Post by Moments In Life on May 14, 2017 15:02:10 GMT -5
Confessional Cam
“I got a call from Carlos saying that Ephriam and President got into a fight, or most likely a slap fest.”
London smiles.
“Because I’m sure neither one can throw hands, but anyway. I thought it was funny that President chose to pick a fight with Ephriam out of all people, I didn’t get what President’s beef was with Ephriam, the only thing that came to mind was Carlos but President denies that was the reason.”
London rolls his eyes.
‘I had to find out what happened though, so I called Ephriam and invited him on my morning jog, I’m sure he was still upset about the other night and I know he wanted to vent, I guess I could be that ear to listen.”
The scene opens up outside of London’s hotel room, behind the hotel was a huge park that included rides for the kids and a track that allowed the guests to walk or run. London stands by the entrance to the park waiting for Ephriam who was already 15 minutes later, London looks down at his phone and back up towards the road, London notices Ephriam slowly making his way towards London’s direction, the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Damn if this boy couldn’t walk any slower.”
The camera cues back to London and Ephriam, Ephriam finally gets to London and the two turn and make their way on the trail.
London:
Look, I know we’ve had our differences and all, but I still consider you as a friend and when Carlos told me about the fight with you and President, I wanted to make sure you was alright.
Ephriam:
I’m fine, your concern was appreciated, but the man’s punches I could barely feel, too bad I had to break my girls Amber’s vase though *laughs* eh, it looked cheap anyways, no shade.
London:
But damn what happened? Like why did y’all even come to blows? I’m sure President’s insecure ass got offended by something small.
London giggles.
London:
I kind of knew you two would go at it, it was so much tension built up and you already know why.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Because of Carlos ass, they both *BEEP* the same dude.”
London looks into the camera and winks and the scene fades back to London and Ephriam.
Ephriam:
I do, but there was no reason why he had to get mad about it, jesus, you can’t win everything in life, I guess spoiled rich bitches don’t experience the real world either so whatever. He looked like a fool throwing the first punch, while I was just sitting there being calm, I did expect him to do that **** so its ok he looked like an idiot, mission accomplished *laughs*
scene then fades to a confessional
Confessional Cam
“People can call it a punk move all they want, I don’t care. If you want to be the one acting like a buku bitch in camera, go ahead. In fact, keep throwing those slick shots…I ENJOY making you look like a basic weak bitch right now *winks*”
the scene then returns to London and Ephriam
Ephriam:
What I want to know is how the **** am I going to compose myself when I see the ****head at Carlos party….ugh, I’m not going to be petty about it because I don’t like forcing people to choose sides but thats the one person I wouldn’t invite if it was my man he had problems with *eyeroll*
London:
Carlos isn’t as innocent as he looks, I mean don’t you think he might like the attention, why else would he invite President to the party.
London pauses
London:
The attention boy!
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I mean could Ephriam be any slower, I liked this boy but I swear sometimes his brain don’t work.”
The camera fades back to london and Ephriam.
London:
I really think you need to sit down with Carlos and find out where you two really stand, I’m on the outside looking in but I really think your man is in love with two people.
Ephriam:
True true, but he still sees me the most, I know that for a fact! You’re right though, I should talk to him about and see what all of this meant to him, then see where it goes. I don’t plan on stopping the fight at all. Hopefully he don’t change the subject though.
London:
Well in your eyes where do you see you two? He calls you bae, but I’ve never seen y’all actually say you were together.
Ephriam:
I’d love to say it, if it don’t feel like I’m being treated like property. I’ve said it plenty to him, but I don’t need to see all these other outsiders viewing saying “Oh ya’ll annoying us showing your love blah blah blah” those bitches can suck it.
Scene then fades into confessional immediately
Confessional Cam
“Hmm, you know it does come off saying like I care what they’re saying, but at the same time they’re annoying and irrelevant. So whatever”
Ephriam:
Hmm, now that I think about, I should say it more often, of course I’m pretty reluctant when hes still looking at that Prez like a concubine to conquer but hey, if I’m not second fiddle, why should I bring it up?
London:
Just know your worth, Carlos is a good dude but not good enough to let him play with your emotions.
The two continue walking the trail finally reaching the end.
London:
And don’t let President get to you, especially at this party, don’t entertain his BS, it’s not worth it.
Ephriam:
Oh trust me I won’t, after all him looking petty again is something funny to watch.
both laughed about it on the way to the parking lot, the scene fades to black
scene then switches to Carlos’ place, Ephriam is waiting for him, sitting at the couch, reading on the latest Game Informer.
