Rose Cut

Slayed Life

I guided Priscilla towards the salon after watching Jamir ride off.

"Remember, not everyone in here speaks Spanish, and it will be rude to speak it in front of them. " I said to her and she nodded her head. I pushed open the door, and let Scilla in before walking in behind her.

" Hola! everyone I'm Priscilla. " She greeted everyone loudly. Scilla let go of my hand and strutted in the Center of the room. She beamed at everyone, and had them all eating out of the palm of her hand. Hook, line and sinker. I laughed as everyone rushed over to her.

" Oh my f*****g God! You are adorable. " spoke Claudia with glee.

"Claudia! language. she's just a child. " Ms. Sharon chastised her, pointing her finger and shaking her head.

" My Bad Ms. Sharon but, look at her. " she replied, as she smiled at Scilla while she was soaking up the attention. " gracias , You are pretty too. Everyone is. " she added, walking over to me. " Can you make me pretty?" she asked with a smile.

" I can do even better and make you prettier. You are already beautiful. " I said with a wink. Looking down at Scilla.

Scilla screamed with glee and everyone burst out laughing. I directed and helped her into my chair. I threw my small purple styling cape over her.

" Where did you get this cutie? " Charity asked coming over. "She's my neighbor apparently, and she needed her hair done so I volunteered. " I explained to her as I detangled Scilla's natural hair.

She had beautiful texture and her hair was healthy and full. I could tell she was well taken care of. I pulled out my organic supplies because, I didn't wanna put too much product in her hair.

" You are so sweet to help out. " praised Charity. I shrugged. "you know me. " I stated simply.

" Yeah we do, and you aint bout your money. She cute and all but, my money is badder." said Shawna, as she watched us from her chair. Charity rolled her eyes, and put her attention back on me as she mouth " b***h ". I laughed at her and nudged her arm with my elbow, signaling her to pay attention.

" Yeah you bout your money." I began my teasing. "Meanwhile Im sitting here with a pocket full of bills, and 5 clients done with a free head in my chair... " I boasted. Making her glare. " And you. You're just sitting there waiting for...what was her name again? Tiara ?" I continued, holding my chin and pretending to remember.

Scilla giggled at me. I winked not missing a beat. " Just so she can show up and bless you with suntin. " I finished getting her together.

I focused back on my work as Shawna sat there with her mouth open. She fixed her face and cut her eyes as she stomped towards the back. Everyone including Ms. Sharon. Started laughing, watching her mad ass.

Shawna knew I didn't play the radio with her. I tried to be professional at work but, that b***h got no more chances with me. If I caught her outside. It would be no words.

Charity walked over to her desk as Claudia's client came in to sit down with her. Ms. Sharon went back to her office, and I made a mental reminder to ask if she decided whether or not to accept Dorians offer.

" Who's your parents ?" asked Claudia. Her nosy ass swear she knew everyone. I rolled my eyes at her attempting to get information. Plus, I did not want her thirsty ass snooping around Jamir.

" mi mamá , lives in Cali and I don't know my father. " answered Scilla surprising me. Then who was Jamir to her? and why was he so affectionate and protective. " That's awful. " said Claudia's client tuning into the conversation.

" Not really. " Scila corrected. " My God daddy is my father. I'm never without and he loves me as his. I know it. " she confirmed with a smile. I nodded but, not really understanding. " So Jamir is..." I began for her to fill in the blanks.

" My uncle. " she giggled. " He and my mom are brother and sister. He is also my Godfather, and no he does not have children. " she further explained. I took that in going back to her hair.

" Jamir? That name sounds familiar. " piped up Claudia. "Yeah right." I thought to myself. The b***h was just fishing for a bone. I rolled my eyes and just mumbled " mhm is that right ".

" Come on suga " I spoke up, lowering the chair to get Scilla down. I lead her to the wash room and started washing the detangler out. I shampooed her hair and wrung it out to condition it.

" Mmm, that feels nice. " purred Priscilla as I massaged it in. " mi mamá, does this at home. Mir tries but, it's not the same. " she giggled. " Though, I like it better when he does it." she admitted as I sat her up to let it sit for a minute. I grabbed a chair and sat down in front of her. Not quite wanting to share her with the other women up front.

" You are really nice Rosalina. " She told me. Smiling the whole time. I smiled right back at her. This little girl was stealing my heart. One piece at a time. " I try to be." I confessed softly. "Life is better when you're not negative. " I told her leveling with her.

I wanted her to know being nice is a choice but, its the best one to choose to be. She leaned forward and reached for me hair. Looking me in the eyes for permission.

I nodded and she played in my hair a little. Running her little fingers through my wands curls. I didn't mind since I knew the color was strange and a lot of people asked to touch it. I don't allow them to but, I had a feeling with her; I would give her the world.

