"Tha fuck you mean I can't fly home today?"
Von just stood in the middle of his hotel room, his eyes glaring at both Christian and Durk. Muwop and Booka sat quietly on the couch, feeling nothing but tension in the air.
"The airlines just called to let me know that they were having some delays. We are trying to work on getting you a private jet instead, hopefully for tomorrow morning-"
Von just sucked his teeth loudly, cutting Christian off. He had been packing his stuff all morning, anticipating on flying back home to Atlanta just to see Normani today. That's all he really cared about. It just seemed like the universe had other plans.
"Look Von I'm sorry. This is the best that I could do. In the mean time, I ordered you a new phone since you broke yours this morning, so it should be coming within the next few hours or so."
Christian added in just as Von rolled his eyes.
"I need ta smoke."
Was all he said. He just reached into his pocket, pulling out a lighter before pushing past Christian and Durk. They all watched him as he headed towards the high rise balcony, sliding the glass door open before stepping out into the cool air. He just slammed the door shut before taking a seat on one of the chairs.
He pulled a joint out from behind his ear, tucking it in between his lips.
"Fuck..."
He muttered angrily, rolling his eyes in full circle. He was just way too stressed out and pissed off to even smoke right now. He took the joint from his mouth and just set it down on the table next to him. He leaned forward in his seat, covering his face with his hands while letting out a deep sigh.
He lowkey regretted ever breaking his phone in the first place, because now he definitely had no way of contacting Normani.
How in the fuck did I even get here..
He thought quietly to himself.
He just closed his eye, keeping his face buried in his hands as he tried to think of something to distract himself from being so angry. He was worried that Normani would be completely done with him for good this time, even though he didn't cheat on her.
The distance between them was obviously making it so hard for him. All he wanted to do was just talk to her, hear her voice and explain how this was just all one big mistake-
"Aye Von..."
Durk's voice could be heard from behind him. Von just didn't move at all, instead keeping his face in his hands as his head hung low.
"Um... I got somebody onna phone that wants to talk to you-"
"Durk I'm not in tha fuckin mood right now..."
Von grumbled lowly. Durk just sighed a bit.
"Hey Mani... Von says he not in the fuckin mood to talk right now. Maybe I can just have him call you back-"
"Hold up.."
Von quickly said just as he looked up. His heart nearly dropped as he got up from the chair making his way towards Durk. Durk just had a look of amusement on his face as he handed the phone to Von.
"Mani?"
Von said while placing the phone to his ears. Durk just shook his head before giving Von his privacy.
"Hey baby."
He heard Normani say on the other end of the line. Von could just feel his heart turn warm at the sound of her sweet voice. She didn't sound upset with him at all like he expected her to be.
"Shit baby, I am so so genuinely sorry about everything that's been going on. Ion even know where to start."
He began.
"All that shit they was postin about me cheatin on social media is fake as hell. Mani, I swea on my life I would neva do you like that. You'on understand how much you mean to me lil folks. You about to be my wife, you about to give birth to my kids. I would rather die then ever break yo heart like that."
Von could feel his heart racing as he just let it all out.
"I ain't know Jayda was gon be here. Her ass just been fuckin wit me fa the last few days. They was tellin me that her crazy ass spiked my drink last night which is why she was able to pick up my phone whenever you called me. I ain't even know none of that shit happened until I woke up this morning-"
"I know Von... Herb told me everything."
Normani admitted. Von could just feel his face screw up at the sound of Herb's name.
"Herb? Whatchu mean he told you everything?"
He questioned.
"Well, I was pretty upset at you after last night..."
She began. Von just let out a deep sigh as he took a seat back onto the chair again.
"I was so angry Von. I'm not gonna lie I thought you really did cheat on me, especially after hearing Jayda answer your phone. That shit had me fucked up."
She admitted.
"Damn... Mani I swea that shit was neva suppose to happen."
He muttered.
"I know... It just pissed me off so bad I started to pack up all of my shit-"
"Pack yo shit? And go where? Mani stop playin wit me fo real."
He said while frowning.
"I'm so serious Von. I wasn't happy at all. But then Herb stopped by the house to apologize. He explained and took full accountability for everything."
Von just licked his lips a bit, letting her words sink in. He wasn't sure how to feel about Herb anymore. He did appreciate him telling the truth about what happened, and apologizing to Normani. But Von just still didn't trust Herb all the way.
"Is he still there witchu?"
He questioned.
"No. I did make him help me put all my clothes back into the closet before he left because my pregnant ass was not about to do all that."
She chuckled. Von just couldn't help but grin a little. He enjoyed hearing the sound of her voice laughing.