Ephriam
Destiny sure looks like it’s going to suck *eyeroll*
Confessional Cam
“I’m a little afraid, I can’t lie, but then I took in and listened to what London says and well, I think it is time to get the T on all this, just what all this is about, why are we together and all this. Oh my god I don’t want to sound clingy right now…..edit that **** out please.”
scene then fades into Ephriam still reading, who then heard Carlos just coming in right now
Carlos:
Oh *BEEP* bae, I didn’t know you we’re here.
Carlos walks over to Ephriam, he bends down and kisses Ephriam on the cheek who kind of gives him the cold shoulder, Carlos backs up and looks at Ephriam and the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I didn’t even like how this was starting off, I could tell bae was upset about something.”
The scene fades back to Carlos and Ephiram.
Carlos:
Ummmm ok, you alright bae?
Ephriam:
Do you love me?
feeling a bit taken aback from the question, Carlos looked at Ephraim with a bit of shock
Ephriam:
It’s a simple question. I’m just wondering where we are right now since apparently we don’t express it enough *eyeroll* I didn’t care at first but then it got me thinking.
Carlos stands there for a second, he drops his bag on the floor and sits down beside Ephriam.
Carlos:
I think if you would have asked me this last week I would have so no, and I’m only being honest with you.
Carlos pauses. Ephriam raised an eyebrow a bit after hearing this.
Carlos:
But yes I can say I do love you and I see a future with you. I do want to admit something to you though.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Oh boy, here where all hell breaks loose.”
Carlos crosses his fingers staring into the camera, the scene fades back to Carlos and Ephriam.
Carlos:
In the beginning of the relationship I continue to mess with around with President, before we got so serious I still had feelings for dude but once I knew that I wanted to be serious with you, I cut all that off. I think that’s why President is so mad at you, but babe you have to trust me when I say this, I promise that all that stuff with President won’t happen again, I just want you.
Carlos sighs.
Carlos:
I was confused, I didn’t really know what was happening with us because at times I felt like you wanted to be with me and other times I felt like you didn’t so while I was in between feelings I just made a couple bad decisions, but it’s only about you bae.
Carlos extends his head reaching for Ephriam’s hand.
Ephriam:
Bae, its ok….I knew. No, not because of London, but because I knew you two had an attraction towards each other when we first weren't talking. I had a feeling something was going on.
Confessional Cam
“I don’t get why people think I’m lying for knowing, please *eyeroll* I mean lets not forget me and Carlos started off hostile towards each other *winks* and since they were cool with each other during that time I figured they were getting down and about, of course I fought back, hard and we are where we are right now”
scene then fades to Ephraim and Carlos
Ephriam:
A man has needs, Carlos and I’m no clingy bitch after all, I’d be unbearable if I was *laughs* but to be honest, I was feeling a bit reluctant about pursuing a relationship with you. I have been played way too many times before, its hard to put in that trust in another, maybe I am being crazy thinking this, but, I want to know if this whole thing is legit, even if you had people on the side, I want to know if you can be devoted to me 100. I could care less if these other bitches keep wanting to see you, I’ve explained this and stated this so many times, they are not a threat. Are you going to want this, want me still? All my good and bad? Everything that has been going on past and present. Do you still want a future with me?
Carlos grabs Ephriam’s hand gripping it hard, he pulls Ephriam close to him planting a kiss on his lips.
Carlos:
Yo you my ride or die, I’m in this with you until the end. I don’t have any side *BEEP* and I don’t want any, I’m trying to make it permanent with you, so if we can move past all this nonsense, then let’s move forward and focus on us bae.
Carlos smiles.
Carlos:
So can we not talk about this *BEEP* anymore, I’m tired and I’m trying get you to make me some biscuits and then let me have some of your biscuits after.
Carlos winks and playfully smacks Ephriam on the side of his butt.
Ephriam:
*laughs* you player
Ephriam smiled, but then puts on a serious face
Ephriam:
I want to know, what are you going to do about President, you are planning a party and all for your accomplishments, which I’m proud of by the way *smiles* but you know me and him are on some hostile bulls*** going on. I’m not going to entertain the thought of me having to smack him up a pounding or two, cause I don’t want to ruin it, but what are you planning on doing? I’m not going to be against you inviting him, but he provokes me again, **** will hit the fan…..
Carlos:
Chill bae, I invited him but he declined to rsvp to the event so i’m assuming he won’t be in attendance, and even if he did decide to show up, just stay away from him. This is my night and I don’t know need any drama happening, save that *BEEP* for another day.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“This conversation went smooth, I didn’t think Ephriam would be so calm about the situation but it made me wonder what was going on with him, did he have someone on the side or what was it?”
