"Where the party at?"

Jaylen POV

  "Kaiba or Yugi?" "Aht aht. Go wash yo ass first then I'll answer." "OK dad." he grumbled as he grabbed his things and headed to the bathroom. I grabbed my bags and started to put my things away. I think we should be good for a moment. Now I just need a job, I'm not trynna spend all that money while I'm here. I still have school coming up. I snapped out of my thoughts and  walked back into the living room. "Did you see your boy shoot that 3?" he asked, scaring the hell outta me. "Nigga announce yourself. Shit." I said grabbing my chest. He sucked his teeth. "Man this my crib. If you don't get your scary ass on." he said grabbing the bags from me an walking into the kitchen. 

  "Punk ass." I mumbled as I took a seat on the couch. "You mad?" he asked as I turned my head slowly in his direction. "Stay mad then." he said as I laughed. "That was so corny." "It got you to laugh so mission accomplished." he said. "Yeah yeah yeah." "So back to the question at hand. Kaiba or Yugi?" "Yugi hands down. He has more of a balance between the two whereas Kaiba focuses more on power. That's his down fall." I finished as he nodded his head. "Good point." Now that the ice breakers was done. Let's get to the real questions. "Who's Kayla?" I began. "Some girl I talk to. She's not the jealous type or anything so you don't gotta worry about drama from her." he said as I nodded my head. "Where are you from and how did you get here?" he asked as I quickly tried to formulate an appropriate answer. 

  "Jersey and the city was getting to dangerous so I decided to pack my shit up and get on the first plane out. Didn't really have a set destination so here I am." I laughed as he stared at me. Please believe that lie. "Uh OK. Makes sense. Do you have any family?" "No. They're all over but none are here." I said as he nodded. "Explains why you were sleeping on a bench." "Speaking of benches, why did you take me in the first place?" I asked as he scratched his neck. "To be honest, I really don't know the exact reason why. Of course I could've minded my business and continued to jog but when I saw you laying there, I felt bad because from the looks of things, you clearly didn't have family or any personal belongings. Let alone a place to stay, so something just said give him a place to stay. Now I'm not gonna front, I was thinking about kicking you out the next day but I then thought back to you maybe not having anyone and decided against it. P coming here only made things worse. So I had no choice."

  "Well I thank you for letting me stay here. I really do appreciate it." "No problem. Besides you seem pretty chill." he said as I laughed. "So what do you do for a living? This place is pretty nice and expensive. You not a drug dealer are you?" I said as he laughed. "Nah I'm not a drug dealer. I'm a stock trader." he said as I raised my eyebrows. "Well alrighty then black wolf on wall street. That's impressive!" I said as he smiled. "So have you ever seen the New York Stock exchange in person?" I asked him. "Yeah a few times to be exact. I'm not gonna lie though, this shit can get stressful. So if you hear me yelling one day, it's because of that." he said as I laughed but took a  mental note. "What did you use to do for a living?" "Be a whore." I said as he stared at me. "For men." I said as his mouth dropped open. I instantly started laughing. "I'm just fucking with you. Your face was priceless." "That shit ain't funny. You almost had a nigga concerned and shit." he said clutching his heart. Funny thing is, that was actually what I was. Involuntarily of course.

  "I used to work in a bakery though." I said recalling the job I had before I met that bastard. "So you know how to make some sweets? Aww shit I done lucked up and got the plug. Now when I get high, I ain't gotta worry about buying shit from the store." he said jumping for joy. "Now first of all, I didn't sign up for that and second, I don't know if I still got it like that." I said laughing. "Well we just gonna have to see then. Do you plan on looking for work out here?" "He asked as I nodded my head. "Yeah. Can't sit here and wait for you all day. Besides you and Kayla might be doing the nasty. I ain't trynna hear no live action porn." I said as he bust out laughing. "Well at least you got some respect." he said as I laughed. "Oh and I'm also a Dietitian. I just do trading on the side." "Oh wow. You got money money huh? Does the schedules every clash with each other?" I asked genuinely interested. "Nah. Seeing as though I can trade whenever I want, I typically do that when I'm done my actually job. P is also a Dietitian. We work together." he said as I nodded my head. 

