Chapter 1
I’m laying in my bed in a house that isn’t mine. Hello, I’m Lia Jones. I’m Michael B. Jordan black, fat childhood friend that the media doesn’t know about. We are the same age. And live with him, right along with his parents. We are his rocks, his lifelines and he needed us close by. I didn’t mind because it wasn’t like I was doing good in New York. I’m at a period in my life, where I don’t know if I wanna go left or right. So yea I’m having a life crisis. Mike decided to have a foundation for lupus so I’ve been helping with that as a job. His mother Dana has Lupus and I have rheumatoid arthritis which is another auto-immune disease like Lupus that affects my body. I really like helping the foundation and maybe it’s my calling but I feel like something is missing.
Oh yea, I haven’t had a date in 5 years. Which means I haven’t had sex in 5 years and I live with chocolate thunder! He don’t be around much but when he does, omg I’m wet all day. Of course, since this is his house he won’t be having a shirt on. We treat each other like brother and sister but for a while now I wanted more. But he doesn’t look my way, right along with the rest of the men in L.A.
I’m Lia and I’m overlooked.
Lia is brown skin and 5"3.
Lia POV
I was eating lunch at In& out minding my business when a group of women walk in. Two women that stand out were Gabi Fresh and Chasity Garner.
My hero is in the plus-size fashion blog game. I look up to them. I would love to have the confidence to dress like them and show off the real me. I lost that after some horrible, terrible experiences in my life. Which is the main reason why I live with Michael. I’ve been stuck in a metaphorical cave and I don’t know how to get out.
“Hey, you wanna sit with us? *Gabi
Sure.
I move into a sit next to them and my life got slayed.
Michael POV
I’m laying on my couch pouting as my mom yells at me.
“I don’t know what’s the point of defending your actions on social media but then be on the boat with dollar store Italian versions of Kim Karasdashian. I love Steelo like he is my own but that boy is bringing you down. I want you to be happy and marry a black Queen. Hell, I want just want you to be married but not to some gold digger that sucks the life out of you.
What’s going on? * Lia
“Hey baby girl, I’m yelling at Mr. Hollywood over here.
“Why? *Lia
“Cause he got mad ’cause everyone thinks he doesn’t like black women. *Mom(Donna)
“But he doesn’t, not since Keisha. *Lia
I glare at her because she knows not to say her name in my house.
“I do like black women, it’s just hard to find one out here that I like. That has the qualities that I want.
Which is? *Lia
“A woman that doesn’t mind me geeking out over anime, someone that uplifts me, that always has me smiling. Doesn’t take herself seriously. Physically she has to be shorter than me, real curves would be nice, ya know.
Lia leaves the room, maybe she has to go to the bathroom.
“So that’s your dream woman son?
“Yea.
“Well I’m sure she is around somewhere, you just have to open your eyes. I’m going to go bother your father. Good night.
*Week later
I’m getting fitted for clothes for the next events and red carpets while Lia is sitting there being her usual quiet self. Till she jumps up
“I’m tired!
Of what?
“Your wardrobe. You dress too basic. You need some color in your life
“Some people would disagree with you.
“Your dating life is shit and that’s your fault and business. Anyway your fired style lady.
“What?! You can’t fire me
Both of them look at me.
“Sorry. You have already been compensated for today so you can go. *Lia
She grabs the clothes and calls Lia a fat bitch which I hate. Why are women so mean to nice women like Lupita and Lia?
So who is going to be my stylist now baby girl?
“I have the perfect person.
*Hour later
Goo goo, the stylist sister of The group Mary, Mary is taking my measurements.
“I’m going to hook you up. You’re going to be on the best-dressed list in no time.
Thank you for coming on short notice. I know you’re a very busy woman. *Michael
She blushes. I have that effect on women
“No problem at all. I got my new little sister back.
“Just like I got yours.
They smile at each other.
“So you in this new sisterhood with Lia? It’s like a sorority or something.
“Yup. Black plus-size woman that is taking charge of their lives.
“That’s why, Lia is acting more like her old self.
“The old me that doesn’t take any of your shit. You like that version?
“Yea. I love that version
“Do y’all wanna be alone?*Goo Goo
Nah, we’re good. *Lia and Michael
“It’s okay ’cause I’m finished anyway, I will have your clothes ready by Friday. Is that okay?
“Yes thank you.
She gives Lia a hug and whispers in her ear, then she leaves.
Wanna watch some anime in the theater?
“Okay. Let me get comfortable.
“Okay, meet you in the theater in 15 minutes.
We part ways
15 minutes later, Lia is walking into the theater room and her outfit makes me choke on popcorn.
