Floor 6

Sarai's POVSo far so good today with my shift...I prepared breakfast and now I'm getting lunch ready for everyone

It's a Sunday afternoon and Durk has pretty much been gone all day ... I'm assuming just being Lil Durk

I haven't seen much of India today but I think she's been packing up their stuff because I had to clean out a few suitcases today...maybe they are planning to go somewhere?

Maybe they are all going on some sort of trip together? I saw they had little bags prepared as well for the kids but I honestly have no clue of exactly what is going on here.

As for their kids they've been playing around, eating, basically living out their spoiled lives. Olai fits right in with them, minus the spoiled part and she's always following Zayden around.

I'm almost done with this lasagna and garlic bread and then I'll probably just enjoy lunch with Bryson.

I can't help but think about Von and if he's actually going to show up and follow through on his plan with me today.

I mean why would he say all that if he really didn't mean it?

I'm done at 4pm with my shift and I'd have to make sure I have enough time to get ready.

"Damn Sarai this shit smellin good" Bryson yelled wrapping his arm around my shoulders

"You're just greedy"

"Nah I'm not ... but aye you give Olai her shit yet? She keep bugging me about it while I'm trying to work."

"So ignore her, you're talking about her phone and iPad? She is using their iPads anyway."

"Yeah where is it Sarai, we bought it for her so we might as well go ahead and give it to her regardless if she can use theirs or not"

"When I get a second I'll grab them, are our phones done charging yet?"

"Yup, yours is on down there. I know you can't wait to use it."

"Really?!"

I checked the time on the wall and saw it was one o'clock so I threw my apron off and ran to the elevator to finally get to my phone.

It took me about 10 minutes to finally get to the room and I was overjoyed to see the Welcome message and Apple on the screen.

I finished setting my phone up and immediately logged into Instagram and Snapchat.

I made a post on my story saying I'm back and waited to see who would respond.

As I ate my lasagna I scrolled through Instagram just seeing what everyone was up to and I became angry. 😡

Tamia and Herb are dating wtf?!?

How could they even be bold enough to do that!!!

As I was looking through all their pictures I received a message from Leslie.

📱"Girl, where have you been?!? So much has happened!!! We all miss you!"

"Long story...we will have to meet up. But Tamia and Herb, what!?!"

"I know me, Cadence and Vanessa couldn't believe it either...🤦🏽‍♀️"

"Are you guys still friends with her?"

"Me? Not so much. Vanessa and Cadence are but not as close. She mostly just hangs out with Herb now........so shady imo!"

"Yeah she knew how much I liked him wth"

"Tbh we all thought you were dead. I heard your parents died...hoping it's false?"

"It's true."

"WTF?!?!?!? So sorry!!!!!! We must all meet up like today, where are you living? We tried to come over but the house was up for sell."

"I've been homeless for months...but you wouldn't believe where I'm living now."

"Where???"

"I'm not sure I can really say..."

"Is Bryson's fine ass with you?"

"Please 🤢"

"Lol no but really is he?"

"Yes, so is Olai"

"Where??? You haven't said where!!!"

"I'll tell you all in person, let's plan to meet up this upcoming Saturday"

"When and where?"

"This mall...I'll text you the address at 6pm"

"Okay I'll tell the rest of them"

I was about to respond until I saw a DM from Herb

📱"Aye where you been?"

"Through a lot, I see you've been doing well."

"Same ol shit, I heard some crazy shit happen with your family tho?"

"Mhm."

"It's true?"

"Yes"

"Damn I'm sorry Rai...I knew how close you were to them."

"It is what it is..."

"I'd love to chill, it's been a minute. Where you at now?"

"I'm sorry I don't chill with guys in relationships."

"You and Tamia is cool I thought? It wouldn't even be like that..."

"Goodbye Herb I have things to do today."

"Sorry??? Fuck I say? 🤦🏽‍♂️"

I locked my phone after re-reading Herb's replies. How is he going to act like there was nothing ever going on between us?!

I was so frustrated I couldn't even finish my food. I haven't been this upset in awhile.

"Sarai?"

I turned around to see Olai's unwanted ass.

"What do you want?"

"Why are you in a bad mood all of a sudden?"

"I don't know, what do you want?"

"Bryson said you guys had a phone and iPad for me and I could ask you for it."

I dug through my bags and pulled out her phone and iPad and slid it to her so she'd leave me alone.

"Really?"

"What?"

