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She smiled arrogantly and nodded. “I know but I’m still telling you anyway. That dress is everything and she’s playing her part. I thought you said you weren’t dating anyone.”
“I’m not.”
“Well you better clear that up with her because she’s definitely dating you.”
“What do you mean?”
She stopped walking and stepped in front of me. “Oh fuck, am I really going to have to have this talk with you?”
“On gang. You need to say some shit that makes sense because right now you’re talking crazy.”
“I’m not talking crazy. Your man brain isn’t processing girl logic. That woman has been grinning all dreamy at you all night with that look that says ‘I’m fucking him, keep your distance or you’ll get these hands’.”
I laughed hard as hell. Mostly because I could literally hear Xiah saying some shit like that but also because how the hell had Sovoya determined all that just from watching me kick it with Xiah tonight.
“Nah, that’s not the type of thing we’re on.”
“Oh it is and one of two things needs to happen. You will clear up what’s between the two of you so she’s not misreading this or I will get with Van to prepare for the fall out when she blasts your ass all over social media for playing in her face. Because this is deeper than just sex for her. If it’s not for you, then tell her. You’re two seconds into the contract. The front office is watching you closely for a lot of reasons. You don’t need to be stuck in the middle of a woman scorned blow up. Fix it or I will.”
I glanced across the room and noticed Xiah walking onto the open balcony before I dropped my eyes to Sovoya. “You don’t need to fix shit. I’m cool with a lot of stuff you do but minding my personal business isn’t gonna fly.”
“Your personal business affects how you make money, so sorry, I’m very much going to be all up and through it.”
“Yaakov Vaughn,” a deep voice called my name, sending my attention to the man approaching me, Jase McCormick. I had never seen him in person. He and Shaq could damn sure be body doubles. He extended a hand and we shook. “I know I’ve already officially welcomed you to CSA but this time I’m doing so in person. We’re glad to have you as a client.”
“’Preciate that.”
“How are things? Sovoya taking care of you?”
“Yeah, she’s doing her thing. I might need you to talk to her about staying the hell out of my personal shit though.”
He smiled arrogantly. “Good luck with that. When she takes on a client, she takes on everything about them. It’s how she makes your money.”
“I told him that.” She shrugged, smiling smugly at the win.
“I won’t hold you up. I wanted to come show my face, let you know I’m here if you need anything…” he paused and flashed a smile, “Other than keeping her out of your personal shit.”
I yanked at my beard. “I’m straight. Like I said, she’s doing her thing.”
“I know, you’re in good hands. Sound Beats, Quest, and InStream are a good look.”
“InStream?”
They were one of the biggest streaming networks out there. I had no clue what the hell they wanted me for but I knew they had deep pockets so the deal would damn sure be nice.
“Yes, that was the last conversation I needed you to have tonight before you leave. Charles Gordon with InStream. I spoke with him about a brand deal for you.”
Jase glanced at me. “You bailing already?”
I nodded. “Yeah, this isn’t really my vibe. It’s cool though.”
He chuckled. “It’s a battle of the pockets and egos. I get it. I appreciate you trusting the process. Charles told me they want him. Whatever pitch you made sold their team and got the job done. If Kove wants to head out, introductions can be made another time.”
“’Preciate that.”
“Fine, you get a pass.” Sovoya glared at Jase. “I’ll go let Charles know to send over the contract for review.”
Jase chuckled and brushed a hand over his head. “You can head out. I’m probably not far behind you.”
