AN: Hey, this was originally meant to be the last chapter, however, I decided to make it longer so the next chapter will officially be the last. I was going to wait until the last chapter to reveal this, but those who are sad about DP coming to an end, don't be, there's a sequel.
HAVE a HAPPY BIRTHDAY WolfxMoon!
Did you really think, I'd just forgive and forget, no
Mariana Ramirez smiled as she peeked at her reflection in the mirror. The faucet was running hot water and so she took a rag and wiped the blood from her face.
After catching you with her
She hummed as she wiped the remaining from her cheek. One time her face was clean she went into the bedroom and looked at Dr. Steven's bleeding corpse.
His eyes were opened because he died in shock.
Your blood should run cold, so cold
"Oh, Hi there Dr. Steven Russell!" She said cheerfully. She walked over to his dressing table and took the files she came to get.
You, you two-timing, cheap-lying, wannabe
"Hello, Mrs. Russell. Ooh, you need to shave," She said, staring at Dr. Steven's dead wife with disgust.
You're a fool, if you thought that I'd just let this go
She giggled, "Hmm, perhaps I could have asked for these, but killing you was much more fun!" She exclaimed.
I see red, red, oh red
A gun to your head, head, to your head
Now all I see is red, red, red
"Adios!" She said, exiting the room. She made sure the home was clean before she left, but what she didn't know was that Dr. Steven's had a hidden camera in one of his flower vases.
I see red, red, oh red
A gun to your head, head, to your head, oh
When she came in her stolen car and opened the folder and smiled at the sexy photograph of a certain Mulatto.'
"I'm coming for you Strawberry Shortcake," she stated as she drove off.
Executioner style, and there won't be no trial
Don't you know that you're better off dead
All I see is red, red, oh red
Now all I see is
:
Did you really just say, she didn't mean anything, oh
Mariana peaked with her monocular and spotted Jazmine walking in the parkland with no one other than Isabella Gracia.
I'll remember those words,
when I come for your soul, your soul
She panted as she watched them interact and suddenly, rage took over her body.
Know that you, you dug your own grave, now lie in it
She gritted her teeth as she saw them laugh as they were the best of friends.
You're so cruel, but revenge is a dish best served cold
She almost lost it when they locked arms as they walked together.
I see red, red, oh red
A gun to your head, head, to your head, oh
Executioner style, and there won't be no trial
Don't you know that you're better off dead
All I see is red, red, oh red
Now all I see is
Run, hide
Oh, you're so done
Oh, better sleep with one eye open tonight
I see red, red, oh red, oh
A gun to your head, head, to your head, oh
Executioner style, and there won't be no trial
Don't you know that you're better off dead
All I see is red, red, oh red
Now all I see is red, red
Oh, ey
Jazmine yawned as she looked out the window of the car.
"I can't believe we're actually going to this stupid class,"She complained. "What the hell is an art childbirth class? Are we going to color in books while practicing our breathing exercises,"
Huey laughed as he parked in the garage and twisted off the engine. He looked at Jazmine, who held her arms folded. He broke apart her arms and got hold of her hand and kissed it.
Jazmine allowed him.
You don't know, babe
"I think you'll like it and besides, it's good for the baby," he said.
"But I don't need it, it's not like I'm pushing the baby out. I'm having a c-section," Jazmine remarked.
"Yes, I know Jazmine, but Dr. Conner said it was necessary for when you're in labor," He explained.
Jazmine exhaled and looked at Huey, who gave her a face that told her it was going to be alright.
"Are you ready?" He inquired.
When you hold me
"Let's get this over with so I can get my damn Mocha Lacha milkshake!"Jazmine said, reminding Huey that he told her she can have a cheat day if she attends the class.
And kiss me slowly
Jazmine wobbled her way out of the car, but Huey hurried and rushed over to assist her out. Jazmine didn't even bother to complain, she was already used to it by now.
It's the sweetest thing
They held hands as they walked inside the building. It was a late class, so luckily there wasn't any paparazzi around. Once they went inside the building, they were greeted by a beautiful ebony skinned receptionist.
" Hello parents, just sign in and head to class B2-13 on the second floor," she said smoothly. As Huey was signing them in, the receptionist made a comment about his hands.
"Wow, you have big strong hands. You must work out, " she noticed.
Huey shook his head and chuckled as he proceeded to sign his name.
" Ahem!" Jazmine said, getting pissed that the receptionist had the nerve to flirt with her baby's daddy in front of her.
"Yeah, he most certainly, that's why we're here,' Jazmine said, yanking the pen from Huey to sign her name. He could hear the harsh sounds of the pen as she signed. Once she finished, she looked at the receptionist and said,
"I have strong hands as well. Would you like to find out?" She said aggressively.
Before anything escalated, Huey pulled Jazmine away, but Jazmine was already cursing and shouting at the receptionist. Who thought to herself, Never again get a pregnant woman angry.
He forced them into the elevator where she finally calmed herself, but she was still mad. He rubbed her shoulders and asked,
"Are you okay?"
"Leave me alone!"she hissed.
And it don't change
The elevator bell rang and the doors opened. Jazmine walked up and Huey followed behind. When they arrived at the class, all eyes were on them.
"Great, more of them," Huey mumbled as he understood that the people had recognized who they were. He could hear them whispering.
If I had it my way
"Jaz, if you want to leave now," Huey whispered.
" No! We're staying!" Jazmine snapped.
You would know that you are
A skinny figured woman in her forties walked inside with a huge smile on her face.
"Good Evening Everyone, I'm Savi and Welcome to Art childbirth class!"she announced. She looked at the group of six couples and noticed that the five was whispering and staring at one particular couple.
She clapped her hands together to gain everyone's attention, "Listen up everyone, I know you all are excited because we have some very popular faces here with us, but in this class, we are all the same. I will not tolerate gossip or judgmental behavior,"She explained. "We do not discriminate. In this class, we will respect each other. Anyone who fails to do so will be asked to leave,"She stated.
Everyone's eyes left Jazmine and Huey and they felt freed. Savi instructed everyone to sit on the floored rugs. She gave each pregnant woman a long comfy pillow to sit on then she resumed on to explain more about the class. Huey sat beside Jazmine with his arms wrapped around her while Jazmine laid her head on him, falling asleep.
" Alright Everyone, usually on the first day of class, we introduce ourselves and begin our breathing exercises, but since this is an art class, we're going to perform something different," She explained.
Savi grabbed a basket and handled everyone a body paint kit and a sleeping eye mask.
"Okay, I know you all are like what the hell is going on? Well, I thought it would be fun to do some actual art,"she said.
"Here's what's going to happen. Dada to be will use the body paint to hand paint over mommy's belly. Don't worry, this paint is FDA approved and is delicate enough for pregnancy. In other words, it will not harm your baby,"She explained.
One of the men brought up their hand. "What is the sleeping mask for?"he inquired.
"Well, that's the fun part: while you guys paint mommy's belly, mommy will be blindfolded and when you're done, she will be able to see what you came up with,"She instructed. Everyone smiled with excitement and placed the blindfold over their lady's head to hide their eyes. Everyone but Huey and Jazmine.
Savi came over to them and placed her hand on her hip. "Is there a problem?" She said kindly.
Savi looked at Huey in concern. "She doesn't feel comfortable wearing a face mask," Huey explained. He recognized this was a bad idea.
Savi nodded her head in sympathy. "That's okay, she can just close your eyes, is that alright with you Jazmine?" She asked. Jazmine took a deep breath and nodded her head. "Okay, that's fine"
"Are you sure, you don't have to do the activity if it's too much for you?"Huey told her.
"No, I'm fine, besides, I'm curious to find out what you can do with those strong hands of yours," she said with a half smirk.
"Alright! But no peeking Jazmine," Savi said.
She then instructed the women to lay down on their pillows, flat on their spine while the men had to lift their shirts to expose their belly. Since Jazmine had on a dress, Savi offered her a blanket to put under her. When Huey lifted her dress carefully so no one but him would see, he saw red bruises on her, but for some reason, they were beautiful to him.
You're the coffee that I need in the morning
He covered the bottom of her with the blanket, then lift the dress higher to expose her belly. He always felt chills running down his backbone at the sight of Jazmine's huge round stomach.
You're my sunshine in the rain when it's pouring
That was his baby, their baby, he thought to himself. He placed his hand over her belly and caressed it softly.
"You okay?" He inquired.
Won't you give yourself to me
Give it all, oh
She smiled as she shut her eyes. She was in a good mood again. The medication must have finally kicked in or maybe it was the movement of the baby. Every time Huey would stroke her stomach, the baby would respond with kicks.
I just wanna see
Jazmine could already tell that her daughter was going to be a daddy's girl. Damn him she thought.
"Now I don't want you to paint anything. I want you to paint from within your hearts. I heard some of you complaining that you aren't good with this. I don't expect perfection from anyone. Who cares if you do a terrible job, it's not a competition," she explained.
"I want you to have fun and communicate with your partner, but do not tell her what you're painting. It must be a surprise,''she taught. "Now you have about 20 minutes when the timer rings. You must stop, now begin!" She pronounced.
.
.
.
.
I just wanna see how beautiful you are
Jazmine was giggling like a child as Huey roamed his hands along her stomach, which was covered with paint. She couldn't control her laughter, it tickled so much. Huey couldn't help but laugh at her, but he held his concentration on his art.
You know that I see it
I know you're a star
Though Savi said it was no competition, Huey was very competitive so he wanted it to be perfect. Jazmine kept trying to get him to reveal to her what he was painting, but he kept saying you'll see.They didn't talk much. Jazmine rest her eyes as Huey put his heart into his work.
Where you go I follow
No matter how far
"5 minutes left, " she announced as she walked around the room, checking everyone's art out. She hid an urge to laugh at the sight of the amateur art and lack of creativity she was seeing from the men. Some had rainbow dots, smiley faces, or simple words of I love you on their partner's belly. Most of them painted worse than kindergartens.
If life is a movie
Oh you're the best part, oh oh oh
Simply, it was the thought that counted, she said to herself as she walked over to Huey and Jazmine. When she walked passed them, she halted in her tracks at the sight of Jazmine's belly. The piece Huey was working on was far from amateur art, it was true artistry. Unlike the other men, Huey used the colors wisely and he knew just what he was creating.
You're the best part, oh oh oh
Savi couldn't deny she was very moved and impressed. She smiled as she walked away, but she held her eyes on Huey's painting.
Best part
-
Five minutes later..
It's the sunrise
"Time's up!" She announced."Everyone stop what you're doing" she pronounced. Huey smirked, he finished right on time, however, Jazmine went off to slumber again.
And those brown eyes, yes
"Alright ladies you may remove your mask now," Savi said, handing each person a mirror so they can see themselves.
"Jazmine"
You're the one that I desire
Huey didn't really want to wake her, but as soon as he sat her up. The voices about her were beginning to wake her. At first, she didn't notice, but everyone's attention went to her stomach.
When we wake up
"Wow, that's so beautiful"
"Dear, why didn't you think of that!"
"She's so lucky"
" Magnificent!"
Everyone said Savi told them to pass the couple some privacy.
And then we make love
Jazmine rubbed her eyes in a sleepy manner before finally opening them. When she looked downward at her baby bump she was stunned. Huey smiled at her as he held the mirror so she could visualize better.
It makes me feel so nice
On her belly was a big pink ( two different shades of pink contrasting each other) Ribbon tied into a bow making her stomach look like a present. Underneath the ribbon was a white heart shaped gift card that stated the words "It's a Girl".
