Chapter 17

YOUR P.O.V.

I woke up next to Diggy in my bed. You have no idea how beautiful that feeling was. I felt so.. happy. Happy it was all resolved. His bronze body laid in my starred bed sheets. He was topless and his abs teasing me.

He was a pretty deep sleeper so I just was watching him for a few minutes and I laid my head on his chest silently and listened to his breathing and heartbeat. It was steady.

I looked around my bedroom. Our clothes were everywhere and all over the floor and my lamp and books on the bedside were knocked over. Last night was kinda… well, let’s say Diggy had a very good birthday.

*an hour later* 

Y/N- *walks in bedroom with cereal* *sees Diggy awake* *mouth full* Hey.. 

Diggy- Hey.. where’s my breakfast?

Y/N- *shrugs* Get it yourself.. *sits on the bed*

Diggy- *grabs the bowl from you* *eats a spoonful*

Y/N- *stares at him* Okay, one thing you don’t do is come between me and my food.

Diggy- *laughs*

Y/N- This is the only time I’ll let you off.

*phone rings*

Y/N- *looks at him* That’s you.

*your phone rings*

Diggy- And take yours… *gives you your phone*

We both went across each side of the room to take the phone calls. Diggy stood by my window and peeked out the drapes to the street while I stood in the doorway and listened as Pierre gave me solid instructions for my next job.

Pierre- You cannot miss it. It’s is vital you make this flight..

Y/N- I have to talk to my mom about this, she might not let me…

Pierre- I have faith that she will…

Y/N- *thinks* You haven’t asked her already, have you?

Pierre- *pauses* Maybe… and maybe you won’t know she said it was a good opportunity for you…

Y/N- *laughs* You’re sneaky, you know..

Diggy- *looks at you*

Pierre- I know, I know.. just get to packing and I’ll tell you everything later, okay? Talk to you later..

Y/N- Sure, bye… *hangs up*

Diggy- *looks at the wall* It shouldn’t be a problem..

Y/N- *sits on the bed* *starts reading a magazine*

Diggy- And when would I be back? *listens* Oh alright then, that’s cool… alright, bye *hangs up* *looks at you* Babe..

Y/N- What’s up?

Diggy- I got news. I gotta go…

Y/N- Right now? You trippin…

Diggy- Well, to my parents’s

Y/N- *relieved* Ohhh

Diggy- And then to Atlanta.

Y/N- *stunned* Oh. Okay then, for how long?

Diggy- *shrugs* A couple weeks, like three. I just need to record some material and get everything for this album done

Y/N- That’s cool. You do whatchu gotta do

Diggy- But come to New Jersey with me

Y/N- Today? Okay, that sounds cool

Diggy- Who were you on the phone to?

Y/N- Oh, Pierre. He wants me to take a week outta school to be in Miami for a photoshoot and my mom approved it

Diggy- When?

Y/N- Tomorrow. And whatever happens, I can’t miss the plane

Diggy- I’ll get you there on time *smiles*

Y/N- Whatever, you should go and get something to eat

Diggy- *sits behind you on the bed* *massages your back* In a minute. I gotta make sure my baby’s okay…

*hours later*

We’d spent literally all day lazing around the house doing absolutely nothing but watching tv and cuddling upto each other. When we had enough of that, we headed to New Jersey to visit his parents.

I was nervous but excited, I mean, he’d met my parents. I just hope this wouldn’t be as grueling as when he met my dad…

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

Diggy- *gets out the car* You hear that?

Y/N- *hears music in background* Yeah.. sounds like a party..

Diggy- Hm… *rings doorbell*

Justine- *opens door* Hey Dig..! *hugs and kisses him* Hey mom.. mom this is my girlfriend Y/N. *gestures to you*

Y/N- Hi.. *smiles*

Justine- Oh hi.. *smiles and hugs you* How are you?

Y/N- I’m really good *laughs a little*

Justine- You’re so sweet.. Here, you guys come in the garden… we have something for you Dig..

We walked outside and there were our friends and family all gathered and they greeted me with Happy Birthdays and gifts and presents. It was so surprising, I didn’t even expect this. 

Angela- Happy birthday Dig..! *hugs him and hands him a gift* 

Diggy- Thanks.. thank you everyone..

Justine- *holds your shoulders* Guess who this is everybody?! *smiles*

Rev- Dig, is that your girlfriend?

Diggy- *blushes hard* *hides his face* …Yeah *smiles*

Angela- Hi.. *walks over to you and hugs you* what’s your name?

Y/N- Y/N *smiles*

Angela- Well Y/N, make yourself at home, mingle with our family…!

Y/N nervously made her way around my back yard where everyone was and introduced herself to everyone. Soon enough, she was comfortable enough to talk to anyone and she was having fun, I hoped.

*later that evening*

Jojo- Your girlfriend, she’s so…

Diggy- So what?

Jojo- I met her and talked to her earlier. She’s so.. out of your league..

Diggy- Naw, she’s perfectly in it.

Jojo- *raises his eyebrows* Really? Well, did she get you a good birthday present?

Diggy- Hella yes..

