If I had it my way, I would’ve booked Jeezy to perform at the function, but Echo requested Eric Bellinger, and Pluto paid for YG to perform some of his classics from his first album. A few dancers stayed on stage when the West Coast singer walked out. Some ladies did tricks while the others popped pussy like they were in Magic City. Folks in the audience flocked to oneanother,pairing together and treating the casino like a nightclub. A stripper in our section tried to put her ass on me, but I sidestepped her, stopping her from getting comfortable. The only ass cheeks I wanted on my dick were the ones that belonged to Kannon.
As the live R&B flowed through the speakers, I found Kannon amongst the party. Her back was to me when I entered her bubble, yet my presence caused her to face me. Up close, she wrapped her arms around my neck. My hands roped around herwaist,drawing her chest to mine.
“You were waiting on me?” I asked.
“Yeah. I knew I wouldn’t have to wait long.”
She urged me to sip from her cup, and I tossed it back. The burn that followed almost sent the drink back up my throat.
“Damn, Kitty. No wonder you’re over here shaking ass and walking sideways. Tequila with no chaser?”
“I don’t have nights like these often. Let me be.”
“I’m not mad at you. I love to see you smile.” I leaned down and sniffed her neck. “You smell so fucking good.”
“My pussy smells better.”
A low growl rocked my throat. Tenderly, I slipped Kannon’s hands from my shoulders and spun her around so her back was to me. I got comfortable, placing one arm around her waist and the other around her neck as we swayed to the music. Anyone watching us could see Kannon had me open. They could also tell I wasn’t hiding that fact.
From Eric to YG, the artists had the party turnt for hours. Kannon was on Cloud 9 the whole time, having a ball and enjoying herself with noreservations. She put on a show and twerked sogoodIshowered her with cash like she was employed for the night. A few times, I caught Levi’s dad hating from the sidelines. His displeasure made the time more enjoyable since he had counted me out for years.
“Damn, Nep. We didn’t think you were coming back,” Pluto commented when I returned to his section. “Nigga. I’m the birthday, but you the wedding.”
Echo wrapped his arm around my shoulder. “Don’t deny it. We already know you’re coming to say you’re leaving with Kannon.”
A guilty countenance spread across myface,though I didn’t admit a damn thing. I dug in my pocket and tossed each twin a bankroll, then dapped them up.
“Happy Birthday, niggas!”
Echo pounded my fist while Pluto questioned how much I gave him. I went in about how he was ungrateful for the twenty bands,but chaosin the corner of theroom snatched my focus.
“Nep. Isn’t that Kannon and her home girls fighting?”
The combination of words sent me to the other side of the building without peepingthescene. Security attempted to snatch Kannon away from a bitch two times her size, but the firecracker used a moveItaught her todropthe guard. She moved to where her friends were teaming up on another duo,but more guards intervened and carried the ladiesout the backdoor. As soon as I got outside, I pushed everybody back until I found Kannon hyped up in a circle with her girls.
“Do not come over here talking shit, Tune. That bitch hit Nolafirst, then her friend pulled out a razor,” sheexplained, pointing to the light skinned girl near her side.
“Does it look like I care about some dick and pussy drama that doesn’t concern me? You put a guard down for doing his job. Who do you think isgoing to payhim a settlement to keep shit below the surface?I asked you to behave when you got here.”
She bucked up atme,causing the scent of liquor to attack my nose. “I’m not a fucking dog. You expect for me to chill when a bitch disrespected my friend?”
“I expected you to remember your man is connected to illegal shit. Drama like this muddies the casino’s reputation. With a snap of a finger, you could’ve had the bitch put out.”
Amidour argument, I heard someone laugh. My eyes swept the alley until they landed on Levi’s nosy ass. My dad and uncles had steppedoutsidetoo.
“Who is driving?” I asked Kannon.
She pouted and pointed to her cousin.
“Coo’. Take your drunk ass home until I get there.”
I waited for Kannon and her folks tospeedoutof theparking lot before I walked to the exit. However, Levi’s smart remarks stalled my self-control.
“What the fuck did you say, Levi?” I pressed him.
“I didn’t stutter. You swear you’re a big dog, but you’re bringing people around who could make the casino hot.”
“Listen, you don’t have room to talk. You need to takeyourdrunk ass hometoo,unless you want me to drop all of your dirt in this alley.”
