Post by #theLIFE on Jun 17, 2017 20:45:02 GMT -5
The scene opens on the inside of Trinity, Zeno, and Dallas’ mansion. The cameras pan through the home until it reaches the master bedroom. Trinity is shown shooting in the middle of the bed surrounded by papers with her phone to her ear.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Yass child you know it's gonna be a big thing! Any event with the Monroe stamp on it must be a grand occasion. You know Atlanta is watching.
slight pause as trinity listens to the caller.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Girl beat it! I am not thinking about Trazeno Barnes. He's the furthest thing from my mind right now. Girl i don't understand him. I give that man everything and he still feels the need to step out on our relationship.”
slight pause as trinity listens to the caller. The scene fades to a confessional cam
Confessional Cam
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“I haven't talked to Zeno since all that stuff went down at Chanel’s little event. He can't seem to face me after everything he's done! Here i was forgiving him and believing that he changed. But he's still out in the street chasing trash. I will never understand that. So we've been taking some time apart.”
She pauses, shaking her head.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Yep. Another break. I'm getting so tired of breaks. You would think I would just leave his ass for good. But we have a history that no one understands. And i know that Just sounds like another excuse. Hell it probably is. But we go back twenty plus years. Its hard to just let that go.”
Tears begin flowing from her eyes. She wipes the tears away and gets herself together.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“But I'm not wasting anymore energy on him right now. I have way more important things to worry about. I'm planning a little event. Nothing too crazy. But i have a lot going on. This is the perfect distraction. I'm inviting everyone. Well not everyone. Zeno will not be on the guestlist. And neither will his little boyfriend. Well girlfriend. I forget she gets offended when she hears the truth. But anywho. I don't need any negativity at this event. So the guestlist is tight.”
The scene returns to the room.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Girl enough of that man! I need to concern myself with this event that is driving me crazy. There is so much to be done and my event planner is MIA.”
The scene fades to a Confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Nothing can go wrong with this… Nothing! It has to be flawless. Every detail.
The scene fades back to the room. Trinity looks down at her phone.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Girl speak of the devil. This is her missing ass calling me on the other line now. I need to take this mama! But I love you and i can't wait to see you there baby!”
The scene then fades from trinity to the inside of an apartment at Creekside Vista. The camera scans the living room, which is filled with a black loveseat and couch with a matching entertainment center opposite to the couch, and a rectangular grey-glassed table in the center. The sound of a shower can be background. Steam emerges from the bedroom next to the entertainment center before it cuts to a confessional shot, of Hadrian Ali.
Confessional Cam
HADRIAN ALI:
That whole day I thought about my conversation in the car with Mo….
The scene then heads to a recap of an unseen episode, where he was on the phone with his client, Morgan Davis.
MORGAN DAVIS: You feel like you aren’t confident in yourself enough to build your brand on your own?
HADRIAN ALI: Huh? What you mean?
MORGAN DAVIS:You are relying too much on her to make up for something you lack. You gotta be honest with yourself and your brand.
MORGAN DAVIS:Get to know yourself, before you know your business, hun. Look at your past and present for a sec, before you invest your future.
[/quote] [/div] Cuts back to confessionals.
HADRIAN ALI:
And what she is saying is right. I need to put more into my business if I want it evolve. Not rely on Jasmine to do so much sh-*beep* for me. The problem is that I honestly don’t have the confidence in myself just yet to get to that place. I can admit that it’s causing this stagnancy I’ve been going through for years.
She also said to look into whatever it is that is holding me back. Something that could keep me so chained up.
Hadrian pauses.
HADRIAN ALI:
Or better yet….this feeling of making amends.
Cutting back to the apartment, Hadrian comes out into the living room with a towel around his waist. He notices his cellular phone on the countertop to his right. He sits on the bar stool, taking a deep breath.
HADRIAN ALI:
Fu-*beep*
He then chuckles, in typical Hadi fashion, before finally picking up the phone. He scans through the phone to call someone, but the camera is blocked by the back of his head to see who. Once he makes the call, he puts it to his ear, waiting for someone to answer after the dial tone. He takes another inhale, but doesn’t take an exhale…..
….until the automated voice message comes to his ears, relieving himself as the scene transitions to Isaiah’s confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
So listen to this, I was sitting in my house the other day and I got a text from Jaser, I was shocked that it was so polite. But skip the chase the dude wanted to meet up and talk.
Isaiah rolls his eyes.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
But I was down for it because at the end of the day it should have never been an issue, so I’m ready to hear him out and hopefully he comes through with an apology and maybe I’ll apologize for some of the mean stuff I said to his face and on Twitter.
The scene cuts to Isaiah, Isaiah is shown pulling up to a local lounge located in the heart of Atlanta called Choppers, Isaiah parks his car and makes his way inside the lounge where Jaser is already shown by the bar, Isaiah makes his way over to where Jaser is standing grabbing his attention.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I’m here, what's up with you?
Jaser turns around and greets Isaiah
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
To be honest I wasn't sure he’d show up after everything that went down.
Jaser pauses
Jaser Cruz::
But I needed for my side to be heard. And for Riley’s sake I promised I'd at least take fault in what happened. I would hate for drama on my behalf ruin something he's got going on.
The scene cuts back as both guys are now seated at the bar. They both place orders and hand off their menus.
