Loyalty Over Royalty (7 page)

Chapter 11

Notorious and Whack’s flight landed back in Saint Louis around 9:50 P.M. After getting off the plane, they headed towards baggage claim where Kyra and Carmen were waiting for them. The ladies’ eyes lit up when they saw their men approaching them. They hadn’t seen them in a week, since they both were new mothers they had decided to pass up going to Atlanta with them.

“Hi baby! I missed you so much!” Kyra squealed, as she jumped up into his arms.

“Wassup boo, I missed you more!” he replied, showing every one of his perfect pearly white teeth.

“I think yo babies missed you too cuz they been cutting up! Jus crying and crying for no damn reason!”

“Aw yea that’s cuz, they know daddy gone. But daddy back now, so let’s go get my babies!” he said, laughing. He then grabbed his Ralph Lauren luggage and they headed toward the parking garage.

“So, how was your trip daddy?!” Carmen asked after breaking their long hug and kiss.

“Aw shit, you know how we do! We turn the city out wherever we go! A nigga horny as fuck though, can’t wait to get home and get some of dat!” Whack said, smacking her on her ass.

“That’s all you miss me for is this pussy!? Well nah, that’s why you can’t get none, I got my period! I fuckin came on yesterday, I’m so mad!”

“Aw well, you gon suck this dick or something, a nigga need a nut!” he replied, laughing but serious as a heart attack.

“Yea, yea, yea, I guess I can do that,” she replied, as they both laughed their way to the car. On the ride home, Whack barely said a word. The shit Rob had said before he shot him started to bother him more and more every day. The more he tried not to think about it, the more he would.
How do this nigga know about my daddy?! I ain’t never told this nigga shit. Hell, Notorious barely know about my daddy
, he thought to himself, it was starting to make him angry. His father was everything to him, and if he found out that Notorious did kill his father, he didn’t know what he would do.

“Aye nigga, you don’t hear us, what’s on yo mind?!” Notorious yelled out. They had been debating about places to go eat for the last 5 minutes and Whack hadn’t responded to any of their suggestions.

“Aw shit nigga, what yawl say, I damn near dozed off. A nigga fuckin tired!” he lied quickly.

“Yea nigga, we did have a ball! But wake yo ass up nigga, what you got a taste for?”

“It really don’t matter to me; you know I eat whateva long as it’s good!” he said, staring back out the back seat window. Carmen glanced over at him; she could tell that something was bothering him and she would find out what it was as soon as they made it home. They pulled up to Imo’s pizza and they all got out and headed in.

“I gotta take a leak; you know what I eat,” Whack stressed to Carmen as he headed to the restroom. Notorious found a table as the ladies went to order. Kyra and Carmen ordered two extra-large pizzas, one hamburger and pineapple, the other pepperoni and sausage. They also ordered two orders of hot wings and 4 large sodas. When Whack came out the restroom, he joined Notorious at the table. The ladies had decided to play the Pac Man machine while they waited for their food.

“So wassup fool, what’s yo problem? You’ve barely said a word since we got off the plane, you straight?” Notorious asked, looking Whack in the face. He could tell when something was bothering his best friend, he knew him too well.

“Aw shit, I told you I’m straight nigga; a nigga jus tired! Shit, we barely got any sleep the whole week we was gone.” Whack laughed, trying to make him believe he was telling the truth. He wasn’t about to tell him what was really bothering him, mainly because the nigga he got the information from could’ve just been trying to talk his way out of death. Until he knew for sure what Rob said were facts, he planned to act normal.

“Well nigga, you betta get use to this shit; we got plenty mo trips of no sleep!” Notorious said, chuckling. “But look, on some real shit,” he began to whisper and scoot in closer so that the ladies couldn’t hear, “I need you to help me out with something. I wanna propose to Kyra but I want the shit to be extra special! I want it to be so extravagant that it make her shed a million tears of joy. I want her to remember the moment forever!”

