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This Chapter is very lengthy with many flashbacks which will be in "Italic" letters.
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Proclaim Forgiveness and reconciliation,
Which are the only way to achieve stable Harmony"
~Joseph Ratzinger
It's been weeks since Amelia's arrest and life has been more peaceful, except for the fact, Jazmine is six months pregnant and it was completely stressful for Huey to deal with. Jazmine was like a hurricane, she was more sensitive, in fact, she cries over every little thing. She always wanted processed foods such as french fries, milkshakes, donuts, and so on. Huey was very serious about her diet.
She was still allowed to eat dessert under one condition, it had to be strictly healthy, however, no matter what good he did, Jazmine was never gratified. As Huey was preparing Jazmine's breakfast, Jazmine was sitting at the table, feeding Malcolm from his high chair. Huey remembered the time she wouldn't lay one eye on Malcolm, she particularly ignored him, but one day, she surprised him.
Huey was tired, exhausted. He knew that he couldn't have Jazmine and their baby in this house much longer, it wouldn't be fair to them. They needed to move soon, but with Jazmine's mental health, taking care of Malcolm, and cleaning up the mess Amelia made, it was all taking a toll on him. He knew Jazmine didn't want to be around Malcolm, and he couldn't blame her. It hurt her that he and Amelia had a son that she and he were meant to conceive, but regardless of what Jazmine felt inside, Huey couldn't hide what he felt within. In his gut, Malcolm wasn't his son, however, he couldn't deny that he had grown a bond with him. It wasn't his fault that his mother was a crazy conniving bitch.
Huey let out a yawn, he needed rest, but he had gotten a call from Dr. Tanner(Amelia's and Malcolm's doctor) stating that he had the recent paternity results. He wanted to come by personally to reveal the results of the DNA test. He wanted to make certain that there wasn't any mix up this time around.
KNOCK!
KNOCK!
KNOCK!
Huey opened the door to see Dr. Tanner holding a briefcase.
"Thank you for coming by Dr. Tanner," Huey said, opening the door to allow him in.
"It's not a problem," he stated, "I have the results you wanted Mr. Freeman."
Huey invited him into the living room to sit down.
"Would you like some coffee?" Huey offered.
"No thank you, Mr. Freeman, I'm fine," he stated, giving him the envelope.
It was the test results, the real ones.
"I am sorry that it took so long, but I wanted to show you in person," Dr. Tanner said, "and you had a right to be concerned,"
Huey nodded his head slowly as he read the results, the test against himself, which showed a 0.000001% chance of himself and a 0.000001% probability of being the father of Malcolm.
"As you can see Mr. Freeman, you did not match the first sample of the DNA test and with the new sample you provided, you are not the father of Malcolm Freeman," Dr. Tanner said.
Huey closed his eyes, knowing that this was what his gut was telling him all along, Malcolm was some other man's kin.
"Anyways Mr. Freeman, you are not obligated to take guardianship of him anymore," Dr. Tanner said, "but that decision is up to you."
Huey nodded and remained silent, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do.
"Well, Mr. Freeman, you have a good night."
After Dr. Tanner left, Huey went into the kitchen to grab a drink. He put the results on the counter and pulled out a bottle of water. So many thoughts were passing through his mind, but one deciding factor was Jazmine. He has a plan to one day begin a future with her, but would she want to raise someone else's child? Will she ever want anything to do with Malcolm?
The thoughts were giving Huey a headache. He looked at the clock, he had another hour before he had to feed Malcolm, so taking a power nap shouldn't hurt. He went upstairs to the nursery room and laid down. As he lay, he continued to think of Jazmine, then Huey was sound asleep.
"Ugh!" Jazmine woke up to hear sounds of a crying baby. As much as Jazmine disliked it, she knew Malcolm's feeding schedule by heart. At first, she didn't move a soul, expecting Isabella or Huey to get him, but after only 5 minutes of hearing his cries, she couldn't hold out any longer. She hastened down the hallway, following his echoes. When she got to his nursery, she felt her heartache. Once she remembered accidentally walking inside the nursery. It was once furnished with expensive baby furniture and appliances. The walls were painted with bright blue skies with little stars above. It was almost like her dream nursery, but not quite. It was missing a touch, but now she couldn't believe her eyes. Amelia had changed the baby's room into the exact design as Jazmine desired with dark blue skies of bright stars and a beautiful golden shooting star above the crib, Jazmine was absolutely devastated.
To Jazmine's surprise, she found Huey sleeping on the twin sized bed that was by the crib.
It was unbelievable how much of a deep sleeper he had become.
"Huey," she said, shaking him.
He grunted and turned away.
"Huey wake up!" Jazmine yelled, but Huey wouldn't wake up.
Malcolm's cries had become extremely louder and Jazmine's heart was tearing into two. Huey wasn't going to be waking up anytime soon and somebody needed to feed the baby. Isabella was probably out doing her late night food shopping. When she found out that Jazmine was a natural in the kitchen, they started testing out different types of food, foods on the internet that were healthy, but delicious.
It would be good practice until her baby girl entered into the world, she thought as she walked over to Malcolm's crib. When she examined him, she felt her heart break, his little face was red from crying, and he was tossing and turning, scratching his face.
The poor child was shaking from excessive crying.
"Alright, Malcolm I'm here," Jazmine said softly, picking him up.
His loud cries became softer as Jazmine carried him downstairs into the kitchen. She went into the fridge to grab one of his prepared bottles and placed it in the bottle warmer. She swayed with him to calm him down which did the trick. Once the light blinked, letting her know the bottle was ready, she quickly grabbed it, shook, and squirted it on her arm to check the temperature. Once she knew it was safe to serve, she sat down and held Malcolm in her arms as she fed him his bottle which he ate happily.
As Jazmine fed him, she looked down at him and studied his features. She couldn't deny that he was a very cute baby. He had soft black coils of hair, caramel skin and dark colored eyes. She hummed while he swallowed the last bits of his milk.
"You are super cute Malcolm," she said, "but I'm torn." She said, " I want to like you, I truly do, but it just hurts," she admitted, feeling her eyes tear up.
Malcolm stared at her as she poured her heart out.
"I was almost a mother two times," she told him, "but it never worked out. Now, I'm having another baby, a little girl, and I'm happy, but" she expressed.
" But, It still hurts me because I always wanted to be the one to give your father his first son. Your father hurt me so much that it's so difficult for me to forgive him."
Malcolm hummed as if he was listening.
"Don't get me wrong because I will always love your father, but I don't know if I could be in a relationship with him again. I was left with nothing and he got everything, even you," she explained.
Malcolm's eyes widened as if he could understand her and he let go of his empty bottle, letting it fall on the floor. He reached his little hands up and slobbered as he baby talked to her.
Jazmine chuckled at his cuteness. " Aww, you understand, " she said happily.
He answered with a loud burp.
Jazmine giggled and lifted him over her shoulder so she could properly burp him. She rubbed his back softly to make him feel better, but Surprisingly, it was him that was making her feel better. It felt so good to get some things off her chest. Later, she ended up playing peek-a-boo with him. She was enjoying her time with him when she noticed a large envelope on the counter.
Jazmine knew that she shouldn't open Huey's mail, but she was anxious, plus it looked as if he had already opened it, so she didn't worry. Huey was hiding secrets again and she wanted the truth. When she read the paper, her eyes widened with shock.
So Malcolm isn't not Huey's son?
The burp coming from Malcolm snapped her out of her thoughts.
"Are you all finished Malcolm?" she asked and that's when he did something unexpected, He smiled at her. Jazmine didn't know what was happening, but it warmed her heart. Something about this little man had a potent effect on her. It was like he was thanking her for giving him the attention he had been longing for.
"Oh Jazmine," Isabella said, coming through the kitchen doorway, "Where's Huey?"
"He's dead," she said, causing Isabella to gasp.
Jazmine shook her head, did she really believe her?
"He's asleep, he didn't want to wake up,"Jazmine said.
"I'm not surprised," Isabella said, putting down the groceries, "he's been tired a lot lately, but he may have found another house."
"Oh that's good," Jazmine said, thinking of Malcolm.
"Isabella," Jazmine said, "Did anyone take care of Malcolm?"
Isabella was stunned at her question, "What do you mean?"
"Tell me, Bella! Did anyone really take care of Malcolm?" Jazmine demanded.
"No Jazmine," she stated, "According to Beth, Amelia wanted nothing to do with him after he was born.
"He was passed on to a bunch of nannies,"Isabella explained.
Jazmine's heart broke for the little guy. No wonder he's been crying so much. He wanted attention from anyone because he was neglected and used.
Neglected and used like her.
Malcolm started crying again, but this time, it was for a diaper change.
"Looks like someone has stinky pants," She said, laughing at his lemon face expression.
It shocked Isabella when Jazmine lifted Malcolm into her arms and started rocking him.
"Come on Little guy," she articulated softly,
"I'll take care of you."
Huey woke up feeling groggy but well rested. He rubbed the sleep out of his eyes only to realize that he had been asleep longer than he expected.
Malcolm!
Huey jumped out of bed and walked towards the crib to see Malcolm gone.
Where was he?
"Isabella!" Huey shouted, racing downstairs into the kitchen.
"Isabella, is Malcolm with you?"He asked breathlessly.
Isabella stared at Huey who looked frazzled.
"No, he isn't with me." She said calmly.
"What do you mean he's not with you!"Huey said in a panicked voice.
"Huey, calm down," Isabella said, "Jazmine has him."
Huey looked at her in shock.
"Did you just say, Jazmine has Malcolm?"he asked in disbelief.
"Si," she said, expressing joy at his confusion. "She tried to wake you up earlier, but you were dead to the world," she said, stirring something in a pot.
" She fed him,"she added.
Huey let out a sigh of relief, Malcolm was safe.
"Did you read these?" he asked, referring to the test results, laying on the table.
"Yes and so did Jazmine," Isabella confessed, " Also, she wanted to know who was taking care of Malcolm. I told her the truth Huey, that you were the only one, and she felt bad for him"
Huey wasn't going to hide the truth behind the paternity of Malcolm, but he wanted to be the one to tell her, not some piece of paper.
"So where are they?" he asked cautiously.
"I believe they're in Jazmine's room," she said, "she fed him twice and gave him a bath, but I don't know what she's doing now.
Huey thanked her and led back upstairs, more slowly this time. When he reached Jazmine's room, he tapped on the door, but as usual, she didn't come to the door. That's when he heard singing.
"Just close your eyes
The sun is going down"She sang in a lovely tone.
Huey came into her room and saw Jazmine's singing to Malcolm, who was asleep in Jazmine's arms.
"You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now, Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound"Jazmine sang, smiling down at him.
She didn't even notice Huey entering her room and watched her as she proceeded to sing.
"Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
La La (La La)
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)" she had such an authentic voice, he thought.
