Friday, February 8th, 2019

Graeme was hotter than charcoal on a grill. He was about to toss the invitation in the garbage. But Janiyah stopped him.

"Papito, don't do it. This is our opportunity to start the search for the truth. Let's go to the party."

"Janiyah, the answer is no. You saw the way Jackson was ogling you at my brother's club."

"I'm a big girl. I can handle him. So, the answer is yes. I'm not going to let him get away with what was rightfully yours," Janiyah retorts back.

Graeme glared at Janiyah. "Janiyah Alexia Frazier, what part of no don't you understand? I am not losing you too!"

Janiyah was now irritated. "Graeme Christian Harrison, watch the tone in your voice. You are not going to lose me to anyone. And, what part of I want him to pay don't you understand?!"

Janiyah and Graeme were now facing each other, in a glaring battle.

"No!"

"Yes! I'll go by myself then."

"Over my dead body!"

"Graeme, last time I checked my father was Steven Frazier, not you."

"If I must lock you up, I will. I'm not playing, Janiyah." He grabbed her arm. "DO NOT go to that party. There are other ways to search for the truth!"

"You certainly will not lock me up. You better let go of my arm!" Janiyah barked back.

Graeme let her go but threw his hands in the air. "NO!" The tone in his voice made Janiyah flinch and she stepped back. He instantly knew he was wrong for that.

"You and I need a time-out from each other before we say something regretful," Janiyah says before she left the living room. Graeme went to the game room, upset at himself for the tone he used.

Meanwhile, Janiyah went to get her phone and texted her father to see if he could come over for a visit. She offered to fix dinner for the family. He agreed, so everyone will be coming over later.

After her phone call, Janiyah grabbed her Denali keys and made her way to the store. She didn't bother to tell Graeme. But he knew she left because she slammed the door.

Graeme made it his mission to apologize to Janiyah.

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Later in the evening, Graeme smelled Janiyah's cooking and followed the amazing aroma into the kitchen. Janiyah knew he entered but did not say one word.

Graeme walked over to Janiyah, who was about to take something out of the oven. He grabbed her hands and walked her over to empty space he found on one of the counters in the kitchen. Graeme then sat Janiyah on the counter and placed his hand under her chin so she could look him in the eyes.

"Janiyah, you are my heart and soul. I love you from your head to your toes. Losing you would be harder than losing that movie role. You mean the world to me. I'm sorry for my tone earlier. I can't stand Jackson. He is slithery. He hurt me once. I will not let him hurt me again by taking you away from me. If he so even touches your hair, I will break every bone in his body. I can't lose you. I just can't," Graeme expresses to her.

Janiyah saw that Graeme let a few tears trickle down, so she wiped them. Graeme noticed the same thing with Janiyah, so he wiped hers with his thumb.

"I'm sorry too. And, I love you to the moon and back. My dad always tells me that I like to argue. I just want the world to know the truth about Jackson Pierce. I hate how he stole that role from you. He hurt my family and I can't sit back and let him get away with it. Nobody is taking me away from you - EVER."

"I know we will have disagreements in our relationship because I know neither of us is perfect. We are never going to be separated from each other - NEVER."

"The best part will be making up. Like right now." Graeme now had a huge smirk on his face after Janiyah said that.

"Darn right we are, madam." Janiyah leaned closer to Graeme. Then he captured her mouth onto his and melded them together, right in the kitchen. His hands started roaming all over Janiyah. He was about to carry her to the living room. That was until the oven went off.

"Uh, Papito I need to get my roast, along with the macaroni and cheese out of the oven. We are having company for dinner," Janiyah mumbled through the kisses Graeme was planting all over her. He was not budging at all.

"The food will be okay for a few more minutes. I want to keep tasting you."

Then, they heard a knock on the patio door. Janiyah glanced over to the door and saw her family standing there, laughing like crazy except her father. He was shaking his head. She blushed because they had a ringside view of their make-out session.

When Graeme pulled away, he had Janiyah's lipstick all over his face. He walked over to answer the door. "Uh, uh come on in," He stutters out to everyone.

"Uh, Papito can you help me off the counter?" Graeme helped Janiyah off the counter while Damion and Janelle went to get the roast and macaroni and cheese.

"Uh, sorry. We made up for our disagreement earlier. Graeme, I called my dad so he could help us," Janiyah says to everyone as she grabs plates and silverware. They all then headed to the dining room.

"I have always wanted to expose Jackson Pierce and that movie director. Several of my clients wanted out of his movies for various reasons, and Jackson Pierce was always the male lead," Steven mentions to everyone.

Graeme was appreciative of Steven's support. "Thank you, Mr. Frazier, for your help."

Steven suddenly cut a glare at Graeme. "Listen, I see the way you love and care for Janiyah. Not just in your words, but uh definitely in your actions after that little display we saw a few minutes ago."

Both Graeme and Janiyah blushed. Steven continued, "It's obvious you love my daughter. So, cut the Mr. Frazier mess and just call me Steven."

"Yes s--, I mean Steven." Everyone chuckled, then enjoyed the dinner that Janiyah prepared.

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After dinner, they sat together in the living room with dessert and a glass of wine. Graeme started the conversation off first.