  I could care less for peasant but it was nice that he had an actual job besides being a rabid animal. "How long have you known him?" "Since we were in middle school. That's my dawg for life right there." I said with a  fist on his chest. "OK DMX, pipe down." I said now turning the TV on. "I see you finally know how to work the remote." he joked. "Ha ha very funny." I said rolling eyes. "What you want to eat?" he asked now getting up. "It doesn't matter. Surprise me." I shrugged. "One cow tongue it is." he said as I whipped my head in his direction. "I ain't mean literally!" "Relax, relax, I'm just fucking with you. I got ya." he said as he was trying to compose himself after laughing. "Ight, ight. It wasn't that funny." I said as I went back to my phone and group text. "I'm surprised that thing ain't die yet." he said as my phone did just that. Right before I sent my message too. 

  "What kinda of- you know what, I'm not even gonna ask." I said as I went to the room and plugged it in the charger. "The food is almost ready." he said as I took my seat by the bar. I watched as he concentrated on the food. "You know for the dietitian, that doesn't look very healthy." I said trying to peek over his shoulder though. "This coming from the guy whole had 2 and a half plates food yesterday. Big ass servings too might I add." he said laughing as I slumped back down in the chair. I turned my attention to the now night skyline. I'm not gonna lie, he really has a beautiful view. I got up out my chair and took a look down at the hustle and bustle of the late night strollers. "What made you choose this?" I blurted. 

  "For that view right there. I mean when I was house hunting, I felt like something was missing in most of them. Don't get me wrong, some of them were a hit or miss. However, when I got here and took a look out the window, this view was what sold me the most. The overall design of the house came second." he said as I heard a plate clash against the table, signaling that the food was done. "Ooooo scallops!" I said as he laughed. "OK Bobby Flay" "Nah I'm G Garvin." he said as he crossed his arms." "So hype." I said as I walked back to the table. "You gonna say grace?" he asked as I nodded my head. "Let us bow our heads." I said as I began to bless this meal. Once I was done, I wasted no time digging in. "Well it's safe to say that I won't have lunch for tomorrow." he laughed as that made me feel a little bad. "Sorry. The food was good." "You good. You don't have to apologize." he laughed. I finished up the food and discarded the trash. I actually decided to make his lunch as I was doing dishes.

  "I said it was cool. You could've finished it." he said as I shook my head. "It's OK. I insist. Besides, I'm full anyway." I said as he shrugged. "Ight I'm gonna take a shower and head to bed." I said as he nodded his head and walked over to the couch. "Welcome to Denver Jaylen. I hope you like it here." he said as I smiled before walking away. Me too.

1 month later...                 

  In the past few weeks, I've gotten to meet Benji's friends. They're actually pretty chill and funny like he is. We went to the bowling alley/karaoke place as promised. It turns out that he can actually sing. I keep pestering him about why he doesn't take it serious but he just shrugs and says that's not his thing. That and the fact that fame changes people, so he rather stay and underground/unknown artist. He told me he'd make me an EP since I keep begging him for music. See I knew he was a real one. Me and Bobby have gotten tight. I feel like he's cool peoples. Not gonna say I trust him or anyone else just yet because it's still to early to judge. he's actually getting me a key to the place soon since he's tired of e waiting on him.  I've been introduced to Kayla. She's a very pretty girl. She seems to have this glow to her whenever she's around him, it's so cute. 

  Me and peasant still aren't cool. We almost came to blows over me watching a movie that Bobby wanted to see. This nigga kept calling me a free loader and throwing snide remarks at me. Even Bobby was getting annoyed. I beamed the remote at the spot where he was, inches away from his face and the rest was history. He may be bigger then me but I ain't no bitch. Of course Bobby broke it up and sent him on his way as we finished the movie. Roman has successfully made it to New York and is actually loving his position. He said it took him a minute to get use to the people and traffic though. When I brought up the money, he said he was actually giving me the other half. Once I get a bank account that is. As for me, I've gotten pretty adjusted to be a citizen here. I'm not gonna say I know everything but I do know my way around town at least. I haven't really been touching my money like that because Benji or Bobby would always pay for me. 

