Kayden

|  NBA Playoff's Weekend |

The whole team and I walked through ATL airport as we were escorted by security to our ride to our hotel that we were staying at for the weekend.

That 5hour flight messed my head up, making me lose 3 hours so it was now 9 AM and I was confused as to why I felt so tired.

Its 6 AM back in LA.

Tonight we had a game against the Atlanta Hawks and I ain't one bit vexed bout it either.  We heading to the playoffs and that's on the set, fa'real.

Some of the homies chopped it up while I texted my homie Kross to see what the hell he was up to as the driver took my luggage and placed it in the back of the Yukon that he picked me up in.

I made a special reservation to be chauffeured around because I had things I had to take care of before heading to training camp and getting a few hoops in before tonight's game.

"Good Morning Mr. Jackson" The driver welcomed me with a smile, holding the door open.

"Good morning man", I head nodded as I climbed into the SUV, letting him shut the door behind me.

I placed my phone to my ear as it began to ring before this nigga finally answered after four rings.

"Hello?"

"It took you long enough nigga," I said, chuckling. "Hell you doin? I just landed"

"I'm walking from class KJ, Wassup?"

"Don't wassup me, I told you, nigga, I was gonna be out here dis weekend and I wanted to see yo water jug head ass before I had to go to training.  Send the location, I'ma pull up"

I heard Cali shuffle the phone as she spoke to some people that sound like they were walking past her.

"NIGGA!" I shouted, growing impatient.

"Calm yo black ass down, I ain't Yolanda I aint gotta jump when you say jump!" she shouted into the phone.

I could see her pie face ass with an attitude now.

"Damn, not even 15 minutes in Atlanta and you already getting on ma fuckin nerves man" I snickered, shaking my head.

I heard my phone ping, letting me know she sent her addy.

She laughed too. " I sent the location. I'ma go change so I be good when you get here"

"For what?" I asked, looking out the window. "Aye, Aye sir takes a right on to the interstate"

"What you mean for what? I don't want to come from class looking raggedy"

"You always look raggedy so what's so different from now?"

The call disconnected, causing me to laugh as my music began playing in my Airpods.

I ain't gon lie, I miss Cali and arguing and fightin with her. She was more like my sister than a cousin with her bougie ass.

My phone began to vibrate and I quickly tapped my headphones to answer the call.

"Yo"

"Wass good nigga, where you at?'

"Just got off the flight nigga, bout to go get some grub before I hit up the gym and shit. where  you at?" I replied, scrolling down my IG Timeline.

"I'm at the room, just wakin up and shit. I got in last night.  This fuckin time difference fuckin me up, on hood"

"Yeah I know it. I preciate you comin out to the A for my game since my parents couldn't make it. Yolanda talkin bout she gotta work'n shit so they watched Lani and aint want her missing school" 

"You know I got you foo.  Just hit my line later' uh something. I'ma check you out before the game" Kross said.

"No doubt nigga, I'll holla" I said with a sly grin. 

Word to my motha that nigga is the A1 Day1 homie.  Been solid since we was Tiny Locs runnin the streets.

"Ight foo"

***

Cali Serenity

I used some edge control to slick my baby hairs down as I smoothed my hair up into a tight bun, finishing off my little regular look.

A natural beat and a cute bun for the day before I had to go into work tonight. I felt better than ever paying off my financial aid that quick and actually getting a decent grade on one of my exams.

Everything was starting to fall back in place and I was loving it.

I looked cute in my Fashion Nova Ribbed Neon Green that spelled "Spoiled" in black, cursive letters, a pair of hip-hugging Dolce and Gabbana jeans that showed my diamond belly ring and a pair of green and white Balenciaga's my Grandma Cherrelle bought me as a gift.

The sound of keys fumbled before the door opened, revealing Janelle as she stepped in with a cute Jean jumpsuit and a pair of Timberlands on her feet.

"Hey girl," she said coming into the room with her bookbag tossed across her shoulder.

"Hey" I smiled as I tightened my Gucci belt before securing it.  I grabbed my Chanel bag and threw my keys, Mac Lip glass, and phone into it.

"Where you going looking like a baddie...with Chris?" she smiled at me, showing her pearly whites before plopping down on her bed.

"Girl I wish" I laughed at that remark. "He text me asking me when I was flying back to LA. I didn't reply, gotta make em sweat a little" I winked.

"So where you going? I know it aint class cuh I know you not tryna impress these hoes"

"My cousin KJ in town"

Janelle's eyes widened. " The ball playin one? Damn he is fine girl"

I rolled my eyes. "Ima pretend you ain't say that, but yeah he got a game tonight and he wanna go out to eat"

"You should invite him and his rich ass friends to Ace of Diamonds tonight," Janelle said, givin a sly grin. "I need to get paid"

I jerked my head. "Bitch, hell no I ain't inviting him to a place where I shake my ass and he will beat my ass in that club"

"Cali" Janelle laughed. "You is grown bitch what is he gonna do?"

"See that remark right there lets me further know that you do not know KJ other than him playing basketball in the NBA"

" I know he a Crip and he fine as all hell and I want him to slam dunk that dick...in me" Janelle laid back and began jiggling her thighs. "Ayeee"

I sucked my teeth as I looked at my watch to see KJ telling me he was outside.  I gave her a hug before walking towards the door.

"Bye crazy" I shook my head before closing the door behind me.

I stepped outside onto campus and walked until I saw the whip Kayden was being chauffeured around in.

I ain't gonna lie, when I saw my cousin open the car door,  a huge smile crept across my face as I ran up to him.

