Sol-ace
noun
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
Twenty-three year old Korianna is just trying to find herself after a humiliating breakup. Instead of chasing behind her old man she decides to chase a new life with a sudden move...
"Look Sin I apol-"I'm not trynna hear that shit wassup" he wanted her to get straight to the point.
The tension in the room was thick Melissa could be heard cooing over something from the living room. Sinn figured it was the bouquet of flowers he purchased.
Latoya gulped and let out a shaky breathe "You have every reason to be upset with me. But I came to tell you-" The sound of a baby crying interrupted her confession and before she could get up Melissa walked in with a baby boy in her arms.
With a voice full of hesitation she finally spoke up "Sincere meet Saint...our son".
He couldn't help but scoff as he snatched his car keys rushing towards the front door
"Sincere Amar Knight!" his mother shouted after him but he wouldn't stop he couldn't. His world was complicated enough searching for Ricardo, moving weight, attempting to start a legit business while keeping Korianna happy and safe simultaneously was a full time job there was no room for an ex and maybe baby.
The lights of his empty shop flickered as he entered, the silence amplifying the chaos in his mind. Ignoring the persistent buzzing of his phone, Sincere tried to drown out the conflicting thoughts.
He couldn't bring himself to respond to Kori, the woman he loved and sought to protect from the storm that threatened to overtake him. FUCK! he screamed aloud.
A few hours later he returned to his mothers home seeing Latoya and her child still there much to his dismay.
"Sincere oh my God where'd you go? I was so worried can you please just sit down" his mother pleaded he silently sat down in fear he'd say something disrespectful.
"The most logical thing would be to get a DNA test ASAP no disrespect Latoya honey but you just popped up with a child after a year" Melissa voiced her concerns staring the girl dead in the eyes.
Latoya acknowledged the skepticism in the room "None taken mama Knight we can do the test whenever and again I'm sorry for taking off I had no idea I was already pregnant until a month later. I know ya pissed Sinn but don't take it out on Saint he's innocent and I refuse to deprive him of his father."
A snicker unintentionally left the mans mouth "How old is he? You been gone all this time why come back now?" he asked not believing a word she spoke.
"He's almost 3 months and I came back now because my living situation wasn't ideal for a newborn"
Sinn didn't utter another word as he watched the girl gather her purse and Saints car seat. Melissa nudged him a silent reminder to handle the situation with care. He reluctantly carried a sleeping Saint to Toya's car, securing the infant in the back seat
"We can do the paternity test tomorrow before I head back out of town" he suggested & Latoya agreed
"I truly am sorry Sinn" she said just above a whisper before pulling off.
Melissa was still sitting at the kitchen table when he entered "Make sure you call Kori I didn't say anything I'll leave that up to you goodnight baby" she kissed his cheek before heading upstairs for bed.
The last thing he wanted to do was pretend to be ok but he knew Korianna would stay up all night worrying if he didn't check in. When the Facetime connected he smiled small at her in bed pouting with her bonnet on.
"I'm sorry ma I woke you up?" yawning and shaking her head no she sat up in her bed and turned her lamp on. "Thank you for everything baby I love the layout and you really paid my rent for the year?" she asked in disbelief.
"You welcome and of course I didn't want you stressing about bills when I say I got you I mean it" he responded. Kori's contagious smile began to rub off on him as they stared at each other grinning from ear to ear.
"I love you Sincere" she spoke genuinely
"I love you more Suga send me some pics of the place so I can show ma in the morning I know it's late so I'll call you later ok" she nodded and promised to send some pictures before disconnecting the call.
Sinn ended the night replaying the days events it was times like this that he wished his own father was still alive as he yearned for his guidance. With a heavy heart, Sincere surrendered to the embrace of sleep, bracing himself for whatever tomorrow might bring.
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Saint Amari Knight
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