You're my water when I'm stuck in the desert
Tears poured down Jazmine's eyes and she looked at Huey, his eyes softened.
You're the Tylenol I take when my head hurts
Her lips trembled as she struggles to speak, but when finally spoke she sounded out,
"H-H-How did you know?" She whimpered out.
You're the sunshine on my life
"Qué chingados!" Isabella said, "What in the world is in here?"
Huey and Isabella were moving things from the old house into the new house Huey had recently bought. Huey liked it because it had no reminders of Amelia and it held more of a homey look to it. Jazmine had no idea about the house because apparently Huey wanted it to be a surprise.
"Huey there is a bunch of stuff here," Isabella said, "where in the world did it all come from?
"The mansion, the condo," Huey started listing off, "and the storage unit."
"You had a storage unit?" Isabella asked as she set another box in the living room .
"It contained some things from Maryland," he said, unpacking another box.
"You mean... You kept some things from...?"
"From my granddad's and Jazmine's old house," Huey finished looking at her. "We had to sell the house after Jazmine's disappearance. Tom had an account when Jazmine got older she would have some money."
"Wait, I believed you mentioned that Jazmine's mom took the money left for Jazmine?"Isabella asked.
"Yeah, she did, but what she didn't know was that Tom had another account. We found thousands of dollars in a safe inside their attic with a letter to Jazmine," Huey explained.
"Does she know about this?" Isabella asked.
"No," he stated, "I haven't told her yet. She still doesn't know about her parents. I don't want to remind her of the pain." He acknowledged. " I already opened an account for her. She will have that and the money from the lawsuit. I want her to have something in case something happens,"
"You are protecting her again," she stated
" More like making certain she gets what she deserves," he said as he finished unpacking the box. As Huey started getting another box, he ended up knocking a stack to the ground and scattering everything to the floor.
"SHIT!" Huey said as he went down to pick up the items off the floor. As he was returning everything to whatever box he spotted a pink fabric. He removed the things on top of it to get a better look. To his surprise, It was a little crochet dress meant for an infant.
He felt his heart strike.
"Isabella?"
"What is it Huey?" she asked as Huey held onto the baby dress softly in his hands.
"Did Jazmine buy this for...?"
The look on Huey's face was full of excitement as his hands flowed over the dress. It warmed Isabella's heart because she had never seen this side of Huey. He clinched the dress. He wanted Malcolm, but not like this.
"Huey," she stated, walking over to him. "She purchased it for the baby,"she whispered.
"It's a girl?" Huey said as his eyes widened.
"Yes, Huey," she said, smiling, "It's a girl."
Then Huey did something that she hadn't before. He smiled, and it wasn't a simple one, it was one full of happiness..
I just wanna see how beautiful you are
"Huey,"Jazmine said."How did you know it was a girl?" She sobbed.
You know that I see it
He took her hands, "I found the dress you bought for her and so I asked Isabella and she confirmed it," he said.
I know you're a star
"Oh,"Jazmine said. "Are you happy?" She asked. She never believed he would ever want a girl because he used to always talk about having a boy.
Where you go I follow
"More than ever,"He said, wiping her tears and removing a curly strand from her face.
" Huey, it's beautiful, " she alleged, referring to his painting.
No matter how far
You're beautiful, he wanted to say.
"I didn't know you were good at this. I thought art was Riley's thing?"Jazmine said.
"It is his thing. I always knew how to paint, but I wasn't into it as much as Riley," he stated.
If life is a movie
"Wow, I never knew that about you," Jazmine said.
"Because it was also my mother's thing," he disclosed. "I didn't like doing things that reminded me of her," he revealed. He looked back at her belly, "The paint is dry, we can take a picture and clean it away before we leave,"he suggested.
Then you're the best part, oh oh oh
"No, I want to keep it on. I want to show Isabella," Jazmine said.
"Okay," Huey said, kissing her head.
You're the best part, oh oh oh
"Can we go see the house now?" Jazmine asked.
Huey nodded his head, "Sure, why not?"
Best part
After they left the class, Huey took her to see the house. He was nervous because he believed she wouldn't like it. He was expecting her to say something like "This is like a prison" but instead Jazmine thought it was decent. Instead of a vast mansion, It was a simple five bedroom brick home with bright green grass and trees and a white fence. It reminded him so much of his old neighborhood in Woodcrest.
Within the house were hard wooden floors and cream colored walls. It wasn't furnished because he wanted him and Jazmine to decorate it together. Jazmine asked if she could be in charge of the wall decor and interior. Huey told her she could as long as she didn't paint the whole house pink.
Jazmine laughed and hit him playfully and it did bruise, she had that pregnant strength. Huey then lifted her from her feet and held her bridal style up the stairs.
"Huey put us down!" Jazmine said with a laugh.
"In a moment," He said as he led her to the nursery room.
Jazmine gasped, it was beautiful. It was a princess and vintage style, Jazmine's favorite themes. The walls were colored in cotton candy pink and dove white. The room featured a canopy bed with pink curtains, a bed skirt at the bottom. A mini chaise sofa with a tall white bunny on top. A changing table, a bureau, a mini vanity with a mirror, a rocking chair, and a bookshelf.
It wasn't over the top like the one Manuel had for her, it was perfect.
Right when Jazmine thought her breath couldn't be taken away anymore, Huey shut off the lights and the walls glowed with shimmering stars and the words Sweet dreams come true scripted across the ceiling. While Jazmine was staring at the ceiling, Huey placed her charm bracelet on her wrist.
Jazmine was completely astonished, she cried touching her face.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
Won't you
"You don't like it?" Huey asked, bearing upon her shoulders.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
Love me, won't you
" No, " Jazmine said. "I love it!" She cried out. "I Love it!" She sounded out with excitement.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
"I love you," Huey said to her.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
Love me, won't you
Jazmine felt something on her wrist and she let out a pant when she finally noticed it was her charm bracelet Huey had brought to her when they were young.
"Where did you find this?"Jazmine asked."I found it the day you were kidnapped" he excused.
Jazmine shook her head in incredulity. That's strange, she hasn't worn that bracelet in years. Not since Manuel took it from her.
"I was going to give you that on Christmas eve the same day. I got it from that Santa gift shop. The day I actually believed in Santa," he said, expressing joy at the memory. Jazmine looked at her bracelet in silence. "Thank you so much, " she whispered. She said, wrapping her arms around his neck. "For everything," she said.
"You don't have to thank me Jazmine," Huey said. "You deserved it," he said. "You and her," he said, rubbing her stomach.
Jazmine bit her lip as she looked into his eyes. She didn't really know what else to say. She wanted to tell him she loved him, she wanted to kiss him, but instead she hugged him. Huey rubbed her hair and kissed the crown of her head as he held her. He couldn't believe he finally had everything he had ever wanted with the woman he had always desired. He had a son, a dwelling house, and most of all, he had a little girl.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
Love me, won't you
He never guessed that he would have a daughter, but the thought of it scared him. It frightened him because now he had two girls that he had to protect. He already failed Jazmine plenty of times, would he fail with his daughter?
After they held each other for hours, he eventually took her home where they showed Isabella Jazmine's painted belly. Of course, Isabella took a ton of pictures then afterward, Huey made Jazmine a milkshake. Once they were ready for bed, he tucked Malcolm in and rubbed Jazmine's sore feet and she went on to sleep in his arms.
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
If you love me won't you say something
If you love me won't you
Love me, won't you
During the weekend, Jazmine had postponed her lunch date so she and Huey could move into their new house. When things finally settled, Jazmine waited until Huey had work to call Daniel to go out for lunch.
They departed to this new Italian Cuisine, though Jazmine no longer had Manuel, she still loved herself some Italian food. Of course, she selected the vegetarian dishes, but the food was still yummy.
"Daniel, this place is awesome!"Jazmine exclaimed.
"Yes, it's so dainty. I just absolutely love it!" Nathaniel said with extreme enthusiasm on his part.
Jazmine laughed loudly, "You're always utilizing the word absolutely in every sentence," Jazmine mentioned.
" Oh no! I do not!"Nathaniel protested.
Their waiter came with their food and place it on the table. "Here you go, would you two like a refill on your drinks?" The waiter asked politely.
"Oh, absolutely!"Nathaniel exclaimed.
Jazmine covered her mouth and giggled.
"What?"Nathaniel asked.
"You said it again,"Jazmine said, pointing at him while laughing hysterically.
"Hey, I can't help myself. It's absolutely a habit of mine,"He stated. Jazmine was in tears of laughter, but then her baby kicked her. "Uh Oh, looks like someone's a party pooper,"Jazmine said, referring to her baby.
"Who?" Nathaniel asked.
"The baby just kicked me. She must be sick of me laughing so much, " She sigh, "Oh, she's already turning out like her daddy,"Jazmine said.
"Then I'm guessing Huey's the serious one,"Nathaniel asked.
" Pretty much, but he has his moments, but only when he's with me" Jazmine revealed.
"Looks like he really loves you," Nathaniel asked, taking a sip of his drink.
"Yeah, he certainly does," Jazmine admitted.
"And you love him?"Nathaniel asked.
"Of course, I do,"Jazmine said in truth.
"Then why aren't you guys together?"Nathaniel asked.
"It's complicated," Jazmine said.
"It's just complicated because you make it that way,"He stated.
Jazmine sighs, "Can we drop this, please?" She said,
"That's the same thing Nolan use to say,"Nathaniel said, shaking his head. "You know you two are so much alike?"he told her.
"Yeah?"Jazmine said, taking a bite of her bread.
"Mmhm," he stated.
"How did you two meet again?"Jazmine asked.
"Quit talking when your mouth is stuffed," he stated.
Jazmine laughed, he sounded like Huey. Damn, why she constantly had to think of him, it was sickening.
Huey was sitting in his office trying to figure out what went wrong. He couldn't believe when he was so near to taking Dr. Steven down, he ends up murdered. It didn't make sense, who the hell would want Dr. Steven dead? This individual must have truly despised him since they also killed his wife, now that was really strange.
What sort of enemies did Dr. Steven have? Who in the hell killed him?
There were so many unanswered questions running through his brain that he didn't even notice that his assistant walked in.
" Sorry to bother you, Mr. Freeman and I recognize this isn't my business, but your name is trending on social media and I think you might want to check it out," his assistant Michelle said.
"What is this about?" Huey said tiredly. " I don't care about social media," he said.
"Yes, I understand, but it's not just social media, the whole internet is spilling about it,"She explained. "There's Celebrity Dirty Laundry, TMZ, DishNation, The Breakfast Club, and even The NY Daily are talking about it," She explained.
"Talking about what!"Huey said.
Michelle walked towards his desk and gave him her iPad to show him one of the articles. His eyes widened as he read the headline which stated,
Huey Freeman Not the Babyfather of Jazmine Dubois' bundle of delight.
Barely a week ago, the most talked about couple, Juey was seen going to childbirth classes together. Sources said they shared a touching moment when they revealed that they were having a girl. Today it looks as if things have already taken a quick turn. This afternoon, Jazmine was spotted having lunch at Giovanni's Italian Cuisine with a new hot guy! Witnesses say they overheard the newly couple talking baby names! Could this guy be the baby daddy?
Pictures are posted below!
Huey gritted his teeth as he saw images of Jazmine and some white guy with dark hair, making his Jazmine smile, making his Jazmine laugh. He was even more infuriated when he saw the picture of the guy's hand on her belly, touching his baby. Huey was furious, so raging that he stormed out of his office and flew his car to the house. When he got there, he didn't even park his car. He got out of his car and raced inside the house.