Jaser Cruz::
So I'm not sure where to start so I'll just kinda jump around. I did want to say to your face I am sorry the way things played out. Like that altercation was not my intention. Like I said I have no beef with you. And I get you we're defending your friend, I'd do the same thing which is why I'm not faulting you. I just want you to understand where my head was at and from where I was coming from.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
Atlanta is small, really small. And as I'm going to be having to deal with a lot of these guys later on I'd rather just smooth everything out and move on with my life. There is still that pressing matter of Chanel and that mouth of hers. I literally don't know who she heard that lie from and honestly I think she pulled it out her ass. This isn't the first time I've had to deal with her.
The scene shifts back to the bar.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I appreciate the apology, but-
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I mean to be honest he really owed Chanel an apology, he did come to her event and show his ass, I respect that he was trying to man up and admit to what he did wrong and apologize to me but I prefer Chanel was here and she heard this.
Isaiah sighs.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
But I guess that's their issue, so whenever they're ready then they'll deal with it.
Isaiah shrugs.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
Lets hope.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Jaser.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I’m not trying to point fingers because Chanel played her role but homie you blew the whole thing out of proportion. Chanel wasn’t walking around Atlanta spreading rumors or throwing shade on your name. When I told her that I was going on a date with Riley, all she said was that she heard that you two were really close and possibly dating.
Isaiah shrugs.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
What's so wrong with that? And when I brought it to Riley’s attention, he said you guys weren’t dating and never would, so I left it alone. Now if you feel like I was being shady then I apologize because that wasn’t my intention, but the going back and forth and the physical fighting isn’t called for. At the end of the day we almost ended up stopping someone from eating and I don’t want to be that dude taking food out of someone else's mouth. Whether you fuck with Chanel or not y’all need to sit down and talk.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
Let's be real, a sit down with trash? I'm good. Money out of his mouth? But it's all Gucci when y'all are slinging my name through the mud? Oh how the tables have changed.
Jaser laughs
Jaser Cruz::
The only thing I'm worried about is capping that big ass mouth of hers. He's so bold and shit on social sites but a stunt queen in person. I'll play along to get what I want in the end. This is my city, I'll ruin your life hoe. I'm so tired of these tired ass hoes coming here thinking they run shit. And Isaiah, sweetie I'd hate to see you or Riley get caught in the crosshairs.
The camera shifts back to the bar.
Jaser Cruz::
To be honest a Sit down doesn't sound to bad. I can only speak for myself when I say I look forward to deading all this bullshit. But know if shit pops off I got dirt on your homegirl if she wants to take it there.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
I mean from the sound of it you both have dirt on each other and what's the point walking around trying to ruin someone's life but spreading lies, it does nothing in the end. Chanel is a friend of mine and that will always be the case and to be honest before this shit happen we could have possibly been friends and who's to say that won’t happen, but if we're going to have these issues in the gr oup then how are we going to get along in one room?
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
At the end of the day this shit needs to be squashed, but regardless the outcome I will always have Chanel’s back.
The scene cuts back Isaiah and Jaser.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
But I’m sorry I have to bounce on you right now but I have a early day tomorrow and I still have a few more stops before home so I gotta run but let's link up, text me when you're free and we can set this whole sit down up.
The two hug it out, Isaiah places money on the counter for his drink and he rushes out of the door as the scene cuts to the famous Ritz Carlton in Buckhead. Cameras pan around the presidential suite until it reaches the bathroom area. Zeno is shown chilled back in the jacuzzi tub puffing on a cigar. The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
Trinity told me she needed space after finding out about my lil dealings with Chanel. But what she doesn't understand is, i only messed with her while we was on our last break. Right now we are just friends. And after that party we might not even be that. I reached out to her to try to see how she was feeling but she don't got time for anymore. So fuck her too you know what I'm saying. I been in this hotel for a week now giving trinity her space. But I'm bout tired of these lil breaks. She either wanna work this out or imma be done for real.”
The scene fades back to the bathroom. An unidentified man is shown walking into the bathroom in underwear with a tray of grapes in his hand.
EXTRA:
[/b] “Room for one more? [/div] Zeno smirks, inviting him into the tub.
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “Plenty. Bring ya sexy ass in here.” [/div] The scene fades to a confessional cam.
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] [/div]What! Come on. I got needs man. Trinity knows i live sex. I need it all the time. Plus we on a break right. What's wrong with having a little fun?
The scene fades back to the two, who are now shown kissing in the tub.
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “You know you got some soft ass lips trey.” [/div] The unidentified man backs off of him.
EXTRA:
[/b] “Trey? My name is Evan fool! [/div] TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “Oh shit. That's what i meant. You know I meant that.” [/div] EXTRA:
[/b] “No. I know that your mind is all over everyone but me. How about you go call trey! Or whoever it is you are thinking about. [/div] He hops out of the tub and runs out of the room. Zeno shakes his head jumping out of the tub, following him into the bedroom. He comes in to see the man throwing in his pants and shirt. He then begins making his way to the door.
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “Evan where are you going. I'm sorry. You know it was an accident [/div] EXTRA:
[/b] “You know what, i see why Trinity don't want your bum ass. You have pretty much screwed all of Atlanta. Get it together.” [/div] Zeno grunts.