Huey knew that she would make a great mother but now seeing this? It was something he had never seen. This is the woman he fell in love with and words couldn't describe how incredible she was.
"Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound..." Jazmine had stopped singing when she noticed Huey was in the room.
"What are you doing here Huey?"Jazmine asked.
"I was looking for Malcolm" He stated"But as I can see, he's in good hands, " he mentioned.
Jazmine blushed at his comment. "Thanks, he's such a good baby.
" He's handsome, social, and mellow," she said excitedly.
"He never acts that way with me. Jazmine you're going to be a fantastic mother. It normally takes me hours to get him to stop crying, you're a natural ''Huey expressed.
No response.
Huey stood with his hands in his pockets, staring at Jazmine while she ignored his presence and glazed down at Malcolm silently.
Huey was the initiative to break the awkward silence.
"So you know about paternity?"Huey mentioned.
"Yeah, "she said, standing up from the chair. She walked out the room to go to the nursery, He followed after her.
"I plan to take him in and raise him as my own"He revealed, walking down the hall with her.
"I see, and I agree," She said, walking into the baby's room.
"He shouldn't pay the price for his mother's actions, he deserves to be loved" She stated, gently placing Malcolm his crib and tucking him in. "I know that promises aren't your thing, but I need you to promise that you're going to be there for him," Jazmine asked, looking at him seriously.
" I put my life on it," Huey promised.
"Good, because I plan to be there for him as well,"Jazmine said. "But don't expect anything between us other than Co-Parenting," she added.
He wanted more, but he was at least glad that she was willing to care for Malcolm with him. This gave him hope.
"Thank you, I really appreciate this Jazmine, I really do. "Huey exclaimed. " And I want you to know that this doesn't affect my role to be a father to our baby"He reminded her.
Jazmine nodded her head in agreement.
"I just can't believe Amelia would pull a stunt like this, all this time, after accusing me of my infidelity when she was the first to act,"Huey expressed.
Jazmine didn't respond, instead, she walked over to him, and adjusted the buttons on his shirt.
"I must say you have a very interesting taste in women," she said, laughing lightly.
" Just good to know that I'm not the only whore you regret laying down with,"Jazmine said, walking away.
"I never meant"
Jazmine stopped by the door and turned around. " Oh, and by the way, I love what your wife has done with the nursery!" She exclaimed.
Huey cringed as he recognized that she was referring to the theme of the nursery which was very similar to the theme Jazmine would constantly describe as "Their" future nursery.
He suddenly felt sick to his stomach.
"It's absolute perfection and very original, " she said, sighing gently." If only I would have thought of that idea first, " she said before walking away. Huey ran after her and pulled her arm to stop her.
"Jazmine, Wait!"Huey said desperately.
"What, Freeman!" She said, yanking her arm.
Huey was lost for words.
"Wait, let me guess. You're sorry again?" She inquired. "You're sorry that your wife stole everything I ever wanted?" She exclaimed, holding in her tears.
" I didn't know she"
"Save, it Freeman, I don't want to hear it anymore, I'm tired," She stated. " Besides, I don't want to scream at you, Malcolm's asleep" she mentioned.
She turned to walk away again, but he grabbed her once more.
She sighed and rolled her eyes. "Huey please, I just want to go to bed, I want to be alone. Don't worry, I won't kill myself, just let me go" she said tiredly.
Huey wanted to fight it, but he decided to let her go, for now.
"Jazmine, I meant every word when I said, I'll never give up on us," he said as she walked away.
He watched disappointedly as she returned to her room.
SMASH!
"Jazmine, you need to calm down!" Huey shouted.
Jazmine was making it quite difficult. He knew she didn't want to be here, but he didn't think that she would make things so difficult. He did it for Jazmine and the baby's safety, plus he'll be able to dodge anything the child protection services would throw at him.
"I don't want to be here! I want to leave!" she exclaimed, running up the stairs. Huey ran after her, attempting to get her to calm down. He was doing this for her own good. Well, that's what he kept telling himself.
"Jazmine you need to relax, it isn't safe for the baby," Huey said, trying to reason with her, but she ran into the guest room she once stayed in.
"Jazmine, open the door!"He demanded.
"Fuck you Huey! I don't want to be here and until you tell me we're leaving, I'm never coming out, so go fuck yourself," she shouted, through the door.
Huey blew his breath and hit his forehead against the door. He didn't understand why she was always so angry with him. He reckoned that this was the torture from all the pain he caused her and he has to deal with it. He stood in front of her door for a while before leaving to use the restroom. Along his way, he passed him and Amelia's bedroom. Huey hasn't slept in that room since Amelia's incarceration and there was no way he was stepping foot in that room again. He went to the downstairs bathroom where the other rooms were located. Once he was finished, He promptly washed his hands and went for the door, but as soon as he opened the door, his jaw dropped at the sight of an exposed Jazmine.
Damn, why did she have to look so breath-taking, he supposed as he caught himself staring at her naked glory. Her full breast was fuller, her hips were wider to accompany her little baby bump. The scars all over her body were still red and rare, but It was contrasted against her natural beauty. Overall, it was her eyes that got him which was filled with lust, digging into his soul.
"Huey," she stated gently. Her voice dripped with a sexual tone. He had to acknowledge it was turning him on, but this wasn't his Jazmine, this was another.
"I don't like it here baby," she stated, walking closer, "it isn't good for the baby." She added, wrapping her arms around his neck while lifting on her toes.
Huey knew exactly what she was doing, she was doing what Manuel had taught her best. She was using the only thing she believed could help her get what she wanted, her sexuality.
"What can I do for you, so we can leave this place?" she said, squeezing his member through his jeans. He tried not to moan, but this was getting out of ascendancy. She used her other hand to fondle her breasts as she let out a moan.
"Huey, touch me" she pleaded, but he knew she was only playing her game.
"Jazmine" he stated, trying his hardest to keep eye contact with her.
" You know that I am working on finding us another house," he mentioned, gulping a little.
She smiled at him thinking she had him.
"But right now we aren't leaving, It's not safe,"he said in a serious tone. He watched Jazmine's smile change into a scowl, but she didn't give up.
Now, Her hand was leading down to his belt.
He needed to be strong because as much as he enjoyed this, this was wrong. So just in time, Huey grabbed her hand to forbid her from going any further.
"I said, you are staying here!"He said with more authority.
Out of anger, Jazmine screamed and tried to lunge at him.
"Jazmine, what are you doing?"
Jazmine and Huey looked and saw Isabella at the height of the stairs. The lust in Jazmine's eyes turned into fright. She looked downward at her body and started to freak out as she fell to the floor. Isabella grabbed a towel out of the hallway closet and ran downstairs to cover a crying, naked Jazmine.
"Vamos! let's get you dress now," she said in a calm voice. Jazmine cried in her arms as Isabella walked Jazmine back into her room.
"And Huey?"Isabella shouted, coming out of the room.
"Yeah?" He stated, looking up at Isabella.
"You may want to take care of your little problem," she mentioned, before reverting back into the room to Jazmine. Huey arched his eyebrow in confusion, then he looked down to see that he was steel hard.
"Dammit!"He shouted, running into the bathroom.
This time, he made sure that it was locked just in case Jazmine try to pull something like that again. He turned on the shower, feeling ashamed, but he had to get rid of the problem. He rubbed his hand upward and down his member. Images of him and Jazmine together filled his head as he struggled to calm it down.
He was panting as he had a moment of retrospect, the time when he had first seen her naked.
Jazmine walked in her room after taking a long hot shower. This was her favorite time of the day, Saturday afternoon, which is when her parents were usually at marriage therapy. The best part about staying home alone was the fact that she got a chance to walk around naked. She didn't know why she became interested in walking around naked, but it felt good.
Maybe it was the fact that she was slowly becoming a woman, she was still growing at age 14, but she couldn't complain much because she had developed over the years. She passed from being the petite girl with boobs the size of a cherry, now she was forming into a C-cup, her hips had widened, her thighs had thickened, creating a curvy pear shape figure.
Music blasting into her ear, She danced as she walked to the kitchen to make a smoothie. Moving her hips side to side and swirling her belly, if her father would discover her now he would induce a heart attack. Good thing her parents weren't returning in another two hours. She was so into her music and her smoothie, she didn't realize that someone was knocking on the door. Eventually, she got rid of her headphones and heard the urgent knocks.
"Eeeugh! Who is it!"She shouted, running towards the door.
"Coming!" she yelled as she reached the door knob. She was so distracted, she didn't notice until she opened the door that she was naked.
"Coming!" Huey heard Jazmine hollered.
Finally! He thought as he heard her unlocking the door. She knew they had to work on a project together. He sent her a text an hour ago that he was on his way, but she didn't respond, so he decided to stop by anyway. He was just about to scold her to be prompt for things like this, but was suddenly distracted when the door swung open to reveal Jazmine who apparently, was Naked!
His eyes widened in shock along with hers. It was like their bodies were paralyzed because neither of them was moving, In fact, they were staring at each other. Huey fought with himself telling himself not to look at Jazmine's body, but regrettably, he lost the battle. He studied her body, head to toe, becoming mesmerized with her light brown nipples, her firm stomach, and her curvy hips. Everything about her was perfect, her hair, her skin, her body, her...
"Huey" she whispered, letting out the silence, hiding her body behind the door.
"Huh?" He said, looking at her red face that was poking out from the door.
"Go home" was all she said before closing the door in his face.
Huey rushed into his home and raced upstairs to go into the bathroom, he was going to need to take a long cold shower.
Unluckily for him, the bathroom was taken by his brother.
"Yo Riley, open the door. I need the bathroom!" Huey hollered, banging on the door.
"Naw nigga, you gotta wait . A nigga tryna look fresh for these hoes" Riley said, licking his lips as he glanced at the mirror.
"Riley, If you don't let me in I swear I'm gonna break this door!"Huey threatened.
"Nigga you gay, tryna see my privates and shit," Riley said.
"Seriously, open the fucking door"Huey yelled impatiently.
"Give me one good reason why I should get out of this bathroom?"Riley said, challenging him.
Huey cursed at him, then replied,
"I have to take a shit" he lied.
"Lies, it's a toilet downstairs too" Riley stated. "Try again nigga"
"Open the fucking door " Huey hollered.
"Please," he said in a pleading voice, his belly was beginning to hurt.
"Not until you give me a better answer" Riley stated, snickering to himself. This was too hilarious.
He heard Huey let out a deep Sigh.
"Alright. I'll tell you, but you better not laugh or say a word to anybody,"Huey said.
"Alright, I got you! Now answer my question? "Riley demanded.
"I suffer from Epididymal hypertension," Huey said in a low voice, feeling ashamed.
"Nigga, what?" Riley stated. "speak English"
Huey rolled his eyes and blew his breath
" I have blue balls," he said in a low voice again.
