Gangsta's Paradise

Boog's Birthday

Lauren

I couldn't stop blushing. Nip's guiding me by my waist because he made me put on a blindfold. Normally. I hate being blindfolded but I'd follow Nip anywhere. We finally stopped walking and I had no idea where we were.
I felt him pull me back against him as he wrapped his arm around me and kissed my shoulder. He then took the blindfold off and everyone yelled, "Surprise!"
I looked around and covered my mouth as I looked at some of my closest friends. Every last friend that I love is sitting at this table. Malika and my cousin Dave engulfed me in a hug while Cassie and Ty were dancing in front of me. I kissed Nip as he let me go to hug everyone. I then sat at the table, Nip sitting beside me.

"You like your surprise nigga?"
"Yes! I love it! But where are the kids? And Sam? An-,"
"Sam coming and my mom is watching the kids. We're going to do something as a family tomorrow. Tonight is your chance to turn up, nigga."
"Oh my God! Thank you babe!"
"You welcome, Goldie Loc!"

The nickname warmed my heart. Nip always calling me some shit but I don't mind. It's always so cute! Just like him! Ugh! He walked away and told me that he'd be back. I turned and started talking to everybody as the waiter came to take our drinks.
After a few minutes, we heard raised voices and saw security running the way that Nip went earlier. My heart started beating and I got up from my seat. I heard his voice and I relaxed a little but I saw his demeanor. I knew something had happened.

"Nip, you good?"
"Naw man. Some fuck nigga just tried me hard as fuck cuz!"
"Where he at?"
"They escorted that bitch nigga out! Walking up on me like he know me cuz!"
"Baby, come here!"

He walked over to me, still riled up. I looked up at him as I wrapped my arms around him. He's tense as fuck but after a few minutes, he started relaxing. Then he smiled at me before kissing me on the lips. Both J-Roc and Hoggy were looking at me, with their mouths dropped.

"What?"
"Yo sis. You calmed that nigga straight down! I was expecting us to leave this bitch to body a nigga!"
"Y'all see my brudda man. He enjoying his lady."
"Man fuck y'all niggas."

They all laughed and went to mingle with everybody else. Nip was talking to YG and OT while I talked to Cassie and Lika.

"Lo, you good?"
"Yeah. Why you asked?"
"I saw that Trey post. I thought we was gonna have to look for you girl!"
"Whatever. It was the way he had someone take the picture. I would never step his way again."
"I'm glad to hear that. Cause girl, we was planning your funeral."
"Shut up! Haha! What's been good with y'all?"
"Nothing. Diddy and I have been having problems..."
"Girl why? What the fuck!"
"He's just been doing too much. I don't even know how to explain it. And he keeps pushing off my questions about our future."
"Girl, Diddy ain't ever getting married!"
"Why you say the Lika?"
"Just his track record. Look how he did Kim."
"That is true. I've thought about that. But he swears she was the love of his life."
"I'm just saying, Cassie girl, I'd be looking for his replacement."
"But shit, who am I kidding, who am I without him?"
"A talented ass woman, the fuck you mean?"
"Lo, it's just not that simple. Like, I've been with him for almost 10 years! I don't even think I know how to date anyone else!"
"You never know until you try."

We were interrupted by Nip coming over and gently pulling my hand to stand up. He led me back to my seat and sat me down as he stood beside me. He had the waiter bring champagne for everyone and told them to raise their glass.

"I just wanna give a toast to my lady, my Queen. Thank you for being down for me. Despite what people say online, or a nigga past, you're always by my side, supporting me and showing a nigga mad love. And I just wanna say that I love you. My wifey, my everything baby. Happy birthday!"

Everybody aww'd before raising their glasses. I smiled and stood up to hug him. He can be so sweet and sexy at times. We finished up before mostly everyone agreed to go to the club.
Once we got there, Lika, Cassie and Dave dragged me to the dance floor. We were all dancing and having a good time when out of nowhere a drink was thrown in my face.
I looked up shocked to see a smug looking Tanisha standing there. My shocked face turned into an angry one.

"Bitch! Are you crazy?"
"No but I can be bitch! What's up?"
"You know what, Tanisha. I'm not gonna stoop to your level because I actually have shit to lose and an image to uphold. But fuck you."
"No fuck you! That's why I'm still fucking yo man, bitch!"

I rolled my eyes and laughed, walking off, but the ho pulled my hair. Malika grabbed her to get her off me and I couldn't control myself so I turned around, swinging. I caught her in her lip and the other upside her head. She stumbled back but then launched herself at me. She windmilled and it pissed me off so I started jabbing at her, not paying attention to where my hits were even going.
I felt someone's arms wrap around me and pull me back. The person had me up in the air as the other pulled Tanisha through the crowd. I realized J-Roc was holding me as Hoggy escorted Tanisha out the club. I looked down and realized Nip was holding his face.

"Damn Boog! What the fuck?!"
"I didn't realize I had hit you."
"Damn Lil Mike Tyson Junior. The fuck y'all fighting for?"
"You still fucking her Ermias?"
"What? No! I ain't been out here doing shit!"
"Are you sure about that? Cause that bitch felt the need to throw that in my face just now!"
"No! And lower your fucking voice when you're talking to me. I told you, I ain't fucking with her no more!"
"I don't know what to believe..."
"How about believing your man?"
"..."
"Aight Boog. Bet!"

Before I could stop him, he left. Some birthday.