AN: Hey guys! So sorry for the delay :(

I made this chapter extra long for just for you:

I do not own The boondocks or song Lyrics


"It's time," Dr. Steven said as he got his things together at home. Today was the day he was going to finally make things right. Ever since Micheal Caesar gave him a rude awakening, he has been thinking about the situation with Jazmine.

He was supposed to assist her, but, instead, he fed her to the sharks. He betrayed her trust in him, all for a couple of grand.

He cried as he gazed down at his slumbering wife. He was going to lose her, but he had to turn himself in. He couldn't live with the guilt any longer.

Nevertheless, the truth must come out. He didn't deliver the tapes, but he had a confession. Formerly, he was packing his things, he went over to the kitchen to have his last cup of coffee.

Right when he was about to have a seat at the table, there was a knock at the door.

Knock!

Knock!

Knock!

Who could be knocking on the door at 4 in the morning?

"Who is it?" he asked.

"Can you help me please!" A woman called.

Dr. Steven looked into the peephole to see a tan woman with blonde hair. She looked afraid, so he opened the door, but the moment he opened the door, the woman pointed a gun at his face and tore her wig off to reveal herself.

Steven's eyes widened as he recognized who it actually was,

" Dr. Steven, did you miss me?" She inquired, smiling at him, sending shivers down his spine.


"Uuuggghhh! Come on! I didn't pay you people to sit on your ass!" Amelia shouted, clapping her hands.

"This is the most significant day of my life and if this place isn't done within four hours, all of you are fired!" She yelled at her employees.

Today was the day of her baby shower event. It was set to start tonight around 7:00 pm, but she wanted everything to be perfect. She had over 200 guests coming and she had to impress them.

"Um, Mrs. Freeman, I think Malcolm wants his mommy, I can't get him to quit crying," the nanny stated.

Amelia rolled her eyes " If you can't handle him then perhaps, I should hire someone who deserves the job more," she stated.

"Oh no, please Mrs. Freeman. Don't worry about it, I can handle it" the nanny informed her.

"Good, now go away," Amelia said rudely.

Amber walked in with the cake.

" Hey baby, I just picked up the cake. I'm going to just put this up, " she expressed.

" Whatever," Amelia said. "It's not the party I'm excited about, " she divulged.

"Oh, yes! I know Today is the hit" Amber whispered excitedly.

"Yup, pretty soon that slut will be less of my worries" she revealed.

"Ahh, I can't wait," she said delightfully.


Isabella smiled as she watched Jazmine throw a clump of baby supplies such as diapers, wipes, bibs, pacifiers, bottle brushes, teething toys and more.

Once Jazmine was done getting all the supplies she needed, she walked over to a store called Little Angels which was a baby clothing store specifically for girls.

The moment they walked into the store, the color pink was everywhere.

"Oh.. my.. gosh!"Jazmine exclaimed.

" This would look adorable on her don't you think?"Jazmine asked, holding up a cotton candy pink, knitted crochet dress.

"Yes, indeed, Es muy hermoso para la pequeña princesa!( It's beautiful for the little princess)" Isabella exclaimed.

Jazmine threw it in the cart along with a few more baby clothing. Jazmine kept shopping until the cart was full. Finally, when they were standing at the register line, Jazmine gasped dramatically, causing everyone to look at her in concern.

"What is it, Jazmine?" Isabella asked in concern.

"I forgot to get the shoes to match that dress!"Jazmine exclaimed, racing out the line to grab the baby shoes.

"Ay Dios Mio!"Isabella said, palming her forehead.

This was going to be a very long day.


"Will that be all Sir?" The female cashier asked.

"Yes, that will be all, thank you," Huey said, courteously.

"Alright, your total is 16,456. Will you be paying with debit or credit?" She asked.

"Credit," he stated.

The woman smiled as she analyzed all of the baby equipment brought by the handsome fellow. There were high chairs, strollers, baby monitors, car seats, baby carriers, and everything that had to do with safety.

Because he didn't know the gender of the baby, he brought two of everything which was either light blue or pink.

He would have chosen the color yellow, but he knew if Jazmine were to have a girl, she would favor the color pink. He too brought some baby supplies for changing, feeding, and for when the baby is sick.

"Wow, looks like someone is excited to be a daddy," the woman stated.

Huey chuckled "yeah, I suppose I am, " he admitted.

"That's wonderful, so is this your first?" She inquired.

Huey wasn't sure if Malcolm was his son because haven't got his results yet.

"Actually, this is my second, I have a son," Huey stated, but he felt he had to acknowledge him.

"Oh, that's great, then I'm assuming you're having twins?" She asked.

"No, I just don't know the gender yet. Once I find it out, I'll send the other stuff to someone in need, who can't afford it," Huey informed.

"Wow, you're such an honest man, your wife is so lucky" the cashier exclaimed.

"Thank you and I'm actually lucky to have her," Huey said, thinking of Jazmine. He didn't have her, but he desired to have her.

"Oh, well congratulations to the both of you," the cashier said, handing him his receipts.

"Thank you, " he stated.

"By the way, do you suppose I could get these delivered?" Huey asked.

"Of course, you can, " she exclaimed, passing him the delivery paper.

"Fill this form out and you're all set, " she instructed.


"Caesar, stop it!"Natalia shouted, giggling loudly.

Caesar continued to blow on her tummy.

"Ah! Enough! you're going to make me pee!" She warned, giggling as she began to slap his back.

"Okay, now I'm getting mad!" She shouted, but he picked her up and held her in the air.

"Okay, Ceaser put me down now!"Natalia exclaimed.

"Hahaha, alright"Caesar stated, putting her down.

"I'm going to make you pay!''Natalia threatened, but she halted her movements when she saw the T.V screen. Caesar followed her gaze and his eyes widened.

"Breaking News! millionaire, photographer, and Manager; Manuel Salvatore Lorenzo have been pronounced dead this afternoon. Last weekend, police found an exploded vehicle in the woods. After investigating Police went into a future investigation to discover human DNA, which was supported to be Manuel Lorenzo," the reporter stated.

"The Police has not identified the cause of death, but it's said that it's still under investigation. We'll keep you informed once we have further details. We send our deepest prayers to his family and friends, including wife Jazmine DuBois Lorenzo." The reporter said." I'm Angela Roberson and you're watching Miami News"

"Wow, they really found him," Caesar mumbled.

"Hey, you want to catch a bite to eat?" He asked. Natalia stood still looking at the screen.

"Babe you heard me?" He inquired. "babe?"

" Yes," Natalia said, still gazing at the screen. Her eyes were swimming with tears.

"Wha, what, what did you say, " she said, wiping her tears aside.

Caesar heard her sniffle and walked up to her.

"Natalia! What's wrong? Why are you crying?"Caesar exclaimed, checking her face.

Natalia turned her face away and shut her eyes.

"Babe"

" I'm sorry, it's just I don't like to hear news of people dying. It disturbs me," Natalia explained, crying softly.

"Why are there so many unsolved deaths in my country? This is why my mother raised us in America. She wanted to protect us, but America is the same. Everyone is just so evil, I can't, I can't" she expressed, she was so upset her face turned red.

"Don't cry, I'm here," Caesar said softly, wiping her tears aside.

"I know that they're tough things going on in this world, but as messed up as it sounds it's life. And you can't endure your life hiding and be afraid of what's out there" Caesar explained.

"Perhaps you should follow your own advice," Natalia remarked, wiping her nose.

"What is that supposed to mean?"Caesar asked.

"Don't get me wrong, these past few months have been amazing. I enjoyed traveling through Italy and Miami, but I can't help but to believe you're spending all of this time with me because you're afraid," Natalia stated.

"What do I have to be afraid of?" Caesar asked.

"Jazmine," Natalia said.

"Jazmine?"Caesar said in disbelief. "Why would I be afraid of her?"

"No, I'm not saying you're afraid of her. You're afraid of confronting her. That's why you've been spending so much time with me,"Natalia stated.

"That's ridiculous," Caesar protested.

"Michael! I care about you a lot and I want to continue this relationship, but I know you're still in love with her. If you want me, you have to move on and the only way you will be able to move on is if you go see Jazmine," Natalia stated.

Caesar fell backward on the couch.

Everything Natalia was saying was true. For the last two months, he had been avoiding the fact that he, in fact, did love Jazmine. He knew she was with Huey and he didn't know how to face her.

He was afraid of being rejected.

He was afraid that when he saw her, he would let his feelings for her get to him. He was afraid of what she would say to him and he was afraid that he would feel jealous.

He didn't want to do it that way. He loves Jazmine but he desperately desires to move on now. Ever since he met Natalia, he kept a smile on his face. She made him feel special and he loved the fact that she is feisty, but sweet at the same time.

Though he often thought of Jazmine, he couldn't help but feel as if he was falling in love with Natalia.

Natalia was right, he couldn't officially move on until he spoke with Jazmine and besides, he still had to give those tape recordings to Huey.

"Look, I'm sorry Natalia, but you're right. I'm still in love with Jazmine," he admitted.

"But I'm falling in love with you and I do want to go further in our relationship, I want you to be my girl" Caesar revealed, holding her waist.

"So, what are you going do Chocolate boy? "she pronounced in a sexy tone.

"I'm going to fly to Washington to see Jazmine," Caesar stated.

"That's my chocolate boy, " she said, passing him a sweet kiss on his lips.


Isabella was overwhelmed. She had spent the whole day going baby shopping with Jazmine, then She had her waiting in yet another line, to get a crispy berry, goat cheese, gourmet donut filled with lavender glaze.

So finally, Isabella and Jazmine arrived home. As Isabella went to hide the baby stuff, Jazmine went straight to the refrigerator and grabbed a whole cottage cheese, cut it into pieces, sprinkled it with some red pepper and nuts. She ate it as if it was a salad.

When Isabella came back Jazmine was in front of the television staring at it blankly.

"Jazmine," Isabella said, tapping her shoulder.

Jazmine turned around and her eyes were puffy and red as if she had been crying.

"Que Pasa? Jazmine!"Isabella exclaimed.

"Manuel's dead," she stated. "They found his"

"Jazmine!" Huey shouted as he entered the house.

Jazmine quickly wiped her face.

"Have you seen the news?" He asked.

Jazmine nodded her head. "Yes, my husband is dead," Jazmine stated, her voice breaking.

Why did she feel so emotional about his death? He was a horrible husband, he took everything from her.

"Jazmine, the police of Italy just contacted me. They're here, and they are on their way to question you. Don't worry, I'm not going to let them accuse you of anything," Huey assured.

"Just stick with the story we went over and I already got the footage from Hiro of when you were kidnapped," Huey explained, walking towards her.

"What was the real cause of my husband's death? did you kill him?" Jazmine said as if she was accusing him.

Huey, who was hurt by her tone said, "I wish I would have killed him myself, but all I did was break his face. It was your "Husband" that shot himself in the head like a coward"Huey said with a hint of anger and sarcasm in his voice.

Jazmine's eyes went wide and she looked as if she was ready to cry. Huey realized his mistake and took a deep breath.

"Everything is going to be alright" he reassured her, wrapping his arms around her, but Jazmine pulled away.

" I'm tired. Knock when the police arrive," Jazmine stated coldly, walking away.

" But, Jaz-"Huey called out, but Isabella stopped him.

" Give her time," Isabella whispered, grabbing his sleeve.

Huey sigh as he watches Jazmine go inside her room.

Was she really upset about Manuel's death?


An hour later, the police arrived and questioned Huey once more, then they asked to speak with Jazmine privately. Huey didn't want them both interrogating her. He thought it would be too overwhelming and would cause stress to her pregnancy, so he requested for only one of them to question her.

Detective Contessa walked inside Jazmine's room to see her sitting by her dresser. Jazmine turned in her chair and instantly demanded.

"Am I a suspect?"

" Oh no, Mrs. Lorenzo. I just have a few questions to ask, if you can remember them," Contessa said.

"I would prefer if you call me Jazmine please," Jazmine stated.

" Alright Jazmine, can you tell me when was the last time you saw your husband and what occurred?" Contessa asked.

"We were at his parents house and he told me he had a surprise for me, so we got in the car and on our way there, I started to notice a slight change in his behavior," Jazmine explained.

" What do you mean?"Contessa asked.

" At first, he was in a happy mood, smiling, and laughing. However, when we got to the destination, he began to act as if he was upset with me," Jazmine explained.