Carlos sits there for a second thinking.
“Nah, I don’t think bae would do that, maybe that was me being paranoid but if President did decide to show up, I would hope he wouldn’t try and put the spotlight on him at my event.”
The scene fades back to Ephriam and Carlos.
Ephriam:
You know Carlos, you should probably go talk to him. Set things straight and settle it all this time.
Carlos rolls his eyes.
Carlos:
I’m so tired of *BEEP* talking, but whatever. I’ll shoot him a text, but if President can’t be in my life as a friend and not make drama then I guess I’ll just lose another friend.
Ephriam
I wouldn't be so sure about that…..lets just say you two need this. You’re probably thinking I am on something….no fool, I’m not, you can say I got some growing up done, I won’t be 22 forever doe. I’m not gonna stop you from setting it straight with him so take the chance when you got it.
Carlos:
Bae trust me, I got this, I’ll talk to him about it and see what happens.
Carlos jumps up from the couch leaving Ephriam sitting there, Ephriam continues to look through the magazine while Carlos goes into the kitchen to start cooking, the scene fades into a confessional cam.
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Confessional Cam
“Benji reached out to me earlier today and asked me if I could meet up for lunch, I didn’t know why he wanted to meet with me but I was curious to find out.”
The scene opens up outside the local sandwich shop “Debbie’s” the scene fades to the outside area where Benjamin is shown waiting at a table, a few minutes go by and London is shown making his way up to the table, London reaches the the table and the two embrace, London joins Benjamin and the two order a drink from the waiter.
London:
I’ll take a Strawberry Margarita, I need something sweet and I’m not trying to be drunk tonight, so I’ll start off with a *BEEP* drink.
The two laugh.
London:
But what’s up though? You said you wanted to talk to me about something.
Benji:
I wanted to invite you out and just hang, I’ve been out to LA hundreds of times but I really don’t know anyone so I was hoping we could I don’t know start a friendship.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
London rolls his eyes
“What the *BEEP* is this, friend charity day. I don’t know dude, wasn’t really interested in knowing him, I mean he was one of President’s exes.”
London looks into the camera pretending to throw up.
“ I wouldn’t touch anything President touched with a 10 foot pole, I’m just being honest.”
London laughs.
The camera fades back to London and Benji.
London:
I mean I don’t know man, I’m kind of a private person and it’s hard for me to let new people in, and the fact that you and President know each other, I don’t think it would be a good look for us to become friends.
London pauses taking a sip of his drink the waiter just brought him.
London:
President has a uncontrollable mouth and I wouldn’t want him to get his ass beat for saying something he shouldn’t.
Benji cracks a smile.
Benji:
I’m not looking for President to get beat up, I could careless about his feelings towards a friendship between us, We haven’t spoken since college and I don’t think what happened between us could ever be repaired.
London:
I mean that’s y’alls issue and I really don’t want anything to do with that.
Benji:
All I’m saying is, I have no issues with President, we’re just not friends right now that’s all. I’m not looking for anything crazy, I know people here but I know a lot of Hollywood people and meeting you the other day I didn’t get that Hollywood feel from you.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“ I guess I could maybe form a friendship with this dude, he was attractive so I wouldn’t mind being seen in public with him and he had money which was a plus, didn’t really want to be around any broke *BEEP* right now.”
London shakes his head.
“That came out wrong, I have broke friends and don’t mind people with less money then me, but I’ve been taken advantage of before so the people I brought in my life we’re kept at a minimal. “
The scene fades back to London and Benji.
London:
I think I told you about this boy Carlos’ party, I don’t think he would care if I brought you.
Benji:
Is President going to be there?
London:
I don’t know, I don’t care. I doubt he’ll show his face because I’ll be there and now that he got into it with Ephriam, I’m sure he won’t show because he’ll know we’ll both be there.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“President would be a fool if he showed up to this party, he so lucky I’m not back in my Philly days because I would finish what we started back in Vegas.”
London laughs.
“He won’t show though, he don’t have the balls to show. “
The camera cues back to London and Benji.
Benji:
It sounds like President might be the issue behind all this chaos.
London nods his head, and takes another sip of his drink.
London:
Ah yes, finally someone who see’s where all the drama is starting from. When we first started this we were friends, and now it’s just a divide in the group and it’s all President. Everyone has a problem with President but yet he doesn’t understand why he has all this drama in his life.
