Ji’lahni: POV, “So what’s taking this dude so long to come over here? I know damn well he see us. I’m ready to get outta this car take a hot shower and take a nap before this party starts.” I said loud enough hoping the tall bodybuilder security guard hears me. “Oh my God but do you see him now he’s sexy as hell. I bet he got a girl friend.” Shawna said from the backseat leaning on the window almost licking the window. Trying to caught his eye. ” You can have that I don’t like light skinned dudes and he looks scary as hell. He look like he will hurt you in and out of the bedroom.” Mina said shaking her head and shuddering at the image that obviously popped into her head. “How about let’s get inside the gate before you start eye f*****g the guard. You know what stretch that definitely eye f**k him hard until he sees you so we can get in already I’m about to blow the damn horn.” I said getting pissed off., We have been sitting here a good 15 minutes well more like 5 but again my body is telling me 15 minutes. “Well let’s trade sits before you blow this horn because I may be a big girl but he looks big enough to snap our necks at the same time.” Mina said ready to defend that steering wheel from me. I Laughed out loud. “What are you talking about I think we could take him.” I teased. Mina looking at me like I done lost my mind. ” ssshhhiiitttt take what? A nap because we damn sure can’t take that big a*s dude. Do you see his arms they’re damn near the size of our thighs. Nope this will be the one time you’re on your own cuz I can’t even help you with that one.” Mina said shaking her head still protecting the steering wheel from me., I pretended to reach for the horn and Mina blocking me like we’re in a karate movie making Bruce Lee sound effects. “Hey that looks like momma Teri .”Shawna yelled excitedly as she hopped out the car and We’re left staring at her in shock, waiting for the big a*s dude to tackle her a*s to the ground. It’s like we were looking at it in slow motion. Hearing him shout when she ran pass him snapped us out of our stupor Mina hopped out and I’m grabbing for Lynn’s bag out of the backseat because I know damn well we couldn’t beat that dudes a*s if he attacks. But Shawna seemed unafraid when he grabs her from behind and easily lift her away before she reached Lateri’s. Shawna squeals in delight clearly not recognizing that she is about to die., “Oh my God you’re strong if you wanted to carry me across the gate you could have ask. How about you can carry me all the way to our rooms if you want. I’m just saying we have been riding for hours and my legs are kind of weak.” Shawna said to the big killing beast smiling seductively. ” He recognized the gesture to and immediately dropped her on her feet and backed away eyes wide and hands in the air like he was afraid for his life not the other way around. “Oh I get it you don’t do pretty big girls huh. Oh well your lost.” Shawna said with no malice at all we all know that we’re not every man’s jug of tea and we’re ok with that. That helps us weed out the worthless motha **as that those pretty slim girls seems to attract the ones that lie and cheat and have females calling and fighting each other. We have never in our life fought nobody for a man that makes absolutely no sense to us. Let that man choose you and if he don’t then **em., Shawna and Lateri immediately hugged and Lateri looking us over like a mother would her children she hasn’t seen in a long time. She was hugging us one by one repeatedly until the big killer beast cleared his throat. We all snapped out necks his way and he immediately took a step back and wide eyed Shawna again and began to studder barely getting out that we needed to move our car to clear the gate. Just then Lateri went over to him poking him I’m the chest . “Don’t you dare put your hands on my girls like that again. If you do I will have my son on your a*s so fast your head will hit the ground before your body does.” Lateri yelled. “Yes Luna. I apologize it won’t ever happen again.” He barely said above a whisper with his head bowed to Lateri which was odd I mean I know she’s the bosses mother but he seems like he’s truly afraid of the little old lady. “Hey don’t say that I rather liked you sweeping me off my feet made me feel all tingly.” Shawna smiled at the big beast he no longer looked like a killer but he was still a beast. His name patch said Shadow which he looked nothing like. He was no way near dark., Mina pulled the car in and Lateri got in the front so she could tell us where we will be staying for the next 3 weeks. ” I’m so glad yall agreed to come here I have missed yall something crazy. I can’t wait to show yall around so yall can meet my people and see where I live I know yall will love it hear. As we drove through the large community which shocked me how big it actually was because we couldn’t see anything from the main gate. But they were rows of houses that were really big country styled house made with a cabin feel too it from the outside. And so many dogs that looked scary yet they clearly are well behaved none of them ran beside the car like most dogs did they just kind of lift their heads and looked at us as we passed by. But the way they looked at us it seems like they’re very intelligent. Hearing laughter from the front. I smiled., “What are yall laughing about I asked wanting to laugh to. ” I told momma Teri about how we thought we were about to be murdered by a bear or a mountain loin and become the first black people to have ever be killed by an animal in the woods.” Mina said through her fit of laughter. I had to laugh at that thought because I feel like it would be a first. We had finally made it to the house we would be staying in and when I tell you that this house was big I’m not lying I feel like it may