Chapter 4

YOUR P.O.V.

*the next morning*

Y/N- *walking down the street* *on the phone* …How is it over there?

Diggy- *on the phone* It’s not warm like the summer, but in the daytime it’s cool.. I think tonight is gonna be kinda cold.. but it’s like 4am over here..

Y/N- Oh that’s a shame… I’m sorry for pulling you outta bed.

Diggy- That’s aite..

*black Range pulls up alongside you* *drives at the same pace as you*

Y/N- *looks at the car worriedly* Uhm, so yeah, how are you?

Diggy- *chuckles* Y/N, you already asked me that, are you okay?

Y/N- I-I’m cool you know.. some strange stuff happening right now… A really creepy Range Rover car following me I think..

Diggy- A car? You better run..

Y/N- I am not gonna run…! *stops walking* *looks at the street sign* And I just realised I’ve been walking the wrong way this whole time..

*car stops beside you*

Y/N- *looks at car* Hold up Daniel.. *puts hand over phone*

*car window winds down*

Jordan- *looks out of window* Take a ride with me.. we need to talk.

Y/N- *puts phone to ear* I have to call you back later..

Diggy- Alright, later, don’t forget *hangs up*

Jordan- *opens car door* Get in..

Y/N- *gets in* *closes door* *window rolls up* *looks at him*

Jordan- *driving* *focuses on road* *grips steering wheel*

Y/N- You’re not mad are you?

Jordan- I’m furious..

Y/N- *confused face* Um, why?

Jordan- Because you’re involved with a guy you can’t trust

Y/N- You don’t even know him

Jordan- Neither do you, how long have you known him?

Y/N- *shrugs* A few days.. 

Jordan- *shakes head* You see…

Y/N- But regardless, I know him better than you ever will. A few days is nothing. A lot can happen in three days

Jordan- *looks at you* What are you implying?

Y/N- Nothing..

Jordan- Because if you two ha—

Y/N- We haven’t! *sits back in seat* *breathes out* Why is it your business anyway? It’s not your life

Jordan- You’re my daughter, I gave you life, so it is my business..

Y/N- Great. Now you’re involved..

Jordan- Apart from that, I’m disappointed in you. I hate that you had to lie and go behind my back and keep secrets from. You know how tight we are.. *holds your hand* 

Y/N- I know daddy, I’m sorry.. I wanted to handle everything myself and before I even told you and mom.

Jordan- I respect that.. but keeping secrets? That’s not you

Y/N- *silent*

Jordan- Is this your first relationship?

Y/N- *grinds teeth nervously* Um…

Jordan- I know that response. It isn’t is it? *drives around a corner*

Y/N- One, it’s not a relationship. I’m just dating him.. we don’t love each other or declared anything

Jordan- …You didn’t answer the question.. *parks car*

Y/N- Well, I’m at school now.. *pulls door handle* What the… *pulls it again*

Jordan- It’s locked. You’re not going anywhere..

Y/N- *looks at him* What is this? Prison?

Jordan- Y/N..

Y/N- *sighs* I’ve been in.. a few..

Jordan- *raises eyebrows* And that’s..?

Y/N- Three..

Jordan- Three?!

Y/N- This is why I can’t talk with you… this is why I only ever talk to mom about this, she understands and trusts me..

Jordan- I can’t believe this.. your mom knew about your past three relationships?!

Y/N- Dad..

Jordan- No, Y/N, you’re 17 and that’s a lot for your age. And this guy Diggy is gonna be another one on the list.. he is a player and I know him. I’ve worked with people like him in the industry…

Y/N- Yeah, yeah.. you always say that. You’re so judgmental..

Jordan- That’s it. I’m banning you from seeing him, talking to him.. anything.. *takes her phone*

Y/N- *looks at him* Hey!

Jordan- And I mean it.

Y/N- And I don’t care, I’m not doing that.. *takes phone back* besides, what good would it do? He’s in Cali, I’m here in Queens. It don’t matter

Jordan- Maybe it’s for the best of his career and for you both

Y/N- You don’t care about it. And his boss thought it was the best thing..

Jordan- His boss?

Y/N- *nods a little*

Jordan- *thinks* Right.. okay then. Well, you get the hell outta my car and go and enjoy school okay? *shakes your arm playfully*

Y/N- Now you wanna play games after banning me from seeing a guy? The joke is not funny..

