Chapter 10
Chapter Ten
Cadence
the next day...
“So, did you talk to Titan about the pictures?” Janae asked while I was getting ready for work. She came here after work and was ready to know what Titan said after we talked.
“Yeah, I talked to him. I let him know I wasn’t mad because I knew what I signed up for. I knew it was a chance that somebody was lurking. I joked and said that at least they didn’t put me in the same category as his other hoes,” I laughed because that shit sounded crazy as soon as I said it.
“His other hoes? Bitch, please. Them hoes wish they could hold a candle to your fine ass. I know they’re somewhere punching the air as we speak.” We both laughed because I could only imagine how devastated his roster is.
“Oh, well. That’s not my problem. I’m just doing this to help him out since he paid my tuition. He can still do whatever he pleases with his hoes...it’s his reputation... not mine.” I shrugged.
“Mhm... it sounds good.” she smirked.
Ignoring her petty ass, I continued getting ready for my shift so that I could be on time. It was another game night, but The Cannons didn’t play since they just played last night, but that didn’t mean anything. They would be at Linc’s watching the game, then come to the club to party.
Janae wasn’t going with me tonight, but I told her I’d let her know when I made it back home.
When I made it to the club, it was already a little crowd, which was always a good thing.
I went through the employee entrance as usual and made my way to my locker.
When I got there, Asia was putting her things up.
“Girl, I’m glad you’re here. Laci is already on her good bullshit, and I didn’t want to drown her ass in the ice machine.” We laughed.
“Girl, fuck that Harry and The Hendersons looking bitch. You would think with the money that she makes, she’d get all that damn hair lasered off.
” We laughed and headed up front to check our work assignments.
I was glad that I was working a section because they required the minimum and I didn’t have to be in their faces all night.
Asia was assigned to the one next to me, while Laci and Marc were covering the bar.
“Wassup, Cady... Asia,” Geno spoke.
“Hey Geno,” we spoke back in unison.
“Tonight should be a breeze. The Cannons and Generals must still be out of town, but we’ll still have our regulars. If y’all need me... I’ll be around,” he announced while me and Asia nodded.
Once Geno left, we gathered our things for the night and started making rounds. When I got to my section, it was full of what I could only assume were dope boys. I didn’t care if they were assassins as long they tipped good.
I noticed the stripper Ice was staring a hole in me with a venomous glare on her face.
“I would say you’re too pretty to be frowning up your face like that, but I’d be lying, so straighten that shit up before I do it for you,” I snapped.
My remark caught the attention of a few of the patrons, and they began laughing, adding more fuel to the fire.
“You think you’re something because you fucked Titan?” she smirked like she had one up on me. “Well, you’re not, because I already fucked him and sucked that big ass dick of his,” she bragged.
“Yet, you still look like all your life you had to fight. Girl, get the fuck out my face before I peel that raggedy ass wig off your head.”
I didn’t even give her the opportunity to come back because I gave that hoe my back and gave my attention to my guests.
“Damn, lil’ mama. You thorough as hell,” one of the men said.
He had long locs, gold chains, bracelets and rings and probably thought that awarded him a chance with any woman he wanted.
“My name is Cady... not lil’ mama,” I quipped. “Now, what can I get you guys?” I asked, keeping my composure.
“You can start with your number,” dude said again.
“Not an option... next.” I rolled my eyes so hard I thought they were stuck.
“Oh, I see... you’re one of those bougie bitches that thinks she’s better than everybody. Broke ass hoe. I could buy you and any other pussy if I wanted to,” he bragged. Before I could respond, I heard his voice before I could see him.
“And you gone die behind this one, nigga.” I snapped my head behind me, and I saw Titan walk closer to me and the group of guys.
“Titan Samuels?” One of the guys said.
“You ain’t on the field no more, nigga. Fuck you and this bi—” before he could disrespect me, Titan was knocking the disrespect back down his throat.
I stood shocked for a moment but quickly snapped out of it and got between Titan and the man.
“Move, Tink,” he spat as glared down at me.
“No. You don’t need this and people are already watching so I know someone has recorded this shit,” I whispered harshly.
Moments later, Stacks and his brothers entered the VIP area.
“What’s going on in here, Cady?” Stacks asked.
“That bitch ass nigga snuck me over that stuck-up bitch!” The guy yelled.
“The fuck you just say?” Stacks asked.
The average person would’ve thought that I was about to get fired, but that definitely wasn’t the case. Stacks didn’t play that disrespectful shit about his employees.