have 8 bedrooms and the equal amount of bathrooms. I figured it must be some sort of bed and breakfast type house where we wouldn’t be the only ones here which was a disappointment because I really don’t like sharing my personal space with people I don’t know. I don’t trust easily so I would rather not put myself in situations where I feel like I have to always watch my back., Clearing my thoughts getting out of the car heading to the trunk to unload our suitcases but 2 more beast popped up out of nowhere started grabbing out things. “Hey you scared the s**t outta me yall can’t be sneaking up on black people like that I coulda hurt yall just now.” Mina said with a straight face. Which had the two big men looking clearly confused and looking at each other like. is she serious then looked back down at her just to check to see if it was a joke. She clearly caught what they were trying to insinuate. “Oh so because yall taller then me yall think I can’t drop yall.” Mina said c*****g her head to the side challenging them to say it out loud. “Uh it’s because you’re so tiny we don’t think those small although beautiful hands could do much damage to us.” The beast on the left said with a flirtous smile. Clearly caught off guard and speechless. “Oh well. Ok I was just making sure.” Mina finally replied when Shawna elbowed her in the side. Which she clearly has gotten over the shadow dude at the gate by the way she smiled at the guy on the right Which he returned. “It’s so sweet that yall want to help us with our stuff.” She said looking at the second guy., All of a sudden we hear a deep growl that damn near made me jump on lateri’s back. I was looking around wondering how fast I could grab Lynn’s bag before we are eaten by whatever the hell that was. But we didn’t see any thing at all when we turned back around none other then Shadow was there snatching our bags out of the second guy’s hand who was smiling at Shawna. “The alpha wanted you to cover the gate for the rest of the night I’ll take their bags in.” He said in a deathly tone that immediately made me put killer back into his name yup shadow killer it is. The second guy didn’t even take a second look before he ran off muttering something I couldn’t understand. “Hey what are you doing you don’t try and cockblock you acted like I was hot lava just a minute ago.” Shawna stepped up to shadow killer. He growled so low his chest vibrated which had me and Mina on high alert just in case we had to die today because we damn sure not letting this dude put his hands on her. Before I could make a move Lateri was by Shawna in the blink of and eye she was fast as hell for a 60 year old. I’m telling you somebody lying about their age., “Shadow did you forget what I just said at the gate. Control yourself and get the bags in the house. What the hell is wrong with you today.” Lateri scolded him and he immediately turned to get the rest of our bags but not before scowling at Shawna. Lateri grabbed her and Mina hands smiling with excitement like she just didn’t scold a big killer dude that could tear her arms off without any effort. “Come on girls let me show you where you will be staying yall will love this house I just know it.” I fell instep with them as she passed by me. With the men carrying all our bags in one trip which was crazy because it took us 6 trips to and from our house to the car when we left. Stepping in we all were wide eyed with how beautiful the inside of the house looked. Creme colored walls with paintings and old wooden carvings with various wolf drawing in different stances. Which looked damn near like the dogs we just passed by. I know damn well those weren’t wolves they’re keeping as pets. Following them into the kitchen which was huge with cremed colored walls with black and gold counters and state of the art black and gold kitchen alliances., I was already in love and immediately telling myself that I will be ordering those same alliances for our kitchen back home. Because I secretly love cooking if I wasn’t a wedding planner I would definitely own a bakery or a small diner. I sometimes cater the weddings I coordinate when a couple tell me the type of food they want to serve I would offer my services if I feel like I’m the best option which they always agree once we do a taste testing. Me and my cousins have many talents that we are naturally good at thanks to our parents and grandparents., My grandmother could sew and cook better then most professionals. she use to make clothing for plus size women and sell them at the local market she was very popular because during those times a lot stores didn’t carry plus size or if they did it was something ugly and not stylish at all. We all wore clothes that were made by my grandma or my momma and aunts because we couldn’t afford fancy clothing back then. I remember when hammer pants were in style my mom actually let us pick out our own fabric then she got a plain black or white t shirts and she made the hammer pants and used the fabric as trimming on each arm and a small square patch she used to make it look like pockets. I remember everybody wanted my mom to make them some. I smiled remembering that, me and Shawna thought we were the s**t back then., “Hey Lahni come on let me show you guys the bedrooms.” Lateri said walking upstairs. “Coming!” I yelled still thinking about the things I will be making in the upcoming weeks. Before turning and following them up to where we would be sleeping. Which was even better then downstairs. The master bedroom had to have come straight out of a 5 star luxury hotel because it had a big kind size bed with a walk in closet and a big a*s jacuzzi tub that is all mine because Mina and Shawna lost a card game where the winner gets the best bedroom. Which I could hear their sad little whining cries