Jojo- *chuckles*

*phone pings*

Y/N- *looks at her phone* Oh shoot…

Angela- What?

Y/N- I need to get home, I got a plane to catch in the morning..

Rev- Oh, where to?

Y/N- Miami. I’ll meet my mom out there and she’s gonna tutor me and stuff… she says education is the most important thing..

Justine- Wait, your mom is the author isn’t she? Michelle (your last name)?

Y/N- *chuckles* Yeah she is..

Justine- She is so talented, I have all of her books..

Y/N- She’s in Miami planning for her next one right now..

Justine- *claps hands together* I cant wait!

Diggy- *walks over *looks at you** Y’alright?

Y/N- I’m good, but I gotta go home now..

Diggy- Oh yeah..

Rev- It was nice meeting you Y/N..

Y/N- *hugs them all* It was lovely to meet you too.. *smiles*

*the next day*

YOUR P.O.V.

Diggy- Are you sure you gon be okay?

Y/N- *nods* Yes Dig, stop worrying.. 

Diggy- But you gon be on that private jet all on your own, what about when you get there?

Y/N- Mom’s meeting me on the other side *kisses his cheek and hugs him* I love you

Diggy- Love you too, call me when you land

Y/N- For sure

*hours later*

*at the studio*

Pierre- *french accent* There’s something else I brought you out here for..

Y/N- *confused look* What is it..?

Pierre- You need to model for me

Y/N- On set?

Pierre- I didn’t line up any other models because they’re all too… meh. They’re not you. And who else but you?

Y/N- You certain about this?

Pierre- Yes! Come on, go and get changed… *hands you the clothes*

Y/N- *goes to the changing room*

It was a photoshoot for Versace here in Miami and it was showcasing their beach, casual and partywear and it was really high-end fashion. I was excited to even be working on this!

I got changed into these variety of dresses, shorts, t-shirts and shoes and I had to model on the set. Pierre was watching on silently like he always did. It was his way of observing professionally. The photographer took may shots and eventually, another model turned up. I couldn’t pose in all these clothes by myself. I still had to style her and Pierre was more than happy for me to.

*the next day*

Y/N- *knocks on door*

Pierre- Come in

Y/N- *walks in with Michelle* You wanted to see me?

Pierre- Take a seat, both of you. *gestures to woman next to him* This is Pamela Scott and she’s here because I have good and bad news..

Y/N- *sits down* Bad news first…

Pierre- The bed news is, the other model on set today will not be the face of Versace

Y/N- Oh, that’s a shame…

Pierre- The good news is, they want you as the face of the brand

Y/N- *eyes widen*

Michelle- Oh wow..

Pierre- I know. I brought you out here for the shoot because I knew I’d be working with them and they’ve always said to me that their models are not what they should be.. and I knew you would.

Y/N- But, what about me? I’m not that tall or, or skinny…

Pierre- None of that even matters. You have the look. The face, the body..everything.. the photographer on set the other day was so impressed with you. He loves you

Y/N- *smiles*

Pierre- But you cannot model for them without an agent.. and Pamela here is from Wilhelmina Models..

Y/N- To sign me?

Pierre- Yes.

Michelle- Hold on, I son’t want my daughter exploited in advertisements or anything for the brand, she’s 17..

Y/N- I’ll be 18 soon mom

Michelle- I know but, this is an industry where it’s based on your looks and getting what they can

Pierre- And I’ve known Y/N for some time and I can tell you, I will protect her. She won’t be exploited at all. She’ll only do what is appropriate and what she is comfortable in

Y/N- *looks at Michelle*

Pamela- And seeing as she is underage, we do take more precautions to make sure she isn’t exploited. We work with and manage a variety of models

Michelle- Hmm, okay.. but another thing, I’m concerned with her schooling. See, since she’s been out here, she’s missing classroom time and I’ve had to make it up by getting her a tutor for her classes

Pamela- And we can cover all the costs to make sure there’s a tutor in whatever state or country she’s in, so she’s not missing a thing from her education. I guarantee, she will graduate high school this year.

Y/N- I will mom. Seriously, I’ll work harder than before..

Michelle- *looks at you* Alright. Fine…

Pamela- *takes out papers*

Before anything, my mom read over all the papers, so carefully and she made sure each thing on the document was understandable and she wasn’t just taking a huge risk with me. 

Pamela- *shakes your hand* Congratulations.

Y/N- *smiles* Thank you so much for this..

Pamela- I can’t wait to get you started.

Michelle- *shakes Pamela’s hand* Thank you. I’m trusting you all with this

Pamela- And you can

Michelle- Alright Y/N, we’ve got a few hours to celebrate then we have to fly back home.

Y/N- Okay! *smiles and hugs her* Thanks mom..

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

I was in Atlanta with Spin since he was here too and it was his last day here. I’d been here a few days already. Recording sessions were going good and I had my producers out here, they had some really great tracks and I’m glad I could have the beats for them. I worked probably the hardest I could for this album of mine..

Spin- *walks in* You heard this song?

Diggy- *loosk at him* What song?

Spin- Chris Brown.. it’s pretty damn good.