"And then what happened next," Contessa asked, crossing her hands.

" He blindfolded me and for some reason, my eyes began to sting. As we came out of the car, he moved me forward, guiding me as I walked."

"As we were walking he started revealing to me that he wanted to propose to me, then he told me I blew it and that he knew I was pregnant by Huey," Jazmine explained as tears ran down her eyes.

"Take your time" Contessa stated softly.

Jazmine nodded her head and went on to explain what happened between her and Manuel and how he tried to throw a brick at her stomach.

Then she explained how she couldn't see, but she managed to get away. And so she explained about when she called Huey and then she said she felt a hard hit then everything went black.

She went on to explain how the clown people would torment her day by day and play sick games, and if she lost the game, she was punished. She also revealed the outcome of how Lamborghini( Nolan Ross Was killed.

Finally, she went on to describe the rape which was too much for her, so Contessa told her to skip that. And then she finally said,

" He kept me tied up to a chair and ordered me to burn in hell then he left me, soon I started to smell smoke and I started to panic. After scrambling to release myself, before the place caught on fire, I managed to free myself from the chair,"

"Once I came out, I realized that I was surrounded by a cornfield, and so I tried to run, but then the clown came back. I ran but he chased me with his gun, then suddenly, Huey came out of nowhere and ran towards me," Jazmine explained.

" And then what occurred?" Contessa asked.

"The clown attempted to shoot me but Huey was shot instead, in the arm. Then quickly Huey shot back at the clown, shooting him in the leg. The clown must have heard the rest coming, then he ran off. I don't remember the rest because I passed out,"Jazmine stated.

Contessa looked at her with a suspicious look, then she stood up.

"Okay Jazmine, we're done here," She said walking towards the doorway.

"Thank you for your cooperation, I won't be a bother to you any longer, " she stated, walking out.

Jazmine sat back down and put her head on the table of the vanity and cried.

As Contessa was questioning Jazmine, Huey was showing officer Mario the footage with Manuel leading Jazmine to the park and the part with the clown abduction.

After Contessa came from Jazmine's room, she led over to Mario and the two looked at the footage together and had a discussion.

Finally, they told Huey that they believe Jazmine's story and that they won't bother her, him, or their friends anymore. The only thing they were focusing on is capturing that Clown Mob, so they left.


Huey walked inside Jazmine's room to catch her laying on her bed, looking at her wedding ring. She took off her ring and now she was turning it around the tip of her finger.

"Jazmine," Huey said, walking closer to her.

"Are you alright?" He asked calmly, sitting on the edge of her bed.

"I'm fine Huey," Jazmine replied, looking at wedding ring.

"Are you sure?" Huey asked, but he already experienced what she was going to say.

She was going to scream at him to leave her alone like she usually does, but instead she surprised him.

"I just can't believe he's dead," Jazmine expressed.

Huey didn't understand why she felt that way, but he didn't say a word.

"I always wanted for him to go away because I was tired of waiting for him to change, and to be honest, I stopped loving him. I began to hate him for becoming his father,"Jazmine revealed.

"But though he did the things he did, I didn't want him to die. I knew he was demented, he had a bad childhood and-"Jazmine revealed.

"Jazmine, if he knew he needed help why didn't he seek to get some? Why did he allow himself to do the things he did? How could you love him after he killed-" Huey argued, but then he gave up because he realized what he was saying.

"I'm not saying I love him, I stopped loving him a long time ago, and you're right. When I begged him to get the help he wouldn't get it. He's a monster for doing what he did to my baby, and I don't think I can ever forgive him for that," Jazmine admitted.

" I would have been happier if he would have gone to prison and found help there. I feel like he cheated me out. He put me through all of that pain just to choose the easy way out. In the end, he gets peace while I live to suffer, It just isn't fair,"Jazmine expressed.

"How could he have done something so selfish? He used to tell me invariably that he loved me, and that he wanted to change. Why didn't he do what he was supposed to do? Jazmine exclaimed, her face was filled with snot and tears.

" He didn't love me at all," Jazmine added through sobs

Huey finally understood she wasn't upset because she was still in love with him. She was upset because she felt betrayed that he would constantly tell her he loved her enough to change, then turn around and end his life.

Manuel never got the punishment he deserved and Jazmine never got the justice she deserved. Alternatively, he gets to rest while Jazmine loses sleep because she has to deal with the damage he has done.

"Coward" Huey mumbled to himself, but then he recalled the damage he had done to Jazmine.

Manuel was a coward, but isn't he one as well? He had no intellect to judge when he was just as bad as Manuel. Because of him, Jazmine lost their child, at least, that's what he believes. He still doesn't know what happened to their child.

The idea of it made him angry, so angry that he couldn't control himself when he said,

"Why did you leave Woodcrest knowing you were carrying my seed?" Huey questioned.

Jazmine wiped her tears and looked at him in confusion.

"What?"

"When you were first pregnant with me, why didn't you tell me? You simply left without my consent, without me knowing that you were carrying my child. I mean you called, but how the fuck was I supposed to know you were calling to me to inform me that you were pregnant?" Huey exclaimed.

" You gave up just like that. Was it because it wasn't mine? I know you were calling Ceaser a couple times, I bet you were fucking him too? Is that why you left, to go be with him!" Huey shouted, getting himself angry over the situation.

Jazmine made a sound of disgust, then she slammed her hands on the bed.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Jazmine said in an aggressive spirit. Before Huey could say a word, she stood up and took hold of the nearest thing close to her and,

"Are you fucking kidding me!" Jazmine shouted, throwing her brush at Huey.

"Jazmine, calm down," Huey said, elevating his hands up to block the brush from hitting his face.

"How fucking dare you say that as if I didn't fucking try to tell you!" Jazmine hollered.

"You're the fucking idiot who decided to use me for sex then tell me to pretend that I didn't know you!" Jazmine shouted.

"You're the fucking idiot who demanded that I never lay one foot on your doorstep. And You're the fucking idiot who avoided my calls and my existence!"Jazmine hollered, jabbing his chest.

"Alright, you're right, but"

"No! You don't get to talk anymore. For your information, I only slept with Ceaser once. The only reason I spoke to him is because he was the only person, other than your grandfather, that called to see if I was okay," Jazmine confirmed.

"Jaz-"

" I sent you a fucking text message stating that I was pregnant, the same night I had found out. I even took a fucking picture of the test. And you know what's even more fucked up?" She laughed bitterly.

"When I realized you weren't replying to my text, I was so enraged that I smashed the test apart. And as I was bringing the trash out, I spotted Amelia wearing stripper clothes, walking towards your house," Jazmine revealed.

Feeling used

But I'm

Still missing you

"And you know what she did? She walked over to me and bragged about the great sex you two had. You accused me of sleeping with Caesar, but you were sleeping with Amelia even during the time we slept together!" Jazmine shouted, once again allowing her tears to spill.

And I can't

See the end of this

Just wanna feel your kiss

Against my lips

"Jazmine, I didn't mean"

" How could you make time to phone her, but you couldn't read my fucking text, or did you read but didn't care?" Jazmine exclaimed.

And now all this time

Is passing by

But I still can't seem to tell you why

Huey thought about it, at the time he saw that Jazmine had texted him, but he didn't bother to read them because he was still mad at her. And then instead, he answered Amelia's call and invited her over to have sex.

But what confused him the most was when he finally did check Jazmine's text, he didn't find anything but the old text messages of her pleading him to call her or come see her. He never viewed a text stating she was pregnant and he never saw the picture either.

" I was so devastated. I couldn't believe you didn't care, I never believed you would hurt me like that. I was so hurt that I wanted to die, and then I tried to hang myself, but when I attempted, I failed," Jazmine said in a whimpering tone.

"And so, I realized how selfish I was acting, so I packed my things and I left that same night," Jazmine revealed. Huey was heartbroken, he didn't know Jazmine tried to commit suicide because of him.

"Jazmine I'm sorry," Huey said in a faint voice. He took hold of her arms, but she slapped him.

It hurts me every time I see you

Realize how much I need you

"No, you're not sorry! You're guilty because you know You never truly loved me! You only loved Amelia!"Jazmine shouted.

I hate you I love you

I hate that I love you

"You should have seen the look she had when she saw me. She was by your window wearing the same shirt you used to let me wear, smiling at me because she stole the only person I had left!"Jazmine said in a broken voice.

Don't want to, but I can't put

Nobody else above you

"I have no memory of what happened to my parents, but I know they weren't around and you were the only one that I truly had. And once I saw that I officially lost you, even as a friend. I left and never came back," Jazmine admitted.

I hate you I love you

I hate that I want you

Huey couldn't believe what he was hearing, Amelia saw Jazmine leave, and she didn't say anything. Of course, she wouldn't, but he couldn't believe Amelia had known.

Wait a minute, He thought as he came to a realization.

The night Amelia came to his room, immediately, she asked if she could use his phone because she had claimed that she unexpectedly left her phone, and she wanted to make sure to let her mom know she was sleeping over.

He remembers her taking a long time to even establish the call, it seemed as of she was looking for something. When he asked her if she was going to make the call or not, that's when she hurried and dialed the number.

She must have deleted Jazmine's text which also means she knew about Jazmine's pregnancy.

Now that he thinks about it, she used to joke and say

"Jazmine is probably swimming like a whale by now"

Huey never understood her and when he asked her, she stated "oh, just an inner joke, you wouldn't get it." she would say.

Huey was out of words, he didn't know what to say because everything Jazmine was yelling at him about was true, except the part about him giving up loving her. He did give up caring because he let his anger get the best of him.

"Jazmine, Regardless of how angry I was at you during that time, if I would have known you were pregnant, I would have never ignored you. I would have been there through every step because I love you," Huey explained.

You want her, you need her

And I'll never be her

"You don't love me" Jazmine cried.

"Why did you hang up on me when I needed your help? When I was pregnant with Manuel and he was beating me, I called you for help. I begged you to help me and you just listened to my cries, then you hung up on me like I was nothing," Jazmine revealed.

All alone I watch you watch her

Like she's the only girl you've ever seen

"What!"Huey stated he was in shock of what she just revealed.

"Jazmine you know I would never do that to you, I would have helped you. it must have been Amelia that picked up because if I would have known I would have been there in a heartbeat" Huey shouted, getting more and more furious at the discovery.

You don't care you never did

You don't give a damn about me

"Fuck you!" Jazmine hollered, throwing yet another object at him. "I hate you!" She said, throwing another object at him.

Yeah all alone I watch you watch her

She's the only thing you've ever seen

And another

And another,

Shortly she was throwing everything she can grasp at Huey, who was desperately trying to calm her down.

How is it you never notice

That you are slowly killing me

"Jazmine enough! You're going to stress the baby,"Huey shouted.

I hate you I love you

"You didn't give a shit about the first one so don't pretend to give a fuck about this one!" Jazmine exclaimed.

I hate you that I love you

"Okay, now you're really pissing me off," Huey shouted.

Don't want to, but I can't put

Nobody else above you

"What are you going to do about it?" Jazmine shouted back, getting in Huey's face, not quite, because she was short but close enough.

I hate you I love you

"Hit me, I dare you to go to jail!" Jazmine hollered, smacking his chest.

I hate that I want you

"Don't be ridiculous, I'm not your husband!"Huey shouted, taking hold of her wrist to stop her from hitting him.

You want her, you need her

" Of course, you're not dead, yet,"Jazmine shouted, tearing away.

And I'll never be her

Suddenly, the door swung open,

"Cállate la boca!( shut the fuck up!)" Isabella shouted, slamming two frying pans together.

Don't try to explain your mind

I know what's happening here

The two stopped and covered their ears of the distressing sounds of pans clapping each other.

One minute it's love

And suddenly it's like a battlefield

"What the hell is going on here?"Isabella shouted.

"Are you two seriously fighting even after the doctor said no stress to the baby? You both should be ashamed of yourselves, yelling and fighting like children!"Isabella shouted furiously, raising her hands.

"He threatened to hit me!"Jazmine shouted.

One word turns into a war

Why is it the smallest things that tear us down?

"WHAT! There you are lying again," Huey shouted.

"You're the fucking king of lying!"Jazmine shouted.

"Watch your tone with me Jazmine" Huey warned.

"Watch your face before I-"Jazmine threatened.

"Alright, Alright, that's enough!"Isabella shouted, clapping the pans together again

"Huey, GO now!" Isabella demanded.