"You guys bought me this old phone! I bet you don't have an iPhone 3!"

"I'm also not a 10 year old! You don't even need a phone."

"Oh and you do? See you're such a selfish bitch!"

"OLAI, YOU HAVE ONE MORE TIME TO BE DISRESPECTFUL BEFORE I SAY SOME AWFUL THINGS TO YOU! GET AWAY FROM ME RIGHT NOW!"

Olai stormed away crying, like I care.

I get our parents dying has likely had a serious effect on her but that does not give her the right to call me a bitch by any means

That's why she got an iPhone 3 and won't be getting an upgrade anytime soon with that attitude.

Durk's POV"AYE INDIA"

"WHAAAAAT"

"I'm back home"

"K..."

"Where you at?"

"In up here"

I walked in our closest and saw she had a few big ass suitcases packed

"Uhhhh where we going?"

"I'm going on a girls trip"

"Fuck you mean you going on a girls trip?"

"I'm going on a girls trip..."

"Since when?"

"We just started planning last night and I said why not...it's much needed"

"It might be but you got a family, you can't just up and leave when you feel like it"

"We have help now right? That girl and her brother...plus our other staff. You'll be fine, I will only be gone a few days."

"It's funny you just up and leave and planning shit, I didn't know we move like this."

"Stop being so controlling Durk—

"India you need to fuckin listen!"

"Durk........let me ..... go ... please"

I snatched India up by her neck and pressed her against the wall because I know some shit ain't right

"Ion like how you moving"

"Just ......... please let me go baby..."

I put her down but I need to walk out the room before I do some shit I regret

"Durk, I'm sorry this upsets you but I really need a trip to just get away from day to day responsibilities. Why aren't you more understanding?"

"WHEN YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP INDIA, YOU DON'T JUST DO SHIT LIKE THAT! BUT THAT'S OKAY, TAKE ALL THE FUCKIN TIME YOU NEED, I'M GOOD."

"So now you're going to be mad at me if I go?"

"Nah, you done planned and packed for the shit now. Who all going?"

"Me, some of my cousins and friends...imma text and call you the whole time."

"Hold on Von calling me."

📞"Wassup bro?"

"Aye uhhh...tell shorty imma be over there tonight around 8pm to get her"

"No"

"Nigga what?!"

"I said no"

"Why?"

"Because I don't fuckin want you to"

"You wildin nigga, tell her what the fuck I said"

"Nah, you tell her your damn self"

"How imma do that if she don't have a fuckin phone? You said she like yo sister the fuck wrong witchu nigga?"

"and?"

"Wowwwww nigga you bogus as hell...tryna make me look bad or somethin?!"

"Aye look I'm doin shit, I gotta get off this phone"

As soon as I hung up I felt India wrap her arms around me from behind

I give in to this shit everytime

"Bae I'll just stay home, I don't want us to have any problems"

"Nah don't let me stop you, you clearly already had your mind made up regardless of what I think."

"No, you...us is more important to me"

Before I could respond I heard glass breaking downstairs and we both took off running in that direction

We made it to where the noise was coming from and I saw Du'Mier and Willow fighting

"Du'Mier are you fucking crazy?!?" I yelled pulling him off his sister and popping him in the head "Did your ass really push her through a glass fucking table?!?"

"SHE THREW MY IPAD IN THE POOL!!!"

"Boy you better lower your damn voice before I smack the shit out of you. I'm raising you to be a man and that don't involve puttin yo hands on a female. Turn around!"

I took off my belt and popped him in the head with it eight times until he was laid out crying one the floor, he knew better

"Durk you need to control your damn son"

"What the fuck you say India?!"

"I don't need his little bad ass around my daughter, he can live with his mama"

"Look India get yo ass on, you can go before my son go anywhere"

"I will......and I'm taking my daughter with me since you want to act like you're kicking me out or something"

"Good, get the fuck on then"

"You'll regret saying that later Durk"

"No the fuck I won't"

I watched India walk away and I saw Sarai walking closer, India petty ass bumped into her to and Sarai still just accept the bullshit

"Is everything okay Durk?" Sarai asked and I can barely fucking hear her like always

"Fuck it look like?"

"Oh sorry I was just going to offer to—

"Aye just clean this shit up alright...NOW! This shit wouldn't have even happened if you was doing your fucking job right."