“I said that bitch ass nigga snuck me over that stuck up bi—”
Before he could say it again, Stacks hit him again.
“Damn, that shit look like it hurt,” Buck laughed.
Stacks told him to shut the fuck up before he looked at me.
“Cady, you good?” He asked.
I nodded.
“Aight,” he stated.
“Nah, she’s about to leave,” Titan stated firmly.
“What?” I frowned. “I’m not leaving until my shift is over,” I sassed.
“Nah, it’s cool, Cady. That’s why his big ass is here. I already cleared it, and I’ll still pay you for the night,” Stacks stated.
I looked between the two of them and shook my head and walked off to get my things. By the time I made it to my car, Titan was already standing beside it.
“Why did you bring your big ass up here tonight showing out? I could’ve lost my job,” I fussed.
He waved me off.
“That nigga wasn’t firing you. I was trying to get back before you even came in. I wanted to chill with you and shit, so I asked Stacks to give you the night off.” He shrugged.
I shook my head and unlocked the car door with the fob, and he opened the passenger side door while I walked around the driver’s side.
“Nah, I’ll drive,” he called out.
“Where’s your car?” I looked around, and that’s when I noticed I didn’t see his truck.
“I had Graves drop me off. I didn’t think this shit through because I forgot you had this little ass car. Nigga gone be sitting in the backseat in this shit.” He frowned.
“Nigga, don’t be talking about my car. Nobody told you to get dropped off like you knew I was going to leave with you,” I spewed as I rounded the car and got into the passenger seat.
Once he closed the door, he went around the driver’s side and let the seat all the way back before he sat down.
“This car little as fuck, Tink,” he complained as he pulled out of the parking lot.
“It’s not like I had you in mind when I purchased it.” I shrugged.
I saw him glance at me before focusing back on the road. I noticed we weren’t going in the direction of my house, and I snapped my head in his direction.
“Where are we going?” I asked.
“My spot,” he countered.
“Why?”
He looked at me like I was annoying him.
“I said I wanted to chill with you... that’s why?”
“I didn’t think chilling was part of the deal.”
“How the fuck are we gone pull this shit off if we don’t spend time with each other outside of photo-ops?”
I declined to respond. Instead, I pulled my phone out and texted Nae.
Keep your eyes on my location.
Nae Bae ????: Why? What’s wrong??
Nothing... yet. Titan came to my job... punched a nigga in the mouth for calling me a bitch and said he wanted us to chill. We’re headed back to his place.
Nae Bae ????: BIIIITTCCCHHHH!!!! IKTSR!!!!
Nae Bae ????: Gone and slide that pussy across that nigga face friend then drop it on the dick ????????♀?
Her stupid ass made me laugh out loud, and I noticed Titan staring a hole in the side of my face.
“What’s funny?” he asked.
“You’re nosy.” I smirked.
He simpered before pulling into a parking garage.
He parked by his truck and got out before helping me get out.
Once we were out, he ushered me into his building and to a private elevator that led us to the eleventh floor.
When we made it to the door, he put a code in and moved to the side to allow me in.
I was in awe of how clean his place was for him to be a bachelor.
His place had a good view of the city. I didn’t even realize I hadn’t moved until he called my name.
“Tink...”
I turned and noticed that he was now shirtless.
“Huh?” I stammered.
“Why you standing over there like a hostage. Make yourself at home,” he insisted.
I still had my work clothes on, so I felt exposed in my crop top, shorts and fishnets.
“It’s okay if I take my shoes off? These boots are heavy.”
A knock was at the door, so he went to answer it while he responded.
“I said make yourself at home, Tink.”
While he opened the door, I made myself comfortable on the chair and picked up the remote when I heard a female’s voice.
“Titan, who is this?” she screeched when she saw me.
Titan ignored her and came to the couch to sit by me.
“Titan!” She yelled his name.
“Aye, who the fuck you yelling at?” He frowned.
“I asked you who this was?” she demanded again.
“I didn’t tell you the first time because it’s not your fucking business. Do what the fuck you came here to do before shit get bad for you,” he warned.
“Titan, who is that girl?” I asked him. He may not give her an answer, but he’s gone answer me.
“My chef,” he responded.
“Oh, so she can get a response, but I can’t?” she huffed.
“Aye, you can leave,” he spat, getting up from the chair.
“You’re throwing me out? For her?” she asked incredulously.
“I’m throwing you out because you can’t stay out of my business long enough to do your fucking job.”
She started snatching up her stuff, but he stopped her.
“Leave that,” he ordered.