Lost Now Found

He Feels Better

“Hey boss.”

“Hey you two. Sophia, you didn’t get your new phone before you two left.”

He handed me an Iphone 11+ and I just stared at it.

“Thank you Boss.”

“No problem. Everyone’s numbers are already on it including our clients and everything. Now you two, behave.”

“Never.”

He smiled at us then left. I put the phone in my pocket and Kyree stared at me.

“What?”

“You just got one of the most expensive phones for free.”

“Okay? He’s like a father to me. I can ask for anything and I can bet he will get it for me.”

“Seriously?”

“That’s the difference between our gang and everyone else's, we are a close family.”

He nodded his head. We sat on the couch and I lied on his lap while he was on his phone. He started rubbing my head and playing with my hair while we waited for my stuff to get there. We heard a car pull up and it was the bed and frame. We walked outside to greet them.

“Sophia Jones?”

“That’s me.”

“Sign here. Where do you want us to bring it?”

Kyree said, “Follow me.”

I signed the form and they followed Kyree to my new room. They put it in there for us and left. I sat on the floor and built the frame while Kyree stood there watching me.

“Can I he-”

“Nope.”

“But-”

“But nothing. I’ve got it.”

He shook his head at me.

“No wonder you’re the right hand.”

“What do you mean?”

“You are stubborn, independent, courageous, smart, and most of all amazing.”

I started blushing so I looked away.

“What you can help me with is putting the bed on the frame.”

“Okay.”

He walked away for a minute while I finished building the frame. He helped me pick up the mattress on the frame and centered the bed in the room against the wall. We walked back outside and went to walmart. We pulled into the parking lot and walked inside. I got a call and saw that it was from a client. 

“I gotta take this.”

“Okay.”

I answered the call.

“Hey Angel, what can I do for you?”

“Hey Sophia, how have you been? I heard about your misscarriage, I'm so sorry about your loss.”

“I’ve been better. How about you?”

“I’m doing good. I was wondering if you can send some of your finest men to my town to help deal with a little problem I’m having.”

“What is it?”

“There is a smaller gang that is trying to steal all of my people and trying to sabotage my deals.”

“I will see what I can do to deal with this for you.”

“Thank you. This is why I love doing business with you my dear.”

“Same here Angel.”

“I’m having a dinner tomorrow night. Why don’t you come over. Bring whoever you please but it is a dressy event.”

“That sounds good and that is fine with me.”

“Perfect! Send me your current address and I will send you the latest dresses from my collection. I want you to wear one.”

“I appreciate it. I will a thousand percent wear one.”

“Excellent! Bye darling.”

“Bye Angel.”

He hung up and I looked at Kyree.

“How do you feel about having a fancy dinner with a mob boss?”

He chuckled.

“Sounds good to me.”

“It’s tomorrow so we need to get you a suit.”

“How would you know if I don’t have one already?”

“I doubt you do. There’s an amazing place in Chicago that we can get the perfect suit for you.”

“You’re driving.”

“Fine.”

I put my phone in my pocket and he held my hand as we walked around and looked at all of the vanities. We found one that I really liked so we bought it and they said that they can drop it off for us. I paid for it and they said it will be at the house tomorrow at noon. We kept shopping and got some more decorations before leaving to go to Chicago. I got on the highway and Kyree used the AUX to play some music.

“What do you want to listen to?”

“Anything really. I don’t have one exact taste of music.”

He started playing some older Rap music. The OG Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac, Dr. Dre, and a few other artists. We got to Chicago and I texted Angel and told him that we were at his shop in Chicago. He told me that he would be there as soon as he possibly could.

“Well, this is the cover for that said mobster. His name is Angel Munos and he is an amazing fashion designer.”

“Why are we having dinner with him?”

“It’s an event he does every year. Gets a representative from each gang in Illinois to go to his home and make peace for a night. No guns or anything, just a peaceful dinner to make peace with each other and make alliances. I usually go with our boss but this year he chose me to be our representative and I’m picking you to come with me.”

He nodded his head. We walked inside and I saw some of Angel’s people that I already knew.

“Sophia! It’s so good to see you!”

It was Angel’s son, who is the most gay man I have ever met and I love him for it. Cade is a five foot eleven, feminine, white male and he’s extremely attractive.

“Hey Cade! I missed you.”

He gave me a hug and then he looked at Kyree.

“Who is this fine tall glass of water?”

“My boyfriend, Kyree.”

He looked at me and I winked at him.

“Boyfriend? What happened to the Sophia that doesn’t do commitment?”

“Well, look at him and tell me why I wouldn’t change my mind and be with him.”

Kyree started chuckling.

“Well, my father isn’t here right now but I'm guessing you are here about the dinner tomorrow?”

“Yep. Your father wants me to try on the newest collection and I want you to work your fashion magic and find him a suit.”

He smiled and clapped his hands together.

“Perfect. You have the perfect body for this collection. The looks, the hourglass figure, and hair.”

“Awe, thank you Cade.”