My world's nothing when you don't

I'm not here without a shield

Can't go back now

"I'm not going anywhere, I have my rights," Huey protested.

"I don't care what rights you own, leave Huey, now!" Isabella demanded.

Both hands, tied behind my back with nothing

"Listen, of course, I'm not saying go away for good, but if you want to show that you care about your baby, then I advised you to leave, " Isabella advised.

"The shouting, the fighting will only upset her more" Isabella explained.

Huey blew his breath, but he knew Isabella was right.

"Fine, I'll leave. I have to be there for Malcolm's shower anyway," Huey stated. " Jazmine, we will discuss this later in a more civil manner. I apologize for raising my voice at you," Huey stated.

"How about we discuss this like never!" Jazmine remarked, crossing her arms.

Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again

Why we gotta fall for it now

Huey inhaled deeply. He was really growing tired of Jazmine's smart mouth, but instead, he turned towards the door.

"Whatever," he stated, walking out the room.

I never meant to start a war

You know I never wanna hurt you

"That's right Huey! Run back to your perfect soulmate. You and Amelia are meant for each other!"Jazmine hollered, but the pain was written all over her face.

Don't even know what we're fighting for

"Jazmine, suficiente!( enough) "Isabella shouted.

Why does love always feel like a battlefield

A battlefield, a battlefield?

Huey didn't respond, he just left and slammed the door behind him.

Why does love always feel like a battlefield

A battlefield, a battlefield?

Jazmine was so upset, she attempted to run after him, so she could, somehow, in her own words " break his car", but Isabella grabbed her and pulled her back into the room.

Why does love always feel like

Jazmine shouted at Isabella but then realized it wasn't worth it, plus she was out of breath.

Can't swallow our pride

Neither of us wanna raise that flag

Finally, Jazmine calmed down, only now she was crying obnoxiously saying "Huey doesn't love me"

If we can't surrender then we both gonna lose

What we had, oh no

Jazmine was like a whole rollercoaster then Isabella pointed to the ultrasound picture and warned her that she's hurting her baby, which made Jazmine calm down completely.

Once Jazmine officially stopped crying, Isabella put on an old-fashioned film on and made Jazmine some warm cinnamon milk which put her straight to sleep.


Amelia looked fabulous wearing an emerald green, trumpet sweetheart mermaid dress with a chapel train. For the first time, she wore her hair in a weave giving her 14 inches of wavy hair.

She wore the color green and pink lipstick as a tribute to Jazmine DuBois since this will be the night of her last.

She couldn't wait, but the party had just begun. When her guest arrived, she expected to catch everyone's eye. She looked so sensational in her dress even with the baby weight. Instead of everyone telling her how beautiful she looked, they were more concerned about Malcolm.

Amber had dressed him in a little infant size suit with a necktie. Amelia couldn't lie her son was so good-looking, but he wasn't as handsome as Huey and that's what pissed her off the most.

She wanted Malcolm to look identical to Huey so she could see the hurt look on Jazmine's face.

Too bad Kenneth had to ruin it for her.

"Wow, you look different, " Denise said, remaining firm in front of her.

"You came!" Amelia exclaimed, hugging her tightly.

Denise slowly backed away.

"I just came from Malcolm "Denise stated. "He's my godson, remember?" She stated.

"I know that, but listen, Denise, I can explain," Amelia said.

" Why did you do it?" Denise asked. "Why did you sleep with some other man behind Huey's back then be upset when he does the same?" She demanded.

Amelia made a facial expression of embarrassment, "Can we talk about this privately?" She asked.

"Please," she pleaded.

Denise rolled her eyes slightly. "Fine, but you got two minutes," Denise stated.

"That's all I need," Amelia said, guiding her to her bedroom.


"Alright, what's up,"Denise said, planting her hands hips.

Amelia breathed in and out, then she answered,

" When Huey and I got married, I felt like the luckiest girl on earth. Everything was perfect, at least, that's what I believed. You see, Jazmine has been constantly on the back of his mind," Amelia revealed.

"There were times when we would be in a restaurant and Huey would see a girl that resembles Jazmine's look and literally in front of me, he would stare them down, I even caught him looking at their asses,"Amelia mentioned.

"And every time the media would talk about Jazmine or if he would envision her on television kissing a guy, he would flip out, and be in a bad mood. And I use to catch him looking at old photos of him and Jazmine on his computer.''Amelia revealed.

"And you know what, one time Huey was in the shower and his telephone was ringing and this bitch actually called,"

"I was so outraged that I hung up on her and I never told him because I was so hurt,"Amelia revealed.

Denise gasped she never knew that.

"What didn't you tell me about this?" she inquired.

" I was too humiliated. He began going on his business trips and he would tell me to stay home, I kept thinking about that phone call and I assumed he was sleeping with her because he was always going out of town,"Amelia revealed.

"That fucking slut," Denise remarked.

"Denise, you know how it feels to be lonely, remember you thought about cheating on Riley, and I encourage you not too. well, I had a moment like that except, I did it because I reckoned he was doing it too," Amelia lied.

"I see where you're coming from, but it still doesn't make it right, you could have handled it differently" Denise stated.

"I know, I just wanted to feel good again. When Huey would come home he's always too tired to have sex and he had this strange smell to him like he was with another woman," Amelia lied.

"Oh my god! So there was another woman? Or was it Jazmine?"Denise exclaimed.

"I Don't think it was Jazmine, maybe he was messing with women that were similar to her," Amelia stated.

"Why didn't you confront him and matter of fact, why didn't you leave Huey and be with Dr. Kenneth," Denise asked.

Amelia snorted loudly "Would you leave Riley if he did the same? And of course, I'm not going to leave the man I'm in love with, and I didn't have feelings for Kenneth. In fact, I tried to end things with him once I realized I was pregnant with Huey," Amelia stated.

"But he wouldn't leave me alone; he kept blackmailing me. That's why Huey caught us in bed because Kenneth came by the house and he demanded me to have sex with him or he will tell Huey about us," Amelia revealed.

"Why didn't you tell me I would have helped you!"Denise exclaimed.

"I didn't want to risk it and plus I thought I had it under control. but he wouldn't leave me alone because he thought the baby was his, but that's impossible since we only slept together that one weekend and we used condoms," Amelia lied.

Denise couldn't believe her ears, she was still upset with Amelia for sleeping around in the first place but she understood.

"Please don't hate me. You're my only friend, I love you like a sister I never had. I'm sorry I disappointed you. please, I don't want to lose you, I already lost Huey. He asked for a divorce, he's leaving me" Amelia exclaimed, crying real tears.

" Amelia I don't hate you, I love you too. You're still my sister no matter what" Denise said, embracing her.

"I thought you were a hypocrite, but now that you explained yourself, I completely understand and I never want you to keep anything from me ever again, you got that?" Denise demanded, hugging her tightly.

Amelia nodded but she smiled widely as they hugged. Once they pulled away Amelia's expression change back to sad.

"Thank you for understanding" Amelia stated

"No problem, and you do look amazing" Denise stated, looking at her with approval.

"Why thank you darling," Amelia said in a diva manner.

Denise giggled then she cleared her throat.

" I felt the tension at the hospital, I can't believe how disrespectful Huey is becoming. Barbie did a number on him," she remarked.

"Yeah, she sure did" Amelia stated sadly.

" So, how are you feeling about all of this? What are you going to do? What's going to happen with Malcolm?" Denise asked.

"I don't know, but I guess I have to deal with it, he loves her, so we split our finances and share custody," Amelia said.

" But truly I love Huey, but I love him enough to finally let go" Amelia lied, she wasn't letting Huey go over Jazmine's dead body, literally.

"I'm so sorry this had to happen, I wish the both of you could work this out maybe go to marriage counseling" Denise suggested.

"Denise it's useless, he's in love with her and he always has and he always will," Amelia said, hurt in her voice because that was true.

"It just isn't fair, I wish there was something I could do,"Denise stated.

Don't worry I'm handling that bitch now, Amelia thought

" Yeah me too, but it's over," Amelia said sadly.

It's not over yet, she thought.

"Where's Huey anyway, Malcolm is still his son. He should be here," Denise exclaimed.

" Hmm, that's a good question "Amelia stated, looking suspicious. "All I know, he better come"

"He'll come. give him time, come on, let's go get the baby," Denise advised, trying not to upset her.

"Okay," Amelia said, walking along with Denise

He better not be with that bitch then the plan would be ruined! Amelia thought.


Could it be you calling me down?

My foolish heart turns at the stars

Huey sat in the car on the midriff of the road. He was supposed to be on his way back to his mansion for the baby shower, which he felt was pointless since Amelia already had everything she demanded.

All that I am is all that you see

You don't need nobody else,

and you're putting this all on me, forgive me

He didn't mind having a party for Malcolm but he knew she was only having the party to gather attention.

He knew she probably had over 200 people there, people she didn't even know, she always wanted the center of attention.

"Where are you!"An angry text from Amelia read.

"What are you doing!" She sent another text.

To answer her question, he was doing what he told himself he wouldn't do again, drinking. He held a bottle of rose by his side, but he wasn't drunk, he wasn't that stupid.

There's a time and a place for all this

This is not the place for all this

Is there a reason why you're saying all this?

He was just stressed because he had realized the truth behind the woman that he married. How could he not reach out to Jazmine when she needed him the most.

And can we talk about it later?

Instead, he was sleeping around with Amelia while Jazmine was trying to hang herself.

He can't conceive of how he would have felt if he discovered that Jazmine had killed herself, all because he wouldn't listen.

I've gotta right my wrongs

With you is where I belong

And because of his foolishness, Jazmine most likely lost their child due to the stress and pain he causes her.

You've been down from the go, recognition is what you want

And it's something that I should know

He was wrong to yell at Jazmine the way he did. He was still more wrong when he accused her of sleeping with Ceaser again.

Something that I should know

All the things that you went through,

girl I never meant to put you through it twice

He should have simply listened to her instead he got her upset now she's probably crying her eyes out.

Tell me how can I right my wrongs

That's something that I should know

All the things that we been through,

girl I never meant to put you through it twice

She probably believed he didn't care because the hidden emotion in his face when he discovered the truth. But on the inside, it killed him.

say you don't need nobody else

Feels like you don't got me

so you feel like you've been by yourself

I've been feeling kinda down myself

At once when he was alone with his sorrows, he could express the pain he felt by drinking. He didn't care anymore, he was disgusted with himself.

I've been going through it as well

Girl, I guess time will tell

That's the problem, I ain't got any left

There's somethings I can't help

All this time, it was Amelia.

She knew Jazmine was pregnant

She knew Jazmine had left

And most of all, she knew Jazmine was getting abused.

But you would make the time for me

Oh, isn't that something that I should know?

He was shocked and devastated when he found out Jazmine had tried to call him for help and once more he failed. Though still blamed himself for being so blind, it wasn't fully his fault, It was Amelia's.

This whole time, she's been playing him like a puppet, he wonders what else she did to prevent him from Jazmine.

Something that I should know

All the things that you went through,

girl I never meant to put you through it twice

He delivers a feeling there's more he doesn't know and he was going to find out now! Huey turned on the engine and thrust out the bottle of liquor, it was the time he took responsibility for his actions.

Tell me how can I right my wrongs

That's something that I should know

He wasn't running short to become a drunk, especially since he had a baby on the way. He wasn't going to let Jazmine and the baby down anymore, this was his second chance and he wasn't failing to blow it.

That's something that I should know

All the things that we went through,

girl I never meant to put you through it twice

But first he was proceeding to start by confronting Amelia and he was going to make sure he gave her a piece of his mind.

Could it be you calling me down?


Jazmine awakened from her sleep and once again she found herself alone. There was a note on the bed from Isabella notifying her that she had to do a quick errand.

As Jazmine was steaming up her tea, she sat at the table and thought about the fight she had with Huey. She couldn't believe he would put the blame on her as if it was her fault.

He was the one that avoided her, he told her that she meant nothing to him. If he would have shown that he cared she wouldn't have left the way she did.

She began to weep once more at the thought of her lost child. She can't believe she can't remember what actually happened, she keeps having flashbacks of herself taking a pill, then falling to the floor and bleeding.

Did she have an abortion?

When Jazmine was younger she was against abortions. She thought it was evil, she didn't understand why someone would get rid of something so beautiful. So during those times, abortion would have been the last thing on her mind, especially if she knew it was Huey's child.

