~Jay~
I looked down into the toilet and sighed.
Red spots again.
I flushed the toilet and shakily stand to my feet.
I washed my mouth out with water followed by some mouthwash.
I rested my hands on the sink and took a couple deep breaths.
My phone vibrated beside me and I glanced at the screen to see Niecy was calling.
"Hey baby, what's up?" I said, forcing a cheery tone in my voice.
"You okay?" She asked immediately.
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
"You just sound a little off babe. Are you sure you're okay? You still feeling nauseous?"
"A little, but I'm taking the medicine for it. I'm okay sweetie." I reassured her. "When do you think you'll be home?"
"Maybe another hour or so. Danielle should be back in a bit and I'll head home soon after."
"Okay good. I miss my baby." I said, pouting.
"I miss you too daddy." Niecy replied, making me smirk. "I'll be there soon baby."
"Okay. Be safe, love you wifey."
"I love you moooore wifey." She made a bunch of kissing noises into the phone before saying bye and hanging up.
I smiled and walk into the bedroom and sit on the bed.
My stomach started growling and I groaned in annoyance, knowing that I couldn't eat anything.
Anything I'd managed to eat has just come back up minutes later.
The nausea had lessened but I still barely had an appetite and my stomach was cramping a lot.
I knew it's not my period because I'd already had it a week ago.
I just don't know what the hell is wrong with me....
~August~
"Okay so you admit it then?" I said, squinting my eyes at her.
She rolled her eyes in response.
"Answer the question."
"No August, ain't nobody jealous of your skinny ass."
"Mhmm. Yeah you are. Angel, your mama mad cause you like daddy better." I said, to Angel.
"Boy, stop feeding my baby those lies." Bethany laughed.
"Ain't nobody lyin."
"Annyyway, what did you have to tell me?"
"Oh yeah..." I said, suddenly remembering the phone call earlier and all the others things I needed to tell her. "It's so much."
"We don't have to talk right now, if you want." She said.
"Nah now is fine." I sighed, laying back on the bed and locking my fingers behind my head. "Might wanna get comfortable."
She laid on her side and sat Angel between us.
"I'm ready."
"Okay so first...." I started off with what happened the previous year in New Orleans when my 'dad' told me that he wasn't my real father. "I did some digging. Tony isn't listed as my father on my birth certificate. My real father's name was August Anthony Alsina, Sr. Turns out I'm a junior." I chuckled sadly. "Couple months ago, I went back to ask Tony about it and he confessed. Said my dad was a bad dude, but that was his best friend. They used to run the streets together back in the day, but tried to stop after my moms got pregnant with me.
"My dad was too deep in the game to get out though. He was gunned down on the streets when my moms was eight months pregnant. So he never got to meet me. Tony took over all the responsibilities of being my father and mama just let him."
"Damn August." Bethany said, grabbing my hand.
"Yeah. I don't know how to feel."
"It's okay to be confused, or sad even. You didn't know him but that was still your father."
I shook my head with a sigh.
"Man, and that ain't even the messed up part. Mama is still alive."
Bethany squinted her eyes, then they nearly bust out of her head.
"What! How? When? What the-"
I nodded as she sat up straight and crossed her legs.
"Yep."
"Hold up." She picked Angel up and sat her in her playpen on the floor before sitting crossed-legged beside me on the bed. "Okay, explain to me what the hell is going on?"
I explained about my mama calling me earlier and telling me to come back to NOLA.
"Sooo she never had cancer?" Bethany questioned.
"I have no damn idea."
"Wow. This is crazy."
"You telling me? All the people in my life are a damn lie, except my baby girls and you." I shook my head again. "It's fucked up. I was already gonna try and get back home within the next couple weeks or so, but all this shit got me wanting to leave asap."
She sent a hesitant look my way.
"How soon is asap?"
"Next couple days?" I glanced at her, waiting for her reaction.
"Hm." She raised an eyebrow. "Okay."
"Okay? That's cool with you?"
"August you're a grown ass man, why are you asking me?" She laughed.
I sucked my teeth.
"Cause ion want yo fine ass mad at me for going without you and Ang."
"Like I said August, as long as you come back I'll be fine."
An idea hit me.
"Well why don't y'all just come with me?" I said.
I immediately noticed how uncomfortable she is.
"Um, I don't know about that..."
"Why? C'mon B, it'll be like a lil mini family vacation." I poked my bottom lip out and fluttered my eyelashes. "Pleaaasssee B."
