Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, you're expecting a baby boy!" The doctor said, smiling at the married couple.
"Guess, we're painting the nursery blue," Amelia said cheerfully. She had tears rolling down her eyes and Huey squeezed her hand tightly.
"Yeah," he said, giving Amelia a small smile as he stared into the ultrasound. He couldn't believe he was about to be a father soon, he was going to be a father.
Goosebumps formed on his arms and his stomach felt weird.
"Baby, are you okay?" Amelia asked in a concerned tone.
"Yeah, I'm fine," he said, rubbing her belly. " I'm just glad that it's a he," he said, smirking at her.
She rolled her eyes playfully "okay baby, you win this time, but you're buying me some pickles with peanut butter and Oreos" she demanded.
"Ugh, I had no idea that was a combination," he said sarcastically, as he cringed at her " so you're into sweets now?" he joked.
"No, but Malcolm Freeman had requested it," she said, patting her belly gently.
"Well, I hope he isn't born with diabetes," he said seriously..
She slapped his arm
"Shut up, now kiss me" she demanded as she pulled him into a kiss.
"Yesterday was the tornado warning
Today's like the morning after
Your world is torn in half You wake in
it's wake to start the mourning process
And rebuilding, you're still a work in progress
Today's a whole new chapter
Caesar was on an airplane, heading to his destination. He couldn't believe he was actually going through with this, was this the best decision. He second thought for a second then realized that he was thinking like an idiot, of course, this was the right thing to do, he wasn't just doing this to rekindle his friendship with Huey because he knew that was impossible.
He was doing this for Jazmine, she was in danger, he could feel it in his gut, he needed to bring her to Huey soon before something bad happened to her. He won't admit it out loud, but a part of him still loved her, but he knew she was better off with Huey, plus he's hoping that Huey can give him a second chance. He didn't need his forgiveness, he needed his trust and hopefully his friendship.
As time passes Things change every day
But wounds, wounds heal, but scars still remain the same
But tomorrow today's going down in flames
Throw the match set the past ablaze
Huey Freeman couldn't stop thinking of her. He tried to forget about the whole thing, but he couldn't let go because he had a feeling burning in his gut and in his heart, telling him that she was in danger. It pained his heart when he discovered that she had tried to kill herself, would if she would have never made it? He thought about the fact that she had bruises and was harming herself? It just didn't add up in his head, something wasn't right. He closed his eyes and sighed deeply. He couldn't think about this anymore. He was having a baby by his soulmate?
"Baby! We just received a letter from The Dukes, who are hosting a ball to celebrate the anniversary of their production company!" She said with excitement in her voice. " And guess what? They're having it here in Washington!"she squealed like a child.
Damn this baby had her acting like Jazm-
"Baby?" Amelia asked, interrupting his thoughts.
"I heard you," he said, annoyed that he keeps thinking of Jazmine.
"Well, are we going to attend?" She asked.
"No. We're not attending that pointless party" he informed her.
Damn, why was he so moody today?
From the corner of his eye, he sees her crying 'sniff' damn.
I want to go!" She said as she did in her horrible crying voice. She continued to cry and he blew his breath loudly, feeling a hint of Deja vu.
"Fine, we'll attend," he said, giving in.
"Woot Woot!" She shouted, waving her hands in the air in a dancing motion.
"Can you stop that!" He snapped, annoyed by her actions.
" Stop what?" She said giggling like a schoolgirl.
Stop acting like Jazmine, he thought.
"Never mind, when is this grand ball?" He asked, changing the subject.
"Well it's uh, tomorrow," she said, hoping he won't flip out.
"Wow, so sudden," he said sarcastically "great you show me an invitation that was supposed to be viewed weeks ago" he added.
She placed her hands on her hips.
" what the fuck is up with your attitude, Huey!" She shouted.
That's not like Jazmine.
"Nothing just tired, I'm sorry," he said, kissing her cheek then leaving the room.
"Here I am," Caesar said, looking at the broader that says
Welcome To Washington DC
He waited for his carpool to arrive before he could do anything, he had to settle in a hotel first. He didn't know what he was going to say to Huey and he also had no idea what he would do to him.
What if he tried to murder his ass again? His palms got sweaty and he felt his heart thump roughly.
He couldn't do this, he thought.
Huey would probably slam the door in his face then he would really feel like an idiot. He couldn't go to his home, plus he knew Huey was married to Amelia and he didn't want her around when he spoke to Huey.
Damn he was getting cold feet like a wedding day.