“Always. Now, let’s get you in a fitting room to find your size and get you into a few suit’s. Sounds okay to you?”

“Yep.”

They walked away and I took a seat. I was on my phone checking my schedule when I heard someone walk inside. I turned around to see Angel walk in. Angel is an older, heavy set, six foot man.

“Sophia, dear, it’s amazing to see you!”

I stood up and he gave me a hug. 

“It’s great to see you too Angel.”

“Look at you. God, you are perfect young lady!”

I blushed.

“Thank you Angel.”

“Now, I want to meet the young man that is escorting you tomorrow night.”

Kyree and Cade came walking out of the fitting room and Kyree was wearing black dressing pants and a black dress shirt with a Versace belt and Angel’s newest shoes.

“Oh, wow.”

I stared at him for a minute before taking a deep breath and looking away.

“Sophia, are you okay?”

“Yep. Yeah, perfectly fine.”

Cade and Angel started laughing.

“Cade, you are amazing.”

“Why thank you father. I’m glad I got your fashion skills.”

“And why you are going to take over my fashion industry when you get your degree.”

Cade started smiling from ear to ear.

“Sophia, let’s get you in a few dresses.”

“Okay.”

Kyree sat down and pulled out his phone. Cade and Angel took me to the back and showed me the latest collection. The first dress was off the shoulders and touched the floor, all black with gold lace for the top. A solid gold belt and black heels. I put it on and looked in the mirror and started tearing up.

“Sophia, this collection is made for you.”

“Oh dear don’t cry. If you cry I will.”

I chuckled.

“It’s beautiful Angel.”

“Let’s see what Kyree thinks.”

We walked to the sitting area and as soon as we got there, Kyree looked up. His eyes sparkled as he watched me walk towards him. He stood up and walked towards me. He took my hand and spun me around.

“I didn’t think you could get any more beautiful.”

I blushed.

“Thank you.”

“Let’s get you in the second dress.”

“Alright.”

We walked to the back and they showed me the second dress. It was a long sleeve, open back red dress that was tight. There was a slit where my leg would be and it came with black heels that were Louboutin. I put it on and it made my body look amazing. 

We walked to the front and he liked this one too. The third dress was a mini dress that was silver and had a solid black belt and black heels. It was off the shoulders as well and it was really pretty and comfortable. Kyree bit his lip as soon as he saw me and put a pillow over his lap so we laughed at him. We went to the back again for the fourth and final dress. 

It was a long sleeve black dress that ended at my knees and was tight as well as the second one. It had a gold belt with black heels. I didn’t like this one as much as the rest of them but I still liked this one. Angel told me that I can have all four of them and I was so happy. We bought everything then went out to the car. As we were about to leave Cade came running out after us.

“Sophia! I’m going to go get my nails done. Come with me.”

I looked at Kyree.

“Why not. You owe me later though.”

“Fine.”

“Yay!”

We followed Cade and went to this nail place. Cade and I sat down and one of the nail tech’s desks. He got his nails refilled in and I got black acrylic nails that were coffin shaped and medium length with a silver accent nail. 

Kyree got in the car and I shortly got in after I said bye to Cade. I was driving back to the house when I got a call from Cam.

“What’s up?”

“Why aren’t you two at your house?”

“We are on our way back from Chicago.”

“Chicago?”

“Yeah. Angel is having a dinner party tomorrow and he asked me to be our gangs representative so I chose Kyree to be my escort. So we were getting our things for tomorrow.”

“Whatever. I need you two to get back soon.”

“Who are you trying to boss around?”

“Relax, it’s nothing like that. My girl thought I was cheating so she told me to leave and I don’t want to bother anyone so late and it’s cold.”

“You need somewhere to stay for the night?”

“Yeah.”

“We will be there as soon as we can.”

“Thank you baby sis.”

“Mhmm.”

I hung up and Kyree looked at me.

“What was that about?”

“Cam’s girlfriend booted him out because she’s convinced that he’s cheating so he needs a couch to crash on.”

“And he came to our house?”

“He said he didn’t want to bother anyone else so late.”

“At least he’s considerate. Why didn’t he just stay in his car?”

“She probably took the keys from him.”

“Wow.”

“Yep. So he’s waiting for us to get home so he can sleep on our couch.”

“This is kind of funny.”

“Yep.”

He put his hand on my thigh.

“When you said I was your boyfriend earlier, I liked it.”

“We need time-”

“To get to know each other, I know. But it feels like I have known you my whole life. I have proven that I want you but you’re the one that’s unsure.”

“Kyree, I just got dumped by the guy I was about to have a baby with and I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with. I need a little bit of time to think about what just happened and think about if I’m ready for something serious again.”

We stopped at a red light.

“Kyree, I really do want to be with you. I like you a lot, but I need to make sure we are both ready for this and to get to know each other more. Not just tell each other about ourselves but really get to know each other.”

“We already act like we are together though. We just don’t have a title. Look, I like you, a lot. I want to be with you and make you happy and I don’t want to pressure you. But I’m not going to wait for you forever. You have to decide or else it’s going to be too late.”

