Page 15 of Mercedees: Forever An Atkins
Chapter 6
Akira Baraz
Catering to my best friend was a given. That bitch did everything I asked with no hesitation so throwing her a surprise birthday party was well deserved. Thirty-five years old and spoiled fuckin’ rotten. Most of it was from her family, but I had a hand in it as well.
She fucked around and got married which caused a lot of problems and stress for her. However, today, I wanted my sister to have some fun and let that shit fly. Finding her husband, dealing with Royce’s crazy ass, and then her father down her neck ‘bout the shit too, she legit needed this break. I wouldn’t be her best bitch if I didn’t get her out the house and her head.
“What am I doing here, Kira? I told you I ain’t want to do all this today,” she complained. I’d made her get up and come to the boutique with me. She was getting pampered all day.
“Is it not a real nigga birthday? Oh, aight. You just keep looking good baby, and I got you. Now, come on and relax yourself. Once we done here, I’m taking you shopping, then we gon’ blow dank and hit a club or something later tonight. You not declining shit so suck it up.”
Releasing a deep breath, she shook her head before letting it fall back to the headrest. I knew she’d been back and forth withall the drama, but she was such a boss ass bitch outside of that. This girl knew how to hang with the toughest and outsell a nigga on his own corner with no hesitation. She deserved every bit of this.
“I just want this shit to be over with friend,” she said keeping her eyes closed.
“I know, and it will be soon. However, today, you don’t need to worry yo’ pretty lil’ head ‘bout shit. I got you. Now, get out,” I said reaching across her and popping the passenger door handle.
She did like I asked with no lip. We entered Champagne Glow moments later with us being greeted by two young hoes that looked as if they’d make bank at the club. My focus immediately roamed their bodies assessing their assets. I was more than pleased and appreciative that it was of melanin. My focus tended to linger on the darkskin one. Her beauty was natural and inviting.
“Welcome to Champagne Glow. My name is Hershey, and this is Olivia. You two must be Mercedees and Akira,” she spoke with a smile stretched from ear to ear.
I handed over fifty grand to the owner booking the entire day for my girl a week in advance. We were the only two occupying the building so Mercedees could let her hair down and just relax for a bit. Besides her marriage stressing her out, this was also around the time Mama Rose passed. My girl just needed a break from life altogether.
“We are. This is the birthday girl, Mercedees. Take care of her every time before you do me, aight?” Hershey nodded, and I continued with, “Cool. She’s allergic to cucumber. Did you get the memo on that?”
“We did and have removed all products containing it off the shelves. She’ll be well taken care of. If you two want to come with us, we can get you settled,” she suggested. Cedees and I both agreed as we were ushered to a back room.
As soon as we stepped in, Olivia took over while Hershey walked over to the bar to fix us a drink. I admired her backside and approved of the way it jiggled as she strutted. I was nudged by Cedees within seconds. She knew what I was looking at.
“Okay ladies. Can I get you to undress and place on your robes? Is there any areas you want us to give a little more TLC to?” she questioned handing over the blush pink robes.
“No, I’m cool with whatever you throw my way,” Cedees answered not sounding thrilled to be here at all.
“Bestie please cooperate and answer the woman. She’s here to make your special day even better. I mean, I could do it myself, but I might cross a bridge you ain’t ready for.”
With her finger pointed in my direction and tight lips, she spoke to me like I was a dog in heat. “I done told yo’ gay ass ‘bout that shit. Stop trying to hunch on me bitch.”
I threw my hands up in surrender followed by a sly grin saying, “I’m gon’ put my bid in every time. But for real, let her do her job.”
She rolled her eyes as a small smile seeped through. If I ain’t do nothing else, I kept a smile on her face. Regardless of what we went through, she knew she could count on me. Her happiness meant a lot to me.
For the next few hours, Cedees and I were handled with care by the ladies. We went through the entire process of getting pampered and my girl mood eventually changed. By the time we left the spa, she was ready to enjoy the rest of her princess treatment for the day. She spent a bag at the mall getting any and everything she laid eyes on. I swiped my card with no regrets. It was her world. She could get whatever she wanted from me.
Nightfall finally found us, and we were ready to gain the Springs attention. Wearing a black, backless, cut out sleeveless dress, with a pair of YSL heels to match, Cedees definitely looked good enough to eat off the bone. I could only imagine how badshe was ‘bout to cut up. The only thing shawty needed to bring with her tonight was some lip gloss and her phone. I had her.
I happened to have on a lace body con dress that hugged a bitch like a second skin. I was following Cedees vibes tonight. However hard she wanted to go, I was matching energy.
“Okay, what you think? Body tea?” she asked giving herself a once over in the mirror.
“Always. You glowing today baby girl so know you the shit,” I complimented.
“Where we going tonight?”
“Ethereal. I got some bomb shit lined up for you. I just needed to be able to work the room without another muthafucka telling me what I can and can’t do in they shit. It’s easier for me there,” I assured her.
“Aye, I ain’t saying shit. A bitch ain’t had to spend a dime today, so I have no pushback. I’m just going with the flow. Oh, did you invite my cousins?”
“Nope. I invited their wives. This is a girl’s night out, and we don’t need Royce trying to tell us what the fuck to do either. Serenity is coming too. You still cool with her, right?” I questioned.
