Limelight

A/N: Who is the first person to read this chapter?

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1 Month Later...

Sarai's POV"BAE!!!"

"What?!"

"You almost done getting ready?"

"Mmmmmm...nope."

"How did I know?" Durk asked walking in the room and coming up behind me. Before I could turn around he covered my eyes with both his hands.

"You smell good..." I smiled as he pressed into me.

"You look better." he whispered in my ear

"Thanks, but what exactly are you doing? Why are you covering my eyes?"

"I gotta surprise for you."

"Another one?"

"You know what I do..."

"Can I see it now?"

"Yeah, turn around."

He removed his hands and I turned around to see him looking down with nothing in his hands.

"Are you the surprise Durk?"

"Would you still be excited if it was just me?"

"You're all I need anyway so..."

"Aight well you got an added bonus today, here."

He pulled out a small box and popped it open, I couldn't believe what was shining before my eyes.

"Durk oh my!!! You're proposing?"

"Nah not yet, but I'm promising you that I'm in this shit for the long run...so this is your promise ring. It's been like 6 months since we met now so I think this is good timing."

"Durk wow...that's so sweet of you. What made you do this?" I asked as he slipped it on my finger.

"Ever since you moved in I feel like we just been vibin. I see this shit going far, gotta make it known you mines."

"Do I deserve this?"

"What kind of question is that?"

"Sometimes I feel like I don't give you enough in return for all that you do for me. Just saying thank you doesn't feel like I'm doing enough."

"Baby you are the gift, you don't need to buy me shit."

"Well I appreciate it Durk, I'm going to wear it everyday...thank you babes.......I can't wait to actually be your wife one day. I already know you'll make the best husband too." I smiled as I continued getting ready.

"That's all?"

"Oh here..." I walked back kissing his lips a few times...or a lot of times.

"That's better, you ready for my album release party tonight?"

"Mhm."

"What you plan on wearing?"

"This..." I pulled out my dress that was Givenchy, I hope he approves. 🤦🏽‍♀️

"No."

"No?"

"It's too revealing and short."

"I mean...we are officially revealing we are a couple, I want to make sure I look good. You really want me to pick something else?"

"You can look that good for me in private."

"Durk pleassssssssse babe, this dress was custom made for me." I whined

"That's what you really wanna wear? I can't just buy you something else?"

"Yes, this is really what I've been wanting to wear, I pictured it all playing out in my head already. You in your black tux standing right next to me...my promise ring even matches it perfectly."

"Okay, just put a big ass black jacket on over it or something."

"Awww thanks! See, look at how we compromise."

"Yeah yeah yeah, just want my baby girl to be happy."

"You make me so happy, you know we have great communication..........and boundaries."

"Is that so?"

"Mhm..."

"You know what else you got?"

"What?"

"Great head game too."

"I mean...I do my best."

"Yeah? Have I seen your best work?"

My first thought was to say yes because I don't know if I could do any better but instead I said "Mmmm nope, I definitely could go crazier on the—

"You wildin." Durk laughed pulling me into a hug but I slid down his body and dropped to my knees

"Let's see if I can." I smiled looking up at him as he smiled down at me. I pulled his boxers down and got hit in the face by his 🍆 for the third time today.

6 Hours Later...

Durk and I arrived to the party and he looks extra good tonight. I somewhat feel ready to risk it all just looking at him.

I've been somewhat concerned with who might show up tonight. There's a bunch of celebrities here and I don't know if Bryson might be one of them. I still haven't spoken to him and it's been a month.

I miss both him and Olai to be honest, I just don't know how I'll repair my relationship with either one of them.

Olai is a child so I've been over that situation. But Bryson knew exactly what he was doing so that's hard to move past.

I know my parents would want me to just let it go. They'd want me to be there for Olai more too but I'm so distracted with Durk now. He's the best distraction I've ever had.

I even had some concerns about India showing up tonight since she's dating 42 Dugg now. So far so good because there's no sign of her.

