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Amelia has been pestering him all day long with her crying and pleading, but he wasn't hearing it.

Speaking of the devil, she was calling at this moment.

He let out a frustrated sigh as he prepared himself to serve the call he desperately wanted to decline.

"What!" He shouted through the phone.

"Huey, I need you. Please come back home to me baby. I'm sorry we can work this out" Amelia pleaded as always.

"As I stated before, I don't want to work things out, we're done. I hired plenty of nurses to attend your needs for the remainder of the night, " Huey confirmed.

"You think you can be a part-time husband? I'm your wife, regardless if I cheated or not, you cheated too! We are having a child in two months! You don't have to be here for me, but you will be here for your son!" Amelia shouted, gaining her confidence.

"You're right if that really is my son. I will be there for him as long as I live, but like I said, you don't need me. You made that clear when you were laying in bed with your undercover lover, Dr. Kenneth!" Huey shouted back.

"How dare you try to put this on me! I wouldn't need to lay with another man if you weren't always thinking about that whore!" Amelia shouted.

"Whorw? says the one that best fits the criteria!"Huey hollered.

Amelia gasped sharply.

"And This isn't about Jazmine, this is about you! " Huey finished.

"This has everything to do with Jazmine! It always has, you were always putting that whore first! I may have slept with Kenneth, but she fucked your best friend, and almost fucked your own brother! " She said, throwing it in his face.

Ok, that hit a nerve.

"You know what? I'm done talking to you, Jones!"Huey said coldly.

Amelia gasped dramatically at the sound of her last name.

" Call me when your water breaks," he dismissed, hanging up the phone.

He growled and threw his cup of coffee across the room as the memories of days ago flash in his mind.

Now, now, now, honey

You better sit down and look around

Cause you must've bumped yo' head

"you know what? I'm done talking to you, Jones!"Huey said coldly.

Amelia gasped dramatically.

Jones?

I give you everything you want everything you need

Even your friends say I'm a good woman

All I need to know is why?

Did he just call me that? I'm your wife, Mrs. FREEMAN! She was about to shout, but then he said the coldest thing she could ever Imagine.

" Call me when your water breaks" with that he hung up on her.

Why don't you love me?

Tell me, baby, why don't you love me

When I make me so damn easy to love?

Amelia had the phone to her ear listening to the dial tone as the heavy tears raced down her face. She couldn't believe that Huey didn't care about her? How could he abandon her the way he did?

And why don't you need me?

Tell me, baby, why don't you need me

When I make me so damn easy to need?

Well, actually all he did was move into the house on the left, and he came over every morning to make sure she ate her breakfast and took her prenatal vitamins.

He also employed a whole hospital team to care for her and do errands for her, but it wasn't the same. He didn't look directly at her anymore, rather he seemed to look past her. He didn't speak to her at all. The solitary thing he talks about is things regarding the baby's needs.

I got beauty, I got class

I got style, and I got ass

And you don't even care to care

Look here

She missed him so much she desired him to hold, rub, kiss, and make love to her. She desired to have debates and conversations about the things that interest them. She desired to talk more about their baby. She desired her husband back.

I even put money in the bank account

Don't have to ask no one to help me out

You don't even notice that

She doesn't love Kenneth, he was just a thing to keep her company because even when her husband wasn't around she knew he wasn't there. He was always elsewhere, in another world, living another life with Jazmine on his mind.

Why don't you love me?

Tell me, baby, why don't you love me

When I make me so damn easy to love?

Why don't you need me?

Nowadays it feels like old times when she would walk past him, or sit directly in front of him, or even behind him, and he would never notice her. He constantly looked at Jazmine, everything was always about Jazmine!

Tell me, baby, why don't you need me

When I make me so damn easy to need?

Jazmine this, Jazmine that! It was like venom to her brain cells.

I got beauty, I got heart

Keep my head in them books, I'm sharp

But you don't care to know I'm smart

Now, now now now nownow now

She sobbed as she hung up the house phone. She would have used her cell phone, but unfortunately, it was discontinued due to the damage of that fateful night.

"Amelia please, don't avoid me" Amber pleaded through the doorway that was locked.

"Go away bitch! It's entirely your fault. if your dumb ass would have never invited Kenneth over this would have never happened. I Don't want to hear it, you always wanted to see me fail, bet you're happy now" she mentioned.

"Leave Amber," Amelia said, opening the door.

"But, I"

"I DON'T WANT TO FUCKING HEAR IT!" Amelia shouted, slamming the door on her face.

I got moves in your bedroom

Keep you happy with the nasty things I do

But you don't seem to be in tune

Ooh...

Why don't you love me?

Tell me, baby, why don't you love me

When I make me so damn easy to love?

Why don't you need me?

"Why me?" Amelia whimpered, burying her face in her pillow. "How could this happen," she asked out loud as she thought of the events from the night her whole life changed.

Tell me, baby, why don't you need me

When I make me so damn easy to need?

There's nothing not to love about m

No, no, there's nothing not to love about me

I'm lovely

There's nothing not to need about me

No, no, there's nothing not to need about me

Maybe you're just not the one

Or maybe you're just plain... DUMB

A couple days earlier...

It has been two days since she notified the police and international news about Huey's disappearance. She was waiting for him to come home or at least buzz her phone all day, but none occurred.

She was starting to get worried until she saw the news which notified that Jazmine Dubois was currently in the hospital. They didn't state what occurred, but she hopes that bitch was hurt. Better yet, she hopes the bitch is dead or close to dying.

Huey must be there waiting by her side, but wait what the hell happened to Manuel?

Her thoughts were crushed when her obnoxious mother came into the room, holding Jazmine's disgusting fur ball.

"Look, Amelia, I got boo boo some new outfits, "Amber said, placing Simba (who looked depressed) on the floor.

Simba was chained to a leash wearing a pinkish dress.

Amelia looked at her with disgust as she babbled about how adorable her (Jazmine's) kitten looked in her(his) new outfit.

"Here kitty kitty," Amber said, snapping her fingers to get Simba's attention to take a photo.

Amelia rolled her eyes and let out a sigh, she missed her husband.

"Are you okay, honey?" Amber asked, putting a hand on her shoulder.

Why the fuck would I be?

"I'm fine," Amelia said in an angry tone. "I'm absolutely splendid! " She sounded out in a falsely cheerful voice.

"I'm 7 months pregnant and my husband is with that annoying Mulatto bimbo slut that also happens to be pregnant, and you're asking me if I am okay?" Amelia shouted.

"I don't reckon I can take this anymore!" Amelia cried.

"Perhaps I need to go to Italy myself!" Amelia added, wiping her tears.

"you what? That's actually a swell idea, let's go to Italy" Amber suggested excitedly.

"Are you fucking serious? what do I look like going out my fucking way to Italy? Huey needs to get his ass here!" Amelia shouted. " and for the thousand fucking time, get that dirty ass cat away from me!" Amelia demanded.

"Oh dear, I see you're in a bad mood," Amber commented.

" Hey! How about I fix us some dinner tonight, it's been awhile since I turnt up the kitchen! Amber exclaimed excitedly.

"Uhm, no offense but I rather not have your greasy fried chicken," Amelia said rudely, flagging her away.

" Maid!" Amelia hollered, ringing the bell for Isabella.

"In case you didn't notice, the maid hasn't been here in two days, and I don't cook that stuff. I eat like white people now," Amber said proudly.

"Wait, the old maid isn't here?" Amelia questioned, ignoring Amber's ignorant statement.

"umm...yeah, haven't you noticed?" Amber asked.

"Actually, it has been pretty peaceful lately," Amelia noticed. "Wait, who the hell thinks she is taking days off of work!" Amelia shouted, shaking her head.

"Mexicans" Amelia muttered, smacking her teeth.

"oh yeah, I invited Kenny over for dinner" Amber confirmed.

"You what!" Amelia hollered.

"I invited"Amber tried again.

"I heard you, what in the hell is the matter with you?"Amelia shouted.

Amber shrugged her shoulders.

"I thought that we came to an understanding that he doesn't come around here anymore, I don't need anyone getting suspicious, besides would if my husband comes back!" Amelia shouted.

"No offense, dear, but I severely doubt that Huey's coming back anytime soon. Jazmine is in the hospital . Now that the maid is gone, we don't have to worry about being secretive." Amber said.

" I suppose it would be nice plus Kenneth called stating he had something to discuss with you"Amber stated.

"There's nothing to discuss! Huey is the father regardless and Kenneth gets paid!"Amelia argued.

"I don't know, but that's why I invited him. We need to get to the bottom of this so-called discussion" Amber informed.

"We'll better be adept, and that goes for the dinner you're supposed to be cooking"Amelia stated.

"Oh believe me, it will be perfect! "Amber said excitedly.


"Oh shit, what are we gonna do about the popo?" Riley asked, standing in the lobby with everyone as the cops arrived.

"Yeah man, we can't let them know what happened," Hiro whispered.

"Alright everyone calm down," Caesar said, freaking out a bit.

"All they need to know is that we responded to her call of distress and nothing else," Huey said quietly, eying the cops as they were talking to the nurses.

"And how did we found Jazmine?"

"An anonymous tip," Huey said as they came up.

"Hello everyone I'm Detective Mario Rossi and this is Detective Contessa De Luca. We are here to ask you all a few questions about the events tonight," The male Detective explained, showing them his badge.

They all nodded, as long as they maintained their story straight, they would be alright.

"Alright so we'll start with Mr. Huey Freeman and Mr. Hiro Otamo," The female detective stated in her thick accent. "Follow us," she said, leading them into two separate rooms.

"Alright Mr. Freeman" Detective Rossi stated, sitting across from Huey, Detective Luca stood beside him.

"It comes to my understanding that you and Mrs. Lorenzo were involved with each other and according to Dr. Silas, you're also the father of Mrs. Lorenzo's unborn," he inquired, looking at the file doctor Silas gave him informing of Huey's claims to be the father.

"That's correct, " Huey said, folding his hands.

"So how did this all happen and what made you come to Italy? Mario asked.

" Jazmine had been dispensing with an abusive marriage for years now and I didn't know until a few weeks ago. I attempted to keep her away from him, but after a heated dispute between us, she went back to her husband. About the same time, I discovered that she was carrying my child, which influenced me to go after her." Huey explained.