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “Guess what. You don't know shit about me or Trinity. You should be happy I'm giving you some time. As much as you begged me to be here. And you ain't have a problem spending my money either. [/div] EXTRA:
[/b] “Duh dummy. It's called why spend mine when i can spend yours. Get with it baby. And just like i found you, i can find another rich nigga with insecurity issues. You are a check and some dick boy. Don't flatter yourself boo boo. [/div] TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “And all you are is a wet mouth my nigga. One that talks too damn much if you ask me. You lucky i let you get a taste. Hop out my shit troy. Or Elmo. Whoever you are. [/div] EXTRA:
[/b] “Buy a house bum. Stop letting your bitch put you out.. stupid.” [/div] He storms toward the door. Zeno slams or behind him. He then walks back to the master bedroom and sits on his bed. He notices his phone blinking on the nightstand. He sees that he has a voicemail. He dials it and puts the phone to his ear. All that can be heard is:
“Yo wussup this is Hadrian.”
Zeno listens to the voicemail as the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] [/div]“Hadrian. That's crazy to see him calling me. I don't even know how he got my number anyway. And after running into him at that party with his girl, he didn't seem too excited to see or talk to me.”
He pauses
TRAZENO BARNES
[/b] “But i have been thinking a lot since i ran into him. I don't know. I got too much going on. [/div] He sighs as the scene fades to Riley who is seen sitting down at a table with his…”good friend”, Khaleel, as the two are sharing a chocolate chip lava cookie.Well moreso Khaleel eating it and trying to playfully feed Riley some if it.
RILEY:
Nah, bruh, I'm good. I haven't even eaten real food yet.
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
Early in the damn morning I get a collect call from my boy Khaleel knowing he knows damn well I'm not a morning person. Long story short, this nigga was locked up in the jail in Athens. Far-ass-away Clarke County and needed someone to come bail him out so I went up there to get him. They got him on some kind of possession, dealing, or whatever. So I got him and took him to get something to eat afterwards.
Riley shrugs as the scene cuts back to them.
KHALEEL:
Yo, Tai, thanks again man. I appreciate it.
Still slightly mad, Riley just shrugged finally taking a bite of Khaleel's lava cookie.
RILEY:
Your shirt is on inside out.
Khaleel stands up right at the table taking off his shirt to adjust it veggie sitting back down. Riley tries to hide his smile before speaking.
RILEY:
Bruh, can you not?
KHALEEL:
It's not my fault trying to quick change in the backseat doesn't give much room. Which wouldn't have been a problem if we just stopped at your spot first.
RILEY:
Well, I have a roommate now, so… and before you ask, it's none of your business who it is.
KHALEEL:
Cool. That's fine. We just have to find some other places to do our thing when we link up.
RILEY:
You mean the next time you call me for something?
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
For the past couple of years, that has been about 70% of our thing. He'll hit me up whenever he needs a favor, a place to stay, blah blah blah and all that sh(beep). There times where we just come together to just chill but those times are rare tho.
Cuts back to them
RILEY:
Nigga, we haven't talked in a good 4 weeks, but the second you needed me for something, poof you appear. This is what fu(beep)ed me up in high school.
KHALEEL:
Tai, you steady bringing up that sh(beep), but look where we are now. Look what we keep doing. And I apologized! What all you want from me?! Damn!
RILEY:
MONTHS after the fact! You didn't feel sorry enough to not let me get caught and not let do the FULL time. I don't even know why I let this thing between us go on anymore.
KHALEEL:
Well, speaking for me, I call you because I trust you over anybody else, okay? I love you.
Confessional Cam shows Riley slumped in the seat speechless as hell unsure of what to say.
RILEY:
…..heh….
He facepalms as it cuts back to them at the table. Riley avoids eye contact not sure of how to reply to what was said.
KHALEEL:
Taino? Hey. You just gonna ignore me now?
Riley still avoids his gaze, those tyre wires from Khaleel sending him back to that shy lil kid he was in high school. Khaleel doesn't seem to bothered by it as he packs his dessert and gives Riley a kiss on the forehead before he leaves, funny enough, unknowingly passing Isaiah on the way out. Isaiah sits at the tanks with Riley bringing him out of his daze.
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
In the middle of everything, I completely forgot isaiah and I set up a date today.
Cuts back to Riley and Isaiah at the table
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]So was I interrupting something?
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]Funny how I walk in and see some guy leaving the table where Riley is sitting but you know what I wasn't going to get upset.
Isaiah pauses.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]He’s not my man so it shouldn't matter.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Riley.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]So was I interrupting something?
Riley lets out a sigh
RILEY:
Nah. That was just a friend from high school. We were just….catching up and stuff. Nothing serious.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]Look I need to know where we stand, like are we working on a friendship or like what is it? I mean a few days ago we had sex so I'm just trying to figure out where I should go from here.
Isaiah pauses.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]I’m not trying to rush anything but at the same time I don't want to look like a fool.
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
You know what? I knew this was gonna come up sooner or later. I was hoping to dodge it for like a couple more weeks though.
It cuts back to Riley going to speak but pausing trying to find the right words to get out.
RILEY:
I mean, it's nothing wrong with us just hanging out and doing that without being tied down is there? You cool people and the only other person in Atlanta I'm getting to know and I like that and you. Just being completely honest with you, I don't know if I wanna be in a full on committed relationship right now at nineteen, man.
Isaiah shakes his head.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]So you want us to be fuck buddies basically?