Jordan- Just go. It’s your last year, make the most of it *unlocks doors*

Y/N- *rolls eyes* *gets out of car*

That’s annoying. How can the one man I looked up to the most in my life ban me from dating a great guy? Like he even knew him anyway, what does my dad know about him? For all I know, he could just be pulling me away from Diggy altogether. 

But that wasn’t what depressed me. A great morning turned into a hasty exit and then more gossip about Diggy and I at school. Like I even needed this, but thank God for headphones… it got to lunch and I was sitting on my own listening to music and no it wasn’t Diggy. He wasn’t on my iPod yet, it was Trey Songz. Last Time to be exact, I loved that song.

Kumi- *walks over* Hey bestie.. *sits down*

Y/N- *takes headphones out* Oh hey..

Kumi- Nice ditching me this morning..

Y/N- I’m sorry.. my dad he’s.. *rolls eyes* He’s annoying

Kumi- What happened.. 

Y/N- *leans in to her* *whispers* He tried to ban me from seeing Diggy..

Kumi- Then he’s delusional.

Y/N- It doesn’t even matter, he’s all the way in LA right now.. and we’re only dating. I haven’t caught any feelings..

Kumi -*high-fives you* That’s my girl..

Alex- *walks over* Hey guys.. *sits next to Kumi* *kisses her hair*

Y/N- What do you even mean catching feelings? You and Alex are together!

Kumi- *laughs* *looks at him* Yeah!

Alex- *hugs her tight* I’ma go get some food, yeah?

Kumi- *nods*

Y/N- And you don’t want me catching feelings.. just sit there.

Kumi- *chuckles to herself* *eats food*

*phone rings*

Y/N- *looks at Kumi* It’s you.

Kumi- *looks at her phone* *hides it*

Y/N- Why are you hiding your phone?

Kumi- Because it’s Spin..

Y/N- But still

Kumi- And Alex?

Y/N- Just go outside and take it..

Kumi- *stands up* Alright then.. *walks away*

Alex- *watches her leave* *walks over* Where’s she going? *sits down*

Y/N- Taking a call.. 

Alex- *nods a little* Oh alright.. so how are you and Diggy?

Y/N- There is no me and Diggy.. we’re literally apart and my dad doesn’t want me seeing him. 

Alex- I didn’t know your dad ruled your relationship..

Y/N- *looks up at him* *thinks*

*some girls walk to your table*

Girl- *sultry voice* Hey Alex.. *touches his shoulder*

Alex- *chuckles a little* Hey.. *watches her walk past* *looks at her ass* *bites his lip*

Y/N- Um… what’s that?

Alex- *looks at you* Hmm? Oh nothing..

*the girls sit at a table next to you*

Y/N- *narrows her eyes at them* *looks at Alex* Okay then.

Kumi- *comes back* Phew.. that’s done.. *sits next to Alex*

Girl- *looks at Kumi jealously*

Alex- *puts his arm around Kumi* *turns to look at the girl* *raises his eyebrow at her*

Y/N- *watches him* Hm..

I watched them and I was getting curiouser by the second. She was flirting, he was flirting, Kumi was oblivious to everything and just stuffing chicken in her mouth and embracing her Caribbean side.. this song was seeming to be more accurate about their relationship than I even realised. 

JORDAN’S P.O.V.

*a few days later*

Jordan- *closes door* Babe?

Lauren- In the study, I’m working.. 

Jordan- *walks to the study*

Lauren- *looks at him* *takes off glasses* What’s up babe? You’re home really early.. *looks at clock*

Jordan- I took a day off but. .I heard the weirdest things this week right..

Lauren- Go on.

Jordan- Diggy’s management sent him out to LA for months.. for work

Lauren- Yeah?

Jordan- And I called up Atlantic Records

Lauren- *looks at him*

Jordan- You know, where your brother is the CEO? And Diggy’s boss?

Lauren- *clears throat* Diggy’s boss’s boss to be exact.

Jordan- You made him get sent out to LA didn’t you?

Lauren- If I’m honest.. yeah, yeah I did.

Jordan- *kisses her*

Lauren- *breaks kiss* *looks at him* Woah, i would have expected you to be arguing with me right now but..