"I went to her home in California, but she wasn't there. Out of concern, I contacted my brother to help me search for her and he called Caesar, Ming, and Hiro. I had no idea where she was until she called me crying hysterically claiming she was being attacked and so I asked her where she was located and she informed me which led us here in Italy. " Huey explained.

"I didn't hear from her after that and We couldn't recover her. I began to panic until Someone randomly called giving us an anonymous tip to where to find her," Huey said simply.

"And with this anonymous tip, it led you where?" Detective Rossi asked suspiciously.

"To a cornfield and an old farmhouse outside of town. That's where we found her already injured." Huey said with a straight face.

"And who shot at you?" Luca asked.

"Some guy in a clown costume came out of nowhere and tried to shoot her, but I was shot instead. When I tried to run after him, he ran off somewhere" He informed.

"So you all rescued her and took her here?" she questioned

"Yes," Huey confirmed.

"Wait, what in the hell happened to her husband?" Rossi asked randomly.

" I have no idea," Huey stated, shaking his head.

"Alright Mr. Freeman, we'll require you to stay until further questioning," he said, getting up. "Thank you for speaking to us."

"No problem, but I am sure you will discover who is responsible," he said, shaking their hand.

Afterward everyone was questioned. The two detectives went into a room to utter.

"They are hiding something," Mario said out of suspicion.

"Of course they are, but didn't Huey mention that he was blasted by a clown?" Contessa questioned.

"Do you suppose it was the clown mafia?" Mario asked.

"could be but why would they kidnap her? It doesn't make sense, " she said, shaking her head.

" couldn't be a ransom case. If this is a clown Mafia they target powerful, rich men, there was never a case that involved a woman." Mario said.

"Yeah, and The fact that they claimed that her husband abused her? that couldn't be true, we've known Manuel Lorenzo for years and he is an honorable man who gave a lot of money to the police department" she mentioned.

"Yes, but why did he become involved with someone rather young, Younger than his children? It's sick. But What should we do?"

" We'll come back in the morning, I want to hear Mrs. Lorenzo side of the story"

:

" Ah, I feel so much better" Jazmine stated softly, sliding on the patient gown.

She caught another glance in the mirror. Her face was still bruised and her hair was damp, but it was at least clean. She sighs in distress that she doesn't feel attractive. She wasn't used to looking this bad unless, of course, it was when her husband would beat her. The only difference then, and now is that then she had a makeup artist.

And now,

"Nolan" Jazmine whispered softly as a single tear dropped from her eyes. She remembered about her friend whom she failed to save.

It was entirely her fault, if only she would have been a faithful wife to her husband, he would be alive today. Immediately, she could never forgive herself. She closed her eyes tightly and clenched her fists. She didn't want to think of that now, it would only make her feel like dying.

Her body began to throb and she started to breathe heavily. Her fingers shuddered as she held the roots of her hair, holding a tight clutch on it. She pressed her teeth along her gums intensively, drawing blood.

She felt her head spinning like the wheel Nolan was on.

"Stop, stop" she whispered to herself.

She needed to forget that memory that hurt her heart.

She didn't want to think of those terrifying moments that burned her heart.

Her forehead began to sweat in nervousness. The tension of her heart pounding against her chest made her feel uneasy. She punched her leg repeatedly, she did for a few minutes.

And then finally, she inhaled...

...and exhaled

Then..

Finally, it was over,

She was no longer herself.


"What the hell is wrong with that woman! " Huey shouted. "Does she realize what the hell she started? She brings too much attention over here, now everyone knows Jazmine is here" Huey shouted in frustration, pacing back and forth.

Ever since the news hit that Huey was allegedly missing, the press has been on him. They actually managed to disclose where he was located. Someone in the hospital put in a tip. Instantly there were dozens of reporters surrounding the hospital.

And to make matters all worse. They knew Jazmine was here, which means there's only a matter of time when Her

"Hey, Huey! You got to envision this!" Hiro shouted, looking out the window.

"What is it?" Huey asked in an annoyed voice.

"Damn" Riley and Ceaser uttered from their breath.

"Wow," Ming whispered with a low whistle.

Huey walked towards the window pane, his eyes widened as he spotted Jazmine's fans surrounding the hospital field. They were holding up posters of Jazmine and signs that read

" Get Well Barbie"

"WE Want Jazmine Dubois! "

"We Demand Answers! "

More or less of them were shouting and crying, and some were protesting, it was hectic . There were so many people, it appeared like a Micheal Jackson concert.

The police arrived ordering the people to clear the area because they were blocking the parking lot and emergency entrance.

Jazmine's fans were demanding answers, including the paparazzi that were urgently trying to uncover the mystery between Huey & Jazmine.

"What do we do about this," Hiro asked, rubbing his head.

Huey didn't respond, he just walked out to make a few calls.

After what took hours, the police finally managed to clear the area. Right when they supposed they were receiving a break,

The same detectives from the other night arrived requesting to question Jazmine.

They were nervous; they never thought about Jazmine's turn to narrate the story. Would she say the wrong thing? If she exposes what really happened, there's a chance they all could be in some deep shit.

They waited nervously as the detectives questioned Jazmine, who was still within her room.

A few minutes later, they walked in the waiting room and shook their heads.

" She doesn't remember a damn thing" Mario stated.

Everyone in the room lets out a sigh of relief, merely from the look of detective Contessa's eyes, something wasn't adding up to her.

" She's hiding something" she whispered to Mario. " Her behavior was strange"

"Yes, I agree," he whispered back.

" I'm going to go check on Jazmine," Riley announced, walking towards the lobby.

Huey wanted to be the one to check on her, but every time he tried to get in the room, she would freak out and throw things at the door.

For some reason, Caesar didn't try to go see her. Maybe it was because Huey was making it difficult for him by keeping him engaged with helping him make arrangements for Jazmine's protection.

Caesar caught on to Huey's scheme, but he went along with it for the sake of Jazmine. Huey was planning on leaving back to Washington to get the press to believe that Jazmine had left Italy and also to handle the issues regarding his wife.

On the other hand, he desperately needed to see Jazmine. Something in his heart went on telling him something, but he couldn't figure out what it was.

Another thing, Huey may be bold enough to leave Jazmine in Italy, but not him. He didn't agree with it at all, why would you leave her here alone after all she's been through?

Why would he be comfortable leaving the so-called "woman he loves" that is carrying his child. It just didn't make sense.

But then again, it was likely Huey would leave Jazmine behind to focus on Amelia.

At least when Huey's gone, he will get a chance to be alone with Jazmine Well, if she allows him.


"Jazzy" Riley called out as he walked inside the room.

"Riley!" She screamed in excitement pouncing on him like her 10-year-old self.

"Woah! don't hurt yourself now, " he admonished as he cringed at the sight of Jazmine's visible face and body. It wasn't like she was sickening to look at, she still looked appealing with those big green eyes, but he couldn't help but to feel his heart break at how beaten she appeared.

She looked fragile like If he would touch her too roughly she would wound. He felt like he had to be cautious with hugging her, he didn't want to hurt her more than she already seems.

"Riley I missed you," she said in a soft low voice.

" I missed you too, " he responded, staring at her oddly. There was something off with her.

She was batting her eyes and touching her hair as if she was toying with him.

"Riley" she sounded out in a seductive voice. She put her hands on his broad shoulders and rubbed on them smoothly.

"Did you really, truly, miss me?" She asked.

"Ahem, Mrs. Lorenzo, time to take your medication " the nurse announced, walking in with a tray carrying a plastic cup of pills and a small bottle of water.

"Ooh, you're really pretty!" Jazmine exclaimed, walking up to the petite nurse who was roughly her age.

"Umm...thank you Mrs." the nurse replied nervously.

"Call me Jazmine. wow! you have perfect cheekbones." Jazmine said, bearing upon the nurse's face

" Your hair is so soft, " she articulated softly, touching the nurse's hair as if she was touching a doll's hair.

The nurse laughed nervously and thanked Jazmine repeatedly as she constantly showered her with compliments touching her face and hair, making the nurse feel completely uncomfortable.

"um please enough, " the nurse sounded out, struggling to get Jazmine to give her some personal distance.

"Jazz!" Riley called out as she began to tickle the nurse, giggling hysterically.

"Jazz, chill" Riley shouted, pulling Jazmine away, but Jazmine took a grasp of the nurse's hair causing her to whimper in pain.

"Aaah!" the nurse yelled, as Jazmine held a tight grip on her hair.

Meanwhile. ..

"What's going on?" Ming asked as she saw nurses and doctors rushing down the hall.

Hiro shrugged his shoulders "maybe someone's lifeline dropped"

"Euugh! this is depressing" Ming complained. "Where's everyone?"

"Riley's checking on Jazmine and Huey somewhere making calls with Caesar," Hiro said.

"Wait, they're together? You sure it's dependable, they've been fighting like children" she mentioned.

"I I know I'm surprised too, I think as long as Caesar stay away from Jazmine, Huey's okay"Hiro confirmed.

"Wow, what's the story between this love triangle anyway?"Ming asked out of curiosity.

" Oh man, it's a long story" Hiro explained.

"We have time," Ming said, putting her arm around him.


The two detectives were in one of the rooms having a discussion involving the case of the rape of Mrs. Lorenzo.

Suddenly the door flew open...

"You need to see this," a young policeman said

The two curious detectives followed him to Jazmine's room and what they saw shocked them.

Jazmine was there trying to seduce the doctors, officers, and nurses to let her leave.

"What is going on here?" Contessa asked.

"Ay Jazzy ya need to stop," Riley said, trying to calm the situation.

"oh, don't be such a party pooper, Riley. I just want to have some fun!" Jazmine said excitedly, trying to take off her gown.

"Jazmine?" A strong Spanish accent called out.

Everyone turned and saw Isabella standing at the doorway. Contessa and Dr. Silas were watching Jazmine's reaction. The look of recognition on her face of who it was and the changes she was making.

"Bella?" Jazmine said desperately, tears began to form in her eyes.

"Oh, you poor bebe!" Isabella cried, running into the room. Jazmine burst into tears as Isabella embraced her tightly.

Contessa knew something wasn't right with Jazmine. How could she be happy one moment and crying the next?

"I require a full mental report now!" Dr. Silas yelled.