"I received a party invitation from Jackson for next weekend in Beverly Hills. When he saw us in my brother's night club, he stared at Janiyah like a piece of meat and I didn't like it one bit. I immediately told Janiyah that we were not going to that party. But Janiyah wants to go and snoop for some info to help us expose him. I don't want him coming anywhere near her."

"And, I agree. Janiyah can be stubborn sometimes," Steven then says.

"Dad! I'm right here you know," Janiyah loudly protests.

"And your point is? But here is what we can do. Say yes to the invite. Janiyah listen to me loud and clear - stick close to Graeme. Do not leave his side, understand?" Steven now glanced her way and arched his eyebrows.

"But, dad......" Steven cut Janiyah off.

"No buts, child. Stick close to Graeme, plain and simple. Does the invite say how many can come?"

"No, it doesn't say," Graeme answered.

"Okay, here is what is going to happen. So, we will all go. I know how to slyly work a crowd for info. Jackson will not go anywhere near Janiyah knowing that she is my daughter. I had an encounter with him in the past. He knows better than to mess with me," Steven says.

"Papito, how about asking Hunter and Brett to come with us?" Janiyah added.

"That is an idea too. I'll call them and ask them. Janelle, I must warn you though. My youngest brother asked Niyah if she had a sister," Graeme mentions.

"Well, if he is as charming as you are with Niyah, then I say let's give a shot. Hey, I don't want to be single all my life," Janelle says as everyone chuckles.

"I'll call Debbie about us leaving next Friday. We can take Janelle and Damion to Hunter's club Friday night," Janiyah says.

"Janiyah Alexia Frazier, remember what I said about sticking close to Graeme. You are still old enough for me to punish you," Steven sternly tells her. "And, how do you know that your mother and I don't want to go clubbing?"

Graeme sat back and laughed while Janiyah sighed, "Yes, daddy. Okay, how about we all go to the club?"

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The family enjoyed the rest of the evening, talking with each other. Janiyah showed Janelle a picture of Hunter and Brett. She leaned towards' liking Hunter more.

Sunday afternoon, Janiyah contacted her pilot, Debbie about traveling to Beverly Hills on Friday. Within a couple of hours, Debbie called back and gave Janiyah the details of the flight.

Meanwhile, there was no sign of Graeme and Damion going back to filming the movie yet. They were both disappointed, but Graeme is going to continue enjoying his time together with Janiyah.

The workweek went by fast for Janiyah, and she couldn't wait until Friday came. They were due to leave in the morning.

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Friday, February 15th, 2019

Janiyah's family met her and Graeme at the airport. Debbie already taxied the plane to the runway. After everyone took a short tram ride, they gathered their luggage and took a seat on the plane. Once buckled up, Debbie took off for California.

Graeme told everyone that his brothers were going to pick them up from the airport once the plane landed.

The plane ride was three hours and 30 minutes. The plane landed safely in California at 10:30 am. (There is a 2-hour time difference between Houston and Beverly Hills.)

As soon as they descended from the plane, they saw two SUV's driving their way. Immediately as Hunter stepped out of his Escalade, he and Janelle locked eyes with each other. Brett was doomed. "Aww man."

"Hunter and Brett, I want to introduce you to my family - Damion, my sister Janelle, and my parents - Steven and Sophia."

"It's nice to meet everyone. And, good to see you again Damion." Hunter then went and gave Damion a manly handshake. He kissed Janelle's hand and she blushed. And, he shook hands with Steven and Sophia. Brett did the same.

"Let's get you all to Graeme's house." Janiyah, Janelle, and Graeme road with Hunter. Steven, Sophia, and Damion rode with Brett.

The ride to Graeme's home was short. Graeme thanked his brothers for the ride. He showed everyone to their rooms.

"Um, where are you two sleeping?" Steven asked Janiyah and Graeme.

"Dad! Seriously?!" Janiyah sighed.

"I do not want to hear any extracurricular activities from you two. Got it?"

"Oh my gosh! Dad, you know me. Graeme and I have not gone there yet, and we won't until we are married."

Janiyah's mom glared at Steven. "Seriously? They are grown adults, Steven. Give them a break."

"How about everyone freshen up? Then meet back in the foyer so we can go out for lunch. My treat." Everyone took Graeme's advice and freshened up. Within 30 minutes, everyone reconvened in the foyer. Hunter and Brett came along as well.

Graeme treated everyone to Fogo de Chao. (It is a Brazilian Steakhouse. Absolutely delicious food.)

"I have always wanted to come here. There is one in Houston, but I never went," Janiyah says.

They didn't have too long of a wait for a table. "How often do you come here? We were seated very quickly," Janiyah then asked.

"For a while I came almost every week. But I cut back. The food here is good. You all will love it." Once they were situated, waiters came over with skewers of meat.

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"Oh my gosh, that was tasty. We need to go shopping or for a walk somewhere because I am stuffed," Janiyah says as she leaned back in her chair.

"We can go shopping. I'll pay for lunch. Then, we can head out. Excuse me." Graeme stood up out of his chair and made his way to the hostess stand to pay. He came back within five minutes, and they left to go shopping.

Hunter was smitten with Janelle, so he asked her to be his date for his club and for the party at Jackson's place. Of course, she said yes. So, Janelle road with Hunter so they can get to know each other.

While shopping, Janiyah bought herself a dress for the club and for Jackson's party. And, she thought of the perfect way to distract everyone at the party.

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