"Shit... well.. I appreciate him doing that I guess. It's the least he could do actually."
He muttered before rolling his eyes.
"Honestly though, Herb is clearly going through a lot. He just couldn't accept the fact that he is going through a divorce with Ari, basically losing the love of his life. He admitted to being jealous of everyone.. especially you Von-"
"Jealous of me? I ain't did shit to his ass."
Von said.
"Dayvonnn I know. I'm just saying what he told me. He said it was hard for him to watch how happy everyone seemed to be while he is currently going through a difficult time. He truly blames nobody but himself for his actions... which I think is a step in the right direction for him."
She said. Von just rolled his eyes, still feeling a way about Herb.
"Yeah well... Ion know if I could eva look at him the same again. Nigga almost took me down with him on king David."
He mumbled. Normani just chuckled.
"Well.. he did want me to tell you that he is sorry for everything. I know you guys got into a fight the other night..."
"Yeah... I beat his ass fasho. But aye look, Ion wanna keep talkin about Herb right now. I just miss you Mani. I was scared as fuck that you was gon leave me."
He admitted.
"Well I was. I had my bags all ready to go."
She just teased. Von playfully sucked his teeth.
"Look I woulda neva let that shit happen. I already lost yo ass once, I refuse to go through sum shit like that again."
He pointed.
"Oh really? What would you have done if you came home and I was gone?"
She jokingly asked.
"Gone? You do know I'm crazy right? It would've took me nothin just to find yo lil pregnant ass and drag you right back to the house so we could fix this. You ain't leavin me on BD."
Von snickered. He just laughed as Normani gasped through the phone.
"Boy I would've made sure you could never find me. I can be crazy too Dayvon."
"Yeahh aiight. Try me and see what happens. You must of forgot about what I did to all yo lil boyfriends in the beginning."
He slickly stated.
"Von pleaseeee. Let's not talk about that."
She said.
He just smirked. Even though they were making jokes about it, Von knew deep down that he was being so serious. He was crazy about Normani to ever let her leave him like that. There was just no way in hell that he would let her go so easily.
"Well... I canceled the last two shows of my tour. I been tryna catch a flight back home but apparently everything is delayed."
He sighed a bit.
"You cancelled your shows?"
She repeated. He just nodded his head.
"Hell yeah. Ion play about you for real. I was ready ta drop everything to fix whatever problems you and I might've had."
He admitted.
"You and our kids come first in my life. Everything else can come right after that. If you and I got an issue, Ima do everything in my power ta fix it."
Normani just didn't say anything as she let his words sink in. She felt so warm inside with the way he was talking to her. Mani thought it was so interesting how she was so ready to just up and leave him while Von was ready to drop everything just to get to her.
"You really mean that?"
She sniffled out.
"Unt unt... is you cryin on me lil folks?"
Von just frowned. He could hear her sniffling through the phone as he sat up.
"Baby don't cry. Ion like hearing you cry like that. Shit be breakin my heart, especially since I can't just hold you and wipe yo tears."
"Ugh I'm sorry. I promise I'm not sad, I just constantly feel really loved by you. And I hate how I'm always so quick to assume the worse whenever something goes wrong between us."
She admitted.
"Like... you were willing to cancel your whole tour for me while I was over here packing up my shit, ready to just leave."
"Listen... Do you remember when we first met and I was always the one runnin and ghosting you?"
He spoke softly.
"Yeah..."
She mumbled.
"You used to always get on my ass about that shit. I actually learned from you that it's better to face yo problems with somebody worth fighting for; and personally, you are worth it ta me which is why I stopped running."
He went on.
"And I just know after we broke up 3 years ago, I definitely messed up yo heart big time. Ion think you ever really mean to just run whenever you and I go through shit. I just think you be trying to protect yo heart from that pain. Correct me if Im wrong Mani..."
Normani just paused, thinking about what he was saying. She was shocked at him for even realizing such a thing.
"You know... I don't think I've ever expressed that to you before."
She spoke softly.
"You ain't have to beautiful. I know you like the back of my hand, all I gotta do is just pay attention that's all."
He went on.
"I told you Mani, my number one goal in this life is ta make this work between me and you. I knew when I broke your heart the first time, it wasn't gonna be easy getting you back the second time around. But my heart belongs ta you. And even if that means I gotta chase yo lil ass all the way to the ends of this earth then Ima do it."
He sincerely spoke.
He could feel the love that he had for her just oozing inside of him as he said those words; and Von truly meant what he said.
"You really mean that?"
She pouted. Von just chuckled lightly.
"Yes baby... Of course I mean it. Wit all my heart."
