Keith

I walked into my house and headed to the living room, plopping down on the couch. Exhaling, I pulled at my tie then relaxed.

Another no by another bank. I've been trying my hardest to get a loan for a building. I want to open a barber shop but that shit don't look like it's gone happen.

Ever since I left April's shop I've been cutting hair at my house because I don't want to go work somewhere else. Im one of the best barbers in Atlanta, I know my own shop will be crazy successful.

All I need is that one person to give me the money I need. I probably could've saved up for my own shop but having Brittany down my back has been a bad thing. Every day she wants to do something or go somewhere and like an idiot I'm all for it.

I tell her about me wanting to get my own shop and it's like she don't even hear me.

Footsteps came down the stairs then she soon appeared and sat on the couch next to me. Honestly I wanted to be alone right now. She's basically moved in here.

"Where you been?" She asked.

"I told you I had to meet with a bank today."

"For what?"

"To open my shop. Do you even pay attention when I'm talking you?"

"Yes I do, it just slipped my mind. But from your demeanor, I'm guessing things didn't go well."

"Yeah. My business plan just ain't standing out for them I guess. All I need is a damn loan for a building I don't understand why that shit is so hard."

"Maybe you should just give up Keith. There are plenty other shops that I'm sure would love to have you work there. You're wasting time going to these banks."

Exhaling I got up and stretched. "I'm about to jump in the shower then probably head over to my moms."

"Can I join you in the shower?"

"Ima pass on that." I headed upstairs to the bathroom. All of her make up and feminine shit was all over the counter and it just made me even more frustrated.

I decided to skip the shower and just leave. I headed out to my car and made my way to my moms. Hopefully today she ain't on no nonsense.

When I got to her house there was another car outside and I knew it belonged to my little sister. Why can't I escape the bullshit today?

After sitting there contemplating if I should get out, I finally did and headed inside.

"Ma, where you at?" I yelled.

"Living room." She responded.

I headed in there.

"You look nice." She added.

"Thanks." I gave her a hug and kiss then sat down. "Kayla here?"

"Yeah, she's just grabbing a few things. She'll be gone soon."

I nodded.

"So where you coming from?" My mom asked.

"Had a meeting with bank about a loan for my shop. Didn't go too well though."

"Aww, why not?"

"I don't think my business proposal is catchy enough. I worked hard on it but I guess it wasn't hard enough."

"Keith I've always taught you to save money. Why are you relying on a loan? You have to pay that back, you have to worry about interest and going into debt it's too much."

"I know but with me not being in a shop no more I really haven't been cutting hair unless it's my loyal clients. So I've been dipping into my savings and I've been doing a lot of other reckless spending."

She rolled her eyes and sat back. "What does that mean exactly?"

"I've just been doing things that I normally don't now that I have time on my hands. Going out, shopping, a bunch of stupid shit."

"And where's Brittany during all of this?"

"Anyway, what you cooking for dinner?"

"Since you're changing the subject I'm guessing that's who you've been spending your money on."

"Isn't that what a man supposed to do? Take care of his woman?"

"That girl isn't your wife. You're not obligated to take care of her."

"I'm sure if this was April you wouldn't have a problem."

"If this was April we wouldn't even be having this conversation!"

"I've had a rough day. I thought coming here would make it better but it's always something. Every time I come around you wanna talk about April, you complain about Brittany. Just be happy that I'm happy Ma."

"First of all, you brought up April not me. But you're right, as long as you're happy, I'm satisfied."

All though I knew she didn't probably mean it, I'm not even going to continue to talk about this. Pulling out my phone. Footsteps came down the stairs then into the living room. I slouched down further in my seat.

"Okay, I got everything I need. I'm gonna head back to cam- Oh, hey Keith." Kayla said.

I glanced at her and nodded.

"I guess everybody still hates Kayla. You and April broke up so what's the issue? Shouldn't you be over it?"

"Your little lies messed up my relationship." I got up and headed into the kitchen to find me something to eat. There was some left overs from yesterday so I warmed me up some. Jumping up on the counter I opened up my phone and headed on Instagram. It was the same shit on my timeline but there was a post from Chris that caught my eye.

It was two buildings.

@chrisbrownofficial Blessings @aprilshowers

Damn, so she bought a new location.

My thumb wandered over her name, then I finally caught the courage to press it. For some reason I got nervous, I haven't been on her page in a while.

I pulled up the most recent picture that she posted.

@Aprilshowers Life is Gucci 😁

She posted it two days ago but she looked amazing. Every hair color fits her perfectly. I hit like by 'mistake' then started scrolling through her other pictures.

"Just go apologize to the girl." My mom said sneaking up behind me.

I quickly locked my phone and sat it on the counter. "Damn Ma, let it be known you sneaking up behind somebody."

"Why? So you won't be caught lurking?"

I laughed, climbing off the counter to grab my food. Who taught her about lurking?

"I wasn't lurking."

"Oh okay. But I do think you should go talk to her, she could really help you with your business plan."

"Her dad bought her shop. She didn't have to struggle for it."

"You know what cracks me up? When you do talk about her now, you always put her down like she hurt you or something. Did she cheat? Are you two not telling me the full story?"

"I don't put her down I'm just tired of talking about April! I moved on let me be happy Ma!"

"Okaaaaaay grumpy pants. I'm just trying to get the bottom of things that's all."

"We just didn't work out, end of story."

"Alright. Anyway I was going to suggest we go out to eat and maybe I can help you out with your business plan for your building but I guess you're fine with leftovers."

I quickly put my plate away. "Let's go, I'll eat that later."

"Let me go grab my purse and shoes." She walked away.

My LED light went off on my phone. I picked it up off the counter and it was text from Chris.

Chris - April's selling her old salon, I thought you might be interested. - 5:17pm

Never thought he'd talk to me again.

I am - 5:19pm

Chris - Let me find out all the info, I'll get back with you - 5:22pm

Good looking out! - 5:25pm

"Keith let's go!"

I know April probably doesn't want anything to do with me but this is an opportunity I can't pass up on.

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