His carpool finally arrived and the driver got out of the car
"Sir, are you Micheal Caesar?" He asked dumbly.
"Yeah," Caesar responded as the driver nodded his head, placing his bags in the truck.
Damn, if only he could find an easier way to see Huey without any con eruptions he thought.
God must have heard his thought because as soon as Caesar was about to enter the car, a big ass envelope smacked his face roughly Caesar angrily grabbed the envelope and jumped in the car.
"Sir, where would you like me to take you," the man said in his deep African accent.
"Take me to the best 5-star hotel there is in Washington DC!" He requested, opening the mysterious envelope.
It was an invitation.
He opened and read:
Greetings friends & family! Congratulations, you've been invited to join us at the Grand ball here in Washington. To celebrate with us our 27th anniversary of Dukes Productions. Please dress impressively, don't be a party slob.
Friday Night at 10:00 pm till 4:30 am.
One and only, the Dukes Family
Caesar smiled
"Checkmate!"
He knew Huey Freeman was definitely attending this; all the rich and important people attended the duke's events.
"Take me to a place I can get the finest suit" he shouted
He had to look to impress.
Huey sat in his office reading one of the admission letters for Freeman University. He had over 3000 people trying to attend at once and he had to review all of the applications before August. He couldn't think straight, different thoughts were clouding his mind at once, he couldn't concentrate.
Wait, why did he feel like something in his office was missing?
He looked around the room but couldn't figure out what he was looking for.
What is wrong with me
I'm losing my mind, he thought.
He got up from his seat and looked out his window.
From his window, he could see a huge tree that looked similar to the oak tree from his hilltop, their hilltop.
"Where are you?" He said out loud, still staring at the tree.
"I'm right here baby,"Amelia said, wrapping her arms around laying her head on his back while smoothly rubbing his chest.
Jazmine used to do that.
Tears were threatening to fall from his deep maroon eyes but he wouldn't allow it.
Why couldn't he figure out where she was located? He heard she was sent to a mental hospital, but he didn't know which one.
He tried searching Manuel Lorenzo's files, but they weren't there. This man was Italian so he knew he didn't trust the system, but could he blame him if he didn't trust the system either.
What bothered him the most about the situation was that she was found with bruises. He knew Jazmine long enough to know she couldn't hurt a fly.
So he knew something about that story was fishy.
It made him want to kill someone of the thought of someone harming Jazmine
But what could he do about it.
"Baby, the nursery is finished," his wife said , trying to get his attention.
He turned to her and kissed her "I know I can't wait to see it" he said plainly.
Why wasn't he excited about having a baby? Maybe it was because he always expected to be with Jazmine, just like they planned.
Huey and Jazmine were on their hilltop, laying on a picnic sheet.
Huey was laying on his back with a pillow under his head, while Jazmine laid her tiny naked body on top of his large body, her back facing his bare chest, his strong arms wrapped around her waist. Her long curly strawberry blonde hair was all over his chest, tickling his neck slightly. He felt good having her in his arms..her soft delicate skin and her body felt warm against his and she had a small blanket covering her body.
They were glancing at the dark blue sky and stars that shined brightly above them.
"Huey?" Jazmine said in her soft voice
"Hmm." He said kissing her head
"Do you think we'll have a baby one day?" she asked, rubbing his hands.
Would he have a baby with her one day, of course, he would when they're married he thought.
"I don't know Jazmine, I can't tell the future," he said calmly.
"But what if we had a baby in the future?" she asked, slightly annoyed.
"Jazmine you're not pregnant, are you?" He questioned, feeling nervous.
"No! of course not," she said, sitting up with her arms folded against her chest, " You don't see a future with me do you? She said angrily.
Huey sat up and pulled her back against his chest again. This time they were sitting up.
He didn't mean to make her upset
"Jazmine"
She just ignored him.
"Jazmine"
She didn't respond.
That's it! He pulled her by her hair, pulling her head back gently so she could face him.
"Jazmine listen to me!" He demanded, forcing her head up to look at him. "I do see us having babies, but in the future when we're married". He said, staring at her eyes that were sparkling with tears.
" I love you so much," he said weakly, kissing her lips as he rubbed her scalp.
He released her from his grip and held her tightly.
He could feel her body vibrating due to her giggling
He let out a deep sigh as she turned her body facing him, " Oh, Huey, I love you more much," she said, wrapping her arms around his neck, as she sat on his lap. He rolled her eyes at her choice of words but gave her a smile.
