Babe I am about to head out for work shouldn't you be getting up yourself.
Shit!
Zac jumped up and looked at the clock
Zac: This all your fault
Fatima: How is it my fault?
Zac: Because you had me up all night, now I'm exhausted
Fatima: Didn't no one tell you to go three rounds like your were the energizer bunny. You can't keep up with Roxy, she on a whole other level
Zac: I see, you look good how are my babies doing?
Fatima: Thank you we are doing great couldn't sleep all that much I think the three rounds had the baby up bouncing and moving all night.
Zac: See we on the same page if I can't get no sleep neither can you
Fatima: Whatever I will call you later
Zac: Alright love you
Fatima: Love you too
Giving Zac a kiss
I seen Eboni had texted me to see if I wanted to do lunch today, I texted her back and said sure.
I headed into the office I thought I was doing good getting out the house early but this Atlanta traffic is beyond horrible.
I turned on my favorite podcast KIPS( Keep It Positive Sweetie) When I say every episode Crystal be all in my business parked right in my driveway. She be dropping gems, she's such a genuine person how can you not love her.
I hit up Bryce to let him know I was running late and I would be there shortly. Fatima really be putting it on my ass she be having me knocked out every time. I be thinking I be putting in all the work but naw she got me beat and I don't know if it's because she's pregnant but it just felt even better.
Got me hard thinking about
Pointing at my dick calm down nigga she ain't even here, I know you can't resist her me either.
I showered and dressed then headed to work.
When I got to the office I had 2 meetings back to back. We were finally getting things started with the Hotel property we purchased.
Bryce: Hey man long night?
Zac: Yeah, had a long day. Thanks for holding down the fort
Bryce: Of course I got here early since Angela was in one of her moods I didn't have time to be going back and forth with her.
Zac: Trouble in paradise
Bryce: Just small petty stuff she complaining about every damn thing
Zac: I know you Bryce are you still out there having your sex adventures
Bryce: Not really because she been tripping. I been staying home rubbing feet and stuff
Zac: Well take her on a nice little get away or something she probably need some alone time
Bryce: Yeah maybe that will work if not then I don't know what I am going to do
Zac: I got faith in you man
Bryce: At least someone does
Zac: I am going to head out on my lunch so I can go check on my mom she's still in the hospital
Bryce: Is she getting any better?
Zac: No she's been in a coma and doesn't seem like she's going to make it
Bryce: I'm sorry man I really am I know this is hard for you. Let me know if you need anything
Zac: Thanks man I appreciate it
I went through a couple emails and made some calls before I headed out.
I made it to the hospital and walked back to my moms room hopefully Jeremiah wasn't there I didn't have time to go back and forth with him.
When I got to her room it was empty I started looking around maybe she woke up so they moved her to another room.
I went to the nurses station
Hello my mother was in room 124 and it's empty now
Nurse: And what is your relation to the patient?
Zac: She's my mother
Nurse: Just one moment let me call the doctor
Zac: Is everything okay
Nurse: The doctor will give you all the information
My heart started beating fast something just didn't feel right
The doctor came around the corner
Doctor: Hello Mr. Taylor. I'm sorry but your brother said he was going to call you. Your mother passed away late last night.
What, no one called me
Enraged and angry all he could do was cry
Doctor: I am so sorry your brother said he was point of contact and that he would let you know.
Zac: Where is the body, can I see her?
Doctor: He signed the documents last night to have her cremated
Zac: Are you serious this can't be happening right now.
Doctor: I am sorry for your loss Mr.Taylor
I felt like I was about to have a panic attack, I couldn't catch my breath
Nurse: Sir are you okay here have a seat and I will get you a glass of water
The nurse brought me back some water, it took me a minute to calm down
I called Fatima
Fatima: Hey babe what's up
Zac didn't say anything
Fatima: Hey can you hear me
Zac started crying
She's gone, she's not here anymore
Fatima: Your mom is gone?
Zac: Yes she died late last night.
Fatima: Why didn't they call you?
Zac: Jeremiah told them he would call me but never did. I didn't even get to say goodbye he cremated her
Fatima: What the hell
Zac: I'm going to kill him when I find him I am going to kill him
Fatima: I know doesn't help but try to calm down babe
Zac: Fuck that he crossed the line, I'll call you later
Fatima: Zac , Zac
Fatima heard the dial tone
Fatima: Did he just hang up on me, let me go find him before he do something stupid
Fatima: Hey Andi I have to go Zac's mom passed and I need to go be with him right now and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid
Andi: Okay no problem let me know if you need anything. Be careful and tell Zac I am sorry for his loss
Fatima: I will tell him thank you
I tried to call Zac but his phone kept going to voicemail. Lucky I had his location
Lord please just keep him calm I can't afford to lose him. I know that if Zac got ahold of Jeremiah he was going to fuck him up.
