Lovely Vines. Tondria Leatrice
we could just put it in the car and move it. Problem solved!”
*****
That morning, Samaya went for her morning run around the lake and saw Chad doing pull-ups on the bars. The sun shined on the lake and glared onto his body, making his monkey ass look good.
She kept jogging past him all cool, not noticing that Chad was right behind her, picking her up off her feet from behind. She screamed until she saw Chad’s face as if she didn’t notice him.
Samaya said, “What the fuck, dude!”
Chad said, “Calm your pretty ass down.”
She yelled while hitting him in his chest in a playful way, noticing his fake empty smile. This bitch fine as fuck, Chad thought. Chad laughed, knowing he’s never had a chance with her anyway, so he enjoyed the hitting while it lasted.
Chad said, “Bet your ass don’t run past me no more, acting like you didn’t see me. What you’ve been up to, Samaya?”
Samaya said, “Shit, Chad! You scared the fuck out of me.”
Chad politely grabbed Samaya’s hand and began running with her to complete the run around the lake, trying to convince her to hit another lick with him.
When he walked her over to her car, he opened the door for her. He placed his business card in her sports bra, seeing that she was rolling better than him, and that made him want her more.
Chad said, “This time, use it! Hopefully, I get a yes for an answer.”
Samaya said, “I get busy.”
Chad said, “Why are you scared? It’s quick money.”
Samaya said, “I’m not the same young thirsty-ass girl anymore. I make real money now!”
Chad said, “It can be between us, Samaya.”
Samaya said, “I’ll think about it.”
*****
Queen went out that morning and picked up some groceries while Samaya was out running. When she returned, Queen had breakfast and coffee ready for them.
Queen said, “Bitch! How you got money and no food? I don’t get it! How are you thick in the ass like that, seriously?”
Samaya said, “I buy when I’m hungry, okay! Let’s go before the gym gets crowded.”
Queen said, “Yo ass want to see that sexy trainer. Horny ass!”
Samaya said, “He is fine! I know he’s probably fucked half his clients already. I saw Chad irritating ass.”
Queen said, “Please don’t deal with him. He’s bad news. Had us running for our life type shit.”
Samaya said, “I’m not thinking about hitting any licks. I’m past all that dumb shit.”
Queen said, “I’ve seen that look before, Samaya. You have a lot of money, so there’s no need for that thirsty shit.”
Samaya said, “We were hungry and desperate back then. The fuck! I’m not stupid for no nigga.”
Queen said, “Bringing him up done spoiled my appetite. The twins called again today. They’re ready to come up here with us.”
Samaya said, “We need to go find your mom and daddy’s ass.”
Queen said, “Your mom said she’ll be out of treatment in three months.”
Samaya said, “Well, hopefully, Pops get out of jail and stay out of the streets this time.”
Queen said, “He ain’t my pops. He left us for the streets and turned my mom out.”
Samaya said, “We have to learn forgiveness, baby girl.”
Queen said, “Fuck that! Forgive your daddy then.”
Samaya said, “My daddy on the street, still chasing false dreams. Yours is locked up for trying to put money into the house. It’s a big difference, cousin!”
Queen said, “If he’s that perfect, Granny shouldn’t be raising his children. Oh, I forgot! Who do they want to come live with?”
Samaya said, “I love you! You’re still my baby, but they’re running from discipline, probably. Tara forgave our parents for sending her with Granny.”
Queen said, “You like my mama, girl! Tara ran away at sixteen too.”
Samaya said, “Well, you don’t like them! I don’t either!”
As soon as Samaya smashed off, Queen leaned over, hugged her, and kissed her face, leaving lip gloss all over her cheeks, knowing Samaya hated shit on her face.
Samaya said, “Stop it! Before you make me crash this bitch.”
Queen said, “Ugh! There that bitch go. She never speaks when I come to the shop. I can’t stand that bitch!”
Samaya said, “What bitch?”
Queen said, “She just pulled out the garage in that raggedy-ass car.”
Samaya said, “Girl, we weren’t always rolling and eating. Stop that!”
Queen said, “One day I came looking for you at that store, and it took forever for the bitch to tell me you left. Then the bitch rolled her eyes, and sipped her coffee.”
Samaya said, “She told me about that. She said, ‘Some girl came looking for you, Ms. Samaya,’ plus, she always speaks to me.”
Queen said, “Little turtle-head-ass bitch. Eyeful-watching ass!”
Samaya said, “Girl, yo ass funny! Leave that girl alone.”
Queen said, “Her sister needs to make her some damn clothes. How the hell you fly, and your twin look like a rag doll.”
Samaya said, “Jai is outgoing and classy, and her twin is laid-back into her books. Just because she wears oversize flannels doesn’t mean she’s a rag doll.”
Queen said, “So what! If she’s into her books, she missed the part of good customer service.”
*****
Man 2 said, “Told you, my nigga!”
Samaya put in the code and waited for the gate to open. She discussed with staff already about it opening and closing too slow, so she was pissed to see they hadn’t fixed it.
She hated going by herself which Queen complained about, but they both went by themselves most of the time.
Man 2 said, “She’s not giving up any play, so you might as well get the bitch.”
Chad said, “I told you to give me more time. I’ll convince her to be mine, and we can get the shit easily.”
Man 2 said, “Look! She has a briefcase, and Queen has the duffel bag. It never changes! Then, you think she’s gonna fall in love with you and give you her password and hand you the money.”
Chad said, “If I can get in her crib, then I can look for it. You look! Ain’t no way we’re getting in this storage unit without a unit.”
Man 2 said, “That’s the smartest shit you’ve said. Let’s call and get one!”
Chad said, “We’re going to need a few more people.”
Jai
Doing Me
Jai was one of the coldest designers on the rise in California. This bitch kept her shit tight with her skin always glistening. She stood at five foot seven with long-ass legs, had a nice bump in the back to complement her figure and boobs sitting high at a 36D after her surgery. Her stomach was flat, and her makeup was always on point.
The bitch’s hair was shiny and jet-black, hanging to her ass, which made her stand out. She had clothes to die for,