Jazmine was eating her veggies and pork chops when she heard the door slam shut.
"Bella is that you?"she said, coming out of the kitchen.
Only it wasn't Isabella, instead it was Huey with a very unpleasant look on his face. In fact, she hadn't seen him this furious in a long time.
"Huey?"
"Who the fuck is this nigga you've been hanging with?"Huey snapped. Jazmine was caught off guard by the tone in his voice. She could hear his Chicago accent coming out.
"What are you-"
"You're going on dates with this nigga!"Huey shouted." Allowing him to touch you, feeling for my daughter!"
"Huey"
"Why Jazmine!"he exclaimed. "Why do you keep doing this to me? After everything, I fucking did for you. I broke my neck to make you happy and this how you re-pay me?" He hollered at her.
"First of all, lower your voice!" Jazmine shouted.
"Not until you tell me who the fuck is he, so I can fucking kill him!"
"You're not killing anyone because he's not who you think he is!"Jazmine shouted.
"Who is he?" Huey said, getting in her face
"He's Nolan's ex-boyfriend,"Jazmine revealed. "I met him a week ago at the market and we became friends since then,"Jazmine said.
"So whatever you think is going on, you need to dismiss it from your brain because there's nothing going on between us. He asked for me to lunch so we can talk about Nolan's death and get to know each other better" Jazmine explained. "that's it, nothing more,"
Huey closed his eyes as he inhaled and exhaled, calming himself down. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I knew you would react this way and I didn't want you to scare him away," Jazmine exclaimed.
"If you're so worried about me scaring him away, then maybe you shouldn't be hanging with him," Huey remarked. "That was very irresponsible and naive of you, " he stated.
"Excuse me?"Jazmine said, offended by his words.
"I'm far from naive, Huey, how dare you!" Jazmine shouted.
"Come on Jazmine, you don't even know this guy and you're already going out exclusively with him. Do you realize what he could have done to you?"Huey protested.
"He could have knocked you out and thrown you in a truck and killed you. Do you know how much danger you put our daughter in?"Huey shouted.
"He is not like that!"Jazmine protested.
"How do you know that? You knew him for 10 days! Do you even know his full name?"Huey asked, secretly attempting to get his information so he could do a background check later.
"Of course, I know his name its Nathaniel Leon Alexander!"Jazmine shouted.
" And where does he live? Where is he from?'Huey questioned.
"Huey quit interrogating me!"Jazmine shouted.
"Quit being so damn naive!"Huey shouted back.
Jazmine slapped Huey in his face and his jaw stiffened.
"Get out!"Jazmine demanded.
They stared each other down, then Huey stormed out, slamming the door.. Once Jazmine heard the sound of his car leaving, she burst into tears.
How could he call her naive?
Jazmine cried so much, she ended up falling asleep. When she woje up, Huey's car is pulled up in the garage. When she heard the sound of keys, she quickly shut her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
After their argument, Huey went back to his work office where he attempted to dig some dirt on Nathaniel; unfortunately, he was unable to find anything on him.
He couldn't even locate his address. He made a mental note to himself to get Nathaniel's number from Jazmine's phone because a person with zero evidence of background was definitely hiding secrets.
He didn't care if he was Nolan's ex-boyfriend, he couldn't be trusted.
When he walked into his home and saw Jazmine sleeping on the sofa, he felt horrible. He should have never yelled at her like that.
"Jazmine," he shook her shoulders to wake her.
"Jazmine!" Huey said in a louder tone. After calling her name three more times, her eyes opened.
"Huey?"Jazmine said, wiping her sleepy eyes.
"Yeah it's me,"Huey said, sitting beside her. "Are you okay?"
"No, I'm naive, remember!" Jazmine hissed walking towards the kitchen.
"Jazmine, I'm sorry," Huey said, following after her. "Look, I was wrong for yelling at you. I was upset because I couldn't believe you have put yourself at risk" Huey explained.
"Put me at risk?" Jazmine said. " How the hell is getting to know the man who loved my best friend that died, how is that a risk?" Jazmine asked.
"Because you don't know what he's capable of!"Huey hollered out of frustration.
Jazmine opens her mouth to speak, but then her lips start to quiver uncontrollably. Huey noticed and took hold of her shoulders. "Please don't start Jazmine, " Huey said, but it was too late Jazmine was crying hysterically.
"Damn it Jazmine, Stop crying," Huey said seriously, but she just cried harder and harder. She had the hiccups and she still wouldn't quit crying. Huey tried to calm her, but it only made it worse.
After a while, it was starting to drive Huey crazy.
"Jazmine, I love you!" He said, hoping it will make her quit.
But It didn't
" You don't love me!"Jazmine sobbed dramatically.
"You wanna know how much I love you!" He yelled, losing his cool.
He plucked up the plate of pork chops that was on the table. "You see this, I hate pork, but you know what!" and that's when he did the improbable. Huey lifts the fork of pork chops and shoved it in his mouth
Jazmine watched in shock as he swallowed a glob of pork chops.
"That's how much I love you!"he stated, but then suddenly, the aftertaste of the pork chops came and that's when he realized he ate pork.
Huey rushed towards the sink and vomit came out his mouth. Jazmine giggled as he gargled a cup of salt water and spit it out. She covered her mouth of laughter as he actually went to grab his toothbrush just to brush the pork from his teeth.
He came back breathing heavily and Jazmine was still laughing at him. "That...was...the..most..disgusting..shit..I...have..ever..taste in my life,"Huey said.
Jazmine only laughed harder.
"Oh, so it's funny now,"Huey said, frowning at her.
"I never thought I would live the day to see Huey Freeman eat pork!"Jazmine exclaimed.
"Very funny Jazmine," He stated, crossing his arms.
"You should have seen your face,"Jazmine teased.
"Shut up,"Huey said." You better not tell anyone about this"He warned.
"Not even our daughter," He added. "Wait, why the hell are you feeding her pork?"he wondered.
"Obviously, she's a pork eater,"Jazmine stated.
"Damn you Grandad!" Huey said. "We seriously have to break her out of that,"Huey said in all sincerity
"Oh, don't be silly Huey..most of my cravings are going to stoo once I drop this baby,"Jazmine said.
"You better not drop my baby,"Huey said.
Jazmine hit him playfully.
"Seriously Jazmine, you really need to stop putting your hands on me. Your hits never hurt before, but today,"He whistled. "You got heavier," he stated.
Jazmine frowned, "Did you just call me fat?"She shouted.
Huey sighs and shakes his head, " You know I wouldn't" he stated."Now do you accept my apology?" He inquired.
"Hmmmmmm," Jazmine said, tapping her chin.
"Jazmine"
"I accept your apology Freeman,"Jazmine said, blinking at him innocently."Only one condition, you have to back off Daniel" Jazmine said.
"How about this? You invite him for dinner so I can meet him,"Huey suggested. "If he proves to me that he's trustworthy, then I'll back off,"Huey negotiated.
"Deal?' He offered.
"Deal!" She accepted his offer.
Isabella told herself she was going to stop seeing Richard, but every time she attempted. He would invariably find ways to be around her.
Isabella was doing some party shopping for Jazmine. She was planning to throw Jazmine a baby shower. Jazmine didn't have many friends and she never says a word about wanting a baby shower.
But Isabella knew that deep inside she wanted one, but the reason she didn't say anything was because she didn't think it was necessary since Huey provided everything she needed. In Jazmine's mind, no one would want to attend a Homewrecker's event. Nevertheless, Isabella wanted to do something special and Jazmine didn't have to worry about having zero guests because Isabella was going to invite her friends and anyone who's friends with Isabella would treat Jazmine as a friend as well.
While she was waiting in line to purchase her items, Richard called her randomly.
"Richie, I'm busy,"Isabella said in a hurry.
"Wait Bella!"He exclaimed."This is important, " he expressed.
"Okay, make it quick, I'm very busy at the moment," Isabella said.
" Actually I was hoping you could come by my place. I believe it will be better to tell you in person," He stated.
"Tell me what?"Isabella demanded.
"Please when you're done, come to"
"No, I told you I was busy and I thought I made it clear to you that we couldn't see each other anymore!"Isabella said, getting irritated.
"Goddammit Bella, why do you have to be so difficult!"Richard yelled.
"Tell me what you called me for?"Isabella said.
"Fine, but I think you should have a seat"He suggested.
"Have a seat? What's going on? Is it Jazmine!"she stated in a panicked voice.
"No!"
Is it Angelica?"She asked in concern
"No"
"Richie you better start moving your lips, or I'm going to hang up on you!"She yelled.
"Okay, Okay,"He said, taking a breath. "Just promise me that you won't panic,"He requested.
Isabella rolled her eyes dramatically. "I promise I won't panic, now tell me"
She heard him take another deep breath as if it was difficult for him. Isabella was surprised to feel her heart beating rapidly.
"Richie"
"Isabella, I'm sorry to tell you this, but the woman that murdered Celeste, Mariana Ramirez has escaped from the asylum,"Richard explained.
Isabella felt her heart stop and the shopping basket in her hand dropped to the floor.
"Bella, you there?"
Suddenly deja vu hit her the moment she picked up that call about her daughter's death. The tactile sensation when her head was spinning as her world shattered. The apathy of her body, the burning sensation in her heart all came back to haunt her.
"Bella, Say something!"
" Bella!"
She heard Richard hollered through the phone that was screen cracked from when it fell along with Isabella's items. Isabella blinked slowly and slowly as she felt her body getting heavier for her to stand. That's when she lost her balance, slamming her face on the floor as she fell into darkness.
"Oh my God! Somebody call the ambulance!"
"Bella?"
Isabella woke up to see bright teary green eyes. It was Jazmine, who was standing between Huey and Richard, who looked at her with deep concern.
"Where am I?" She demanded as she sat up. She looked down to see that she was in a hospital bed. "What happened?" She gasped.
"You were at the Party City store when you fainted,"Richard said briefly.
As soon as he said that Jazmine hugged her tightly and wept loudly. "Oh, Bella I'm so sorry,"Jazmine sobbed.
Huey pulled her away gently "Jazmine please give her space,"he said politely. In response, Jazmine apologized to Bella and buried her crying face on Huey's chest.
"Jazmine I'm, I'm" she sounded out every bit. She began to remember that she passed out because Mariana Ramirez had escaped. That's when she started to cry as well. Soon both Jazmine and Isabella were both crying. Things were getting out of hand, so Huey decided it would be best to take Jazmine home.
"No! We have to stay with her!"Jazmine protested. "I won't leave her!"
"Jazmine, she's upset right now and it's upsetting you. I'll take you back here first thing in the morning, okay?"Huey assured her.
Jazmine looked at Isabella, who had given up crying just for the sake of Jazmine. "Jazmine, I'm okay, go home, get some sleep,"Isabella said in a weak voice, but she kept a strong face.
Jazmine nodded her head and hugged Isabella once more. "I love you!"Jazmine said.
"I love you too!" Isabella said, rubbing her back.
"Ring me, if anything," Huey said as he and Jazmine left the room.
Once Jazmine and Huey were gone, Isabella broke down in tears again while Richard held her.
"I can't believe this is happening!"She yelled. "How could God allow the murderer that took my baby away from me free. How could she be free?"she screamed.
"She doesn't even deserve to breathe air!"