Shawna walked through on her way up front. She rolled her eyes as she past. I just laughed it off. "Try it bitch." I thought to myself.

" asombroso.(amazing) " Scila whispered, staring in awe at my hair, and catching my attention. " It's looks really soft but, it feels thick. " she commented, with her face scrunched with thoughts. I laughed. "That's what happens when you take care of it. " I told her.

I was the spitting image of my mother, and remembering how ran down she looked when she turned to drugs. Puts me on my p's and q's with hygiene, and my looks.

" How about." I began, catching her attention. "When you come here to stay with Jamir. I'll be your hair stylist permanently? " I asked as she stopped playing in my hair. She nodded her head enthusiastically, with the biggest smile. I Laughed and told her I would ask her father.

I finished washing her hair and took her up front to blow it out. Once I placed her in the chair, I heard the chime go off and looked towards the door. In walks a tall black woman, with Black hair and smooth Chocolate skin.

She had money too because, she had a louie bag and her shoes were Giuseppes. She was dressed to the nines. In a cream pantsuit, with a brown bustier under her creme blazer. Her hair cascaded down her back but, I could tell it was mink weave from how it swished and swayed.

She had a big ass rock on her ring finger but, also had all kinds of beautiful jewelry that decorated her wrist, neck and fingers. All of them were solid gold but, some had diamonds. She did not come to play with us, and she wanted us to know she was caked up.

Now who would wear this much jewelry. Just to get her hair done at a salon, this close to the grounds? She pulled off her shades and smiled. s**t looked evil as hell to me.

" Shawna boo. " she purred loudly.

" Tiara! Hey love. " said Shawna in a extra sweet voice as she hustled over to embrace Tiara. Her fake ass made me sick. It's not that we had beef but, I hate that phony s**t, and she always wanted to play tuff.

" Sorry, Im late but, i just want some tight curls. You can do that right? " she asked seriously. I snorted. Some " close friend ". I finished blowing out Scilla's hair and it was well past her waist.

The girl had good genes and I could tell her mom and Jamir really took care of her. She was healthy, beautiful, polite, sweet, and well. Perfect.

" You know I got you girl." giggled Shawna, as she walked a nervous looking Tiara over to her chair. She put the cape on her and Tiara fake smiled as Shawna got started. At that moment Ms. Sharon walked up front and sat down with us.

Tiara sat up straight. She noticed me watching her and tilted her head, while widening her eyes. It looked like " You got a problem " was written on her face.

I stopped what I was doing and didn't break eye contact. I tilted my head a little and raised my eyebrow like " you wanna make one " before she cut her eyes and turned her attention back to Ms. Sharon. They always wanna play tuff.

I clicked my flat iron loudly just cause I knew Tiara was watching me out the corner of her eye, and went to finish my work.

" Hello again . " said Priscilla smiling towards Ms. Sharon. Ms. Sharon smiled back.

" Hello Priscilla, Im Ms. Sharon. " she answered looking fondly at her. The look in her eyes were as if she loved her already. Ms. Sharon didn't have children that I knew of. Her eyes would always light up when I spoke spanish though. She got up and walked over to us.

" Your Jamir's Goddaughter right. " she asked Scilla coming to stand in front of her.

" Ouuucchh. " snapped Tiara at a bashful looking Shawna putting emphasis on the "h". Apparently her ass sat up being nosy and Shawna burned her ear. I snickered.

" Yes ma'am, He told me all about you. It's nice too meet you." she beamed. Ms. Sharon raised her eyebrow as Priscilla reached from under her cape to stop me from grabbing more hair.

She leaned up arms raised as if to hug Ms. Sharon. Ms. Sharon gaped a little, before quickly hugging the girl. She kissed her on the forehead before letting go. Allowing me to resume my work.

" Sweet girl. " Ms. Sharon said with her hands clasped together at her lips.

" You know Jamir. " I spoke up intrigued on how he just popped up out of nowhere, and I've never seen or heard of him in the two years I lived here but and i, for some reason Sharon knew of him.

" Yes, and his parents. Their from here. " she answered quickly turning away.

"I've never heard you mention them. " I pressed. Surprised that it seemed like she was ending the conversation.

" I'm sure I haven't. I did his mother's hair and I met his father here in the shop when I use to watch Jamir for him. Now that that's settled. How many heads do you have after Scilla? I'm thinking about closing the shop early. " She said switching topics.

It bothered me that she was being so evasive. Me and Ms. Sharon spoke avidly, and Im hoping its just something she would rather discuss privately . Before I could say anything else, Tiara interrupted.

" Why would you close earlier? " Tiara asked being nosy and not caring that she was.

