The Morning After (T.O.N.S Sequel)

Chapter 2.

(Baby Angel in the pic!)

~Bethany~

She squealed as soon as I walked in.

She was standing up in her crib with her arms reaching for me.

"Hey mama's baby!"

She grinned, showing her gums.

I reached over the top of the crib and picked her up then crinkled my nose.

Yuck, no wonder she was crying.

"Somebody made a stinky. Did you make a stinky? Huh Angel?"

"Mmmlala." She giggled.

I laughed and laid her down on the changing station.

She sucked on her fingers as I disposed of the reeking diaper.

"Mommy's hungry. Are you hungry?" I planted little kisses all over her face.

I propped her on my hip and headed downstairs.

Just as I hit the last step, the front door opened.

"Beth- Oh hey." He smiled and walked towards me. "There's daddy's lil girl! I missed you."

He tickled her and kissed her forehead as she laughed.

"Leave my baby alone." I laughed. "She doesn't want your ugly ass.

Ang reached for him and he smirked.

Traitor.

He grabbed her and spun her around as she voiced her happiness loudly.

I smiled and crossed my arms.

He's so great with her.

I'm happy he's with me again.

I walked into the kitchen and started making a quick lunch.

I felt lips on the back of my neck and giggled.

"Move before I hit you."

"You wouldn't hit me. You love me." I turned and he fake pouted. "Right?"

"Sure." I tried to turn back around but he placed his hands on the counter on either side of my hips.

"You know you love me. I thought we was best friends but you playin." He rolled his eyes and walked away. "That's cool!"

I laughed.

Drama queen.

I peeked in the living room and saw him playing with Angel.

I was beyond blessed: a beautiful daughter, well-paying job, amazing frien-

I was taken from my thoughts when my phone rung.

My bitch bad lookin' like a bag of money

That bitch bad lookin' like a bag of money

I go and get it and I let her count it for me...

(Bag of Money-Rick Ross f/ T-Pain)

I recognized the ringtone and answered.

"Hel-"

"Biiiiiitch!"

I pull the phone from my ear.

"Niecy, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't bust my eardrums. Thank you."

She laughed, "Girl you crazy. But anyway, you know my girl Dana right? Don't say no cause you did that Essence shoot with her a couple of months ago. Anywho, that new club that opened up on 34th street? Club Vibe? Girl! She can get us in tonight at 11!" She squealed again.

I sighed.

I should have known this was gonna be about a damn club.

"Ni-Ni, you know clubs aren't my thing. Plus Ang's birthday is coming up and-"

"Blah blah! B you always got excuses. It's just one night. C'mon it's Friiiiday!" I could practically see her pouting. "Pweaaase Bethany? Do it for lil ole me."

"I don't know..." I pretended to think knowing damn well I was about to give in.

"Pleaaaase! I'll do whatever you want." She pleaded.

"Really?"I smirked.

"Yes really! Unless it's some lesbian shit. Ion wanna spring that on ya." She said seriously.

"Shut up." I laughed. "I'll go but only if you watch Angel so me and my best friend can go to the movies next Saturday."

"Ugh him? Really Bethany?" I could hear the disgust in her voice. "Somethin off about that nigga."

Not this again.

Niecy has had a problem with him ever since we moved to the A.

"Really Ni? He's a nice guy and he's really great with Ang-"

"B. The nigga is creepy AS HELL! Point, blank, period."

I sighed as he walked in with Angel.

"Hey Ni. I gotta go. See you tonight. Bye." I rushed out and hung up quickly.

"That was Niecy?" He asked bouncing Angel in his arms.

"Yeah. She said hey." I lied, taking her from him. "Do you watch her for me tonight? I'm going to a club with Niecy."

He immediately pressed the back of his hand to my forehead.

"Are you okay? I swear you just said you were going to a club." His eyes widened."Who are you?"

I slapped his hand away.

"Hush. Just watch her for me?"

"Of course I'll watch her for you." He smirked. "But what do I get out of it?"

"Not shit." I laughed and sprinted up the stairs before he could pop me.

"You got jokes!" He yelled to me.

"Who said I was joking!" I replied and walked into my room.

Angel looked up at me and blew spit bubbles.

I smiled and kissed her chubby cheek.

She looked so much like him, it was scary.

I shook my head of those thoughts.

That was the past, he was the past.

I sighed and did what I had done for the past year: push my sadness away and put on a smile.

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~•Dana•~