"Let's take a selfie babe." I said trying to get Durk's attention but everyone at this party wants his attention.

Durk leaned in to take a selfie with me but people kept pulling him away. ☹️ I don't understand why they can't leave what's mine alone. 🙇🏽‍♀️

I gave up on the selfie for now but before I locked my phone I saw that I had an incoming call from Herb. That's strange because I haven't heard from him or any of my friends since our last altercation.

I declined his call but he immediately called back. Maybe I should answer it because it could be something serious...I hope Durk wouldn't mind...

I pulled Durk back towards me one more time and whispered in his ear "I'll be right back...........I have to go and take this call."

"You sure you okay walking around here by yourself?"

"I'll be fine, besides you're only a phone call away if I need you right?"

"Always."

Durk's POV"Aye bro, who is shorty? She kinda fine." Baby asked me as soon as Sarai walked away.

"Watch out nigga that's my girl, I don't wanna have to shoot you."

"So you and India done for real?"

"Yeah."

"That's a damn shame."

"Why?"

"I just preferred you with India that's all."

"So did I." Muwop said from behind us

"Who even invited you here nigga?"

"I'm OTF, I'm always invited. Congrats on the album release bro."

"Nah, fuck all that bro shit. You weird as fuck, apologize to my girl or you off the team."

I noticed India was standing behind Muwop, I'm starting to think this shit is a set up.

Muwop stepped to the side and 42 Dugg was there hidden behind him with his short ass.🧍🏽‍♂️

"Heyyyyyyyy" India smiled walking over to me with Dugg as she stood over him.

"I ain't expect to see you here tonight."

"Likewise."

"Fuck you mean likewise? This my damn album release party, how the fuck you ain't expect to see me here?"

"I mean I didn't think I'd actually run into you, especially without that girl right up under you." she rolled her eyes. People always hatin on Sarai, she more powerful than she think.

"How you even get invited?"

"Me nigga, you know Baby gon invite me. India my new lady now." Dugg responded for her "I hope yo ass don't mind, we cool?"

"I don't mind at all." I laughed "Y'all go well together."

"I was hoping we could be friends Durk? Maybe meet up and talk out the drama, for the sake of Willow of course."

"After you tried to blow up my fuckin house and kill my kids? Stalk me in another city and country?!? Hell nawl..."

"Please, I'm asking you...our daughter deserves her parents to at least be on speaking terms."

"Well any little meeting y'all have, I'm involved. I don't play that little sneaky shit." Dugg intervened.

"Yes of course bae I wouldn't leave you out." India smiled looking down at him and petting his head before she looked back up at me. I know her ass gotta be hella embarrassed right now with this downgrade.

"So what do you say Durk, can we plan it?"

For the sake of my case I may just agree to this bullshit, I hope Sarai okay with it.

Sarai's POV📞 "Hello?"

"Aye ummmm, I ain't heard from you in awhile."

"Hmmm...well you remember what happened the last time we saw each other right? I know I do..."

"That's the past."

"Hahaha, right and that's where I'll leave you. Goodbye—

"Wait, don't hang up."

"What do you need?"

"I feel really bad for what happened and wanted to know if we could meet up to fix it?"

"I can't disrespect my boyfriend like that."

"Boyfriend?"

"Yes."

"Who?"

"Why?"

"You lying."

"I'm not lying, unlike you I'm going to remain faithful 100% of the time."

"Yeah okay. Who is this nigga because I was supposed to be your first?!"

"You ruined that a long time ago when you started dating one of my used to be best friends."

"Her and I ain't even together now, for real this time. I don't know what the fuck I was thinkin last time."

"Me either. I really have to go Herb if you don't need anything serious. You lied to me and planned on using me, how am I supposed to forgive like this?"

"I take you seriously, I'm sorry, I miss you."

"Goodbye Herbert."

"If you change yo mind and wanna make this shit right, just let me know."

"Goodbye."

I finally hung up on him and sort of felt bad about it. There will always be apart of me that deep down cares about him and his well being.

