🥀 14

Angel

I was in a deep sleep when I felt soft lips kissing lightly kissing my face.

"Angel baby, come on... It's time to get up." Dave's deep voice rang through my ears.

I sat up and rubbed my eyes. "What time is it?" I asked.

"It's 4:30..." He said as he held onto me and put his face in my neck.

4:30? Damn, how long have I been asleep. "Shit... Well I haven't slept in a few days..."

When I got to his house is the only time I've felt safe to even go to sleep.

"Yeah I figured I'd just let you get some rest." He mumbled.

"Dave, I'm hungry..." He kissed my neck.

"You hungry?" He asked softly, still putting soft kisses on my neck.

"Yeah..." I said quietly. "We finna go get some to eat okay?"

"Mmkay." I said getting up and going to my bags that was on the floor. I got my toothbrush out and walked out the room to the bathroom.

I grabbed the toothpaste and opened it. I began brushing my teeth.

Once I was done I examined myself in the mirror. Everything was still in place.

"Dave bring me my purse!" I yelled. A few seconds later he opened the door with my purse in his hand. I went to grab it but he held it over his head.

His big over grown ass always wanna play with somebody.

I sighed. "David give me my purse please..."

"Get it." He simply said.

"I'm not finna jump and get it. I'm to short." I was not in the mood. He just shrugged his shoulders still holding it over his head.

I put both of my hands on the sides of his face, giving him a deep passionate kiss.

He eased his arms down and sat the purse on the counter. He put both of his hands on my hips and rubbed them up and down.

I pulled away from him. "Thanks." I said. He sucked his teeth and walked out the bathroom. I chuckled and dug into my purse, pulling out my makeup bag.

I opened it and pulled out my MAC Lipglass in 'Oyster Girl' and out a coat on my lips. I closed it and threw it back in my makeup bag.

I put my purse on my shoulder and walked out the bathroom. I walked downstairs to see Dave sitting on the couch. I looked at him now noticing his outfit.

He had on a white shirt, navy blue joggers, and white gucci shoes.

When I got to the last step, he looked up at me.

"Come on." He said getting up and walking to the door.

He unlocked the doors and I went to the passenger side, got in, shut the door, and put my seat belt on. As I was playing on my phone, I got startled by someone opening my door.

"Get the fuck out."

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What? Why?!" I asked genuinely confused.

"Get your ass out Angel!" He raised his voice.

I unbuckled my seat belt and got out. I stood there looking at him.

"I told your ass about touching door handles." He mumbled as he shut the door. He turned around and just stared at me.

"What I told you about that shit?"

"Dave come on! I'm tired of standing out here!" I whined. He opened the door.

"Don't do it again." He said as I got in the car.

"Shut up." I mumbled as he closed the door and I put on my seat belt.

He got in and started the truck. "We gotta stop by the wearhouse real quick." He said before turning the air on.

"Alright." I said admiring him. I just watched as he moved thanking God for creating him. But he's not mine...

He reached into his pocket, pulled out a blunt and lighter and lit it. 21 Savage 'Who Run It' came through the speakers.

"223 Diamondback with the drum, nigga (straight up)

Choppa like to crush a lot, Big Pun nigga (straight up)

I've been taking money ever since I was young, nigga (straight up)

Sneak dissin', niggas cuttin' out your tongue, nigga (straight up)

Real street nigga, I ain't doin' no cappin', nigga, I ain't told no lies (21)

I don't give a fuck if I got a hunnid' million, I'm keepin' my .45 (on God)"

He pulled out of the complex.

10 minutes later, we pulled up to the warehouse. "I'll be right back." He said getting out the car. He opened the door to the backseat and pulled out a black duffle bag that I hadn't noticed before.

A few minutes later he came running back out and got in the truck.

"You okay?" He asked me. I nodded my head yes. I wonder where we're going next...

We pulled up to this white house. It had a porch going all the way around it. I looked up at it confused.

"David, where are we?" I asked as he opened my door.

"Come on, get out." I hesitantly stepped out the car and he closed the door. He lead me up into the house.

When we walked in, the smell of food hit my nose. It smelled like heaven... I looked around and saw family pictures everywhere. I then looked at one of the pictures closely and saw a familiar face: Ms.Faye...

"Yo Ma!" Dave called out. I turned to him shocked.

"Dave you didn't tell me-" I got cut off by her walking into the room. She was short and had a cute little girl in her hands. She looked about 3 years old. She put the little girl down as she walked closer to me.

"Angel..." She said in amazement.

"Ms. Faye.." I said staring right back at her. We looked at each other for a while before screaming and running to each other.

She pulled me into a tight hug. "OH MY GOSH IM SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! I finally get to meet you! He didn't even tell me you were coming!" She said excitedly still holding on to me.

"Yeah he didn't tell me we were coming either!" I said smiling. She pulled back and looked into my face.

"Oh my gosh... You're even more beautiful in person..." She said as tears came to her eyes.

"Awe thank you! I was just about to say the same thing to you!" I said back.

"Are you hungry? I made dinner." She said as she grabbed my hand and lead me to the kitchen.

"Yes I'm starving!" "Well there's greens, yams, mac n cheese, ribs..."

***

We all just got done eating and I was stuffed. I don't remember the last time I ate like that.

"Thank you so much Mama... That food was sooo good..." I said rubbing my belly.