  I'm currently in the process of trying to get some forms of identification but I was having no luck since I was basically a blank slate. I'm also looking for a job, but even that's a hassle due to me not having experience nor any forms of ID.  Jesus be a fence right now. "So when you coming up here again." Dion asked as I stared at him on the screen. "In 5 more months Dion." I laughed. "I mean you could've came sooner." he mumbled. "Boy shut up." Malika interjected. I sighed before I answered. "Dion, how would that even be possible? I have no forms of identification whatsoever? It was just a struggle to get here. I literally jumped on the first flight out going anywhere. Just as long as I wasn't staying there. If it wasn't for the flight attendant, I'd probably be dead." "I-" "Yes I know you would/can come and get me but you know damn well I'm not gonna let you spend close to a $600 on plane tickets when you need all of your money for school."        

  "I have to get myself together. I have to walk my own path before I can ask you guys to come along. ThoughI could've done some things differently when I got here, I don't regret taking a leap of faith. Or stupidity, depending on which angle you look at it.  All I can say is that I have to do this for me. Don't wait for me. I'll catch up to you guys in no time." I concluded. "Bu-" "I just miss you so much." Malika blurted out, causing me to smile. "I miss you too baby girl." "I'm glad you said that though because it was something we needed to hear. You've been through so much and right now you just need to focus on you like you said. Though I'm not fully trusting of this 'Bobby' person, I'm glad he gave you a place to stay. I gotta thank Benji for being a good acquaintance and helping you around the city too." she smiled at me. Yes I gave the the rundown of how everything came to be when I first landed, got cursed clean the fuck out but they were appreciative after the dust settled. Dion wasn't saying nothing, just staring. "Don't be like that. " Malika snapped. 

  He sighed before he spoke. "I know and you're right. Both of you. You do deserve a break as well as some time to live your life. Even though it can't make up for the years that was stolen from you, you still deserve it. I just need these months to hurry up and go past so we can take a vacation before the semester starts." he said as I perked up. "Vacation?! Love that for us." I said as we all laughed. "I just walked into my hopefully new job. I'm going to call you guys back. Wish me luck." "Good luck baby boy. Love you." they said in unison. "Love y'all too." I said as I hung up the phone. I'm glad we get to have our weekly calls. "Hello sir. How can I help you?" "Hi. I here for an interview. I'm supposed to meet Julie." I said as she nodded her head and went to the back, I'm guessing to alert her. "You can step come right on back." she said as I followed behind her. 

A hour later.       

  Another failure. I met the criteria, but without and documentation or a bank account, she just couldn't hire me. Sighing, I made my way to the bus stop. I've actually gotten good at catching public transportation. Benji is gonna kill me for not letting him know I was done. He was my ride home after these things. I'll just text him later. Once I made it home, I just took a seat on the chair. "I'm guessing things didn't go so well." Bobby walked in as I sighed. "It just sucks because I really can't do anything. Can't get a job because I don't have any form of identification, can't get a bank account for that very same reason. Here's the kicker, can't get forms of identification because I don't have any documents stating I am who I say I am." I said as I face palmed myself. Talk about the circle of life.

  "Well first things first, let's try the social security. That should be the easiest. Do you know your birthday?" he asked as I nodded my head. He went into his room and grabbed his laptop. "Let's hope for a miracle." he simply said as he started typing something in the computer. "Sweet! Looks like you're in our network. Does this address look familiar to you?" he said as he showed me the screen. It was my old address, the one I was kidnapped from. Fighting back the welled up tears, I nodded my head. "Ight." he said as he wrote down the numbers on a piece of paper. "Ight now let's go to the social security site and get you a new card." he said as he opened the tab. "Bobby, you could've lost your job dummy." I said to him. "Hey, we're trying to get you back on your feet. Besides this isn't my only source of income." he said as I nodded my head. "They made it so simple to get a replacement card, I remember struggling to get this shit." he said as I laughed. 

