Page 36 of R&B Mixtape

“Well, she’s going to hate me because I’m not packing a thing. I was going to hit the strip when we got there and go from there.”

“Same thing I was thinking but you know her.”

“Listen, this nigga gon’ get fucked and he gon’ cough up the funds for me to have a good time. This trip on him, not me so I’m going to do whatever the fuck I want to do. I hate how she tries to police everything.”

“She’s going to be so mad,” I said laughing right after. It tickled me at how pissed Toya was going to be when she realized both me and Arin were on the same type of time.

“I knooooooow!” she squealed. We loved Toya but she needed to lighten up.

“Anyway, are you coming to my house in the morning so we can ride together or what? Toya’s spending the night as well.”

“Yeah, I’ll have Kane drop me off. How you feeling though?”

“Girl I’m still drunk. I’m about to order me some food, take a shower, and get right back in this bed. I don’t know who she thought was about to pack something.”

“Aight then. I’ll be over there in the morning then.”

“Bet.”

With that, the call was disconnected, and I dreaded getting out of bed. All I wanted to do was sleep but Toya hindered me from doing so for the time being. I stood and went to the bathroom barely maintaining a straight walk. I had this to look forward to because I planned on being torn up from the time the plane landed until it was time to board again.

I started the shower before taking a seat on the commode. Releasing a deep breath, I began to think about my life. I was in a place where I was financially stable, but my family wasn’t around to witness my success. I’d always been the black sheep of the family but now I was wondering when they would ever come around again or even pay a call to check on me.

My dog ways came from my father, but it was my mother that I wanted by my side. However, she thought my lifestyle was shameful enough. She wanted grandkids and expected me to be the one to deliver them. I wanted no parts of being a parent. That path wasn’t for me, and I’d expressed that to her any time she was around to listen. She had sons to deliver them to her.

“You’re going on vacation Gia. Stop worrying and enjoy yourself. You deserve it,” I said aloud. I quickly ordered me some food from a local Mexican spot before bathing.

As much as I wanted to spend the week home and, in my bed, I promised my girls that we could have some uninterrupted fun in the sun, so I had to suck it up and keep my promise. They’d been there for me answering the phone for me any time I called so this was the least I could do for them.

Finally, I stepped in the shower and allowed the hot water to relax my body. The shower was needed to bring some kind of energy forth because the alcohol had me in a zombie state. I was done for and didn’t feel like doing a damn thing. I shampooed my hair as well while I tended to my hygiene. Twenty minutes later, I was wrapping both my body and hair up with a towel.

A notification came through my cell saying my driver was approaching with my food. I shot a quick text to Toya asking if she would be a doll and grab my food as I got myself together. She quickly texted back saying she would, and I continued doing what I was doing.

I walked out into my bedroom, throwing my phone on the bed. My closet door was already open, so I walked inside and fished out a moo-moo. Big shout out to my granny because she introduced me to them. I grabbed one off the shelf and took a seat at my vanity to moisturize and all that good stuff before I put it on.

“Knock, knock. I got your food bestie.”

“Come on in Toya. I’m somewhat together,” I said granting her access.

She entered and took a seat on the bed. She also had an extra bag in tow. She took a seat on my bed and got comfortable.

“I ordered something as well. Mine came before yours but we can eat together.”

Nodding, I finished up quickly and joined her on the bed. Normally, she would sleep in one of the guest bedrooms but lately when she spent the night, she looked for some attention. That could’ve been due to her great aunt passing or the fact that the dude she entertained didn’t care for physical touch unless they were fuckin’.

We sat eating in silence. There wasn’t a need for conversation because we understood one another’s peace. Right after we finished, she cleaned up and we were dozing off shortly after.Our flight was early, which meant we would be waking up around four or five in the morning to tie up things before dipping out.

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“Do you have any luggage to check ma’am?”

“I don’t. I’ll be going as is,” I replied, and Toya rolled her eyes. I gave a light chuckle because she was pissed the fuck off about me and Arin choosing to spend extra money on this trip.

“You’re at Gate 4. Enjoy your flight to Italy, Ms. Mowers.”

“Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day.”

I stepped away from the desk and headed toward my designated area. Toya was going to be upset regardless of what either of us did. She was just that kind of person.