Family First (Book II) Complete

Chapter 31

Melanie Wright

Ty has been begging me for the past couple of days to see the kids. It's funny how life works out. He literally denied my kids and then had the nerve to say that they were Damien's kids. If anything they were my kids. No one took better care of them then me. Yes, I had Damien and my family but they weren't their responsibility they were mine. Anyway, I knew that the kids wanted to see their father and who am I to say no. Would it be wrong if I say no? Would it be wrong if I say yes? If I said no what would I tell my kids? The truth? Or a lie, so I wouldn't see their tears? If I say yes how would I react seeing him after all this time? Would I beat his ass? Maybe. Or would I hug him and thank him for the wonderful times we had? For loving me and giving me my three angels? I had a decision to make and I had to make it soon. I just don't want to be that mother that keeps her kids away from their father because he hurt me or did something I didn't like. I wanted to be that mother that always made her kids smile or know that I did everything in my power to raise them. I just didn't want to come off as selfish or bitter. I wanted to do what's right even if it felt wrong. No I'm not going all soft on y'all, but I am a mother who has kids to think about now. So excuse me if I seem like I'm in my feelings. I just had to make sure I made all the right decisions not only for my kids, but myself as well.

I sat on the couch in my room, with a bottle of wine sitting on the table and my glass full, just thinking about what I should do. Damien had gone out somewhere and the kids had went with him. I had so much on my plate it was ridiculous. But I knew there was only one person who could give me some advice about this. I grabbed my phone off the table in front of me. I scrolled down to Chey's contact and swiped my finger across it.

"Hey Mel. What's up?" She said.

"I need some advice."

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A Couple Days Later...

Tyrese James

I stood outside Play Palace. It was a new family place that they had opened up last week. You could eat, play games, watch movies, see live performances, and just have fun. I asked Mel to met me here so not only could I bond with my kids and catch up, but I could finally talk to Mel about what happens next. I knew I screwed up big time, but I was righting my wrongs and going to do right by my kids. After finding out the truth behind everything I nearly tried to kill Andy and his friends. Shit I was pissed at myself for even falling for the shit. I also had a talk with my mom about everything that happened. Let's just say she felt like shit too.

"Daddy!" I looked up from my watch to see my kids running in my direction. I couldn't help but smile at them. I don't know what really possessed me to deny my kids the way I did. Probably because I was jealous, mad, and drunk. But there was no real excuse. I knew they were mine from the beginning. I kneel down to their level and hug them like it was my last. It felt good having them in my arms again. I never wanted to let them go.

"I missed you so much daddy." Kei said hugging me.

"I missed all of you too." I said kissing their foreheads.

"Where did you go daddy?" Ky asked giving me those innocent puppy dog eyes.

"Daddy did something bad and had to go away for a while." I said. Which was true. I did something bad by denying my kids and I still regret that that ever came out of my mouth.

"I hope you never leave us like that again." Ky pouted.

"I'm not. I promise." I said. Mel stood there just watching us. I knew I still owed her an apology; face-to-face. I stood up and walked over to her. But before I could speak she slapped the fuck outta me. Then she punched me. I didn't say anything because I knew I deserved that and more.

But damn did she hit hard. I thought to myself hissing as I rubbed my sore cheek.

"I'm sorry Mel. I really am." I said. She smiled then patted my sore cheek. I hissed and moaned in pain.

"I know you are, but this is about our kids not us. Whatever we had was great while it lasted. You're working on you and I'm happy so let's keep it that way." She said getting straight to the point. I couldn't help but chuckle. Mel knew what she wanted out of life and she went for it. It was what I admired most about her. I wasn't even mad about her being with her best friend either. He stepped up and picked up my slack when I was out doing whatever. It's funny how shit worked out, but I knew God did things for a reason. I was in a better place knowing that.

"That's all good with me." I said.

"Good now go spend time with your kids." She said. She was staying, but today was really about the kids and I bonding. I just really appreciate her for letting me see them.

A/N:

Mel let Ty see the kids.

Would you have done that if you were Mel or in a situation like Mel?

What do you think Chey told Mel?

Mel slapped and punched Ty.

Do you think Ty was serious about him righting his wrongs?

Sadly, this story is slowly coming to an end :(. Maybe three or four chapters, then the epilogue left.

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