" I don't think that's any of your business. " Ms. Sharon responded coldly.

" Control ya client. " I said pointing my flat iron at Tiara. Trying to f**k with her to see if she'd bite. Tiara just shut up and continued eavesdropping, while Shawna continued to put half ass curls in her hair. Just f*****g up that good weave. She better stick to poppin p***y cause clearly doing hair, was not paying her bills.

Ms. Sharon praised my work as I was finally finished with Scilla's hair. I just gave her a few loose curls, since I wanted her to be youthful and not too adult like. I whipped the cape off and lowered her down. Priscilla stood up and twirled for Ms. Sharon, posing and smiling.

" Thank you Rosalina, " she said walking around to me.

" Call me Rose. " I told her as she hugged me.

" Gracias, Rose. " she whispered staring in my eyes. I picked her up and sat her back in the seat. I pulled out my phone and decided to send Jamir a pic.

" smile. " I told her as I snapped a picture.

Rose: Look at her, I'm all done. ?

I texted him. He texted back immediately making me smile.

Mir?: I see you. Preciate it ma. How much?

Rose: On the house! She is too sweet to charge. lOl.

It was just something about him that made me want to know him, and even for him to possibly know me. I pushed my iPhone down in my back pocket.

" Scilla is my last one for the day. Right Charity?" I asked her, answering Ms. Sharon's question from earlier. I clearly startled Sharon because, she looked like she forgot she had asked.

" Right as rain Rose. " confirmed Charity giggling at her rhyme.

Ms. Sharon just nodded and headed for the back. Tiara jumped in Shawna's chair snatching her head from her hands and rolled her eyes rubbing her ear.

" I'm done now. " said Shawna, flipping her hair while looking in her mirror. Tiara's hair looked a mess. Half big curls and the rest just wavy. You could smell the burnt hair in the air.

" Ewwwwww. " wailed Priscilla, pinching her nose. I snickered, holding in my laugh. Tiara stood up and almost died seeing her hair.

" How. Much. " she asked, speaking through her teeth.

" Only 300 hundred for my girl. " Shawna replied, lightly shoving Tiara shoulder. Tiara was livid as she snatched the money out of her purse, and thrusted it in Shawna's shocked hands.

" Where's your bathroom !?" Tiara half yelled, as Shawna nervously pointed towards the wash room area in the back. Tiara turned on her heel and sped to the bathroom fuming. I swear I saw smoke trailing behind her.

I couldn't hold it in anymore. as I released my pent up laughter. I was quickly in tears gripping my stomach as i hunched over dying at the foolishness.

Everyone else was soon cracking up just as much as me. I even saw Shawna crack a smile. See what I mean. Fake ass. I felt my phone buzzing in my back pocket. I pulled it out and saw Jamir calling. I quickly asked Charity to watch Priscilla while I took the call. She agreed and I stepped in the wash room.

" Rose speaking." I answered, waiting to hear him talk.

" Hey. Is Jamir. " he said making me smile. Duh. I know who you are.

"Hows Scilla doing ?" he asked me as I twirled one of my curls with my fingers.

" She's perfect. I got her. Shes ready when you are. " I told him grinning hard like he could see me. I was thinking about asking him now if I can do her hair for now on.

" About that..." he trailed off. Peeking my interests. "Really I wouldn't ask but, something came up... and.."

" what do you need? Just ask and see." I said cutting him off and getting straight to the point. I didn't mind helping him out.

" Can you keep her for a little while longer? " He asked waiting for me to reply.

" Sure but, i'll be leaving soon. Why not come get her from my place. Its right around the corner from you." I giggled. This would give me a chance to spend more time with my little friend, and speak to Jamir later.

He didn't wanna leave her before. So I knew it had to be something important for him to ask this of me. I didn't wanna hold him up from handling his business.

" Bet. I appreciate it ma. " he responded.

" See ya later. " I said ending the call.

Just then, I felt someone behind me. There stood Tiara. She tried to comb her curls to spread the waves but it still looked fugly. Fuckin ugly.

" This ain't the bathroom bruja. " I spat. I just didn't like her at all. Since she walked in, I felt put off by her.

" little girl, you better watch yourself. " she mumbled starting to turn from me.

" Or what? Im far from scared old b***h. " I told her as I bumped her shoulder, causing her to stagger back. I went back up front walking slow as hell so she had to wait. She finally sped past me and left without another word.

" Whats up her ass? " Said Claudia as she started packing up and cleaning her area. I shrugged looking for baby girl. Priscilla was over by Charity at the service desk drawing a picture.

I walked over and bent down to get her attention. She smiled at me and continued coloring. "How would you like to go to my house? " I asked her.