"August I don't know. I haven't been home in over a year. I don't really have much to go back to..."
"What you mean? You into it wit ya parents or something? When did they happen? "
"Long story short, my sister's biological father is my dad's brother, my mom hates me cause my daddy finally divorced her ass." She fanned her hand in the air, completely unbothered. "I don't need that negative energy in my life anymore."
"Daaamn. Yo mama was getting down like that?" I put my fist to my mouth to cover my shocked expression.
She nodded, then rolled her eyes at me.
"Don't act like you're not amused."
"It is kinda funny cause your mama finally got what she deserved, no offense cause that's still ya mama. But damn...I'm pretty much in the same boat as ya sista."
"I don't feel sorry for them in the slightest." Bethany said "They treated me like shit and now karma got that ass so I'm not worried about it."
Well damn.
"Damn ma." I smirked. "They done turned my baby cold-hearted."
"Shut up. You are so goofy." She rolled her eyes but couldn't stop her smile.
"You love my goofy ass too." I stuck my tongue out and do a little jig. "But honestly, I want you and Ang to come with me. Please B. We don't even have to see your parents or sister. Come with me to see my mama."
"Of course August. Thank you for wanting to share this with me."
"No thanks needed. When will you be able to leave though? I'm sure you have some things you need to handle before we can leave."
She nodded and stood, stretching.
"Guess I'll leave ya to it then. Night baybeh."
"Goodnight August."
I stood and moved to squat down in front on Angel, kissing her forehead.
"Night Ang."
She glanced up at him and smiled before going back to her toys.
I pecked Bethany's head as well as I passed her and she giggled.
I made my way downstairs to my own room and got prepared for bed.
I tossed and turned for a while, before groaning and sitting up.
I threw the covers back and placed my feet on the carpeted floor, grabbing my phone before going out into the living room.
I turned the tv on and flipped through a couple channels before settling on a BET movie.
After a while, I turned when I saw movement beside me.
Bethany crossed her legs on the couch then sat on them.
"Couldn't sleep either?" She asked.
I shook my head in response.
"I figured. You have a lot on your plate."
"Yeah." I sighed. "Too damn much. I'm sorry I put all that on you like that."
She flicked her wrist as if deflecting my apology.
"It's fine. I'm glad I could be here for you."
We shared a smile.
I tooe a deep breath.
She's still so damn beautiful, even more beautiful than before.
"You know I love you B..."
"I love you too August." She replied, a confused smile on her face.
I stared at her for another minute before continuing.
"Does...he treats you good right? You're happy with him?" I asked.
The smile disappeared and her eyebrows knit together.
"Yes, I'm very happy. Why do you ask?"
I shrugged.
Cause I know I can make you even happier.
"I dunno, I just feel like...maybe there's someone better out there for you."
She looked at me like I done lost my damn mind.
"Like who?" She scoffed. "You?"
I shrugged again and slowly shook my head, holding my hands up.
I mean....yeah.
"I ain't say nun about me. All I said was I think you can do better than ole dude."
"August you have no right to tell me that." She stated sternly.
"I know I know...I'm sorry. I know it sounds rude, but I care about you B. That's why I'm being honest with you. He's not good enough for you. He doesn't deserve you."
She stood up, irritation on her face.
"And why the hell do you think you can say some shit like that? You think you're better than he is? We haven't even been dating for a full two months and he already treats me ten times better than you have in all the years I've known you."
Ouch.
Kinda hurt my feelings a little.
"B, that's the past. The was the old me. I'm much better now. Don't you see that? Baby, I've changed. I'm here for you and Ang now."
"Yeah, now you're here. You should have already been here for us. You never should have left in the first place! " She spit, then lowered her voice. "I'm not doing this with you. We were good, I don't understand why you had to fuck shit up. Goodnight August."
She stood and started to walk away.
"Wait." I hurried to grab her arm before she could get too far away.
"What!" She yelled at me.
I stared at her.
"Say something. What the hell do you want? Why are you doing this?" She mumbled, her eyes watering.
My heart skipped a beat at the sad look on her face.
Damn, I've done it again.
She tried to pull away but I tugged her in my direction.
She tried again with the same result.
"August, let me go." She cried. "Just let me go-"
After she pulled again, I pulled her all the way to me and pressed my lips to hers.
Anywho...
• What is going on with Jay?
•August and Bethany's going back to NOLA together?
•Oh lord, August done messed up and kissed Bethany.
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~•Dana•~