Under The Influence: N 2 Deep

97. Nothing Into Somethings

Chris POV

I got a text from Shawnie's dad out of nowhere, and it caught me completely off guard. It had been a while since we had last spoken, back when he came to watch the kids while Shawnie was in Vegas. So when his text message popped up, saying he was at my gate, I couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and surprise.

Curiosity got the better of me, so I quickly opened the gate and stepped outside, anticipating his arrival. As his car rolled up the driveway, I couldn't help but wonder what could have prompted this unexpected visit. I was nervous. There were so many questions racing through my mind, but I knew I had to keep my composure until we had a chance to talk. I felt like I was in trouble.

Ben opens the door and he gets out of the back of the suv.

"What's up, Pops!!" I say as I go in for a hug. I was happy to see him.

"How you been?" He asks

"I'm good. What are you doing here?"

"I live here now."

"What?" I exclaimed, taken aback by this unexpected news.

"I know that's all Shawnie. She's been wanting you to move for a while." I say.

"Yeah she talked me into it. So I'm here." He says

"Come in," I said, gesturing for him to enter. "Have a seat. You want a drink?" As I spoke, I walked over to my bar cart, ready to offer him a beverage of his choice.

"I'm good. I just wanted to come and check on you to see how everything was going."

"Everything is going well. I can't complain," I replied, maintaining a positive tone. "I've just been over here, living my life and staying busy. Been hitting the studio, recording for my new album. You know how I like to keep things rolling and make the most of my time."

"Yeah, you like to stay busy." He says

"I hear you have a new girlfriend."

I paused for a moment, slightly caught off guard by his comment. "Ah, yeah," I chuckled. "Yes, I do have a new girlfriend," I confirmed. "Her name is Karrueche. Interestingly enough, we used to date in the past, but recently we rekindled our connection."

"That's good. I'm happy for you. Did you and Shawnie finally officially close that chapter?"

"I just wish Shawnie and I could've worked things out but we're just not meant to be. It's cool." I say

"You don't think you have a chance anymore?"

"Nah she's with Joe now, and she seems to be very much in that relationship and happy. Same with me."

"They haven't told me anything about a relationship. They're together?" He asks

"That's what it seems like." I say

"I think I would know if something was going on between the two of them. I mean they're close, but why wouldn't they be?"

"I think you're just fishing for information, Pops," I chuckled, playfully teasing him. "You know damn well that things might seem a little suspect over there."

He joined in the laughter. "I agree," he replied with a nod. "Until they decide to share something with me, I won't jump to assumptions. It's always best to let things unfold naturally and allow them to reveal their true nature in due time. Patience is key, my friend."

"Well, she basically told me something was going on between them and she slipped up and said she loved him but she quickly changed it and said she likes him a lot. She also let him kick me out of her house. So I don't think it's just a professional relationship going on, I believe it's personal too. I think they are secretly together and they're just not telling anyone. You know I know her and on numerous occasions she's basically told me something going on between the two of them without actually saying it."