"Blue what?" Riley asked, grinning widely he sworn he heard him say blue balls, but he wasn't sure
"Blue balls!"Huey shouted, growing irritated.
Riley went silent for a minute, then he opened the door to see Huey nearly in tears, holding his abdomen.
He was so shocked, he couldn't even express joy at his brother. He simply shook his head and walked out of the bathroom.
"Dang, here take your time"
He didn't bear to ask twice because Huey rushed inside the bathroom, slammed the door, and ran the shower. Riley could hear him moaning in pain, dang, I would hate to be in his situation, Riley thought.
But damn, what happened?
An hour later, Huey was laying on his bed. He felt relieved, but he still needed to apply a cold cloth down there because he couldn't get the image out of his head. Every time he thought about it, it turned him on again.
Riley walked in with an odd facial expression on his face. He was anxious to know what caused Huey to catch Blue balls. He knew his brother long enough to know he was too gay to watch porn and even more gay to get any pussy, something wasn't right.
"Yo, you gotta tell me what happened, you need to explain yourself" Riley stated in a serious tone, standing with his arms crossed.
For some reason, Riley was serious for once.
Huey sat up and slanted his head on the bedpost, letting out a sigh of frustration.
"Well," Riley said, urging him to spill the beans.
"Alright, there's this project due in two weeks, however, Jazmine likes to procrastinate, so I thought it would be beneficial to start early, that way I could have enough free time to"
"Booo! Aye! Get to the fucking point already. "Riley interrupted.
" I went to Jazmine's house so we can begin on our project. I text and called her a couple times, only she didn't reply, so I just figured she had her phone on silent since she"
" Booriiing, come on!" Riley complained, getting impatient.
"Wait a minute, damn! I knocked on her door six times and no one answered. I was about to walk away, but then I heard Jazmine coming towards the door" Huey explained, then paused.
"And,"Riley said, tapping his foot.
"And, when she opened the door, " he said, taking a deep breath.
"Then what?"Riley shouted.
"She was naked"Huey revealed.
"Hold up, wait! Did you just say Jazmine as in Jazmine DuBois? Bitch ass Tom's daughter was butt ass naked?" Riley said in disbelief, smiling widely.
"Yeah, I still can't believe it,"Huey said in disbelief.
"Daaaaaam!" Riley shouted, letting out laughter.
"Right, so what happened next? you fucked?"Riley asked in amusement.
"Hell noo! I mean not that I wouldn't want to, it just caught me off guard. I felt myself staring at her and thinking of things I shouldn't be thinking of'' Huey admitted.
"Oh shit, you just admitted that you wanna fuck Jazzy. You not gay no more! " Riley exclaimed.
Huey shushed him.
"And then what happened after that?" Riley asked excitedly, holding in his upcoming laughs.
"Nothing, she told me to go home and shut the door in my face," Huey said.
"Goddamn, you still gay. You should've went up in there wait, how did she look? You see her titties?"Riley asked excitedly.
"You think I'm going disrespect Jazmine like that. I'm not going to describe to you how her body look" Huey said angrily.
"I don't care anyway because I was the one that got her naked in the first place," Riley said with a smirk on his face.
"What!" Huey shouted, giving him a venomous glare.
"Chill, I was just playing. I know you love that,"Riley teased him.
"Get out!"Huey shouted.
"I'll leave, but you better get rid of that problem soon or buy some rubs. Jazmine suppose to be sleeping over this weekend because Tom and Sarah are going on a cruise this weekend"Riley suggested.
" Wait, Jazmine is going to be here for the whole weekend? "Huey asked nervously.
"Yup, which means she's going to be naked when she get dressed, naked when she takes a shower, then again, she might show you that ass aga-ow!" Huey smacked Riley upside his head.
Riley cursed and yelled at him, but he didn't pay him any mind. His thoughts were on Jazmine, he was anxious about the upcoming weekend.
What the hell am I going to do?
How will I face Jazmine?
That's when he realized that she was going to become more to him than he could ever imagine.
And he wasn't lying. In fact, Huey needed a better distraction from the situation because thinking of Jazmine was making things worse. Right when he believed he would never find release, he heard Malcolm's cries from the baby monitor.
Huey was never more thankful that Malcolm was crying for him.
"Huey, Jazmine, the social workers are here!"Isabella said in a panic, looking out the window.
"¡hija! ¡prisa! ¡siéntate!" Isabella said.
Jazmine rolled her eyes as Huey carried her to the front room.
"You know I have working legs right?"Jazmine said, irritated.
"Yeah, but Dr. Conner said it's best you stay off your feet, "He stated, sitting her down gently on the sofa.
The more Jazmine's belly began to develop, the more overprotective Huey had become. In fact, he never lets her lift a finger. He manages everything for her excluding taking her to the bathroom. He doesn't let her use the shower since he fears she would fall. He had her sleeping downstairs because he didn't want her to fall down the stairs and he goes mad when he catches her standing on a chair to reach the counter.
"You alright?"Huey asked.
"Yes, Huey, I'm fine, " she said wearily. She hated this routine. All she wanted to do was sleep, merely it was required for them to check on Jazmine bi-weekly.
It was quite overwhelming.
The doorbell rang twice before Isabella invited the two middle-aged women, one Russian woman named Olga. The other of Irish descent named Angela.
"Good evening Jazmine," Angela said, sitting beside Jazmine.
She went on to ask Jazmine questions regarding her health and diet. Then she checked Jazmine's blood sugar using a glucose test. He was relieved to know that Jazmine's blood sugar had gone down, but she still needed to keep improving with her diet. Meanwhile, Olga was searching the house like it was an investigation. She was looking through drawers, cabinets, boxes, anything that could close. She even checked inside the fridge to look if there were any unhealthy foods. (AN: I realize this is a bit exaggerated. Nothing against social workers. I know they're not usually this intense lol.)
Isabella always got upset when Olga would create a huge mess. It was like a police search, she was searching out the insides of pillowcases and looking through vents and other closed areas for hidden weapons and drugs. Most significantly, she hated how badly they treated Huey. They behave as if he was a criminal. They would interrogate him at the same time and try to get him to admit that he was abusive towards Jazmine. Huey used to get offended, but thanks to Dr. Brown, he was learning how to control his anger. He couldn't deny Brown was gaining his trust and respect, and he was thankful for her.
Recalling back, it wasn't like that when he first met her.
As Jazmine was upstairs for her first session with Dr. Brown, Isabella was peacefully sitting in the living room with Malcolm, who was sound asleep beside her. She was humming while folding the laundry when Huey walked in abruptly.
"That woman is a nuisance!" Huey exclaimed.
"Huey, calm down! The child is sleeping!" Isabella said, placing her finger near her mouth for him to hush." And That woman was recommended by The doctor,"Isabella said, folding up her shirt.
"Well, I don't like her," Huey said, sitting down beside her.
"She is best at what she does and I know that she is meant to help Jazmine"Isabella informed.
"What sort of woman gives an adult coloring books?"Huey said Isabella's eyes widened. She nudged Huey's leg to get his attention, but he continued to complain.
"I mean, I understand the journal part, but everything else she has Jazmine doing is completely unregulated!"Huey complained. "Her technique is phony and spurious"
"Mr. Freeman."
He turned to Dr. Brown, who looked less than pleased to see Huey.
"May I speak with you in private Mr. Freeman?" she asked, looking at him seriously.
"About what?" Huey challenged.
"About you," she stated sternly.
Huey led her to his office and motioned for her to sit on the sofa. She brought out a few things from her bag and looked at him as if she was offended.
"Do you have a habit of calling people names Mr. Freeman?" she inquired.
"Your methods are completely unorthodox. You are giving her coloring books, blabbering about things that should be more about what has happened to her and-" Huey argued.
"Foremost, I must say it was very impolite of you to eavesdrop" she mentioned.
"Second, The adult coloring books are a way for her to dole out with stress," she said, "I need her to be calm for the health of the baby and as for the conversations, I need her to trust me." She explained.
"And then maybe we can begin getting to the root of her problems without completely upsetting her" She stated..
Huey shook his head. "Those books aren't necessary, this isn't children's therapy," Huey remarked.
"Those books I provided her are what she can expect while pregnant and parenting books. In case you didn't know, Mr. Freeman, the fact that she's reading parenting books will be a good look for her when protective services arrive,"She explained.
"And I suggest that you read them as well, " she hinted.
Huey looked at her but didn't say anything.
"And equally for my method being completely unorthodox I will agree with you, but they are necessary," She admitted. "Consequently, I can assure you that I definitely want the best for Jazmine and her unborn child," she stated.
"I want to know everything regarding your sessions with Jazmine," Huey demanded.
"No," she stated, "I will not violate patient confidentiality just to ease your own mind,"She said, shaking her head.
"I need to make certain that our baby makes it to full term!"Huey exclaimed, standing up.
"Control yourself Huey Freeman!" Dr. Brown said, standing up as easily, "or I will remove Jazmine from your care, due to an unfit environment!" She threatened.
" You can't threaten me! I'm doing everything I can to keep her safe!" He yelled.
They gazed at each other and the silence and the intensity in the room was thick.
"To whom interest does her health concern Huey?"she demanded, "hers or yours?" She asked.
That question stunned him. Is it her health that he was concerned with, Was it?
"Huey I understand that all of this happened when you were a teenager," Dr. Brown said, sitting back down, "and I see that she does suffer abandonment issues with everything else going on" She explained.
He was surprised by her words, how did she know about that?
"But You need to trust me, and I do want the best for her because she is truly an astonishing individual. "She acknowledged.
"You have to be cognizant of what is about to come. Children's services are not simply looking at her. They will be looking at you as well," She remarked.
"Me?" Huey said in disbelief, sitting down beside her.
"You obviously have your own issues as well that will need to be addressed. Being hot headed isn't going to help the matter," she enjoined him.
"What are you suggesting?"Huey asked.
"I'm certified to practice therapy with individuals, but also, I work with children and couples, " Dr. Brown informed. "If you desire to be the father of not only your unborn child, but of Malcolm as well. This is a measure that you can take and by doing this, you are already showing them that you are willing to get yourself help,"She explained.
"So what you are saying is, that if I resign myself to therapy, then it would look good on paper?" Huey asked.
Dr. Brown smiled at him and nodded her head politely.
"And I need your help to have a more honest understanding of Jazmine's life before her memory loss. I need to know what struck a chord with her back then because that's where it all began. You have to realize that I am working backward with her on this," she told him.
"It's something I'm not proud of, so talking about it is out of the question," He stated, looking away.
"And so you're giving me no other choice," she said, standing up and grabbing her briefcase. "I will be calling protected services for Jazmine this afternoon" She stated, standing up.
"What do you want me to say?" Huey shouted, "That I fucked up one of the best things that ever happen to me? "He acknowledged.
