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She tried to busy herself pushing food around a full plate but occasionally stole glances at the stranger who had somehow forced his way into her life on the one day she felt unable to survive. She stared, admiring how handsome he was, not realizing she was smiling until he winked again and returned one of his own. Cali laughed lightly, dropping her head while War waited for his sister to answer his call.
“Hey, what’s up, War? I’m kinda…”
“I need a favor. A really big one and you can't ask me a bunch of questions.”
“I just said I was busy.”
“And I don’t give a shit. It’s important. Tell whatever little nigga you’re entertaining you have some family business to tend to. Nah, fuck that, don’t tell ’em shit, just go handle what I need done. You don’t owe that muthafucker an explanation.”
“War, I’m grown. If I was with a man, it’s none of your business and I don’t know why you think I’m gonna drop everything for you.”
He chuckled and lifted his eyes to Cali.
So fucking perfect.
“You’re always gonna drop everything for me. One because you love me and two because without me funding your so-called life that shit wouldn’t exist. Now can I tell you what I need or not?”
Kirsten groaned under her breath, annoyed by how demanding her big brother could be at times, but she loved him enough to deal with it. “I’m listening.”
“I need balloons, flowers, and shit like that. A cake and whatever else you need to celebrate a birthday.”
“What the fuck, War? Whose birthday are you celebrating?”
“Didn’t I tell you not to ask me questions? Just make it happen. And use green to decorate.”
“Okay when?”
“Now. I can give you a few hours to get it done but you have to move fast.”
“War, what the hell? How am I supposed to?—”
“Money makes shit happen. Just spend what you need and I’ll get it back to you.”
“Oh hell, what little hoe are you trying to impress?”
“Kirs...”
“Damn, my bad. Okay, so where?”
War lifted his eyes again and Cali was staring right back at him. His gaze remained on her until she lowered her head, blushing. “My house.”
“Ahh damn, this must be serious. Not the hoe cave?” Kirsten chuckled. She knew how her brother functioned. It was rare that he allowed anyone access to his home. It was the reason why he kept an apartment downtown.
“Don’t worry about all that. Just get it done.”
“Aight damn, with your demanding ass. What color green?”
“Shit, I don’t know, just green. Pick one.”
“Fine, let me make some calls. I’m gonna need help.”
“Nah, you do it. I don’t want your little hoodrat friends up in my house. You know I don’t play that shit.”
Kirsten sucked her teeth. “Not my friends. A service. I have to call somebody to help if you want it done right. This is last minute.”
“Aight, but keep your eyes on whoever you let in my crib, Kirs. I mean it.”
“Goodbye, War.”