But there will be no part of me that jeopardizes my relationship with Durk, my future hubby. 🤞🏽💍

I slid my phone back in my purse and prepared to find Durk again in this huge crowd. It seems like 200 more people just walked in.

I got closer and closer to where Durk last was but unfortunately saw Muwop walking in my direction.

We made eye contact with each other but I tried to act like we didn't. Too late because he went out of his way to walk in my direction and I can't walk fast enough to get away from him.

He stopped right in front of me causing me to almost trip into one of the waiters walking around with drinks.

"Thanks for that Muwop."

"Aye...uhhh sorry for that shit. I just didn't want to miss you."

"I see. I'm surprised Durk even invited you here."

"He didn't, I just showed up because I been knew about it."

"Figures, excuse me—

"I just talked to him though."

"and?"

"I came to find you to apologize for the shit in San Diego and Bora Bora."

"Apology not accepted, anything else?"

"Damn it's like that?"

"Just like that, you tried to set me up. You are officially what you guys always say.......hmmm what's that word...ummm....oh yes, the opposition."

"I see you getting a little courage from being with Durk now."

"He treats me well and he's helping me to become a better person in every way, he's a great guy."

"Oh you must be talking about a different Durk because the one I know ain't all that nice."

"Well he's more than nice to me, matter of fact I'm going to continue finding him right now...pardon me." I said waving him out my way

All he did was laugh as I moved around him. As I was walking away I heard him say "Don't let the limelight get to you since you with Durk now, I'm here for you. This fame and money shit change people and not always for the better. You a nice girl, I'd hate to see you turn into a diva."

Hmmm...I'm wondering what made him say that or what he even meant by that. Something told me he had good intentions so I turned back around and said "I hear you."

Durk's POV"There you are."

"I missed you."

"I missed you too, I'm about to go on stage come on."

"Wait, I'm going up there with you?!"

"Of course you my lady, time to let the world know."

"Durk, I'm nervous."

"Don't be, you with me."

"I know but...it's just so many people here and and and...........what if they don't like me?!"

"You always worried about other people you know that? That's something else we gotta work on. Who gives a fuck if they like or dislike you? People will hate on you anyway because I picked you over everyone else."

"Right...no you're so right. I'm an over thinker and you did pick me and we have something real."

"Exactly, I'd pick you again in any lifetime too Sarai. Shit like our story don't happen everyday. That wasn't just no coincidence."

"Awwww so sweet Durk. See you always hype me up and make me feel special. I swear I've met you in another lifetime because life wasn't worth living until you found me."

"Alright alright we can save all this for when we get back home in the room. You ready now?"

"Yes."

"You sure?"

"More than sure...I want to tell you though, Muwop stopped me to apologize but I wasn't going for it."

"That's fine, we still hate him then. Come on..."

I held onto Sarai and pulled her on stage with me. All of OTF is up here and Sarai officially apart of it.

"Y'all niggas be quiet so I can say something right quick." I yelled into the mic getting everyone's attention

Everybody was taking pictures and Baby stepped up on stage next to me and started speaking first.

"We appreciate y'all for supporting our new collab album, go get that shit tonight."

He handed the mic to me and I continued "Aye y'all thanks for coming out tonight for the official release of Voice of the Heroes. I wanna thank my team for helping me get this far and especially my girl right here, Sarai Banks, she keep me motivated for real...she OTF now. Goodnight y'all."

Sarai looked up at me shocked and everybody said awwww at the same time.

"Alright play our shit Reese." I finished dropping the mic on stage.

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"You gang now?! I ain't even know y'all was really fuckin with each other bro, why you ain't say shit sooner?" Doodie yelled jumping on us and throwing one of his arms around my shoulder and the other around Sarai.

"I fuck with y'all" Booka said clapping his hands 👏🏾 approaching us.

"Ion know if I approve yet, I still got see what kinda meals shorty gon be cooking for us." Boona screamed over Booka

"She deadly in the kitchen and she ain't cookin y'all niggas shit, just me."