Sarai looked like she wanted to cry but right now I don't really give a fuck

Sarai's POVDurk seems really upset right now...I think him and India had an argument so he's taking his anger out on me

I ignored his frustration and proceeded to grab the broom and dustpan and start sweeping everything up

Maybe Durk doesn't really care about me...

I'm still wondering if Von reached out to him about me so I'll take my chances and just ask

"Hey Durk...I see you're upset and I'm sorry if I play a role in that but I just wanted to ask if Von reached out to you about me at all?"

Durk was yelling something at Du'Mier but stopped after I finished my question

He gave me an angry look before saying "no he didn't, I told you the nigga really don't give a fuck"

His words hurt just as much as Von's actions...I can't believe he just blew me off. I thought he really liked me._____________________Three hours later...

Von's POV*** knock *** knock *** knock

"Who— ahhh hell nawl, not yo ass again"

"It's nice to see you too bro"

"Why you here?"

"Why is it so quiet in this damn house? Yo kids always actin up."

"They with they mama's and India left."

"Oh word? Why without you nigga, you fucked up again?"

"She on a so called girls trip"

"Well speaking of girls, where shorty at since you ain't tell her what I said"

"Ion know where she at, probably with her brother"

"So up or downstairs?"

"They downstairs but—

"Oh there she is outside"

I see Durk ain't no help so I took matters into my own damn hands and went in her direction

I slid the big glass door back and saw her sitting in a chair reading a book it seems

"So this how you spend your Sunday night?"

She jumped up when I started talking, look like I scared the shit out of her

"Oh my....you scared me. I definitely wasn't expecting to see you tonight..."

"Why? I told you I'll be back for you."

"Oh well.......I asked Durk if you reached out and he said no..."

"That nigga lying, I reached out for you. That's why I thought I'd come here instead since Durk couldn't do his part."

A big ass smile was on her face now and I'm glad. We about to have some fun she ain't ever had before tonight.

"So I made us reservations, we running out of time."

"Oh ummmm just gimme about 30 minutes to get ready since this is kind of short notice...I'd hate to go out like this."

"You look beautiful to me but I know you girls like to put y'all makeup on and shit. Really look better sweat pants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on."

"I appreciate it but I would like to make myself up a little more..."

"I get it, well take all the time you need. I'll just wait in here for you."

I followed her back inside and saw Durk angry ass standing there like he wasn't just watching out the window

Sarai exchanged eye contact with him and ran over to the elevators, I can tell she excited

"You look mad nigga, fix yo face"

"Nigga ain't you supposed to be workin on an album?"

"I am and I make time for what's it important to me"

Sarai's POVI zoomed passed Bryson and Olai to the bathroom so I could redo my hygiene for today and get dressed

I put on a super cute black skirt set...I think Von will like seeing me in it...

It's a bit out of my comfort zone but I want to leave a good first impression

I walked out the bathroom and turned out the light to see Bryson standing right there

"Uhhhhh where you going dressed like that?"

"On a date with Von"

"Damn really? I ain't even know you liked him. No wonder the nigga was acting like that over you."

"It's just for fun Bryson."

"Well, be careful...Von a player I don't want you getting hurt."

"Bryson, you don't even know him! Why are you judging him?"

"It's ... you know what, nevermind. I'm glad you are finally enjoying yourself living here. Who would've ever thought this shit up."

"Hey, I'll text you to let you know I'm okay. Okay?......"

"Okay Sarai..."

I felt like I had enough of Bryson's approval to keep going so I ran back to the elevators to finally get going with Von

I am extremely nervous on this elevator ride and have no clue what their reactions will be...

I stepped out and walked back to the living area where they were, they are now playing video games

I stopped right next to the TV and they both had their eyes glued to me now and whoever they were talking to on their headsets was cursing them out for not playing

Once I saw how they both seemed to like what they were looking at, I thought why not mess with Durk a little bit since he lied to me earlier...

"Geeeessssshhhh" Von smiled taking his headset off and walking over to me "you look sexy as hell"

I paused trying to figure out what I could say back that may get under Durk's skin

"Mmm thanks...I wanted to make sure to wear something you'd like"

As soon as I said that both Durk and Von looked shocked

I decided to take it a step further and spun around in a circle for Von so he could see every angle

Durk seemed like he could be upset? But he never took his eyes off of me and kept a blank face.