Richard felt Isabella's anger. That woman didn't even deserve the punishment she was given. She was supposed to receive the death penalty, but because her parents were very wealthy and well known, she was able to get the insanity treatment.
When Isabella heard the verdict of Celeste's murder case, she went ballistic. He had never seen her in so much pain and now that Mariana is free, Isabella is living through the pain all over again. Richard held Isabella's face. "I assure you, I'm going to execute everything in my power to take Mariana down. "I already have people looking for her." He stated.
Isabella looked into his eyes with the coldest glare.
"Oh, I will find her, and When I do. I will kill her myself," She said with malice in her voice.
"Huey, are you sure she's going to be okay?"Jazmine asked as she lay on his chest.
"She will be fine Jazmine because we're going to be there for her,"Huey said.
"I hope so," Jazmine stated. "I can't believe she managed to escape the hell hole!" Jazmine exclaimed.
"I can't believe that place isn't shut down yet,"Huey remarked. "It will be soon and now that there's proof that they can't even control their patients, the case I'm planning against them will be stronger," He explained.
Jazmine shifted her body so that she was placed on her side then she looked at him. "What case?"Jazmine asked.
Huey sat up on the bedpost, and so he explained to her about the case he was working on in hopes of getting her the money she's entitled to and the institution closed down for good.
"You're going to do What!" Jazmine shouted. "No, I don't need their money!" Jazmine said, shaking her head in disagreement.
"You're correct, you don't need money because you have me and you have your own in your account," Huey stated.
"What account?"Jazmine asked. "And I don't want to go to court. I barely remember being there!"Jazmine explained.
"The account I set up for you and the baby," He stated. "And don't worry, you don't need to speak in court, you don't even have to come. I already have enough proof to take them down" Huey explained.
Jazmine sat in thought then she spoke, "Why did you set me an account? Huey, I don't want your money," Jazmine said.
"It isn't my money, it's yours Jazmine, "Huey said. "And because It's your inheritance," Huey explained.
"My inheritance from whom my parents?"Jazmine asked with hope in her eyes.
Damn, Huey thought. He didn't want to have to speak about that. He needed to change the subject quickly before she asked about it.
"Huey, What happened to my parents?"She asked. "Where do they live?" Could we call them?"Jazmine asked.
Huey felt his heart ache as he took both of her hands. "No Jazmine," he said. "Your parents... died a long time ago," he halfway lied.
He watched as Jazmine's face dropped from hope to disappointment. "Oh," she stated. Huey searched into Jazmine's eyes for tears, but her expression was very calm.
"I figured, " she articulated but stopped herself. "I figured that's what happened since they aren't around and I don't remember them so I'm thinking that they died when I was very young?"Jazmine asked.
Huey licked his lips as he trained himself to tell her another lie.
"Jazmine, you were a teenager when they passed away. They got sick one day and so my Grandad looked after you," Huey explained. He didn't truly lie to her, Tom died when was a teenager, but her mother left. He left that part out there was no need.
"Oh," Jazmine said, letting down her head. She felt sad, and she wanted to cry, but she couldn't cry because though she always wanted to see her parents, she didn't hold any memories of them to mourn for them.
Huey lift up her chin" Are you alright?" He asked in concern.
Jazmine smiled weakly" Yes, I'm fine,"
"So you're not upset?" Huey asked.
"I'm a little let down, but I don't remember them enough to feel sad,"Jazmine said.
Huey sighs in relief, he did well.
Jazmine laid back down on his chest while he stared at the ceiling with his arms over his head. Huey thought about the lie he told. Sarah was still alive and somewhere out there. He couldn't tell Jazmine that her mother was a whore who basically hated her. He couldn't tell her that her mother cheated and left her father, leaving him to perish. He couldn't tell her that Jazmine was left to care for her sick dad while her mother was selling her body in the streets. And most of all, he couldn't tell her that while her father was on his dying bed, He was elsewhere laying beside Amelia.
Jazmine only knew partially of the situation, that he was spending time with Amelia instead of her. Only she didn't know that it was during Tom's dying days. She didn't know that Huey was so selfish that he didn't even hear when Jazmine spoke of her father's condition. He didn't want to be around death because death reminded him of his parents. Huey knew that there was going to be a matter of time when Jazmine regain all of her memories, and when she does, she's going to know he lied to her after he swore he wouldn't knew it was going to bring back painful emotions, he just hopes that it don't come back to bite him in the ass.
Later that night,
Jazmine woke up feeling strong contractions, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Jazmine still had one more month until her due date, but Dr. Conner suggested that Huey keep a tight eye on her just in case.
It's a beautiful night
Michael Ceaser was clearly nervous. His palms were sweaty because he felt hot in the suit he had on. His heartbeat was increasing its blood levels and his fingers contained one last sip of his scotch, he couldn't believe what he was about to do.
We're looking for something dumb to do
"Babe?" Natalia said, looking at him with vexation. Caesar looked at his woman with astonishing desire. She wore a black stunning sleeveless mock neck dress with her hair in a classic bun, showing off her beautiful bare neck.
Hey baby
"Hello!" Natalia said, waving her hand at him.
Caesar was so troubled with his thoughts, he didn't even realize when he shouted,
"Marry Me!"
I think I wanna marry you
Instantly, Natalia's eyes widened "What?" She sounded out in shock.
Is it the look in your eyes
"What?" Caesar said nervously.
Or is it this dancing juice?
Natalia smiled as she turned red as a ruby.
Who cares baby
"Did you hear me?"Caesar asked, hoping she didn't hear him.
She just nodded her head and giggled some more. Fuck my life seriously, Caesar thought. He stood up and walked towards her.
I think I wanna marry you
"Wait, you were serious?" She asked, blinking her eyes quickly.
Well I know this little chapel on the boulevard we can go oh oh oh
Caesar inhaled, then he kneeled in front of her. She gasped "You were serious!" She sounded out in a panic.
No one will know
oh oh oh
Oh, come on, girl
Caesar wiped the perspiration from his forehead, he knew he was making a fool of himself, especially with her reaction, but he had to at least try.
Who cares if we're trashed
got a pocket full of cash we can blow
oh oh oh
"Oh my God!" Natalia shouted as Caesar pulled out a box and took her left hand.
Shots of patron
And it's on, girl
"I didn't want to do this so suddenly, but I kind of ruined the surprise, so what the hell,"Caesar said, looking into her eyes.
"Natalia, before I ran into you, I was stuck in the past, loving a woman who could never love me. I was hurt, helpless, and incomplete," He revealed.
"Only when I met you did that all change, " he stated. "Not only did you show me incredible sex" Natalia laughed at his joke.
" But you have shown me adventure, Courage, and love," he expressed."You were there for me when I was down and you helped me overcome my fears. You didn't once laugh at me when I shed a tear and you really cared about my interests and out of all the women I dated, I mean I dated a ton of women! "She laughed again, she knew he was nervous. " Out of them all, you were the only one that really respected me and that is why I want to ask you," he said, gulping deeply.
"Natalia, I know we've been exclusively dating for a couple of months, but I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life proving my love to you. I want to take care of you. I want to wake up every morning to see your beautiful face, and to sleep every night with you in my arms," He said, making Natalia's eyes glow with tears.
"What I'm actually trying to say is, Natalia Bianchi will you marry me?" Caesar asked.
Don't say no, no, no, no-no
His eyes were filled with tears his hand was shaking with fright. Natalia covered her mouth with shock as tears coursed down her eyes. She couldn't believe this was actually happening. It was so unexpected, she didn't know he was planning to propose to her. How could he put her on the spot like this in front of all of these people?
She was nervous as all hell. She had never been wedded, she didn't even believe in marriages. She had seen too many failed marriages, particularly her parents.
But,
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
"Yes!" She screamed.
She was willing to take that opportunity. Caesar asked to make certain he wasn't hearing things.
And we'll go, go, go, go-go
"Yes, I'll marry you, Michael Ceaser!" She stated, expressing tears of joy. Everyone cheered for them and a man with a violin came and played a tune for them.
If you're ready, like I'm ready
Caesar smiled widely and placed the 1.5 karat platinum halo diamond ring on her finger.
" Oh my god!" Natalia exclaimed as she looked upon her blazing ring. "I'm engaged! '
" We're engaged!" She exclaimed, jumping up and down.
Cause it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby
I think I wanna marry you
"Yup, that's right. You're all mine," Caesar said proudly, wrapping his arms around her small waist"I love your wife to be" him, placing a kiss on her lips.
"I love you, my chocolate husband to be," she stated, kissing him once more.
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby
I think I wanna marry you
Later they shared an intimate kiss, they slowly danced and she leaned on his shoulder. Her facial expression went from happy to worried as she thought about the decision she just made.
Oh, it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby
I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby
I think I wanna marry you
"Mother's going to kill me," she whispered to herself.
It's been two days and Isabella is still in the hospital. According to the doctor, she couldn't be discharged because they wanted to run some test on her to make sure there weren't any other reason for her to pass out. When Jazmine had the other false contraction, Huey rushed her to the hospital and there she saw Isabella, who informed her that everything was okay. Jazmine was relieved, now she can ultimately focus on getting Huey to trust Nathaniel. This evening she was inviting him over for dinner, but she was nervous. She knew how intimidating Huey could act when she's around other men. She didn't want Huey to do something that would scare him away.
She checked the time, Nathaniel should be here in an hour and she stirred the pot dinner was almost ready.
"Jazmine, go get some sleep. You shouldn't be overworking yourself like this,"Huey said, coming from behind her. His arms were wrapped around her waist, reaching for her abdomen. He seriously needed to stop touching her like that, they weren't a couple.
"No, Daniel should be here shortly,"Jazmine said. Huey blew his breath and mumbled something she couldn't quite pick up.
"You have something to say, Huey?"Jazmine said with an attitude.
"Why are you so fascinated with him?"Huey asked.
Jazmine turned to look at him, then she smirked.
"Huey, are you jealous?"Jazmine said.
"I'm not jealous,"Huey said almost too rapidly. "I don't like that you're doing all of this for someone you hardly know when you're supposed to be in bed resting!"Huey said in an angry tone.
Jazmine ignored him and twisted off the stove and transferred the quinoa pasta onto the serving plate.
"Jazmine," Huey said sternly.
She continued to ignore him and began preparing the salad.
"Jazmine!"
Jazmine banged the salad tong on the sideboard."Huey, could you please shut up and set the fucking table!"Jazmine snapped.
Huey watched her as she proceeded on to prepare the salad. She was still studiously ignoring him. He let out a sigh, he didn't want to get her more upset, so he began to set the table.
When he was finished, he ran over to her.
"Jaz, I just don't know him and I don't feel comfortable with you hanging with him"
"Well, that's why he's coming over so you can get to know him,"Jazmine said. "Please, give him a chance," she pleaded.
"But Jaz-"
DING DONG!
"Oh my gosh! He's here! Huey place the food on the table!"Jazmine exclaimed before rushing to get the door.
When she opened the door Nathaniel was dressed in a gray Micro Twill suit vest with matching bloomers and a pink tie. His hair was neatly slicked back and in his hands held a single red rose.
"Hey, You made it!"Jazmine exclaimed.
"Hey, am I too early?" He inquired.
"No, of course not, come in!"Jazmine said, inviting him in.
He walked in and handed her the rose. "This is for you," he stated.
Jazmine smiled and brought the rose to her nose. "Awe, thank you, " she articulated.
"No problem, I like your dress,"He said, admiring how she appeared, wearing a plain green long sleeve which complimented her huge pregnant stomach. She was flawless.
