COLD

Ch 4: Bold

3 Weeks Later

Today was the opening of our club and Jacob and I were excited. The music was set rehearsals YES! Rehearsal was a success. We even booked a couple of famous entertainers. The all white party was going down in history I sent all my employees a group message telling them to be on their A game. Just in time Jacob called me the excitement in our voices were epic.
"Bro"
"Wassup man it's our night we've dreamt this moment for the longest and it's going down" Jacob said. "Yeah man and you know Milan and Blake are gonna bring the crowd in they have a good reputation it was a good decision we made" 

"Uhh I don't really care for Blake I feel like she's up to something". He said

"Why'd you say that? 
"I don't know her vibe she just seems like she likes putting pieces together that don't need to be put together" he said
"What? I laughed 
" I don't know man we all favorites basically " he said
"You better not do anything stupid tonight because Noni is gonna be there" 

"Nigga don't worry about me, worry if Blake gon give you the time of day " he laughed 

"Fuck you asshole" I laughed because he's right even the staff at the club know I like her she just won't let me in.  But one thing about me I won't wait forever. 


Blake

I was running late the opening starts at 9 and it's already 7:45. As soon as I got out of the shower. I threw on this white leotard with this furry Bebe jacket my aunt brought me randomly. I then threw on my boots, I'm not really a heels girl I know how to wear them I just prefer my Jordan's, Timbs or my favorite Doc Martins.

My aunt knocked on the door "I love that jacket I bought you, I may have to borrow it" she laughed 

"Auntie do you think I could rock the natural look today? I asked

"Hmmm what did I tell you about that? She asked

"You have to look presentable at all times" I said rolling my eyes. I walked over to my makeup desk and started applying my makeup.
"You look just like your mom" she said brushing my hair. I paused and stared in the mirror for the longest.

"I don't see it" I said applying my blush. "I think you should visit her" She insisted

"I don't know it's too heartbreaking seeing her like that I don't think I'm ready" I sighed.

"I made you an appointment for a therapist" she said
"I'm fine, I don't need a therapist" I whined.

"You do sweetie, well you already know where I'm heading. I'll see you in the morning" she said kissing me on the cheek.

Once I was done doing my makeup I looked at the time and it was 8:25
"Fuck" I yelled
I started the engine but it didn't start. Milan was headed there already; I knew I should have ridden with her. I called Chres telling him I would be late.  But he didn't answer; I left a message he seems like he listens to his messages.

"Hey Chres, my car won't start so I'll be a little late tonight sorry" I said hanging up. I opened the hood of the car looking to see what the problem was like I knew what it was. I heard my phone ring and it was Chres.

"Hello"
"Wassup Blake"
"Umm so my car won't start and I was calling to tell you that I may be late "
"So what are you gonna do? He asked
"I'll figure it out, I always do"
"Do you need a ride? I'm actually not far from your house" he offered 

"Uhhh... Yeah if you want" I said he started to chuckle a little. "Okay I'll be there in less than 10 minutes" he said

"Cool" I said hanging up. I walked back in the house and sat on the couch. Minutes passed and texted me telling me he was out front and all of a sudden I felt a little nervous. I hate when we're alone because he likes to ask a million questions. He's always trying to figure me out, there's nothing to figure out.

Chresanto

I thought it was so cute that Blake called me I knew she needed a ride but I knew her being so stubborn she wouldn't dare ask me. Luckily my cousin didn't live far; I had to drop something off his house. I watched her walk outside and I was not feeling her outfit at all. It was too sexy, don't get me wrong she looked good in it but because I kind of like her I just can't see anyone else looking at that but me. In my dreams right! 

I got out of the car before she could open it. "Wassup Chres" she said
"Sup Blake" I said starring for the longest "What's this? I asked.

"Umm my outfit" she said looking at me funny. "You can't go out with me looking like that" I said bluntly. I knew I hit a nerve but I really didn't care at the moment she was the host meaning everyone was gonna be looking at her. "Who are you to tell me what and what I can't wear? She asked.
"Your boss"
"I'm not changing my outfit are you crazy? She asked"A little" I said." Milan and I are dressing a like" She said

"I don't care what Milan is wearing but you're not wearing that sorry" I said looking at my watch.

"Pshhhhhhh you're not even my man" she said rolling her arms.
"YET"
"Look its 8:35 now you got 5 minutes baby girl" I said. She pouted crossing her arms. "I'm not going then" she rolled her eyes walking back to the house. "2 minutes" I said. She rolled her eyes going in the house.



I can't believe I'm changing my outfit for Chres. The only reason I'm doing it is because he's my boss now. The sound of a guy telling me what to do makes me cringe. Thank god for my back up outfit I brought. A simple tight dress with a lace top, I quickly threw it on looked in the mirror one last time and headed down the stairs. 

5 minutes later

"Are you happy now"? She asked.
"Beyond" I bit my lip looking at her dress. I loved women in dresses and I noticed she doesn't wear a lot of them. 

The car ride was quiet; I watched her push her seat back crossing her legs. I peeped over at her resting her eyes and she looked beautiful. I stared at her many tattoos she had on her arms and a few on her legs. I saw a huge scar by her thigh and my eyes widened but I didn't say anything. She gently woke up pulling her dress down.

Blake

Chres and I both got out of the car the line outside was wrapped around the door. I knew today was gonna be a success and thinking about that paycheck had me feeling good. Everyone was looking at us like we were crazy and smirking. I rolled my eyes walking over towards Milan.

"Best friend" I called hugging her. "What happened to your outfit? She asked I could tell she was a little upset. "The boss made me change it "I said rolling eyes.