“Okay, okay, okay so you want it to be here or you wanna go away?” Whack replied, while rubbing his chin, as if he had something in mind already. Despite all the shit he was thinking in his head, he was going to be there for his best friend. He couldn’t let what a snake ass nigga told him come between him and his day one. Notorious had been looking out for him since day one, and until he had proof he decided to not let it bother him.

“I wanna go somewhere beautiful! Somewhere with a beach and looks amazing when the sun set.”

“Aw yea nigga, you tryna do that shit the boss way I see! Did you tell Carm about it yet? You know she good when it come to shit like this!” Whack assured him.

“Nah, not yet, cuz I can’t never get they ass apart. You know they ass stay with each other when they not with us and shit, they always together when they is with us!” he chuckled.

“Yea, you ain’t lyin, we’ll figure it out. I’ll just talk to Carmen bout it when we get home.”

The ladies were walking back toward the table, so they ended their conversation quickly. “What yawl over her talking about so important that yawl had to shut up when yawl seen us coming?!” Carmen asked, as she took a seat.

“See, that’s yo problem; you too damn nosey! You jus gotta know every damn thing huh?!” Whack stated with a smirk on his face.

“Shut up! I jus know yawl some lil sneaky bastards. Yawl bet not be up to no good, cuz I promise I’ll fuck you up, Rashad! And my brother know better than to play with my girl, cuz she plays no games!” Carmen seethed.

“Aww, shut the fuck up! You always so full of animosity ready to snap on somebody. Chill the fuck out! Cuz you ain’t gon burst a grape if it was a fruit fight over this way. We could’ve been talking about doing something special for yawl asses. Shit, if we was, yo smart mouth ass done fucked that up!” Whack snapped. He hated when Carmen got an attitude for nothing. She was always ready to pop off, but he shut that shit down real quick. Carmen grew silent. She realized she had overstepped her boundaries and, by Whack’s tone, she knew if she said another word, it would be trouble.

“Order number 47!” the Imo’s worker yelled out. Notorious and Whack got up to get their order.

“Girl, I don’t know why you be playing with Whack; you know he nuttier that a banana nut cake!” Kyra chuckled.

“So! I am too. The only reason I ain’t say shit is cuz yawl here and I will never disrespect him in front of anyone. But if we were alone he would’ve got it and you know!” Carmen shot back, rolling her eyes and cracking a smirk.

“Plus, I like when he check me like that though, it gets me all moist!” They both fell out in laughter.

“Fuck so damn funny over here?” Whack spat as he was sitting the food in his hands down on the table.

“See, that’s yo problem now; you too damn nosey!” Carmen shot. She and Kyra then looked at each other and broke out in laughter again.

“Aw iight, you got my ass back! It’s all good.” They all began to laugh.

“You know my lil sister always got a comeback. She wouldn’t be my lil sister if she didn’t!” Notorious said.

“Yea, so you know the shit I gotta deal with,” Whack replied.

“Well, you wanted her, you got her my nigga! Ain’t no take backs!” The four continued to laugh and enjoy their meal. When they were finished, they headed to Grams to get their babies.

Chapter 12

Notorious, Kyra, Carmen, and Whack sat in first class conversing on their way to Miami, FL. Him, Whack, and Carmen spent a lot of time and money putting together this trip to make it just right for his proposal. Kyra had no clue what she was in for, she thought they were just going on a regular vacation just for fun. “Ooh, I can’t wait to see how beautiful Miami is, I’m so excited!” Kyra squealed excitedly. 

“Me either girl, I can just picture it in my head!” Carmen chimed.

“Well, I jus can’t wait to see that booty in that Coogie two piece I bought you yesterday!” Notorious told Kyra, as he was rubbing his hands together and licking his lips.

“Is that right? Cuz I shol can’t wait to put it on for you!” She winked her eye, leaning over to plant a soft kiss on his big juicy lips.