He said softly.
"I love you Von. When are you coming back for real? Because I can't take this distance anymore."
Normani said. He just smiled.
"I love you too beautiful. And Ion know. Christian is tryna see if I can get on a private jet in the morning. So if everything works out I should be home tomorrow."
He reassured her.
"Okay. Tomorrow is your birthday too I see."
She pointed.
"Yeahh.. it is. So you make sure yo water ain't break yet until I get there. Keep them kids inside you fa as long as you can."
He teased. Normani just couldn't help but laugh.
"The doctor said I have until the end of this week before they might have to induce me. So hurry up and bring your ass home."
"I'm tryin ma. I promise you I am."
He chuckled.
They spent the next hour just talking with each other. Von could just feel nothing but a huge wave of relief wash over him. He truly felt happy that him and Mani were able to communicate and talk everything out.
The only thing on his mind now was to not miss the birth of True and Dayvon Jr....
*Later that night*
Normani found herself standing in the shower, finishing up her nightly routine. She rinsed all the soap off of her body underneath the steaming hot water before shutting it off.
She reached over, grabbing a freshly clean towel and wrapping it around her body. She held onto the shower railing as she slowly stepped out, trying her best to just keep her balance. The last thing she wanted to do was bust her ass with twins in her stomach.
She just chuckled lightly at the thought of that before exiting the bathroom.
"Mani! You out of the shower yet?!"
Ari's voice could be heard yelling from downstairs. Both Ari and India decided to stay with Mani for the night since she was just so close to her due date. With Von still being stuck in Toronto until he was able to find a flight back out, they just thought it would be best to stay with her until then.
"Yeahh.. I'm about to put some pajamas on!"
Mani just hollered back.
"Okay! Dinner is ready whenever you come down!"
Ari continued to yell. Normani just chuckled while shaking her head. She strolled her way into the closet, grabbing her favorite pink matching pajama set. She then made her way out the closet, tossing the clothes onto the bed before grabbing her favorite lotions.
She began to moisture herself, sitting at the edge of the bed while lifting her leg up. With her huge stomach being in the way, she couldn't quite bend down anymore like she used to. She just let out an airy sigh, rubbing the lotion on her legs before moving up to her stomach.
She couldn't help but notice how low her stomach had suddenly gotten. In fact... it was unusually low. She just frowned, standing up off the bed before making her way towards the huge body mirror. It just leaned up against the wall as she stood in front of it, opening her towel. She examined her stomach, noticing that it in fact was definitely much lower then it was this morning.
"Huh...."
She muttered to herself.
"Is this normal?"
She kept on talking. She just shrugged, continuing to moisturize her body before walking back over to the bed. She completely removed her towel while grabbing her pajamas and putting them on.
A slight cramping sensation just formed right in her groin area as she winced her face a bit.
"Damn..."
She mumbled.
"I swear after this... I am not having any more kids."
She pointed.
With her clothes now on, she just picked up her towel before tossing it into the hamper. She continued to feel that same light cramping sensation as she just chose to ignore it. The pain was tolerable, and she really didn't think much of it.
Normani just exited her room, making her way down the hallway before heading down the stairs.
"I swear to God these kids are just weighing me down right now.."
She said just as she entered the kitchen. Mani could just smell the jerk chicken and rice that Ari had made.
"Awww. Is True and Dayvon giving you trouble?"
India said while giggling. Normani just playfully rolled her eyes.
"Hell yeah they are."
She muttered.
"Well, each of the babies gotta probably weigh at least 8 or 9 pounds. And since you are carrying two kids, in total you are carrying like 18 pounds in your stomach boo."
Ari pointed. Normani just made her way over to the fridge, grabbing a water bottle.
"18 pounds?! I am not even trying to think about that right now..."
She just laughed. Ari and India joined in on the laughter as Normani just shook her head. She could suddenly feel the same cramping sensation come through once again, this time it being much more painful than the last one.
"Oh shit-"
She groaned, leaning up against the counter while putting her head down. Both India and Ari just paused, watching her with concern.
"Uhh... you okay Mani?"
Ari pointed. Normani just didn't say a word as she waited for the pain to just disappear.
"Girl... is you having contractions?"
Ari went on. She just made her way right over to Normani, just examining her a bit. Ari couldn't help but notice that she had clear liquid dripping down her leg, followed by something that looked exactly like blood.
"Normani, girl you are bleeding!"
Ari just gasped.
"Huh?!"
Normani said before opening her eyes. India wasted no time making her way over to them as Mani looked down at the ground. There was blood dripping all down her legs and right onto the floor.
"Holy fuck.."