Jordan- You don’t know how happy this makes me. My daughter is separated form that guy for months.. months! She won’t be seeing him at all which means my daughter is boy-free.. a no-go zone for boys

Lauren- You’re really happy about that.. *smiles a little*

Jordan- I know it was interfering.. but sometimes I love you, right? *kisses her*

Lauren- I love you too *smiles*

Jordan- When did you find out?

Lauren- Same time as you.. I didn’t know it was him though

Jordan- And not only that, she’s had three boyfriends before..

Lauren- *raises eyebrows* Woah..

Jordan- Now I’m thinking about Aria and how many she’s had

Lauren- Stop worrying about your eldest, she’s fine and she’s 20… she can take care of herself..

Jordan- Yeah.. but juts think, my baby girl.. no boys bothering her.. no dating.. no boyfriends.. in a matter of months, they’ll be separated and they would have forgotten about each other.. I don’t want her near guys like him until she’s 22..

Lauren- So you’re banning her?

Jordan- Already did.. she can’t see him but then she said he’s all the way in Cali..

Lauren- Cheers to us.. except that she’s coming over tonight..

Jordan- Yeah.. don’t worry. She’ll be annoyed and pissed off but.. that’s Y/N for you..

Lauren- Job well done to us..

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

If I’m honest, Cali wasn’t my kind of place.. I mean it’s hot, there’s shopping and it’s nice here and all and I get to hang out with Roger a lot more but it has nothing on Miami in the summer and I preferred New York for entertainment..

I’d been out all week and I was bombarded with fans and girls everywhere. I went to clubs and had fun and did shopping, went to the studio, dropped some bars.. general work really.. but that was it and I was stucj here for months with no agenda now.

I was bored as hell in this hotel room.. I sat on the floor and stared up at the ceiling and scrolled through my phone. Y/N was on my mind.. She hadn’t called me in days. It was only 3pm here so it must have been 6pm over there.. I wondered if anything was wrong. 

*knock on door*

Diggy- *sighs* Come in

Georgie- *opens door* Hey, wassup?

Diggy- Nothing much..

Georgie- Well why do you look so down?

Diggy- Just thinking. 

Georgie- Deep thoughts must be in you bruh

Diggy- Trust..

Georgie- You wanna talk bout it?

Diggy- *shakes head* Naw, it’ll pass.. I juyts wanna get back to New York.. I ain’t wanna be stuck here in Cali and I ain’t feeling it..

Georgie- Word? Well you can’t just fly out..

Diggy- Swear I can

Georgie- Alright well don’t cause you’ll have to take me wit y’all.. anyways we’re gonna go and grab some In-N-Out now, you want?

Diggy- Nah bruh I’m cool.. I’ll see y’all later though, okay?

Georgie- Aite.. don’t kill yourself.. *leaves*

Diggy- *breathes out* Damn..

I did a lotta thinking while they were gone. Should I? Shouldn’t I? Everything made sense right now and I always said to trust my first instinct. I packed my bags and left them all at the door and prepared for when Georgie and Roger would be back so I could tell them I’m leaving. I’d called my management already and they reluctantly agreed to let me fly back to NYC.. 

Roger- We back bruh.. *holds up take out* *looks at bags* What’s all this?

Georgie- What’s going on Dig?

Diggy- I’m leaving.. there ain’t nothing for me out here. I’m bored as hell and I wanna get back to my city

Roger- It’s that girl, huh?

Georgie- What girl?!

Roger- I’ll tell you later.. *looks at Diggy* Just get on that plane and go and see her.. I’ll catch up with you later man.. *daps him* 

Diggy- Aite cool.. *hugs Georgie* See you G… *leaves*

*an hour later*

I hopped on the plane with my backpack and breathed in the last of the cool LA air at LAX… 1st class non-stop flight to New York about to take off… crazy how a girl could get in your mind like that and make me do things like this..

YOUR P.O.V.

Y/N- *comes in apartment* *annoyed* Dad, we’re here.. 

Dante- Nice enthusiasm there sis

Aria- *drops bags* Oh how I haven’t missed this place but I sure missed the city

Y/N- *looks at her* Of course you did, it’s like a hotel for you here..

