Page 53 of Lau Ahi
“Oh, that’s right. Congratulations.”
Nev’s head swiveled and even I had to perk up at his words. That easy acceptance, as though he’d already known the news gave me pause.
“Hold up, what do you mean,that’s right?” I could only see the back of her head on the screen but I knew she was grilling him.
“Some things aren’t my business to speak on, baby. You know that. Once it became public I can tell you what I know.”
“You’re lucky you’ve been trying to knock my ass up again or else I would sleep in another room.”
“Nev, you’re having another baby!” Life was meant to be celebrated and I couldn’t wait to spoil another of her kids.
“In the works but right now we’re talking about you, Asha!”
“The news of new life was always exciting to me, Nev.”
I toasted both of them with a raise of my wineglass and Midas just laughed and shook his head.
“Can we not change the subject? You are sitting here getting married to someone who is apparently affiliated with Midas’ shit. Which means a whole lot more than you’re letting on.” She’d increased her volume when she saidMidas’ shitto ensurehe heard how displeased she was at having to wait to hear the news.
“I wouldn’t say all that.”
“You’re not really saying much, Asha.”
“For real. You’re being mighty secretive about this,” Teegan spoke up and I looked at her because she truly couldn’t throw stones.
“Tee, you got a whole nigga you’re dealing with that none of us have ever met. Please don’t even try that right now.”
“Teegan got a man?” Midas’ messy ass stepped back closer to the camera and Tee’s head went down like she was ready to sink into the floor. Nev nodded with a smirk on her face unbothered by Teegan’s discomfort.
None of us were surprised that he was still lingering around because he would never be too far from Nev. They were that couple. The one we didn’t bother to say don’t tell your man because Nevaeh and Midas were in lockstep. She knew all his business and he knew hers. And by proxy ours.
“I’m not about to be discussing my love life or lack thereof with mybosses.” She put an emphasis on bosses like either of them would give a damn. Her hair was cut into a cropped, curly hairstyle that perfectly fit her face.
“Girl, please. We gone talk about that shit,” Nev sat back staring at her and Midas was shaking his head in disappointment.
“Damn. I just knew that you and Omega were gonna link.”
Teegan’s brow arched, and Nev turned to look at her husband in shock. “Are you playing matchmaker?”
Sasha’s spoiled ass didn’t give him a chance to respond as she waved her hands to get everyone’s attention.
“Can we please focus on one thing at a time? Mainly that my sister is running off and getting married to somebody she doesn’t even know?”
“Exactly. That seems kinda ridiculous, A, not gonna lie.”
Nev looked at me judgmental as hell and I had to remind her of her ho-fax real quick.
I took a gulp of wine from my bottle as I narrowed my eyes at the screen. “I’m sorry, weren’t you the one who married Midas in a bloody wedding chapel in Vegas after barely knowing him?”
Midas burst out laughing and kissed his wife on the top of her head. “Points are being made, Nev, you might have to sit this one out.”
“Will you shut the hell up, Midas? This is girl talk, why don’t you and CB go out and take my son to the park or something. Damn.”
“I know that’s my girl in there. She got you ready to stab my ass. I can’t wait to buy her first gun.” He leaned over and kissed Nev on the cheek and even though she tried to look annoyed she couldn’t keep her smile contained.
“Unfuckingbelievable. She gets a bloody fairytale after a one-weekend stand.” Sasha was grinning as she shook her head because, like the rest of us we were happy for Nev.
“Aren’t you glad you minded your bloody British business, big sister?” Sasha had made it a point to send me the recording of Nev refusing her advice so that when she sobered up and regretted marrying Midas she didn’t have anyone to blame but herself. Of course, the regret never came but I still enjoyed teasing her because of it.