“Whack bought me a Coogie swimsuit too, knowing yawl, probably got em together,” Carmen stated.

“We did! You already know, what’s wrong with that? We must got good taste though cuz yawl like em!”

“We love em! Yawl jus make sure the world know we best friends, yawl stay buying us matching shit,” Kyra said, laughing.

“Aye, don’t try and put that shit off on us; yawl was buying matching shit before us. We jus kept the shit goin!” Whack chimed in.

“I mean, it’s no big deal; we think it’s cute. Besides, that’s my best friend. If I wanted to be like anyone, it would be her so it’s all good!” Carmen stressed, winking her eye at Kyra.

“I know this damn plane got my ears poppin like a muthafucka,” Whack spat, digging his finger in his ear.

“Nigga that’s why I always chew gum. I be telling you that shit work, but nah, you don’t listen,” Notorious told him.

“Yea, yea, yea, nigga jus give me a piece and shut up!” he replied.

Notorious reached in his pants pocket and threw the gum at Whack’s chest. “Here Ole crybaby ass nigga!” he laughed. The four continued to joke and enjoy their flight until they landed. As they departed the plane, Notorious playfully smacked Kyra’s booty. They headed to baggage claim to get their bags, then headed to pick up their rental car. After getting the car, they headed to the hotel to freshen up and get settled. When they got to the hotel, they checked in and went their separate ways to their rooms. When Kyra and Notorious got to their suite, she couldn’t believe how big and over the top it was. It actually looked like an apartment. It had a bedroom, a connected living room, and dining room. There was also a full kitchen with a mini bar and 2 full bathrooms. The bedroom had a California King sized bed with a connected bathroom that had a huge jacuzzi tub in the middle of the floor. The room was immaculate, and Kyra couldn’t wait to use the hot tub. She had a few tricks for Notorious and couldn’t wait to use them. On the other hand, Notorious could wait. He wanted to save the hot tub action for the night of his proposal. Whack and his sister planned to deck the room out while him and Kyra were out on a dinner date the following night.

“So babe, what are we gonna do? It’s still super early,” Kyra asked, wrapping her arms around Notorious neck as he sat on the edge of the bed flicking through the TV to see what channels were available to them.

“Whatever you wanna do, it’s yo world boo!” he replied, leaning his head back and kissing her on the lips.

“Well, I wanna go out there,” Kyra squealed, jumping up to open the curtains and showing the view of the beautiful beach and palm trees.

“Yes! I was hoping you would say that. Go put that swimsuit on girl!” he said, smacking her on her soft plump ass. Kyra then ran to freshen up and get ready for the beach.

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“Oh my gosh baby, it’s soooo beautiful here!” Carmen squealed and jumped on Whack’s back as he glared out the window at the beach. Their room was identical to Notorious and Kyra’s, besides a little different décor. “Yea, it is pretty dope, huh?”

“Dope as hell! I wish I was being proposed to,” she teased while kissing him on his neck.

“Is that right?” Whack asked with a confused look on his face. Good thing his back was turned and Carmen couldn’t see.
Is this crazy girl reading my mind?
he thought to himself. Little did Carmen know, he did bring a ring to propose to her. Him and Notorious figured since her and Kyra did everything else together, why not share that moment together too. “Jus be patient boo, you know I got you, and when the time come, it will be just as beautiful as this!” Whack assured her but trying to throw her off at the same time. He then let Carmen off of his back and turned to give her a passionate kiss. (Buzz, buzz, buzz) His phone began to ring, interrupting their kiss. He pulled the phone out of his pocket to look at the screen, it was Notorious. “Waddup fool,” Whack answered.

“Get yawl nasty asses dressed and meet us out on the beach!” he replied, chuckling.

“Nigga, we ain’t even doin nothing, so shut the fuck up.” He laughed. “But iight, we’ll meet yawl out there in a min.” He hung up the phone.

“Come on baby, let’s get ready so we can meet them out on the beach!” Whack said, cupping her plump ass, picking her up wrapping her legs around his waist, and walking to the bathroom so they could get dressed.