"Thank you and I like your suit vest" she stated.
"Oh, thanks, I reckoned I was overdressed," He mentioned.
"Nonsense, you looked great. Come, let me introduce you to," She pronounced, but then Huey came from behind. His eyes reverted to the rose in Jazmine's hand, then up at Nathaniel with a deadly glare.
"Um, Huey this is Daniel, Daniel, this is Huey,"Jazmine said nervously.
"Hello, it's nice to finally meet you Huey, I'm Nathaniel, "Nathaniel said, pulling his hand out for Huey to shake.
"Nathaniel? I recalled your name was Daniel?"Huey said smartly.
"Yeah, that's my name, but everyone calls me Daniel," Nathaniel informed.
"That's unusual, usually, people with that name use the name Nathan for short"Huey remarked.
"Well, Nolan and I prefer the name Daniel, Nathan sounds too cliche to me," Nathaniel said.
"Right,"Huey said, still passing him a hatred look.
There was an awkward pause, then Jazmine finally spoke, "Uhm Daniel let me introduce you to Malcolm!" She said, shoving him into the kitchen.
Huey followed behind and Jazmine caught up with him and nudged him roughly.
"Be nice, "she whispered. Then she hitched up with Nathaniel and grabbed Malcolm from the high chair.
"This is Malcolm, he will be four months when the other baby comes, "Jazmine mentioned. "Say hello to Mr. Alexander," Jazmine said to Malcolm in a baby voice, getting him up to Nathaniel's face.
"Hey little guy," Nathaniel said, shaking Malcolm's tiny hand.
In response, Malcolm threw up all over his vest, causing him to make a sound of disgust. Huey laughed "That a boy, " he alleged, before grabbing Malcolm to clean him Jazmine, who was exceedingly embarrassed, tried to help Nathaniel clean off his vest.
"Oh Daniel, I'm so, so, sorry,"Jazmine said.
"Oh, it's alright," Nathaniel said with an uneasy smile. "May I use your restroom?"he inquired.
"Sure, it's upstairs on the right,"Jazmine said.
"Use the guest bathroom which is across the hall,"Huey said. He didn't want strangers wandering around upstairs, and then they could look through his shit.
"Sure,"Nathaniel said with a smile, but when he turned around his facial expression changed. He walked to go find the bathroom. Once he found the bathroom, the first thing he did was removed his vest.
"Stupid ass kid, " he muttered as he cleaned the baby vomit off his vest.
Meanwhile...
Jazmine stood by Huey, who was wiping Malcolm off with his baby wipes.
"He needs another shirt or he'll get sick,"Jazmine said. "Let me go get one" She stated.
"No, Jazmine, sit down,"Huey said. "You're moving around too much. I'll find it, you watch Malcolm," He said, placing Malcolm back on his high chair.
"Slow down, okay," He said, calmly, sitting her down. Jazmine watched Huey leave and she covered her face and whined. She was so embarrassed. She looked at Malcolm, who was looking at her curiously.
"Did Daddy put you up to this?" She asked him.
In response, he placed his fist in his mouth and sucked on it.
Jazmine smiled, "Oh baby it's ok. Mommy's not mad, it was an accident," Jazmine said in her baby voice. She raised him up and kissed him on his cheek.
Huey walked in with a fresh shirt for Malcolm, but he stood and watched as Jazmine place multiple kisses on Malcolm's face. To see her treat Malcolm with so much motherly love always made Huey feel better about putting up with another man's son. If Jazmine can treat Malcolm as her own, so could he. He was going to be the best father he could be for both of his children. Jazmine was busy kissing Malcolm's face when she felt a sharp cramp hit her stomach, causing her to almost drop Malcolm, but thankfully Huey caught him in time. He placed Malcolm back in his high chair and raced over to Jazmine, who was moaning in pain as she held her belly.
"Jazmine, what's wrong!"Huey said urgently.
She closed her eye tightly as another wave came. "Nothing, I'm fine," She said, straining to ignore the pain.
"No Jazmine, its happening again, isn't it?"Huey asked.
Jazmine nodded her head sadly and started to whimper.
"That's it, I'm taking you to the hospital, "Huey demanded.
"No, it's just cramps like Dr. Conner said." Maybe I do need to stay off my feet,"Jazmine said, sitting back down.
"I'm beginning to believe that Dr. Conner was wrong,"Huey stated. "We're leaving now!" Huey demanded.
He dressed Malcolm back in his shirt then he left to go get their coats, it was going to be chilly out. Along his way, he bumped into Nathaniel, who open his mouth to speak but Huey interrupted him.
"Leave," he said coldly. And so he went back into the kitchen and dressed Malcolm in his jacket. Jazmine stood up slowly and put her coat on.
She led over to Malcolm to grab him, but Huey stopped her. "I got him," he said, picking him up.
Jazmine began to squall. "I can't believe I almost dropped him,"she exclaimed.
"Jazmine, it was an accident,"He stated.
"But it's my fault," Jazmine said. "The doctor said I couldn't carry the baby while pregnant,"She remembered.
"No, it's my fault for letting you,"He said.
"Where's Nathaniel?"Jazmine asked.
"He left"
"No, I didn't," Nathaniel said, walking in the kitchen.
Huey glared at him savagely. "I thought I told you to leave,"Huey said.
"Huey!"Jazmine yelled.
"No, it's alright. I was leaving anyway, but I won't leave until I say my goodbyes,"he stated, walking towards Jazmine.
"Are you okay?" He asked Jazmine.
"I'm okay, I just have to go to the hospital to check if everything's okay. I'm sorry about dinner" Jazmine said.
"Don't worry about it?"He said, hugging her. He pulled away slowly. "I hope everything turned out okay, " he stated.
"Thanks, Daniel," Jazmine said, smiling at him. He smiled back at her, but his eyes kept traveling to her curves back to her eyes.
Huey huffed loudly and then cleared his throat.
"Well, I'm going to flee," Nathaniel announced. He looked at Huey and walked over to him. "It was nice meeting you, Huey Freeman," he stated, pulling his hand out again.
"We established that already,"Huey said, still glowering at him.
"Oookay," Nathaniel said. "Well, that was awkward, " he said, walking off." See you Jacklyn" he stated, waving at her.
Jazmine giggled and waved "Bye!"
" Bye, Jazz!" He yelled before leaving.
When the door was finally heard, Huey looked at Jazmine and asked. "Who's Jacklynn?"
"Oh no one, just a play name"Jazmine said.
"He's giving you pet names now?"Huey said, frowning at her.
"No silly! I made that name up,"Jazmine said. "It's no big deal, it was only a joke, Huey," she said.
"Well, I don't like it and I also don't like the way he looks at you,"Huey mentioned.
"Oh my god, Huey for the beloved of God. He's Gay!"Jazmine exclaimed.
" Right, because dressing in a pink tie and speaking in light tones automatically makes you homosexual," Huey said.
" He said so himself that he was gay and he almost married Nolan!"Jazmine said.
"Almost, keyword,"Huey said. "I know gay when I see it trust me. Riley reminded me all time what gay was and he isn't gay. He's only saying that to get closer to you,"Huey said.
Jazmine shook her head in denial.
" He arrived here with a rose for you,"Huey added.
"Really Huey? You referenced Riley, the same person that use to always call you gay and obviously you're not!"Jazmine argued. "And that rose was a friendly gesture!"
"I don't care what you say. He's a fake and when I find out, he's going to wish he was gay!"Huey shouted. "Until then, I don't want you alone with him," Huey said.
"Unbelievable," Jazmine said, shaking her head.
"I mean it Jazmine," Huey said seriously.
"Can we go now!"Jazmine yelled, stomping her feet.
"Jazmine, what you're feeling is called Braxton Hicks contractions, which are also known as False labor that causing the body to feel as if you are in labor when really it's just a false alarm,"The physician explained.
"Oh, then the baby is okay?" Jazmine asked, squeezing Huey's hand. "Do you feel pain at the moment?"the physician asked.
"No,"Jazmine said. "Only it's usually on and off,"she explained.
"And how long does the contraction last?"the physician asked.
"Approximately 30 to 60 seconds," Jazmine said.
"Then your baby is fine. It's definitely a Braxton Hicks you see if it were an actual labor, the contractions would last longer than a minute and the pain would go stronger and stronger, "The doctor explained.
"And what triggers these contractions?"Huey asked.
"Usually, it's the following. The Mother or child is very active, the mother's bladder is full, the mother is dehydrated, the mother is standing or sitting in the same position too long, something touches the mother's belly" He explained.
He looked at Huey and said "And it could be after sex. Have you been having sexual intercourse with your partner?" The doctor asked.
Jazmine's face instantly turned red.
"No, we haven't doctor," Huey said seriously.
"Okay, just checking because sex plays a role in these types of things."The doctor explained.
"It could have been when I was holding Malcolm,"Jazmine mentioned.
"Weight can definitely trigger it then I suggest that you hold off on holding your son for a while. Just until the baby arrives,"the physician explained.
Jazmine nodded her head "Okay,"
Huey shook his head again. It felt like the doctor was only guessing so he could hurry to end his shift. Jazmine wasn't always holding Malcolm when she experienced those contractions.
"Doctor Salmon, how can I ease the pain?" Jazmine asked.
"You can alleviate the Braxton Hicks by changing your sleeping postures. If you're sitting for too long take a walk, if you're standing for too long, take a seat. You can take a warm bath for 30 minutes. Drink a couple glasses of water for dehydration. And you can imbibe a cup of warm herbal tea or milk,"the doctor explained.
"And what if none of that work?"Huey asked, crossing his arms.
"Then you will contact your primary doctor" the physician explained.
"Don't mind if I do,"Huey said. "When will Dr. Conner be in? I would like a second opinion because none of the things you're telling me is adding up,"Huey demanded.
"I understand your concerns and you have a right to require a second opinion from your primary doctor. Unfortunately, Dr. Conner won't be in until tomorrow morning,"He explained."However, if you want, Jazmine could stay a night here so Dr. Conner can see her right away"The doctor suggested.
Huey thought about then said, "I don't think so," he averred.
"Huey, I think it's a good idea"Jazmine whispered.
"I don't want to leave you alone," Huey said.
"No worries, she won't be alone. We have a few nurses monitoring overnight" The doctor remarked.
"Nurses and no doctors?"Huey said.
"Well, I will be here until midnight" the doctor said.
"That's not good enough, doctor, "Huey said.
"With all due respect, Freeman please do not underestimate our Nurse staff. They are well trained and certified" the physician explained.
"With all due respect, Doctor I want her to be monitored by a licensed doctor who will be able to help her if she's in labor,"Huey stated.
"According to Ms. DuBois file, her due date isn't until the following month"the physician explained.
"I don't care about what a damn file says, a file can't determine my daughter's birth!"Huey shouted.
"Huey, please!"Jazmine said, embarrassed that Huey was making a scene.
"Sir, I need you to calm down or I'll have to ask you to leave"
"Fine, we were just leaving!"Huey shouted.
"Actually, Huey I want to stay here and you and Malcolm can go back home," Jazmine said.
"No Jazmine you're not staying here alone" Huey demanded.
"Doctor, I would wish to share a room with Isabella Gracia. She lives with me and she's a patient here,"Jazmine asked.
"Oh, I recognize her, she's in room 511. Yes, we can arrange for you to share with her"He stated.
"See Huey, Problem solve," Jazmine said
"I still don't feel comfortable with this,"Huey said, shaking his head.