.

.

.

Everyone waited in the waiting room, wanting to know what happened with Jazmine. But it was all haunting to Riley. He witnessed Jazmine act like that before, but this was different to him.

There was evidently something wrong with Jazmine that was present when she was dating Huey.

Only what?

Isabella was in the room with Jazmine, since she didn't want her to leave. It was okay because Isabella was able to keep Jazmine calm.

The doctors came out after some time with answers.

"What is it?" Huey and Caesar shouted. Both men glared dangerously at each other.

"I have a diagnosis," he enunciated, "as we know already she was diagnosed gnashed with Histrionic Personality Disorder and Dissociative disorder and another language, split personality. It also appears she suffers from bipolar disorder.

No one could say anything.

"Can this be developed under her abuse?" asked Contessa.

"Yes, it could. Because of her odd behavior, it was clear that she delivers a split personality disorder because she doesn't remember. Most patients that were abused create alter egos in other languages, personalities as a way to get away from their tragic life." He explained.

" Instead of dealing with matters that caused them pain, they become someone else and pretend to live in another world. We don't recognize how many personalities she had developed over the years, but it is clear. She will need therapy and medication to help her manage it," he explained.

Everyone nodded, feeling mixed emotions, But to Riley, he remembered back to that night at the party. No wonder she didn't remember it because she wasn't in control of herself.

The doctors left them with their thoughts and returned to their other patients.

"Wait doctors!" Mario called out. "We need all the information we can on what happened with Mrs. Lorenzo " he requested.

"Not a problem, we will sign off on it," Dr. Silas said before departing again.


"So we're going to just leave her here in Italy? That crazy Italian bitch is still out there!" Caesar Shouted, referring to Viola.

"I wouldn't leave Jazmine if I didn't have protection for her. And Isabella is going to keep her company while I'm gone. I don't want to leave her, but there is some shit I have to handle and she needs more time to heal. " Huey explained.

"Oh, I forgot, Amelia cries for help and suddenly Jazmine doesn't matter anymore, typical Huey," Caesar remarked.

"You don't know what the fuck you're talking about!"Huey shouted, gritted his teeth.

"Right, because Huey Freeman knows everything, including what's best for Jazmine, who always hurts for his selfishness, "Caesar stated sarcastically.

Huey balled his fist but held his military strength. He didn't want to make a scene, but Caesar was really pushing his limit.

"Anything that concerns Jazmine is none of your fucking business, so stay out of it and most importantly, stay away from Jazmine," Huey stated in a deadly voice, getting in Ceaser's face.

"You don't have control of that, you don't possess that power over her anymore, so you can't make those decisions. I love Jazmine! If I want to see her, I will! Fuck what you say!" Caesar shouted, giving Huey a challenging glare.

I love Jazmine was all Huey heard as he punches Caesar in his face and, of course, Caesar punches him back, and so the two throw a brawl.

Ming and Hiro broke the two apart successfully, which was surprising. Riley was too pissed off at Huey to even care. He sat there with his arms crossed glaring at the floor.

"What is wrong with the two of you?, "Hiro said, pulling his hair in frustration.

"Can't you idiots quit the whole "the girl is mine" charade, it's getting old!" Ming shouted, rolling her eyes.

"Listen, we understand that the both of you are obviously in love with Jazmine, but this isn't about you guys. It's about her and the baby's safety," Hiro said calmly.

"Hue you're the father you of all people shouldn't get involved with the police" Hiro warned.

"A father of two" Caesar muttered.

"What did you say?" Huey snapped.

"Yo Ceez, come on man Chill. Didn't you come here to rekindle your friendship with Huey? "Hiro reminded him.

"There's been no loyalty in that so-called friendship, so there wasn't one to begin with" Huey corrected.

"Loyalty? Says the one that couldn't be loyal to his own girlfriend when her daddy was dying! "Caesar shouted.

" I never cheated on Jazmine! "Huey argued.

"Are you sure about that? Because I got the impression that you were planning to cheat, buying condoms. Ringing any bells yet?"Caesar yelled.

" Yeah" he chuckled . "Jazmine told me about that when she was crying on my shoulder," Caesar revealed.

Huey clenched his teeth, but then his demeanor changed.

"I was wrong, I'll admit it. I was young, stupid and blind. But one thing I know she never loved you, it was always me, " Huey said with a hint of cockiness.

Damn, that hurt.

"You're right, it was always you that she loved, but after all that has happened, I bet you she doesn't love you anymore" Caesar shouted, walking away.

"Bullshit, Jazmine still loves me" Huey mumbled as he walked towards the lobby to the room Jazmine's was located.

Hiro shook his head and ran to go find Ceaser.

Ming sat beside Riley, who was fiddling with his fingers.

"Hey, are you alright?" Ming asked quietly.

"I'm cool," he said, clearing his throat.

"Oh. Well, if you no longer feel cool, I'm here to talk if you like?" Ming suggested, offering him a little smile.

" I'll keep that in mind" Riley responded, giving her a little smile as well.

The two laughed, and went on with their own conversation.


"Aye, are you cool man?" Hiro asked Caesar who was standing outside the edifice.

Caesar didn't respond. Instead, he blew his breath.

"Dude, what happened in there? Why are you making the same mistakes? I remembered you wanted to earn Huey's forgiveness, I thought you wanted Him and Jazmine to be together? " Hiro questioned.

Caesar took a mysterious breath.

"Look, before I arrived, I was determined to fix things because I knew what I did was wrong. And yes, I wanted Huey's friendship back, and I'm not going to lie, I still hope we can be friends someday." Caesar admitted.

"it's just. it's just, I love her man. I really love Jazmine!"Caesar admitted." I tried to put my feelings aside, but after this incident it's even harder" Caesar revealed.

" Why is that?"Hiro asked.

"Because he doesn't deserve her! There's a prospect for him to get a second chance with her and he doesn't deserve that. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that Jazmine's baby survived because she deserves it, but I can't help, but wish it was with me." He admitted.

"I desire to be the one that gets a chance with her. I would love to take guardianship of her and the baby even if it wasn't mine. I want to protect her because I feel like I would do it better."

"I would be a better choice, better man, and better husband. I wouldn't cheat, I wouldn't lie, I would give her the world" Caesar stated, pouring his heart out.

" I understand, but is that what she would want? Do you suppose she loves you the way you love her?"Hiro asked.

"Honestly, I know she doesn't. I mean maybe she has feelings for me, but she doesn't love me the way she loves Huey. She always loved Him and I don't believe she could stop herself from loving him. All that shit that happened could have been prevented if only she would have met me first" Caesar admitted.

"I guess, I'll just have to move on. It is what it is"Caesar said sadly.


"She still loves me, " he reminded himself as he abided by Jazmine's room door.

"oh Huey," Isabella said, embracing Huey for a hug.

"How is she?" Huey asked, wishing he could walk in there.

"She's not herself, but I eventually got her to sleep," Isabella stated. Huey nodded his head gently.

"That's good, " he stated, placing his hands in his pockets.

"I can't believe this has happened," Isabella said, wiping her teary eyes.

"I know. It's my fault" Huey said, lowering his head.

"It's no one's fault but the devils who did this!' Isabella snapped.

"She's still pregnant" Huey stated randomly.

"It was God's deed," Isabella said.

Huey grew silent but his eyes with an unknown impression.

"She hates me, " he accepted.

"Oh, don't worry, she'll come around. Give her time, she's just confused and overwhelmed, " Isabella said.

"In time she will speak to you and things will get better," Isabella said, attempting to make him feel better.

"I highly doubt that," Huey mumbled.

The silent pause was there again. Huey's blank expression changed and he seemed as if he was thinking hard or stressing about something.

"Hue" Isabella stated, but was cut off.

"Why does he have to love her!"Huey randomly exclaimed.

"who?" Isabella asked.

"Caesar," He stated darkly. "I mean he only had her for one night, but she was always my girl" He expressed.

Isabella nervously cleared her throat.

"I still can't get over the fact that he was once considered my best friend. He sat there and listened for years as I poured my heart out regarding Jazmine. He knew regardless of my attraction for Amelia, I was still madly in love with Jazmine. He has perpetually been the one that would stop at nothing until he put some sense in my head. Only for some reason, he changed lanes and told my girl he loved her, fucked her, then came to me and bumps his fist with mines and sat there pretending to support my relationship. When in reality, he desired her for himself."

"And for that I don't think I could ever forgive him. I wish I could travel back in time, just to beat his ass again, or better yet kill him. Huey stated in an angry tone.

Isabella sighs and stands silently to let him vent.

"Beyond the fact I wasn't good to her, I was a loyal friend to him. He may say I didn't care when he was going through that bullshit with Cindy. It's not that I didn't care, it's the fact that I was bored of hearing it. Come on, they dated for years, longer than Jazmine and I. And for years after middle school, Cindy's treatment towards him was the most disrespectful shit I had ever witnessed in my life. And as years passed, it became worse and worse, and I'm not the type to sugar coat anything. During that point of time, I warned and urged him numerous times to leave that relationship. Only he kept being fucking hard headed so finally I gave up. I always knew he deserved a better woman, but didn't realize it would be my woman." He confessed.

He wiped his forehead of sweat and grime. He took in a long day of work. He's been working at this new construction job 5 days a week, paid 100 dollars a day. He was lucky to find this job, he was lucky for a 16-year-old to earn that opportunity. He obtained the job so easily because the boss happened to be a woman who enjoyed watching him work with his hand. She would flirt with him constantly and give him signals inviting him to sleep with her, but he dismissed it. That woman was past his age, and of course, He only had eyes for one girl and that girl was Jazmine.

A little smile formed on his face as he thought of coming home to her. Though he was frequently overwhelmed with going to school in the morning and working late at night. Alternating from doing homework to studying to training. And so at times he had to deal with his emotional girlfriend who had crazy mood swings. He had to deal with his granddad bugging him to go back to the house with Jazmine.

Yes, it was frustrating but in a manner he loved being on his own. He didn't have to worry about not having privacy or space because there was adequate room. He didn't have to deal with Granddad's hollering and Riley's loud music. He didn't have to clean after everyone because Jazmine kept the household in perfect shape and most of all, she cooked. Ever since her mom left, Jazmine was the one that would cook meals for her father.