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When Notorious and Kyra got outside to the beach, Whack and Carmen were already there waiting for them.

“It’s about fuckin time yawl decided to show! We been out here thirty minutes and shit; it took Carmen ass a good hour to get ready, so what the fuck took yawl so long?!” Whack asked with a smirk.

“Well, I was ready but Kyra, on the other hand, wanted to be nasty!”

“Stop lyin punk, that was all you! I kept telling you bring yo ass on, we ain’t have time for sex and you kept goin anyway,” Kyra intervened.

“And his ass was talkin about us! Something told me to gone in get my nut off, I was shol about to!” Whack laughed while rubbing Carmen on the booty.

“Where the drinks at? Yawl ain’t got no drinks?! Yawl betta put them ID’s to work; we paid a grip for them muthafuckas!” Notorious stressed jokingly, referring to the fake ID’s him and Whack had to purchase for him, Kyra, and Carmen. Whack and Carmen were still 19, Kyra had just turned 20 but she was still under the drinking age. The ID’s were on point though, it had their faces, and same exact date of birth, they just switched the year to make them older. They tested them a few places to make sure they worked before bringing them on the trip. The worst thing they could do was get busted with a fake ID in Miami.

“Nigga, we was waiting on yawl ass so we can party together. So since we all here, now we can get drinks!” Carmen told her big brother. The four made their way to the beach bar to order drinks. Kyra and Carmen ordered strawberry daiquiris, Notorious and Whack ordered Courvoisier and coke. They quickly downed their first drink and immediately ordered their second. Feeling the effects of the liquor, the ladies were ready to have fun and enjoy the beach.

“I can’t believe I’m experiencing something so fuckin beautiful!” tipsy Kyra screamed as she stood with her arms spread and her head tilted back as her long, black, straightened hair blew in the wind. It really was beautiful. The sand was pretty and white, and the sky was as clear as the crystal clear blue water. The beach was full of beautiful ladies with brick house bodies and men who could pass for body builders and fitness trainers.

“We should go ask them if we could join their game!” Carmen cooed, as she spotted some people playing male vs. female volleyball.

“Yea, we should, let’s go!” Kyra squealed excitedly, as they got up and ran towards the game, Notorious and Whack trailed.

“Excuse me!” Kyra yelled out to no one in particular, “Is it okay if we join your game?!” she asked politely.

“Sure! Why not?! We’re kicking their ass anyway, so it’s about time for a new game!” a blonde, blue eyed petite girl replied with a warm sincere smile. Kyra and Carmen joined the girls’ side while Notorious and Whack joined the guys.

“Iight, yawl got some winners on yawl team now, no more losing!” Whack laughed as he picked up the ball and got into his serving stance. He threw the ball up and swung his fist, missing the whole ball. Everybody broke out in laughter.

“I don’t know how that’s going to happen, this guy can’t even serve!” the boyfriend of the blonde girl stated as he laughed hysterically. Whack joined in on the laughter; he was just really clowning around. He knew how to play volleyball very well. Before his life was turned upside down and his parents were still living, he played volleyball every year at summer camp. He was one of the best players and he still acquired the skill.

“Okay, I’m stop playin with yawl, heads up!” he chuckled and served the ball perfectly across the net. Carmen jumped up and smacked the ball, shooting it right back to the guys’ side. Notorious jumped up to smack it but missed, causing it to hit the sand.

“Ahhh Ha! One for us, nothing for yawl!” Kyra cheered, jumping up and down.

“Aw hush, we jus getting started. Now don’t be mad when we win!” Notorious replied. The game went on and on until the guys finally won 21-19. The other couples went their separate ways, and the four of them made their way back to the bar to boost back up their buzz. It was later in the day and the sun was setting, so this time, they took shots.

