Bria brows rumpled. “You should take it. This is your career we’re talking about. I’m sure he would understand.”
“Girl, we’re talking about Meco here. He wants me close, and I know I couldn’t go two months without seeing my baby. If I took her with me, I know he wouldn’t be able to go long without her either. Girl, it’s so much to decide. I prayed for these opportunities but didn’t know I would have to choose between them and my family.”
Bria wished she could relate to Kaylona’s dilemma. She had been single and without kids during most of her career. She never had to consider anyone else when it came time for her to book a gig or travel.
“Maybe he could go with you some dates,” Bria offered.
Kaylona gave her a knowing expression. “He’s so busy that I know it wouldn’t happen. I’m gonna have to talk to Tori about how she navigates this because I’m really overwhelmed.”
“Hey, why isn’t she here with her husband?”
“Oh, girl.” Kaylona chuckled. “It’s beef in this family, and Tori and Devyn stand on the side with Ada and Dax.”
“So, they don't like Aunt Maddy?”
Kaylona shrugged. “I guess not. They're all so tight-lipped about this shit that I don't know what’s what.”
Bria sat in deep thought, trying to make sense of what Kaylona just told her. She had a clue that there was some kind of division between Ada and Maddy due to the scene at the wedding. However, she didn’t know people had chosen sides. Her gaze drifted to Lo, who talked with Meco in the dining room. Then, she remembered him saying his parents weren’t invited.
What the hell went down between them?
“So, how has married life been?”
Bria exhaled dramatically, making Kaylona laugh.
“It’s been that bad?”
Bria shook her head, trying to sift through what she wanted to reveal and what she didn’t.
“Let’s just say it’s been a movie.”
“Oooh,” Kaylona cooed. “A movie. You know what? That sounds about right because my situation with Meco was like a movie.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, girl, I started off as his surrogate because I needed money to fund my EP.”
Bria gasped, prompting Kaylona to cackle uncontrollably.
“Wait, hold on.” Bria shook her head. “So, you guys weren’t a couple initially?”
“Nope, he hired me to be a surrogate for him and his ex, but then that bitch walked away and left my man to figure this shit out on his own. We fell in love and lived happily ever after.” She rolled her eyes. “I’m just playing. We still got issues, but I can handle them. He likes to be in control too much.”
“Ugh, the story of my life. Lo don't want me to miss a call and if he text, he wants a response right away.”
Kaylona’s nose wrinkled. “Oh, hell no. Meco ain't that bad. Don't Lo know he’s married to the baddest ballerina in the game? You ain't got time to be answering his every call.”
“That’s what I tried to tell him, but he won’t listen.”
“Hmm.” Kaylona pursed her lips. “You know what? Lo makes Meco look like an angel. Let me stop complaining.”
Kylan walked over to Kaylona, and she picked her up. Kissing her cheek, she hugged her tightly, making Bria swoon. Being a mother was a role she definitely wanted to fulfill. Witnessing Kaylona with her mini-me made her desire grow exponentially.
“I love her so much,” Kaylona cooed. “She really saved my life. I don't even make a decision without considering her.”
Bria beamed. “She’s so beautiful. Literally looks just like you.”
“Aye.”
