“Myome, if you hang up this phone I’m gon’ show up and show the fuck out.”
At this point, arguing with him would take longer than answering his question.
“I haven’t had lunch yet but I’ll call you after rehearsal and we can eat while I do my makeup.”
“I’ll hold you to that. Stay hydrated, alright?”
“I will. I promise.”
“A’ight. Have a good rehearsal then.”
“Thank you. Have a good session,” I countered.
“Thank you.”
I hung up with a stupid grin on my face, climbed up, and quickly rushed into formation.
Retta didn’t give me any shit about my call since it ended up being beneficial to the entire group thankfully. Now that I knew I had a big industry party to attend tonight, I got my second wind. I floated through the next full run through, and when we finished ,we agreed to meet at Charm’s spot to do our makeup and get dressed.
Of course by the time it was time for us to actually meet, Retta switched up and told us she’d meet us at the event. I wasn’t mad about it honestly. I understood Charm thought hanging out would be helpful in creating a successful working relationship but I was good with just seeing Retta at mandatory outings.
I picked up Chinese food and video called Drix so we could talk and I could eat. He was in the studio working on something but told everyone to take a twenty-minute break to give me his undivided attention.
After we hung up, I got ready for the night and Charm and I each took three shots before Drix and Rome rolled up in Rome’s car.
Drix hopped out when he saw us walking out of the front door and left the door open. He gestured toward it.
“You can hop in the front, Charm.”
“You sure?”
“Yeah. I’ll ride in the backseat with wifey.” He whistled as I got closer. “Fine ass.”
I rolled my eyes but a grin took over my face as he yanked the backseat door open for me.
“You like it?” I did a slow little spin for him to fully see the form-fitting dress I’d picked out.
“I like it.” He licked his lips as I closed the space between us.
He grabbed my waist before I could climb into the car and kissed me, gesturing for me to hop in. He followed me inside and had a hand on my knee before we even pulled off.
When we got to the building, Retta was already waiting outside.
“If you want your coworker in here, you better get her because I’m not,” Drix deadpanned.
I hit him in the arm lightly, turned toward Retta and waved her over.
“Excuse me!” she said loudly and pushed her way between two women to walk over to me and Drix. “Hey, Drix. Hey, Rome.” She grinned and patted her dress down.
“What’s up?” Rome gave her his dazzling smile.
Drix didn’t say a word. He grabbed my hand in his and led me straight to the front of the line.
“Drix,” he told security. “And I should be set up for a plus four.”
“Yes, sir. We have it right here.”
“Cool. This me.” He nudged his head toward me and we walked past security to the side so he could verify Rome, Charm, and Retta as well.