Confessional Cam
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]I am no one’s playtoy. Yes Riley is one fine ass dude but I was about to let him play me, no way no how.
Isaiah rolls his eyes.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]I need to shut this shit down and immediately.
The scene cuts back to Isaiah and Riley.
ISAIAH WOLFE:
[/color] [/div]To be honest I wasn't looking for that, I mean I guess I know where I stand with you. What we did was cool but I expected more but that was my own fault. I have to think about Riley because I feel as though I’m worth more than that.
RILEY:
I don't know if “fu(beep) buddies” would be the phrase I would use, but yes you are. You and them strong ass kung-fu grip legs.
This manages to get a small smile from Isaiah but he tried to hide it. Riley moved around to sit next his him to start playfully kissing him on the cheek trying to make him smile even more.
RILEY:
Nigga, don't try to hide it.
He eventually leans in with a full on kiss the two making out for a while before pulling apart..Riley looking at him like a snack as it cuts.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:
[/b][/color] [/div]I never really got a chance to hang out with Legend during Chanel’s party, by the time I got there I was told he was escorted out the party so I reached out to him via DM on Twitter and said that I wanted to get up and hang out.
Jalen smiles.
JALEN DALLAS:
Like I said before I’m new to ATL so If I’m going to be around these group of people then I need to build some sort of personal friendship with them, I can’t have just anyone in my space.
Jalen holds up his arms in a “X” position.
JALEN DALLAS:
This is a “NO FRAUDS” zone.
The scene cuts back to Jalen, Jalen is shown outside his home, he is shown standing near the grill flipping some hamburgers and taking a sip of a bud light, he swallows a few drops before making a disgusted face.
JALEN DALLAS:
Ugh! I hate beer.
(“Then why are you drinking it?”)
Jalen turns and notices Legend walking towards the grill, brushing the smoke out of his face, he laughs as he embraces Jalen with a hug.
Confessional Cam
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Yo, I was happy Jalen reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to come to his little cookout. I was bored at home, no shows so why not. I’ve only been around Jalen a few times so I really didn’t know what his vibe would be like, but I guess I would find out today.
Legend pauses.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I invited my friend Dallas, just so I could introduce him to Jalen, Jalen said he was looking for friends so I thought Dallas would be the perfect candidate.
The scene cuts back to Jalen and Legend.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Don’t be mad at me, I invited Dallas over too. I don’t know if you know him but he was at Chanel’s party also and you said you were looking to meet new people so I just wanted to introduce you to him.
JALEN DALLAS:
Whoa, wait a minute! He’s dating Trinity I think.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:
I was uncomfortable, like why didn’t Legend tell me he was inviting Dallas to the party? What if Trinity finds out? Like I didn’t know what to do, I liked Trinity and I didn’t want her to think I was being shady hanging out with one of her guys while she wasn’t around.
Jalen shakes his head.
JALEN DALLAS:
I don’t know what Legend’s intentions were but to me this seem really shady.
The scene cuts back to Jalen and Legend.
JALEN DALLAS:
Uhhh I don’t know Legend, that might not be a good idea-
Legend interrupts.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Sorry boo, he’s already here, he just text me and told me that he was outside and was about to walk back here.
Cameras pan to the front of Legend’s home. Dallas is shown closing his car door. He is also holding a bottle of vodka in his hand. He walks toward the back of the house. The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Lately I been kinda feeling like the third wheel in my relationship with Trinity and Zeno. I love em both to death don't get me wrong. But sometimes them two be in a world of their own. And I feel like I'm just sitting on the outside. So lately I just been venturing out doing my own thing forreal. Making new friends. So when legend called me and asked me to come and hang out with him and Jalen, I was all for it. I didn't get to meet Jalen yet so it would be cool to kinda get to know him and see what's good with him too.”
The scene fades back to the back of the house where Legend is shown introducing Dallas to Jalen.
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“What's good man? It’s nice to meet you.
The two hug and shake hands.
JALEN DALLAS:
Its nice to meet you to.
Jalen blushes.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]By the looks of that smoke it looks the them burgers need to meet a plate and not burn anymore.
Jalen shakes his head.
JALEN DALLAS:
Don’t be shady bitch.
Jalen rushes back to the grill, snatches the lid off and taking the hamburgers off the grill, some burnt, but some were still in good condition. He places hot dogs on the grill and then walks back over to Legend and Dallas.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I’ll watch the hot dogs while you two get acquainted.
Legend walks over to the grill leaving Jalen and Dallas standing there alone.
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“So I hear you were at Chanel party. Shit was crazy man.”
JALEN DALLAS:
I didn't see what all happened but I heard that Chanel and Isaiah got into a huge fight with Jaser and Riley. I really don't know what it was about but what I heard through the grapevine that it was a rumor that Chanel was spreading or something.
Jalen shrugs.
JALEN DALLAS:
But who cares though, it didn't involve me and I really don't want to get in the mix of that drama. I've been doing good stating out of trouble and I would like to keep it that way.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]I mean to be honest I was annoyed with the whole situation, I wanted a group of friends where we could hang out, chill and just vibe together.
Jalen shakes his head.
JALEN DALLAS:
But obviously that can't happen because people can't be adults.
The scene cuts back to Jalen and Dallas.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]But I didn't see much of you at the party, what happened with you?