"Huey, I'm going to be fine. I'll be with Isabella" Jazmine smiled happily . " And if anything happens, I'll call you. Huey please I need space,"She admitted.
Huey was hurt by her request, but he didn't want to show it. He had been a hot head lately, so perhaps it's best if she stays a night with Isabella.
"Fine, but you better call me if anything," Huey demanded.
She rolled her eyes. "Okay Dad, now go home. It's almost time for Malcolm's bottle and he needs a bath before he goes to sleep," Jazmine reminded him.
"Okay, See you tomorrow," He stated, kissing her forehead. He kneeled down to her stomach and said, "I'll be back princess. Watch over mommy for me,"He said, caressing her belly.
Jazmine smiled as her eyes tear up. She enjoyed the affection Huey show their baby and when he called her princess, it made her think of the dream she had of that man in a blue suit and red tie. The man that constantly called her princess. When he called her that, she assumed it was her father. As Huey placed a kiss along her belly, she only hoped her father loved her as much as Huey loved their daughter.
"Jaz, I'm leaving now,"Huey announced.
Jazmine stood up and hugged him and inhaling his fresh scent. He groans as he breathed in her rosy scent. She rubbed on his neck with her fingers and it triggered him. He stroked her hair and bound his tongue inside. They breathed to a great extent as they shared a passionate, intimate kiss.
"Jazmine, the room is ready,"
They pulled away and looked up to see Isabella by the door with Dr. Salmon.
"Bella!"Jazmine exclaimed. She ran to her and hugged her."Oh, I missed you!"
"I missed you more,"Isabella said, touching her face.
"Then, she went over to Huey and hugged him, then kissed Malcolm.
"Huey, I'll take it from here. Jazmine will be in safe hands,"Isabella said.
"Take care of her,"He stated."You have my word Huey,"Isabella promised.
"And I'm going to miss you sweety,"Jazmine said, kissing Malcolm, who began to fuss and cry.
"He's hungry, Huey hurry!"Jazmine said.
"OK, we're going home now Mal," He said.
He stole one last glance at Jazmine, who was blushing scarlet. He held her hand softly. "I'll be back," he stated, letting go slowly.
"Bye Freeman," she stated, smiling at him. He smiled back and exited out.
Jazmine nibbled her lip as she watched him leave.
"Ahem!"
Jazmine snapped out of her thoughts and turned to Isabella, who was smiling widely at her.
"What?"Jazmine said.
"You're falling for him again,"She stated. I never stopped, she said in her head.
"I am not!"Jazmine protested.
"Yeah, okay,"Isabella said with a laugh."Vamos! Celia( A telenovela based on Latin singer Celia Cruz) is about to come on!"Isabella said, pulling Jazmine's hand.
Jazmine gasped, then shouted "Hay cuanto me gusta y me alegra. Asucar! Asucar!"Jazmine sang.
"Hay cuanto me gusta y me alegra
Yo soy la candela candela y mi cadelai' candela"Isabella shouted.
They laughed as they walked towards Isabella's room where they sat, ate, and watched Celia all night.
Later that night,
Jazmine was asleep when Isabella jumped from the bed and screamed. Jazmine woke up and rushed to her side.
"Bella, its okay it was only a bad dream,"Jazmine said, trying to calm her.
"No, it wasn't a dream, she's here I can feel it,"Isabella exclaimed.
"Who, who is here?" Jazmine asked.
"Celeste's murderer!"Isabella said, her voice shook.
"No, you were dreaming, she can't hurt you," Jazmine said.
"No, you don't understand. She was right here. I felt her standing by the bed. She was watching me!"Isabella exclaimed.
Jazmine shook her head. "No Bella you think you see her, but it's in your mind. Trust me, I see things all the time that aren't there,"She let out with tears in her eyes.
Isabella shook her head hysterically.
"No, No, No, No!"she exclaimed. "I know what I saw. I know what I saw. She's here! The woman who murdered my baby is here," Isabella sobbed.
Jazmine rubbed her back gently. "I'm so sorry. I know it hurts, but it's going to be okay,"Jazmine said.
"It's never going to be okay,"Isabella cried.
"She's here, " she kept repeating. Jazmine's felt as if she was looking at herself at the sight of Isabella pulling on her own hair and muttering words as she rocked back and forth.
"I'm going to get us some help," Jazmine said, pressing the assistance button for a nurse to come.
"Ah!" Jazmine yelped as she felt another strong cramp hit her abdomen. She sat down slowly, it must be the Braxton Hicks Contraction she thought to herself.
Huey sighs as he finds himself out of his sleep, staring at the ceiling again. This time, it was because Jazmine wasn't by his side. Just the thought of her made him smile. That kiss they shared was wild and passionate, he didn't want to stop. Though they weren't a couple yet, he knew that the pregnancy was bringing them closer. Fairly soon she will be his again and he couldn't wait.
He longed for the day to arrive when he could hold her, his arms and claim her as his woman and never let go. He made a vow to himself that when that day comes he will never make the same mistakes ever again. He never let a woman come between them. He will spend the rest of his life loving and protecting Jazmine and his children, and that is all that matters. His thoughts were disrupted when he heard his phone ringing. It must be Jazmine, he thought anxiously as he quickly grabbed his cell phone from the table.
He was disappointed when the screen read, Caesar.
"What the hell, this fucking nigga want, "he mumbled before answering the phone.
"Huey!"Ceaser shouted over the line.
"Nigga, You know what time it is?"Huey shouted.
"Where's Jazmine!"
Huey felt anger rushed into him. "She's none of your concern," Huey said roughly.
"No, Seriously, I need to talk to her it's urgent!"Caesar shouted.
"Too bad because she's asleep so whatever you have to say, you can tell me,"Huey said, his jealousy kicking in.
He heard Ceaser sigh like he was relieved.
"Good, she's safe,"Caesar said.
"Of course, she's safe. She's with me,"Huey said, offended by his comment. "Now, what the hell is so urgent that you couldn't wait to tell me,"Huey said.
"You know the woman from that institution Mariana Ramirez escaped?"Caesar said.
"Yeah, the same institution Jazmine went to. Why is this irrelevant?" Huey asked.
"When I was looking for information on what happened to Jazmine, I saw her there and we talked. The things she said were disturbing and she held some strange obsession with Jazmine," Caesar mentioned.
"What?"Huey said, sitting up.
"She claimed that she and Jazmine shared romantic moments together, but Jazmine betrayed her. I didn't believe her, but I remember her bringing up if she ever comes out she was going to look for Jazmine," He revealed.
"That's why I asked where Jazmine was because I wanted to make certain she was with you. Now that Mariana has escaped I know she's going to come for Jazmine" He stated.
"Huey, she's very dangerous, she's the one who killed Dr. Steven they said so on the news,"Caesar revealed.
"Huey, did you hear me!"
Huey was in shock, he picked up every word. "Yeah, I gotta go,"He stated, hanging up.
"Shit!"He swore as he came up from his bed. He promptly got dressed and grabbed Malcolm and headed to his car. He placed Malcolm, who was sleeping in the car seat, then got into the driver seat and rode off.
Damn it! I shouldn't have never left her there alone, he considered as he pressed on the gas harder. He needed to get to the hospital fast. He was starting to get this feeling that something bad was going to happen.
Jazmine was holding her stomach, rubbing it smoothly to ease the pain from the mini contractions she was having meanwhile Isabella was still losing her head.
Jazmine pressed the assistance button once again.
Where the hell is that damn nurse, she thought as she pushed it again and again until finally she saw the door open.
"Did somebody call for help"
Have you ever been hated or discriminated against?
I have; I've been protested and demonstrated against
Both Jazmine and Isabella's eyes widened. They recognized that voice. The tanned woman smiled and got rid of the blonde wig from her head to reveal her long dark wavy hair. She drew out a gun from her scrubs and pointed it at Jazmine.
"Hola, Como estas? Strawberry shortcake. Did you miss me?"she said, smiling brightly.
Jazmine lips shivered as she muttered "Mariana,"
"Mariana!"Isabella said in a fierce tone.
Picket signs for my wicked rhymes, look at the times
Sick as the mind of the motherfucking kid that's behind
"Bingo!"Mariana exclaimed. " You chicas miss me?" She stated, smiling at the both of them.
"You bitch you take in some nerve showing your face!"Isabella shouted.
All this commotion emotions run deep as oceans, exploding
Tempers flaring from parents just blow 'em off and keep going
Mariana pointed her gun at Isabella. Jazmine gasped and strained to call 911 from her phone, but Mariana snatched the phone from Jazmine and threw it, breaking it in pieces.
"Not so fast strawberry shortcake," She said, aiming the gun at Jazmine's head."I'll tear that beautiful face of yours, " she smiled as she realized Jazmine's pregnant belly.
"Or even better! I'll shoot that little nena out of you,"She threatened.
Not taking nothing from no one give 'em hell long as I'm breathing
Keep kicking ass in the morning and taking names in the evening
Jazmine's body shook in fright. "Please,"
"Stay away from her! "Isabella hollered.
Mariana pointed the gun back at Isabella. "Aww Isabella," she said, pouting at her.
"You don't know, do you?"She asked.
"About What?" Isabella said.
"You don't know that me and Jazmine were lesbian lovers," She revealed.
"No! She's lying Isabella!" Jazmine shouted.
"Oh, shut up liar. We kissed and almost fucked, but then you forgot about me. How could you leave me Jazmine," She said in a hurt tone.
"You're crazy, we were never together. We kissed, but I did that to use you. We were friends, nothing else,"Jazmine admitted.
Leave 'em with a taste as sour as vinegar in they mouth
See they can trigger me, but they'll never figure me out
Isabella gasped and looked at Jazmine. "How could you!" she said in a hurt tone.
"Bella, It isn't what you think. I didn't know she murdered your daughter. If I would have known I would have never,"Jazmine explained.
"Why didn't you tell me?" She demanded.
"Because I was scared. I didn't want to hurt you,"Jazmine said.
"Aw, how sweet,"Mariana said."Now let's hear a bedtime story, shall we?" She said, looking at Isabella again.
Look at me now; I bet you're probably sick of me now ain't you mama?
I'mma make you look so ridiculous now
"Once there was a young girl who woke up one day to notice she was adopted. For years she begged her parents to tell her about her birth mother until one day, they eventually did, "she explained.
"They told her that her mother was a teenager when she decided she didn't want her, so she asked for her mother's name but they wouldn't tell her"She revealed.
"She was so anxious that she looked through her adoption files to find her mother's full name and when she finally found it, she did some research to find her. At first, it was a struggle, but then one day, she ran into this beautiful girl named Celeste," she revealed.
"No, no, no!" Isabella said Meanwhile Jazmine attempted her breathing exercises.
"Celeste was so beautiful, but she was really naive. It was the first time they met when the young girl realized that Celeste was her little sister," she disclosed.
"No! No! no!" Isabella said while Jazmine breathing got heavier.
"Oh, was she excited, she wanted the chance to eventually meet her birth mother. So then she became friends with Celeste, and when she finally met her beloved mother and her other sister Angelica, she was the happiest she has ever been. For the first time, she felt like she had a true family,"She explained.
" She couldn't wait to get to know them, but unluckily, it wasn't as she expected. Her own mother didn't like her. In fact, she hated her for no reason. All she ever cared about was Celeste this, Celeste that. She never gave me a chance!" Mariana revealed.
"No, no, no!" Isabella kept saying.