She meant the world to him and he couldn't wait till spending the rest of his life with her
"Huey? When we have our first baby boy, I don't want to paint the nursery baby blue, I want it to be dark blue like the night skies, and I want to have painted stars all over the walls, so every time he looks up from his cradle be could feel like he's watching the sky, just like we are now" She explained.
Huey let out a small laugh and kissed her
"I'll keep that in mind," he said gently.
"Okay," she said, turning back around to look at the sky.
"Look, Huey, it's a shooting star! "she shouted, pointing at the sky.
She gasped dramatically and patted his shoulder quickly.
"Quick! close your eyes and make a wish," she said in an urgent tone, " hurry!", she said, closing her eyes to make her wish.
He wanted to laugh at her innocence, but he obeyed and closed his eyes to make a wish. But when he had to make a wish he couldn't think of anything because he didn't need wishes.
He already had Jazmine.
He glanced at the baby blue painted walls as his wife stood by him proudly. On the outside, he was smiling and telling his wife how amazing it looked, but inside his aching heart he wished the walls were dark blue covered with stars.
Can we pretend that airplanes In the night sky are like shooting stars?
He wished could see a shooting star so that he could wish Jazmine to be his again.
I could really use a wish right now
Wish right now
Wish right now
But there wasn't any shooting star and in reality, Jazmine couldn't be his even if he wanted her to be.
He was married to Amelia and they were going to have a son, and He had to focus on that.
He had to let go of Jazmine.
Can we pretend that airplanes In the night sky Are like shooting stars? (Shooting stars)
I could really use a wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now).
Isabella was cleaning Huey Freeman's office.
All of her life she was a maid, but she didn't care because the money was good. She needed the money so her daughter could finish school to become a doctor. So even if she lived as a maid all her life, at least she was doing something to help the ones she loved.
"You see this," the tall dark woman said pointing to her expensive ring. "This is worth more than your life, so I advised you to mind your damn business and do your job. You know, as THE HELP!"
Those words haunted her mind and broke her heart, she hated when people looked down on her, it made her feel small. She wishes she could be young again and this time make something of herself, but she doesn't regret the sacrifices she made for her daughter. She was thankful to God that he blessed her with a beautiful intelligent daughter.
She was also thankful that she worked for Huey Freeman. He was a great man and he was so kind to herShe can't believe he was married to such a scorned woman. Yes, she was beautiful, but she was so uptight and she thought she was better than anyone beneath her.It made her sick to her stomach to even think of her, she disliked that woman.
When she was finished the office was sparkling clean. She placed her hand on her hips and sighs.
All that was left to do was empty out the trash.
That was the easy part, she walked up to the small trash bin that was full of papers.
When she lifted the trash bag, all of the paper fell out. "Ay!," she said, putting up each piece of paper and placing it in another trash bag.
As she was picking up the remaining papers and envelopes, she noticed a ripped piece of what looked like a woman's arm, she picked up the picture and closely examined it. It looked like the woman was holding on to something or someone.
Out of curiosity, she searched for the matching pieces of the ripped picture.
After a few minutes, she finally found all of the pieces. She placed each piece in it's correct order and grabbed the tape from Huey's drawer, and taped the picture together.
When she was done she put back the tape and glanced at the picture.
"Sir, Huey Freeman," she whispered, as she covered her mouth in shock.
She couldn't believe her eyes, Huey Freeman was smiling. It was a real smile too. The type of smile Antonio would give Teresa in her Spanish soap operas on Telemundo.
What shocked her the most was the young woman on his back.
She was extremely beautiful and she had the weirdest hair color with her long curly hair and green eyes.
Wait. I saw this woman before she thought.
She's that woman that is always on TV with her skin out showing the whole world her body. The woman all over the news that tried to kill herself.
She shook her head out of disappointment
How did she end up like that?
She and Mr. Huey Freeman dated?
How did he end up with Mrs. Freeman?
What happened between Mr. Huey Freeman and this mysterious woman.
She had so many questions running through her mind.
" Oh it's none of my business" she said, throwing the photo in the trash.
"Oh, Que diablos!" she said, changing her mind, picking up the picture and putting it inside her pocket.
She couldn't find it in her heart to throw such a beautiful picture away plus, she hated throwing away pictures. Those are memories and memories are something you are supposed to cherish and keep forever.
She would have placed it back in his drawer but it would probably end up in the trash again
Maybe he was angry, she thought.
"I'll keep it for now just in case he wants it back" She said as she picked up the filled trash bag and walked out of the office.
B.O.B - Airplanes (Hayley Williams/Eminem)
