Chapter 2

YOUR P.O.V.

*the next day*

Lauren- *muffled* There’s something going on..

Jordan- Like what?

Lauren- I don’t know, but she was talking to someone.. I’m not sure about her or what’s going on..

Y/N- *in bed* *to yourself* This bitch..

Jordan- Don’t worry about it. I’ll sort it. *walks down the hall and towards your room*

Y/N- *pulls covers over yourself* *pretends to sleep*

Jordan- *knocks and opens bedroom door slowly* Y/N? *walks to the bed* *rocks you gently* Y/N..honey…

Y/N- *grumbles* What is it?

Jordan- *gently* You okay?

Y/N- No, dad, I’m tired.. *looks at him* 

Jordan- Sorry.. I meant that, um.. is everything okay with you?

Y/N- What do you mean?

Jordan- No one bothering you.. any boys or anyo—

*your phone buzzes on the bedside table*

Jordan/Y/N- *looks at the phone on the bedside table*

Y/N- *looks at him* 

Jordan- *shakes head* Nothing.. *looks at you* ignore me, I’m being annoying..  *stands up*

Jordan- Remember, you gotta be ready to get to Queens at 9pm, okay? Your mom wants you home then or earlier for dinner unless you’re eating here..

Y/N- Oh, I’m gonna eat out in the city..

Jordan- On your own?

Y/N- No with a friend..

Jordan- What friend?

Y/N- ..Kumiko.. she’s coming here for another day, we’re gonna go and eat and stuff

Jordan- Oh alright.. you cool for money?

Y/N- Yeah.. save your money, I’m cool.

Jordan- This money if for you kids.. I’ll send some to your mom for this week okay?

Y/N- Okay.. 

Jordan- *leaves and closes the door* 

He left my room and I rolled over in my bed and reached for the phone. Daniel. "Morning beautiful, hope you’re ready for later on.. tell me when you’re ready and near Manhattan…" the message read. My heart danced just a little bit and I turned the phone back off and laid in bed for a few more minutes before jumping up and heading to the bathroom.

I saw Lauren as I walked to the bathroom door. She glanced at me as I walked and I gave a fake smile and said ‘Morning’ to her in the most high-pitched voice I’d ever used before running in and jumping into the warm shower I really needed on a cold winter day like this. I loved Sundays.

I got out of the bathroom, dried off and changed into a cream jumper, red jeans and black boots for the day. I tied my hair up and only wore mascara. I liked minimalism…

Y/N- *in bedroom* *packing backpack*

*knock on door*

Y/N- Come in

Jordan- *walks in* Hey dude..

Y/N- *Looks at him* Hey dad.. *spuds and hugs him*

Jordan- You’re packing early.. 

Y/N- I’m gonna do some shopping in the city.. just at Forever 21 and then um, I’m having dinner with Kumi before heading back home..

Jordan- You got money for that?

Y/N- *nods* I think I have enough..

Jordan- You think? *takes money out of his wallet*

Y/N- Daddy no.. *puts her hand on his wrist* I don’t want that

Jordan- You need it.

Y/N- I don’t..

Jordan- Christmas is coming soon and you need clothes.. I’ll send your sister and brother the same amount and your mom too to keep you guys.. and I won’t even see you till after Christmas day anyway.. take it.

Y/N- Fine… *takes money* *puts it in her wallet* You know money can’t buy me everything

Jordan- I know.. *hugs you* That’s why I love you.. if money doesn’t work, love does..

Y/N- Hmph.. Too bad you and mom couldn’t sort that out…

Jordan- *looks at you* Y/N…

Y/N- I’m just saying. You say that now and before neither helped you guys.

Jordan- Me and your mom still get along, we’re in contact all the time and we do it for the sake of ourselves and you guys.. juts because we’re not together doesn’t make us a family *holds you tighter* Now go and do some shopping and be outta here..

Y/N- Okay.. *grabs backpack*

Jordan- And say hi to Kumiko for me.. *leaves room*

Y/N- *mumbles* I will..

I grabbed my coat and left the apartment soon after that. As usual, I didn’t say bye to Lauren, I never did. I headed out to the cold streets and prepared to shop my ass off…

*that evening*

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

Spin- *on the phone* Hold up.. so you taking her on a date?

Diggy- Yup..

Spin- Today?!

Diggy- Yeah

Spin- Nigga, you smooth…

Diggy- *chuckles* Only the Jetsetter General can move that fast

Spin- You sure she ain’t using you for your name?

Diggy- I ain’t even think so,  she didn’t ask for it the first time, but I took hers.. it’s Y/N and she seems pretty cool.

Spin- That’s a cute name forreal.. Where you gon’ go from here? Gonna bed her? Wife her? Show her what you got?

Diggy- *laughs a little* Nigga, I ain’t know.. it’s been a day and I wanna know her a lil bit before i figure anything out.. best thing tho.. she from Queens.

Spin- You serious?

Diggy- One hundred

Spin- Damnnn.. bet you were trippin over that!

Diggy- Damn right.. look, I gotta call her now and take her out, it’s almost time..