She spent time reading cookbooks, watching YouTube videos, and practicing the recipes. She would often almost end up burning the house down, but She never gave up and soon she had mastered it.

He enjoyed getting home to a fresh hot plate of dinner. He hated when Granddad would soak pig feet and cause the whole house to smell like disgusting pork. Jazmine knew his type of food so she would never have the house smelling like that.

He smiled and grew wider as he called back about when Jazmine would pounce on him at the door wearing some high heels with a tight lace lingerie set. Though he was exhausted, he could never turn down making love to his young lady. He felt all the stress drift away when he was inside her. He enjoyed the feeling knowing that she was his and he didn't ever want to let her go. He made him guilty when he held her. Sometimes he would think of the times he would spend time with Amelia and ignore Jazmine, it made him feel terrible.

He didn't think of Amelia in the same way. He scarcely noticed her in school when she would dress in revealing clothes and flirt with guys to make him jealous, it didn't bother him. All of those feelings he held for her somehow flew away, he didn't feel anything for her and He didn't miss her. He couldn't believe he used to think about cheating on Jazmine, he would be insane to do that. He would go insane if he ever loses Jazmine.

He sighed in relief as he finally made it to the front door. He inserted the key and turned the door knob expecting to see Jazmine standing by the doorway ready to jump on him. But instead he saw Ceaser standing in front of Jazmine, who was holding her face, silently crying.

Caesar looked surprised to see him, but he was the first to walk up to him.

"Yo Hue"

"What the hell is going on!" Huey shouted angrily.

Caesar was about to reply but was interrupted.

"What are you doing here?" Huey asked suspiciously, disliking the fact that his friend was present when he wasn't and the fact that his girlfriend was crying and wearing a short ass nightgown.

Before Caesar could explain himself, Huey walked past him, walking over Jazmine in concern.

"What's the matter?" Huey whispered softly, removing her hands from her face. She shook her head and embraced him tightly, burying her face in his chest as she continued to whimper softly.

"What the fuck did you do to her!' Huey accused.

"You made her cry?" He inquired in a demanding voice. Caesar swallowed his saliva and walked nearer.

Listen, Huey, There's something I need to tell you" Caesar announced, taking a deep breath.

He could have sworn he heard Jazmine whispered "No"

She removed her face from his chest and tilted her ear against it, looking at Ceaser with pleading eyes, squeezing Huey tighter.

"What the hell is going on? What is it?" Huey asked if he could sense his heart beating. For some reason, he felt like what Caesar was about to say was bad. From the aspect of his face it said it all.

Caesar's forehead was beaded with sweat, and his shoulders had tensed up. Jazmine grip grew tighter and more compressed.

"Say what you have to say already!" Huey shouted, getting aggregated.

Caesar wiped his sweat and placed his shivering fingers in his pocket. He opened his mouth for a moment, then closed it.

Jazmine shook her head no and starting breathing heavily,

"speak your peace or I swear to god I'll" Huey threatened.

"okay, okay!" Caesar shouted in frustration. He licked his lips, something he did when he was exceedingly nervous.

"Well," Huey said, arching his brow.

"What I want to tell you is" Caesar paused and appeared down at Jazmine, who turned her face aside, still crying.

" What I need to tell you is" Caesar started, taking another deep breath.

Huey braced himself for the worse, he controlled his breath.

This is what Ceaser thought to himself as he started to finish his sentence, however, when he saw how upset Jazmine was becoming, He couldn't go through with it.

"I was telling Jazmine about my mother. She recently lost her job and now the IRS is on her ass because she's in debt. She found a job housekeeping for some old lady, but it's not enough. Wulcner is threatening to kick us out if we don't come up with the rent money, and then I was wondering if I could borrow some cash. "Caesar asked nervously.

"I didn't intend to upset Jazmine, she felt bad," he added.

Huey looked at him strangely, half convinced.

Jazmine's crying began to come to an end.

Caesar gulped expecting Huey to call bullshit, but instead he gently pulled Jazmine away and walked to Caesar.

"How much do you need?" Huey said in a tranquil voice.

"Uhm, about 500, we have the rest" Caesar replied nervously, scratching his dreads. "Look if you don't have it"

"No, it's fine" Huey stated, drawing out his wallet. Pulled out a huge stack and handled Caesar the money.

Caesar stared at the money in his hand, feeling guilty.

"Wait, you handled me too much. this is 1000 dollars!" Caesar exclaimed, shaking his head.

"I know. I reckon you might need some money, now you can take Cindy to that place she's been teasing about" Huey suggested.

"I can't accept this," Caesar said, handing it back.

"Come on Ceez don't insult me," Huey said, extracting his wallet back in his pocket.

"I'm sorry, but this is too much" Caesar stated, feeling terrible.

"Listen, you don't have to be ashamed. I know what it's like to need help. I don't like asking for handouts either, but we're brothers. I know you would do the same for me." Huey said, putting a hand on his shoulder.

He gave Caesar a small smile, letting him know it's ok.

"We're brothers" repeated in Caesar's head as he felt his heartburn.

Damn. He thought.

Jazmine must have felt the same thing because she began hugging herself and she kept her eyes on the floor.

"Gee, Hue I don't know what to say" Caesar responded.

"Just say thank you and forget we ever had this discussion"

"thanks, Bro," Caesar said in his normal comical voice.

Huey laughed and they fist bump as they invariably did.

Jazmine stood awkwardly behind them.

"I promise once I receive it, I'll pay you back"

"Don't worry about it" Huey stated, approaching Jazmine.

"Wait for me upstairs," he whispered, wiping her tears.

She nodded her head, gave him a quick peck and went upstairs as she was ordered.

Caesar watched, wishing he could have what his friend had.

Once Huey heard the door upstairs close, he spoke once more.

"Look I could get you a position at my job. My boss has a thing for me and I can convince her to hire you"

"really? Damn what you been doing?" Caesar said, smirking at him.

"Oh no, it's not like that my heart belongs to Jazmine and besides she's too old anyway," Huey said.

"I know Huey I'm only messing with you, so what do I have to do?" Caesar asked.

"Just be here by 6 tomorrow with your resume and cover letter, dress sharp" Huey prompt.

"gotcha, wait I don't have a suit?" Caesar said.

"Don't worry, just dress casual and use your charm"

"Freeman, are you flirting with me," Caesar said, mocking Jazmine's voice.

"sorry, you're not my type" Huey stated back. "that imitation of Jasmine's voice was off."

"nice try, though," he said, punching Caesar's arm.

Caesar laughed, rubbing his shoulder.

Thinking of how painful his face would have felt if he would have told Huey the truth.

They had one of those debate conversations that they would always njoy, it was like old times.

Huey couldn't figure out, but for some reason he felt like there was something Caesar was holding out on.

He was definitely hiding something, but what?

"Hey thanks man," Huey said randomly.

"thanks for what? You're the one who helped me" Caesar said.

"for not giving up on me when I wouldn't listen to you about the Amelia thing. I know it took me time to get my head right, but thanks bro, for not losing hope the way I did when you were going through it with Cindy." Huey admitted.

"You were right and I'm happy I finally got rid of her before I did something stupid that would have ruined my life. Because the truth is I can't live without Jazmine, and I love her more than anything" Huey confessed.

Caesar went silent for a moment, then he chuckled nervously and replied, " no problem bro"

"Dinner's ready!" Amber announced, setting up the table.

"Not bad," Amelia stated, walking inside the diner room.

"told ya, I still got it," Amber said proudly.

"Don't get your hopes up, I haven't tasted it yet" Amelia said, sitting down.

Amber laughed as she heard the bell ringing.

"Oh! that must be Keith," Amber announced.

"Keith?" Amelia raised her brow.

"my nickname for Kenneth" Amber stated.

"oh wow," Amelia said, rolling her eyes. " Well, aren't you going to let him in already? That bell is giving me a headache," she complained.

Amber opened the door to reveal Kenneth dressed in a suit.

"oh my looks like someone gained some confidence," she remarked, staring at him up and down.

"Hello to you too Amber," Kenneth said in a bored tone. "where's Amel"

" over here!" Amelia shouted from the dining room.

"Hey baby," Kenneth said, kissing Amelia's cheek.

"You said you wanted to have a discussion with me?" Amelia mentioned.

"Damn, can a man get a simple greeting or better yet some of this good ass food your mom made!" Kenneth exclaimed, sitting in front of Amelia who was glaring at him viciously.

"Relax baby, we have all night to talk," Kenneth implied with a wink.

"Are you drunk?" Amelia's translation of Are you stupid?

"Not at all," Kenneth said, licking his lips and rubbing his hands together as Amber came into the diner room with the dish.

"Dinner's served" she shouted, handling them their plate of food.

They sat and ate quietly except for Amelia who had her arms folded. Something was up with Kenneth; he was acting strangely. As if he was happy about something, happy about what?

No longer hungry, Amelia stood up. " I'm going to bed," she announced.

"Wait, but you haven't eaten my famous chicken Marsala," Amber said in disappointment.

"put it in a container, I'll eat it later thanks," Amelia said, exiting the room.

Kenneth chuckled and continued to eat as Amber excuses herself.

She followed Amelia to her room.

"Something is up with him," Amelia stated.

"yes I noticed, how do we find out? " Amber asked.

"Leave it to me, just go away" Amelia stated, changing her nightgown to a sexy one. Though she had a big belly, she still looked good.

She mastered a makeup trick she saw Jazmine do and styled her hair. If she was going to get something out of Kenny, she knew the best way was through sex.

A couple minutes later, Kenneth arrived in the bedroom.

"Black and beautiful" he stated, walking closer to Amelia who was giving him a seductive look.

" Yeah and it's all for you," she said, pulling him in for a kiss.

The kiss was not the usual kiss Amelia would ponder on his lips. This kiss was full of desperation.

"you must be happy to see me"

"oh, I'm more than just happy, I'm also horny" Amelia stated, sucking on his neck

Kenneth let out a small laugh and kissed her ear and whispered

" I know your secret"

Amelia's eyes widened with fear.


Give me love like her,

'Cause lately I've been waking up alone,

Paint splattered teardrops on my shirt,

Told you I'd let them go,

After the little argument between Caesar and Huey, they decided to separate. While Hiro and Ceaser remained in Italy back to the hotel, Huey, Riley and Ming went on to the airport to Washington.