"Why can't I remember?" Jazmine sobbed, laying her head on the table.

She continued to cry hopelessly, all she ever wanted was to be happy with Huey. How did all of this occur? Did someone put a curse on her? Was she stuck in a life of bad luck?

She lost two babies and her biggest fear was that she was going to lose her baby, she didn't want to lose her little girl. She didn't understand the connection she felt for her baby. She didn't understand how she could suddenly love someone she had yet to meet, but she loves her baby and she wants to protect her.

As soon she got up to pour her tea, she heard the sound of the doorbell

Ding Dong!


Isabella rolled her eyes as she reached Richard's doorstep. He had called her stating that it was urgent.

She presumed it had something to do with the case she had against Amelia, so she quickly made her way down here.

She hopes whatever he has to tell her, he tells her fast because she doesn't like the thought of leaving Jazmine alone. Shortly, Richard opened the doorway dressed in a suit. His hair was brushed down neatly and he smelled like men's cologne.

"What's the occasion?" Isabella asked, looking at him in confusion.

"Follow me," Richard stated, taking her arm and leading her inside. He led her towards his balcony and what she saw caught her by surprise.

"Richie, wha-" Isabella stopped mid-sentence at the sight of a round dinner table, covered with a dove white table cloth.

On the table, unscented candles and two champagne glasses of white vino. The table was set property and elegant and soft, sensual latin music was playing in the background.

"I wanted to do something extra for you. I recognize you're overwhelmed by this, but" Richie said.

"Richie this is wonderful, but I need to go home to Jazmine"

" Please Bella, sit and enjoy this. You're always working so hard and caring for Jazmine. Don't you think you need at least one break?" Richard said, sitting her down.

"For your information, unlike Amelia, Jazmine is kind to me and she doesn't make me do things for her. I want to. I'm like her,"Isabella corrected, feeling offended.

" Her mother, I know,"Richard said..

"You love her, I understand, and I apologize that I offended you," Richard stated softly.

"I took my time on this dinner, could you please have one dinner with me, then you can travel back to Jazmine," Richard requested.

Isabella looked down at her glass plate, she smiled at the rose placed there.

"Fine, but one dinner!"Isabella demanded.

" Anything for you, my love," Richard said, kissing her hand.

Isabella felt her cheeks burning with shame.

"Richie, I thought I told you"

"I know that you don't feel comfortable, but Isabella I love you. I can't hide these emotions anymore, it's time for me to show you how serious I am about you" Richie said, standing in front of her.

"Richard We"

"I was going to wait until after dinner to do this, but,"Richard said, kneeling in front of her.

Isabella's eyes widened and she felt her heart skipping because she knew just what was about to happen.

She started breathing heavily, she was out of words.

"R-r-richie, you, you, we, I" Isabella stuttered.

Richard smiled and held her hand, but Before he could get the chance to pull out the box that held the ring, the door knocked violently.

Isabella jumped up "¿Quién es? (who's that?)She exclaimed.

"?No sé, pero espero aquí( I don't know but wait here) okay?Richard said calmly.

"No Richie, I don't think it's safe!" Isabella warned.

"No te preocupes, lo tengo todo bajo control(Do not worry, I have everything under control) Richard assured her by sitting her down.

Isabella nodded her head as he made his way towards the front door.

For some reason she felt like something bad was going to happen, she could feel it in her gut.

Richard grabbed his gun as he reached the door, he stood in behind the door as he unlocked it.


Ding !

Ding!

Ding !

Dong!

" Hold on, damn it" Jazmine shouted as she walked towards the doorway with her cup of tea.

"Someone just better had died!"Jazmine complained.

She was so vexed by the door bell she didn't even bother to check to see who it was. Without thinking, she spread the door and,


The door swung open to expose a woman who looked as if she was in her late twenties. She was breathing roughly and she seemed as if she was distressed.

"Rich, if you don't point that gun down!" She yelled.

"Beth, what are you doing here?," Richard asked, placing his gun down.

Before Beth could say a word, Isabella walked towards them,

"Lo que en nombre de Dios que está pasando?(What in God 's name is going on?)"Isabella exclaimed.

"You must be Isabella? Hi, I'm Bethany" Beth stated, then she turned to Richard.

" Rich, why haven't you been answering my damn calls!" she yelled.

"Wait? who are you?"Isabella asked, feeling jealous.

"Beth, I enjoined you to stay at Amelia's, get back there you're going to blow your cover!," Richard demanded.

"Oh, you must be the" nanny," Isabella said. "What's going on, did you get a confession?" Isabella asked.

"That's why I'm here, I've been trying to ring you to warn you! I have more than a confessio-" Beth explained.

"Wait, what are you talking about?"Richard and Isabella said at the same time, cutting her off.

Beth conducted a huge breath and her eyes had fear in them.

"I think the girl is in danger," she averred.

"Wait, wait, what girl?" Isabella shouted.

"You're friend, Jazmine. You must hurry to her right away before he gets to her first!" Beth exclaimed.

"Hold on, slow down! Who exactly are you talking about?" Richard asked.

Isabella stood motionlessly, she didn't know what to do, she was afraid of what was near to come out of Beth's mouth.

"I overheard Mrs. Freeman on the phone. I don't know who she was talking to, but she kept asking if the person found her diary and she, and she," Beth stated, feeling out of breath.

"And she what!" Isabella shouted, shaking her shoulders.

"The hit man! He's going to kill Jazmine! as of Now!" She exclaimed.

Isabella's eyes widened in tremendous terror.


Jazmine opened the door to a tall, heavy-set black man.

"Verizon Cable!" The man called out cheerfully, but his voice was extremely mysterious.

Jazmine examined the man's appearance. He was a menacing looking man with medium brown skin. He wore a scarlet cap with a matching shirt that read Verizon. In his hand, he carried a box with the same label.

She couldn't help but notice the scars on his hands. She looked up at him and noticed he also had scars on his face with a teardrop tattoo on his left eye. His lips were grim and his teeth were chipped.

"Uhm, I'm sorry, but who are you? And I didn't arrange any, "she said but was cut off.

"I'm here on the behalf of, " he said, looking at the label on the box.

"Isabella Gracia, I'm here to install the cable she ordered" he claimed.

"Oh really, at this time of the day?"Jazmine asked suspiciously. She never heard of a cable guy coming after 7pm. They always come during the daytime.

"It was a busy day today, " he said, sounding as if he was becoming impatient.

"Are you going to let me in?" He asked, looking at her with those murderous eyes.

It was something about his eyes that told Jazmine that he couldn't be trusted. She looked ahead of him and realized that there wasn't any sign of the Verizon company car. Immediately, she knew he wasn't a cable guy.

On the Inside, she was freaking out, but she had to remain calm. She looked at the man who looked at her dangerously.

She offered him a small smile, "I'm sorry, I wasn't notified to expect you, so, unfortunately, you're going to have to come another time," Jazmine stated politely.

"I ain't come here for nothing!" He yelled, his split flew in her face.

Jazmine made a sound of disgust and wiped her face.

"Considerably, you're not welcome to come in!" she hollered. "Leave my house before I call the fucking police" Jazmine shouted, she was beginning to become impatient herself.

"Fuck this!" He said, removing his cap and showing her his gun.

"Let me in now," He yelled, but Jazmine threw her mug of hot tea in his face.

"Aah! You bitch!" He screamed, covering his burning face.

Jazmine pushed him and slammed the door shut, and locked it.

"I'm going to kill you bitch!" He shouted.

Jazmine pressed the emergency button that was on the security system and led towards the kitchen to find a weapon.


"How could you allow this to happen! Why did you trick me into coming to your stupid dinner!"Isabella shouted, hitting Richard's seat.

"Nunca debería haber dejado , Dios, por favor, no dejes que nada le suceda a Jazmine o el bebé!("I should never have left, God, please do not let anything happen to Jazmine or baby!)" Isabella cried

" Cálmate Isabella, todo estará bien( Calm down Isabella, everything will be fine). Beth informed the police, we will get to"Richard assured, but was cut off.

"No, me digas lo que debo hacer! Usted conduce este maldito auto ahora! ¡Con rapidez! ¡Ir! ¡Ir! ¡Ir! ¡Ir!(Do not tell me what to do! You drive this damn car now! Quickly! Go! Go! Go! Go!)" Isabella demanded.

She couldn't contain the tears that were running down her face or her body that was shaking.

She prays that they make it in time.

She tried calling Huey, only he wouldn't answer.

Her worst fear was coming to her, it felt the same as when she discovered the murder of her daughter.

It's been a long day without you, my friend

Isabella was cooking her famous soup for her oldest daughter Angelica, who was aching from a bad cold.

Poor baby, she supposed as she heard her coughing roughly.

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

Right when she was about to check on Angelica, she got a call from Celeste.

We've come a long way from where we began

She felt her heart jump and she smiled widely as she promptly answered the telephone.

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

"Celeste, you called!" She shouted. She hasn't spoken to Celeste in a while. She was constantly busy with her boyfriend Jose.

Why'd you have to leave so soon?

Two months ago, they had rented an apartment together in Tuscan, Arizona. Isabella was upset that she would go so far.

Why'd you have to go?

She barely got a chance to see Angelica because she was always on campus, So it was difficult for her when Celeste left, but she was proud of her.

Celeste had stopped hanging around the crazy girl and she wasn't in her wild stage anymore.

She had finally got herself together.

Why'd you have to leave me when I needed you the most?

"Hola, mama," Celeste said in her gentle voice. "Te echo de menos(I miss you)" she stated.

Isabella felt her eyes moisten with tears.

'Cause I don't really know how to tell ya

"Oh Celeste, Yo te extraño Mas(I miss you more!)" Isabella shouted.

Without feeling much worse

" ¿Que estas haciendo?(what are you doing?)"¿Cuando vendrás a casa?(When you're arriving home)" She asked randomly.

"Mama, Más despacio, por favor(slow down, please,)" Celeste said, giggling at her.

"Estoy comiendo panqueques( I'm eating pancakes)" she stated.

"Tengo que decirte algo, es importante( I have to tell you something, it is important)" she added.

"¿Que esta pasando?( what's going on?)" Isabella asked.

I know you're in a better place

"¿Estas embarazada?(you are pregnant )" Isabella asked, touching her chest.

"¡De ninguna manera!(No way!)" Celeste shouted then she laughed.

Isabella let out her breath in relief.

"José me pidió que me casara con él( Joseph asked me to marry him)she announced.

But it's always gonna hurt

Isabella felt a wave of sadness, she wanted to be happy for her daughter, but she couldn't help but to feel like she was moving too fast. She wanted her daughter to come back home.

Carry on

But instead of shutting down her dreams, she said.

"Ay Dios Mio!(oh my god!)" She exclaimed.

Give me all the strength I need to carry on

"Eso es maravilloso!( That is wonderful)" she said in a falsely excited voice.

"Ma, Sé que usted no es feliz para mí(I know you are not happy for me)"Celeste stated, she knew her mother so well.

Isabella sighs deeply "lo siento mucho( I am so sorry)" she apologized.

"Mamá es también( it's alright mama)," She said calmly.

"Usted es triste que no estoy en casa pero tengo una sorpresa para ti ( you're sad that I'm not home, but I have a surprise for you)" she stated.

"José y yo estamos llegando a vivir contigo(Joseph and I are coming to live with you!)" She exclaimed.

Isabella screamed and shrilled in excitement.

Gracias Jesús por responder a mis oraciones!( thank you, Jesus, for answering my prayers!)" She shouted out.

Mi pequeña princesa es volver a casa!( My little princess is back home!)" She exclaimed.

It's been a long day without you my friend

Celeste giggled at her mother's happiness.

"No puedo esperar para mostrar el anillo jose me trajo!( I can not wait to show you the ring Joseph brought me)" she shouted.

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

" Mamá , él era muy romántico. Es una historia muy divertida, no puedo esperar para compartirla con ustedes y Angélica.(Mom, it was very romantic. It's a very funny story, I can not wait to share with you and Angelica.)" She explained.

"No puedo esperar para que usted consiga aquí( I can not wait for you to get here)" Isabella stated in a crack voice, She was so emotional.

"Mamá, por favor, no llores entonces voy a llorar(Mamá, please, don't cry, then I will cry)"Celeste stated in a sad voice.

