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Chapter Fourteen: Fourth of July Shenagagins part one

So today's the Fourth of July and I'm really not up for this day at all. It is tradition for both my mother and Odell's mother to cook this big ass meal and have everyone over, then we all shoot off the huge fireworks, Odell's Dad manages to get. Real illegal i know. But this year we are in ATL at my Mom's. Great. I just want this day to be over with.

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"Jazmine check on the mac and cheese for me baby" My mom said in a sweet tone as she stirred the greens. 

"Alright Mama" I mumble getting up from my laptop to check the food. Ma told me I couldn't help cook this year since I was being stubborn about sitting down with Kav. But I mean as much as I love to cook, like I told him 9 months ago ( October ) I ain't budging. Fuck him for what he did.

"Also, go check on the boys, let me know if they need more beer or chips" She said with her back turned towards me. 

"Ma, now you doing too much." I said rolling my eyes bending down to check on the food. It looks so good. I love mac and cheese, lmao. It's probably not as good as mine tho.

"It's almost done Ma" I stated closing the oven door. "Okay great, and Jazmine...until you wanna sit down and talk to your brother like adults, I'm going to treat you like a child since you wanna be childish, now go" She said cutting her eyes at me.

I sighed and walked towards the den where the guys were. (Dell, Jarvis, Kav, My Dad and Odell's Dad.) August was flying in from L.A and should be her by the time dinner starts.

Things with Aug have been going so well by the way. We get each other, nah he ain't my soulmate but we're on the same level. We never argue, which is kind of weird but it is something I'm adjusting to. At first I thought it would be difficult dating a singer but it's not as bad as I thought. His fans actually like me which is great! Because if the fans don't like you, it is going to build a huge wedge in your relationship. I promise.

"Y'all want anything?" I said crossing my arms over my chest.

"Yeah, drop the attitude and get your Daddy a beer" My Dad said chuckling. He's been in Cali with this football team and this is his first time home in a year, we are so happy to have him back, especially my Mom.

I tried to hide my smile as I grabbed his empty beer bottle.

"Actually, can we talk for a sec?" Odell spoke up causing the guys to look at me awaiting my response. Odell and I haven't spoken real words to each other in months. The last time was his Mom's birthday so we kept it cute. Good lil Hi, how are you.

"Sure" I mumble stepping out onto the patio. I set the bottle down and leaned against the railing watching him walk out to join me.

Over the past couple months he's dropped some weight but gained it back as muscle. I'm sure his body looking so heavenly. I remember back in the day, when we lived in New York I'd get some whip cream and just...well y'all should already know how that went. (:

"My coach wanted me to ask you if you'd be willing to style the team for this gala we got coming up next week." He blurted out. He was fiddling with his fingers as we sat in silence.

"Yeah, I'm down. How long do I have to be in New York?" I ask watching him carefully. He avoided eye contact with me as he looked up towards the afternoon sky.

"Total of two weeks, it's gone take about a week for the fitting and shopping, then the gala is that next Friday. He said he'll cover your hotel and stuff since he found out we weren't together" He said sighing. He finally looked at me and I could see the hurt in his eyes.

"Riiiight. Yeah, give him my contact info and stuff and we can go from there. Thanks for referring me." I said with a small smile picking the empty  bottle back up headed to go back in the house.

"Jazmine wait." He said. Here we go.

"Are you happy?" He asked me in a low tone. I sighed and turned around facing him.

"Is he you? No, not in any way shape or form. Does he make me happy? Nah not like you did. Can I trust him? Yes more than I trusted you in the past year. Do I see a future with him? I'm not sure, he's going to want kids soon and I'm not sure I want anymore" I told him. A look of relief showed on his face. Odell will always have a piece of my heart. Always.

"Are you happy with Ms. Nisha?" I ask.

"Honestly? Not as happy as I know I'd be with you" He blurted out.

"Odell..." I began to say.

"Yeah I know, you're not ever going to forgive me for what I did. But think about what your actions too Jaz! You did all that talk on how you weren't going to let that man ruin us but look at you now! You're in a whole ass relationship with this man!" Odell said stepping closer to me.

"Odell stop. I did what I did because I was hurt, then I gave him and chance and here we are. I'm sure you're sorry. As am I. But it is what it is now. I wish you and Nisha nothing but the best. I'm tired of arguing and being distant, I'm just tired." I said sighing some.

"I'm tired too," He mumbled placing his hand on my shoulder. I've missed his touch.

"Why are you touching her?" I heard the bitch say from the patio door.

"Why is she here?" I mumbled to him. I knew if I turned around I whoop her ass no questions asked but I forced myself to stay facing him.

"Moms asked her to come since her family is on a cruise for the holiday." He explained.

"Hm" I said before turning around. Something about her seemed weird. Like she was hiding something. She had this evil look on her face once I looked her up and down.

"Just because he's been touching your skin for the past year damn near Nisha, don't forget who he belongs to" I said smirking some.

"Oh Jazmine" She said chuckling stepping out further onto the patio. 

"He's going to be touching my skin for the rest of my life and our baby boy" She said slowly rubbing her stomach.

BITCH WHAT

"You pregnant Nish?" Odell half shouted.

"Yes baby, we finally get a kid of our own. Are you excited" She said smiling wide. I've had enough of this bitch.

"Bitch I outta kill you! I screamed charging towards her duck ass.

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LMFAO. Shenanigans man. "Sharkeisha No!" head ass. Lmao.

Part two coming tomorrow afternoon. Goodnight my babies

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