"You okay girl?" Kyrie asked Sarai...she do look like she pretty nervous right now still. Knowing Sarai being in this environment is just too much for her she too shy.

She just shook her head yes at Kyrie so I pulled her over to the side with me.

"You alright baby?" I asked wrapping my arms around her.

"I just feel overwhelmed with all the attention still. I don't want to annoy you."

"You will never annoy me just being yourself. I'm sorry, should I not have—

"No no no, I loved what you said...you know you called me Sarai Banks instead of Bloom?"

"Hell yeah, didn't I just promise to marry you earlier today? I know you can't miss that big ass ring on your finger."

"Wow, Durk you never cease to amaze me. Thanks for—

"Nah, no more thanks. You good now wifey?"

"Yes, my hubs. Maybe if you kiss me I will calm down some more?"

"You don't even have to ask."

I leaned in to kiss Sarai but Von's annoying ass stepped in between us.

"What's up with y'all? I'm fucking with the album nigga, congrats."

"Thanks, appreciate the support bro."

"Always, Sarai you good?"

"Mmmmm no I'm not actually. Durk, I really think I want to go home...I'm not feeling well."

"You sure?"

"Yes, please."

"Awwww shit you pregnant already?!" Von asked Sarai

"No, wouldn't even be a possibility right now."

"I'll get you out of here, I just gotta talk to a few more people first aight?"

"Thanks babe."

"Where y'all going? I ain't got shit else going on after this shit."

"I'll probably feed her at this pizza place on the way to the crib."

"Can I come?" Von continued to ask

"It's up to Sarai."

Sarai looked hella annoyed but Von is still my brother I can't keep this shit up forever. We work together and at some point gotta drop this bullshit.

"Fine." Sarai said annoyed but deep down I know she wanted to smile.

Von's POV"I'm glad I get to hang out with y'all."

"We see" Durk responded cuddled up all close to Sarai and shit.

"Is that a wedding ring?" I asked

"Yes, 20 carats." Sarai responded

"Ahhhh shit you shittin on niggas now too?!"

"I spoil her." Durk answered

"I see bro, love seeing both of y'all happy together. Tryna find me some true love and shit. Ain't this where y'all first met?"

"Yeah"

"Damn life crazy, Durk just got you set up for life now huh Sarai?"

"I prefer to work and make my own money, we've been talking about me starting a cosmetic business."

"My baby a hustler." Durk yawned as Sarai held his drink up to his mouth for him.

"Yo nigga this how you getting treated now huh? Better than India ass, she would've been making you feed her and shit."

"Let's not bring her up or the past bro. We still ain't on good terms yet."

"My bad bro, I just gotta get used to seeing y'all as a couple now. Y'all both are shit crazy...this food taking hella long to come out, a nigga hungry as hell." I licked my lips at Sarai when I was done talking and she tried to act like she ain't get what I'm tryna say on the low. I saw that little smile appear on her face a nigga ain't stupid.

"It is, but imma go to the bathroom, be right back." Durk said hopping up.

Perfect time for me to shoot my shot. Sarai lowkey was mine first whether Durk wanna admit it or not. We had a little something going, I ain't even let her play with my glock and shit.

I waited for him to fully walk away to start speaking to Sarai again. She glued to her phone but I'm about to get her attention.

"So...how you like living with Durk and everything?"

"Not my first time."

"Damn, attitude your middle name now huh?"

"................"

"How long you plan on being mad at me?"

"................"

I tried to grab her hand but she flinched backwards.

"What are you doing?"

"Just tryna get a taste of you one more time, I wouldn't say shit to Durk. I feel like me and you had a real cool vibe."

"Have you lost your mind? As soon as he gets back to this table I'm telling him what you just said to me."

"I ain't with that snitching shit."

"I'm not with that cheating shit either, go and find Asian...didn't you tell me that's who you really love?"

"I was bullshittin, come here" I said sliding next to her on her side of the booth...