"Voy a venir mañana, tendrá que hacer que se sienta mejor?( I'll come tomorrow, will have to make you feel better?)Celeste suggested.

Isabella gasped dramatically.

"¡Sí! Eso es perfecto y tu hermana está aquí!(Yes! That is perfect and your sister is here!)"Isabella exclaimed.

It was Celeste's turn to gasp "Angélica allí?( Angelica there?)" she exclaimed.

"Sí, sí, pero ella está enferma(Yes, Yes but she is sick)" Isabella explained.

" Mi pobre bebé cogido un resfriado(My poor baby caught a cold)" Isabella stated, remembering that she had to prepare her soup.

"No te preocupes .Voy a tomar el buen cuidado de ella( Oh, do not worry. I'll take good care of her). Celeste stated softly.

Isabella smiled and Celeste always loved caring for people.

"Cuando ella se siente mejor. Podemos hablar de mi boda . Mamá, tú eres mi planificador de la boda(When she feels better. We can talk about my wedding. Mom, you are my wedding planner)"Celeste stated.

Isabella squealed and clapped like a little girl.

"Oh, estoy tan emocionada! Por favor, date prisa casa, por favor!(Oh, I'm so excited! Please hurry home, please!)" Isabella pleaded.

We've come a long way from where we began

" Estaré en casa antes de que te des cuenta( I'll be home before you know it)Celeste stated.

"Mamá, tengo que ir, pero te llamaré mañana cuando estoy en el aeropuerto(Mom, I have to go, but I'll call tomorrow when I'm at the airport) she said.

Isabella whined in disappointment "Está bien , dígale a José dije hola y buenas noches!( okay, tell Joseph I said hello and goodnight")" she said.

"Es de mañana aquí!( Ma, it is morning here) She exclaimed, then laughed aloud.

"Oh bien, hola, Buenos días!(oh well, hello, good morning!") Isabella shouted, laughing aloud.

Celeste put Jose on the phone and he shouted "¡Buenos días! ¡Suegra!( Good morning, mother in law)"

We've come a long way from where we began

They all laughed then finally Celeste got back on the phone.

"Adiós mamá, Te Amo( bye mama, I love you)" she said.

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

"No digas adiós, te veré pronto, te amo más(do not say goodbye, see you soon, I love you more)"Isabella stated.

When I see you again

Later that night...

Oh-oh-oh oh, oh oh oh-oh

Oooh

Isabella woke up to hear the telephone ringing, she was so tired, she didn't want to answer, but then got up.

How do I breathe without you

I'm feeling so cold

"It must be Celeste!" she stated, running towards the phone excitedly. As shortly as she answered she shouted

"Celeste you called!" Like she always does.

I'll be waiting right here for ya

Till the day you're home

Only it wasn't Celeste.

"Hello, is this the mother of Celeste Gracia Hernandez?" A man inquired.

Isabella felt a bad spirit in her stomach.

Carry on

" Yes, this is her mother, who are you? Where's my daughter?" She asked in fear.

Give me all the strength I need

to carry on

"I'm Bruce and I'm an officer of the Arizona police department, is there any way I could talk to you in person" he asked.

"Where's my daughter? Is everything alright, she was arrested?" Isabella exclaimed.

" What's her bail, I can pay it, I'll be on the plane at that place now!" Isabella shouted, getting dressed.

"Angelica, Despertarse( wake up)" Isabella shouted.

"Tenemos que conseguir Celeste, ella está en problemas(we have to get Celeste, she's in trouble!)" Isabella shouted.

"Mrs. Hernandez or Gracia, please have a seat, there is something you must know"the officer warned.

So let the light guide your way

"it's Gracia, What's going on, could I speak with my daughter now!" Isabella demanded, growing impatient.

"I don't know how to say this, but I'm calling because we believe that" the police stated, but he hesitated.

"Believe what? What is it!" Isabella shouted.

"Please, calm down,"the officer said.

"Don't tell me to calm down, I want to talk with my daughter now!" Isabella demanded, she didn't understand.

"I'm sorry, but I can't manage that because unfortunately, we found her along with her boyfriend, Jose Ramirez" he stated.

Hold every memory as you go

"I'm regretful to say this, but we believe your daughter was murdered" he explained.

And every road you take

Isabella felt like her heart stopped and she felt dizzy.

will always lead you home, home

"What, you, what?" She said in a vague voice.

It's been a long day without you my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

The police officer sigh, " I didn't really want to discuss this over the telephone, but a neighbor said they heard screaming so they called.

We've come a long way from where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again

When we arrived your daughter along with her boyfriend was in bed, stabbed to death, I'm very sorry " the police officer stated as if he didn't care.

Oh-oh-oh oh, oh-oh oh-oh

Oooh

"Mrs. Gracia, we need you to identify the body, Mrs. Gracia, Mrs. Gracia are you there?" He asked desperately.

But Isabella had already sunk to the floor.

Why'd you have to leave so soon?

As the officer yell through the phone she sat in shock.

Why'd you have to go?

"Ma! Que Paso? (what happened), Ma!"Angelica shouted, kneeling down to her.

She grabbed her mother's shoulders, shaking her, but she wasn't responsive.

"Ma!" Angelica shouted then she picked up the phone, but the person had already got off the phone.

"¿Qué pasó con la Celeste? ¿Cuál es el problema?(Mom, what happened to Celeste? What is the problem?"She asked calmly, sitting on the floor with her mother.

Why'd you have to leave me

Isabella attempted to speak, but it wouldn't come out her mouth. Her lips quivered because she didn't want to pronounce the words,

"She's dead"

She just remained silent and allowed her tears to tell Angelica that her little sister was gone.

Her little princess, was gone

When I needed you the most?

Isabella already lost two people she loved, she can't lose another.

"Bella, we will get there if not the police will, but Jazmine and the baby will make it!" Richard shouted, pressing along the gas harder. " Te lo prometo!"

Isabella kept shaking her head, she didn't consider his words. She called Jazmine's cell, but it was ringing. Every time it led straight to voicemail, she would growl and call again and again, and again.

Soon, Isabella was so frustrated she started crying hysterically.

Richard didn't witness Isabella like this since the death of Celeste, he knew if Jazmine didn't make it, Isabella was going to lose it.

He was racing the car so fast the police were chasing him, but that's exactly what he wanted.


I was born in a thunderstorm

I grew up overnight

I played alone

I played on my own

I survived

Lamilton was blasting at the doorway, but unfortunately, the door must have been built with a security system which automatically shuts down.

Hey

I wanted everything I never had

Like the love, that comes with light

I wore envy and I hated that

But I survived

He hollered feeling the strain of burns along his face, that tea was hot as hell. He was infuriated, he had never in his work field experience a hit as difficult as this woman. He felt humiliated that he was getting beat at his own game by a woman, a pregnant one.

I had a one-way ticket to a place where all the demons go

Where the wind don't change

And nothing in the ground can ever grow

He could hear the warning signal had gone off.

The police and paramedics will be here soon. He could just walk out, but he was so enraged that he had to kill this bitch.

Though he knew it would be useless, he kept charging at the door, then he shot at the window and to his surprise, the windows were bullet resistant.

"You fucking bitch!" He shouted, racing towards his car to grab his rifle.

He shot from a distance so he could take a better shot. After five shots the window was already beginning to crack.

He chuckled aloud as he came up with an idea to aim at the same spot to break it easily.

No hope, just lies

And you're taught to cry in your pillow

But I survived

"Shit" Jazmine cursed as she scrambled to find something that was stronger than a gun, but nothing was stronger than a gun.

I'm still breathing, I'm still breathing

I'm still breathing, I'm still breathing

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

She looked around the kitchen, but it was nothing she could defend herself with. Because no one trusted her, all sharp objects such as knives, razors, and even pens were hidden.

I found solace in the strangest place

Way in the back of my mind

I saw my life in a stranger's face

And it was mine

Her heart was ticking fast, but she didn't shed one tear because she had experienced worse than this, she was used to this feeling.

I had a one-way ticket to a place where all the demons go

Where the wind don't change

And nothing in the ground can ever grow

But she couldn't hide the concern that was running through her body and that fear was there because she was responsible for protecting another life, her child.

No hope, just lies

And you're taught to cry in your pillow

But I survived

She began to breathe heavier as she heard the strong blasting gunshots, she recognized that he would break into the house soon, she had to think fast.

I'm still breathing, I'm still breathing

I'm still breathing, I'm still breathing

She commenced to pull on her hair as she stressed, but then she spotted a fire extinguisher, bingo she thought.

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

I'm alive

It wasn't stronger than a gun, only she had a plan.


When Huey arrived at his mansion, he didn't yet bother to park his car. He pulled over in front and got out, leaving his phone in the car. He walked inside to see a load of people dancing and drinking, but it was in a classy manner.

He shook his head as he noticed most of the guests were business people that he only met once or twice. He didn't like the thought of mixing business with pleasure, he didn't like to see people that only cared about money in his home.

Though he was anxious to confront Amelia, he wasn't the type to cause a scene, so he began to usher out a few guests.

Equally, he was politely telling people to go home, he noticed a drunk woman holding a crying Malcolm, she was so drunk, she was attempting to feed him some of her wine.

Classy, so he reckoned.

Now, Huey snatched Malcolm from the woman's hands.

" What the hell is wrong with you!" He exclaimed, walking with Malcolm in his arms.

Malcolm was crying hysterically, but when he saw it was Huey, he calmed down. He was still crying a little, he must be hungry.

Huey went over to a quieter place which was his office and he prepared Malcolm one of the already made baby formula.

Huey sat down and appeared down at Malcolm, he looked at him with pleading eyes. Huey couldn't help but smile a little.

"Don't worry, I got you, " Huey stated softly as he fed him the bottle. Malcolm let out a sigh of relief as if he understood and closed his eyes.

Huey wasn't really good with children, so once Malcolm was finished, he didn't really know what else to do, so he ordered one of his new maids to look after him in his office while he went to find Amelia.


I knew you were

You were gonna come to me

Jazmine almost screamed when she heard the glass shatter, only she kept quiet. While the intruder was busy smashing the window, Jazmine was preparing her trap.

Once she was finished, she shut off all the lights and went into position.

And here you are

But you better choose carefully

The intruder finally managed to smash the window, and she could hear him laughing.

"Hahahaha! It's over now, I'm coming for you bitch!" he pronounced in a dangerous tone, as he climbed inside of the window. The sound of the alarm was stopped due to him breaking it.

Cause I, I'm capable of anything

Of anything and everything

Good now she'll be able to hear better, she supposed.

Jazmine stood behind the counter in the kitchen, holding the fire extinguisher.

Make me your Aphrodite

The same one she used to fog up the house. She wanted to make it hard for the intruder to see, but now she has begun to regret it since now she could hardly see.

Make me your one and only

"Damn, it's foggy as fuck in here" Lamilton exclaimed as he slowly walked forward.

"Come out! Come out! wherever you are!" He alleged in a jolly voice.

But don't make me your enemy, your enemy, your enemy

"Oh, so you wanna play hide and seek? Well, I like that game. Hope you found a safe hiding place" He stated, as he went to reload his gun but he had used up all his ammo.

So you wanna play with magic

"Fuck it," he stated, throwing his gun.

He kept on taunting Jazmine as he proceeded to look for her. He didn't need a weapon on a pregnant woman. He could easily end her with his bare hands.

Boy, you should know what you're falling for

Jazmine felt her forehead streaming with perspiration. She was so terrified that the iris of her eye was wobbling and twitching rapidly. Her heart was pounding so fast, she could have swore she heard her baby's heart.

Baby, do you dare to do this?

She could distinguish the intruder was getting closer because he was announcing everything he saw.

Are you ready for, ready for

"They got a waterfall in this bitch, " she heard him articulate.

She immediately knew he was referring to the water fountain which was closer to the kitchen.

"When I find you, I'm going to fuck you then I'm going to snap your little neck, then again, I'll just kill you first, then fuck you," he said with a hysterical laugh.

Jazmine almost gagged at his disgusting comment.

She hopes the police come soon because she didn't think she could hold it much longer. Her nausea was starting to bother her, but she ignored it.

She had to be strong for her child.

As she heard his footsteps coming closer, she closed her eyes tightly for a brief second and said a small prayer just as Isabella taught her.

A perfect storm, perfect storm

The minute she saw his boot step into the tile,

"Mary, protect me, " she whispered before swinging the fire extinguisher at him, striking his stomach.