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“I kinda stayed low forreal. My people had a lil drama going down. Apparently Chanel in the middle of that too. So after they left i figured i might as well dip out too.”
The scene fades to a confessional cam
Confessional Cam]
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Jalen seems like my kinda dude forreal. Real lowkey like. He don't seem to be about all the other bullshit that most of this group be on. And it helps that he look good too. And the way shit been going with me Trini and Zeno, i might need a lil distraction from them for a while.”
The scene returns to Dallas and Jalen
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“But i wish i had stayed. You seem chill as fuck. I would've much rather spent my time witchu then where i was.”
He chuckles and flashes a little smirk
Jalen blushes.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]Well I actually came with Trinity, she was plus one. I don't think she was welcomed at the party so I felt a little uncomfortable so I left shortly after my arrival.
The scene cuts to a confessional.
Confessional Cam
JALEN DALLAS:
I don't think Dallas knows that I know about him and Trinity, so I wouldn't even go down that road with him but I won't lie the man was fine as fuck.
Jalen sighs.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]But I had to be on my best behavior, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to make a new friend in this city that's all so new to me.
Jalen smirks as the scene cuts back to Jalen and Dallas.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]But you never know maybe after today we can kind of hang out by ourselves.
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Oh word? That's my girl. That's who i was talking about when i said my peoples. That's crazy. Small ass world.”
The scene fades to a confessional Cam
Confessional Cam
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Aww man. I guess he wouldn't know i was dating Trinity. I mean. The way this relationship works is it's them two. Then its me. I never really been equal in this shit forreal. And to be honest i really been contemplating if this whole relationship with them is even worth it forreal. But i probably shouldn't take shit too far with Jalen. At least not yet.”
The scene returns to the two
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Oh yea? Let's definitely be friends. I gotta keep you around. So you gon slide me the number tho?
Legend walks over joining the two boys.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Wait? Number? Oh shit did I interrupt something?
Jalen shakes his head. Dallas chuckles, smirking. He lucks his lips.
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Oh nah. Welcome back yo.”
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]It's nothing like that Legend, chill! We just exchanging numbers as new friends, nothing like that and plus you know I'm kind of dealing with someone.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Oh I forgot we're still dealing with that situation, chile dead that.
Jalen rolls his eyes.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]It's not a situation, it's something serious and that I’ve known since I was young so let me handle it the way I want to.
Jalen turns and looks at Dallas.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/color] [/div]It's a guy I've known since I was in high school, were not together but he's made his way back into my life and I’m just trying to figure out what I should to do.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]If it wasn't serious then I don't think you would be trying to explain yourself.
Legend shrugs.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Just saying.
Dallas chuckles
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“Leave him alone. He just making sure i know i got a lil competition or whatever. I dig it.
Jalen blushes.
JALEN DALLAS:
[/b][/coloR] [/div]Whatever y'all, let's try to eat what's here and make the best out of it.
DALLAS REED
[/b] [/div]“yooooooo. You really burned everything. Its black. Oh yea yo. We was just talking about Trini and i forgot to tell yall, shes throwing a huge party this weekend. Everybody's gonna be there. And there's an invitation for both of yall if y'all down to come. Its gonna be lit
The three laugh and continue talking as they all make their way over to the table to sit and eat, the scene cuts to a confessional.
Confessional Cam
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Ever since my party I haven't been in the right mind frame, I still couldn't believe that those idiots showed up to my party and acted a fool. There's a time and place for certain situations like that and my party wasn't the place. I needed to be around people who knew me and just kind of distance myself away from this so called group of friends.
The scene opens up inside of Chanel’s ATL home, Chanel is shown finishing up her makeup for a day party she is attending but is interrupted by a familiar voice in the background. She rushes out of the bathroom and notices Raja Cox standing at the top of the stairwell.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Girl? How did you get into my house?
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]Chile! You must be on the come up if you got maids and shit walking around your property.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]I needed help cleaning up after my disaster of a party, they're only here for the weekend.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]You're still cleaning up from that?
Chanel rolls her eyes.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Some people just don't know how to act when they're in someone else’s home.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]I heard about the party, chile give me details.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]The details is that now I know I shouldn't invite trash into my home.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]I heard Trinity showed up.
Confessional Cam
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]I thought it was shady that Jalen brought Trinity, I don't even know how those two would know each other but hell Trinity is so pressed for attention she probably sought after him. I'm ok with Jalen though, we spoke and he apologize for his part in bringing someone who clearly wasn't welcomed at the party.
Chanel shrugs.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]I wanted this event to be classy, if I wanted it to be hood then Miss Trinity would have received the first invitation sent out.
Chanel smirks as the scene cuts back to Chanel and Raja.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Like who shows up to a party that you weren't even invited to, I just don't get that. But I handled it with class, I didn't make her leave. I allowed her to stay and mingle with some of the elite of Atlanta. We all know she's use to the bums out in the slums so I kind of did her favor.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]You two use to be so close.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]That's the keyword “used to.” But people and friendships change, as I grew older I just realized that I didn't want a lot of negativity in my space which is why I decided to not associate with her or the people she hung around with.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]So what's really going on with you and Zeno?