"How I couldn't handle the fact that not only her father was dying of cancer, but my grandfather had a cancer scare around the same time? How I couldn't deal with it any longer because everything always falls onto my shoulders?" He revealed.
" And for the record, I never abandoned Jazmine like everyone remembers. After her father died, I moved in with her and picked up the pieces that were left. Even after, I found out about the mistake she made. I was still taking care of her, providing her with food, money, and making sure the bills were paid! I was always there for her because I love her!"Huey expressed.
Dr. Brown listened to everything Huey had said. There was no doubt that Huey very much loves Jazmine, but to what intent? Was it the guilt he was experiencing? Was it due to the fact that Jazmine was pregnant with his child? Or was it all genuine love?
Huey was breathing deep and running his hands through his hair. He couldn't lose Jazmine again. He made a vow that he would protect her from everything. It was his fault the way her life turned out. If he could have done everything again with the knowledge he had now, then none of this would have happened. Huey watched as Dr. Brown took something out of her briefcase. She wrote something down on her clipboard, then she gave it to Him.
"I'm proceeding to book you an appointment next week after Jazmine's appointment," she said, "because I do understand that you're doing everything in your power to make sure that she is safe" She stated.
" Anyone can understand that you love her, however, you can't help her if you can't help yourself. I need your signature for you to sign yourself in for therapy."She advised.
Huey stared at the piece of paper to submit himself to therapy. As he read everything that incorporates its contents, He wasn't sure if this was the right thing to do. If he submits himself to therapy will there be a probability that he could help Jazmine?
"If I submit myself to therapy, will it help Jazmine?"he demanded.
"More or less," she said, "and you can start by helping yourself with all of the issues that are plaguing Whatever took place when you were sixteen. It's affecting the both of you more than it should." Dr. Brown explained.
"And it will give me an idea on how to help her recover better and maybe quicker, but I won't subject you to anything you don't want to do. This is entirely up to you Huey"She said, looking at him carefully.
Dr. Brown watched Huey re-interpret the contract before signing his name, and giving her the paperwork.
As she placed the paperwork in her briefcase, she saw Huey looking at the floor, defeated.
"I love her," he said gently, "and I have to do what's right for her.
"And you will," Dr. Brown said, "so I will see you next week." She stated, shaking his hand before walking away.
Huey accepted her handshake and watched her depart. Though Huey felt defeated and ashamed, deep within his heart and gut, Huey knew that he had made the right decision.
Separately, they asked Huey questions regarding Malcolm and checked him for bruises. Huey didn't tell them about the real paternity results, he didn't believe it was necessary. Isabella was to be questioned since she was going to play the role of Malcolm and the new baby's nanny. It wasn't an issue since her resume was excellent, her clearances were clear, and had two certificates. Lately, she had been taking childcare and first aid classes just as Dr. Brown advised. Later, They asked to talk to Jazmine and Huey privately, so Isabella left in the playroom with Malcolm.
"Alright Jazmine, thank you for cooperating. We will be coming back the following month, Same time" Angela stated.
"Will it be the last visit?" Jazmine asked, hoping she won't see their faces again.
"Unfortunately, we cannot give that information, nonetheless, we can assure you that our visits usually last until the baby is born" Angela stated.
"Oh, well how well did I do today?" Jazmine asked.
"You're managing much better than before. Your blood sugar went down, your diet has improved, and you and Mr. Freeman are both taking therapy sessions, that's good." She said, going over her notes.
Both Huey and Jazmine let out a sigh of relief.
"Nevertheless, I'm concerned that you've been diagnosed, but aren't on medication" she mentioned.
"Jazmine and I aren't sure about that option because we want to be sure that they aren't any risk to the pregnancy" Huey informed.
"I understand you are concerned, it's natural for you to be cautious about taking medicines during pregnancy, however, there is a higher risk if you don't take your medications. Pregnancy can trigger a range of emotions that can be difficult to cope with" Angela explained.
" I don't want you to take all of the medications associated with your mental health, but the next time I see you Jazmine, I want you to at least be prescribed for anti-depressions." She advised.
Before Huey could disapprove, it was Olga that interrupted him.
"There will be no exceptions, Mr. Freeman. I suggest you contact Dr. Brown for the list of Anti-depressions that are safe for pregnancies" she informed.
"We understand and we will contact Dr. Brown as soon as possible" Jazmine said calmly, but on the inside, she was pissed. She digs her nails into the palm of her hands and bite down on her gums to keep from exploding.
"Very good Jazmine, we will see you in the following month"
"Ok, bye!"Jazmine said, waving at them.
Huey walked them to the door and said his goodbyes. Once they were gone, he slammed the door shut.
"Finally," he said, blowing his breath.
He turned to Jazmine, who set her hands on her hips.
"I won't accept any medication!"Jazmine demanded.
"Jazmine, we have no choice,"Huey said.
"No! I won't take any pill that will kill my baby!" She yelled, thinking about her recurring dream she's had about her taking a pill and bleeding to death.
"I promise that won't occur, but we have to do it or they take you away from me,"Huey said, holding her hands.
"Good, I've been dying to get away from you!" Jazmine shouted, moving away from him.
"Yeah? I hope you know if they take you, they will also take the baby away from you once it's born" he exclaimed.
"Don't you call my baby an IT!"Jazmine shouted, getting in his face.
"I didn't mean it that way. I don't know the gender of the baby, and it's OUR baby!"Huey explained.
"Oh, shut up Freeman, you're nothing, but a fucking fake cornball! You like to pretend you are there, but you aren't there for me!"Jazmine shouted, poking his chest.
"I'm there for you now, that's all that matters!"Huey shouted back.
What Dr. Brown has taught them went straight out the window. The two were getting out of character shouting at each other and name calling, it was mostly Jazmine.
"Don't touch me!" She shouted, hitting on Huey's chest as he attempted to grab her arms.
"Jazmine stop!" Huey yelled.
"No! I hate you" She yelled, fighting him.
"You!" Then she gasped as she felt a powerful baby kick.
"Jazmine what's wrong!" He shouted, holding her waist. He looked at her in concern as she stood in shock with her eyes wide and her jaw dropped.
"Jazmine, what is," he asked, but then he felt tumbling motions coming from Jazmine's belly.
He lightly heaved.
"Did you!" They sounded out at the same time. " Feel that?"
Jazmine nodded her head as she breathed heavily.
"It was the baby, " she whispered, still in a daze. Huey kneeled down to her and guided his hands over on her belly.
"Can you hear Daddy?" Huey asked and almost instantly the baby kicked again.
"Oh!" Jazmine squealed out. "It felt lighter this time like the impression of butterflies,"she explained as tears rolled down her face.
He felt tears forming from the nook of his eyes, he was stunned. He looked at her stomach and rubbed it smoothly. He couldn't believe their baby moved, for him.
He snarled out of his thoughts when he heard Jazmine crying softly. He stood up and held her face.
"Hey, why are you crying?" He inquired softly.
"I think the baby wants us to stop fighting," she whispered.
" I'm sorry, " she wailed, covering her face.
Huey held her against his chest and stroked her hair.
"I'm sorry, " he said, kissing her head. "I love you, both of you, " he articulated.
Jazmine went on crying in his arms as her baby girl responded with a few more kicks, letting her know she wasn't alone.
"Huey," Jazmine said, looking upwards at him.
"Yes Jazmine" he stated, looking down at her."I'm sleepy, Can we go lay down?" she inquired. " Together"
Huey never felt happier. "Of course, " he said, raising her off her feet. Jazmine giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck. Huey chuckled at her affection, it felt great to carry her in his arms again. Jazmine leaned towards him and kissed his cheek, he responded with a light kiss on her lips.
Her eyes widened but, To his surprise, she accepted and parted her mouth, inviting his tongue inside.
Before He could get a chance to taste the sweetness of her tongue, the sound of the bell ringing was heard.
Ding Dong!
Which caused Jazmine to back away.
"You can't be serious," Huey whispered, looking up at the ceiling.
Ding Dong!
"Huey answer that, now!"Jazmine demanded as the bell continued to ring.
Ding Dong!
Huey sighed deeply and sat her down in the lounge.
"I'll be back," he said, before walking towards the front door.
" Don't go anywhere"
When he went over to see who it was he soon regretted that he forgot to close the gates. He felt his body tingling with anger as he opened the door to reveal no one other than Michael Ceaser.
Jazmine sat alone in the student coffee shop, glancing at the inbox on her phone, waiting for her boyfriend to call her back. She had called him numerous times but he didn't answer, so she texted him.
To Bae: Hey BabyBear! Do you know what 2day is? It's National BF & GF day! Soooooo Are u free to go out with me?
She flicked her fingers on the table and looked around her surroundings. She must have looked ridiculous, compared to everyone else who were dressed normally, studying with their peers. She had on a short black(Huey's favorite color) shiny V-neck-A-line beaded cocktail dress with peep toe heels. Her hair was in a curly bun with her signature strands on each side of her face.
Eventually, after moments of waiting for Huey, he had finally texted her back. Jazmine anxiously checked her inbox only to own a frown on her facial expression.
From Bae: Jazmine, That's stupid. You know I don't celebrate those made up days and I'm busy today.
"You're always busy"Jazmine mumbled as she sent him another text.
To Bae: Busy with what? What is more important than spending time with your wet and horny Gf ;)
Jazmine smirked at her text, this should get him Jazmine thought.
He sent a text almost instantly.
From Bae: Sorry, not interested. Maybe next time, I have to work on this protest and I can't be distracted.
To Bae: So I'm a distraction now?!
Jazmine sent him another text, feeling hurt and infuriated at the same time. Her eyes were forming tears.
To Bae: Are you with Amelia? Is she a distraction too or is it only me?
And as soon as he sent her text, her eyes were met with darkness as a duo of warm hands covered her eyes.
She gasped, but once she smelled the fragrance of Amber White cologne, she knew who it was.
"Micheal, I know it's you," She said in an irritated tone.
Caesar removed his hands and smacked his teeth as he sat down in front of her.
"Damn! How did you know it was me?" He said, smiling widely.
Before she could answer she looked at her text from Huey.
From Bae: You're being dramatic! You know she's in the NBPP(New Black Panthers Program) so of course, she'll be working on the protest along with me.
Caesar looked at her with concern as he watched her speed text Huey furiously.
To Bae: you didn't answer my question! Do you think Amelia's a distraction too? Because apparently she's distracting our relationship!
" Jazzy?" Caesar asked as Jazmine tapped her nails on the table. She brushed off him and waited for Huey's text.
From Bae: I don't have time for this, Bye & don't text back, I'm turning off my phone.
Jazmine called Huey right away, but it went straight to voicemail.
"Ugh!" She sounded out as she slammed her phone on the table.
"Jazmine, you alright?" Caesar asked.
