Chapter One: Welcome to the Baddies Mansion
The midday sun was blazing over the sprawling Los Angeles estate as the first fleet of black Sprinter vans pulled into the circular driveway. The heavy sliding doors flew open, and the absolute chaos of reality television officially began. Most of the women arrived doing the absolute most—stumbling out of the Sprinter vans in six-inch heels, dragging massive suitcases, and wearing heavy, three-hour glam.
“Careful with that bag, it costs more than your life!” a voice shrieked from the back of the first van.
“Girl, nobody cares about your bag! Move, my feet are sweating!” another voice snapped back as a flurry of designer luggage was tossed onto the hot pavement.
Among the shouting, the clacking of stilettos, and the overwhelming scent of expensive perfume, Naomi Morgan stepped onto the pavement. At twenty-five years old, Naomi was a striking woman with a captivating presence. Standing tall at 5′9", she commanded attention with her curvy, small waist and thick thighs figure. She boasted a gorgeous, natural shape with full lips, full breasts, and a big booty.
While the other girls were stressing about their lashes in the heat, Naomi was cool, confident, and turning heads. She stepped out of her ride looking effortlessly stunning, rocking her natural hair and zero makeup. Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, usually styled in loose curls, and it was naturally her own. She carried herself with quiet grace rather than arrogance, observing the frantic energy around her with strikingly bright hazel eyes. Her gaze held a depth that hinted at both warmth and a hint of sadness.
“Oh my god, look at the pool!” one of the girls, dripping in designer logos, shrieked as they pushed past the heavy double doors into the Baddies Mansion.
“I call the biggest bed!”
“You better run, bitch, because I’m taking the master!” another yelled, already kicking off her heels to sprint up the grand staircase.
“Don’t push me! I swear to God, do not push me on the stairs!”
Instantly, the first cardinal rule of the house took effect: the frantic run to claim the best beds. While the other girls were screaming, running, and fighting over the main house beds, Naomi quietly slipped away from the chaos. She walked down the lavish hallway, her full lips pressed into a small, amused smile. Let them fight over the bunk beds and shared suites. She calmly located one of the three highly-coveted single bedrooms, claimed it, and placed her bags neatly on the bed.
Satisfied that her territory was secured, Naomi made her way down to the sprawling kitchen. She fixed herself a drink, sat back, and observed the madness.
Across the living room, the first major altercation of the season was already brewing. Two girls were getting into the very first screaming match over a mislaid piece of luggage.
“Did you just move my Louis bag so you could put your cheap shit down?” a tall blonde woman snapped, getting into the face of a brunette in a neon two-piece.
“Don’t disrespect me! It was on the floor!” the brunette screamed back, waving her acrylic nails. “And for the record, this ‘cheap shit’ is custom! You wouldn’t know nothing about that!”
“I know that my bag was right here, and your dusty hands touched it! Move it back before I make you move it!” the blonde threatened, taking a step forward.
“I will drag you through this living room on day one!” the brunette exploded, throwing her hands up.
“Try it! I wish you would!”
Naomi took a slow sip of her drink. She stayed completely out of the drama, letting the other women fight over the remaining beds, mislaid luggage, and first impressions. She was not a fake person; she always kept it 100 and honest, and she knew better than to jump into someone else’s petty mess.
Finally, a producer’s voice echoed through the house, prompting the ladies to gather. The twelve women arranged themselves on the plush velvet sofas in the living room with their drinks to size each other up. The blonde and the brunette sat on opposite sides of the room, still glaring daggers at one another.
“Alright, since we’re all eventually going to be sharing oxygen, we might as well know who we’re beefing with,” a girl in a sequined top announced. “I’m Lexi, and I make more in a week than most of y’all make in a year.”
After a few of the louder girls introduced themselves with aggressive posturing and loud brags about their bank accounts, the room’s attention shifted to Naomi.
Naomi took the floor with zero attitude. She didn’t bite her tongue for anyone, but she was grounded and deeply humble.
“Hey y’all, I’m Naomi,” she began smoothly, her voice calm and steady.
“Where’s your makeup, girl? We’re on TV,” the tall blonde from the earlier argument interrupted, looking Naomi up and down. A few girls snickered, clearly trying to test the waters.
Naomi met the girl’s gaze directly, completely unfazed. “I don’t wear make-up ever. Never have, never will,” she stated simply. She gestured to her fresh face and her long, flowing curls. “I’m just naturally me. But listen, I’m a kind and generous person, and I’m just here to meet new people, learn, grow, and have a good time.”
The girls murmured, some nodding in respect, others clearly intimidated by her commanding 5′9" frame. She wasn’t loud, but her presence was undeniable.
Naomi calmly added a small, honest warning: “But I do want to make one thing clear. People shouldn’t confuse my kindness for weakness. I will absolutely put someone in their place if they cross that line. I’m respectful, but if someone disrespects me, I will tell a bitch to leave me alone before she gets put on her back.”
She took a breath, letting her hazel eyes scan the room, making sure every single woman heard her loud and clear.
“One thing about me is that I won’t pick a fight, but I will finish it.”
The room fell silent for a fraction of a second as the weight of her words settled. It was clear that she was opinionated, very smart, and knew how to kick some ass real good. She wasn’t just talking to hear herself talk; it was a promise.
Sensing that quiet, dangerous confidence beneath her sweet exterior, one of the louder castmates sitting on the armrest smirked and leaned forward.
“Oh, okay!” the castmate joked loudly, breaking the tension. “So her hands are Rated E for Everyone!”
The entire room erupted into laughter, the heavy tension breaking instantly. Even the blonde and the brunette cracked a smile. They understood the boundary, and the name instantly stuck.
Naomi “Rated E” Morgan smiled, raising her glass to the room. The season had officially started.