Chanel rolls her eyes, disgusted at hearing Zeno’s name, she just shakes her head.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Nothing is going on with me and that selfish pig, he tried to deny me on Twitter but was in my text messages the same night. I didn't even know he was messing with Trinity because the last time I heard she was still messing with Dallas.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]Messy, messy.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]She’s just one big mess box, her name should be Messy T. He is no longer apart of my life and if I saw him in the streets today I would probably spit in his face with his confused ass.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]ATL is one big box of confusion, girl you should already know that.
CHANEL SNOW:
[/color] [/div]Well I know it now, trust I've eliminated a few people out of my circle and my only focus now is my businesses, my brand something Trinity and the rest of these bums know nothing about.
RAJA COX:
[/color] [/div]Spill that tea girl.
The two laugh as the scene cuts.
The scene opens up to Jaser and Riley. In mid hug - Riley gently swaying from side-to-side trying to calm down Jaser who is taking deep breathes, fighting back the urge to let everything out.
Confessional Cam
RILEY:
So, Jaser facetimes me about 2 at night and all I see is a black guy and he's hostile as fu(beep)! He's been ducking me ever since the whole thing with Fern and his pet beard happened but when he finally hit me up I told him to come stay with me. Like, no hesitation.
Riley bites his bottom lip while picking punching his fist into the palm of his hand
RILEY:
I. Always. Hated. That. Nigga. Even back when Jaser and I met, Fern’s ass was there and I BEEN wanted to fight his ass every since he jumped at me about a year ago. He doesn't know this, and this is bad, but an old fling of mine “use” to be in some gang sh(beep) and when I found out Fern put Jaser in the hospital that second time I asked my dude to gather up his people and….kinda gang up on Fern’s son….
Riley cuts his eyes to the left trying to look innocent before shrugging.
RILEY:
Well, I guess now he does.
It cuts back to Jaser and Riley.
Jaser Cruz::
I am so through. That shit is dead to me. Fuck him and his wife. I can't believe that just happened.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
Riley has been there for me throughout it all. He is truly my best friend. I love him like a brother. I'm glad he's in my life. I would have lost it years ago.
Jaser pauses
Jaser Cruz::
Fernando Can kiss my black ass. He can keep the condo, he can keep the money. My silence can't be bought any longer.
The scene shifts back to Jaser and Riley now sitting down.
Jaser Cruz::
He hit me. He fu*cking hit me again bro. And his wife jumped in. It was a fucking set up from the jump. He probably staked my pad and when I left for that train wreck ass party they went up in there changed my locks and were throwing my shit out.
RILEY:
Nigga, I BEEN telling you he wasn't shit! Dude damn near 7-feet tall with thick ass shoulders and was treating you like a rag doll whenever you wouldn't do what he said or just whenever he wanted. He is a fu(beep)boy to the highest! And all they're good for is dick and I can't for the life of me see what else you saw in him to endure all this other sh(beep). Nigga, you don't think you're smarter than this and deserve better?!
By now Riley was getting heated with his own frustration of the situation.
Confessional Cam shows Riley taking a deep breath
RILEY:
………..Now… probably wasn't the time to lecture him. But it's just so frustrating being on this side of their back & forth for so many years and me and his sister and so many other people have been trying to talk sense into him. But I had to find that voice to tell me to shut up real quick, because me letting out my anger on Jaser for how Fern has treated him isn't making the sitch right now any better.
Jaser Cruz::
I know. I freaking know. Believe me you don't have to repeat yourself.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
After everything going on right now the last thing I need is Riley jumping down my neck about Fernando.
The scene shifts back to Riley and Jaser.
Jaser Cruz::
Just drop it.
Riley cools down and wraps his arms around Jaser's shoulder and they walk over to the couch
RILEY:
Aiite, man. My bad. This isn't helping anything, but let's make a pizza or something mix up a lil rum punch and watch the Saw movies?
Riley smiles pulling out the Saw collection tossing them right in Jaser's lap knowing he hates them. The scene fades to Lennox Square a popular shopping district in Atlanta, Legend is shown making his way out of one of the stores.
Confessional Cam
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I was so bored at home, Trinity reached out to me via DM and asked if I would meet her up at Lennox Square, so of course I took her up on her offer.
Legend smiles.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Only a fool would turn down a shopping trip.
The scene cuts back to Legend, Legend is shown looking through his bag staring at one of the shirts he just purchased, he turns and notices Trinity walking towards him.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Hey Girl!
Trinity reaches out for a hug and kisses him on the cheek. The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“So call me messy. But i wanted to meet this Legend character. And not because he had his little issue with Chanel either. I kinda liked his style. Baby got a lil moxie. We had our little exchange on twitter. So i was a little hesitant about meeting him. But to me people take twitter too seriously. People put on a good show for her. So i wanted to meet him and see who he really was.”
the scene returns to the mall
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Heyy doll. Whats tea?
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Nothing girl spending money like I always do.
Legend twirls.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I’m happy that we finally got to meet each other, I wanted to get my own impression of you and not listen to what the haters say.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Yes god. Cuz you know the streets are chatting! I'm glad we get to finally mix it up too. I knew that party wasn't the setting for any type of meeting anyway. So much drama.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Well sadly I was ejected from the party before it even started so I wouldn’t know what else happened that night but from the drama on Twitter it seem like a lot went down.
Legend shrugs.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Oh well, it wasn't my scene anyway, to many ghetto people there.