He grabbed my chin with his thumb and index finger.

“I want you badly but you have to make the decision.”

I signed and looked down. I closed my eyes then I looked back at him. I looked into his eyes and I could see that I was hurting him by not giving him a straight answer. I don’t want to hurt him but I need time. I leaned forward and kissed him. 

It was soft and passionate. It felt right, everything felt right with him. I pulled away and just looked at him. 

“Everything feels right with you. I feel good when I’m with you and I don’t know how or why. I am addicted to your touch and it’s almost like I get high off of it.”

He looked at me.

“What’re you saying?”

“I’m saying, you are going to have to take me on one hell of a date.”

His face lit up and he kissed me again.

“I promise you, you will not regret this.”

“I better not.”

I went back to driving and he kept taking pictures of me. We got to the house and Cam was sitting there on his phone.

“Thank God.”

Kyree grabbed the bags and I opened the door. They walked inside and I grabbed the boxes of shoes. Cam watched us carry everything inside.

“Where’d you two get all of that from?”

“Angel’s shop. It’s his newest collection.”

He nodded.

“Angel has always favored you.”

“Well that’s because I have the body type for his clothing.”

“True.”

Kyree put the dresses in my new room and I put the shoes in my room as well. He brought his suit and shoes to his room and hung it up. I put the bed spread on my bed that we bought today then put the pillows on it. I walked to the living room and saw Cam and Kyree sitting there talking.

“Cam you can sleep in my bed.”

“Where are you sleeping?”

“With Kyree.”

He looked at me as if I had lost my mind.

“You’ve lost your damn mind.”

“You don’t control me. And whose place are you crashing at? Ours, so you don’t have any control over me and we have a deal.”

“Damn I hate making deals with you.”

“I know. Now, I’m going to go get ready for bed.”

I went to my room and changed into a pair of sweats and a hoodie then I threw on so fuzzy socks because I was cold. I went to the bathroom and washed my face then brushed my teeth. I went to the living room to see Kyree half asleep and Cam on his phone. I crawled onto Kyree's lap and started kissing all over his face.

“What are you doing?”

“Are you awake now?”

“Yes.”

“Then my goal has been accomplished.”

“Goof.”

“Come on. Let’s go to bed.”

“Why are you wearing sweats and a hoodie?”

“I’m freezing.”

“Let me change and I'll warm you up.”

“Bet.”

I got up and ran to his room. I jumped on the bed and cocooned myself with the blanket. Kyree walked down the hall and as soon as he saw me he started laughing.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m cold.”

“Give me a minute.”

“It smells like you too.”

“I’d hope so considering it’s my blanket.”

“Hush.”

“What?”

“I said, Hush.”

“Watch who you talkin to like that little girl.”

I bit my lip.

“Or else what?”

“You’ll find out.”

He changed into a pair of sweats and a tee shirt. I uncocooned myself and gave him some blanket. As soon as he was under the covers I laid on top of him with each of my legs on each side of his body. He wrapped his arms around me and held me while rubbing my back. He turned us to the side and held me while he drifted asleep. I moved so he was spooning me and our legs were twisted together so I got all of his body heat.

“You really are freezing.”

“I wasn’t joking.”

“I can tell.”

“You are super warm on the other hand.”

“I usually am.”

He nuzzled his face in the crook of my neck. He kissed my neck then said something that I couldn’t understand.

“What was that?”

“Nothing.”

“Don’t lie to me.”

“I said you smell good.”

“Mhmm.”

He kissed me again then just held me while we fell asleep. I woke up to my alarm going off and Kyree gone. I got up and walked to the kitchen to see him sitting there drinking coffee with Cam.

“Good morning sleepy head.”

“Morning.”

Kyree got up and poured me a cup of coffee then handed it to me.

“Ready for school?”

“Not really.”

“I know. I can’t imagine how rough this is going to be for you.”

“Yeah.”

“Well I have good and bad news.”

“Oh boy.”

“Cam and I have a job to do so I can't drop you off, but, you can choose if you want to take my bike or my car."

“Are you serious?”

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s cool. I’ll take the bike.”

He reached behind him and handed me the keys.

“I’ll make it up to you. How about I bring you lunch?”

“Fine.”

He kissed my forehead then they left. I took a quick shower then grabbed one of his shirts and a pair of my leggings. I did my make up and hair then grabbed my leather jacket, brushed my teeth, put my tennis shoes on, and then walked outside. I locked the door and got on the bike. I started her up and got on my way to school. 

Before I got to school I stopped to get gas in the bike so I stopped at the gas station. I filled up the tank then walked into the gas station to get a bottle of iced coffee because I was still tired. I paid then went back to the bike and put the coffee in my bag. I got back on the bike and went to school. I parked the bike near where I used to go with the group. 

I saw my old friends standing there talking, laughing. I turned the bike off and sat there for a minute on my phone. I saw someone walking towards me so I looked up and saw Mirza.

“I was your friend before I was his.”