Lost Now Found

Which One?

“Hey shorty.”

“Boy bye.”

We went to walk away but they surrounded us.

“What do you want?”

“Your numbers. You both bad.”

“Not happening. We both have boyfriends.”

“Now, I didn’t ask that, did I?”

“Let me guess, you them suburban white boys that think they black and gang bangers?”

“Nah, not us.”

I chuckled.

“You wanna see a real gang banger?”

He chuckled.

“Sure.”

I looked at Mirza and she put her hands up.

“I ain’t stopping you.”

I chuckled then looked back at him.

“Now, I am going to count to three and if you are still here, there is nothing stopping me from beating your ass.”

I closed my eyes and he chuckled.

“One. Two. Three.”

I opened him and he was standing there with his arms crossed. 

“Best you can do?”

“Not even.”

I smirked then stepped up to him. I got really close to his ear and whispered, “Do you know Angle de la Mort?”

“Never heard of him.”

I stepped back and glared at him.

“Do you know what Angle de la Mort means? Or are you too stupid?”

“Angel of Death.”

“Oh, he does have brain cells. I’m shocked.”

Mirza chuckled.

“Angle de la Mort is a notorious gang banger who kills dealers, mobsters, gangsters, abusers, killers, and people that abuse their power.”

He c****d his eyebrow.

“Now I just so happen to know who she is.”

“You’re joking? A girl could never-”

I punched him square in the nose. Then he stumbled back holding his nose. I kicked the other guy's legs out from under him and the third stepped back. I walked up to the head guy.

“Women are stronger than you think we are. Come at me again and you’ll be lucky if you walk away period.”

Mirza and I walked away and went to class. She looked at my knuckles and saw how they were already starting to bruise.

“Damn you Sophia.”

“Well, now we know that you aren’t losing me.”

She chuckled. 

“I want to hang out soon.”

“Well you can come with me to go to Angel’s house and they can doll you up and give all of the luxurious clothes you want.”

“Seriously?”

“Duhh.”

She flung her arms around me and we laughed. We went to class and took our seats then got to work. The day went by really fast so I was walking to the car on my phone when I saw someone out the corner of my eye walking straight at me. I looked up to see the guy from earlier and his friends so I put my phone in my bag and put it on the ground.

“Can I help you?”

“Just wait, I can’t hit you but my sister can.”

“I’m so scared.”

I started laughing then I saw a girl walking up. I knew her from somewhere.

“Oh, hey Sophia.”

“Hey.”

It was Lina, she was the only ex of Kyle’s that I liked.

“You’re this i***t's sister?”

“Sadly. He called me to come fight someone.”

“Oh, me. He was harassing me and my best friend because we wouldn’t give him our phone numbers then he was being disrespectful towards us so I punched him in the nose.”

She turned and hit her brother.

“You idiot.”

She turned back to me.

“I’m so sorry about him. I’ll deal with him later.”

“Thank you. And can you teach him that him and his little friends aren’t gang bangers and they need to stop acting like it?”

“Dear Lord. Yeah.”

I smiled then picked my bag up. I gave her a hug then walked to the car. I pulled it around to the back of the school so it was easier for me to get Mirza. I was sitting there on my phone then I heard the bell. Mirza walked out after a few minutes then we went to my house. We went inside and I saw Rose sitting there with a guy.

“Hey Rose.”

“Hey Sophia.”

“What’s going on?”

“We are working on a class project thing.”

“Alright. Well this is my best friend Mirza. Mirza this is Rose, Kyree's little sister.”

“Nice to meet you.”

They hugged and I looked at the guy.

“I don’t know who you are but don’t you hurt this girl. She’s special.”

“I don’t plan on it. I’m kind of waiting for her to get back to herself before asking her to be my girlfriend since she did just get out of a toxic relationship.”

“Well good. Do you know where-”

I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist so I smiled.

“Speaking of the devil.”

I turned around and looked at Kyree. He was wearing basketball shorts and a white tank top. I leaned up and kissed him.

“Hey Mirza. How were classes?”

“Good. Sophia had to knock some-”

I coughed.

“Oh.”

She looked away then Kyree looked at me.

“What’re you hiding?”

“Nothing.”

He grabbed my chin.

“Don’t lie to me.”

“It’s seriously nothing. Just a guy pretending to be a gang banger and harassing us for our numbers. No big deal.”

“No big deal? Did he touch you?”

“She didn’t give him the chance. Sucker punched him in the nose when he started getting disrespectful.”

“My girl. Don’t keep things like this from me.”

“I know how crazy you get.”

“True.”

He kissed me then Mirza and I walked to our room. I changed into a pair of biker shorts and one of his shirts and tennis shoes. We walked back out and he looked me up and down.

“Where are you two going?”

“Girls day. Rose, you are more than welcome to join us.”

She looked at the guy next to her.