" No matter how many times I tried to make her love me, it was always Celeste, who she loved the most and it made me so, so angry especially when Celeste told me she didn't want to be friends anymore. I was totally devastated!" Mariana exclaimed.
"Then that bitch had the nerve to fuck my brother Jose, the only man I ever loved. She took my mother from me then she took my man, she was always taking something from me!" She hollered.
" And then that's when I decided to take something from her. I waited for the right time and the right place. I tapped on the door and no one answered so I broke in. The moment She saw my face was the moment she knew she was going to die. She begged me to let her live, but I went on stabbing her and stabbing her. Then I put a bullet through her head along with my pathetic brother, "She revealed.
"I loved them so much!" Mariana expressed.
Isabella broke down along the floor and sobbed. "It can't be, no!" she whimpered out.
I'm sorry mama!
I never meant to hurt you!
"Oh Madre,"she stated, walking towards Isabella. "Why didn't you want me,"Mariana cried. "What did I ever do to deserve this!"she shouted.
That's when Isabella looked her deadly in the eyes. "Because you were a mistake!" She said it was like poison in her mouth.
I never meant to make you cry; but tonight
I'm cleaning out my closet (one more time
" Don't say that!"Mariana screamed, holding her ears.
"It's true. I was just a child when my uncle raped me and having a baby that young almost killed me,"Isabella revealed. "When you were born I couldn't even look you in the eye without crying. I had to give you away, " she enunciated. "It wasn't until you killed my daughter when I finally learned that you were mine. And for the first time in my life, I regret giving birth to you. I would have rather died than to have a daughter like you!" Isabella said hatefully.
I said I'm sorry mama!
"You don't mean it! You don't fucking mean it!"Mariana screamed.
I never meant to hurt you!
"I mean every word and I don't care if we are the same blood. You will never be my daughter. I will never love you. I hate you with deep passion. I always hated you, and it will forever be that way. I would rather drop dead," Isabella hollered.
I never meant to make you cry, but tonight
"Callete(Shut up)!"Mariana screamed, shooting the ceiling.
I'm cleaning out my closet
Jazmine's body jumped and suddenly, she felt something leaking down her legs. She looked down and thought it was her own urine, it wasn't until she felt a powerful contraction hit her when she realized.
"Aah!"Jazmine cried out as her legs became weak.
Isabella looked at Jazmine in fear that she was shot. "Jazmine what's wrong!" She shouted as she saw Jazmine sliding down the floor.
"I, I, I think," Jazmine said in a shaking voice. "My water just broke!"Jazmine said as the pain started to grow.
Before Huey went to the hospital, he made an urgent stop to a nearby hotel where Denise stayed. He recalled her mentioning to him that she was going to be in town because she plans to go visit Amelia to give her a farewell.
He didn't really want to trust her, but he phoned her to see if she could watch Malcolm until he got back. She was more than happy to help out. She loved Malcolm like a nephew and assured him that he would be in safe hands.
"Whatsoever you have not taken my son to see that woman" Huey warned. "If I find out you had my son anywhere near Amelia, I assure you will be sorry," Huey said to which he drove off, leaving her speechless.
The moment Huey arrived at the Hospital, he nearly lost it when saw four police cars in front. He raced out of the car and towards the hospital, but the police stopped him.
"Sir, you can't come inside,"The officer stated.
"There's a woman in there pregnant with my child and you tell me I can't get inside"Huey shouted, pushing his way inside but he was stopped by two other cops.
"I'm sorry about your girlfriend, but the hospital is on lockdown. No one is allowed to get in or out at this time!"The officer stated.
"Get off me!" Huey growled as he fought to free himself. The officer then slammed him down and said,
"Did you not hear me clearly?"the officer stated.
Huey only grew more angry. He came up and knocked the officer cold. Once he did that the other officers ambushed him and they were about to arrest him, but then somebody yelled.
"MPD!"He yelled, gaining the officers' attention. The man took out his badge.
"Chief?"the officer said.
"That's right, I am the chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and I demand you to release Huey Freeman at once!"
Huey's eyes widened a bit. He knew that voice.
"Huey Freeman,"They said with fright in their eyes.
"Yeah, that's me,"Huey said sternly. "You heard him release me!"He articulated in a rough tone. The officer released him from the handcuffs.
"Apologize to Freeman!"The chief demanded.
"We're sorry Huey Freeman it won't happen again," they all said.
"Good, now resume your fucking positions!" The boss shouted.
The officers went back to their positions. Huey stood up and walked over to the familiar face.
"Thugnificiant?" Huey said in shock.
Thugnificiant laughed hysterically. "Damn, I haven't been called that in years!" He exclaimed. "Around here I'm Chief Jenkins, but you can call me Otis," He stated..
Huey was shocked he definitely wasn't a thug anymore. He was dressed in a police uniform with his hair cut short. He had built up from training and he took in a beard.
"Thanks, Otis," Huey said respectfully.
"No problem, You know someone in there?" Otis asked.
"Jazmine," Huey said with worry written all over his face.
"Fine ass light skin thing across the street?"he inquired.
Huey nodded, though he disliked the way he described Jazmine.
"Damn, I'm sorry man," Otis said.
"What do you mean you're sorry? What's going on?" Huey asked.
"You don't know, damn," Otis said as he recognized he had to break the news to him. "Some crazy bitch holding some people on the fifth-floor hostage."
Huey's heart dropped Jazmine's on the fifth floor.
"Can you take me inside!' Huey demanded.
"I don't know man, it's too dangerous!"Otis said.
" She's pregnant!" Huey shouted. " You gotta let me in!" Huey said urgently.
Otis nodded his head in respect. "Come on!" He said, walking inside the building. Huey followed behind.
When they walked inside the first floor was filled with a whole bunch of officers who was holding their guns
"Hey, What's going on!"Otis asked.
"There're an elderly woman and a young pregnant woman in room 511 who is being held hostage at gunpoint by Mariana Ramirez,"They explained.
Huey felt his heart sore, he knew he shouldn't have left her alone. "Why isn't anyone making a move!"Huey hollered.
" We can't risk going on the second floor because she has hostages and we don't want to piss her off,"the officer explained.
"Has anyone been injured?"Otis asked.
"When we arrived here two nurses and one doctor had been killed,"The officer stated.
"And what about the two hostages?" Otis asked.
"We're not sure waiting for the SWAT team to come with their helicopters" they informed.
Huey who was now pacing back and forth. "So what you're going to stand here like some fucking cowards and wait till she kills them!" Huey shouted. He was beyond pissed now.
"Get her on the phone now fuck the SWAT we need to take action immediately!" Otis demanded.
"Jazmine, hold on there, breathe," Isabella said, attempting to calm her down. Her contractions had grown more concentrated and increasingly more vivid. Every 3 to 4 minutes, she felt a potent wave of pain. Her back was aching, her legs felt heavier, and she was burning up.
She was in great stress not only from labor but because her, Isabella and the baby's life were in danger. By a psychopath who apparently is Isabella's long lost daughter who murdered her little sister.
"Breathe, Jazmine, Breathe!"
How the hell is she supposed to make out those stupid breathing exercises if she couldn't even think straight nor could she even speak. All she could do was moan and cry, but it didn't help . She wasn't even supposed to be in labor, she was still 8 and a half months pregnant!
Isabella looked at Jazmine and she could immediately tell that Jazmine was in stage two in her labor. She needed to get to a delivery room soon.
"Please, she needs a doctor. At least let her go,"Isabella pleaded.
My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn't
"Oh, Shut up mother dearest!"Mariana yelled wickedly. "No one's going anywhere until you drop dead. I was going to spare this pregnant bitch life because I actually liked her, but you know what! fuck her too!"Mariana yelled.
Til I grew up, now I blew up, it makes you sick to your stomach
"She really is Celeste all over again. The way you gamble your own life for her. She's not even your real daughter and you love her more than me!"Mariana said with burning tears in her eyes.
Doesn't it? Wasn't it the reason you made that CD for me Ma?
"You're always choosing someone over me, now I have to kill her too!"She yelled.
So you could try to justify the way you treated me Ma?
"Please, not my baby!"Jazmine managed to wail. "Sorry, strawberry shortcake, but I have no choice. If you would have never left me and betrayed me by stealing my mom. We would have been so happy together," Mariana Said.
See what hurts me the most is you won't admit you was wrong
Bitch do your song, keep telling yourself that you was a mom!
"But you had to ruin everything!"she shouted.
But how dare you try to take what you didn't help me to get
You selfish bitch; I hope you fucking burn in hell for this shit
Remember when Ronnie died and you said you wished it was me?
Well guess what, I am dead, dead to you as can be!
Jazmine screamed as Mariana lifted her hand to shoot her, but then suddenly the phone started to ring.
Huey was still flipping out, pacing and panting at the same time while Otis was on the telephone, waiting for the other line to pick up. It rings five times, then eventually the line picks up.
"Who is it!" A woman with a strong accent hollered.
"This is Chief Jenkins, head of the MPD. Am I speaking to a Miss Mariana Ramirez?" Otis asked in a stately tone.
"It's her," he whispered.
Huey stopped his motions and walked closer to Otis.
"Yeah, what the fuck you want!"She yelled. "And you better not ask me to come out because that's dead!"she shouted." Mariana, I'm not demanding you to do anything. I have a few questions for you" He said calmy.
"I don't have time for no cop games!" She yelled.
He discovered the sound of weeping in the background so he presses the speaker button so Huey could indicate who it was, it was Jazmine. She was shaking and crying hysterically.
"Jazmine!" Huey shouted in panic, Otis told him to hush as he press the phone off speaker.
"Would you shut her the fuck up. I was on the goddamn phone!" Mariana shouted, holding the gun to her ears before picking up the phone again.
"What is she doing to her!"Huey demanded. Otis covered the phone with his hand and said to Huey.
"Look, man, I know this is hard, but you have to let me handle this. I can't get through to her if you keep yelling,"Otis said to him. Huey was furious, but he knew Otis was in good order.
"Helloooo!" Mariana said in annoyed tone.
"Yeah, I'm here," Otis said.
"Well, what do you want to know,"Mariana asked in an impatient voice.
"Is Jazmine DuBois there with you?"he inquired.
"Yeah, and she won't shut the fuck up!'
"Do you mind telling me why she's crying?'Otis asked.
Mariana rolled her eyes dramatically. "She's in labor and shit, "she said carelessly.
Otis' eyes grew wide and he looked at Huey, who looked at him for answers. Before Huey could ask, he plucked out his walkie talkie.
"Leonard! Is there any nurses or doctors left in the building?" He demanded.
"No chief, all remaining staff have been removed during emergency evaluation" Leonard explained.
"I'm going to need you to bring in a doctor immediately" Otis demanded.
"Uh, Chief, do you mind I ask why?"Leonard asked.
Otis looked at Huey with an apologetic look and said. "One of the hostages is currently in labor,"he expressed.
"What!"Huey shouted.
"Chief, I'll see what we can do,"Leonard said.
"Thanks, man,"Otis said, before, putting his walkie talkie off.
"This can't be fucking happening!"Huey shouted. "She's 35 weeks. How in the fuck is she in labor!" Huey hollered.
"I knew something was wrong. I fucking knew it,"Huey said as he pulled on his hair.
"Fuck!"he shouted, then he turned to Otis. "Hand me a gun. I'll go up there myself!"Huey demanded.
"I'm sorry Huey, but I can't let you do that,"Otis said
"She needs me!" Huey exclaimed.
