said, “I said, ‘I need Jai to design some clothes for me.’ I might make more money.”
Jai said, “Oh…Thanks! Come through. I got you.”
The ladies kept laughing at one another, throwing shots at one another until they left and went shopping at the mall. Jai stopped and grabbed Jez on her way there, so she could help her pick up some fabrics.
Jez said, “Why are you grabbing all of the panties?”
Samaya said, “You can never have too many panties, Jez.”
Queen said, “You should grab some and quit watching, folks.”
Jai said, “Please stop, Queen!”
Jez said, “Do you feel pressed or something, huh?”
Queen said, “Press your goofy ass over there. Better yet, quit asking little-girl-ass questions.”
Tara said, “Can you both behave and shop. Damn! Grab some panties, Jez.”
Jez said, “Queen, you don’t want none!”
Samaya said, “I’ll buy them all in my size if I like them.”
Before anybody could speak another word, Queen grabbed a handful of panties and threw them at Jez, making sure they hit her in the face.
Jez said, “Told you! You are pressed, for what?”
Queen said, “I’ll press my fist through your face, skinny bitch!”
Samaya said, “Okay…Time to go. I’ll see you ladies another day.”
Jai said, “Yeah! All this trying behavior is unnecessary.”
Queen said, “Whatever! I’m about to bounce, ladies. My Merch calls 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