Samaya said, “No. You know Queen doesn’t like nobody, and it took her a minute to fuck with Jai.”
Coral said, “I need to know before I investigate this broad. Are you sure she’s not the people? What? Quit looking at me like that!”
Samaya said, “All this time, I thought Jez was quiet and shy. She snap back with the shits! Make you want to choke her ass.”
Coral said, “She’s one of them, huh? Well, she’s met her match with Queen, baby. What’s up with Toonie since you mentioned her?”
Samaya said, “Toonie is not fucking with us like that. Jai is the cool one, and Jez is one of them. The thing about it, I don’t invite Jez. Her sister brings her along.”
Coral said, “‘Them quiet, pretty girls are evil, and always thinking up a plot.”
Samaya said, “That’s a lie! We’re all cute, and I’m not evil.”
Coral said, “See, baby, you’re brown! There’s a difference between evil and crazy. You know I love you, but we’ve done some crazy shit.”
Samaya said, “Yeah…Bitch, you right. You should go to the shop and see her.”
Coral said, “I’d beat that bitch ass she try me, baby. I got you!”
Samaya said, “I don’t need you getting a domestic. Never mind, crazy.”
Coral said, “What’s up with Chad? You know he’s bad news, so don’t even think about it because I’ll get your ass straight real quick.”
Samaya said, “I told him I’m not stressed anymore, and he still wants to pressure me.”
Coral said, “See, if I beat his ass, I can’t get a domestic charge. I bet’ not find out you’re plotting with this mothafucka either.”
Samaya said, “I’m not! Let me show you my outfit for tonight.”
Coral said, “Where’s the rest of it? Oh, you’re trying to get some dick, dick? Finally!”
Samaya said, “Oh my gosh! All of you irritating as hell. I’m not a virgin. You like it?”
Coral said, “Who you fuck? No…Seriously, don’t be stomping off!”
Samaya said, “Whatever! I’m about to get dressed. Call you later.”
*****
Man 2 said, “Told you she’s fucking him now. You don’t have shit coming.”
Chad said, “I see! Fuck, her…”
Man 2 said, “You thought she was about to fuck yo broke ass?”
Jai
Always Down
After Jai stopped in on Samaya’s performance the other night at the club, she made sure to pass out her business cards. She even acquired some men that came in shopping for their women and more dancing clients that night.
She started making drop-off visits if the money was right for the travel and taking orders in one run.
Clientele started expanding, so she had Jez ordering more fabric, supplies and assisting with the drawings. She hired Kimberly and Daisy part-time to give Jez a break.
Jai said, “I thought about dancing, sis. Seeing all that easy money fall for shaking ass, but you know my scary ass.”
Jez said, “Fuck that! Dad would kill you, then wake you up, and Mom would kill you again!”
Jai noticed that Queen beeped her line, and thought about calling her back, which she barely did after seeing people on certain levels. “You’re going to ignore me just like that?” Jez muttered.
Jai said, “Hey, Q! What’s up, girlie?”
Queen said, “Come to the club around eight PM!”
Jai said, “See you later.”
“What are you rolling your eyes for?” Jai laughed. “What’s going on with you?” Jez said in a concerned voice.
Jai said, “Sis? Why don’t you like Queen?”
Jez said, “Ugh! That’s who you were talking to? Ask her! Bitch always observing me and what I say.”
Jai said, “I will ask her! She’s cool people, just give her a chance. That’s just her demeanor. You see her family laughs at her.”
Jez said, “Her demeanor needs to be checked, and
