Chapter 99: Burning Up

MIA

I looked behind and I saw Imani and Brenda approaching from their car, its light igniting the compound as well.

I shook my head at them as they got closer.

"What did you do to him?" Imani again.

"I didn't do any...."

"Move," she pushed me aside, making me hit my back on the stairs slightly as she and Brenda hovered over Big Kai.

"Kai," Brenda called as Imani held Kai's face.

I stood up on my feet, staring at Big Kai's unconscious face.

What happened? He was.....he was fine a few minutes ago.

"He is burning up," Imani said, adding to my worry.

Oh, God. Burning up?

"He needs a doctor, Imani." Brenda's worried tone made me more worried.

Imani stood up straight as she took out her phone, dialed a number, and placed her phone to her ear.

She looked my way, making me gulp.

Her scowl became worse.

"Better pray nothing happens to him, you little piece of white shit. Or else you will be fucking sorry."

"Forget her, Imani. Kai needs a doctor ASAP." Brenda blurted.

"I am fucking calling him!" Imani snapped.

I rested my eyes on Big Kai as Brenda held him.

I recalled the way he coughed and held his chest before falling.

He coughed in the car at first. He said he has a little cold.

The night is pretty windy and bad for him.

"We....we have to take him inside,"

"Shut up," Imani ordered.

"But he has a....."

"Bitch, shut the fuck up!" She snapped, glaring at me with extreme hate.

"Hello," a male voice came through her phone.

"Doctor Steve. It is Imani. We need you right now."

I moved my eyes to Big Kai.

I want so badly to be close to him right now.

But Imani looks like she would pounce on me if I do as much as take a step towards him.

We really need to take him inside. The night is windy and bad for him.

Next, another car pulled up, taking my attention.

Caleb and two familiar bodyguards got out of it and quickly moved towards the girls and Big Kai.

"Mia," a whisper took my attention as her hand held my arm.

It was Coco. She is looking at me with worry.

"What happened?" Caleb asked as he stared at Big Kai.

"You left him in the misfortune-filled hands of a fucking witch, that's what happened!" Imani yelled.

I lowered my gaze as my heart clenched.

"Let's take him inside. Rowland, Chris. Come on." I heard Caleb say, making me look at them.

Caleb and Chris helped place Big Kai on Rowland's shoulders.

Big Kai's body limped as Rowland and Chris took him towards the entrance door with Brenda following them behind.

My heart clenched as I stared at them.

"I will call the doctor right away," Caleb said.

"Fuck that." Imani snapped. "The doctor is on his fucking way. What you need to do is kick this fucking bitch out of here." she pointed at me, making Caleb look my way.

I shook my head slightly.

"I don't wanna fucking see her in this house again!" She yelled, taking steps towards the entrance.

"She is the boss's girl, Imani. You can't keep her out." Caleb said, making Imani stop in her tracks.

My heart pounded as she turned and looked at Caleb.

Caleb doesn't seem to care. He is staring at her boldly.

"The fuck you just say to me?" she asked.

"You heard me. You can't keep her out.  She is his girl and she has every right to be here. Even at his side right now in a situation like this." Caleb said, adding to my uneasiness.

Imani's jaw tightened. She looked my way.

I lowered my gaze.

"We will fucking see about that crap you just threw outta your fucking mouth, Caleb," Imani said, walking into the house.

I let out a sigh.

"Mia, what happened?" Coco asked, making me look at her.

She is still looking at me with worry.

I sensed Caleb approaching me.

"I saw you and the boss leaving the club together. He was looking healthy." Coco said. "How come he is unconscious right now?"

"I am confused as well, Coco. He said something about having a cold but it didn't look....look serious," I said, lowering my gaze as I felt tears coming.

"It's okay, Mia," Caleb said, making me look at him.

"Please, I need to know if he is going to be okay."

He nodded. "He will. The doctor is on his way."

I lowered my gaze as tears filled my eyes.

"Take her inside, Coco," he said.

"Okay. Let's go, Mia." Coco said, making me nod slightly.

We headed up the remaining stairs and then into the house.

The calmness reminded me of how Coco and I left it earlier.

I didn't think I would be coming back with a huge burden in my heart.

The way HE coughed and fainted was disturbing.

Really disturbing.

I wonder if it is what he ate or drank.

But he said coldly.

God, please make him get better.

I don't want anything to happen to him, please.

Without letting go of my arm, Coco and I ascended the stairs. We got to the hallway and we headed towards my room.

Getting to my door, I looked to my right, staring in the direction leading to Big Kai's room as Coco began unlocking my room door.

I kept staring in the direction as Big Kai filled my mind.

Please be okay.

Please.

Coco opened the door, taking my attention.

I walked in before she did. I rested my eyes on my sister who is still sound asleep.

I moved my eyes to the alarm clock.

It is past four in the morning.

I walked towards the crib and I found Jay Jay sleeping in an improper posture.

Sighing, I leaned down to him and placed him properly.

I covered him with his duvet and stood up straight, still staring at him.

"Take my advice, Mia,"

I turned to Coco.

She is taking a seat on the couch.