"I thought you didn't listen to niggas" she chuckled. "I don't but look it's a long story" I said 

"Ummhm you still changed it though" she smiled. The crowd was hype. The go-go dancers were killing it, I wish I wasn't working tonight; I wanted to be in the crowd.

"Are yall ready to turn up tonight? Milan asked.
"Again welcome to Ice I am your host Milan" I grabbed the mic "And I'm your host Blake ... Can we turn up with ya'll tonight? I asked

"Hell yeah "I laughed at the drunk white man. "Ya'll look nice in the all white though" I said

"But how you feeling Milan? I asked
"I'm feeling fresh how about you? She asked. 
"I'm feeling Godly" I said.

"Yo X play that jam for them" Milan said. He payed Try me by Dej Loaf and everyone went crazy. Milan and I danced a little we couldn't do too much. I looked around for Noni until I felt a tap on my shoulder I turned around to see her looking gorgeous.

"Heyy" I smiled hugging her. Noni and I hit it off quick she's a cool woman. Someone I could look up too kinda. "You're glowing "Milan smiled hugging. 

"Are you gonna turn up? I asked
"Yeah I brought my best friend she's meeting me here "she said
"That's was sup" I said. "Well I'll see you in a bit" she smiled walking away I could tell something was wrong with her. 

Milan and I grabbed our mikes and I must say this job is fun. "Yo X pause the music for a second" Milan
"I wanna do something different"
"And what's that... I don't know let us ask the bosses" I said looking over at Chres and Jacob talking to some men.
"Give it up for the two guys that came up with this vision Chres and Jacob" I smiled clapping.
"Yesss give it up to them"
"In honor I think we should have a twerk contest" I said and the crowd went hype especially the perverted 18 year olds.

"Okay so we're gonna see which gage is the livest, Cage A, B, and C we may even throw some money" I said showing the money. 

The DJ started laying some twerking music I even twerked a little I couldn't resist.  Milan and I were throwing money we were having a ball this party turned into a strip club / MTV spring break beach party/ Girls Gone Wild.

Once the contest was over I saw Jacob talking to Larrae all over her and it was getting on my nerves. Noni was sitting down talking to her friend acting like she didn't see what was going on. He needed to be all over his wife. 

"Noni hey girl" I smiled putting her on the spot. She waved I pointed for her and her friend to come up the stage where we were, which they did. The DJ played some music for us and we danced she definitely got his attention.

"Go Noni"
"Go Noni"
"Go Noni" 
I knew she just wanted to have a little fun. I walked towards the bar were Jacob and Chres were and grabbed a few ladies that looked nice and brought them to the stage. "Give it up for Jacob's wife ya'll" I smiled clapping for her. I knew what I did, I know I messed up his cool but I didn't care.

The rest of the night Jacob was all up under Noni the way it should be. Milan told me she would finish hosting and wrapping things up. I was extremely tired and ready to go home it was almost 2 am anyways .I walked in the bathroom to freshen up. I saw Larrae walk out of the stall washing her hands she already knew not to say a thing to me. I didn't like her at all.

"Blake right? She asked.
"Yup"
"I hope you don't think Jacob and I have a thing for each other were just really good friends. I knew him since middle school" she explained.

"Well you guys are close alright a little too close" I said leaving the bathroom. I walked down the hall catching eyes with Chres.

"McCoy" he said
"August" I said walking past but he stopped me pulling my hand. "You need a ride home? He asked.

"No Milan is taking me home" 
"When are you gonna get your car fixed? He asked
"Don't worry about it"
"Why are you so mean?
"I'm not mean"
"You did great today, you're a great I'm glad I have you on the team" he said 

I was kind of happy and proud I've always been serious about my jobs. 

"Thanks my pleasure"

It was very quiet for the moment. I felt it getting weird so I began to walk away. "So about this date? He asked

"What date? I asked
"You, Me, Date" 

"Why not? I smiled. I guess it wouldn't hurt to go on just one date so he could leave me alone
"Yo was that another smile" he laughed

"Maybe"

"How about tomorrow? He asked

"Uhh I work my other job tomorrow"

"Damn girl why so many, you don't even need one" he said

"Here you go again"

"Monday"? He asked

"Monday is cool" 

"Okay see you around" he winked at me. "See you Chres" I rolled my eyes walking away. 


Jacob

The car ride home was silent. I pulled up taking the key out of the ignition. She slammed the car door walking to the house. "Do you have to slam my car door so hard? I yelled following her into the house.

"What was all of that about at the club? I asked.

"I don't see what the problem was I was just dancing with some girls" she said taking her heels off.

"Yeah but you were all on the stage shaking your ass, do you not know how many guys were looking at you? I asked. I was pissed about it normally she's reserved and chill she was acting too wild for me.

"Okay Jacob I won't have a good time anymore"

"I didn't say that Noni"

"You kill me sometimes Jacob, Was I bugging you when you were all over that woman?" she asked. "So this is what's this is about? I asked. "Yes, it is! There's no problem when you have conversations with all of them but as soon as I dance on stage you want to act insecure like you really care about  me" she said
"I'm not insecure Noni"
"Just stay away from Blake I don't like her that much"
"Well you hired her"
"No Chres did"
"I will not , I like her"

"Jacob I don't ask you for much I feel like I'm in this marriage all by myself what is it , I danced so I could get your attention. All I want is your time" she whined. I started to feel bad how you feel bad about the way you feel. "Am I not good enough for you? She asked beginning to cry.

"There's nothing wrong with you I'm just ....I'm just not that happy anymore" I sighed

 

 

Notice some things about Blake

Who get's on your nerves the most? Lol

Jacob why ?

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