London sighs.
London:
Give me a *BEEP* break, anyway I’m done talking about that chump.
Benji:
Yeah, I don’t want to sour the mood and ruin these drinks.
London:
I think I need to get another one, my stress level has gone up again, it tends to do that when I allow bum talk in my vocabulary.
The two laugh as the waiter comes back with more drinks, the scene fades. The scene reopens with Benji shown pulling into President’s driveway. Benji gets out of the car and makes his way to President’s door. The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I got a hold of Benji. After finding out he was in town mysteriously, and hearing that hearing that he’s having secret meetings with London. I had to find out what the issue was. Me and him havent talked in like 6 years. Why do you pick now of all times to come into the picture. My number been the same. If you had a issue with me, why not come see me about it? He texted me saying he was in the area so i invited him over so we could talk”
The scene fades back to President who is shown opening the door for Benji. When Benji enters the house, President leads him to the kitchen.
President:
Been a while Benji. What’s good?
Benji takes his hat off and places it on one of the countertops, he reaches for the stool and sits down.
Benji:
It has been awhile, I didn’t think we would ever see each other face to face again, especially after what went down when we last saw each other.
Benji looks around admiring President’s place.
Benji:
I see my designs skill stuck with you, got a nice place here.
Benji laughs. President looks at Benji and chuckles
President:
The last time we saw each other was your graduation day. I remember that *BEEP* well. You walked across the stage, and then we went out to dinner, where you told me, we were in “different places” and you didn't see this going anywhere further. The fact that you’re in my kitchen is just as surprising to me.
The scene fades into a confessional cam
Confessional Cam
“Benji was my”
He pauses
“ I can’t really say he was my first boyfriend. But i guess he was the closest thing i’ve ever really had to a boyfriend. We had whatever we had in college. Things ended kinda bad for us. I didn’t finish college. He did. I feel like that was one of the main things that tore us apart. He insists that we fell off because i only loved money. But that’s a bunch of bull.”
The scene fades back to President and Benji
President:
I only asked you here because I wanted to know why you felt the need to meet with London about me?
Benji:
It was never my intention to meet London to talk about just you, I met London in the club while you were there. I wanted to approach you but I kept my cool because I didn’t know what side of President I would have got, so I knew meeting London would get your attention but trust it wasn’t in a negative way.
Benji sighs.
Benji:
Out of all people you should have trust in me.
President:
Trust you? I trusted you back in college. and look where that got me? I’m not saying I’m innocent for how *BEEP* went down between us. But even after all that, i still wished you the best. Never had nothing ill to say about you. You got my attention now. what’s up?
Benji:
I’m not here to cause any problems Prez, I just wanted to reach out and see how you were, I didn’t know you were living here in LA and since I was around I figured we could catch up. But I guess things haven’t been looking so good for you these last couple of weeks, talk around town you’ve been starting some drama.
Benji looks at President.
Benji:
It seems like your new circle of friends aren’t really your friends after all.
President gives Benji a strange look.
President:
You sure you’re not here to cause trouble? Yea things have been a little crazy. but I’m dealing with it. You don’t get the privilege of checking in on me anymore man.
Benji:
You took that privilege away, it was out of my hands. But I’m around now and I’m here in LA doing some work for a few weeks, if you decide that you want to include me in your life then that’s up to you. But remember I’m not the type to beg, we had a lot of ups and downs and I think it’s pointless to let all that go.
Benji sighs.
Benji:
If you want me not to communicate with London then I won’t. I have history with you and nothing with him.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“ He was right. we did have a lot of history. I was willing to give him a chance. Maybe we could build a friendship. I was gonna keep my eye on him. But to be honest. I’m tired of fighting. So i’ll go with it.”
The scene goes back to President and Benji.
President:
Remember sophomore year in college? There was this boy. I just knew you had a crush on him. What was his name?
President pauses, Benji smirks .
Benji:
Are you talking about keith?
President:
Keith Braxton! That’s it! You said the same thing to me then that you’re saying to me now. You said you would stop talking to him if i wanted you to. and what did i say?
Benji:
Umm?
President:
I said that I can’t control who you deal with. That’s even more the case now. If ya’ll cool, be cool. Just don't make me the topic of ya’ll conversation. Friends don't do that.
Benji nods his head.
Benji:
I get it Prez.
Benji smiles.
Benji:
Just make sure you don’t go disappearing on me again, that *BEEP* not cool.
President:
Just make sure you don't give me no reasons to disappear on you and that won’t happen!
President laughs
President:
So I’m sure you heard about that party right?
“I got a call from Carlos saying that Ephriam and President got into a fight, or most likely a slap fest.”
London smiles.
“Because I’m sure neither one can throw hands, but anyway. I thought it was funny that President chose to pick a fight with Ephriam out of all people, I didn’t get what President’s beef was with Ephriam, the only thing that came to mind was Carlos but President denies that was the reason.”
London rolls his eyes.
‘I had to find out what happened though, so I called Ephriam and invited him on my morning jog, I’m sure he was still upset about the other night and I know he wanted to vent, I guess I could be that ear to listen.”
The scene opens up outside of London’s hotel room, behind the hotel was a huge park that included rides for the kids and a track that allowed the guests to walk or run. London stands by the entrance to the park waiting for Ephriam who was already 15 minutes later, London looks down at his phone and back up towards the road, London notices Ephriam slowly making his way towards London’s direction, the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Damn if this boy couldn’t walk any slower.”
The camera cues back to London and Ephriam, Ephriam finally gets to London and the two turn and make their way on the trail.
London:
Look, I know we’ve had our differences and all, but I still consider you as a friend and when Carlos told me about the fight with you and President, I wanted to make sure you was alright.
Ephriam:
I’m fine, your concern was appreciated, but the man’s punches I could barely feel, too bad I had to break my girls Amber’s vase though *laughs* eh, it looked cheap anyways, no shade.
London:
But damn what happened? Like why did y’all even come to blows? I’m sure President’s insecure ass got offended by something small.
London giggles.
London:
I kind of knew you two would go at it, it was so much tension built up and you already know why.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Because of Carlos ass, they both *BEEP* the same dude.”
London looks into the camera and winks and the scene fades back to London and Ephriam.
Ephriam:
I do, but there was no reason why he had to get mad about it, jesus, you can’t win everything in life, I guess spoiled rich bitches don’t experience the real world either so whatever. He looked like a fool throwing the first punch, while I was just sitting there being calm, I did expect him to do that **** so its ok he looked like an idiot, mission accomplished *laughs*
scene then fades to a confessional
Confessional Cam
“People can call it a punk move all they want, I don’t care. If you want to be the one acting like a buku bitch in camera, go ahead. In fact, keep throwing those slick shots…I ENJOY making you look like a basic weak bitch right now *winks*”
the scene then returns to London and Ephriam
Ephriam:
What I want to know is how the **** am I going to compose myself when I see the ****head at Carlos party….ugh, I’m not going to be petty about it because I don’t like forcing people to choose sides but thats the one person I wouldn’t invite if it was my man he had problems with *eyeroll*
London:
Carlos isn’t as innocent as he looks, I mean don’t you think he might like the attention, why else would he invite President to the party.
London pauses
London:
The attention boy!
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I mean could Ephriam be any slower, I liked this boy but I swear sometimes his brain don’t work.”
The camera fades back to london and Ephriam.
London:
I really think you need to sit down with Carlos and find out where you two really stand, I’m on the outside looking in but I really think your man is in love with two people.
Ephriam:
True true, but he still sees me the most, I know that for a fact! You’re right though, I should talk to him about and see what all of this meant to him, then see where it goes. I don’t plan on stopping the fight at all. Hopefully he don’t change the subject though.
London:
Well in your eyes where do you see you two? He calls you bae, but I’ve never seen y’all actually say you were together.
Ephriam:
I’d love to say it, if it don’t feel like I’m being treated like property. I’ve said it plenty to him, but I don’t need to see all these other outsiders viewing saying “Oh ya’ll annoying us showing your love blah blah blah” those bitches can suck it.
Scene then fades into confessional immediately
Confessional Cam
“Hmm, you know it does come off saying like I care what they’re saying, but at the same time they’re annoying and irrelevant. So whatever”
Ephriam:
Hmm, now that I think about, I should say it more often, of course I’m pretty reluctant when hes still looking at that Prez like a concubine to conquer but hey, if I’m not second fiddle, why should I bring it up?
London:
Just know your worth, Carlos is a good dude but not good enough to let him play with your emotions.
The two continue walking the trail finally reaching the end.
London:
And don’t let President get to you, especially at this party, don’t entertain his BS, it’s not worth it.
Ephriam:
Oh trust me I won’t, after all him looking petty again is something funny to watch.
both laughed about it on the way to the parking lot, the scene fades to black
scene then switches to Carlos’ place, Ephriam is waiting for him, sitting at the couch, reading on the latest Game Informer.