Zac may have not have a great relationship with his mom but Jeremiah didn't have the right to cremate their mother without him being aware.
I just hope Zac get through this without knocking him steps backwards.
The Projects
I seen Jeremiah's beat up truck sitting in the parking lot so I knew he was up there. All I seen was red.
His stupid ass had the door wide open just filthy and funky his ass was laying the bed with some woman that was under the covers.
Zac picked up a belt and hit Jeremiah so hard he woke up out of his sleep screaming Momma
Naw nigga it's a ghost wake your ass up
Jeremiah: Nigga get the fuck outta here
Zac slapped him again with the belt this time it went across his face
You think I'm fucking playing with you. Yo fucking grimy ass didn't tell me our mother passed and then you got her cremated without me even saying goodbye
Jeremiah: What the hell do you care
Zac grabbed Jeremiah out the bed by his legs causing him to hit his head on the floor. Zac kept giving him punch after punch all the built up anger he had he was taking it all out on Jeremiah.
Woman: What the hell is going on , Zac
Zac taking his focus off of Jeremiah and turned when he heard a familiar voice. He looked over and it was Connie
Zac: So now you two are fucking, ya'll dusty crackheads are made for each other
While Zac's attention was on Connie Jeremiah gave Zac a cheap shot to the face.
That made Zac even madder
Zac had his hands around Jeremiah's neck
Connie: Let him go you're going to kill him
Fatima made it just in time before Zac killed Jeremiah
Fatima: Babe, babe snap out of it you're going to kill him.
Zac finally snapped out of it when Fatima laid her hand on Zac's shoulder
Jeremiah cried like a baby
Jeremiah: I'm sorry
Zac: Fuck you, you're dead to me
Fatima: Come on lets go
Connie just sat there looking stupid
When they got out in the hallway Zac let it all out he couldn't hold it in anymore he broke down in tears
Fatima took Zac into her arms and held him tight. She stayed there until Zac was ready to move.
We finally made it back home
Zac: I'm sorry all I seen was red, I wasn't thinking about the consequences and how it would affect you and our baby
Fatima: No need to say sorry I would have done the same thing. I'm just glad I got there in time
He wrapped his arms around Fatima holding her belly, you two are all I need
Zac: I'm about to go take a shower
Fatima: Okay do you want me to make you something to eat?
Zac: No I can't really eat anything right now
Fatima: Okay if you change your mind let me know
I know Zac has made his peace with his mom but I can tell this was really hurting him. I wish I could take all his pain away. I know in due time he will get through this and come out even stronger.
The doorbell rung I looked at the camera and seen it was Tony
Fatima: Hey Tony
Tony: Hey Fatima, how is he doing?
Fatima: He's handling it well but he's hurting too
Tony: That's really fucked up what Jeremiah did I'm glad Zac beat his ass
Fatima: Tell me about it he stooped to low this time
Tony: That's what he always does
Fatima: He should be getting out of the shower I'll tell him you're here. Help yourself to a beer if you like
Fatima: Hey babe Tony is here
Zac: Okay I'll be down in a minute
Tony: Hey man I am so sorry about your mom
Zac: Thanks man
Tony: How are you really holding up
Zac: I'm good I made my peace it hurts a little but glad she's no longer hurting herself
Tony: Yeah she can finally rest, I seen Jeremiah
Zac: Fuck Jeremiah that nigga is dead to me especially after what he did
Tony: Yeah that was foul
Zac: I just want peace in my life I have a family to take care of I don't want to keep going back and forth over petty shit. But I also won't continue to let people who are not adding value to my life.
Tony: I feel you man, I am here for you if you need anything and I mean anything.
Zac: Thank you man I appreciate it
Tony: Of course, I am going t get out of here just wanted to check on you and make sure you're good.
I went upstairs Fatima was already in the bed sleep, now that she is pregnant she falls asleep quick. I cuddled up next to her and just held her.
Thank you Lord for keeping me yet another day continue to direct my path and cover me and my family. Please watch over my mother and tell her I always loved her .