"I definitely like what I see" Von said analyzing my body more

I started to feel uncomfortable because it's just not like me to act like this

Next I know it, Von intertwined our fingers and my hand was in his

"Let's go" he whispered waving goodbye to Durk

I looked back at Durk who went back to playing the game and for some reason I felt like I was doing the wrong thing

Von and I made it outside to his car and it was more than amazing

He did open my door for me which I appreciated

He took off driving and rested his right hand in my inner thigh and I felt like I was about to throw up

Why is he doing this?!?

Him and I exchanged eye contact and I know I must've looked awkward so I spoke up

"So...where are we going?"

"It's a surprise"

"I don't know if I like surprises..."

"I got a few surprises for you tonight"

Ummm...what does he mean by that...

I swallowed deeply and tried to gasp for air because I felt like I was about to pass out

I'm sitting inside of a car that costs as much as a house with King Von...what is life!!!

He turned on Went Silly and drove about 20 more minutes with the music blasting so there wasn't much conversation

We eventually pulled up in front of a fancy restaurant that had Valet outside

There was a bunch of cameras flashing and Von was not bothered by it at all

"Come on" he yelled over all the noise and I jumped out the car with him

He rushed to my side and grabbed my hand again as security directed us inside and upstairs to a private room on top of the restaurant

"Wow......"

"You like it?" Von leaned down and whispered in my ear sending chills all over my body again

"Yes, this is extremely thoughtful"

"I thought you would like it" he said pulling out my chair for me

He went to sit across from me and the waiter immediately start pouring ice water and wine

"May I get you two anything else to drink?"

I looked towards Von and he said, "get whatever you want"

"Can I have a Strawberry Bellini please?"

"Right away ma'am, and for you sir?"

"Nah, I'm good"

The waiter walked back down the steps and I waited for Von to speak up first this time

"Hopefully that alcohol calm yo ass down"

"Maybe.......I don't drink often."

"Why? Ain't you 21."

"I am but...I've never been much of a drinker."

"Me either but it's cool sometimes, shit be fuckin wit my mental"

"Understandable"

"So.........how you like working for Durk?"

"It's amazing! He saved our lives for sure."

"Yeah that was cool on his part...but how would you like never having to work again?"

My eyes lit up just hearing him saying that "I never imagined that being a reality"

"Shiiiiiit fuckin wit a nigga like me, I'll make your dreams come true"

The waiter brought my drink back and I took a long sip because this will be an interesting night_____________________Two hours later...

"Aye, so let me get yo number so we can keep talking and shit"

"Of course!"

I was a bit tipsy and had sooooooo much fun getting to know Von tonight

I never thought I'd find out this much about him, he truly is a great guy, I reallyyyyyyyy really really really reallyyyyyy like him

He paid the bill and left his $350 tip and grabbed my hand to help me walk out

"Whoa..." I whispered almost falling over but he pressed his hand into my lower back preventing it

🤪

"I can tell yo ass don't drink"

"Mmmmm not really" I smiled up at him and he winked back at me

😉

All of the paparazzi was gone and I nearly fell over again when we finally got to the car

He helped me get in and leaned over me to put my seatbelt on

I grabbed his shoulders and whispered "thank you" staring deeply into his eyes

"You welcome ... come here" he said before leaning in and pressing his lips into mine

Oh my...I thought to myself as this continued and I really enjoyed it

He stuck his tongue in my mouth and positioned both his hands on my hips, making me feel feelings I've never felt before ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

I wrapped my arms around his neck to deepen the kiss and he eventually went down to my neck

"Mmmm Von I think this should stop" I shyly said as I felt nervous and guilty all of a sudden

"Aight"

I'm glad he didn't try to force anything.

He walked back over to the driver seat and got back in with a smile spread across his face

"What..." I playfully smiled as he kept driving

"You playin innocent but kissin a nigga like you really tryna do something tonight"

He looked over at me for my response but I knew I was going to give him the one he didn't want

"Maybe? But, I ultimately want to wait until marriage to actually you know..."

"Is that so" he asked placing his hand back in my inner thigh, a little higher this time "well I respect you so that's cool"

I leaned my head back and enjoyed the moment until I finally dozed off

🌙 ✨🌙✨🌙✨🌙✨🌙✨🌙✨🌙

"Aye, wake up"

"Hmmm..."

"We back at the house come on"

"Okay..."

"You need me to carry you in?"

Whatever buzz I had wore off so I was more than fine to walk myself in...I kind of regret making out with him on the first date 🤦🏽‍♀️

"I got it, thank you for the night out Von...I really appreciate it"

"I had fun too, I'm a busy nigga but imma hit you to do this shit again soon aight?"