She said in a shocked tone. Her heart nearly almost dropped as she attempted to stand up straight. She could feel both India and Ari gently grabbing onto her arms, helping to keep her balance.
"Ummm, is that normal?"
Normani began to question.
"I don't know.. are you in pain?"
India said. Normani couldn't even answer her as she felt yet another cramping sensation coming right from her uterus. This one nearly took her breath away as she winced in pain.
"Aww hell naw... we gotta go."
Ari began.
"Yeah sis, I think yo water just broke."
India pointed. Normani could feel the tears stinging in her eyes as she started to mentally freak out.
"No... this literally can't be happening right now-"
She just groaned. Ari and India wasted no time guiding her towards the couch before setting her down.
"Let me go and get you some shoes."
India said before quickly rushing off to find her something to wear. Normani just leaned back against the pillows, feeling nothing but extreme amounts of pain.
"Ugh... I can't fuckin breath right now.."
She complained.
"Oh Mani... please whatever you do just don't push these babies out just yet."
Ari begged her while panicking. Normani just closed her eyes, trying her best to get through the painful sensation.
"Tell India.. to get my phone... from my room."
Mani just groaned.
"India! Get Mani's phone from her room upstairs!!!"
Ari shouted.
"Okayyyy!!!"
India shouted back. They could just hear India's footsteps running up and down the house as she herself was panicking too.
"Ari... I just don't know how y'all are gonna get me to the car. I don't think I can stand up and walk right now."
Normani admitted while frowning her face. Ari just looked at her, not really sure on what do to.
"Fuck.."
She muttered.
"Well we are gonna have to try. It's either that or we just call the damn ambulance."
Ari pointed. India quickly came rushing down the steps with a pair of Ugg Tasman slippers and Normani's iPhone.
"Here."
She said while handing Normani her phone.
"Mani said she can't walk. We might have to call 911. There's just no way we can get her in the car."
Ari said as her voice was filled with stress.
"Ok, just call the ambulance. That's probably our best bet."
India stated. Ari wasted no time whipping out her phone before dialing 911.
"Hello, operator? Yes my cousin she's pregnant and her water just broke... there's blood everywhere and we can't get her up to bring her to the hospital-"
Normani just groaned in pain, trying her best to just take in deep slow breaths as the cramps kept pulsating inside of her.
"20 minutes?! Are you fucking serious? We do not have enough time to be waiting on no damn ambulance!"
Ari shouted. She just sighed frustratedly before hanging up the phone.
"W-what did they say?"
Normani weakly spoke up. Ari just sucked her teeth.
"They saying it would take them at least 20 minutes to come get you. Can you believe that shit?!"
She snapped.
"Well what about Herb? Can't we just call him?"
India suddenly suggested. Ari just made a face.
"Ohh fuck no. We don't need his ass. I rather wait on 911 and have the professionals just deal with this."
Ari snapped lightly.
"Girl, Herb literally lives right down the road. It'll take the ambulance forever to get here and I don't think Normani has much time!"
India snapped back.
"Fuckkkkkk can somebody just get these fuckin kids out of meeeee!!!!"
Normani suddenly yelled in pain.
Both India and Ari just looked at each other with panic. Ari quickly pulled out her phone again, dialing Herbs number. She wasn't sure if he would even pick up her call or not. The phone just rang a few times as she impatiently tapped her foot against the floor.
"Fuck Herb just pick up the damn phone..."
She muttered.
"Hello? Ari?"
Herbs voice could suddenly be heard.
"Herb! Oh gosh, please! You gotta come help us. Normani's water just broke and she can't get up. We tried to call for an ambulance but they gon take way too long to get here. We really just need you to come help get her up so we can bring her to the hospital-"
"Oh shit.. aiight I'm comin. I'll be there in like 5 minutes!"
Herb quickly spoke.
A huge wave of relief came over the girls as Ari hung up the phone.
"Ok look Mani, Herb is on his way. He's gonna come help get you up off this couch so we can take you to the hospital ok?"
Ari explained. Normani just had tears in her eyes as she slowly nodded her head.
"Ok... but.. Von.. I need somebody to call Von and tell him-"
"Don't worry boo I gotchu."
India said. Normani just continued to wince in pain as Ari rubbed on her back softly. India just had her phone pressed against her ear as she waited for Von to pick up her call.
The phone only rang once as he quickly picked it up.
"India? Whatchu callin me fa? Is you lookin fa Durk or sum cus his ass is right here.."
Von spoke with confusion through the phone.
"No Von just listen to me! Normani's water just broke!!!"
India said quickly.
"HUH?!"
Von just yelled out loudly.
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