“Go. But I am not doing this alone.”

“Thank you.”

She hugged him.

“Now, go change into something you can easily get out of.”

“Why?”

“We are meeting with a fashion designer that’s giving us basically everything that fits us.”

They both looked at me.

“Are you serious?”

“You’ll see when we get there. Now hurry up.”

I walked up to Kyree while he was sitting on the arm rest of the couch. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him.

“You’re wearing my shirt.”

“I know. To tell Theo to back off. If he comes near any of us, I’m pulling out my gun.”

“Good girl.”

I bit my lip and looked away.

“God, have mercy on my soul.”

He chuckled.

“Why?”

I whispered, “Call me that in bed and I will literally be your little good girl that obeys daddy.”

I pulled away and he was biting his lip.

“God you are something else woman.”

“Oh I know.”

I kissed him then we went to the car. I started driving when Brandon called Mirza.

“Hey baby, you’re on speaker.”

“Who are you with?”

“Sophia and Kyree's sister Rose. We are having a girls day.”

“Okay. I was just wondering why you weren’t home.”

“Yeah sorry. I forgot to text you.”

“It’s okay. I hope you have fun and I love you.”

“I love you too.”

She hung up and I smiled at her.

“How’s it going between you two?”

“Great. He’s everything I have ever wanted and so much more.”

“Have y'all worked on the just cuddling thing?”

“Yeah. I just have to make it clear before we start that it’s strictly cuddling and no sex.”

We all started laughing.

“What about you Rose, how long has that been going on?”

“Since I came back. He’s been my best friend for as long as I can remember so when he told me I could do better than my ex and that he wants to be with me, I was shocked. But I don’t hate the idea.”

“Focus on what you need right now. Focus on you and your mental health first and when you feel ready, go for it but don’t make him wait forever.”

“Yeah.”

I looked to see how much gas we had and we were good but I wanted to stop and get coffees. I noticed that we were near a Starbucks so I pulled in.

“Let’s get drinks and something from here to eat while we head there.”

“Sounds good to me.”

We walked in and it wasn’t that busy. There was a group of guys sitting there working and then a few couples sitting at the tables. We walked up and ordered our drinks.

Rose said, “I’ll be right back. I’m going to use the bathroom.”

“Okay.”

She walked away while we waited for our drinks. I pulled out my phone and texted Angel.

“Hey, I’m bringing Kyree's sister and my best friend Mirza with me so you can doll them up too.”

“Yay, it’s been a while since I've gotten to truly doll someone up.”

“Well, they are also fans of yours.”

“Even better. I’m excited.”

“I am too.”

“I’ll be seeing you soon right?”

“Yeah, we are going to be there in an hour.”

“Okay. Drive safe.”

“Always.”

I left the messages and was about to open i********: when I heard, “Three drinks and three egg, bacon, and cheese sandwiches for Sophia!”

We walked up and got our drinks then Rose walked out of the bathroom.

“All ready?”

“Yep.”

We walked out and saw a few cheerleaders outside at one of their cars.

“Hey Sophia! Hey Mirza!”

We smiled.

“What’s up?”

“Nothing. I was just going to ask if you two were going to run for prom queen.”

“Mirza is, I’m not. I have a lot going on and I don’t care about a stupid dance.”

“True. I kind of wanted you to run Sophia. See you walk up there baby bump and everything.”

“Well there won't be a baby bump until next time. I had a misscarriage.”

They all looked at each other then at me.

“I’m so sorry Sophia. I can’t imagine what you are going through.”

“Yeah, I just have to look at the bright side. I was going to have a kid with someone who didn’t even know the real me and when he found out, dumped me.”

“Yeah, I’ve seen you and that guy all over your i********:. You two are really cute together.”

“Well thank you. Funny enough, this is his sister, Rose.”

She smiled at the girls.

“Hi.”

“Hey.”

They all smiled at her.

“Well we have to get going. Girls day.”

“Okay, have fun!”

We got to the car and I pulled off.

“They seemed nice.”

“Yeah, the one talking is the only true nice girl on the cheerleading team.”

We chatted for a while then as I was taking a drink Rose asked, “So when was the last time you and my brother slept together?”

I started choking then they laughed.

“None of your business.”

“Come on.”

“Yesterday. I kept making him mad so we can have angry s*x and…”

“And?”

“And it was amazing.”

They laughed. We kept talking while I drove to Angel’s house. We got to Chicago and it was another fifteen minutes before we got there but Rose and Mirza saw a*****e they wanted to go into so I pulled into a parking spot. They ran inside and I sat on the hood of the car waiting for them. There were people walking past and one person in particular caught my eye. It was Theo.

“Hey Sophia.”

“Hi.”

He went to give me a hug but I just looked at him.

“Don’t tell me you’re mad about yesterday.”

“Totally not.”

“Come on. We both know I was telling the truth. You could do way better than him.”

