Chapter 33
“Don’t be nervous, Desi,” Remedy prepped, zipping her into the dress that Eden gushed over when they first met. With Remedy’s body expanding to house the growing bundle of joy, fitting it anytime soon was out of the question.
“And this dress, Rem. I can’t afford to think about this dress,” Desi complained.
“Alright, Des. You’re tripping. That first night we did amateur night because you had this grand idea to make money fast, meet a baller and get pulled out of the club. What did you tell me?” Remedy asked, spinning her around and peering into her made-up face.
“You can’t be nervous with an ass like that, you’re going to have those men eating out your hand,” Desi repeated, rolling her eyes. “And I was right. How many months out the club and you’re pregnant, married, living your dreams and smiling?”
“And you are about to be signed to Trae Way MB. All you have to do is believe in yourself. You can sing some of the best into a corner. You were built for this. If you could make me believe in myself, I’m going to return the favor.
You wanted out the club, out the hood, sing like your life depends on it,” Remedy coached.
“I believe in you and I want to see you win because dare I admit it, you are my only friend.”
Desi grinned and snapped her fingers. “I told you I was going to be your friend.”
Remedy laughed and rolled her eyes. “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Get out there and make me proud.”
“Okay,” Desi breathed. “One thing though.”
“What’s that?” Remedy asked, clasping a bracelet around her wrist.
“When I get on, can you be my stylist? Like you don’t have to travel with my godbaby and all. I just want The Remedy touch. You make everything better,” Desi shared.
“I can do that. But first, go get on the stage and make MB believe in you like I do,” Remedy said, hyping her up. “I’ll be up top.”
Before Remedy could leave the dressing room, Desi grabbed her and hugged her.
“You’re my only friend too. Thank you for keeping me around,” Desi said with a sniffle.
“Don’t worry about it. I got you,” Remedy spoke, holding her pinky out. “Go get your deal, girl. Our next issue is dedicated to whoever gets this deal tonight. I want you on the cover.”
With that, Desi kissed her cheek in thanks and Remedy left her to finish getting ready. In the VIP section of Club Genesis, Remedy was met by Eden.
“You look so good. You’re glowing,” Eden praised hugging her. “This is my sister, Staysha. Staysha, Remedy.”
“I’ve been dying to meet you. Eden said you were a hell of a visionary,” Staysha complimented. “I know she has you tied up with Vibrance but I’m going to need you at the modeling agency too. You ever thought about making your services a business of your own?”
“I’ve given it some thought,” Remedy shared.
“Well, this is the sign that you stop thinking and step into your lane, girl. We have so many brands who need your eye,” Eden replied. “Remedy, this is your time to be everything you dreamt about.”
“Eden, thank you very much for seeing me,” Remedy hummed.
“Listen, I needed someone to see me too. I got you, girl. Let me introduce you to Maximus, Keon, and Brody.”
“And don’t pay Brody much mind, he’s like this all the time,” Staysha added to Eden’s comment.
Remedy watched the men talk and laugh amongst themselves before the women appeared. Like they were talking about something they had no business talking about, they straightened up. Eden and Staysha drifted to their men, while Erys stepped out and wrapped his arms around her.
“Remedy,” Maximus spoke up. “I heard a lot of amazing things about you. It’s nice to meet you.”
Remedy smiled. “Huge fan. Thank you for coming out to hear the talent Erys and Tone have been working with. I think they’re really something special.”
“I’ve done a lot of shit in the street with your husband. One thing he’s always gotten right was music. I trust his ear,” Maximus complimented. “Now do I trust him to keep peace in negotiations…”
Remedy and Maximus sounded off in tandem. “Absolutely not.”
“Hey now, I’m peaceful,” Erys defended.
Keon, Maximus, and Tone sounded off. “No, you’re not.”
After the laughter settled over the group, the showcase began and Remedy leaned her body against Erys. “You’re about to be bigger than you thought. Like Don status.”
“No matter how big this gets out here, as long as I got you, I’m good.” Erys kissed the side of her face.
Remedy held his hand. “I’m not going anywhere, Franklin.”
“Good, ‘cause I’m not letting you go.”
Jamani had captured the audience and so eloquently introduced Desi to the stage. Remedy liked him. He was a breath of fresh air and his sound was what the industry was missing. The young kids weren’t influenced to listen to anyone with a conscience, just a bunch of mumble rap and false narratives.
When Desi took the stage, she did exactly what Remedy knew she was capable of – bringing the house down. Maximus didn’t even sit through the rest of the show. He looked over at Erys and said, “both of them in the office on Monday. We got deals to make.”
Remedy nudged him. “I told you. Big.”