“Y’all niggas messy,” he laughed. “This is my sister Cady, I told y’all about,” he introduced us.
“Oh, you better have said something because I already had you on camera to show Eve,” the girl announced causing everybody to laugh.
“That’s fucked up, Gabi. I’m gone remember that the next time them niggas flirting with you,” he said as he walked me to the back of the building where his suite was.
“So, how you feeling after all this?” He asked once he was seated.
“Surprisingly, I’m okay. It’s not like I ever knew our dad, but it’s good to know that I have other siblings out here. I’m my mama’s only child, so that was pretty boring growing up,” I laughed.
“Yeah, I bet. I always had siblings, though. Even though me and Tre are cousins by marriage, that’s my brother,” he insisted.
“I understand. That’s like me and my best friend, Janae. That’s my sister.”
“I’m telling you now, good luck with Low’s ass. That girl is a live wire and loves to shop.” He shook his head.
“Shit, she sounds like my kind of girl.” I smirked.
We sat and shared stories about our childhood. He didn’t remember much about our father because he was around five when he died, but he did have pictures and said he would make copies if my mama didn’t have any.
“So, how’s Titan and his shoulder?” He asked.
“He’s in rehab now. It’s coming along, but he’s frustrated because he’s ready to get back on the field,” I explained.
“Shit sounds about right. That nigga could never sit still,” he laughed. “But check it. Cousin or not, I’ll beat that nigga’s ass when it comes to you so don’t hesitate to call me if you need me. I’on do that domestic shit and he knows it. He’s been around me damn near our whole lives, so it’s expected,” he declared with a straight face.
“I’ll keep that in mind,” I simpered. “But I can handle Titan. I beat niggas, so I’m not worried.” I smirked.
“If I had any doubts, I damn sure don’t now,” he laughed. “I can see me coming to get you outta jail along with my wife and Low because they always ready to fight. Especially my baby mama.”
“Oh, you got one of them?” I asked.
“I’ain got shit. Fuck that bitch,” he snarled.
“Okay then,” I stressed.
We talked, and Low came in, and he gave me a matching tattoo like theirs. It was a simple heart that had the heartbeat line going through it, but he made it look 3-D. I didn’t have any, and I know now I was about to be addicted.
By the time I was done, I promised Low I would call her, and we would have lunch and go shopping. When I left them, I went to see my mama since I knew she would be off by now.
I walked in and found her in the living room watching TV. She smiled when she saw me.
“Hey, baby. You just left class?” She asked as I sat down beside her.
“No, I was done with class a long time ago. I went by to see Saint,” I responded.
“Oh, how did that go?”
“It was good. His employees thought I was his side piece, though.” We laughed.
“They must not see a TV. As much as you’re photographed with Titan, they should’ve known better,” she insisted.
I just shook my head because she was right. It seemed like every time me and Titan were out in public, it seemed like someone was lurking with their camera ready to capture whatever moment they could.
“You would think, but he straightened them out real fast.”
She was quiet for a second before she turned the TV down and turned to me.
“Look, Cadence. I don’t want you to be mad at me. I didn’t keep your brother away from you on purpose. I somehow figured the two of you would eventually cross paths,” she explained.