She chuckled a little. "Now you need to cook for me so I can have some of that food that David says is oh so good."

I laughed. "He acts like it's the best thing in the world. It's alright to me." I said.

"Girl hush! That food probably so damn good. Because he'll tell you if it's nasty or needs work." We both started laughing.

"Now tell me, how've you been? I know about everything that happened..." She said grabbing my hand.

I looked down. "I've been alright. I'm getting better. Just taking it day by day."

"That's good Baby! I'm so glad to hear that! Don't let the devil take over your life. Got to get that thing under control." She said pointing at me.

I smiled. She reminded me of what I always wanted my mom to be like...

"Ooh and that damn David made me so mad when he told me about how he treated you! Angel you just don't know: I beat his ass." I bursted out laughing.

"You did what?!" "I best his ass." She said simply.

"I took my shoe off that was on my foot and beat him with it." I started laughing again.

"And then he's with that damn nasty ass Millie..." We both rolled our eyes.

"But don't you worry baby, she not gonna be around for long."

I played with my hands. "I don't know ma, it looks like they're getting real serious and fast..."

"Awe hell girl that's because he's trying to fill the void of you." My head shot up.

"Noooo ma-" "Angel yes he is. And that's why you had went back to Amir was to fill the void of David too..." I stayed quiet.

I couldn't argue with her on that; she was right.

"The come will come for you guys to be together, but let me tell you something... If that bitch fuck witchu while you over there, dog walk that bitch okay?" I laughed thinking about what Stephanie said.

"You know what? She won't. Because if she do, then that means she fucking with me too and I know she don't want no problems with me." She said surely.

We both laughed. "Mama you so crazy."

Just as I said that, Dave walked in the kitchen. He had the little girl in his arms.

"What about me?"

"Boy ain't nobody talking about yo bright ass." Mama said and waved him off.

"Who's this?" I said in a baby voice to the little girl. She smiled and reached out for me.

"My cousin London." He passed her over to me.

"Hi London! You're so cute!" She giggled.

"Tank you. You cute." She said back to me.

"She bad as hell too." Mama said. "Nu uh TeTe I not bad!" She folded up her arms.

"Ashiddddd." Mama said.

"Ashidddd..." London copied her.

We all laughed a little. "Stop cussing! Before so whoop you!" Dave said getting her out my hands.

"Nu uh you not donna whoop me Davey. You love me to much..." She said laying her head in his neck and put her finger on his nose.

"Awe you right... Come here." He lifted her up and gave her kisses all over her face as she giggled.

"Alright Ma, it's getting late. We finna head out." He said putting London down. I looked at my watch. 10:35 it read. I got up and grabbed my purse.

We headed to the door.

"Thank you Mama! I had such a good time." I said smiling.

"Me too girl! We have to get together again." She gave me a hug.

Just as me and Dave were about to walk out the door, we heard a small voice.

"Dee Dee... You leaving?" We looked down at London as she had tears rolling down her face.

"Yeah Baby but I'll be back... Don't cry. You gotta be a big girl. Okay?" He said whipping her tears.

My heart melted. Whoever this man is going to marry is a lucky woman...

"Mmtay..." She said kissing his cheek.

We walked out the door and to the car.

***

Me and Dave were on the couch watching Insecure when the door bell rung.

"Who is that?" I asked him.

"Oh I forgot to tell you Millie coming over."

"Oh." I said getting up. Millie never liked me. She knew all about me because she was friends with Taylor. The way I was feeling right now, If she said anything to me, I was gonna blow up.

He opened the door and let her in. "Heyyy Baby!" She said pretending like she was happy to see him, but once she saw me her smiled faded.

I began walking upstairs. "Wait where you going? The episode isn't over..." Dave said pouting.

"Going up to my room. I'm tired." I said quietly.

I then heard Millie scoff. I stopped in my tracks and turned around to look at her.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5....

I counted to 10 in my head. I laughed and continued to walk up the stairs.

Once I got in my room I pulled the covers back and got in the bed.

***

I've been laying here for 3 hours and I'm to terrified to even shut my eyes...

I heard footsteps walking up and down the hall and past my door for what seems like the millionth time.

"Angelll..." I heard someone whisper. It was the voice of Amir.

The footsteps got closer and closer to my door and then they stopped.

"Angel." The voice said from outside the door.

I began to cry, praying to God to please make everything stop.

I heard the door knob being jiggled and my heart skipped a beat. I got out of bed and crawled into a corner. I put my knees up to my chest and laid my head on them.

The door opened and I looked up. My heart was beating so fast that I thought it was going to burst...

Dave's head popped through the door. I got up and jump on him.

"Hey... You okay? I heard crying." He said as he rubbed my back.

"No Dave! I heard Amir! And footsteps walking up and down the hall!" I said crying.

He wiped my tears.

"Baby, there's no one out there..." He said.

I stopped crying. "What?..."

Is this shit haunting me? Was I hallucinating?

"Come on.." He picked me up bridal style and put me back into the bed. He then got in with me, snuggling up behind me.

I turned around in his arms and rubbed the side of my finger up and down his nose.

He put a soft peck on my lips. He opened his eyes and looked into mine.

"I gotchu okay? You don't have to worry about anything okay?"

I nodded my head yes. He kissed me again and closed his eyes. "Get some rest baby... I love you."

"I love you too..." I said closing my eyes and drifting off to sleep.