"I'm fine,"Jazmine sniffled, holding in her tears.
"I have to pee" she announced, getting up to go to the bathroom, so she could cry.
When she came back, Caesar had an iced caramel latte and a bagel waiting for her.
"I thought you might be hungry, " he stated, as she arrived.
"Thanks," she said, wiping her eyes. He could tell she washed the previous makeup from her face.
"No problem," Caesar said, attempting to ignore the fact that he couldn't keep his eyes off her body in that dress she had on.
Jazmine sat down and ate her bagel silently as Caesar ate his. Normally they would be chatting away, but since Jazmine was upset, he knew she didn't want to talk about it.
Once they were finished, Caesar decided to trigger a conversation.
"Sooo, I noticed you were all dressed up today. What's the occasion?" He asked, supposing it was safe.
Jazmine was caught off guard by his query and she wanted to cry again, but instead, she said.
"Oh, nothing really, Just wanted to be pretty today," she replied, sipping on her latte.
"You're always pretty, beautiful actually " Caesar mumbled, but she didn't hear him. "that's cool, " he supposed. "So, you wanna hang today?" Caesar asked.
Lately, Ceaser and Jazmine had been hanging out since their significant others were always"too busy" to spend time with them. They normally meet up at study cafe(the college students hotspot). It was a time when they would express to each other the feelings they were afraid to express to their lover. Jazmine really wanted to be with Huey, but he was busy with Amelia meanwhile Ceaser desired to be with Cindy, but she was busy having fun.
"Sure, what do you have in mind?" She inquired, standing up along with him.
"Just wait and see, it's a surprise, " he stated, pulling her arm to leave.
.
.
Ceaser and Jazmine had taken the bus all the way downtown, then they went inside this apartment complex. He pulled her arm up the steps to the third floor.
"Michael, who lives here?" Jazmine asked nervously.
"You'll see," Caesar said as he tapped on the door.
The door opened to reveal a light skin guy in his early twenties with long dreads that was down his back.
"Wah gwaan!" The man shouted in his Jamaican accent greeting Caesar with a fist bump.
"Whap'am, everything irie?" Ceaser responded.
"Yes, I see you, brother," he said, then he looked at Jazmine up and down and licking his lips.
"Mm, who's this beautiful young thing?" he said, checking Jazmine out. "Is this your lady?"
Caesar's dark cheeks burned and he expressed delight.
"No, this Jazmine, a friend of mine," He said, clearing his throat.
Jazmine waved nervously. "Hi"
"Hey beautiful, I'm Frederick" he stated."Nice to see you," Jazmine said shyly.
"Likewise, beautiful, come in!' He said, opening the door wider.
"Hope you enjoy, I'll leave you two alone," the man said, winking at Caeser. He pulled him to the side and handed him a condom.
"Take your time, " he whispered. "Ring me when your done"
Though he didn't need it, Caesar placed the condom in his pocket and nodded his head. Frederick laughed as he left them alone.
"Why is your brother leaving?" Jazmine asked.
Caesar laughed " He's not my brother. That's just a saying we use '' he explained.
" And he's heading back to work. Come on, Let me show you something" Caesar said, guiding her to the back room.
Jazmine looked in awe as they walked inside the soundproof room which was gigantic separated into two parts. The live and control room featured a mixing console, headphones, microphones, and music instruments. Along the other side of the glass wall was the isolation room where it beholds the huge condenser microphone.
"Is this a studio?" Jazmine asked, looking in awe.
"Yeah, this where I work on my mixtape" Caesar stated.
"You sing?" She inquired, smiling at him.
Caesar chuckled " Nah, I rap, " he stated proudly.
Jazmine giggled" Seriously?" She asked.
"Yeah, wanna hear a little something?" He asked.
Jazmine laughed "Sure!' She said excitedly.
"Alright, but you can't laugh okay?" He said, feeling nervous.
"I won't, I pinky promise," Jazmine said, showing her pinky finger.
He linked up his pinky to hers.
"Alright, say no more," he said, pulling her towards the control room. He sat her down and turned on the machine, then he handed her the headphone.
"Alright, so I'm going to go into the other booth and when I count to three with my fingers, I want you to press this button" he taught.
"This is so cool!" Jazmine said as she tittered.
"You got that?"he demanded. Jazmine nodded her head and gave him a thumbs up.
"OK, put these on if you want to hear, " he said, placing the headphones on her head and adjusted them to fit her.
"Alright!" He said, clapping his hands together before walking inside the isolation room. He placed headphones and his ear and stood by the mic.
"Are you ready?"Jazmine said on the small microphone.
Caesar cleared his throat and held up three fingers.
"Ok, Here we go!" Jazmine said, pressing the button which played the first track.
As the track played, Jazmine felt her soul leave her body. The sound of the instrumental was tempting and the person singing sounded so good.
Lotus flower bomb, firefly
When I'm low, she take me high
I can teach you all the sounds of love
But the best part was when Caesar started rapping.
Flower bomb, let me guess your favorite fragrance
And you got that bomb, huh, I'm tryna detonate you
No disrespecting baby, just tryna make you smile
Try to keep my spirits up, that's why I lays it down
His flow was swift and smooth, she never knew he had this in him, it was unbelievable.
Try to keep my spirits up, that's why I lays it down
Try to keep your spirits up, lil vodka whatever
Took you forever to get dressed, I acknowledge your effort
So I clap for her, she deserves an applause
Shawty working so hard, she deserve that Vuitton
Caesar was into the beat, he remembered when he first wrote this song. It was meant for Cindy but when she started acting up. He stopped writing, then Jazmine and he became closer and for some reason, it influenced him to write again.
I can be your boyfriend be your nigga or a friend with perks
I'm just tryna work that huh, they just tryna work your nerves
I'm just tryna read your mind, I'm just tryna feed you mine
I'm just tryna give you light, they just tryna leave you blind
Jazmine was bobbing her head as she shut her eyes, she was really feeling this song. She wasn't even much of a rap and hip hop fan, but she was now.
We're living in a fantasy
I feel it when you dance with me
It's feeling like you need to be
My lady, my baby, yeah
She was so into the song, she didn't yet realize that Caesar was singing the chorus part, looking directly at her as if he was speaking to her.
Can't you see
I'm talking about eternity
Tell me would you care to be
My lady, my baby
Ceaser had a secret, he was falling in love with Jazmine and when he wrote the lyrics of this song, he thought of her especially on his second verse.
Flower bomb, can I blow up on your mind
This is not no Sandra Bull, but you're Potion #9
Navigating through her eyes, destination to her thighs
And I hate to tell you too much, cuz I stay with too much pride
And we way too young to know love, maybe not, but we don't need no rush
Don't believe in love at first sight, but I believe in love at first huh
Can I be with you just one night? I could wear you out inside
I could tell you like persistence, but I make you cum in tri's
I just think we need one night, can't decide if I came right
Easy baby my thing tight, but that lotus flower just ain't right
I ain't thinking I ain't right, can't decide but I can't fight
Once he stopped, he rapped a few more tracks for her finally when he was done, he came back into the control room to see Jazmine with tears in her eyes and she was cheering for him
"You were so amazing!"Jazmine said, giving him a huge hug.
It was really touching to hear her say that.
" Thanks, Jazzy, I try, " he said.
"Wow, I can't believe how good you are, you should definitely become an artist. I would support you all the way" Jazmine said.
"Thank you Jazzy, that means a lot to me, " he said, giving her another hug. He took advantage of the fact that Jazmine was so angelic. He would give her hugs and squeezed her tightly.
If she only knew.
"I don't plan to become an artist, this is just a sideline. I want to become a professional soccer player, " he affirmed.
"That's great, Micheal you're the best of both worlds,"Jazmine said
Caesar laughed "you are," he said, setting his hands on her waist. Jazmine shivered at his touch, she wasn't used to anyone, but Huey touching her waist.
She laughed nervously as she backed away politely.
"I bet Cindy was impressed, you know she loves hip-hop music," Jazmine mentioned.
"Yeah she does, but not mine, " he disclosed.
"What do you mean?" Jazmine said.
Cashier sighed deeply "When I tried to show her my first mixtape, I wasn't that good. She called me wack and laughed in my face, then she showed her friends and they laughed too,"he admitted.
Jazmine looked at him with sympathy "Oh, that's awfu. , I'm so sorry, " she said, touching his arm.
He always felt something whenever she touched him, but he couldn't explain what it was, but it made him feel different.
"It's not your fault," He said, looking into her eyes.
Damn, I want her, he thought. "You look really pretty today, " he randomly said.
Jazmine touched her face as she blushed in embarrassment. "Thanks, it was for Huey," she said, unhappily.
"I know, it's national boyfriend and girlfriend day, "he recounted.
"How did you know?"
"Unlike Huey, I celebrate corny days like this, except when I asked Cindy to go on a date, she said no," He explained.
"Yeah. Huey was busy again," Jazmine said as if she was ready to cry.
He could hear the heartbreak in her voice as she continued to express herself.
"It's not even about going out because I would be happy even if we were in the house all day," she brought up.
"All I ever wanted was just one day with him. A day of him choosing me first. A day so we could spend time together, a day so I can feel like his girlfriend and not his booty call,"Jazmine explained. "A day so he could take me in his arms and kiss me and tell me that I mean the world to him. A day without protest and Amelia,"she stated, letting out her cries. Caeser grabbed her and embraced her closely. "Is one day too much to ask for?" She inquired, as she sobbed on his chest.
He allowed her to cry on his chest even if she would wet his shirt with tears and another, he didn't care.
"I'm tired feeling like a jealous girlfriend"
"Jazmine"
"Please don't say my name like that, you sound like him," Jazmine cried out.
"Jazzy, look at me, " he said, lifting her chin."You're perfect and you don't deserve this sort of treatment. If you were mine," he stated, but he realized what he was saying.
He backed away and said. " Huey loves you, you just have to give him time. But wait till summer comes, he'll have more time for you" Caesar told her.
Jazmine stopped her cries and looked at him with hope in her eyes.
"You think so?" She inquired.
"Yeah, no school. No after school program. No after school program, no, " he alleged.
"Amelia," Jazmine said, finishing his sentence with a wide grin on her face.
" Exactly," Caesar said. "Now, let me take you home. "It's getting late, " he pronounced.
.
.
Delta John to Alpha one said my systems checkin', something's going on,
What to do, are you coming through?
As Caesar walked her to her home, he noticed that she was looking at Huey's house.
Delta John to alpha one said my systems crashed and something's come undone,
911, copy, copy you
"Why don't you go see if he's home," Caesar asked.
"I can't. Huey wants me to call first and he won't answer," Jazmine stated.
Delta John to alpha one said my system check is done,
Know the rules of how to play, learn the truth it happened today
"Wait, you have to ask permission to see your man?" Caesar asked, shaking his head.