By the time they arrived in Washington, it was almost midnight.

And that I'll fight my corner,

Maybe tonight I'll call ya,

After my blood turns into alcohol,

No, I just wanna hold ya.

Riley drove as Ming sat in the passenger seat while Huey called Isabella to check on Jazmine who refused to speak to him.

Give a little time to me or burn this out,

We'll play hide and seek to turn this around,

All I want is the taste that your lips allow,

Huey sigh as he ended the call, he hated how desperate he felt. All he wanted to hear Jazmine's voice. He needed her to tell him that she still wanted to an relationship with him, he is ready for change.

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, give me love,

Starting with Amelia.


"chocolate boy!" Natalia shouted, greeting Caesar with a hug. " I thought you forgot about me, '' she admitted, inviting him inside her hotel room.

" no, I never forget a pretty face, especially a beautiful one," Caesar replied, thinking of Jazmine.

Give me love like never before,

'Cause lately I've been craving more,

And it's been a while but I still feel the same,

Maybe I should let you go,

"Oh stop flattering me," she said, twirling his dreads around her finger.

" why are you so touchy?" Caesar said, smirking widely.

"Your hair is interesting," she said.

"Not sure if I should take that as an offense or a compliment,"Caesar said, rubbing his neck.

"Oh don't be so negative" she pushed him out the way and walked towards the kitchen.

"Would you like some coffee? " she offered.

"Sure, thank you," Caesar requested, sitting on the sofa.

You know I'll fight my corner,

And that tonight I'll call ya,

After my blood is drowning in alcohol,

No, I just wanna hold ya.

Natalie came back with two mugs of coffee. She placed the cup on the coaster and sat beside Ceaser. She examined his body language, his facial expressions, and how he would often let out a deep sigh. She knew something was on his mind.

"It's none of my business, but what's the matter?"

He sighs again.

"I don't want to talk about it" he replied in a low tone.

"yes you do, come on I want to know what's on your mind maybe I can help?" Natalia offered.

"I don't think you can help," Caesar said.

"Well, aren't you going to tell me or make you tell me!" She demanded.

"okay okay, i'll tell you but stop being so damn demanding" Caesar chuckled.

"sorry can't help myself" she laughed then crossed her legs. "Now what's bothering you?"

Caesar took a deep breath then he told Natalia everything. For some reason, he felt as if he could trust Natalia. She listened and patted his back like Jazmine used to do when he was crying over Cindy.

Give a little time to me or burn this out,

We'll play hide and seek to turn this around,

" So I guess I have to move on," Caesar stated.

"Yeah, it's easier said than done but if you really want your friendship with Huey back, you have to let Jazmine go. You can't be in love with the woman he loves. And besides, she's having his child."Natalia advised.

"you're right," he sighs. " if only I knew how to turn my feelings off" He admitted.

I want is the taste that your lips allow,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

" You don't have to," Natalia said, leaning towards his face. " you can turn your feelings somewhere else" she whispered, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Give a little time to me or burn this out,

We'll play hide and seek to turn this around,

All I want is the taste that your lips allow,

"And where would that be?" He whispered back, feeling his body tingling.

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love,

My, my, my, my, oh give me love.

"Right here," she mumbled as she pressed her lips against his, sending his body chills.

M-my my, m-my my, m-my my, give me love, lover,

M-my my, m-my my, m-my my, give me love, lover,

M-my my, m-my my, m-my my, give me love, lover,

M-my my, m-my my, m-my my, give me love, lover.

.

.

I wanna go back,

Forget that it's over

Paint it in black,

When you left me alone

"Caesar we can still be friends, but it's completely inappropriate for you to be here past midnight and not to mention, Hue-mmm!" Jazmine tried to say but was interrupted by a forceful kiss from Caesar.

You tell me you were happier with him,

but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time

but you pushed me away

Jazmine tried to push him off, but he took her head, forcing her to stand still as he traveled his tongue deep in her throat. The kiss was desperate and sloppy and she could feel him starting to harden which angered her more.

And when you try to take me back,

my heavy heart just breaks

No, I can't lift the weight

How dare he treat her like a toy.

She got hold of his tongue and bit down on it as hard as she could.

"Ah! " he let out, losing grip of her which gave Jazmine an opportunity to push him away.

Put you in the past,

Try to forget you 'cause it's over

And every time you ask

I'll pretend I'm okay

What the fuck did I just do? He asked himself as he realized he had made another mistake.

"Jazzy I'm Sorr"

SLAP!

You're inside my head

In the middle of the night

When I don't feel right

I dream I can hold you,

Jazmine harshly smacked him across his face, sending chills down his spine. The burning sensation started tingling in his cheek, damn that hurt.

And I can't go back to you anymore, yeah, yeah

"What the fuck is wrong with you!"Jazmine hollered, showing him roughly. "How dare you! I love Huey! What we did was a mistake and it will never happen again!" Jazmine said, raising her soft voice.

You tell me you were happier with him,

but you want me to stay

She was right, but for some reason her stating it was a mistake angered him.

And you tell me that you needed time

but you pushed me away

"Mistake? " he scoffed. " Jazmine, we fucked! That wasn't a mistake you deliberately said, oh Michael, fuck me" he said, mocking her voice.

And when you try to take me back,

my heavy heart just breaks

Jazmine gasped and attempted to slap him again, but he seized her arms.

"Get off of me!" She shouted.

" No! Not until you tell Huey about us!"Caesar demanded.

But I can't lift the weight,

and I can't lift the weight

Jazmine yanked her arms off.

" There was never an "us!" as I said before. It was a mistake! I'm with Huey and you're with Cindy" she screamed, tears began rushing down her eyes.

You tell me you were happier with him,

but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time but you,

you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back,

my heavy heart just breaks

But I can't lift the weight,

and I can't lift the weight

That's right, he is with Cindy and ever since that night with Jazmine, she's been the perfect girlfriend. And she's the love of his life, but recently he's been feeling mixed emotions. He desires to stay with Cindy, but he thinks he's in love with Jazmine.

You tell me you were happier with him,

but you want me to stay

You told me that you needed time but you,

you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back,

say someday you will change,

But I don't wanna wait

Another thing he can't stop feeling guilty like he feels like he's holding out a lie. Jazmine right what they did was a mistake and though he promised to keep it a secret, he is ready to tell the truth. That's likely why he can't enjoy his improved relationship because it's a lie.

" Listen Jazmine, I'm sorry I came on to you I don't know what got over me," Caesar apologized. "But we do need to tell Huey and Cindy the truth," He said softly.

"No!" She shouted, striking him. "You fucking asshole, you're going ruin everything! '' she sobbed.

"I can't lose Huey, we're so much happier now and he finally left Amelia alone. You can't tell Huey, I need him, I love him!" She cried, hiding her face.

"Jazmine you're living a lie! We can't keep this a secret because the guilt will never pass away" Caesar argued.

Jazmine shook her head rapidly.

"I rather live a lie with guilt than to live a life with regret of losing the guy that I love, and always love! You may not care about your relationship, but I care about mine!"Jazmine shouted.

" I do care about my relationship, but unlike you I don't want to be a liar!"Caesar shouted back.

"You're already a liar so what difference does it make? You promised you can't break your fucking promise" Jazmine shouted, crossing her arms.

Right when Caesar was about to object, they heard a car parking in the drive.

Jazmine's eyes widened and she gasped softly covering her mouth.

"It's Huey, Go! Go! Go! Leave out the back quickly!" she whispered, panicking.

"No Jazmine, it's time Huey learned the truth," Caesar whispered back.

"No, please, don't do this," she begged as her lips trembled.

"I'm sorry, but I have too"Caesar stated, shaking his head.

" No" she whimpered, as she heard the keys dangling.

"Please, I beg you." she pleaded, crying hysterically.

Caesar ignored her and waited as the door knob turned.

Jazmine closed her eyes and wept as she realized she was about to lose her Huey forever.

Caesar felt his heart beating, this was it.

Them finally the door spread open,

To reveal Huey dressed in his work clothes. He appeared exhausted, but soon his expression changed as he spotted them.

Caesar looked up at him in shock. He wasn't ready as he believed he was, but he was the first to walk up to him.

"Yo Hue!" Ceaser yelled, but was cut off.

"What the hell is going on!" Huey shouted angrily.

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Days later, and he still didn't go through with it. He simply couldn't tell Huey after everything Huey had done for him. Thanks to Huey, he got the job immediately. And so together they would work and the more they would be around each other, the more he would spill the beans. All Huey ever talked about was Jazmine. How he was happier than ever and blah blah blah. It was difficult to listen to, it made him feel more and guiltier.

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you lower your standards and I raise the stakes

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Caesar had apologized to Jazmine once again and passed her back the money Huey had lent him.

She accepted his forgiveness and told him she would put the money back in his wallet once he falls asleep. Then she had the nerve to remind him to keep their secret going, telling him she still was his friend but they couldn't hang out like they used to.

You tell me you were happier with him, but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time but you pushed me away

Secretly Ceaser missed those days they would hang out, he really missed that.

And when you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks

But I can't lift the weight, and I can't lift the weight

Only he couldn't complain Cindy and him were doing so well, but it just wasn't the same anymore.

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

It wasn't Cindy anymore that had changed, it was his heart.

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

His heart had changed lanes into another way.

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you lower your standards and I raise the stakes

And I can't lift the weight, no, I can't lift the weight

You tell me you were happier with him, but you want me to stay

You told me that you needed time but you, you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back, say someday you will change,

His heart was for Jazmine .

But I don't wanna wait

"Wow! That was, that was wow!" Caesar exclaimed, breathing heavy.

He and Natalia had just gone through the wildest sex ever and he couldn't deny how incredible he felt.

"Yes, you were so, so good," Natalia said out of breath, wiping the perspiration off her forehead.

"Yeeaah, likewise" Caesar said, kissing her head.

She let out at dawn, good sign Ceaser thought as a huge smirk placed on his expression.

"Are you very sleepy?"Ceaser asked.

She groaned loudly " I guess you wore me out, " she said, yawning once more.

" I did good," Caesar chuckled, stroking her smooth silky hair.

She looked in his deep brown eyes and glazed in her dark almond eyes.