Spin- You better hit that bruh.. trust me, it’ll be worth it. You think she been on a nigga before?

Diggy- Aye, don’t even put that in my mind! I wanna focus on this..

Spin- Aite, later.. *hangs up*

I dialled her number right after my conversation with Spin. She calmly picked up and it sounded like she was outside or going somewhere…

Y/N- I’ve been walking around the city all day, it’s crazy how busy it is near Christmas time

Diggy- Well it is Sunday, but where you at?

Y/N- In a taxi in Chinatown

Diggy- Word? Tell em to take you to Broome Street, I’m there..

Y/N- Okay, I’ll look out for you..

Ten minutes later, a taxi pulled up beside me and she stepped out with masses of bags from the car. She smiled and greeted me with a hug and I helped her carry her bags full of clothes all from Forever 21. There were some fans and paparazzi around and they took pictures of us and me carrying her bags and Y/N was confused by it all but I simply walked with her to Lombardi Pizza on Spring Street and I knew since she loved pizza that she’d love it here.

*in the restaurant* 

Y/N- Woah, this place is great Daniel.. how did you find it? *bites pizza*

Diggy- I’ve been here a few times..  how do you like it?

Y/N- *nods* *mouth full* It’s really good.. do you want some?

Diggy- Okay.. 

Y/N- *feeds it to him*

Diggy- *pepperoni drops on his lap* *he laughs*

Y/N- *laughs*

I was really enjoying spending time with her, she was funny and bright and really lifted my spirits. She was such a normal person and I’d gotten to know her so much better throughout the evening.

Y/N- How’s your life? What was going on out there before?

Diggy- It’s good.. you know, just paparazzi and stuff.. I been having ups and downs but I’m thankful..

Y/N- That’s the spirit..

Diggy- Buy hey. it’s your last day in the city

Y/N- I know.. but I’ll be back again on Friday

Diggy- Really?

Y/N- Yeah. *sips lemonade* My internship ends a week before Christmas so tomorrow is my third-to-last week..

Diggy- Ah that’s good. You know, Y/N..

Y/N- *looks at him* 

Diggy- I really like spending time with you *smiles*

Y/N- *smiles*

Diggy- Can we do this again?

Y/N- O—

Girl- Oh my God.. you’re… *gasps* I’m such a huge fan!!

Diggy- *stands up and hugs her* It’s nice to meet my fans..

Girl- Can I get a picture?

Diggy- Sure..

Y/N- *watched them and smiles*

Girl- *finishes taking photos* Thank you.. *looks at Y/N* oh is this..?

Diggy- *look at Y/N* Yeah..

Girl- *looks at Y/N* Sorry for interrupting.. *looks at Diggy* thanks for the photo! *leaves*

Diggy- *sits down* *breathes* Well..

Y/N- *laughs a little* You’re popular with the ladies..

Diggy- *laughs nervously*

Y/N- A fan? And paps? Okay serious, what do you do?

Diggy- I’m a rapper..

Y/N- *raises eyebrow* Really? I never knew that, I wouldn’t have guessed *eats pizza* 

Diggy- Really? What would I have been then?

Y/N- *shrugs* *finishes mouthful* Probably a male model or something..

Diggy- *laughs a little* Really? Modelling?

Y/N- *laughs* Well your face is cute enough for it.

Diggy- *smiles* Thanks.. but yeah, where was I?

Y/N- You asked if you’d wanna do.. *motions to plates* This again.. and I was about to say yes before I was interrupted *smiles*

Diggy- *beams* I can’t wait.

Y/N- Neither can I… *plays with her hair*

Darren- *walks over to your table* Y/N, is that you?

Y/N- *looks up at him* Darren? Hi..

Darren- *bends down to hug you* It’s so nice to see you

Diggy- *looks away awkwardly*

Y/N- Yeah, you too.. *clears throat* This is my date, Daniel..

Darren- *looks at Diggy* I recognise you.. you were in XXL Magazine last month!

Diggy- *laughs a little* Yeah, I was..

Darren- That was a great article they did on you.. *looks at Y/N* We should catch up soon..

Y/N- If I can..  I mean, I am kinda busy nowadays.. *glances at Diggy*

Darren- Oh yeah, yeah, I understand.. I’ll catch you later tho?

Y/N- Yeah sure..

Darren- *leaves*

Diggy -*looks at his plate* So..

Y/N- *nudges him under the table* Stop that frontin right there..

Diggy- Your ex?

Y/N- *nods* Yeah..

Diggy- How many you had?

Y/N- *shrugs* Two..

Diggy- Forreal?

Y/N- Yeah, you?

Diggy- Just the one.

Y/N- Oh, okay. Least we both know about relationships

Diggy- *awkwardly* Yeah.. *looks around* Should we leave now?

Y/N- *checks watch* Dammit, look at the time. Yeah we should *stands up*

Diggy- *stands with you* Are you late?

Y/N- Yeah almost, I need to get back to Queens.. *takes out wallet*

Diggy- *touches her hand* No, don’t worry, I’ll pay.