She expected it to reach his face, but the man was a giant.

"Nice try, " he expressed, grabbing the fire extinguisher and throwing it.

He wasn't hurt by her attack, it was unbelievable.

Good thing Jazmine had a plan B, she ran away reaching the spot she wanted him to go.

Lamilton laughed, racing towards her, but he was in for a surprise when he suddenly slipped on the floor.

"What the fuck" he swore when he realized the floor was slippery filled with cooking oil.

Jazmine applied baking flour on her feet which explains why she didn't slip.

"You bitch!" Lamilton shouted as he scrambled to get up from the floor. Jazmine used the opportunity to make an attack.

Splash

" Aaaah!" he yelled as he felt his skin and eyes burning from the bleach Jazmine had thrown at him.

"I'm Gonna fucking kill you! I swear you fucking bitch!" He shouted.

"You're first," Jazmine said, pouring more bleach on him, but that was her mistake. Her eyes started burning on its own and she started to cough uncontrollably due to the fumes of the bleach she inhaled. It was so strong she couldn't take it any longer, she ran out the kitchen, still coughing. Her throat was sore and she was turning red.

She held her neck as she ran towards the fountain. She was in desperate need of water, but it was hard to concentrate with her eyes stinging.

She felt herself walking off balance. The moment she touched the water fountain, she felt a huge rough hand take hold of the roots of her hair,

"You thought this was over? Huh!"Lamilton hollered, yanking her by her hair.


When Huey finally spotted Amelia, he was surprised by her appearance. She looked totally different, wearing a long wavy weave and a ton of makeup. He was so disgusted with her. He couldn't help but conceive of her as hypocritical.

For years she talked trash about Jazmine being this artificial barbie, but now she's dressing like one. When Amelia spotted him she walked towards him in a drunk manner and slapped him.

"Where, where, have you been," She exclaimed.

Now Huey was even more tempestuous.

"You're here getting drunk with your minion?" Huey shouted, pointing at Denise who had passed out. "You have people that I don't even care about in my house. You call this a baby shower? not to mention, You have a stranger holding the baby, feeding him wine!"Huey shouted.

"You call yourself a mother, but you're a dreadful mother!" Huey shouted.

Amelia laughed loudly" And you call yourself a father?" She yelled back. "You don't even acknowledge him!" she charged.

" Maybe, I would if he was mine. I know he's not my son, but at least, I have the dignity to still care for him as if he were mine," Huey admitted.

"You on the other hand, ever since the baby left the hospital, you've been too lazy to care for him. Instead, you went on hiring these inexperienced nannies," Huey argued.

She giggled and took a sip of her wine.

"You're the one that's supposed to be caring for him. You're his mother for God's sake act like one!" Huey shouted, knocking the glass of wine from her hands.

"How about you start acting like my Goddamn husband! All you care about is your whore, well guess what? She's going to get what she deserves!"Amelia shouted.

"Speaking of someone getting what they deserve, I know everything. I know you were the one that scared Jazmine away. In fact, you saw her leave!"Huey revealed.

Amelia's eyes widened and she breathed deeply

"I can't believe you actually sat there and watched me struggle to find her when you," Huey said, but stopped when he thought of what he wanted to say.

"Did you know Jazmine was pregnant during that time she left Woodcrest?" He investigated.

"I Don't know what you're talking about,"Amelia argued back.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about, did you erase the messages Jazmine sent me about the pregnancy?"Huey questioned.

"I, I, I, never did such a thing," Amelia said nervously.

"Stop fucking lying!" He yelled, causing her to flinch.

"Just admit it, you knew Jazmine was pregnant with my child and you didn't bother to tell me?" Huey demanded.

Amelia's eyes began to water.

"That bitch was lying!" She yelled. "I just delete those messages because I was doing you a favor! That baby wasn't yours, it was Caesar's! " Amelia shouted.

"I was trying to protect you!"Amelia claimed.

"Unbelievable," Huey said, shaking his head.

"So you were trying to protect me when Jazmine called pleading for help while her husband was beating on her? Yeah, I know about that too!" Huey revealed.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Amelia said carelessly.

"Everything that comes out your mouth is a lie, I can't believe I married a conniving bitch like you," Huey said bitterly.

Amelia gasped" Take that back! You don't really mean it. You really love me!" she screamed.

"I don't, I love Jazmine and I always did and it will continue to be that way!" Huey stated.

Right away it was Amelia's turn to laugh.

"Ahahahaha! you just don't know, " she stated, flipping her weave. "That bitch is dead before long, or maybe she's already dead"

"What are you talking about?" Huey demanded.

"Oh, nothing really, but an inner soul wouldn't get it," Amelia said, smiling widely.

The look on Amelia's face revealed it all, she was up to something, and it was no good. Straight off he went in his suit pocket to grab his phone but then he realized he had left it in his car.

"Fuck," he cursed, closing his eyes.

"Aw, what's the matter baby," Amelia said, walking closer to him.

"Are you concerned about your baby mama? or should I say dead baby mama?" She asked, batting her eyelashes.

"Get off of me Jones!" Huey shouted, forcing her off him.

Amelia went to hit him and shout, she hated it when he called her that, but he ignored her and walked out the room. He hastened downstairs so he could get to his car.

He had to make sure Jazmine was safe.

Using his business cell phone, he dials Jazmine's number, but it goes straight to voicemail. He didn't know Isabella's number by heart, but he will call her as soon as he gets to the car. As he went outside, dozens of police cars pulled up.


Jazmine screamed as she felt her body being dragged and thrown.

Lamilton threw her on the ground and pinned her down. She sought to hit him, but he slammed her down and placed a cloth filled with bleach on her nose and mouth.

"Inhale and die bitch!"Lamiton screamed, glaring at her with his stinging eyes.

Jazmine's body was shaking and she was kicking her feet. She was experiencing a horrible pain in her throat.

She didn't know what was worse, the feeling of suffocation, or the burning sensation coming through her nose from the bleach.

Lamilton laughed at her and tears flew down Jazmine's face as she thought of the child she once again let down. Right when her eyes were rolling back, and she felt as if she was going to fall into darkness,

BANG!

Blood splattered all over her, due to the shock of the bullet. Right when Lamilton's large body was about to fall on her, she felt a pair of arms dragging her up.

It was Isabella.

"Jazmine!" She shouted, embracing her as Jazmine breathed heavily.

"I told you, Mary will always protect you," Isabella cried.

Before Jazmine could say a word she felt a sting in her chest and then she began to vomit on the floor.

"Bella, quickly, shelter her to some fresh air" Richard called out, holding the gun that he used to shoot Lamilton.

Isabella grabbed Jazmine and pulled her towards the terrace. Jazmine was still vomiting, good thing the paramedics had rushed inside to aid Jazmine.

And the police had finally arrived as well.


Amelia ran after Huey, who ran outside.

"Oh no, you don't!" She yelled, running outside, but to her expectation, the police enforcement was scattered in front of her house. As the police made their path towards the house, Amelia attempted to make a run for it, but Huey grabbed her.

"Where do you suppose you're going?"Huey stated viciously.

"Huey, let me go!" She yelled, hitting him

"Okay, " he said, pushing her towards the police who instantly took her into custody.

"What the hell is going on?"Amelia panicked.

"Amelia Freeman, you're under arrest" the female officer said, stating Amelia her rights.

I can almost taste it

"What? I didn't do anything, Huey! Are you going to let them do this to me!" Amelia yelled, tears flowing down her eyes. "I'm your wife!"

This shit makes no sense to me

"You did this to yourself" Huey said, glaring at her coldly. "And if Jazmine's hurt"

"Don't worry Huey, the police made it there in time,"

"Jazmine is alive" the police stated." She's under medical attention"

Huey felt his heart break, he immediately was concerned for the baby.

What is it all mean

I can almost taste it

I can almost tame it

Amelia's eyes widened and she mouthed "how?"

This shit makes no sense to me

"In case you were wondering Mrs. Freeman, I forgot to mention that I was a uncover cop on my resume," Beth said, walking up to her.

I can almost taste it

"Me too" the female maid stated, walking towards Amelia, handing Malcolm back to Huey.

The both of them brought up their badges.

"We have your whole conversation with Lamilton Taeshawn wired, including the details of the arranged murder you had set out for Jazmine Dubois." the maid stated.

"Don't worry. you're not alone" Beth stated, as the police brought in Amber.

Amelia gasped as she saw the police grabbed Amber and put her in handcuffs.

"Amelia, I'm sorry!" she exclaimed.

" It's over Amelia, you hurt Jazmine for the final time!"Huey shouted angrily.

Yeah, can't stop now

(I can almost taste it)

Amelia let out a bitter laugh "Ahahaha! You will never stop hurting her. No matter how hard you try, you will perpetually do the same thing," She said.

Think back, I didn't force you to fall for me, you did that on your own. "Amelia stated.

"Jazmine will never give you the satisfaction that I have conveyed," she shouted.

"You think this is over and it's not over, this is barely the beginning! I will be back!" Amelia shouted as the police forced her out.

"Amelia, wait!" Huey shouted.

The police who held her in custody stopped and turned Amelia around.

Amelia looked at Huey with a slight hope in her eyes.

This may be the last time I get,

(I want to be famous)

"Congratulations, you're finally famous," Huey said.

Amelia's eyes open wide as if she was roused from sleep.

You dream of trading places

She saw that everyone in the party was looking at her with shock. Denise, who had sobered up, was staring at her with shame.

I have been changing faces

"You finally got the attention you always wanted," Huey said. "And that's all you'll have"

"It's not over!"Amelia repeated, as the tears ran down.

You can not fill these shoes

There is too much to lose

"Goodbye Jones," Huey said, waving to her."May you rot in prison!" Huey shouted.

I wake up behind these trenches

"Get them out of here!"Huey demanded.

The police nodded their heads and escorted Amelia and Amber out.

You run around defenseless

Everyone was shaking their heads and whispering. As she went outside, she was attacked by flashing lights and cameras.

There is too much to lose

You can not fill these shoes

"Amelia Freeman, how are you feeling at this moment?"

"Did you actually hire someone to murder Jazmine DuBois?"

"What is your motive?"

"Is it true that Jazmine is pregnant with Huey Freeman's child? Is that your motive?"

"Would you call this a crime of passion? "

I just wanna be famous

"Do you still love Huey Freeman?"

"Do you consider yourself a bad mother?

"Amelia Freeman! Please answer our questions!"

The reporters were pursuing her as she made it to the police car, Huey was right, she was famous.

but Be careful what you wish you for

"This isn't over, I'm not guilty. This is a misunderstanding, you will discover the truth soon!" Amelia shouted as they shoved her into the police car.

As a cold wind blowing this world ain't gonna know what hit it

He did it, he made it, he's finally famous


"Are you alright?"Richard, rubbing Isabella's shoulders.

I see you looking at me

Like I got something that's for you

She let out a small sigh.

"No, it's just Jazmine scared me," Isabella said." I nearly lost her."

"I know, but you didn't lose her," Richard reminded.

"Richard, I know you were going to ask me to" Isabella stated.

And the way that you stare

Don't you dare

'Cause I'm not about to

" Yeah, I was, but I understand if you-" Richard stated.

"I just think we should remain friends," Isabella said, looking away.

Cause there are some things I won't do

And I'm not afraid to tell you

" What?" Richard exclaimed, looking at her with disbelief.

I don't ever want to leave you confused

" Bella, I love you!"

"I can't deny my feelings for you are strong, but I just can't live with-" Isabella admitted.

" Is this about Jazmine? I'm willing to wait until matters are more settled," Richars negotiated.

The more you try

The less I buy it

" Yes, I don't desire to get married because I want to look after Jazmine," Isabella admitted.

" I can't leave her side, she needs me," Isabella said.

"Okay, I'm okay with that. We can take things slowly,"Richard suggested.

And I don't have to think it through

"No!" Isabella shouted. "I can't, I can't, I can't do this to Pablo," She shouted.

You know if I'm into you

"Pablo will always be my friend, but I bet he would want you to be happy, "Richard stated.

I don't need a man to make it happen

I get off being free

" Who said I wasn't happy? I don't need a man to make me happy!" Isabella protested.

I don't need a man to make me feel good

I get off doing my thing

"Couldn't I be part of that happiness?" Richard exclaimed, holding her hands.

"Please, give me a chance, I want to be with you" he pleaded.

