BANGIN' (Urban)

INTERLUDE

[Please record your message to: Nadine Sadijah Carter]

Raegan *turns on camera*: Talk.

Braxton: Man... don't be listening to what I'm saying. This private.

Raegan: So what you want me to do? 🙄Leave the room?

Braxton: Yeah.

Raegan *gets up to leave room*: Mcht, hurry up then.

Braxton: You got me feeling like an idiot, Nadine. I can't remember the last time a girl made my chest tight, made me trip on my words, made me excited to see her, got me daydreaming bout her. Every second I crave you. I feen for you. I want you. I need you. And that shit makes me scared because... because I hate depending on people. I feel weak. I've done some fucked up shit to run from that weakness, to run from you. In ways I feel like I've had a chance to stop and breathe. To do corny ass shit witchu that makes me happy. To think about putting babies in you and having lil juniors running around. No matter how happy I am wit you, it'll always be in the back of my head that something bad is coming. Something bad is always coming. I'm going hard behind you, Nadine. No matter what we face, I got you.

Raegan *enters room with Zyaire, sits down, faces camera*: My brother always makes smart decisions. I've never questioned him or his motives, until you. Until I was riding around with Zy in the backseat and you sitting right next to me, quiet as a mouse and shaking in your boots. I misjudged you so much, Nadine. You ain't who I thought you was. I'm so glad that I gave you a chance, that Braxton brought you into our lives. You changed him for the better, and I'm seeing my brother smile and laugh more than I have in years. His hard ass ain't ever been this happy. The way his eyes light up when he talks about you, or when he asks for advice on what to say to you--

Braxton *grabs camera*: Okay don't put me out there like that lil bro. 😐

Raegan: Whatchu doing? Put the damn camera down so I can finish!

Braxton *bucks at her and sets camera back down*

Raegan: Anyway... He's really trying, Nay. And I know you are, too. I love you boo, and welcome to the family. 😘

Braxton: Welcome to the family? 🤨 You acting like I'm finna marry her. 😵‍💫

Raegan: Shut up nigga, you sprung as hell. Might as well start planning the wedding.

Zyaire: Mommy cuss!

Raegan: Yup she did, and you better not repeat none a dat shit, Zyaire. 🤫

Braxton: Zy?

Zyaire: Yes, unc?

Braxton: Say 'fuck you, mommy'

Raegan: BRAXTON!

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Lorena: You saved my life. I probably wouldn't be here talking to this camera, recording this shit right now if you wasn't there when everything went down. I woulda died, truthfully. I owe you my whole ass life, not even sugarcoating shit. You's a solid ass friend, Nadine. And I swear to God I'd do anything for you. You my dawg, and I got you through whatever. And I miss you so much! You never come around now that you with Braxton all the damn time.