Chapter Five

Ryan.

"Whatever Grandmother." I simply stated while watching her pace around the living room.

"I'm serious Ryan! Stop playing these games. I get tired of reading articles about this," She said while scoffing.

"They aren't true." I said.

"I know you boy and you're just like your daddy fooling around with these girls. You're getting married so stop with these games." She preached.

"I don't want to hear this right now!"

"You and this damn mafia that you're apart of isn't a good look either! It is time for you to grow up and be a damn man!"

I slammed my hand on my desk causing her to jump in fear, "You're my grandmother and I appreciate you but I need you to shut the hell up and mind your damn business. I know what I need to do and I know how to handle things. You should find you something to occupy yourself with so you can stay the fuck out of my personal life!"

"Ryan." My Grandmother said as she stared at me in shock, "What happened to you? Where's my grandson?"

"He's here but he demands privacy."

"I just want you to be careful before you end up like your father."

"I will never be like him so don't you even sit there and begin your comparisons."

"You've changed! You're not my grandchild. This is not the Ryan that I took care of!"

"You took care of me when I was 4! If you haven't noticed, I am a grown ass man now."

She stared at me sadly before nodding her head, "I can see that now!"

Scoffing, I grabbed my phone from my desk and walked over to her, "I gotta go. My only focus is my career and this wedding." I said while kissing her cheek. "Show yourself out!"

•••

Kendall.

I pulled out my laptop and went to Google. It was time that I did a little research on his fiance. I typed in her name and the pictures of her popped up. I'll admit that is one pretty girl. I looked at multiple pics of her and Ryan. I needed more information on her.

Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Danielle Porter grew up in a 4-bedroom-house along with 10 other people. The youngest of all the kids, she is of Asian descent; She was introduced to music producers and songwriters which marked the beginning of her singing career. Danielle has been said to be similar to Beyoncé due to her having a powerful voice. Danielle attended and graduated from Georgetown University. She announced her retirement from music in 2015 and is now a Super Model and engaged to American businessman Ryan August.

My mouth dropped. She was more than I thought. After doing some more lurking, I discovered that her and Ryan's Wedding was 3 months away. I knew I had to remove myself from the situation so I did the right thing.

I walked in the building as if I owned the place. I was confident. I was nervous, I was scared but I was confident. I walked into Ryan's office and slammed the door shut causing him to slowly look at me with the same scowl on his face.

"Who the hell do you think you are?" He asked calmly.

"I'm Kendall." I stated.

"You don't show up then you come today and you're late." I growled.

"You're a liar. Do not lay up with me knowing damn well you are about to get married!" I yelled.

"You signed the damn contract."

"BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE ENGAGED!" I shot back.

Ryan dropped his pens on his desk and made his way around until he was standing directly in front of me. Before I could say anything else, He wrapped his hand around my neck, "Watch who the fuck you're talking too." I didn't know what took over me but I did what no one else had ever done. My hand connected with his face.

"Fuck you Ryan! I quit." I opened the door and turned around to face him one last time, "Go marry Danielle! Speaking of her, here she comes looking like a big ass booger with all this green on." I announced before I slammed the door.

I felt happy and relieved but I knew this wouldn't be the end.