Don't need a ring around my finger

To make me feel complete

Isabella's eyes watered and she shook her head.

" No, no, just go home Richie! Go find you a young, beautiful woman," Isabella said, pushing him aside.

"Is this what this is truly about? You think I would be better off with someone younger?"Richard asked.

So let me break it down

"Ay Dios Mio! I'm saying find love elsewhere! Young, old, I don't care, but not here!" Isabella shouted.

I can get off when you ain't around

Richard was about to protest, but Huey walked in.

Oh!

He was sweating and for the first time, he looked terrified.

" Huey!" Isabella exclaimed, running up to him.

They exchanged hugs then he looked at her with worried eyes.

"Is the baby-" Huey stated, afraid to finish his sentence.

"Don't worry the baby is fine. The paramedics said if it was bleach combined with ammonia, then, it would have harmed the baby, but all she needed was lots of water and refreshing air," Isabella stated.

Huey let out a deep sigh of relief.

" However, the paramedics said they want you to contact her doctor," Isabella said.

"They didn't get a chance to do a full examination of the fetus, so they want you to schedule an appointment to double check,"Isabella informed.

Huey nodded his head in agreement,

"I'll do that as soon as I check on Jazmine," Huey said, proceeding to Jazmine's room, but Isabella stopped him.

"Wait, she's not getting along so well," Isabella stated.

" I went into her room to check if she was okay, but she was hiding in the closet. She wouldn't speak and she wouldn't come out," Isabella explained.

"I think you should give her time, she's a bit shaken up" Isabella suggested.

"I'm going to attempt to talk to her," Huey stated.

Isabella sigh and nodded. " Okay, I guess trying wouldn't hurt"

"Trying wouldn't hurt,"Richard remarked.

Isabella gave him a facial expression that told him "don't be a smartass"

Richard smiled and walked towards the two. He looked at Huey and offered a handshake.

"Hi I'm Richard Fitzgerald, a friend of Isabella's. I heard great things about you,"Richard introduced.

"Actually, he's a friend of my late husband's,"Isabella corrected.

"Huey Freeman," Huey said, accepting his handshake.

"I heard what you did for Jazmine, you saved her life, I can't thank you enough," Huey stated with gratitude.

"No problem, but thank Isabella it was all her,"Richard stated.

"Thank you Isabella, for everything" Huey stated, giving her a kiss on the face.

Isabella blushed not in a romantic way, she felt her cheeks warm up because he made her feel exceptional, like a son makes a mother feel.

"I'll do anything for you and Jazmine," Isabella stated.

"So Amelia's arrested?" Isabella said.

"Yeah, I still can't believe she would pull a stunt like this, but then again, she was like this all along, I was just too blind to see it,"Huey admitted.

"It's entirely my fault, Huey" Isabella admitted.

"I knew about the hit before it took place. While you were in Italy, I overheard Amelia and her mother discussing it," Isabella explained.

"I didn't say anything because I didn't want to worry you or Jazmine. I reckoned I could handle this on my own, but it got out of hand," Isabella admitted.

" If only I would have told you this could have been prevented, Jazmine almost died because of me" Isabella sobbed.

Huey was shocked that Isabella knew and didn't tell.

"I'm disappointed that you didn't tell me. You're right this could have been prevented and Jazmine could have been killed, but it's not entirely your fault. You were only trying to help," Huey stated.

"Don't ever be afraid to tell me anything. I'm not upset with you, I'm just glad it all worked out in the end."Huey assured her.

" I just hope Jazmine surpasses this. I can't go on letting her stress while she's pregnant," Huey informed.

"I just don't know what to do? I want to protect her but everytime I try something like this happens" Huey expressed, rubbing his face in a stressful way.

Isabella lowered eyes in sadness, but then thought of something. She ran to fetch her purse and handed Huey the card Dr. Conner gave her.

" Huey I think it's time we get Jazmine some help, professional help," she put forward.

Huey looked down at the card that read:

Business- Psychotherapy Center

Ph.D. Name: Psychologist, Ebony Brown.

Contact #900-118-000

"Jazmine's doctor referred her. She stated that she has already informed Dr. Brown about Jazmine and she agrees that we shouldn't place her in a home," Isabella explained.

Huey took a deep breath in. Isabella was right, they had to get Jazmine that help she needed.

Particularly after this incident, Jazmine will definitely be mentally unstable. He needed to do this not just for the sake of Jazmine, but for their child.

"I'll give her a call on Monday, " he submitted.

"You're doing the right thing Huey", Isabella said, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah, I suppose", He said unhappily.


Huey had decided not to talk with Jazmine right away, so he spared her some time. As Jazmine was getting cleaned up, Huey went back home to check things with Malcolm.

When he came back home, the mansion was empty. Everyone had left and Huey's security had escorted all of the paparazzi out his property.

Now the situation was peace and quiet.

Huey stayed with Malcolm for a solid hour, Denise came by and offered to watch over Malcolm. He hesitated to leave her to watch Malcolm, but after she apologized and assured him that she wanted nothing to do with Amelia, he gave in.

Afterward, he changed his clothes and exited back out to check on Jazmine. When he arrived there, Richard and Isabella were sleeping on the couch.

Thanks to them, the house was clean and the window was boarded up, but Huey still wanted to install stronger bullet resistant windows.

Then again, after this situation he didn't even want Jazmine to stay here, he wanted to bring her to his home since he has the best security system there.

But he doesn't think Jazmine would want that.


When Huey got to Jazmine's door, he knocked twice softly, then, he let himself in, but he scrambled to get inside because there was something blocking the door.

To his surprise, Jazmine had moved her whole vanity to the doorway. Huey struggled to get in, but he managed to get inside, pushing the vanity aside.

"Jazmine, it's me" Huey stated in a whisper.

But she was nowhere to be seen, then he looked over to where the closet was located.She must be inside, he thought as he walked towards the closet.

"Jazmine, can we talk, please" Huey knocks on the closet doorway.

When she didn't answer, he panicked and tried to open the door, but it was locked.

He proceeded over to her vanity and took a bobby pin from her drawer, then he picked the lock and unlocked it.

When he opened the door. He felt horrible when he spotted Jazmine on the corner with her arms wrapped around her knees with her face downwards.

"Jazmine"

Pray God you can cope

He called to her again, but she kept her face down.

I'll stand outside

He reached her again, and attempted to lift her up.

This woman's work

The moment Huey touched her, she felt an intense wave of fear. She screamed and raced out of the closet.

Now starts the craft of the Father

She was maneuvering for the door, but then the room began to spin around in circles.

Huey stood in front of her, his mouth was moving, but abruptly, she couldn't hear him. By the way, his mouth was moving and he was hollering her name.

Only she couldn't hear him. All she could hear was her own heart thumping like a super bass. As the sound of her heart grew louder and heavy, she started to feel like she couldn't breathe.

In fact, she couldn't breathe, her breast was sore. She felt her teeth chattering as if she was cold. She felt this huge pit in her abdomen that made her feel extremely nauseous.

She felt like she had to throw up, but it wouldn't come out.

I know you've got a little life in you yet

Huey's eyes widened and he began to panic as he realized Jazmine was having a panic attack.

I know you've got a lot of strength left

She appeared like she was ready to pass out, she was breathing loudly. Her forehead was soaked and her body was shivering.

"Jazmine, snap out of it" Huey yelled, taking hold of her hands.

I know you've got a little life in you yet

Then he realized that yelling wasn't helping the situation, so he told her.

" Jazmine, listen to me," he said calmly.

I know you've got a lot of strength left

" Everything is going to be okay, " he stated, but Jazmine was shaking her head.

" No, no," she said breathlessly.

"I know it feels like you're in danger, but it's all in your head", Huey said slowly.

I should be crying but I just can't let it show

" No one is going to hurt you. Lamilton is dead, Amelia's in jail, and I'm here and the baby is safe," Huey informed.

Jazmine tried to burst from his grasp, but he held her face.

I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking

" Look at me," Huey demanded. " The baby is safe, you're safe"

A tear dropped from Jazmine's eyes " the baby is okay?" She asked through deep breaths.

All the things we should've said that I never said

" Yes, our baby is going to be okay, you're going to be okay, but you have to do this breathing exercise for me alright?" He said smoothly.

All the things we should've done but we never did

" Can you breathe in and out as I count to ten? Can you do that for me, please? For the baby?" Huey asked calmly. He knew the questions were working because it was distracting her.

She slowly nodded reluctantly.

Huey began counting and as he counted, she breathed in and out smoothly. Once he got to five he said,

" Okay Jazmine five more, you're doing great," Huey said to encourage her then he counted.

All the things we should've given but I didn't

By the time he got to ten Jazmine had finally calmed down, but then she started to whimper softly.

Oh, darling, make it go, make it go away

"Why weren't you there?" she wept. " You weren't there when I needed you, when we needed you!"she proclaimed. She brawls in her hands. Huey held her to his chest and wrapped his arms around her tightly.

" I'm so sorry, but I'm here now and I'm not going to leave again," Huey said softly.

Jazmine wanted to yell and call him a liar, but the warmth of his body made her feel so safe. She found herself holding on to him tightly and gripping his shirt.

" Don't go, " she whispered as she wept on his chest, wetting his shirt.

Give me these moments

"Stay," she demanded, clutching his back.

Give them back to me

The way she was touching all over his back and pleading must have hit a place because soon enough he had his lips on hers.

Give me your little kiss

Jazmine knew she shouldn't be kissing him because she still was angry with him, but she felt so vulnerable, she needed him.

Give me your...

Their lips collided with each other hungrily.

Huey ran his hands through her hair to increase the temptation of the kiss.

I know you have a little life in you yet

Shortly enough, Huey's hands wandered slowly all over her body.

Give me your hand, babe

She felt her body tingling with lust.

She didn't know where the spirit came from, it must be her hormones because she found herself fumbling with his shirt.

I know you have a little life in you yet

Oh oh oh

Huey removed his shirt and plucked her up and straddled her legs while he suckled on her lips.

I know you have a little life in you yet

Oh oh oh

He placed her gently on the bed and climbed on top of her, careful not to put too much pressure on her stomach.

know you have a lot of strength left

He trailed steamy kisses along her jawline, throat, and cervix.

My love child

He lowered to place sweet kisses on her belly, his way of telling the baby he loves him or her too.

I know you have a little life in you yet

She let out a soft moan and stroked his neck, pulling him nearer.

Whatever you need me

"Huey" she breathed, gripping on his shoulder blades roughly.

I know you have a lot of strength left

In response, he leaned in and kissed her softly.

Give me your hand

"I love you, " she whispered breathlessly against his lip.

I know you have a little life in you yet

He smiled, "I never thought I would hear you say that again," he said, kissing her deeply.

Give me your hand

She tugged on his pants, signaling him to get rid of them.

I know you have a lot of strength left

Once he had them removed, he flipped her over so she was on top of him.

I should be crying but I just can't let it show, baby

I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin'

They continued to kiss, but this time, Huey had his hand under her gown, traveling his hand to feel on her backside, giving it a tight squeeze.

Of all the things we should've said that we never said

With his hands still caressing her ass, controlling her hips as he moved against her.

All the things we should've done that we never did

The friction between them became so intense creating a burning sensation.

All the things that you wanted from me

She let out a slurred moan the moment she felt the hardness of his member, and when he felt that she was wet, it urged him to pull down her panties.

All the things that you needed from me

All the things I should've given but I didn't

Oh, darling, make it go away, just make it go away

The moment he pulled down her panties, She instantly had flashbacks of the men taking turns on her and she freaked out.

All the things I should've given but I didn't

Oh, darling, make it go away, just make it go away

"Stop! Stop! Stop! " She shouted out, banging on his chest.

just make it go away

"Jazmine, what's wrong!" Huey exclaimed, attempting to calm her down, but she was pulling her own hair and screaming.

"Get off of me!" she shouted though she was the one on him.

Huey got up and threw on his pants as Jazmine ran towards the toilet where she began to vomit.


"Que Pasa!"Isabella shouted, bursting into the room to see Huey standing shirtless.

"What the hell is going on here?" She inquired, placing her hands on her hips.

Huey rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. "We, I" he stuttered.

Jazmine came back with a towel around her naked body. She gasped when she noticed Isabella was in the room.

"Oh," Isabella said as a thought came to her mind.

"No, Jazmine and I were just-"Huey tried to excuse himself.