Diggy- Is it new?

Spin- *nods* 

Diggy- Lemme hear that… *takes headphones*

"You got her in the bed, but I got her on my phone. When you be flying out, she be texting me at home.

Breezy, come over cause I’m all alone… girl we going out, put that pretty dress on…

Shawty, won’t you come to the crib, lay back take pictures, you wishing I was wit ya…

Your man he ain’t treat you right, girl you so fine, you wishing I could make you mine…”

Spin- *nods his head to the lyrics* Pretty good, huh?

Diggy- Hm, yeah it’s.. it’s alright..

Spin- Alright? You still hate him after that whole..

Diggy- Yeah, after that Y/N thing. I ain’t gon talk about it..

Spin left me alone to think after that. the song was blatantly about him, Y/N and me. I got the lyrics. I understood them and it annoyed me… I needed to come back with something better

SPIN’S P.O.V.

*two nights later*

Kumi- I still can’t believe this.. you actually listen to me!

Spin- Yeah, I do have ears.. *laughs*

Kumi- And we right at the front..

Spin- I told ya, we gotta get here early… *puts his arm around her*

I’d taken time out to pay more attention to Kumiko, so tonight, I was taking her to a J.Cole concert in Brooklyn. I remember her telling me she loved his album and she’d love to see him and few other rappers, but I remembered his name because she’d talk of how “hot” he was to her.. 

The concert started soon enough and Cole was killing it onstage. His hooks and lyrics were creative and well put together and his flow was great.. I could see the other reasons why he was one of Kumi’s favourite rappers.. I had my arm around her the whole time, she was vibing with me in the crowd and she didn’t even mind…

J.Cole- *on mic* I’mma need a girl onstage right now…

*fans and girls everywhere scream*

J.Cole- *looks through the crowd* *sees Kumi and Spin* Aye her.. *points at Kumi* I want her here..

Kumi- *points at herself* Me?

J.Cole- *nods* Come on up, someone bring her up!

Kumi- *looks at Spin* *laughs and smiled excitedly*

She was guided by security onstage and Cole took her hand and started dancing with her to the beat of Work Out. She was clearly enjoying herself and was starstruck by him and mouthed along the lyrics when he rapped them to her and held her hand. I felt like I’d been pushed to the side tho…

*song ends* *crowd cheers*

J.Cole- *puts his arm around Kumi* *looks at Spin* Is that your boyfriend?

Kumi- *chuckles nervously* Um, no he’s not..

J.Cole- So he wouldn’t mind if I did this.. *kisses her cheek twice*

*crowd roars and cheers*

Spin- *looks down nervously* *scratches his head*

J.Cole- You’re beautiful…

Kumi- *smiles and blushes* Thank you..

J.Cole- *holds her hand up* Give this beautiful girl some noise!

*crowd cheers louder*

Kumi- *walks back next to Spin* That was amazing..! *giggles and laughs excitedly*

Spin- *looks at her* It was..

Kumi- See, that’s why he’s one of my favourite rappers… *smiles and watches him perform*

Literally cockblocked and friendzoned cause of J.Cole? Damn, I never woulda thought…

YOUR P.O.V.

*that night*

Michelle- Home sweet home…

Y/N- Nothing like it. I’ll miss being here all the time.. *puts luggage down*

Michelle- I’m still concerned about you being exploited..

Y/N- Mom, please. You know I wouldn’t let that happen..

Michelle- And thank God they’re letting you have a tutor wherever you go..

Y/N- Hopefully I won’t travel so much. I don’t wanna leave Kumi at school on her own, she’d probably cry

Michelle- *laughs a little*

Y/N- *turns phone on* *phone vibrates and buzzes repeatedly* Oh god woah…

Michelle- You’re popular..

Y/N- *smiles at her*

Michelle- Diggy?

Y/N- Nope, none other than your other daughter. Ari left me a million calls… *listens to voicemails*

Michelle- I’m gonna get my stuff sorted, I just want to sit down for once and so some work, ah..

Y/N- *puts hand over phone* Mom, shh… I can’t hear..

Michelle- *covers mouth and laughs* Sorry.. *goes in her office*

Y/N- *freezes and shakes* *cries* No… *drops everything*

Michelle- *hears something drop* *comes out of her office* *sees you* Baby, what’s wrong?

Y/N- *crying* Mo.. mom… grab your keys

Michelle-  I have work to do and it’s really important baby.. but what for? Y/N, baby what’s wrong? Why are you crying? *looks at you*

Y/N- *sniffles and cries* Aria said dad’s.. dad’s like.. collapsed or something. Something’s wrong… mom he’s in the hospital..

Michelle- *stunned* What?

Y/N- *tears form* *hands shake*

Michelle- Look okay, don’t worry about it, come on, don’t worry… *holds you*

Y/N- *sniffles*

Michelle- *holds your shoulders* You’re stronger than this and so is your dad, now come on baby, don’t cry, just get in the car. Work can wait.. we gotta hurry…

Y/N- Will he be okay? *cries* Mom, he wasn’t well, will he be okay?

Michelle- *sighs* I hope so.. *leaves*