"Don't think about Imani too much. She is nothing but a bitter woman." She said.

I lowered my gaze.

"I told you she acts like a jealous lover whenever the boss is involved with a woman," she added, making me look at her.

"Sometimes I feel she is in love with him or something."

I furrowed my brows. "Wait, that can't be right. He is her brother."

She scoffed. "True but how do you explain the way she acts?"

"I think she just doesn't like me because I'm...." I paused, sighing. "Because I am white."

"Yeah right." she huffed, relaxing in her seat and looking away.

I stared at her. "Don't you think that is the reason?"

"No. Of course, it is not the reason. Jay Jay's mom wasn't white but Hispanic. Imani's jealousy was at its peak. Then there was Cece and Brandy."

I furrowed my brows.

"Cece and Brandy are black women but Imani couldn't stand them around the boss. She makes trouble all the time whenever they are around him. If that is not the way of a jealous lover, then I don't know what it is."

I stared at her.

She nodded.

What the.....no I doubt this.

"Listen, Coco, I guess there are sisters who get jealous about girls being around their brothers. Especially the ones who share a strong bond with their brothers. They get jealous when attention drifts from them. It doesn't necessarily mean they are in love with their brothers. It sounds weird."

"It does sound weird, Mia," she said, getting on her feet and walking towards me.

"That's exactly Imani's situation. I am not really sure but on the scale of ten, there is a five percent chance that Imani is in love with the boss."

I stared at her as she stood in front of me.

"And I am not sure but," she looked behind her and then at me. "I don't think they are blood related."

I furrowed my brows.

She nodded.

"What?"

"I am not sure," she shrugged. "I have heard a thing or two but I can't tell how true that is."

Imani and Big Kai aren't blood-related?

"So you see," she said, walking back to the couch and sitting on it. "If they are really not blood related, then Imani is really in love with him and might take him eventually if she wants."

For some reason, my heart reacted instantly.

"She is that fiery and hot-headed," she added.

I looked away.

"But if they are blood related and she is still in love with him, then she is nothing but nasty."

I looked at her.

She shook her head, making a disgusted face.

"I still don't think it is like that," I said, making her let out a scoff.

"I mean, she looks happy having Brenda around him."

She furrowed her brows slightly, placing her finger on her chin, giving it a thought.

"That's another confusion there," she said.

"See? She just doesn't like me. And it is because I am white." I said, looking.

"Ugh, stop saying that." she urged, making me look at her.

"It is not about the skin color," she said.

"I need to take a shower," I said.

She heaved a sigh. "Fine. I will just go to my room then," she said, getting on her feet. "Take care of yourself and get some sleep cause these two will wake up in an hour or two," she said, gesturing at Jay Jay and Vicky.

I chuckled slightly as I stared at them.

"And,"

I looked at her.

"The boss will be fine. I am sure the doctor is here already."

I nodded. "Thank you."

"Good night."

"Good night," I said.

"Oh it's morning," she said, chuckling.

I smiled slightly.

"Silly me. Later," she said she walked towards the door and then out of my room.

I let out a sigh as I turned to Jay Jay's crib. I rested my eyes on him as what Coco said about Imani repeated in my head.

"She might take him eventually if she wants. That's how fiery and hot-headed she is."

I rubbed my temples, feeling a little be disturbed.

I should go take a shower right now.

MINUTES LATER.......

With my eyes closed, the cold water kept hitting my body nonstop. I brushed my hair back and threw my head back as I pictured the beautiful moment in the car with Big Kai.

I clenched my legs as I took the water.

His massive size gave me pain at first. I thought I got all in but his words......

"A little more, baby."

I let out a gasp, feeling like it is actually happening right now.

The way he coughed and passed out wiped off the blissful thoughts instantly, making me lower my head as I opened my eyes.

I turned off the showers as my heart tightened.

He was very much okay during the blissful moment.

Why would he pass out like that?

I don't understand.

I shook my head slightly, dwelling in my confusion.

I walked towards the mirror and grabbed my towel from the side. I rested my eyes on the mirror as I wiped my body.

"Why did you break my fucking rules?  I told you no touching yourself. You wanna provoke me, huh?"

You are not awake to see me now, are you?

My heart tightened as I continued staring at myself in the mirror.

AN HOUR LATER.......

I stared at the pool through the windows, lost in thoughts about Big Kai.

It feels like sleep was wiped out from the face of the earth for me. The pool has become the best sight ever for now.

I am dressed in my pink nightgown and my hair tied in a messy pony, set for bed but I can't find sleep.

Not when Big Kai is unconscious.

I looked towards the door for the umpteenth time, contemplating going to his room regardless of his sister's disapproval.

I am seriously losing patience.

It's just an hour and the bright day is not here yet.

I just want to know how he is faring.

That's not a bad thing, is it?

I returned my gaze to the pool, getting frustrated.

I am going.

I headed towards the door. I grabbed my robe from the couch and put it on before walking out of my room.

I closed my door behind me while staring in that direction.

I bit my lips, still contemplating.

I am already out of my room. Just do this, Mia.

I was about to take steps ahead when.....

"Mia,"