“Right, with you?”

“Yes ma’am. If you were with me you’d never have to think about working again.”

“So I’d be a housewife that’d you’d come home and f**k then have a bunch of your kids and act like that’s the life I’ve always wanted?”

“Half true. The come home and f**k and having my kids is true. You wouldn’t be a housewife or miserable.”

“Well i’m miserable sitting here talking to you. Now if you’ll be so kind as to getting the hell out of my face, that’d be great.”

“How can you refuse someone who looks like me?”

“Dude, you are such an egomaniac.”

“Thank you.”

“Just leave.”

“You never answered my question yesterday. How old are you?”

“Seventeen.”

His eyes got wide.

“No way in hell that’s the truth.”

“It is. My best friend and I are juniors.”

“Who’s this best friend?”

“None of your damn business.”

We argued for a few more minutes before Rose and Mirza walked out. They saw that I looked like I was ready to fight him as they got between us.

“I don’t know who you are but you need to go.”

We got in the car and drove to Angel’s house. We walked in and were greeted by some dogs. Angel and Cade walked in.

“Well, the surprise is ruined.”

“What do you mean?”

“We got you a puppy as a token of our long lasting friendship that’s turned into family.”

I hugged them both and looked at the puppies.

“What breed are they?”

“German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Doberman, Alaskan Husky, and a Pitbull. You pick which one you want.”

I was playing with them then I texted Kyree.

“Which do you prefer, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Doberman, Alaskan Husky, or a Pitbull?”

“German Shepherd or Pitbull. Why?”

“We were talking about dogs and I was curious.”

“Mhmm.”

I looked at Mirza and Rose and they were trying so hard not to freak out.

“Angel, Cade, this is my best friend Mirza and Kyree's little sister Rose. they are fans of your work and are willing to let you doll them up.”

Cade gave them both a hug and so did Angel. Angel and I went to the fashion room so he could get my measurements for a suit.

“Now I was thinking about an all black leather suit with embroidered angel wings in the back and your name above them with black heels.”

“That sounds amazing but I also had an idea that’s a little more sexy.”

He c****d his eyebrow.

“Do tell.”

“Sticking with the leather but it’s a top that hangs low in the back so you can see my angel wings tattoo that I’m getting soon and leather pants with black heels.”

“I like that. I’m going to need you to take your shirt off so I can get measurements and then we can start sketching.”

“Okay.”

I took my shirt off and put it on the couch. He started taking measurements and writing them down.

“Seriously though Sophia, I want you as one of my models. You have the perfect curves that makes everything look good.”

“It’s just not the life for me. I’m also planning on buying a house here in Chicago. When I have all of the money I’m buying it before his birthday to surprise him.”

“When is his birthday?”

“Labor day.”

“That’s a few months from now.”

“Well, I’m a well paid assassin and I’m waiting for my bonus to come in friday and I have a few checks that I have to put in which will be a lot of money. Then I do a few more jobs, talk to a real estate agent, get the house, and surprise him.”

“You really love this boy, don’t you?”

“I truly do. He makes me happy and we aren’t going to get on the sex.”

We started laughing.

“But really. He does make me happy. He notices the little things about me.”

“Like?”

“He told me I twitch in my sleep, when I saw some kids playing my eyes sparkled, when some people I knew were talking down on me and them how hurt I was deep down, how I pay attention to everything going on around me, how I care for my people and take care of them. Everything really.”

“Well, I like him. He’s protective and cares a lot.”

“Yeah Theo pisses me and him off.”

“I’m sorry about him. He’s, special.”

“Yeah no kidding. He was harassing me earlier trying to tell me to be his housewife and have his kids.”

“Lord. I don’t know why he’s here.”

Theo walked in.

“Business. I’m here for business.”

He stared at me then bit his lip.

“Are we done taking measurements?”

“Yep, let’s start sketching.”

“Perfect. I have to get that puppy home to Kyree and try to convince him to keep the puppy.”

“Well, I can’t help you there but you should bring up the house.”

“It was his idea. We talked about moving into a bigger house so I can have an office and everything.”

“Good idea.”

I put my shirt on and we started sketching ideas out. We created the outfit and it looked amazing.

“This looks perfect. It’s something I’d wear and be comfortable in.”

“Good. Now let’s go get your friends and the puppy.”

We walked down stairs to see Mirza, Cade, and Rose on the floor playing with the puppies. 

“This is cute.”

“It really is. You should bring them over more. They really seem like good people.”

“They are. They aren’t involved in our life.”

“Ahh, normals.”

“Yeah. That’s why I like them. People like us are more serious and controlling over our lives but them, they’re free. They are funny, careless, stupid, but most of all, the kind of people to be around.”

We smiled then walked down the stairs. I got on the floor with them and started playing with the puppies.

“So Sophia, which one are you taking home?”