"He doesn't want me to distract him while he does his work, " she said, appearing at her feet as she walked.
Cause you won't love and he can't leave, you can't fight the urge to cheat,
You just hide awake, alone, till the night and days are gone
"That's crazy, you should be able to see him anytime you want, I mean Amelia does," he blurted out.
So be good, fair thee well, follow through, move on
Mon ami (mon ami), you be true (you be true), and I'll try be strong
Then he took in what he said and tried to change the subject, but Jazmine interrupted him.
"I, I know, I live across the street for God sake! I always see her come by, but nevertheless, I have to call first" Jazmine said, shaking her head.
but you won't love the way you should
Sometimes love can make it good
If you're listening, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
"Jaz, why are you tolerating this?" Caesar as they made it to her doorstep.
But you hurt love, la, la, la, love, la, love, la, love
Jazmine shrugged her shoulders as she unlocked her door. " Because I love him, " she acknowledged as her eyes watered.
But you hurt love, la, la, la, love, la, love, la, love
He understood how she felt, but it just wasn't fair.
"Goodnight Michael, I had fun," she said, waving at him.
" Me too, Goodnight Jazzy" he stated, waving back.
So be good, c'est la vie, fair thee well, move on
Mon ami (mon ami), you be true (you be true) and I'll try and be strong
Jazmine gave him a faint smile, then she went inside. Caesar stood at her doorstep for a moment, then he walked off.
Cause you won't love the way you should, sometimes love can make it good
If you're listening, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Along his way home, he spotted Huey and Amelia walking together. He recalled thinking, Are they holding hands?
After he told Jazmine never to hold his hand?
You broke love, la, la, la, love, la, love, la, love
It was Amelia, her arms locked with his, but why was he allowing it?
You broke love, la, la, la, love, la, love, la, love
"Why are you doing this Huey" Caesar whispered as he saw them walk towards the hill together.
Ceaser had been sitting in his car for ten minutes, and still he didn't have the guts to go see Jazmine.
"You can do it babe," Natalia urged him.
Ceaser let out a sigh and rubbed his hands on his face.
"Fine, here it goes, " he said, taking another deep breath.
"That's my chocolate boy, " she said, kissing his face. Ceaser turned his face so that he could kiss her lips.
Natalia giggled and backed off. "Go on!" She said, blushing.
Ceaser ran his fingers through her silky hair " you sure you don't want to come with me?" He volunteered.
Natalia shook her head quickly.
"Oh no, I, I, don't think it's appropriate. Besides, you have to do this on your own, " she said.
"I guess you're right," Ceaser stated.
"I'm always right,"She stated.
"You're always beautiful," he said, touching her cheek.
She smiled "Just go then when you come back, I'll show you how thankful I am of you," she said, winking at him.
" I can't get enough," he said, biting his lip as she rubbed on his leg.
"But I'm going to go now, " he said, coming out of the car.
"If you changed your mind, don't hesitate to knock," he suggested. "Don't keep me waiting too long," She stated.
"Trust me, I won't," he said, blowing her a kiss.
"You're so childish" she stated, laughing at him.
"Good luck!" She stated, waving at him.
"Thanks, " he pronounced, shutting the car door.
He walked towards Huey's doorstep and rang the doorbell. As he waited for the door, he felt the tenseness of the sweat falling down his forehead. He kept licking his lips and pointing his hands in and out of his pockets.
Eventually, after a few rings, the door swung open to reveal Huey Freeman, who certainly didn't look too pleased to see him.
"Hey, Hue-"
"What the hell are you doing here," Huey said abruptly.
"I need to talk to Jazmine "
"I didn't invite you, leave," Huey said, squinting his eyes.
Ceaser was about to speak, but he heard the sound of Jazmine's voice.
"Huey, who's at the door?"
"Jazzy, it's me!"Ceaser shouted out.
"Micheal?" He heard her say.
"I said leave, now" Huey demanded, growing angrier.
"Huey? What's going on?" Jazmine said walking towards the door, but Huey was blocking her entry.
"Jazmine, just go lay down"
"Jazmine?" Ceaser said, attempting to look above Huey's shoulder.
"Didn't I tell you twice. You're not wanted here" Huey said, gritted his teeth.
"Huey let him in now!"Jazmine shouted, smacking his arm.
Huey looked at Ceaser with disgust. He truly hates his guts.
"Huey," Jazmine said in a warning tone.
Huey blew his breath furiously "Fine, but you got five minutes," he said.
"That's all I ask"
Huey glared at him, threatening Caeser with his eyes.
And so he moved aside, allowing Ceaser to walk in. His eyes met Jazmine's instantly and widened at the vision of her. She endured in a beige-pale-pink maxi dress. Her was hair shorter than he last seen her, bearing on her shoulders and in its natural curly state.
What stroked him the most were the heap of her round pregnant belly, it was something he had never seen before.
He was absolutely speechless.
"Hello Michael, " Jazmine said softly.
God, he missed that voice.
"Hey Jazzy" He stated, walking closer to her.
But as always, Huey stood in front of her.
"So what brings you here?"
"Actually, I was hoping to speak with Jazmine, alone," Ceaser said.
Huey laughed at his request. "I don't think so," Huey said
"Come on Hue,
"I said no!" He proclaimed."Anything you want to say to Jazmine, you can say in front of me," He stated.
" Huey, I can speak for myself, thank you,"Jazmine said, getting in front of him.
"Yes, Michael, we can talk,"Jazmine said.
"The hell you can!" Huey shouted.
"Huey, can I talk to you for a second?"Jazmine asked, grabbing his sleeve. Her voice was calm, but she was passing him a glare that made him accompany her.
They went into another room to discussed it.
" I don't understand what the issue here, He only wants to speak with me, that's all"Jazmine said, rolling her eyes.
"No, it's not happening," Huey said.
"Just give us a minute,"Jazmine said, attempting to reason with him.
"I don't feel comfortable with this" Huey admitted.
"Well, I don't feel comfortable with you telling me what I can and cannot do!" Jazmine protested.
"I'm trying to protect you and the baby," Huey said.
"But he isn't going to do anything to hurt me,"Jazmine said.
" I don't trust him, "Huey said.
"I trust him," Jazmine said.
"Oh, so you can trust him, but not me,"Huey said, feeling offended.
Jazmine touched her forehead and turned over her eyes as she sighs. "You don't understand, Its different with him"
"Because you love him, ah, I knew it," Huey said, gritting his teeth. "I should kick his ass" He threatened.
"Yeah, that's what I'll do"He muttered.
"Huey, what the hell is wrong with you!"Jazmine said.
Huey turned his back on her.
Though it was Jazmine, who still carried the hurt and shown anger towards Huey for falling for Amelia, secretly she wanted to forgive him. Jazmine couldn't help, but to wonder if he ever forgave her for what she did with Ceaser. She still believes that he's decent to her because he knows he was at fault and he felt pity for her about the abuse and rape, plus she's carrying his child. But deep at heart, did he ever forgive her? She can tell he haven't forgiven Ceaser, he hates him. She desired to know what was building inside that was making him react this way.
"Huey," she said, touching his shoulder.
"Yes, " he said wearily.
"Did you, ever truly forgive me for sleeping with Ceaser?"she asked.
Huey's shoulders rose up, she could tell he was surprised by her question.
" Hue"
"What about you?" He asked, turning to confront her. "Do you forgive me?" He stated.
It was Jazmine's turn to tense up. She was caught off guard, she didn't expect him to toss the question to her.
"I um," Jazmine said, placing a strand of hair behind her ear as she looked at the floor. "I"
"That's what I thought," Huey said.
"Huey"
"Go Talk," Huey said, cutting her off. "I'm going to check on Malcolm" He stated, walking away.
Jazmine let out a sigh as she watched him leave, then she came back to the front room to speak with Ceaser who was standing as if he was forced to stand.
His face expression looked as if he was in deep thought, but when he noticed that Jazmine was in the room, his eyes softened.
"Jazzy" he stated, smiling widely as he walked towards her. He held her hands as he appeared at her belly.
"Wow, you look," He said, out of words. "Pregnant"
Jazmine covered her face feeling self-conscious. "I know, I look terrible, I'm so, " Jazmine said.
"No, no, not at all," He said, withdrawing her hands from her face. "You will never look terrible in my eyes. I just never experienced this side of you, it's shocking. You're a mother, a real beautiful one, " he admitted.
Jazmine smiled bashfully. "Awe, Thanks, Michael, you're so sweet"
"Annnd, I noticed you cut your hair, gurrl, I love it," he said, imitating a girl voice, touching her hair.
Jazmine laughed, turning scarlet. Only Ceaser could make her laugh so much. Ceaser laughed with her as he recited a few jokes making her laugh so hard even her baby got a kick out of it. What she didn't know was that Ceaser only told a joke when he was nervous, but seeing her smile made him feel better.
"I missed you," He said, looking at her earnestly.
" I missed you too" Jazmine replied, looking at him playfully.
Ceaser shook his head " No Jazmine, you don't understand, " he said, walking towards the lounge where he sat. He ran his hand through his dreads and sigh stressfully.
Jazmine immediately sat beside him.. " What's wrong?" She inquired." Michael, tell me, " she said severely.
"It just I," He said, but suddenly he broke down. Tears began to stream down his face. Jazmine was beginning to panic, but she put her hand on his back to comfort him.
"It's all right, you can tell me," Jazmine said softly. Ceaser felt like an idiot, crying in front of Jazmine, he wasn't prepared for this.
"I'm sorry, " he stated.
"Sorry? Why are you sorry Michael?" She stated calmly. Ceaser wiped his face feeling ashamed and patheic. He sat in silence with his hands covering his Face. Jazmine rubbed his back waiting patiently. Eventually, he sat up straight and looked at Jazmine, who looked worried.
" Avoiding you, " he articulated.
"Why were you avoiding me?" Jazmine asked carefully.
" I was afraid, " he stated.
" What were you afraid of?" Jazmine asked.
Ceaser paused, then he spoke once more" That I wouldn't be able to let you go, " he disclosed.
Jazmine eyes widened.
"Jazmine, I always loved you since those times when spent together and it was wrong, but I couldn't stop thinking of you" he revealed.
"And when I found out about your attempt, I was determined to help you. I knew the only way was if I find Huey, but then I saw you again and those feelings come running back," he said.
"I tried to get rid of them. I considered staying away would make me stop loving you, but the absence only made it stronger." He admitted.
"I regret that I didn't stay in touch with you when you were going through the abuse with your husband. I regret the fact that I watched those men hurt you. Most of all, I regret that I avoided you after your attack. Amelia almost got you killed and I still wasn't there. " He uttered.
"All I ever wanted to do was to save you just like you saved me"
Everything I know about love I learned from you, from you
And everything I know about pain I learned from you, from you
He had enough, he was tired of the pain that was flowing through his body. He was tired of the humiliation, the betrayal, and he was tired of existing.
