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“Workin’ just like you. Do you need anything? I haven’t heard from you in a few days.”

“No, I don’t need anything. When I did call, Nikki said you were busy.”

I ran my hand down my face. Nikki was confusing when it came to Kyenna. Sometimes she would speak highly of her and say she wanted to be friends, and then the next, she would get offended if Kyenna called.

“My bad for that. I was in the doghouse, and I had to work my way out. I was a little busy kissin’ ass.”

“Spare me the details.”

“I was callin’ to let you kno’ we’re havin’ a meetin’ at Lloyd’s at four.”

“Yeah, he just sent me a text.”

Now the nigga was texting instead of calling. That was unprofessional as fuck if you asked me.

“Oh, I just got off the phone wit’ him not even five minutes ago.”

“Yeah, well, the text just came through. What is it about?”

“Raya wantin’ her funds released and we need visitation.”

“Y’all could’ve done that shit without me. You know how that girl mouth gets, and I don’t know how long y’all want me to stay ladylike when it comes to her. I actually been owed her one.”

I laughed. “That’s the reason I’m there. I’m fightin’ for this shit for all of us.”

“I appreciate it, Shameek, but if she doesn’t want me to see Ryleigh, I have to respect it.”

“I’ll see you at four, Kyenna.”

At four, I was waiting outside of Lloyd’s office for Kyenna to pull up. I was surprised to see she wasn’t driving today and pulled up in a black truck with Grif’s right-hand man driving. I stepped down to open the door for her and help her out.

“You’re not drivin’ today?”

“I wasn’t feeling well today and decided to let someone else drive me.”

“Did I not ask you a few hours ago how you were feelin’?”

“Shameek, I’m fine. That was when I woke up this morning.”

Our conversation was cut short when Raya pulled up. Her attitude was obvious when she mugged me and Kyenna before walking in the office.

“I don’t have time for this shit,” Kyenna said as we headed inside.

“Shit, me either, but it’s the only way I’m going to see my niece.”

Lloyd wasn’t even able to close his door before Raya went off.

“Where the fuck is my money? I did what y’all wanted me to do, and now y’all are still holding my shit. Why the fuck are we here and why is she here?” She looked over at Kyenna.

“My presence really fucks with you, don’t it?” Kyenna said, crossing her legs.

I reached over and touched Kyenna’s arm. I did it for two reasons. My eyes went straight to Lloyd, who looked a little uncomfortable, and then to Raya, who was pissed.

“I called the meetin’,” I told her. “The money is yours, but I need you to understand the visitation rights my family will have in the process.”

“You doing this for her?” Raya pointed at Kyenna.

“Raya, we both kno’ yo’ daughter loves Kyenna. What’s the point of keepin’ her away?”