Trinity chuckles.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“It was certainly a unique scene. I wasn't really here for it either. But enough about that. Since we're on the subject of parties, I'm throwing one… a great one… a better one if you will.”
She chuckles as the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Thats right! I am throwing the party of the year baby. I need to show yall how its really done in the A. How the real elite party!”
She chuckles, flipping her hair and blowing on her fresh manicure.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Despite all the drama and shenanigans I've had going, I have a lot to celebrate. I've really been getting more involved in the T world of LGBT and things have been going really great. Tons of money has been raised and knowledge has been spread. Its really time to stand and fight with my Trans sisters. Too many of us are being ostracized for breathing. Too many of us are turned down for jobs because somehow being trans will damage a whole corporation. Too many of us are being gunned down. Murdered by downlow cowards just because their boys find out they like something different. And im sick of it! But on a positive note im actually also celebrating this new va jay jay baby!”
She pats her inner thighs.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Yes honey! I am complete! And i feel as free as the wind on a beach honey! I kept my surgery quiet for a long time. I didn't feel like it was anyone's business. Nobody else has to explain so neither do i. But this is a huge accomplishment for me. I've waited for this moment since i was little. And I'm doing it huge of course. Not a penny was spared from this occasion. Kinda helps that Zeno is in the doghouse. He's extra generous with his wallet when he's in trouble. I deserve it! I am the queen. Nothing less for the best.
She chuckles.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“I'm inviting everyone. But i didn't extend an invite to Chanel for obvious reasons. This will be a classy event. One for the books. And drama is not welcome. She can check out the pics.”
She winks as the scene fades back to the two.
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]“Everyone's invited”
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I’ll definitely be in the building and I’ll make sure I'm on my best behavior I don't need to be thrown out of another party for reasons that's weren't my fault.
Confessional Cam
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]Another party? Oh boy, the last few parties I've attended were crazy as shit so hopefully this one is different and since Trinity is throwing it then it might be the party of the year.
Legend pauses.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]But then again it wouldn't be a party without me being there anyway.
The scene cuts back to Legend and Trinity.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I’ll be there and my friend Levi is coming in town so would be ok if I invited him also?
TRINITY MONROE:
[/b] [/div]That's fine with me just make sure he doesn't bring any drama with him.
LEGEND DIOR:
[/color] [/div]I'll make sure to let him know, but girl I’m ready to hit this boutique I already see some stuff in the window I like.
Legend rushes toward one of the stores as Trinity follows behind him and the scene fades.
The scene opens up back at Riley's apartment with “Train Wreck” by Banks playing in the background. Jaser is seen chilling on Riley's couch reading a magazine. The sound of keys can be heard as the door opens and closes in the background. Without looking up Jaser shouts out.
Jaser Cruz::
It took you long enough hoe, I'm starving.
Jaser sits up and turns around to see Khaleel standing with keys in hand awkwardly looking back at him.
Jaser Cruz::
Are you f(bleep) kidding me?
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
So I'm minding my business waiting for Tai Rye to get back from some meeting and lord behold this bum walks into his apartment like nothing ever happened.
Jaser pauses
Jaser Cruz::
I don't understand why this bum ass nigga has a key or what the hell he's doing here. It's bullshit.
The scene cuts back to Khaleel rolling his eyes
Jaser Cruz::
Let me get this straight, after everything you did to my best friend, you have a key to his place? Why the f(bleep) are you here? We all know you're only good for showing up leaching off Taino and leaving when his feelings start to come back. Like haven't you had enough of fucking with him?!
Khaleel sucks his teeth, slamming the door behind him as he makes his way to the stairs.
KHALEEL:
Shoulda known your sicknin ass was his roommate. Look, I'm just here to wash up and change. I don't need the bullsh(beep) from you this time, aiite? *under his breath* You the last one that should be in someone's business anyway. Always ready to start poppin’ off and sh(beep).
Jaser Cruz::
And you always ready to slide yo snake ass up in his life time and time again.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
I'm dropping little hints that I don't like him.
The scene shifts back from the confessional
Jaser Cruz::
I don't like you.
Jaser crosses his arms and stands up
Jaser Cruz::
You damn near fucked his life up and here you come again with the bullshit.
Khaleel started heading up the steps but made his way back down to make himself clear. The couch now between them.
KHALEEL:
Bruh, you think I care? I don't like your ass neither. Always got mouth when I come around, but guess what? Taino obviously doesn't have a problem with me if I'm still here, now does he? As long as me and him are cool, ima still be around here so deal with it like you deal with them dusty ass curls. Fake DeBarge lookin’ ass.
Confessional Cam
Jaser Cruz::
I let this nigga try it for too long without saying anything. Riley finally got a decent guy in his life and I'm not gonna stand for this nigga to just come in and ruin shit.
The scene cuts back to Riley's apartment. Jaser is now standing on the couch in Khaleel’s face. Clapping as he speaks in his face.
Jaser Cruz::
You're. not. welcome. here. nigga.
Khaleel tries to ignore it but Jaser gets louder.
Jaser Cruz::
I'm not gonna tell your sorry ass again. Leave mother fucker . The door is over there. Jus
KHALEEL:
If you don't get the fu(beep)...!