Wow, she was beautiful he thought, but she wasn't Jazmine.

She threw him a warm smile that made his stomach bubble up, it was a weird feeling.

"Buona Notte, my chocolate boy" she whispered, kissing him once more.

Damn her kisses were amazing.

"Buona Notte, My french vanilla" Caesar whispered back.

She expressed joy at his corny joke, "nice try nasty salad, " she said, laying on his chest.

"Go to bed," she said, punching him.

"You first, " he postulated in a friendly manner.

"Okay, you bring home the bacon this time" was the last thing she said before quickly drifting off to sleep.

Caesar chuckled softly as she started to snore loudly, she was too cute. He gazed at the ceiling holding her slim figure against him thinking to himself,

Perhaps, I can move on.


Shit! Shit! Shit! Amelia thought as she heard those haunting words,

"I know your secret," Kenneth whispered roughly.

Amelia didn't utter a word; she barely looked into his eyes and he looked into her eyes that were wide floating with tears.

"What are you talking about? I hold no secrets" Amelia stuttered.

"Of course, you have secrets! Everyone does! But you have a dark secret and wow, you truly are a crazy obsessive bitch!" He said, laughing hysterically.

Amelia's tears ran down her eyes as she remained mute.

"Seriously, you actually went through all of that for one guy who never really wanted your pathetic ass." He taunted

"You are trying to forget me for him? Mulatto high yellow ass loving nigga! " he shouted.

"I know you're wondering how I know, well, thanks to your dumb ass mom, I possess that little journal of yours and now that I have the one thing that can ruin everything you worked hard for." He let out an evil laugh. " I own you bitch!"

"Tell me what you want, give me a price," Amelia said in a trembling voice.

"I want my son!"Kenneth shouted.

" I can hand you something better than that and it involves a lot of money," Amelia mentioned.

"How much money?" Kenneth asked, licking his lips.

"Let's just say My husband didn't become a billionaire on his own,"Amelia mentioned.

"What do you mean?" Kenneth asked.

"Sure, he successfully reached millions with his best-selling books, his company, and all the hard work he has done which I will give him credit for, but it was me who made him a billionaire" Amelia revealed.

"How so?"Kenneth asked, half convinced.

" It's a secret I can't tell, but you have my word. If you hand me back my journal and you leave me alone, I'll make you a billionaire" Amelia offered.

Kenneth thought about that for a moment.

Does she really think he would render up his son for a billion dollars?

" Deal" Kenneth agreed.

Of course, he would.

"I don't believe you, so I'll keep the journal until you make me as rich as Huey Freeman. " Kenneth demanded.

"I can't make you a billionaire overnight, this takes time. But like I said I will make you one just give me time"Amelia informed.

" How long are we talking?" Kenneth asked.

" I don't know two or three years," Amelia said.

"That's too long, no deal"Kenneth disagreed.

"Listen to me! While you're waiting, I'll yield you some more money" Amelia offered desperately.

" Okay, but under one condition, anything I want, you have to give me" He requested.

"Fine, you obtain what you want happy!" Amelia yelled

"Quite happy," Kenneth said, smiling widely. "good doing business with you"

" Whatever, now go away," Amelia said, turning away.

"Hold on, I'm not done with you," Kenneth said, pulling her into his chest.

"What more do you want!" Amelia shouted.

" I want to fuck," he said with a wide grin.


"So you live here, I'm impressed" Ming stated as they finally made it to the gates of Huey Freeman's Mansion.

"Yeah Huey, you got everything you ever wanted" Riley said sarcastically.

" What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Huey snarled.

"Nothing . Let's just get this shit over with so I can go home," Riley said with an attitude.

"Whatever" Huey said, as he type in the code to access the gates.

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Amelia was absolutely furious! She didn't like the idea of somebody having the power to make her blood boil.

She laid in the bed naked with Kenneth who was peacefully slumbering.

That bastard thought he was smart, using blackmail to obtain money from her, pathetic. She was proceeding to kill Amber for allowing him to access her personal journal, that bitch. But first she needed to deal with Kenneth. She was going to obliterate him, literally.

Amelia slipped on her robe and tied it to her waist. She held the silk pillow to her chest and slowly walked over to Kenneth(Huey's) side of the bed.

Right when she was about to suffocate the pathetic life of Kenneth, he grabbed her arm causing her to drop the pillow and shot his eyes open.

"oh so you're still up?" Kenneth asked calmly, Looking up at Amelia who stood

No, I'm sleep standing with my eyes wide open, she thought as she smiled at him.

"Go to sleep baby," she replied, thinking of the easiest way she could murder him in his sleep

"How about you do something to make me sleep faster," he asked, rubbing her thighs.

"And what would that be?" she asked, crossing her arms.

Kenneth moves the cover away to show her that he was still hard. He pulled out his member, rubbing it smoothly. "Give me a mind blowing blow job" he requested, licking his lips excitedly.

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When Huey walked inside, it was dark and quiet. Amelia must be asleep. Huey would have thought if he didn't already spot Kenneth's car in the driveway and his shoes by the doorway.

He had this notion in his gut, the same feeling he had when he came home from Kenya, his wife was definitely cheating.

It's all added up, he just didn't believe Amelia would do such a thing especially since she always slut shame Jazmine for doing so, but the evidence was clear. Why would Dr. Kenneth have a picture of Amelia on his office desk? Why would he have her name as his password?

Have they been disrespecting him this whole time?

He remembered the times he would invite Dr. Kenneth over for dinner and how Amelia would often have appointments with him week after week.

Or the time she discovered she was pregnant, she instantly wanted a new doctor, she didn't want Dr. Kenneth coming for dinner anymore, she didn't invite him to their events anymore.

It was all making sense now, Dr. Kenneth had been screwing his wife this whole time even before he cheated with Jazmine. This whole time Amelia had been playing him like a puppet, making herself be a good devoted wife. Pretending to be this perfect woman and most of all, playing the victim card when she discovered he and Jazmine were having an affair when it was her who was on an affair of her own.

This whole time he had been spending his life with a woman he could never truly love. Wasting all of the years, rejecting the woman, the love of his life to make her happy. Feeling guilty for hurting her when in fact she was the one who was deceiving him this whole time.

Huey felt his blood boil as he sped up the stairs into him and Amelia's bedroom.

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"Oh yeah baby, right there," Kenneth whispered, gripped Amelia's hair helping her to keep up with her pace.

Tears remained in Amelia's eyes as she struggled to keep up with the pace Kenneth instructed her to do. Her stomach was started to hurt, and she wanted to throw up.

She never liked the idea of Oral sex. It allowed too much power over her and she hated not being in control and drove her nuts.

Huey had never forced her to do things she didn't want to do and he also never wanted sex while she was carrying. The only reason they did have sex was because she requested it, and when he did, he was gentle with her.

And if she felt sick, he would stop and rub her to sleep. She never felt so humiliated in her life. When this is all over, it's official. She's going to murder this bitch and Amber is going to help her bury the body.

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Huey gritted his teeth as he heard hissing sounds and sounds of Amelia gaging. Without faltering, he kicked open the door.

"I FUCKING KNEW IT!" Huey hollered viciously.

Amelia whole body jump along with Kenneth who released her head from his hold. Her eyes shot open feeling the worst fear in her life as Kenneth sat up on the bed with a huge grin on his face. Out of embarrassment, Amelia jumped out of the bed and ran into the bathroom to cleanse her mouth and face.

" Get out the fucking bathroom now Amelia! " Huey shouted, banging on the door, but she ignored him and cried over the sink.

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Kenneth didn't move from his post.

"What's up Huey" he stated, smiling widely.

This piece of shit has the nerve to be in his home, sitting on his bed, and fucking his wife while she's carrying his child! And all he possessed to say was what's up? Smiling like it was a joke?

He was pissed now.

Without a warning, he gripped Kenneth up by his neck and compressed tightly.

"Get the fuck out!" Huey threatened while choking the life out of Kenneth.

Huey finally let go of him and demanded,

"leave now!"

Once Kenneth caught his breath he responded,

"Fuck no, I live here now! This is my home, this is my bitch, that's my baby". Kenneth asked, standing up.

Huey let out a laugh, " Good joke, but I am warning you. I'm only three seconds away from snapping off your fucking neck. So I suggest you to make the smart decision and leave quietly so I can have a talk with my wife," Huey warned.

"You don't scare me, Nigga! Don't know why you butt hurt didn't you fuck ya other bitch in this same house? Matter fact, where's is your other bitch? what is that bitch name? Jasmine? "Kenneth said, challenging him.

Huey balled his fist of the sound of Jazmine being called a bitch multiple times and he referred her name in the same sentence.

"Keep her name out your fucking mouth" He threatened.

Kenneth laughed as he walked closer towards Huey's face.

"You know what? Maybe I'll fuck JASS-MEN next and have her carry my seed, then she can suck my dick too" Kenneth said, " she does have some nice" he was cut off short by Huey who punched him in his face.

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Huey punched Kenneth in his face knocking him to the ground. He attempted to fight back, but Huey hits were too powerful and quick for Kenneth to handle.

Amelia finally came out the bathroom. She was still in the corner as Huey continue to beat Kenneth's ass.

She couldn't conceal the smile that came across her face. Was this all for her? Was Huey jealous? She thought to herself as she wiped her eyes.


Riley and Ming were waiting in the car when they heard a loud crash sound. Right away, they got out of the car and rushed into the house.

"Oh my god!" They heard a woman shouting.

"Amelia! "Amber called, racing towards the master bedroom along with a young male that looked like Huey and a Chinese girl.

Amber ran towards Amelia, who was smiling, wiping her tears while Riley and Ming pulled Huey from Kenneth who looked as beat as Ceaser did when Huey found out about his betrayal.

Riley wasn't surprised to see that Amelia was cheating on Huey, he was more surprised that Huey was actually pissed about it.

"Like I said, get out my fucking house and if you ever step foot in this house again, you're dead!"" Huey shouted.

"This isn't over Amelia! " Kenneth shouted, before exiting the room. "

"Wow," Riley said, clapping his hands. " Good job bro, I see you" Riley cheered. "fighting for the woman you love. I see you"

"You seriously gonna fight for that hoe!" Riley shook his head. " you know what you and that airhead Bitch deserve each other. Go head and stay here with the life you always wanted," He said bitterly.