You were my only, You were my first
You showed me lonely, and you took me in when I was hurt
"I love you, Cindy! I love you so much, but look where it's brought me, " he shouted, finishing the bottle of liquor he had in his hand.
But the most important thing you ever gave me,
You was the one that hurt the most
He dropped the bottle, letting it shatter on the ground. He laughed as he walked down the sidewalks in a drunken manner. He could see the cars passing through, fast and furious.
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar
They must have been in a hurry, a rush for what? it was the afternoon.
"You destroyed me, you made me feel like I was worth nothing, now I'm going to become nothing" he shouted.
Cause if it wasn't for you
I might forget, how it feels to let go
He waited for his chance, his death had to be fast and successful. He saw a speeding car come towards his way. It was his chance, he thought.
And how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart
"Caesar!" He heard a voice shout, but he didn't care because he was listening to the voice in his mind that was telling him to do it.
I still remember when you called
And said that he didn't admit anything
" You'll miss me when I'm gone," he said, walking into the street. He shut his eyes as he heard the car beeping urgently.
It was excessively late for them to stop now, he thought.
How could you expect me to look at you the same way
You were my only but not my last
You showed me lonely, and you made me put you in the past
To his surprise, he felt a pair of arms grip him by his shirt and pull him out of the way, right on time.
The most important thing you ever gave me was the one that hurt the most
His body along with the girl flew to the ground. He watched disappointedly as the car that was meant to hit him drove pass.
"Caesar, what the hell!" A hand slapped his face.
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar
He looked upward to see a set of teary emerald eyes, it was Jazmine.
Cause if it wasn't for you
I wouldn't be here, With the love of my life all my pain disappear
"Why are you doing this?" She screamed out.
He sat up and rubbed his face. He felt the stain from the slap.
"Because I'm nothing and I don't want to be here. Stay out of my way," he shouted, going towards the street again, but she pulled him once more.
"No, no, you can't please, don't do this" she pleaded.
"I have no choice, I don't want to live anymore, she doesn't love me"he excused.
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar
"She doesn't give a shit about me, she disrespects me in front of her friends. She flirts with other niggas, and she puts me down!" He stated.
"Do you know how much that hurts me? I opened up to her, told her all of my secrets. I told her things I was afraid to even tell Huey" he alleged. "I gave her everything and this is what I get back"
I thank you, I thank you
For the broken heart
"I had enough!" he exclaimed. Jazmine didn't know what to do, so she squeezed him tightly. The way she used to do it with Huey when he was upset. "It's going to be alright" she articulated.
It was the way she rubbed his back and kept him that made him feel vulnerable.
He attempted to hold back the tears, but it was so hard..
"I'm here for you," she said, crying along with him.
Hearing her cry made him feel better about crying. He was afraid to let it all out. He wept like a baby in her arms not caring that he might feel embarrassed later.
Feeling her touch, hearing her soft voice was empowering, it made him feel safe. He felt like he was worth living because he had someone to care for him, and suddenly, he didn't want to do it. He had something to live for, he had a friend.
"If it wasn't for you, I would have killed myself. You made me feel confident again, you motivated me to follow my dreams when I had doubts. You listen to me and you didn't once laugh at me, you supported me." He stated. "That's why I loved you and I still do and maybe I always will," he said emotionally.
Jazmine's lips trembled because she was afraid of what she was about to say.
"Michael, I, " she tried to articulate, but it was just too difficult.
" You don't love me"Caesar said, finishing her sentence.
" That's not true, I do love you, I do love you, just not the same way, you love me" Jazmine said. "I'm so sorry, " she whispered, standing up.
"Don't cry," Caesar said, pulling her to him.
"Deep down I always knew you didn't feel the same, but it isn't your fault. I should have never done what I did then expect you to partake in the same feelings," he said.
"It's my fault, "Jazmine said, wiping her face.
Caesar shook his head in disagreement.
"I'm sorry" Jazmine apologized again. "I wish I could love you like that because you are such an amazing guy. It's just that Huey was my first and I can't love anyone else like him, my heart wouldn't allow me." Jazmine revealed.
"Even when I met Manuel, I loved him, but I couldn't love him like he wanted because Huey still had my heart and he wouldn't give it back," Jazmine admitted.
"I understand Jazmine and I value that. Like I stated, I'll always love you and no matter what happens, if you need me. I'll be there" Caesar said, embracing her for a hug. "I'm going to move on, but we'll always be friends"
"Thank you" Jazmine whispered, setting her head on his chest.
They endured in a hugging position for a moment of silence. Jazmine closed her eyes, enjoying his warmth, wishing it was Huey. Caesar kept his arms wrapped around her tightly, thinking of the good times they had, and thinking of how life would be if he could have Jazmine. She will forever have a place in his heart, but he was ready to move on.
Caesar was the foremost to pull away, and for some reason it felt as if he was moving on already, and it felt good. Meanwhile in Malcolm's room, Huey was sitting beside the crib. He always kept baby monitors in every room, so to his advantage, he heard their whole conversation.
He was shocked to discover that Jazmine had saved Ceaser from comitting suicide. First, he felt hurt when he heard Ceaser calling her beautiful and making her laugh. Every time he would tell her she's beautiful, she would scream at him and he never made her laugh the way Caesar did. He felt angry when Caesar began to expose his true feelings for her. It took a lot of strength for him not to go down there and kill him, but when Jazmine revealed that she couldn't love anyone the way she loves him, he actually smiled. He felt so thrilled that Jazmine didn't feel the same and he actually appreciated the fact that Ceaser understood his place and was willing to move on.
At last, he thought.
He tuned in hoping he could get more answers, but they were currently laughing, and engaging in a different conversation. He felt jealous that they shared a bond that he could never share with her.
"So, how do you feel about becoming a mother?" Caesar asked
"I don't know, I'm afraid, anxious, overwhelmed" Jazmine admitted.
"Aw, don't worry. You're going to be a great mother, " He stated.
Jazmine let out a soft sigh " I hope so"
"You will, you have to believe in yourself, " he counseled.
Jazmine nodded her head.
"Do you know what you're having?" He inquired.
Jazmine smiled a little, but she shook her head no.
"No, not yet, " she breathed.
"Well, I'm happy for you and Huey" he said honestly..
"We're not together. We're only having a baby" Jazmine said plainly.
"But Jaz, I actually think you should give him another chance. I know he hurt you and he doesn't deserve you, but he really does love you" Caesar said.
Jazmine rolled her eyes, then she decided to change the topic.
"Enough about me, what about you? What have you been up to?"Jazmine asked.
This made Ceaser smile.
"I've been good actually, very good,"He said, thinking of Natalia.
"Really doing what exactly?"Jazmine asked, lifting her brow.
Caesar chuckled and rubbed the back of his neck. "Traveling around, from Italy to Miami, hanging out," he alleged.
Jazmine gasped and laughed. "You met someone, didn't you?" She said, prodding his chest playfully.
Caesar laughed out of embarrassment. "Yeah, you caught me"
"Aww, Who's the lucky girl?" Jazmine asked.
" Her name is Natalia, I ran across her in Italy. She's American, but she's of Sicilian descent. She's sweet, amusing, sexy, and I think I love her," he described.
" Awe, I'm really happy for you,"Jazmine said sincerely.
"Thanks, Jazzy, I'm really feeling this girl. She's amazing, but I'm still in love with another amazing girl and I owe it to her to let go of that other amazing girl, so we can move on to the next level in our relationship" he explained.
"That's great Michael, I can't wait to meet her,"Jazmine said.
"Actually, she's here, but she's waiting in the car" he affirmed.
Jazmine smacked his shoulder " Oh my gosh! Michael: That's no way to treat a lady! Why didn't you invite her in?"Jazmine exclaimed.
"I know it seems bad, but she insisted, plus she wanted me to do this on my own"Caesar said.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Aren't you going to introduce me or what?"Jazmine exclaimed.
"Oh, I don't know if that's a good idea,"Caesar said, he wasn't sure if he wanted the two girls he loved to meet each other.
"Don't be silly, I'm going to say Hi,"Jazmine said excitedly.
"I guess, let me go with you. I have to get something from the car anyway, " he stated.
As soon as Huey heard that Jazmine was going outside, he made his way back downstairs.
"What's going on?" He said as he spotted Jazmine and Ceaser walking out the door." Where do you think you're going?" He asked, taking hold of her.
"Huey, calm down," Jazmine said. "He's introducing me to his girlfriend," Jazmine explained.
"Come with me, "she said, taking his hand.
Huey knew that she was just doing this because she didn't want Caesar's girlfriend to feel uncomfortable.
Caesar was walking ahead of them so he could warn Natalia that they were coming to meet her.
The moment Natalia saw Ceaser she got out of the car and smiled.
"About time," she said excitedly.
"Baby, I hope you don't mind, but Jazmine wants to meet you," he warned.
Natalia shook her head and blinked quickly.
"No, no, I don't, '' she tried to say, but before she could say another word , a gorgeous pregnant woman with olive skin, strawberry blonde hair, and green eyes came walking towards her. There was a tall, handsome, mocha skin guy with wine eyes and a low cut Afro walking beside her. Natalia felt her heart thumping against her chest as Jazmine approached her. Jazmine would normally introduce herself, but she was caught off guard as easily.
Jazmine couldn't deny that Natalia was stunning. Her skin was pallid, her body was slim with long built legs. Her hair was long wavy and brown which matched her brown eyes. She had that look that would make any girl feel insecure, but it wasn't her beauty that caught her off guard, it was something else.
Huey noticed Jazmine's silence, and he questioned why she was suddenly out of words.
"Natalia this is Jazmine and Huey. Jazmine, Huey, this is Natalia," Caesar said.
Jazmine finally snapped out of her thoughts. "Hi, it's nice to meet you, " she articulated, giving her a short wave.
Natalia said, laughing nervously. "It's nice to meet the both of you" Huey shook her hand.
"Likewise," he stated.
Caesar grabbed a bag from his truck and waved at Huey
"Huey! Can you come here for a second, " he called out.
"I have something for you, " he articulated.
Huey removed his arm from Jazmine's waist and went towards Caesar leaving Jazmine and Natalia alone.
Natalia felt uneasy with the way Jazmine was staring at her. What the hell is her problem?
"Congratulations, you must be excited to become a mom, " she stated, breaking the silence.
Jazmine smiled and stroked her belly. "Yeah, I'm very excited, yet I'm super nervous, I only hope this baby makes it. This isn't the first time"Jazmine explained.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, " she articulated.
"It's alright, it wasn't meant to be," Jazmine said.
"Yeah, I guess," Natalia said, nodding her head.
Jazmine looked downward sadly.
"But look at the bright side, you make pregnancy look so good looking!" Natalia said.
