𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐯

the last day of the tour finally arrived, and as i sat on the private jet with my crew and a few members of my team, the exhaustion of the past few months began to settle in. 

the vibrant lights of the cityscape blurred past the windows as we made our way to the airport. the tour had been a whirlwind of adrenaline, late nights, and endless travel. my album had been a success, and the tour was a celebration of that, but it was also a bittersweet reminder of the emotional rollercoaster I'd been on.

the high earnings from the tour had allowed me to purchase a new house in LA, a modern home with sleek lines and a panoramic view of the city that sparkled like a thousand tiny diamonds at night. the place felt like a new beginning, a fresh start after a year that had been both exhilarating and devastating. i was excited however to have my own place and leave my past in the past.

as the plane arrived at the airport, i felt a rush of relief. i was finally heading home, to the place that was now my sanctuary. my 070 crew was insistent on celebrating the end of the tour with one last night out at the club, and though i was tired, i knew it would be good to unwind with my friends.

"i don't care dani, you're coming tomorrow." ralphy says with determination as he pats my back.

"so i really got no choice huh." i raised a tired eyebrow and everyone shook their head causing me to groan. "i'm friends with a bunch of partyholics."

"that's right, you stuck vibin' with us for life, so tomorrow we are picking you up in a slick SUV so you better come with the correct attitude." treee says as she starts packing up her things. i pulled a face as i got up from my own seat and moved down the aisle.

"what's that supposed to mean?" i asked looking back as i walked onwards.

"come on now dani, you've been acting like a grumpy grandpa half of the time on this tour." malick says, swooping in for treee's defence. essentially they were all ganging up on me.

"what that's not true!" i protested. we all got off the plane and gathered, my security making sure everything was good before heading into the airport. "okay maybe i was going to sleep at a strict bedtime, but what is wrong with y'all wanting me to go clubbing right after a three hour show?"

after a very unserious debate, i agreed but it wasn't like i had a choice from the beginning. i have been losing my will to party hard since i'm turning twenty six this year and this party life is getting very tiring for me to keep up. i've been doing music since i was seventeen, so i've been around the club scene for that long, who can blame me if i'm getting a bit tired of thelifestyle.

my driver dropped me home and the moment i arrived i slept. the frequent jetlag that i have been experiencing these past few months, has made my body more fatigued than usual. despite the tour being physically and mentally demanding, i was very fond of the memories i created.

from seeing my fans all the world, to the late night strolls in a new city and how could i forget the random hotel moments. we even had dante sing nicki minaj's starships at the hotel after my amsterdam show, which is a memory i definitely will not forget. 

i also stayed celibate the entire tour, which is something i never do. everytime i'm on tour, i usually get carried away with the foreign girls but this time i had one girl on my mind.

skai. i knew her ass was big mad at me when i saw that my messages weren't going through. i didn't have any other way to contact her and at first i was devastated but then i understood. 

that was another reason why i was so grateful for my album and tour, it served as a massive distraction. my personal life may have gone to shit, but at least my career is souring.

***

i arrived at the venue with my friends, the buzz of excitement in the air palpable as we made our way through the entrance, childish gambino's 3005 blaring out the speakers. 

i couldn't help but sing along as we made it to the vip section. we navigated through the throng of people, my crew trailing behind me, laughing and chatting as we made our way to the VIP section. i spotted some familiar faces and exchanged quick hellos. 

"you're gonna love tonight's surprise," treee said with a mischievous grin, nudging me. "heard it's gonna be something special."

i gave her a confused look, as i rolled my blunt. sometimes i don't understand what my homegirl be talking about.

i was curious but distracted, the exhaustion from the tour still lingering despite my excitement for the night. i took a long drag from my blunt, letting it intoxicate and relax me, the rhythm of the music seeping into my bones. 

as I chatted and laughed with my friends, the dj began to hype up the crowd. the lights dimmed, and a single spotlight illuminated the stage. i hadn't been paying much attention until the dj's voice cut through the noise.

"we got rnb royalty in the building y'all. give it up for skai!" he announced and i felt every hair on my body prick up. 

the crowd erupted into cheers and applause. i glanced up, my curiosity piqued, as a figure emerged on stage. the moment i saw her beautiful self, my heart skipped a beat. i hadn't expected her to be here, let alone performing.

skai stepped into the spotlight, her outfit glinting under the stage lights—a sleek, black ensemble that accentuated her curves. why did she have to look fine everyday? her presence was magnetic, commanding attention as she prepared to perform. 

"how we feeling tonight? now, i got to know—who's been fucked over badly in this club? if you've been hurt, make some noise!" she spoke effortlessly into the mic. 

the entire venue roared as they responded passionately. my friends heads turned to look towards me, and i looked back at them in shock. whose side are you on?

she laughed perfectly before speaking into the mic again, "it sucks, doesn't it? well, don't worry, i've got the perfect song for you to let out all that frustration and shake your asses. here's to saying 'fuck' to our exes and anyone who's done us dirty! dj, drop the track!"

the first notes of "guilt trip" filled the air, and I was instantly hooked. of course i heard her song, my friends all made me sit down and listen before asking for my defending statement. honestly i surround myself with the most unhinged menaces. the song was clearly about me.

usually i like being the source of someone's inspiration, but damn not like this. the song was catchy though.

skai's voice was sultry and powerful, a perfect match for the song's energy. her performance was both fierce and fluid, her body moving with a confidence that was impossible to ignore. 

in fact, my eyes couldn't help but go to her body. the way her curves looked in that tight dress. i wanted to rip—i shook my head to get rid those thoughts. she probably wouldn't let me ten feet near her.

finally, as she sang, her gaze swept across the crowd, and for a split second, our eyes met. the intensity of her stare made my heart race. 

it felt like she was singing directly to me, her every movement a tantalising reminder of what we once had. the lights danced around her, casting shifting shadows and highlights that accentuated her movements. I couldn't tear my eyes away from her as she danced. 

as the song reached its climax, skai's body undulated to the beat, her gaze never leaving mine. there was a tension in the air, a connection that felt both thrilling and painful. it was as if she was trying to show me what i had been missing.

"here they go again y'all." ralphy mutters to the others, causing them to laugh. i was so mesmerised by skai that i didn't pay them any mind. i only had one thing on my mind.

when the song ended, the crowd erupted into cheers, but my focus remained solely on skai. without thinking i got up and pushed my way through the crowds as i reached the main floor. 

i needed her.

𓏲𝄢 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝!