Orphanage

16

I decided that I'll just look casual until the dinner. I put on my black North Face jogging shorts, white tank top, and I borrowed Bee's white sandals. I put my hair in a ponytail and looked at Codi.

"How does mommy look?" I asked. I began to pose infront of him, he barked and jumped up and down. I laughed and picked him up. "I'm guessing that's a yes." I kissed his paw.

I looked around my room and saw a food bowl and water bowl. I grabbed his food and filled up the food bowl, I put water in his other bowl and sat it on the floor. "Eat up." I smiled. He began eating quickly. I sat on the bed and a knock was at my door.

"Come in." I said.

Bre came in. "Hey, ready to go? I thought we could let Bee drive. You know, cheer her up." She said sitting on the bed.

She had on some purple shorts, black tank top, and some black flip flops. Her hair was in a bun and she had a purse around her shoulder.

I nodded. "That's fine, just let me take Codi for a walk and I'll go."

She said okay and left, I fed the fishes one last time and put Codi on a leash. I grabbed my blue iPhone 5c and left out my room. I went downstairs and out the door. Our block was short, it was only like 4 houses on each side because they were so big, so I'll just walk him around twice. I decided to call Catalina while I walked.

"This is Cat!" She laughed.

"Hey Catalina, it's Zo."

She gasped. "ZONNIQUE JAILEE POPERS!"

"It's Pullins." I laughed.

"I'm pretty sure it's Popers."

"It's Pullins, anyway wassup?"

"Lourdes is giving me a makeover because I'm meeting Harry at the mall."

"That's good, are you nervous?"

"A little but Lourdes told me not be afraid and just be myself."

"She gives great advice."

"True chizz."

After I got off the phone with Catalina and finished walking Codi we all went in Bee's car and drove to the nearest mall, we used the GPS in her car which led us to Beverly Center Mall.

It was huge, we only brung $5,000 to the mall each to buy us something to wear for tonight and just to shop. We went in Messes of Dresses and found the perfect dresses. My blue dress was mermaid shaped with no sleeves and diamonds on the end of the flipper, I also I found some white heels. Bahja found a long pink dress with sleeves and it flared at the bottom. It was more of a princess dress, she found gold heels to match. Bre had a dark pink suede short dress with no sleeves and black heels. After we found what were wearing tonight we bought a couple casual clothes. We ate, and looked around more. I saw a pet store called The Pet Express. I went inside, it was magical. I bought Codi a couple of things.

"I love this place, isn't it great?" I smiled.

Bre scoffed. "A pet store? It's amazing." She said with sarcasm.

"You like pets?" The cashier asked.

I nodded. "I adore them. I use to volunteer at a vet back in Atlanta." I explained.

She nodded. "That's wonderful."

I paid for my things and we left the mall. It was 6:00 when we reached back to the mansion. We got out the car and got greeted by Maria.

"hola chicas, se divirtieron?" She asked smiled.

Bee closed the front door. "Sí gracias por preguntar."

We walked to our rooms and put up our things. Codi was sleep on the end of me bed. I kissed his ear and showered, after that I curled my hair and put on the dress and shoes I bought earlier. I put on my diamond earrings my father bought me a while back and my necklace that Rayan got me on our anniversary. I put on my blue Micheal Kors watch I bought earlier and looked stunning. When I was done, it was 7:15. I went downstairs and waited in the family room until the girls were done. They were a couple minutes later, they both looked beautiful. Bee hair was in a bun and Bre hair was straight. It was a knock at our door, Maria opened it.

"Puedo ayudarte?" She asked.

It was the man who picked us up in the limo from earlier. "Estoy aquí para recoger a las damas."

"Si" She motioned us to come here.

"Hello ladies I'm here to take you to your dinner." He said.

We nodded. "Yes, let's go." Bee said.

We waved bye at Maria and went in the limo. "White wine is in the ice cooler if you want it." He said.

He began to drive off and we got glasses of wine. Bre made a i********: video and got ton of likes, after the talent show we had slot of young females who admired us. Now that were in Hollywood, we can inspire way more people. We arrived at The French Laundry, the guy opened the door for us.

"Thank you sir, may I ask for your name?" Bre asked.

He nodded. "Kevin Ronald, Mr.Ronald @ your service." He bowed down and Bre gave him a $20 tip.

We went inside and it was very elegant and neat. We found Mr.Iovine and Mr.Cameron

"Ladies! Glad you can make it, have a seat." Mr.Iovine greeted us. "This is Mr.Cameron, Ciara's songwriter. He's really good and maybe we can make a couple deals."

"Hi I'm Zonnique." I'm smiled. "This is Breaunna and Bahja."

"So your the lead singer?" He asked.

"In the group? No we don't have a lead person." I laughed.

He nodded. "I think you should be the lead, the star, the main girl."

I shook my head no. "Sorry I'm not selfish like that, all of us are the main girls."

He looked at Mr.Iovine and they began to whisper. Soon enough, Mr.Cameron phone rang.

"I have to take this call, excuse me." He styod up and walked away.

"Girls?" Mr.Iovine smiled. "You know I love you and wish the best for you right?"

We all nodded.

"Jasper over there, is a big deal. He can make you songs that are fantastic. Whatever he says, you do if you want to be successful." He explained.

Bre folded her arms. "What are you trying to say?"

He signed. "Please, allow Zonnique to be the lead singer."

We all began to yell. "Mr.Iovine that's pitiful and these are my girls! I'm sorry but no!" I said with a attitude."

"That's bogus, why do we need a 'lead singer'? Were fine without one!" Bee said.

Mr. Cameron came to the table. "Look I have to go, very important family situation. Anyway, did we settle? Zonnique is the lead singer?" He asked.

"Yes." Mr. Iovine said. "Yes she is, see you Jasper."

I can't believe this guy.

Home

I laid in bed with Codi brushing his little fur. "Then he basically forced me to be the lead singer, it's good for me but also selfish for my girls." I whined.

Codi barked. "I know." I kissed his ear. "You always agree with me."

It was a knock at the door. "Come in." I said.

Bee came in and sat on the bed. "Hey lead singer." She said lowly.

"I'm sorry, I had no idea Bee."

"It's fine." She said. "After all, you are a better singer that me." She sighed.

"That's not true, your a really good singer to. Please don't be upset." I said.

"I'm not upset." She said quickly. She looked at Codi. "Can I see him?"

"Go to Bahja Codi." I instructed. He ran out of my arms and ran into hers.

Bee smiled. "He's so adorable."

"Thanks." I laughed lightly.

She looked at me. "Have you talked to Rayan?" She asked.

"Earlier when we first got here, I'll call him now." I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.

"Baby?"

"Rayan, Hey."

"I miss you."

"I miss you too, what you doing?"

"Writing a verse for this song I'm doing with Craig."

"Craig?"

"Yeah, now that he's not with Bahja anymore he said he has 'less stress' and he can focus on what he loves."

I looked at Bee, "I caused him stress?" She whispered. She grabbed the brush and started to brush Codi's hair.

"Stress? Anyway, is it going good?"

"Yeah. Actually imma call you back, bye."

He hung up, I put my phone on the charger and looked at Bahja.

"Stress huh?"

"Look forget Craig Bee , there are over 100 guys in Cali and I'm sure your gonna find your Mr. Right." I touched her nose and laughed.

"Wanna watch a movie?" She asked.

"In your room?"

She shook her head no. "We have a theatre, I'll go tell Maria to come along with some snacks and you fetch Bre." She left out the room and started to yell. "María era tener una noche de cine en el teatro llevar bocadillos y vamos!"

I went in Bre's room with Codi. I knocked on the door slowly, I heard wailing and I opened the door. She was laying in bed crying. "Bre, everything okay?"

She sobbed. "No."

"What's the matter? Is it because of the lead singer thing because if it is I had no-" She cut me off.

"No offense Zo." She sniffled. "But this isn't about you, and because of the fact you thought it was it just plain dumb. I don't care about you being the lead singer, s**t I'm not a damn singer."

She stood up and put on her slippers. "Your right." I whispered. "I'm sorry, I was wrong for thinking about myself."

We walked out her room and down the stairs. "And if you still wanna know why I'm upset, Jacob cheated on me. He's with Reginae now." She grabbed Codi out my hands. "Thanks for asking."