knowing that they weren’t going to be the one enjoying this beauty because it was all mine., “Hey let’s head on up to look at yall room I don’t need yall crying over my carpets please and thank you.” I said pushing them out the door as Lateri led them to the other rooms down the hall. Looking back down the step I see the guys were still there holding the suitcases. ” Um you can leave them there or bring them up all the purple bags goes in my room here the pink bags belongs to Mina’s, Shawna’s are the red ones, and the light blue is our friend Lynn’s she will be here tomorrow.” I said as I followed behind the girls. I could here Shadow killer saying here take the pink bags and I’ll get the red ones.” “Why when it would be easier just to keep the ones I’m carrying.” The first guy I don’t know his name yet said. There it is again I swear I hear another growl. Before I hear the first guy say fine., I don’t know but I don’t think Shadow killer’s first reaction to Shawna was of disinterest. I think he actually likes her. I’m gone have to tell her once we’re alone. After we head back to the living room where the guys left back out quickly once they finished putting out bags in our rooms. “Well I’m gonna go I know yall may want to rest before tonight’s party I can’t wait to see yall performance. I also have to make sure everything is set up for tonight ill see you guys later at the party I’ll have someone here to escort you to our social hall at 9pm.” Lateri said heading out the door but not before she hugs us 2 more times., “I swear I just love her life. She is always so happy and loving you would think we are her kids.” Mina said flopping down on the couch and me and Shawna followed suit. “OMG! This sofa feels like I think clouds would feel like. s**t I might be sleeping on this for the next 3 weeks” Shawna said snuggling into the sofa. It did make you feel like you’re getting a big old hug. But I think my bed would still be better. “Well you can have that I’m sleeping in my big a*s king size bed because that thing look like he wants me on top of him tonight night and I’m giving him exactly what he wants he don’t even have to take me out because that bed is getting him some booty and that pillow is getting him some head.” I said with my eyes closed imagining how that bed is going to make me feel. Laughing. “s**t you not lying I’m about to see if I can find a light to snack on in this kitchen and then I’m heading to shower and sleep until it’s times to leave.” Mina said dragging herself off the sofa heading to the kitchen. “Yea that’s a plan right there.” I said following her., In the kitchen the fridge is fully stocked with everything we could think of and even the cabinets had everything we needed and some that we didn’t. Shawna found some sliced turkey, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese I found some fresh buttery bread Mina grabbed the drinks and chips we stood at the island in the center making our sandwiches before climbing onto bar style chairs. “Now they’re wrong for this. They act like they don’t know everyone isn’t 6 feet tall. We climbing in these seats like toddlers. Mina said. We all Laughing because we have to deal with short people problems all the time. Mina has it the worse at 5’1 Shawna at 5’3 and me 5’3 ½ and yes that half inch is important. “Well at least the chairs are wide and has a back so we will be comfortable after we climb up here, even though our feet will be dangling and fall to sleep if we stay up here to long. Is everybody over 6 feet hear. I mean Lateri is what 6 feet even. So it may be a common thing here.” I shrugged., We chatted about shadow killer and ate our sandwiches and talked about our routine for tonight. We aren’t usually nervous dancing in front of people but it was weird to be asked to dance at a mating anniversary where we have no idea what they even do there and on top of the fact that we only dance to urban music which I honestly can’t see any urban music listeners from what I have seen so far. So we may end up with people looking at us like we’re crazy. I choreographed the dance. she wanted something meaningful so I chose dangerously in love by Beyonce. I decided to go out of the norm for us and do a kind of interpretive dance instead of the usual. I mean we were already out of our element already so why not just stick to it. It wasn’t a hard dance we matched the words to our movement I even looked up some sign language to see if I could incorporate it into a dance move. The end result got a thumbs up from the women in our classes and they even said they want me to start doing more choreography like that. I promised I would think about it. No promises though., Finishing out sandwiches we crawled up to our rooms. I showered and didn’t even put anything on just dried my body sprayed my favorite oil mist that smelled like a mixture of watermelon and cotton candy. I hated flowery smells it always made me sneeze because I’m allergic to outside, not really outside but damn near every thing out there. I take weekly shots because if I don’t then i would be swollen and itching everywhere eyes watering, sneezing, and coughing it would feel like the flu. It’s not like some people who are allergic to peanut butter and their throats would close within minutes. For me it would take me being outside for at least a few hours before I start the sneezing, coughing, eyes watering, and breathing problems which goes away after I take some medication . But more then 3 hours with no form of medication or epinephrine pen then I would need a hospital asap. I snuggled under my covers after setting the alarm on my phone. I could hear all kinds of howls as I drifted into dreamland. Yea it wasn’t weird at all hearing howling outside the windows., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.