Ephriam
Destiny sure looks like it’s going to suck *eyeroll*
Confessional Cam
“I’m a little afraid, I can’t lie, but then I took in and listened to what London says and well, I think it is time to get the T on all this, just what all this is about, why are we together and all this. Oh my god I don’t want to sound clingy right now…..edit that **** out please.”
scene then fades into Ephriam still reading, who then heard Carlos just coming in right now
Carlos:
Oh *BEEP* bae, I didn’t know you we’re here.
Carlos walks over to Ephriam, he bends down and kisses Ephriam on the cheek who kind of gives him the cold shoulder, Carlos backs up and looks at Ephriam and the scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I didn’t even like how this was starting off, I could tell bae was upset about something.”
The scene fades back to Carlos and Ephiram.
Carlos:
Ummmm ok, you alright bae?
Ephriam:
Do you love me?
feeling a bit taken aback from the question, Carlos looked at Ephraim with a bit of shock
Ephriam:
It’s a simple question. I’m just wondering where we are right now since apparently we don’t express it enough *eyeroll* I didn’t care at first but then it got me thinking.
Carlos stands there for a second, he drops his bag on the floor and sits down beside Ephriam.
Carlos:
I think if you would have asked me this last week I would have so no, and I’m only being honest with you.
Carlos pauses. Ephriam raised an eyebrow a bit after hearing this.
Carlos:
But yes I can say I do love you and I see a future with you. I do want to admit something to you though.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“Oh boy, here where all hell breaks loose.”
Carlos crosses his fingers staring into the camera, the scene fades back to Carlos and Ephriam.
Carlos:
In the beginning of the relationship I continue to mess with around with President, before we got so serious I still had feelings for dude but once I knew that I wanted to be serious with you, I cut all that off. I think that’s why President is so mad at you, but babe you have to trust me when I say this, I promise that all that stuff with President won’t happen again, I just want you.
Carlos sighs.
Carlos:
I was confused, I didn’t really know what was happening with us because at times I felt like you wanted to be with me and other times I felt like you didn’t so while I was in between feelings I just made a couple bad decisions, but it’s only about you bae.
Carlos extends his head reaching for Ephriam’s hand.
Ephriam:
Bae, its ok….I knew. No, not because of London, but because I knew you two had an attraction towards each other when we first weren't talking. I had a feeling something was going on.
Confessional Cam
“I don’t get why people think I’m lying for knowing, please *eyeroll* I mean lets not forget me and Carlos started off hostile towards each other *winks* and since they were cool with each other during that time I figured they were getting down and about, of course I fought back, hard and we are where we are right now”
scene then fades to Ephraim and Carlos
Ephriam:
A man has needs, Carlos and I’m no clingy bitch after all, I’d be unbearable if I was *laughs* but to be honest, I was feeling a bit reluctant about pursuing a relationship with you. I have been played way too many times before, its hard to put in that trust in another, maybe I am being crazy thinking this, but, I want to know if this whole thing is legit, even if you had people on the side, I want to know if you can be devoted to me 100. I could care less if these other bitches keep wanting to see you, I’ve explained this and stated this so many times, they are not a threat. Are you going to want this, want me still? All my good and bad? Everything that has been going on past and present. Do you still want a future with me?
Carlos grabs Ephriam’s hand gripping it hard, he pulls Ephriam close to him planting a kiss on his lips.
Carlos:
Yo you my ride or die, I’m in this with you until the end. I don’t have any side *BEEP* and I don’t want any, I’m trying to make it permanent with you, so if we can move past all this nonsense, then let’s move forward and focus on us bae.
Carlos smiles.
Carlos:
So can we not talk about this *BEEP* anymore, I’m tired and I’m trying get you to make me some biscuits and then let me have some of your biscuits after.
Carlos winks and playfully smacks Ephriam on the side of his butt.
Ephriam:
*laughs* you player
Ephriam smiled, but then puts on a serious face
Ephriam:
I want to know, what are you going to do about President, you are planning a party and all for your accomplishments, which I’m proud of by the way *smiles* but you know me and him are on some hostile bulls*** going on. I’m not going to entertain the thought of me having to smack him up a pounding or two, cause I don’t want to ruin it, but what are you planning on doing? I’m not going to be against you inviting him, but he provokes me again, **** will hit the fan…..
Carlos:
Chill bae, I invited him but he declined to rsvp to the event so i’m assuming he won’t be in attendance, and even if he did decide to show up, just stay away from him. This is my night and I don’t know need any drama happening, save that *BEEP* for another day.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“This conversation went smooth, I didn’t think Ephriam would be so calm about the situation but it made me wonder what was going on with him, did he have someone on the side or what was it?”
