Waking up to the sound of people talking in my house I got up walking down the stairs.
Half way down I came to a halt taking in the scene before me.
"Why are y'all here?" I ask walking to sit between my parents.
"We watched the game last night." Mom started.
"Is that why you agreed to go to the game?" Daddy asked.
"Honestly? no. I didn't know he played ball if I did he wouldn't have made it that far."
"How are you feeling about it? Did you meet upclose?" Mom asked softly rubbing my arm.
"Was I surprised and nervous? Yes—but he just asked her name and apologized to us."
"That's all he didn't ask if it's his child? Not even a shred of doubt?" Dad asked sounding surprised.
"Yes he did and I said yes. Why would he though? I mean they're practically twins. Anyways he held her until I was ready then walked us to the car since Tamia Ditched me." I said complaining.
"Oh and after?" Dad asked
"He texted asking if we got home safe." I shrugged
"What I want to know is, will you give him a chance?"
"A chance to do what?"
"Do the hokey pokey!! what you think?" She snapped making me laugh.
"Being a father yes. I'm not sure about anything else." I shrugged
"Why? Because he's a basketball player?" Nodding at daddy's question only to see him frown.
"Love I know you were hurt by a basketball player before but don't you think it's unfair to group them together?"
"I didn't say it isn't!" I said softly.
"So you like this one?" Mom pressed smiling at me.
"Kinda if I didn't like him there'd be no Amira but I won't let it be that easy." I whispered
"Kinda my foot!!" Mom mused "besides didn't he have it easy the first time?"
"Omg mom!!! Once was enough!!" I stressed
"That's right baby once was enough." Dad nodded.
Smiling I hugged his arm. "Daddy still understands me more."
"Blablabla" mom jeered
"Seriously mom." I asked with a straight face...
"I'll go clean up, I have work in an hour." I said heading up the stairs.
"What about Kelly?" Mom asked
"She should be at the office by now." I threw over my shoulder "Oh and I'll be taking Amira so it'll be great if you could pack her bag and get her ready."
It's now 9:25 I have to be in the office by 10:30 grabbing my tote I rushed down the stairs.
"Ready?" I asked looking at my mom.
"Yes the bags here... oh and your dad made breakfast."
"Thank you... I'll be borrowing your driver I need him to take my truck to the shop after taking me to work. What time's your flight?" I rambled stealing a piece of fried plantain from dad's plate.
"It's at one." Mom said handing me the baby."
"Ok love you... and do let me know when you're there." I said rushing out.
"Love you too be safe." They called as I walked to the elevator.
This is just another one of my parents monthly trips my dad's a producer and owns a record label. My mom's a wedding planner she owns a few boutiques around the country. So they can work from pretty much anywhere so they travel for inspiration— as they would call it.
"Good morning Mr Evans. You'll be driving my truck today well you'll drop me off at the company then leave my car at the garage then you'll be free for the day." I rambled handing him my keys.
"Good morning. No problem." He said briskly helping me with the bags.
Putting a busy Amira in the car seat I let her watch cartoons while I checked my emails.
'I need a new model' I thought as I read the first email. 'Someone who's more cute than hot. This brand makes cute clothes and accessories. I'll need to check the pieces they sent before making a decision.'
"We're here." Mr. Evans said opening the door.
Slipping my iPad in the bag, I took the baby hauling the bags over my shoulder.
"Thank you." I smiled walking into the building.
"Morning" I greeted the receptionist walking to the elevator going to the twelfth floor. This building was gifted to me by my dad I rented out the first 6 floors 7 to 12 is our office, studios, training room, ballroom, there are sets and dorms for those who need it. And finally the 13th floor which is basically a second home.
'Ding' stepping off the elevator I saw Kelly.
"Kelly baby I'm here." I said as she took Amira from my arm taking her to her play area.
"I can see that. There's alot of work here today" She called smiling.
"Oh I know." I groaned "I need you to hire two assistants for me and before you get Jealous you're always number one. I need a personal assistant to keep up with my luggage and help drive me around I really won't be hiring a driver. The second one is to assist us both with official work and things in the studio. If that don't work you could hire a third." I said in one breath while I look through the pieces sent by Lala.
"Yes ma'am" she said giving a mock salute.
"Oh and I'll be needing the twins for a shoot today." I smiled
"They'll be happy to know they have more money to buy toys." She smiled
"As they should." I laughed fetching my personal phone and without a thought called Aaron.
"Hello" He rasped sounding tired.
"Hi sorry to bother you." I whispered
"No problem... what's up?" He questioned
Without hesitation I explained "So in total I need some cute teens and middle school kids Aliyah had showed me pictures of her siblings and cousins last night, so I want all eight for a shoot today Aliyah included." I demanded "So will that be possible for today?" I asked.
Low chuckling came from the other side "they just so happened to be with me today so it's possible." He said speaking softly.
"Good I'll text you the address, teens should be makeup free and nothing but moisturizer for the young ones. It's now 10:45 please be here by 12:45 the latest." I said hanging up after thanking him.
Sorting out the outfits I came up with a plan for all 50 pieces accessories not included. For the next hour I'm everywhere with little Amira in tow making sure everything's in place. There's a play area for Amira in every corner on the floors I visit most so it's quite easy.