Jordan- There’s my beautiful kids.. *hugs you all* *ruffles Dante’s hair*

Dante- Damn, I just combed that!

Jordan- *laughs* You kids go to your rooms and put your stuff down and dinner’s here for us all, okay?

Y/N- Whatever..

Aria- Alright.. *walks to the bedroom with you*

Y/N- *sits on your bed* *sighs* I’m so glad you’re here..

Aria- Same.. but I miss mom already.. 

Y/N- You always miss mom.. you know it’s only an hour’s drive form here to Queens.. *smiles*

Dante- *walks in the bedroom*

Aria- You got set up quick.. 

Dante- Of course.. I’m not slow like you ladies..

Y/N- Alright there bruh, calm yourself..

Dante- *laughs a little*

I loved when my siblings were here with me in the city. I loved them to pieces and because me and Aria hated Lauren and Dante helped me play pranks on her and made her annoyed with us, I loved every second spending time with them. I guess our parent’s divorce brought us all closer together and we bonded a lot more and fought a hella lot less. 

Aria was lighter than me and Dante but her brown afro hair only reached her shoulders.. but it was still all natural, long and straight. Mine and Dante’s hair was dark brown and curly. Mine just passed my shoulders but Dante’s was in a little afro and he had bronze skin like me. He was only 13 and I knew he had girls falling all over him at school. You could tell we were all related.

Lauren- shouts to you all* Dinner’s ready!

Aria- *mimics* Meh-meh-meh-meh! *rolls eyes*

Y/N/Dante- *laugh*

Jordan- *shouts* Come on kids..!

Dante- Coming..!

Aria- *goes to the living room* Oh lasagna..

Lauren- Yep… *smiles*

Aria- *rolls eyes*

Jordan- Ri..

Aria- *sighs* Fine.. *fake voice*  thank you Lauren *sits on sofa*

Lauren- Why don’t we sit at the table instead of the tv like we always do?

Dante- Because I like this show..

Y/N- And it’s better here..

Jordan- No, before we eat, let’s sit at the table.. let’s eat there instead.. *gets up and goes to the dining table*

We all followed him there and dinner was quiet except for when us kids would make jokes among ourselves and with dad and we would purposely exclude Lauren from them. Not part of the family = not part of the joke.

*a phone buzzes* 

Aria/Y/N- *take out their phones*

Jordan- No phones at the table..

Aria- *looks at him* You see dad, this is why we don’t eat at the table..

Lauren- Whose phone went off?

Aria- Not mine. *puts phone down* No messages.. yet. *stabs food with fork*

Dante- *looks at you*

Jordan- Y/N, put it away..

Y/N- *read message* Wait..

Jordan- Y/N..

Y/N- Hold up.. I’m almost finished…. *smiles curves on her face*

Dante- She’s got that smile on her face.

Y/N- *types message back*

Jordan- Okay, that’s enough. Put the phone away

Y/N- *looks at him* But when you have business calls, you can answer them whenever at dinner? *resumes typing*

Lauren- *looks at him*

Jordan- That’s different. That was business. This is socialising. Who is it anyway? Kumi?

Y/N- No, Daniel…

Jordan/Lauren- *frown*

Jordan- Oh okay.. how’s California for him?

Y/N- He said he did all the work needed and he’s on the first flight to New York right now..

Jordan- Really? Well…

Lauren- That’s.. something.

Y/N- Oh and by the way, he wants to go out on another date with me again.. *looks at phone* *smiles* *puts phone away*

Jordan- And I say no, I banned you from going out with him

Y/N- Oh we’re not going out, we can’t. I know that. And that’s why I invited him for dinner here tomorrow night.. *finishes food*

Jordan- *chokes on food*

Lauren- *pats his back* You okay there honey?

Jordan- *strained* I’m fine.. *clears throat* *sits up*

Aria- That’s great! I can’t wait to see him..

Dante- Me too! *smiles*

Jordan- So, tomorrow?

Y/N- *smiles* Yeah.. *stands up* And it would be just amazing if Lauren could cook again.. you know, show him what family dinner is like for us and best of all dad.. *puts her hand on his shoulder* You get to see what he’s really like..!

Jordan- *grinds teeth*

Y/N- *kisses his cheek* Goodnight daddy.. *leaves and smiles*