"Thank you. You're not so bad yourself. Michael has good eyes for beautiful women" Jazmine added. They both laughed hysterically
This isn't going as bad as I thought, Natalia thought to herself.
.
.
"Here are the tapes as promised" Caesar stated, handing Huey the bag. "I didn't watch all of them it was too much for me to handle.
Huey looked inside the bag, then he closed it.
" Thanks, " he said.
" No problem," Caesar said. " So what do you plan on doing with the tapes?" Caesar asked.
"First thing first, I'll get the answers I need, then I'm going to take action by taking whoever's involved down" Huey stated.
Caesar nodded "What about Amelia?" He inquired.
"What about her?" Huey asked with fury in his voice.
"Have you heard from her since her incarceration?" He inquired.
"She tried to contact me, but I'm not talking to her," Huey said.
"And Malcolm?"
"He's not mine, but I decided to raise him as my own. "Huey explained.
Caesar nodded his head in sympathy. " Well, that's good, how's Jazmine doing?"
"She's fine," Huey said. "I have everything under control, " he expressed.
"Oh, Good," Caesar said, he could hear the annoyance in Huey's voice. " Well, um, I'll get out of your way," he said.
"Yeah, you should," Huey said.
Ceaser let out a long sigh and walked away, but then he held back and turned. " I know you still hate me with passion and you have every right to,"He acknowledged. " but I still hope one day we can be friends again," he requested.
Huey stared at him with no expressions.
.
.
Natalia and Jazmine were chatting away when Jazmine decided to speak her mind.
"Can I ask you a question?"Jazmine asked, cutting her off, speaking in Italian
"Uh, yeah, sure" Natalia replied in the same form.
"Do I know you from somewhere, you look very familiar," Jazmine said, looking at her suspiciously.
"I, I, don't think so" Natalia replied, nervously.
"Are you sure, I don't know you?" Jazmine asked. " I feel like I knew you from somewhere. Do you model? Act? Do you know a man by the name of Manuel Salvatore Lorenzo?" She inquired.
"No, no, sorry I've never met you,"Natalia said a hurried voice.
"Hm" Jazmine said, looking at her with a potent sense of suspension.
"Babe, you ready?" Caesar asked, getting behind her. Huey walked towards Jazmine and wrapped his hand along her shoulders.
"Is everything alright?" He asked, noticing Jazmine's face expression that looked as if she was in deep thought.
"Oh Nothing, just silly pregnancy habits," Jazmine said, laughing it off.
Natalia let out a huge sigh of relief.
"Well, we better get moving now" Caesar announced,
" see you Jazmine, take it easy, " he said, giving her a huge hug.
She smiled "You two, thanks for stopping by" Jazmine replied.
They tore away and Jazmine went over to Natalia.
"It was nice meeting you, " she articulated, giving her a sweet smile."It was nice meeting you too" she said, smiling back.
"Ok, see you guys another time," Natalia said as she got inside the car. Caesar shut the door for her then walked over to his side of the car. " Bye Jazmine, take care Huey," he stated.
"Bye, drive safely!" Jazmine said, waving at them.
Huey nodded his head at Caesar and Caesar nodded back before pulling off.
As they walked towards the house, Huey decided to ask her about her reaction to meeting Natalia.
"Oh, I thought I met her before, but I was mistaken," Jazmine explained.
" So what did Caesar give you?" Jazmine asked, pointing to the bag.
"Some paperwork I needed for work" he lied.
"So you're going back to work?" Jazmine asked.
"Yeah, I was taking a break to focus on us, but my employees aren't holding up without me"
"So the boss is back?" Jazmine said playfully.
"Yeah, I suppose I am"
"Wait, why would Caesar have your paperwork?" Jazmine asked.
" I needed a favor, " he responded. "Oh, Are you two friends again?" Jazmine asked.
"Not at all," he replied with a look in his eyes she couldn't describe.
Little do you know
How I'm breaking while you fall asleep
Little do you know
I'm still haunted by the memories
"Oh, then you haven't forgiven him," Jazmine said." Which implies you haven't forgiven me either, " she said.
Little do you know
I'm trying to pick myself up piece by piece
Little do you know
I need a little more time
"Jazmine," Huey said as they stood in front of his door.
Underneath it all, I'm held captive by the hole inside
I've been holding back for the fear that you might change your mind
Jazmine looked up at him with sorrow in her eyes.
He took a clutch of her swollen fingers and rubbed them tenderly.
I'm ready to forgive you but forgetting is a harder fight
"I forgive you, " he said softly.
"Don't say it if you don't mean it, " she articulated.
Little do you know
I need a little more time
"Don't expect me to forgive him because I'm not ready to, but for you I was already ready" he explained.
I'll wait, I'll wait
I love you like you've never felt the pain,
I'll wait
"I do mean it, I forgive you Jazmine. I forgive you for hurting me and I hope one day you could forgive me for hurting you. "He stated.
I promise you don't have to be afraid,
I'll wait
Jazmine looked in his eyes that bore so much truth in them and she believed him.
The love is here and here to stay
So lay your head on me
She was so happy that he was giving her forgiveness, that's all she ever wanted from him other than his passion.
Little do you know
I know you're hurting while I'm sound asleep
"I really want to forgive you,"Jazmine said, in her crying voice.
Little do you know
All my mistakes are slowly drowning me
She was too sensitive for her own good.
"It's alright, I'm willing to wait as long as it takes," he said.
Little do you know
I'm trying to make it better piece by piece
Jazmine sniffled and nodded "Okay, can we lay down now?" she asked, leaning on his chest tiredly.
Little do you know
I, I love you 'til the sun dies
Huey chuckled and picked her up and guided her to the bedroom. They didn't do anything intimate, He just laid down with her and rubbed her belly until she fell asleep.
Oh wait, just wait
I love you like I've never felt the pain,
Just wait
I love you like I've never been afraid,
Just wait
Our love is here and here to stay
So lay your head on me
Jazmine had a habit of using his body as a pillow, so he made sure he placed a few pillows in case she woke up. Once he left the room, he went back to check on Malcolm. He fed him and bathed him and played with him. Soon enough, Malcolm was sound asleep again so Isabella came to put him in his crib.
Once he was alone, he took hold of the tapes from the bag Ceaser gave him and went into his office. He looked at the tape,knowing he was about to find out some truths. He conveyed a deep breath and placed the DVD into the computer.
"Amelia Freeman"
The officer called out, walking towards her cell.
"Your attorney is here, " he confirmed. Amelia got up immediately.
"About time," she said as the officer opened her cell.
"Good luck Sista," her cellmate said.
"Thanks," Amelia replied.
It has been over two months since Amelia was arrested and so far, it was hell. After spending weeks in a holding cell, she eventually went to tribunal and when she did, she pleaded not guilty. Then, she was sent to a pretrial detention center. During her time there, she made friends with a few African American women such as herself, who had lots of respect for her because she was Amelia Freeman.
However, she wasn't happy, she was often depressed, angry, and betrayed. Depressed because she couldn't have the freedom she felt she desired. Angry at the thought of Jazmine breathing and living, carrying a child of HER husband. Betrayed that he didn't come see her, or answer any of her calls.
How could he not care at all?
Why was Jazmine so important to him?
She didn't try to kill Jazmine, the hit man did.
Jazmine had finally won, and she didn't like the idea of her rival winning, she felt defeated.
As soon as she got to the phone booth, she spotted her lawyer who she had known for years. Her name was Claudia Thompson, she was tall and skinny with a short cut hairstyle and medium brown skin. She's the best of what she does, so Amelia knew she would come with some good news. Amelia smiled as she sat down to pick up the telephone. She was so glad she didn't yet notice the worried look on Claudia's face.
"So what's the good news?" Amelia said. "I'm getting out today or what?" She demanded.
"Oh Amelia, I'm so sorry to tell you this," Claudia said, giving her a sad look. Amelia's heart dropped when she knew this was bad news.
"But your bail has been declined" she stated.
"What!" Amelia screamed. " They can't do that! I have money!"
"Unfortunately, they were unable to access your funds because your account is frozen, and your husband removed the savings from the joint account and transferred the savings into another account. I attempted numerous times to contact him, but he refused to respond, " She explained.
"This can't be happening!"Amelia shouted which caused the officers to yell at her.
"Only how? Why?" Amelia cried.
"Your account was frozen because they're accusing you of using it to pay off Lamilton Taeshawn," She explained. "I am profoundly sorry"
"No," Amelia said, shaking her head in incredulity. "You have to get my husband and tell him to pay me the money I'm entitled to!" She demanded.
"I don't think that's possible, when I tried to come by his home he gave me a note saying something very disturbing about you, threatened to call the police on me, and slammed the door in my face" Claudia revealed.
"What did the note say? " Amelia asked in her trembling voice.
"It said," she hesitated. "It's truly not important"
"What did it say, Claudia!" Amelia said, gritting her teeth.
Claudia sighed and pulled out the note and read it out loud.
" Amelia Jones,
You tried to take away the love of my life, now I'm going to take something away from you, freedom. I can't believe it took me this long to realize that I married the wrong woman, but thanks for the awakening. I'm happier now than I have ever been. The love of my life is still by my side and she's perfectly safe and healthy, carrying my child. By the way, I know the truth about Malcolm, but don't worry about him. Stop asking your lawyer to try to convince me to bring him. You can cut the act, you were a terrible mother. You don't have to pretend anymore, you didn't care about him. He will be taken care of and guess what? He will never know you. You can no longer hurt him or Jazmine. Do not attempt to contact me in any matter, I have nothing else to say to you, but this, I hope you rot in prison for the rest of your miserable pathetic life and I wish I would have never met a conniving, lunatic, evil whore like you. Or better yet, I hope you hang yourself, that way, you will go to Hell faster.
PS. I'm still getting a divorce, "Claudia said in an uncomfortable manner
Amelia's body shook as her tears spilled from her eyes. He wore out her heart, her soul, she couldn't believe the man she loved more than anything would say such a thing.
" Alright, times up!" The officer shouted.
Claudia looked at her with pity, Amelia hated that look.
"Your trial is set to commence during the fall. I'll be back to give you the exact date. I'll attempt my best to try to convince your husband to pay your bill, but there is nothing else I can do that will get you out. Once again, I'm deeply sorry, Goodbye Amelia " she put forward, hanging up the phone.
" No, I'm innocent!" Amelia screamed as the police brought her into detention.
This can't be over, she thought.
This can't be real.
Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift(TheHungerGames)
Lotus by Wale Ft Miguel
You Broke Love by Jussie Smollet(Empire soundtrack)
Thank you For the Broken Heart by J Rice
Little Do You Know by Alex & Sierra
Btw I don't expect anyone to read the lyrics, it's your choice if you want to check the songs out. Anyone have song request, let me know.