"Wht the fuck is your problem?"Huey snapped.

"Nigga don't act like you don't know!"Riley snapped back.

"No, enlighten me!"Huey shouted, folding his arms.

"You wanna know why I'm mad? I'm mad because you invest yourself in this shit! Jazmine suffered! And is all for this airhead bitch! You always jumping for this hoe, you never loved Jazmine! "Riley accused.

"What did you just say?" Huey asked viciously, getting in Riley's face.

"Oh here we go" Ming mumbled, slapping her forehead.

" I said you never loved Jazmine, bitch!" Riley stated, looking deep into Huey's eyes, showing him no fear.

Huey breathed roughly as his hands started to shake.

"I never stopped loving Jazmine, and you know that" Huey said in a deadly voice.

"Naw, you don't love her, you love the idea of her. You wanna know what I don't blame her for cheating on your ass, Ion care what nobody said Jazmine was always loyal. You provoked her to cheat, you spent all those nights with this hoe, cuddling with her shit while Jazmine was covering up for your ass" Riley shouted.

"I know I did her wrong, and I accepted that already. Can't you see I'm trying to make it right" Huey explained.

"Make it right?" Riley said with a laugh. "Nigga it's too damn late to make it right. She already fucked up, you ruined her. She didn't start behaving like that until you started fucking around with this bitch," Riley accused.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Huey questioned.

"The personality shit nigga! Remember that night when you had Amelia in the room pretending to see a movie Well, Jazmine was downstairs the whole time, she was about to go up, but I stopped her" Riley explained.

"I know about that already," Huey stated.

"Now take heed," Riley said

Riley's Flashback.

"Aye stop crying its gonna be alright" Riley stated, trying to comfort her.

"My brother loves you, you're the best that ever happened to him" he assured her.

"It's never going to be alright! he may not be sleeping with her, but why is he with her instead of me? If I'm the best that ever happened to him, how come didn't he answer my calls? Why is she over there late at night instead of me? " She questioned, pacing back and forth.

"You tell me he cares and he loves me, but why am I the only one trying in this relationship? Why has he forgotten about me, why has he ceased to try! " Jazmine cried that her face was red and tears were running down her cheeks.

"He doesn't even look at me any more. The only time he notices me is if I'm wearing something he doesn't approve of, other than that, his eyes are always on Amelia" Jazmine explained tearfully.

"She's this proud to be an African-American goddess, who embraces her heritage and she's very smart and beautiful. She's so much like him, they induce so much in common and he admires her. I bet he wants me to break things off, maybe I should just go away!" she screamed, running back in Ed's house which was now looking like a house party.

Riley run after Jazmine who ran inside one of Ed's guest rooms.

"Jazz, come on quit playin" he said in a serious tone. "Jazmine! I ain't got time for these hide and seek games" he shouted, getting irritated that he had to look for her this a big ass room.

"Riley" he heard her say in a sexy voice.

He turned around to see Jazmine, naked, standing in front of him. Riley's eyes widened in shock, and he stood still as Jazmine slowly approached him and laid her hands upon his shoulders.

She had tears in her eyes and she looked nervous like she was forcing herself to approach him.

He has his eyes, she thought.

"J-J-Jazmine w-what Y-you doing?" He asked nervously.

"Shh, please I need this" she pleaded, standing on her tiptoes, grabbing his neck to kiss him,

but he grabbed her arms roughly.

"Yo what the fuck is wrong witchu! U with my brother, my fucking brother! What kind of nigga you think I am"Riley shouted, shaking her shoulders, but then he realized she was still naked and backed away. "If you wanna fuck another nigga, go ahead! Be a fucking hoe! Just don't bring that shit over here and put some fucking clothes on! " He hollered, leaving the room. He slammed the door shut.

He heard Jazmine cry, saying she was sorry, but he ignored her and left. He didn't hate her, he was mad and disappointed. It wasn't like her to behave like a Thot. What he didn't know was that while he was outside, she was drinking her heart with Hennessy.

Huey stood silently, he couldn't believe what he just heard.

Jazmine tried to give herself to Riley?

"She's mentally fucked up and it's your fault, she'll never be the same" Riley stated, shaking his head.

"I'm Out, " he announced, walking out the doorway, Ming went to follow.

"Huey," Amelia called.

Huey blew air from his mouth and growled loudly as he began punching the walls, knocking things over, destroying the room including Amelia's cellphone.

Amelia was in shock. she never witnessed this side of Huey, the anger he felt was unbelievable.

For the first time she was afraid, she didn't know what to do so she ran in the bathroom and cried. Amber ran in the bathroom along with her holding her daughter in her arms.

"Should I call the police?" Amber whispered.

Amelia shook her head "no"

It lasted for about 20 minutes then Huey left the room.

Tears ran down Jazmine's eyes as she watched her boyfriend destroy his bedroom. He was hollering, banging his fist against the walls, knocking things over, smashing things, and even snatching his favorite posters off his walls.

It all took off when his Aunt Cookie sparked a conversation regarding his relationship with Jazmine. She brought up how Huey was becoming like his father. In her words,

"Mmm! Mmm, Mmm! Exactly like your daddy, hardheaded and girl crazy" Aunt Cookie said, shaking her head. '' He was so smart everyone knew he would go to college. But then he met a pretty face and all that changed. Instead of concentrating on his education, he was worrying about opening legs next thing you know he was on welfare with a lazy wife two kids, working two jobs with no diploma"

Huey went insane tearing things apart. It was so hectic they had to call Jazmine to come over because everyone knew she was the lone one that knew how to calm him down.

"Huey stop it !" Jazmine squealed, wrapping her little arms around his waist, leaning her head on his back.

"Jazmine, get off!" He shouted, but Jazmine held onto him tighter.

"Please, stop this is not you" she sobbed.

"Jazmine, I'm warning you!" Huey

"I don't care! not letting go until you calm down" she protested.

Huey let out a low growl and attempted to remove her arms, but she had a tight grip. The only way he could get her is if he used his strength and he didn't want to hurt her.

"I'm serious, Jazmine," he said in a warning tone.

"I'm serious too, I'm not letting go" Jazmine demanded.

He warned her he thought as he roughly removed her arms off, but she ran to him again and embraced him with all her might.

He gritted his teeth and took away her arms again, but this time he turned to face her and held her by her wrist tightly.

"Leave me the fuck alone! ! He hollered, shaking her violently, causing her to shrink in pain.

"No, I won't, I can't leave you alone because I love you" Jazmine sobbed as her wrist burned in pain. "I know you're upset, I know it hurts when you're reminded of your parents."

"I know you hate when the family talks bad about them because I know you believe no matter how much struggle you all went through, you were happy as long as you had them in your life." She said, gulping deeply.

"And Those things she said about them aren't true from what you told me your father was a hard working man and your mom was a strong woman and they loved you and Riley both."

"You constantly told me that your father would always say don't let words break you down, let them bring you up and give strength because people will always talk. You just have to ignore them and prove them wrong. He said, 'Work hard in silence and let success make the noise" She explained.

Huey's eyes watered and he freed her hands.

"I'm sorry, " he whispered as tears flowed down his eyes. Jazmine didn't say a word, she just hugged him and rubbed his back gently.

" It's OK, it's going to be okay baby" Jazmine whispered softly.

For the first time in his life, he was letting someone see his weakness. He couldn't believe he was actually crying in front of someone, and that someone was Jazmine.

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And I am tellin' you I'm not goin'

You're the best man I've ever known

There's no way I can ever go

No, no, there's no way

No, no, no, no way

I'm livin' without you

"Huey," Amelia said, touching his hand.

"Don't fucking touch me " Huey shouted, yanking her hands off.

"Look, I know I hurt you, but you hurt me as Apparently we were both wrong. We both cheated, but I know you still love me and I love you. Let's just let bygones be bygones and!" Amelia protested.

"Hurt?" Huey said, laughing at her remark. "I'm far from hurt. I'm angry because I just realized that I wasted my time in a marriage I never truly wanted. I feel stupid that I really felt bad for hurting you. I feel betrayed for trusting that you wouldn't make the same mistake my ex-made, but that's the difference what Jazmine made was in fact a mistake, and that mistake was based on my mistake, But you cheated on me intentionally."

"As much as I desperately wanted to, I never contacted Jazmine, and regardless of my undying passion for her, I was good to you. This whole time, you've been deceiving me by messing around with the doctor I used to consider as a friend. The same doc that I allowed in my home for dinner parties. The same doctor that determined the pregnancy of the child which might not even be mine, " Huey shouted.

"I'm so sorry," Amelia cried. " I was only hurt because I knew you wanted her, I knew you loved her and let's not forget your affair. Let's suppose I didn't cheat, that doesn't change the fact that you cheated too! You brought that bitch in our home and got upset when I did the same. You're a fucking hypocrite!"She shouted.

There's no way I can ever go

No, no, there's no way

No, no, no, no way

I'm livin' without you

" You're right. I actually don't have much right to be mad about your secret lover because I never loved you the way you wanted me to. I spent the last 6 years struggling to get over Jazmine. But every time I tried, I simply couldn't. I should have never used you to get over her, I should have fought harder for her," Huey admitted, turning down his voice.

"You're lying! you love me, you had a choice to be with Jazmine or me and you opted to be with me! Don't act like you weren't happy with me because you were before Jazmine came around, we were happy!"Amelia protested.

"Look, I don't want to talk about this. The reality is that we both cheated because we aren't happy in this marriage and with that articulated, whether the baby is mine or not, I want a divorce. if that's my son I want partial custody if he isn't mine, in one case we sign those papers you can keep this house, the money you are entitled to, but I want you out of my life for good!"Huey requested, turning to leave.

"No! you can't leave me! I love you! Please!" Amelia begged, blocking his way.

I'm not livin' without you

I don't wanna be free

I'm stayin', I'm stayin'

And you, and you

You're gonna love me

You're gonna love me

" We can work this out, I know this baby is yours. We can be a family," Amelia pleaded, her face blushed with a billion tears.

"I don't want this marriage. I want my son and I want Jazmine that all what matters right now, have a good life, Amelia. " Huey dismissed.