"I don't need to know," Isabella said, shaking her head.

"Goodnight, you two," Isabella said quickly before leaving the room.

Huey turned to Jazmine who looked confused.

"Jazmine, I'm sorry. I took things too far,"

It was wrong of me, I don't know what got over me" Huey explained, walking towards her.

"Don't touch me!" Jazmine snapped, slapping him on his face.

Huey didn't say a word, he just turned to leave. "I'm going to just let you calm down"

"Wait!" Jazmine exclaimed in a trembling voice.

Huey turned and sigh "Yes"

"Don't go, " she pronounced, her lips trembling as if she was about to cry.

" I just want to take a shower and I want to lay down, but nothing else, okay?" Jazmine said, hoping he wouldn't refuse.

Of course, he wouldn't refuse.

"Of course, do you need me to bring you anything?"Huey asked calmly.

Jazmine smiled as she thought of what she wanted, but then, she frowned.

"What, what's the matter?"Huey said in a panic voice, something he couldn't control since Jazmine's pregnancy.

"Could you watch me shower?"Jazmine asked, feeling her cheeks flame up.

Huey raised his brow was she serious?

"I need you to watch over me while I shower. Like can you sit in the bathroom? I don't feel safe right now" Jazmine admitted.

It was Huey's turn to blush, she still felt safe with him.

"Don't get too excited, you have to look away!"Jazmine demanded.


Once she was finished showering, she cast on a two piece pajamas set and demanded Huey to carry her to bed. As they finally lay beside each other, Jazmine snuggle on him. He could tell that she was still shaken up. He wrapped his around her protectively and gazed at the ceiling.

Jazmine closed her eyes, but then she opened them once more. "Huey?"

"Yeah, " he said gently. "Are you sure no one's going to come after us?" She inquired.

"I'm positive no one will hurt you or the baby," Huey assured her.

"Are you sure? Because you said that before," Jazmine said.

Huey let out a frustrating sigh, she was right.

You gotta go and get angry at all of my honesty

"Jazmine, what else am I supposed to say?" he asked.

You know I try but I don't do too well with apologies

"It's not about what you say, it's about what you do, or should I say, don't do," Jazmine remarked, moving away, turning her back towards him.

I hope I don't run out of time, can someone call a referee?

She laid a pillow between them.

" Jazmine"

Cause I just need one more shot at forgiveness

"Don't Huey!"Jazmine said in a warning tone.

"We're not together!" Jazmine shouted.

I know you know that I made those mistakes maybe once or twice

That Really hurt, Huey thought they were bonding, they kissed twice.

By once or twice I mean maybe a couple of hundred times

The room grew silent, all was heard was each other's heartbeats, they both wanted to say something, but it wouldn't come out.

So let me, oh let me redeem, oh redeem myself tonight

Finally, Huey said.

" The time Amelia confronted you, the day you left," Huey mentioned.

Cause I just need one more shot at second chances

" She deleted the text messages You sent me about the pregnancy" He revealed. Jazmine didn't respond, she just looked toward the windowpane.

"It was Amelia the whole time, she was preventing me from discovering the truth. About the pregnancy, the abuse, and she's the reason you left, "Huey stated.

"I can't believe I used to call you the naive one when it was in fact, me,"Huey expressed.

No response whatsoever.

"Jazmine.."

"Amelia may have done the things she has done to interfere with our relationship, but it was you that drew me away," Jazmine said in a hurt tone.

Is it too late now to say sorry?

"You were the one that didn't bother to answer my calls, you were the one that stopped caring, and you were the one that made me feel like I was nothing," Jazmine admitted, feeling her eyes burn with tears.

Cause I'm missing more than just your body

"If you would have loved me the way you were supposed to, then I wouldn't have left. It wasn't just about you sleeping with Amelia. It was the fact you stopped being my friend. It was because you fell for her, you wanted to be with her, " Jazmine declared.

Is it too late now to say sorry?

" You used to look at her like she was shimmering gold. You can't lie to me and say it was all lust because that doesn't explain the reason you chose to marry her. You were in love with her," Jazmine said in a squalling voice, wiping her tired crying eyes.

Yeah I know that I let you down

Huey was speechless, he didn't know how to defend himself. He did feel at one point that he was falling in love with Amelia, but it didn't last long. The whole time he was with Amelia, he was thinking of Jazmine. The only reason he married her is in spite of the fact that Jazmine had gotten married.

It was his way of getting back at Jazmine, he wanted revenge though he possessed nothing. That was like his closure, that was how he got through the pain.

But it just made him bitter towards Jazmine because, on the inside, he knew getting back at Jazmine was pointless. In his mind, she was happy with another man, and he didn't want to admit that.

In a way he used Amelia, but nobody forced her to stick around, in fact before he proposed, she kept begging him to marry her.

Is it too late to say that I'm sorry now?

"Before you begin to say anything, don't say it, I don't want to hear it," Jazmine said stubbornly.

I'm sorry, yeah

Sorry, yeah

"I'm sorry," Huey said in a hurt tone.

Jazmine laughed at his reaction.

Sorry

" So sorry is the word of the day?" Jazmine remarked.

Yeah I know that I let you down

Is it too late to say sorry now?

" You're pathetic, Huey Freeman, " Jazmine said coldly.

I'll take every single piece of the blame if you want me to

The moment Jazmine DuBois calls someone pathetic it means it's true, and it's the worst feeling ever, he felt miserable.

But you know that there is no innocent one in this game for two

"And I'm pathetic for loving you," she added, holding on to her pillow tightly as she wept in silence.

I'll go, I'll go and then you go, you go out and spill the truth

Huey turned his back and stared into the darkness.

Can we both say the words and forget this?

For the remainder of the night, they kept still, soon Jazmine went to sleep, but Huey couldn't sleep.

Is it too late now to say sorry?

Cause I'm missing more than just your body

It killed him to hear her say those words, but she was right, apologies won't fix this.

Is it too late now to say sorry?

He had to find a better way to prove her wrong, but it was going to be a challenge.

Yeah I know that I let you down

Is it too late to say that I'm sorry now?


The next morning Huey took Jazmine to the infirmary to receive a full examination. They saw that the baby was okay, but Dr. Conner suggested that Jazmine stay away from cleaning products.

She likewise had a concern for Jazmine's high blood sugar and she warned that if Jazmine doesn't change the way she eats, she's endangered of catching diabetes while pregnant. Jazmine expected Huey to tell her he told her so, but instead he told her that he was going to help her keep a healthy diet.

Then, unexpectedly Jazmine mentioned how she felt the need to have sex, but then when it gets down to it, she's frightening. Dr. Conner told her that it was normal for her to bear a high sex drive, but because she is a rape victim, sex isn't a good idea. She also reminded her by the third trimester, she won't actually have a desire to have sex.

Finally, after the examination was over. Dr. Conner asked to have a word with Huey.

Jazmine waited In the lobby while Huey went into Conner's office.

"Doctor, what appears to be the problem," Huey asked, he knew something wasn't good by the way Dr. Conner was looking.

Dr. Conner offered to take a seat , but he declined. She sat down and cleared her throat.

" First, I would like to ask, did Isabella give you the business card to the psychologist I referred you to?" Dr. Conner asked.

"Yeah, I got it, I will be contacting her on Monday" Huey informed.

"I need you to contact her immediately," Dr. Conner warned.

"Why? What's going on?" Huey exclaimed.

"Do not panic, but federal child protective services contacted me on behalf of Jazmine's condition.

They informed me that they received anonymous calls stating that Jazmine keeps showing up at her appointments with more bruises on her body," Dr. Conner explained.

"Because I could lose my license, I had no option but to show them Jazmine's medical records. They know about the rape, the suicide attempts, and her mental illness," Dr. Conner stated as calmly as she could.

"So what are you implying?" Huey questioned angrily.

"As you know, Amelia's attempt murder scandal is all over the news so of course, they know about that incident. They are accusing you of neglecting the obligation to provide Jazmine's safety,"

"They feel like Jazmine's isn't improving and according to her records, she had been rushed to emergency more than three times in the past two months." Dr. Conner explained.

" Now, she's endangered of catching diabetes, which adds more to the list," Dr. Conner explained.

"Could you quit being around the bush and tell me what the hell is going on!" Huey demanded, he didn't mean to shout, but he was growing angry.

Dr. Conner stood up and looked at him earnestly,

"There's a new law that if a pregnant woman is a victim of drug or domestic abuse, she doesn't receive professional assistance. Child protective services are permitted to confiscate the child the day it's born."Dr. Conner explained.

Huey felt his stomach crawl as Dr. Conner continued.

" In Jazmine's case, since she's four months old, they are about to consider taking action. In other words, they are threatening to send Jazmine away and once she gives birth, they are going to take the baby." She stated in a cautious quality.

Huey sat down and rubbed his face in frustration.

"I hate to mention this, but if this takes place. They will investigate the living status of your son as well." Dr. Conner addressed.

Huey lifted his head up" How can I fix this?" he asked desperately.

" You can begin by calling Dr. Brown and arranging an appointment with her. Make sure Jazmine and your son are under the same roof as you in and in a safe home environment," Conner informed him.

Huey nodded his head in understanding.

" They won't be visiting until next month on the 14th, so that gives you adequate time to get things on track," Dr. Conner explained.

Huey sighed heavily, he still had a chance to mend things.

"Alright, I'm proceeding to go make some phone calls" Huey stated, standing up.

" Fantastic, now hopefully, I won't be seeing you until next trimester. Until then, have a nice day and by the way, I wouldn't tell Jazmine about this; it will only stress her more," Dr. Conner stated.

"Yeah, I agree," Huey stated. " Once again, thank you Dr. Conner," Huey stated.

" Anytime," she said courteously.

When Huey returned to the lobby Jazmine walked towards him urgently.

"Is everything alright?" She asked with concern in her eyes.

" Yes, everything's fine," Huey said, hiding the worry on his face.

"I'm going to get you home, then I have to make a few calls," he said.

"Are you sure you're okay? What did Dr. Conner say?" Jazmine asked.

"She just wanted to remind me to put you on a rigid diet," Huey stated.

Jazmine lowered her eyes in disappointment, it's not that she didn't require to be healthier. It was that Manuel used to impel her to eat nothing but salads and water during her pregnancy.

"Don't worry Jazmine, I won't make you eat salads all day like he did," Huey said as if he read her mind.

"Okay,"Jazmine said gently.

"Can we go home now?" Jazmine, tugging on his sleeve.

It felt good to hear her use the word "We" in a sentence. It made him feel hope that they still had a chance.

"Sure, but Jazmine," Huey said, swallowing up his nervousness.

"Yes," Jazmine asked.

"How do you feel about going to receive some professional help?" he asked, worried that she would become offended.

Jazmine's eyes widened.

"I'm not suggesting you go to a home because I wouldn't want that," Huey mentioned.

Jazmine felt immensely relieved.

"Then what are you suggesting?"Jazmine asked, arching her brow at him.

Huey licked his lips, he was uneasy.

"A psychologist, someone that you can share your thoughts with and someone who can help you cope with everything. It wouldn't require any institution, you can visit her office or she could offer home visits, "Huey explained.

"She?"Jazmine said.

"Yeah, her name is Ebony Brown. Dr. Conner referred her to you and she already knows your story so you don't have to talk about what happened," Huey explained.

"Are you ok with this?" Huey asked, holding her hands. "Are you willing to receive the help"

Jazmine stared down at his hands that were touching hers, then she looked into his eyes, which had so much honesty in them.

"Yes, I am willing to get the help I need, especially for the sake of the baby," Jazmine said, giving in.

Huey let a deep sigh of relief and whispered "Thank God"

"Thank you, Jazmine," He said to her. Jazmine smirked at him and planted a soft kiss on his cheek which caused his face to turn red like a hot pepper.

Huey backed away, shocked at Jazmine's action.

She must be in a good mood, he supposed.

"Huey, can we go now?"Jazmine pleaded.

Huey had lost concentration, he was too busy responding to the kiss she handed him.

"Huey!" Jazmine yelled.

Huey laughed as he snapped out of his thoughts.

Jazmine placed her hands on her hips.

" What's so funny?" she asked, it was rare for Huey to laugh.

"Huh? Oh," he said, clearing his throat in embarrassment.

"Nothing", he stated in a serious tone

" Let's go home, " he pronounced, taking her hand.


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