   Once that was done, he closed his laptop and burned the piece of paper in the sink.  "Now we wait. Once that comes, we can go get you an ID." "How-" "Don't worry about that. I got it." he said as he answered his phone. I got and went to bake something. Let's see if I still got it "Aww shit chef. What we making?" he said as I laughed. "A simple apple pie. Wanna start off small." I said as he nodded his head. Good thing I made him buy sliced apples a few days ago. I made the pie crust first. Then I slightly sauteed the apples in a pan with cinnamon, sugar, a teaspoon of butter and honey. Seeing as though these were granny smith apples, extra sweetener was necessary. Once they were done enough to my liking, I dumped everything in the pie crust.I covered the top half of the pie with butter and sugar before placing it in the oven. Bobby was watching me the whole time. "You're like a child." "Hey I wanna see and besides you'll be doing this for real soon. Gotta get you used to an audience.  

  "Yeah you're right. I hope it tastes good." I said taking a seat and playing games on my phone. After about 25 minutes I decided to check on the pie. The filling was bubbling around the sides which meant it was done. I pulled it out the oven and set it on the table. "That shit smells good!" "Well it's hot so I'd suggest you wait." I told him as I head to the shower. "Ouch! Shit!" I heard him yell as I continued to wash up. "Nigga don't ever listen". I stepped into the kitchen to see damn near a quarter of the pie gone. I know he did- I turned my head to towards where he was sitting. My mans was tuned into his lil show with a slice a pie and a side of ice cream by his side. "Well damn!" I said as I laughed. "This shit is so good! Had to get another. You still got it." he said with his thumb up as he took another bite. Shrugging, I just took a piece and joined him on the opposite side of the chair.

   About a week later, my social security card came. I was able to get an ID due to Bobby's cousin being one of the managers at the DMV. I finally got my births certificate. That was a whole stressful process that I do not wish to talk about. I was just now leaving the bank. The boy has an account now.  I wasn't able to deposit all of the money in it due to fraud risks but I did put half in there. "You ready to go?" Benji asked me as I walked outside. "Yes sir." I responded as he started the car. We were headed to this bakery spot that I seen on the way here. "I hope the food is good." he said as I opened the door. It was instant chaos. "Damnit Joe! You put salt instead of sugar in everything, now we can't sell shit! You're fired!" the woman yelled as she ran her hand down her face as angry customer's clamored around. "Need some help?" I said as I walked up to the counter. "You know how to bake?" she asked I nodded my head. She threw me an apron. "I'll take care of the front." Benji stated as I nodded. 

 8 hours later...          

  "I'm exhausted." I groaned as I wiped the flour from my forehead. "You? Man these people kept coming back. Did you put crack in the pies or something?" he asked as we laughed. "I didn't even get a chance to taste anything." I said as I threw the apron in the hamper. "Hey kid, thank you so much for helping me out today. Are you looking for a job?" she asked me. Why yes, yes I am. "Yes." "You got it! Can you start Friday?" she asked as I nodded my head. "Alright it's a done deal see you Friday Jaylen." she said before heading back in to finish closing. "Look at you securing deals and shit." Benji nudged me. "Like you giving me my damn EP." I said as he laughed. "I'll have it to you in a week." he said as we laughed before getting in the car. "I'm not playing Benji. The EP better be in my hand or email. Whichever one." I said as I got out the car. "I promise. I promise." he said with his hands up. Waving to him, I headed in the building. 

  I walked in the house to hear Bobby dancing to music and decided to join in. "Come in to my palace girl. Everything you've ever wanted. Come in to my palace. Even if you don't want to stay, it's OK." I danced with him. He stopped the music as he looked at me. "What you got in a fight with baby powder or something?" he laughed. "No smart ass. I was helping out at a bakery. Speaking of that, I got the job there." I said as he jumped up for joy. "Aww shit congratulations! We gotta celebrate." he said as I held my hand up. "Later. A negro is tired." I said as he laughed. "This pie good as shit." Prince said coming into the living room. "He made it." Bobby nodded over to me. "Never mind. Shit nasty." he said as I laughed. "Explains why your ugly ass ate it all and has another slice on the side. Fucking clown. I'm going to sleep." I said walking away, not even waiting for a response.

  I'm finally getting things together!

Just want to thank you for all the love and support on this book!

Thoughts?

Jaylen?

Bobby?

Benji?

Prince?  

Dion/Malika?