"Is she really pregnant? And your gonna leave me hanging while I'm about to drop in two months!" Amelia exclaimed.

"Relax, of course, I'm not gonna leave you now. I'll be staying at the other house" Huey explained.

"And Jazmine lost the baby," Huey lied.

If she wasn't so hurt right at present she would have smiled, childless bitch she thought.

And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin'

Even though the rough times are showin'

There's just no way

There's no way

"You see I'm the perfect girl for you. she can't make you happy like I can. I can bear you children something she will never be able to do"Amelia declared.

We're part of the same place

We're part of the same time

We both share the same blood

We both have the same mind

Your wrong Amelia, he thought.

"You're right Amelia. You're the perfect woman but for yourself. or maybe Dr. Kenneth, but you're not for me. I don't want the perfect woman because that's not possible. I don't want a woman that's just like me, I want someone that's different." Huey explained.

"Have a good night" he dismissed again, picking up his suitcase.

"No, you're not leaving!"Amelia demanded.

And time and time

We've have so much to share

No, no, no, no, no, no way

I'm not wakin' up tomorrow mornin'

And findin' that there's nobody there

"Amelia, don't make it hard for yourself," Huey said tiredly.

"Never!" She screamed. "You're not going nowhere"

"Watch me," Huey said, pushing her aside with his strength but not too much to hurt her.

"Goodbye Amelia," He said walking away.

"NOOOO!" Amelia hollered dramatically chasing after him.

Darlin' there's no way

No, no, no, no way

I'm livin' without you

I'm not livin' without you

You see there's just no way

There's no way

"Huey!" Amber called out running faster than Amelia who was on her knees begging Huey to stay, but he ignored her.

"Huey!" Amber shouted again, stepping her foot angrily.

"What?" Huey turned to face her, cringing his face at the appearance of Amber who in his opinion looked like she should be on the show botched.

"You can't do this to her!" Amber declared.

"Wait, who are you again?" He asked in confusion.

"It's me, Amber, Amelia's mother,"Amelia confirmed.

"No Mrs. Johnson is blac-ooh, what happened? "Huey asked, staring in disgust.

"Well, I got a white full transformation, I'm Amber Rosa now!"She exclaimed, forgetting that her daughter was upset.

"Wow, just wow," Huey said, shaking his head and walking away.

Please don't go away from me

Stay with me, stay with me

Stay, stay and hold me

Stay, stay and hold me

"Huey please, I promise I won't cheat again. We can start all over again. we can be a team like we've always been," She pleaded.

And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin'

You're the best man I'll ever know

"You can't forget, I made you!" She shouted.

There's no way I could ever, ever go

No, no, there's no way

No, no, no, no way

I'm livin' without you

He wanted to respond to that remark, but decided otherwise, he just kept it moving.

I'm not livin' without you

Not livin' without you

I don't wanna be free

I'm stayin', I'm stayin'

And you, and you, and you

You're gonna love me

You're gonna love me, yes you are

Yes you are

Aah, love me

Love me

Love me

Love, you're gonna love me

On his way out he spotted Simba dressed in a feather dress, he swayed his head and picked up the poor kitty and walked off without looking back.


Present time..

Amelia wiped her red puffy eyes as she stood in front of the doorway. She rolled her eyes and blew her breath in frustration as she set about her fourth knock.

She couldn't believe she came all the way to the ghetto projects just for the person to waste her time. Why the hell did she listen to Amber once again, she recalled as she walked away from the door.

She balled her fist as she thought of the speech she was going to say to Amber once she get back in the car.

"Niggas" she muttered as she walked down the hallways that smelled like piss and liquor, she was almost close to the stairs until she heard a sound of a door opening.

She twisted around and smiled widely as she looked into the eyes of the person she desperately wanted to see.

"About time"


"OK, here's the plan," Jazmine said, popping her raspberry red lips in the mirror.

" I'm going to seduce Huey to obtain back my passport and ID. Meanwhile you're going to ask Huey can get us something to eat for the flight. Without wavering, he will give you his card because he trusts you," She explained, applying more bronze and foundation to cover the scars.

" Once you obtain the card, you will buy the tickets for the earliest flight that's available. And so when the time is right, I will ask to use the bathroom. You're going to volunteer to walk me. Once Huey is out of sight we will quickly give the lady our ticket and hop on the airplane to California!" Jazmine said excitedly.

Isabella shook her head and breathed deeply Jazmine stood up and pressed down her dress with her fingers.

"I know what you're thinking, Huey knows where I live, but luckily we aren't going to Beverly hills. We're going to Manuel's secret cabin in Malibu!" She said, creating the smokey eye look and contouring for final touches.

If only I can take this off" Jazmine mumbled, touching her nose bandage.

"Don't worry, he always leaves the keys under the doormat and if I'm not mistaken, there's also money stashed. We should be stable for at least a year," She explained, walking to Isabella, who was still shaking her head in disapproval.

"So, ¿como me veo (How Do I Look?)?" Jazmine asked, striking a pose with her hands on her hips.

You don't look like a rape victim, Isabella thought strangely as she examined Jazmine's appearance. Jazmine had requested Isabella to buy a few things such as clothes, shoes, makeup, tons of makeup.

Jazmine looked as if nothing had ever taken place. Her hair was in a straight sleek high ponytail with a bouffant Top. She had on a casual burgundy sheath long sleeve dress with some low heels. The dress was a bit plain for Jazmine's taste, but it hugged Jazmine's curvy figure perfectly.

Isabella couldn't deny how amazing her friend looked, but the look on Jazmine's face scared her. She didn't seem like the innocent sweet Jazmine, she looked devious.

Her vivid green eyes looked a shade darker and she held a mini smirk on her face.

"So you understand our plan, right?" Jazmine asked, putting her hand on Isabella's shoulder.

"Jazmine, we can't do this, this is wrong," Isabella pleaded.

"You know, if you decide to tell Huey about this, say adieu to our friendship" Jazmine threatened.

"but"

"So what's it going to be? Are you with me or against me" Jazmine asked, folding her arms.

Isabella's eyes watered as she contended with her heart and brain she desperately wanted to stop Jazmine's plan, but at the same time, she didn't want to lose Jazmine as a friend.

Her lips trembled, as she prepared to speak

"Bella!" Jazmine said in an inpatient voice tapping her foot.

Isabella cleared her throat nervously,

"Jazmine"

The two looked up to see Huey standing by the doorway with a dozen pink peonies in his hand.

Jazmine blinked rapidly as Huey slowly walked over to her. For some reason, he felt extremely anxious.

"You look, " he initiated to say as he stared at Jazmine. He couldn't believe how incredible make-up work. It made those times he would envision her on the red carpet looking flawless, did she cover the bruises?

When he would watch her doing she truly looked like under the makeup? How many bruises did she hide?

"You look so perfect, " he said, still staring at her.

"Aww, you don't look so bad yourself," she said, fixing his tie.

She gasped, " What are these?" She said, referring to the flowers.

"Oh," Huey said, noticing the flowers in his hand.

He cleared his throat nervously, " these are for you" he said, handing them to her.

She smiled and shut her eyes as she placed her nose against the flowers.

She let out a sigh as she breathed in the aroma,

"I love them," Jazmine replied, wrapping her arms around Huey's neck.Huey's heart began to poke out his chest as Jazmine lifted on her tiptoes to get closer to Huey's face.

Isabella watched in amazement as Jazmine smashed her lips on Huey's in a forceful sloppy manner.

Isabella turned her head awkwardly as Jazmine began to make moaning noises. She started to fan herself as she felt her forehead sweating in embarrassment.

Finally, Huey pulled away. Although Huey couldn't deny that it was a hot tempting kiss, he couldn't hide the fact that it felt different. Usually Jazmine's was the submissive one in the kiss, but this time the kiss was full of control.

"Are you ready babe?" Jazmine said in a sexy voice, massaging his shoulders.

Huey stared at her strangely, but nodded.

"Yeah, " he replied, guiding her out.

"Come on, Bell," Jazmine said, giving Isabella a wink.

Isabella wanted to slap the grin off Jazmine's face, but she played along anyway.


Easy come easy go, that's just how you live

Oh, take, take, take it all but you never give

As they sat in the back seat of the car on their way to the airport, Huey couldn't stop imagining the way Jazmine was acting and the kiss she gave him. He didn't sense that same connection he always felt when they kissed. He didn't feel like he was kissing his Jazmine.

Should've known you was trouble from the first kiss

Had your eyes wide open, why were they open

She was so prevailing. The manner she looked, the way she dressed.

She even smelled different. She used to smile with her eyes and giggle at every small thing.Could it be that she was in one of her personality, did she mean it when she said she loved him. She had to have meant it, he wanted to trust that in his heart.

Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash

You tossed it in the trash, you did

It would demolish his soul if he discovered she was playing him.

To give me all your love is all I ever asked

'Cause

What you don't understand is

It couldn't be so..

I'd catch a grenade for ya

Perhaps he should put it to the test. Huey waited a few minutes and made his move.

Throw my hand on a blade for ya

He got hold of Jazmine's hand and entwined her fingers along with his.

I'd jump in front of a train for ya

He caved in her hand a light squeeze and for a moment he thought, yeah, she loves me..

You know I'd do anything for ya

oh oh oh oh oh

But then, she released her fingers and moved her hand.

I would go through all this pain

Take a bullet straight right through my brain

Yes, I would die for you, baby

He attempted to take hold of her hand again,but she removed it and pulled out a cushion file from her bag and began filing her nails.

But you won't do the same

Huey looked at her, but she avoided his gaze.

If my body was on fire

Ooh, you'd watch me burn down in flames

You said you loved me, you're a liar

'Cause you never, ever, ever did, baby

He felt his heart sink as if it had fallen in quicksand, he couldn't deny the notion that was consuming him.

But darling, I'd still catch a grenade for ya

Throw my hand on a blade for ya

I'd jump in front of a train for ya

You know I'd do anything for ya

The feeling of rejection, but most of all

I would go through all this pain

Take a bullet straight right through my brain

Yes, I would die for you, baby

But you won't do the same

The feeling of heartbreak.


Beyonce: Why don't you love me

Ed Sheeran: Give Me Love

Shawn Mendes: The Weight

Jennifer Hudson: And I'm Telling You

Bruno Mars: Grenade