Raising Kamiyah

Chapter 3

The next morning

ERIC COME DOWN STAIRS PLEASE. Mom yelled I got so scared I never seen my mother so upset before, other times when I used to get in trouble she would be understanding. But I get it I'm a young father with a lot of responsibilities

Mom, dad I know you're upset with me I am too, but I'm ready to step up, and be there for my daughter. I said sitting down

Eric we love and appreciate how you want to be in that baby's life, but Eric come on how do you know you're really ready for fatherhood. You're not financially stable, you don't have a job, and you graduate high school next week, and what about college. Mom said

Look son we see that you want to be a father that's great, but you also have to think about your future, and especially Kamiyah's future. What happens if you can't get a job we can't be here to take care of you forever. Dad said

Look I understand you're upset, but this is hard on me too. How do you think i feel not being able to bond with her, or being there for her first birthday. I missed out on her being born, now's my chance to watch Kamiyah grow, and be there for her through every milestone. And about college I can always go back to school, but now I'm going to be in Kamiyah's life. I said smiling soon I heard a knock at the door

Zina come in. I said closing the door, Zina had a lady with her

Hi I'm Shanice Washington Zina's mother. She said shaking my hand

I'm Eric, and these are my parents Kathie and Richard Wright. I said

Look Ms. Washington we want to inform you that our son is An amazing young man, he has Straight A's, he's funny, sweet, and wants to be in Kamiyah's life. They're not perfect, but they created a perfect babygirl. Mom said looking at Kamiyah

I see that Eric wants to be in Kamiyah's life, and I'm happy he does, but my daughter wanted to be a Doctor, and now she has to put nursing school on hold, just to raise Kamiyah I don't think it's fair. Shanice said

My son wants to be a engineer, but he's willing to put it on hold as well to raise Kamiyah. I truly believe that they can come together to co-parent, and we will do all we can to raise our granddaughter. Kathie said

I'm really happy you're her daddy Eric she's truly blessed. Zina said kissing my cheek and leaving

Eric we're truly proud of the young man you've become. Mom and dad said hugging me soon my brother and sister came through the door

What's Up yall. They said hugging us

Eric has some news to share with you. Mom said smiling

Congratulations you're Uncle Kenneth, and Auntie Patricia. I said smiling

What this midget talking about?. They said laughing

I'm a proud father of a one year old babygirl Kamiyah Denise Wright. I said hugging them

Are you serious we have a Niece. They said jumping up and down