“Can we get 4 double shots of Hennessy please?” Notorious asked the bartender, as he laid the money for the shots and a hefty tip on the bar. The bartender did as he was asked. They downed the first set of shots and Notorious repeated the order. After downing the second set, it was party time. The four decided to entertain and enjoy each other’s company until they decided to head to the room and turn it in. Notorious and Whack had a big day ahead of them.

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Kyra rolled over in the California King and noticed that Notorious was missing. She got out of the bed and began to search the suite in hope to find him.
Where the hell this nigga go and didn’t wake me
? she thought to herself, as she began to get frustrated. Not a minute later, him, Whack, and Carmen came strolling in with breakfast.

“Good morning beautiful, did you sleep good?” Notorious asked, as he gave her a wet peck on the lips.

“Yea, I did, until I rolled over and noticed you were gone! Why you ain’t wake me up?!” she spat. She was in full spoiled brat mode at this point.

“Shit, I tried; you was knocked the fuck out. I told you we was goin to get breakfast and you said go ahead. So, we went and I just brought you some back.” Kyra had a puzzled look on her face; she knew she had a few drinks but she didn’t think she was that drunk. She apologized to Notorious and grabbed the styrofoam container with her food in it. He brought her pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and grits. Kyra was starving, so it didn’t take her long to devour the breakfast.

“Oh yeah babe, I bought you a ora… Damn, you done already?!” Notorious stopped in mid-sentence as he was walking back in the dining area. He had just run to the restroom and came back and her plate was already clean.

“I was hungry dang; I want some more!” she replied with a big grin.

Damn, you a lil greedy muthafucka! How yo lil ass eat like that?!” Whack joked. Carmen agreed.

“Aye, yawl betta get the fuck off my woman! She can eat as much as she want!” Notorious barked playfully.

“That’s right, tell em baby!” Kyra got up, giving him a sloppy peck on the lips.

“I promise yawl make my ass hurt! Anyway… what the fuck we doin today?!” Carmen spat while rolling her eyes and twirling the gum in her mouth around her finger.

“Well, we sending yawl shopping; we got some business to handle while we out here,” Notorious stated. He wanted them away, so he and Whack could prepare their proposals. Carmen was supposed to be in on the proposal for Kyra but she had no idea she was getting proposed to as well. She just thought she was going shopping to keep Kyra away for them.

“Make sure yawl buy something for dinner tonight too. Something elegant,” Whack demanded.

“Nigga, you don’t even know what ELEGANT mean! Nigga, spell ELEGANT!” Notorious teased, as he laughed hysterically.

“Nigga, you got me fucked up. I do know what the fuck elegant mean, I’m very educated nigga! E-L-E-G-A-N-T! ELEGANT NIGGA!” Whack hissed. Notorious, Kyra, and Carmen were laughing so hard, tears were coming from their eyes.

“I promise, yawl are fuckin hilarious!” Kyra stated, holding her stomach while trying to catch her breath.

“I promise, there is never a dull moment with they asses!” Carmen agreed. After laughing and joking a bit more, Notorious and Whack gave the ladies $10,000 apiece and sent them on their way.

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Kyra and Carmen made their way to “The Falls”, one of the hottest malls in Miami. Upon arrival they saw one of the favorite stores, Bloomingdale’s. They immediately made their way in the store to see what hot new items they could purchase. As Kyra walked pass the Versace section, she noticed a bag that caught her eye and she had to have it.

“Ooh bitch, look at this bag; I’m bout to get this!” she called out to Carmen. Carmen made her way over to her friend, who was eyeing the bag as if she wanted to slop it up with a biscuit.

“Aw shit yea! That muthafucka dope!” she agreed, as she was thinking about getting her one in the opposite color.

“Yes and it’s only $1,600! I’m buying it!” Kyra squealed as she grabbed the big navy blue leather bag, with the big gold Versace emblem on the front off the rack. Carmen then grabbed the exact same bag but in red. Carmen noticed that they also had the matching heels, so they decided to get them too.