Carlos sits there for a second thinking.
“Nah, I don’t think bae would do that, maybe that was me being paranoid but if President did decide to show up, I would hope he wouldn’t try and put the spotlight on him at my event.”
The scene fades back to Ephriam and Carlos.
Ephriam:
You know Carlos, you should probably go talk to him. Set things straight and settle it all this time.
Carlos rolls his eyes.
Carlos:
I’m so tired of *BEEP* talking, but whatever. I’ll shoot him a text, but if President can’t be in my life as a friend and not make drama then I guess I’ll just lose another friend.
Ephriam
I wouldn't be so sure about that…..lets just say you two need this. You’re probably thinking I am on something….no fool, I’m not, you can say I got some growing up done, I won’t be 22 forever doe. I’m not gonna stop you from setting it straight with him so take the chance when you got it.
Carlos:
Bae trust me, I got this, I’ll talk to him about it and see what happens.
Carlos jumps up from the couch leaving Ephriam sitting there, Ephriam continues to look through the magazine while Carlos goes into the kitchen to start cooking, the scene fades into a confessional cam.
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Confessional Cam
“Benji reached out to me earlier today and asked me if I could meet up for lunch, I didn’t know why he wanted to meet with me but I was curious to find out.”
The scene opens up outside the local sandwich shop “Debbie’s” the scene fades to the outside area where Benjamin is shown waiting at a table, a few minutes go by and London is shown making his way up to the table, London reaches the the table and the two embrace, London joins Benjamin and the two order a drink from the waiter.
London:
I’ll take a Strawberry Margarita, I need something sweet and I’m not trying to be drunk tonight, so I’ll start off with a *BEEP* drink.
The two laugh.
London:
But what’s up though? You said you wanted to talk to me about something.
Benji:
I wanted to invite you out and just hang, I’ve been out to LA hundreds of times but I really don’t know anyone so I was hoping we could I don’t know start a friendship.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
London rolls his eyes
“What the *BEEP* is this, friend charity day. I don’t know dude, wasn’t really interested in knowing him, I mean he was one of President’s exes.”
London looks into the camera pretending to throw up.
“ I wouldn’t touch anything President touched with a 10 foot pole, I’m just being honest.”
London laughs.
The camera fades back to London and Benji.
London:
I mean I don’t know man, I’m kind of a private person and it’s hard for me to let new people in, and the fact that you and President know each other, I don’t think it would be a good look for us to become friends.
London pauses taking a sip of his drink the waiter just brought him.
London:
President has a uncontrollable mouth and I wouldn’t want him to get his ass beat for saying something he shouldn’t.
Benji cracks a smile.
Benji:
I’m not looking for President to get beat up, I could careless about his feelings towards a friendship between us, We haven’t spoken since college and I don’t think what happened between us could ever be repaired.
London:
I mean that’s y’alls issue and I really don’t want anything to do with that.
Benji:
All I’m saying is, I have no issues with President, we’re just not friends right now that’s all. I’m not looking for anything crazy, I know people here but I know a lot of Hollywood people and meeting you the other day I didn’t get that Hollywood feel from you.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“ I guess I could maybe form a friendship with this dude, he was attractive so I wouldn’t mind being seen in public with him and he had money which was a plus, didn’t really want to be around any broke *BEEP* right now.”
London shakes his head.
“That came out wrong, I have broke friends and don’t mind people with less money then me, but I’ve been taken advantage of before so the people I brought in my life we’re kept at a minimal. “
The scene fades back to London and Benji.
London:
I think I told you about this boy Carlos’ party, I don’t think he would care if I brought you.
Benji:
Is President going to be there?
London:
I don’t know, I don’t care. I doubt he’ll show his face because I’ll be there and now that he got into it with Ephriam, I’m sure he won’t show because he’ll know we’ll both be there.
The scene fades to a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“President would be a fool if he showed up to this party, he so lucky I’m not back in my Philly days because I would finish what we started back in Vegas.”
London laughs.
“He won’t show though, he don’t have the balls to show. “
The camera cues back to London and Benji.
Benji:
It sounds like President might be the issue behind all this chaos.
London nods his head, and takes another sip of his drink.
London:
Ah yes, finally someone who see’s where all the drama is starting from. When we first started this we were friends, and now it’s just a divide in the group and it’s all President. Everyone has a problem with President but yet he doesn’t understand why he has all this drama in his life.
London sighs.
London:
Give me a *BEEP* break, anyway I’m done talking about that chump.