"Sounds good to me" I smiled while opening the door

"Aye you can't leave yet"

I looked back at him and already knew what he wanted

I kissed him for a few minutes before finally getting out

"Bye Von" I smiled leaning back in the car

"See you later shorty"

As soon as he said that he sped off and I felt ... I don't know?

I snuck back inside and saw and heard absolutely nothing

I continued to get in the elevator to go down to our room

When I got out I saw Durk waiting outside the elevator to get in

What is he doing down here?

"Oh........hey" I awkwardly smiled

He looked me up and down for awhile before responding "Aye"

"Did something happen?"

"Nah uh India just left and she took Willow with her. My other kids with all they mama's so it's really just me up there for real. I was coming to see if you made it back yet actually..."

I was a bit taken back by his last statement but continued to ask

"Why didn't you go with India if you don't mind me asking?"

"She been planning this girls trip so..."

"Oh okay I see...so tomorrow is Monday, I'm sure you have a lot going on anyway?"

"Yeah I got some interviews, press, all that shit...I go to the studio everyday regardless so."

"Well, that's why you're Lil Durk right? You have to keep going to the studio so you can actually put out a good song one day...maybe then you'll be my favorite rapper." I said jokingly

"Now see, I feel like I made you hella uncomfortable at first and now you just too comfortable..."

"I'm just playing with you Durk, what would my opinion matter anyway?"

"It matters a lot actually"

"Really?"

"Yeah, every fan's opinion matters..."

"You did not just fan zone me" I laughed pushing his arm but he didn't even move

"That ain't hurt" he said slowly staring down into my eyes and I felt a lot of tension for a second time tonight...

"What did you really come down here for?" I asked feeling a bit more bold than usual

"Mmm...well I ain't gon lie and say I didn't wanna know how y'all little date went"

"Why? Why didn't you tell me he reached out? Why were you being so mean to me early?"

Durk just stared at me before saying "well I don't wanna wake them up, come up to my movie room with me and we can talk"

"Really?!?" I almost yelled...I guess I'm...excited?

"Yeah come on"

"Let me grab my blanket"

I turned around in the room and lightly shut the door and Bryson was standing right behind the door as if he had been listening

"Bryson, it's not good to be nosey"

"Where you going?"

"You obviously already heard where I'm going..."

"Attitude..."

"No attitude but you were eavesdropping on my conversation"

"You my little sister that's what I'm supposed to do"

"No........maybe for Olai"

"Nah, for your tryna be grown ass too"

"I am grown"

"Oh really? So you just went out with Von today and now you gon go upstairs with Durk...how you think that look?"

"I'm not doing anything with Durk that Von couldn't know about. Besides, Von and I went on one date! It's not like I'm his girlfriend or something—

"But you just went out with his best friend! Now you gon go chill with the homie?!?"

"Quiet Bryson!!! Durk is standing right outside the door!"

"Why you act like this over that nigga, he got a girl?!?"

"Okay and we are friends Bryson. F R I E N D S dammit!"

"Look how upset you get when I talk about him, you never even curse. You been drinking ain't you? What all you get into tonight?"

"I get so upset because you're making it seem like I'm trying to .... to ....

"To what Sarai?!?"

"I don't know be some kind of hoe or something! Durk is like a ........ a ...

"A what?!?"

"A big brother or something okay Bryson?"

"You already have a big brother" Bryson responded and I think I may have bothered him saying that

I went up to him and gave him a big hug so he knows he's always my number one

"I appreciate you looking out for me Bryce, I do...I just want you to trust me"

"I do trust you, but not them and I'm just tryna tell you how niggas are, how they think but I'll just let you learn the hard way Sarai...I know you really wanna go have your little late night hug session with Durk so go ahead and gon onto the movie room"

"Hahahahaha what are you doing? Stalking me now?"

"I been seein y'all but it's cool, I've seen a lot of shit around here."

"What else?"

"Nothing, go have yo little fun"

"Goodnight Bryson"

"Bye"

I walked back out the door and saw Durk leaning against the wall on his phone

"Sorry I took so long"

"It's cool, yo brother on yo ass huh?"

"All the time..."

"I never liked that nigga"

"I see" I laughed as we walked towards the elevator

The bell rang and the doors slowly opened...once we got in Durk pressed button 6...a floor I've never been on