"KAAAAYDEEEEEEEEEN" I screamed as I jumped into his arms.

"Dang" he laughed as he swung me around. "Yo ass getting heavy nigga, fuck you been eating?"

I swatted his arm as he put me down.  I was so happy to see family no matter how bad he gets on my nerves and makes me sick, I knew he was always in my corner.

KJ helped me into the SUV before closing the door. I greeted the driver before he pulled off.

"Where you wanna eat at?" KJ questioned, fastening his seat belt.

"Ol lady gang" I quickly answered with a grin. "Its one of my favorite spots"

"I see that" KJ poked my tiny pudge, laughing. "The A been doin yo ass good I see, no homo"

"Oh fuck off okay. I'm sensitive about my gut but I'ma lose it, believe that"  I put my finger in KJ face. "Wait, fuck you mean no homo? I ain't no damn man!"

KJ laughed as he shook his head. "You still a trip cuh.  This time difference fuckin wit my head. You used to this shit yet?"

"Something like that.  I know its gonna kill me when I go back home to visit LA"

We continued to make conversation from everything about Kaylani and Yolanda, his friends back in LA, Auntie Cynthia and Uncle Cube, NBA, but we definitely left out one person and I was glad.

Pulling up to Old Lady gang, a restaurant chain by Kandi Burress from Xscape was a restaurant I've grown to love in the A.

The comforting soul food dishes from here made me want to say fuck workin out and just be a fat ass but I knew I couldn't have that.

We were seated after KJ took a few pictures with some customers that were in there and signing a few autographs as well.

I ordered some honey glazed black salmon with a side of baked mac and cheese, candied yams and collard greens, and a cup of homemade lemonade.

KJ ordered Aunt Bertha's fried chicken with loaded mash potatoes and sautéed spinach.

"Damn, this shit makes me miss going to Nana and Uncle Tay's house," I said, stuffing my mouth with a buttered sweet roll.

"No Cap" KJ agreed, crammed his mouth with a spoonful of his loaded mash potatoes. "Coach would kill me if he saw me eatin like this before the game"

I knew once I ate this I was gonna have the serious itis later on and I damn sure better eat a salad before I go into work tonight.

"You comin to the game tonight right foo?"  KJ looked at me as he wiped his hands with a napkin.

I looked down at my plate. "KJ, I got to work tonight"

"Nigga" he waved me off. "Fuck that bum ass waffle house job. I can pay you for what you miss tonight there"

I avoided looking at him because this nigga has no clue that I was no longer being tipped for southern hospitality. I was being tipped for jiggling my ass and titties in someone man or wife face.

"KJ, I can't but I definitely will make it up to you" I said with grief in my voice.

"Aight uggs, I understand but if I have an after party or someshit you better pull up with the flyest bitches,  on god cuh you know we gonna win"

"Of course.  Just let me know where the after-party is and don't get too cocky, the hawks can tap that ass" I teased, laughing.

"Nigga, aint nobody guarding me I'm hell on the court. Niggas aint seein me cuh, dats on the set"

"Annnnyway. Trey came with you?"  I asked, cutting my salmon.

"Oh yea  ya boyfriend, you know I had to bring him"

"That nigga is not my boyfriend, please ok" I laughed hysterically as I shook my head. "He fuckin wishes"

"He aint lil Trey no more.  He on some grown man-ish, I put money on it that he take you down"

"Kayden" I cut him off. "Stop while your ahead, I'm trying to enjoy my food not throw the shit back up"

"Don't try to play da homie.  He good people and you know it" he told me in defense of his annoying friend.

"I know that but he's not my type. We both can't be the same damn height KJ and you know that"

"Yeah cause you like tall, lanky niggas like Kr-"

"KJ" I cut him off, glaring at him. "Shut up. Don't Fucking start"

"What I do!" KJ laughed uncontrollably as he shook his head.

On cue, his phone began to vibrate on the table.  He glanced at it and smiled as he quickly answered the phone.

"Hi baby" he cooed as he waved at the camera.

"Hi daddy" I heard Kay-Kay's little voice. "Where are you?"

"I'm with yo big head cousin, Cali" he said as he turned the phone for me to see Kaylani.

"HIIII DOO DOO BUTT!" I squealed as I took the phone out of KJ's hand.

Kaylani smiled as she stared at me with her little missing teeth. She appeared to be in her pajamas's still with her hair wrapped up in a pink satin scarf.

"Hi Cali"

"You are getting so big and still so cute....not like ya daddy" I added, causing her to laugh.

KJ kicked my leg underneath the table. "OW!"

"That's what you get nigga" he muttered, snatching the phone.

I continued to eat my phone and wave hey once Kaylani put Uncle Cube and Auntie Cynthia and Phoenix on the phone. Seeing them and their smiles made me miss them so much.

This made me want to go home and visit so badly.  We said our goodbyes and virtual kisses before KJ disconnected the Facetime call and we boxed our food to go.

The whole way home we chopped it up as KJ rolled a blunt for him to smoke later and he dropped me off.   He made sure to remind me to link him when I got off work and I promised him I will.

As bad as I wanted to go to the game I knew TIP wasn't with the calling out shit and I needed to make my money since I had only $1000 to my name after paying my semester balance and buying my books.

I know I won't be graduating with honors but I for damn sure will be graduating and getting the best grades from here on out.  I need to thank Janelle for helping me get this out of the way.

I still had to study and I still had to work a few hours at the club tonight to get this fast money. 

The profession of a stripper is certainly never done.