Benji:
Yeah, I don’t want to sour the mood and ruin these drinks.
London:
I think I need to get another one, my stress level has gone up again, it tends to do that when I allow bum talk in my vocabulary.
The two laugh as the waiter comes back with more drinks, the scene fades. The scene reopens with Benji shown pulling into President’s driveway. Benji gets out of the car and makes his way to President’s door. The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“I got a hold of Benji. After finding out he was in town mysteriously, and hearing that hearing that he’s having secret meetings with London. I had to find out what the issue was. Me and him havent talked in like 6 years. Why do you pick now of all times to come into the picture. My number been the same. If you had a issue with me, why not come see me about it? He texted me saying he was in the area so i invited him over so we could talk”
The scene fades back to President who is shown opening the door for Benji. When Benji enters the house, President leads him to the kitchen.
President:
Been a while Benji. What’s good?
Benji takes his hat off and places it on one of the countertops, he reaches for the stool and sits down.
Benji:
It has been awhile, I didn’t think we would ever see each other face to face again, especially after what went down when we last saw each other.
Benji looks around admiring President’s place.
Benji:
I see my designs skill stuck with you, got a nice place here.
Benji laughs. President looks at Benji and chuckles
President:
The last time we saw each other was your graduation day. I remember that *BEEP* well. You walked across the stage, and then we went out to dinner, where you told me, we were in “different places” and you didn't see this going anywhere further. The fact that you’re in my kitchen is just as surprising to me.
The scene fades into a confessional cam
Confessional Cam
“Benji was my”
He pauses
“ I can’t really say he was my first boyfriend. But i guess he was the closest thing i’ve ever really had to a boyfriend. We had whatever we had in college. Things ended kinda bad for us. I didn’t finish college. He did. I feel like that was one of the main things that tore us apart. He insists that we fell off because i only loved money. But that’s a bunch of bull.”
The scene fades back to President and Benji
President:
I only asked you here because I wanted to know why you felt the need to meet with London about me?
Benji:
It was never my intention to meet London to talk about just you, I met London in the club while you were there. I wanted to approach you but I kept my cool because I didn’t know what side of President I would have got, so I knew meeting London would get your attention but trust it wasn’t in a negative way.
Benji sighs.
Benji:
Out of all people you should have trust in me.
President:
Trust you? I trusted you back in college. and look where that got me? I’m not saying I’m innocent for how *BEEP* went down between us. But even after all that, i still wished you the best. Never had nothing ill to say about you. You got my attention now. what’s up?
Benji:
I’m not here to cause any problems Prez, I just wanted to reach out and see how you were, I didn’t know you were living here in LA and since I was around I figured we could catch up. But I guess things haven’t been looking so good for you these last couple of weeks, talk around town you’ve been starting some drama.
Benji looks at President.
Benji:
It seems like your new circle of friends aren’t really your friends after all.
President gives Benji a strange look.
President:
You sure you’re not here to cause trouble? Yea things have been a little crazy. but I’m dealing with it. You don’t get the privilege of checking in on me anymore man.
Benji:
You took that privilege away, it was out of my hands. But I’m around now and I’m here in LA doing some work for a few weeks, if you decide that you want to include me in your life then that’s up to you. But remember I’m not the type to beg, we had a lot of ups and downs and I think it’s pointless to let all that go.
Benji sighs.
Benji:
If you want me not to communicate with London then I won’t. I have history with you and nothing with him.
The scene fades into a confessional cam.
Confessional Cam
“ He was right. we did have a lot of history. I was willing to give him a chance. Maybe we could build a friendship. I was gonna keep my eye on him. But to be honest. I’m tired of fighting. So i’ll go with it.”
The scene goes back to President and Benji.
President:
Remember sophomore year in college? There was this boy. I just knew you had a crush on him. What was his name?
President pauses, Benji smirks .
Benji:
Are you talking about keith?
President:
Keith Braxton! That’s it! You said the same thing to me then that you’re saying to me now. You said you would stop talking to him if i wanted you to. and what did i say?
Benji:
Umm?
President:
I said that I can’t control who you deal with. That’s even more the case now. If ya’ll cool, be cool. Just don't make me the topic of ya’ll conversation. Friends don't do that.
Benji nods his head.
Benji:
I get it Prez.
Benji smiles.
Benji:
Just make sure you don’t go disappearing on me again, that *BEEP* not cool.
President:
Just make sure you don't give me no reasons to disappear on you and that won’t happen!
President laughs
President:
So I’m sure you heard about that party right?