"I can't have you do that. Let us handle this Freeman!"Otis shouted.
"I don't see anything being handled around here. All I see is a whole lot of pussy niggas,"Huey shouted. He got in Otis's face." I swear on my son, if Jazmine and My baby die, I'm coming after you and your whole team!" He threatened.
Otis gulped, looking into Huey eyes that were burning with fury.
"Like I said, we will handle it, "he said, showing no fear.
"I'm not going to sit and wait,"Huey said before walking away.
"Freeman, where are you going!"Otis yelled, but Huey kept walking towards the exit.
Right when he was about to leave, Dr. Conner entered the lobby.
"Dr. Conner?"Huey said.
"Don't worry, I'm doing the best I can get Jazmine help"She stated.
"Chief Otis,"she walked over to her and took her hand."Dr. Conner" he stated.
"Thank you for being here, " he alleged,"It's my oath to do whatsoever it takes to save my patient and her baby's life!" She said.
"Can get Ms. Ramirez on the phone please?" She stated.
" Huey" Jazmine sobbed as she held her stomach. By now her contractions were getting longer and the pain was increasing by the routine. Her throat felt dry, she was dehydrated.
Jazmine continued to wail as Isabella and Mariana argued.
I'm sorry mama!
"This would have never happened if you would have just kept me, but nooo! You had to give me away!"Mariana said bitterly. "You're nothing but a selfish bitch!"
I never meant to hurt you!
"Selfish? You ungrateful devil child!"Isabella shouted. "I may have given you up, but I made sure you had a good home. And you did. Your parents are rich. You could have anything you desire. You could have had a glamorous life, but you had to kill my daughter. Who along with Angelica struggled for a long time. Unlike you, they didn't wake up with a silver spoon, they had to work to get what they wanted and the majority of the time, they got nothing," Isabella exclaimed.
I never meant to make you cry; but tonight
" And don't you dare say, you didn't have love. Your parents loved you enough to fight hard so you won't receive the death penalty. Even when they knew you killed their son, they still loved you,"Isabella shouted.
I'm cleaning out my closet (one more time)
"You say I destroyed your life, but you ruined mine. If you were to come to me and tell me you were my daughter, I would spread open arms for you . Because believe it or not, I did once love you. But rather, you became friends with Celeste and influenced her to do bad things. You had her disrespecting me, partying, and drunk driving," Isabella explained. "And today I know that you were doing that so I would love her less, but no matter what she did in the past. I loved her more than anything in the world. I am forever proud to be her mother and when she met you, I lost her, when you went away, I found her just to lose her all over again,"Isabella exclaimed.
"Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah"Mariana said. "Are you done?" She stated. Isabella just stood and wept miserably. Mariana opened her mouth to speak, but then the phone rang again.
"Ugh!" She sounded "Who the fuck!" She said, picking up the telephone.
"What!"She hollered.
"Mariana, this is chief Otis,"Otis said.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. What the fuck do you want?" Mariana said.
"There's a doctor here that is willing to help Jazmine, but you have to let her in. She will be unarmed,"He stated.
"You think I'm dumb enough to fall for that trick. No one comes in and if I hear one footstep I swear to God, I will shoot that bitch!"She shouted.
"She doesn't want to negotiate," Otis said to Dr. Conner.
"Ask her how far are Jazmine's contractions?" Dr. Conner asked.
"Mariana, how far are the contractions Jazmine's having?" Otis asked.
"I don't fucking know. She's crying and screaming a whole lot. I can't fucking hardly hear shit!"she snapped.
Otis turned to Conner "She's in a lot of pain," he said.
"Okay, is there anyway, she could put Jazmine on the phone?"she asked. "I need to know how far are her contractions," she asked.
Otis asked Mariana then she said. "Will this shut her up!"
"Dr. Conner said it you work with her. We can get her to calm down," Otis told her.
Mariana didn't reply, but Jazmine's cries were getting louder which meant she was walking toward her. Otis pressed the phone on speaker and Huey stood up in alert.
"Talk now!" They heard Mariana shout. Jazmine was breathing heavily and panting.
"Jazmine, it's me, Dr. Conner. I need you to stay calm, okay?" she said in a gentle voice. In response Jazmine began to moan "I can't, it hurts so bad!"
"I know Jazmine and I'm going to do whatever it takes to save you and the baby. Can you tell me how far are the contractions?" She inquired.
"I don't know"Jazmine whimpered. She kept saying she couldn't think strategically.
"Does it feel like it's getting stronger and longer?"She inquired.
Jazmine took her time to answer, but she said. "Yes"
Conner continued to ask questions and every answer Jazmine indicated that she was in the second stage of labor.
"Jazmine needs to be in surgery immediately, The baby is on its way. Because she's in pre-labor. Pregnancy is far too dangerous for her to give birth on her own. It required her to get a C-section. If we don't get her help so she and the baby could die,"Dr. Conner said urgently.
Huey felt his heart break and he couldn't take it anymore.
"Jazmine," he exclaimed.
"Huey!"Jazmine cried out. "I'm scared, I'm so scared,"She wailed.
" Jazmine, I'm going to get you now!"Huey shouted.
"No Huey!"Jazmine shouted, but Mariana snatched the phone aside.
There was a sound struggle and Jazmine began screaming hysterically.
Huey ran out of the building.
"Freeman!"Otis yelled.
He obviously had his own plans. He picked up his phone, called and said, "Hiro, you started the jet?" He asked.
"Yeah, and the guns as you requested," Hiro said.
"OK, I'm on my way!" Huey said as he got into his car.
"Shut your mouth, You bitch!"Mariana shouted as she slapped Jazmine in her face. Jazmine screamed and that's when Isabella lost it.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"She screamed as she ran into Mariana, knocking her on the floor. Mariana lost hold of the gun. Isabella began swinging her by her hair and punching her in her face.
Mariana growled as she kicked Isabella in her stomach and slammed her. She flipped her over and went up on top of her and began choking her.
"You can beat me Madre "She cried then laughed. "Think again old lady!" She said, crushing her neck tightly.
" No,"Jazmine said as she saw Isabella's legs shaking. Jazmine spotted the pistol and tried to reach for it, but then Mariana crushed her hand with her heel.
Jazmine screeched as her body shuddered.
"No, uh uh, strawberry shortcake,"She said, picking up the gun. Jazmine whimpered as her finger started to shed blood.
"Aw, Que lindo(how cute), "Mariana said, taking hold of her chin. "When I'm finished with her. You're next,"she said walking back towards Isabella, who was laying on the floor.
I said I'm sorry mama!
I never meant to hurt you!
I never meant to make you cry, but tonight
I'm cleaning out my closet
" Oh Madre(Oh mother), you tried,"Mariana said. Isabella groaned in annoyance as she attempted to lift up her head, but she couldn't get up.
I said I'm sorry mama!
I never meant to hurt you!
I never meant to make you cry, but tonight
I'm cleaning out my closet
"Now It's time for a family reunion," Mariana said, aiming the gun at her.
"No!"Jazmine cried.
Isabella used all her force to kick Mariana down and she got up and grabbed the gun from Mariana but Mariana kept a tight grip.
As Jazmine's eyes grew big and her body weakened from dehydration, Isabella and Mariana struggled over the gun. They were growling and slamming each other against walls.
Jazmine lifted her eyes and cried "Nooooo!"
Only it was too late, The force of them pulling the gun made the gun go off.
BANG!
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Mariana and Isabella both gasped at the same time. They looked at each other with wide eyes. They couldn't distinguish which of them had been shot because at the moment they were in shock. It wasn't until Jazmine screamed "Bella!" When Isabella felt a sting. She shuddered terrified to look downwards, she used her hand to touch the burning spot. She panted as she lifted her hand to see it covered with blood. "No," she whispered as she realized she had been shot. She looked down to view the blood coming from her stomach.
She looked back at Mariana who had tears rolling down her eyes, but with an evil grin on her face.
"Sorry Madre," she said." You lose, " she stated, pushing Isabella down on the .
"No!" Jazmine said weakly. She attempted to crawl to Isabella but her body was still going through labor. She was laying on the floor because she couldn't move.
She turned her head to see Isabella laying on the floor as well. Isabella had tears in her eyes as she held her bleeding stomach.
"Jazmine," She said in a frail voice.
"Don't go?" Jazmine pleaded. "Don't go"
Isabella weakly smiled. "It's alright.. I can finally see Celeste again, " she said with a smile, before her eyes closed.
"Isabella!" Jazmine screamed, though her voice was broken. "Isabella!" but Isabella wouldn't respond.
Mariana stood up, carrying the gun in her hand. "Oh strawberry shortcake, she's gone,"she said in a false caring tone.
She walked over to Jazmine and pointed the gun at her. "Now it's your turn!" She stated, holding the trigger.
"No,"Jazmine said, covering her stomach to protect her child. She shut her eyes tightly, it was really the end.
BANG!
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Jazmine opened her eyes to see Mariana standing in a frozen position with a befuddled look on her face. Now it was Mariana's turn to look down to see that she had been shot in the chest.
She looked back at where the bullet came from, which was the window. She didn't know who it was because her sight was blurred, but she could slightly hear the sound of a helicopter. She looked back at Jazmine and then, at last, her body hit the floor.
Jazmine sobbed loudly, her ears were ringing. She didn't hear the sounds of the window breaking and Huey's footsteps. She didn't hear the sound of him shouting her name.
"Jazmine!"
How could she when Isabella was dead.
"Jazmine!"Huey exclaimed. She didn't look back at him. She kept crying and crying.
"Jazmine, it's me!"
Wait, That wasn't Huey's voice.
She looked up, but her eyes were cloudy. "Jazmine"
She recognized that deep accent.
It was Isabella.
"No it can't be, she's dead"Jazmine thought to herself. She appeared over to the spot Isabella had laid to see Mariana instead, laying in the same position, dead from a bullet to her stomach. Jazmine was so confused. She commenced to hear helicopter sounds again and the sound of the room window breaking and the footsteps.
"Jazmine!" Huey shouted as he ran towards Isabella, who was next to Jazmine, who was laying on the floor.
She was quiet and her breathing was fainting. Her eyes were watery and tired looking.
"Bella, go find Dr. Conner quickly!" He shouted. Isabella hurried out of the room. Huey lifted Jazmine in his arms.
"Jazmine, hold on!" he said fearfully. "Stay with me!
Was the final thing she heard before losing her consciousness, then suddenly, everything went black.
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"Jazmine, hold on!"
She opened her eyes to see Dr. Conner giving her a promising look. She was panting while pushing Jazmine on the surgery cart along with two other physicians.
She couldn't speak because she had a breathing mask on and she couldn't feel the pain of labor, due to the epidural in her system from the IV fluids.
"You're going to be okay Jazmine," Dr. Conner told her, but she didn't quite hear her.
"The baby is going to be Okay," Dr. Conner said and Jazmine heard clearly. "She's on her way! You will see her soon," A sleepy smile spread across Jazmine's face because she heard the best news of her life.
Her baby was going to be okay and finally, she was going to meet her little girl.
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AN:for those who didn't understand, Mariana was the one who was shot, not Isabella. Jazmine was only hallucinating when she saw Isabella dying on the floor. Huey used Hiro's jet to reach their room and he burst the windows open to get inside. I hope that made sense.
I See Red - Everybody Loves an Outlaw(Mariana's theme)
Best Part - Daniel Caesar (H.E.R)
Marry Me - Bruno Mars
Cleaning Out My Closet - Eminem