Redemption | A Drake Duology (2016)

F & D • 9 • Old Friends

Aubrey

The crowd cheered as I wrapped up my third show this week. I decided on having a pre-tour overseas before going to states. I wasn't mentally or physically prepared for a four to six month tour but doing something would heighten the anticipation.

I wiped my face with the towel that was handed to me as soon as I got backstage. My body was extremely sore. I needed some type of relaxation. Bleu met me backstage. He held a folder in his hands.

"That's it?" I asked. Since speaking with Roman, I've had Oliver working on getting some personal information on Ellis. Though, she said she didn't want anybody looking into him,I knew it would eat at her until she heard something. It took a couple of weeks to get what I wanted but nonetheless, I got it.

"Yeah," Bleu nodded standing against the door.

I flipped through each sheet of paper reading over what there was to know. My eyes landed on a marriage license and a very familiar name.

"Natalia Pitman," I mumbled glancing over the photo of her before chuckling a bit. Finding out that Ellis was married was ironic, especially since I'd gotten well acquainted with his wife, as he had with mine. "Funny how small the world is,"

"You know her?" Bleu asked.

"You can say that," I said closing the folder and handing it back to him. "Take the weekend off. I'll call you when it's time to work again,"

He raised an eyebrow before chuckling. "Keep safe nigga. I won't be around to save you,"

"I'll be alright," I nodded his way and walked off.

I had Carson book me a flight to Dubai tonight. I figured that it was appropriate to visit Natalia and I knew exactly where to find her. I also needed to see my wife. Her company was the only thing that could keep me from losing my mind under this amount of stress.

I stuck around while the stage and props were broken down and gathered my things to go. I headed straight for the airport while Carson secured my schedule for the time I'd be gone. My first call upon landing was Roman.

"You busy tonight?" I asked maneuvering through the large crowd of people coming and going from the different terminals.

"Not really, I work a little late but that's it. You here?"

"Yeah. I wanted to stop by after I visit a friend,"

"You know you never have to ask to stop by. If I'm not home before you get there, the spare key is under the mat,"

"Alright," I fell silent for a moment taking in her voice and mentally preparing for her to return home. I refused to live separately again. There wasn't going to be any more back and forth sleepovers.

"Should I be worried?" She asked softly.

"Just a little media coverage and a Thanksgiving drop in. You'll know what you need to by then,"

She sighed a bit. "Okay,"

As always, I told her that I loved her and ended the call. It didn't take long to find myself in front of Natalia's place of business. The office building was one of the tallest in the city and caught the attention of every passerby with it's lights. It was a sight to see, especially know that a woman of such low class owned it. I chuckled to myself as I made my way inside. The receptionist could barely hold it together when she saw me.