Y/N- No, I insist I pay my half of the bill..

Diggy- It’s nothing. I’ll cover you like a gentleman would on the first date *leaves cash and a tip* *leaves with her*

*outside the restaurant*

There were some teenage girls outside the restaurant and Y/N stood back while they took pictures with me and greeted me excitedly. It was only around four of them, so it was cool.. when they’d left, I drew my attention to Y/N once more and she was so calm and cool about everything, not fazed once about my fame or status or even that I insisted to pay for the meal…

Diggy- I’ll hail a taxi for you and your bags..

Y/N- Aw thank you, but you don’t have to.. I can hail my own taxi..

Diggy- I bet you can.

Y/N- *smirks to herself*

*taxi pulls over and parks in front of you both*

Diggy- So, er..

Y/N- I’ll call you then you call me, okay?

Diggy- *chuckles* okay..

Y/N- *kisses his cheek* *puts bags in taxi* *gets in*

Diggy- *closes the door and waves to her*

Y/N- *waves back*

*taxi drives off*

YOUR P.O.V.

*in Queens* 

Y/N- Mom, I’m back! *closes door*

My home. I loved my house, it was so welcoming and warm. The walls were a cream color and the furnishings and decorations were either white or brown. There were family pictures on the walls, huge ones and small ones of our family and not to mention the baby photos of me and my siblings.

It was warm in the house and I knew the wood fireplace was burning in the living room and I could smell the homemade Chinese food my mom had done. It was my favourite thing she made, but I already ate. I set my bags on the floor and took off my coat and hung it on the coat-hanger behind the door

Michelle- *walks downstairs* Hey baby.. *hugs and kisses you* How was the city?

Y/N- The city is cool..

Michelle- Your dad said he gave you some money right? Like $300?

Y/N- Yeah.. 

Michelle- You didn’t spend it all did you?

Y/N- No, I have a lot left..

Michelle- Okay.. cause remember, you can’t always take money from him. 

Y/N- I didn’t. I said no and he insisted I take it and to shut him up, I did.

Michelle- That’s your dad for you.. *looks at your bags* What clothes did you buy tho?

Y/N- Here.. take a look and I’ll join you..

I went upstairs and quickly changed into my pyjamas so I could spend some of the evening with my mom looking at the clothes I’d bought today. I couldn’t stand the thought of not having my favourite one of my mom’s meals so I went into the kitchen, served some of the homemade Chinese food and joined my mom and now Aria in the living room.

We conversated and bonded and bickered over my outfit choices.. it was what we always did. Dante stayed in his room reading his books for the rest of the night. 

Michelle- I’ll take these to your room.. *takes bags upstairs*

Aria- Dad said you were out with Kumi..

Y/N- Yeah…?

Aria- I was with Kumiko today

Y/N- Um..

Aria- It’s a boy again, isn’t it?

Y/N- Shh! Keep your voice down..

Aria- *whispers* Ahah! It is! I knew it!

Y/N- He’s a cool guy.. we’re not exclusive, we’re just dating, okay?

Aria- Whatever.. I’ve been through this with you before.. just don’t get pregnant

Y/N- *chuckles* Okay, I’m young but I’m not stupid

Aria- Seriously. I don’t wanna be an aunt at 20 years old.. I ain’t ready for that.. but what’s his name?

Y/N- Daniel..

Aria- Daniel.. pretty simple I guess

Y/N- He’s really chill, I think you’d like him too, but we’re just dating for now, okay?

Aria- Alright then. You know me, I ain’t Lauren, I won’t snitch.

Y/N- That bitch told dad something was up with me cause she was sneaking on my phone call with Daniel, it’s so rude.

Aria- Ignore her irrelevant deadass.. bitches will be bitches..

Y/N- *chuckles* Damn right.. then more irrelevant people, Darren came over during our date

Aria- The fuck? 

Y/N- Like I needed that.. I was lucky Daniel wanted to see me again, I coulda scared him off

Aria- Get outta the city cause you got more boys than you remember out there that you had a thing with..

Y/N- Yeah.. 

As sisters, we always bonded over our hate for Lauren. That brought us further from her but closer to each other.. Not only that, me and Aria eahc had an amount of exes that could rival each other.. damn. I hopped right into bed and my phone had a message. It said "Goodnight beautiful.. sweet dreams, Dx" and I smiled at it. He was so sweet and today was perfect. I couldn’t wait to see him again.

*the next day*

LAUREN’S P.O.V.

Jordan- *walks in* Honey, what is this you’re showing me? *holds up magazine*

Lauren- *smirks* Look at page 34.. *continues chopping fruit*

Jordan- *flicks through pages* I don’t know what I.. *reads page* "Diggy’s Playing the Field"? Oh God no..

Lauren- Your little girl isn’t so innocent anymore.. she’s been lying about her whereabouts..

Jordan- *sits down* *shocked* I ain’t even know she was dating.. let alone Diggy Simmons?! I work with this guy’s boss..

Lauren- So you can.. mess with him?

Jordan- I can’t do that..

Lauren- Meh.. *turns around* *to herself* Then I will..