Khaleel seemingly had enough as he shoves Jaser down off the couch. Jaser sits in shock for a second looking up at Khaleel and then gets up hoping over the couch. Jaser shoves Khaleel back. Jaser swings and hits him straight in the jaw sending Khaleel staggering. Khaleel jumps back putting his hand in Jaser's face and shoving him down again before he takes off his shirt and throws it in his face. Jaser pops up, but Khaleel is able to push him back and pin him against the wall. Jaser struggles but with Khaleel being taller and stronger, he wasn't going anywhere.
KHALEEL:
You wanna fight, lil nigga? You lucky you cool with Taino or else I woulda been beat that ass down.
Jaser Cruz::
You talk too much nigga.
Khaleel laughs and Jaser looks up at Khaleel and the two lock eyes. Both breathing heavily, Khaleel releases his grip.
Jaser Cruz::
Just don't say anything to Riley.
KHALEEL:
Anything about what?
Jaser Cruz::
About this.
Jaser pulls Khaleel in close and starts kissing him. Khaleel pulls back out of shock but then goes back in. He lifts up Jaser who obliges by wrapping his legs around his waist. The last image seen is Jaser taking off his shirt as they continue kissing while the scene fades to the next.
The scene then transitions to the location of K1 Speed, an indoor go-kart racing track, where Hadi and Jasmine can be seen walking into the building. Hadi holding the door for Jasmine to enter. The scene then cuts to confessionals.
Confessional Cam
HADRIAN ALI:
Lately, thangs have been bothering me, and I’ve been working on getting it all worked out, and to start with that, having enough confidence in my business, and not letting Jasmine do most of the work, but hopefully some go kart racing could help ease the conversation in. Also to prove a point by winning this race. Jaz is mad competitive.
Hadi laughs as the scene cuts back to the couple going to the register, then to the outside of the track in a line with other attendees. The employee at the gate, an adolescent Latino, checks them into the station where the g-karts were parked.
K1 Speed employee:
So you all will be together or separate-
JASMINE REY:
Separate!
HADRIAN ALI:
Damn, you want to lose don’t you?
Hadrian strikes a smile, as Jasmine eyes him up and down.
JASMINE REY:
Tuh! Who told you that lie?!
HADRIAN ALI:
So you don’t want daddy to help you win?
JASMINE REY:
Boy, you need to be helping yourself if that’s the case.
HADRIAN ALI:
Yeah, aight. *looks at the employee* It will be separate.
K1 Speed employee:
Okay, cool. Just go ahead and pick any available singles cart in the front.
HADRIAN ALI:
Thanks, mane.
The two head to any of the available go-karts near the front row: Jasmine picks a white one on front, while Hadi picks a black one directly behind her. As they both fasten their seatbelts and wait for other drivers to enter go-karts, the scene switches back to confessional.
HADRIAN ALI:
Jas may be “confident” about winning this, but trust….daddy’s got this one.
The scene switches back to K1 Speed, where 5 other racers are fastened in, and the employee is in front of Jasmine with a racing flag to lead the race. He speaks loudly to catch the racers’ attentions and inform them of the rules.
K1 Speed employee:
Alright, everyone. Welcome to K1 Speed Indoor Go-Kart racing, this is Arturo, and I will be directing you all in this race today. There will be 3 laps around the race, and then I will direct you back into the pit stop. Let’s inform everyone that this is a friendly race, no competition. Pressing the right pedal accelerates the car, while the left brakes it.There will be no intentional bumping and no foul play in this race, if so you will be taken out of the race. Now let’s have fun, and have a great race. Alright everyone, on your mark!
The camera shows Jasmine feeling determined.
K1 Speed employee:
Get set!
The camera then shows Hadi smiling.
K1 Speed employee:
Go!
The employee waves the flag as the seven racers steadily accelerate onto the track. Jasmine works on keeping the lead from her being in front, but she could see Hadi and the other five racers catching up to her. To strategize, she keeps Hadi behind her by blocking his path throughout the race. The camera shows him shaking his head at this as it cuts to confessionals.
HADRIAN ALI:
See what I’m talkin about. Jas thinks she’s slick trying to pull that smart sh*beep* at me, but that’s aight. I’m still gonna win.
The scene cuts back to their second lap, where Jasmine gets so distracted with blocking Hadi, but that she doesn’t notice two other racers moving past her, so she nearly swerves to the furthest part of a curve and stops. Hadi driving past her, pointing at his smile to taunt her.
JASMINE REY:
Oh no you ain’t.
Jasmine then accelerates again, trying to catch up her lead again while being last, but as the last lap happens, she could only catch up to fifth. Hadi becoming first, instead.
As they are directed back into the pit stop, the scene cuts to a confessional cam of Hadi laughing, and then cuts back to Jasmine and Hadi exiting the tracks, shoulder to shoulder. Hadi laughs at Jasmine using strategy and still becoming fifth to his first. Jasmine taps him on the chest with the back of her hand.
JASMINE REY:
Whatever, Hadi!
Hadi then hugs her, kissing her on her forehead.
HADRIAN ALI:
It’s aight, Jas. At least you know what you did wrong. *laughs*
JASMINE REY:
Boy, bye! I got to use the restroom real quick. I’ll be back.
HADRIAN ALI:
Aight, bae.
By that time, he gets a notification on his phone. The couple give a peck on the lips before Jasmine heads to the Girl’s restroom, Hadi takes his cell phone out of his right pocket to read a message. His facial expression mellows down a bit, taking a deep sigh as the scene ends.